WELCOME TO 4th Grade CURRICULUM NIGHT

Mrs. Foster’s Class

As you come in, please read the “chalkboard” note your child left for you and then write a note back to them so they can

read it in the morning.

A Little Bit About Myself

19 years teachingM.Ed in Special EducationMarried to a biology teacher at Desert Vista High School, GerryTwo children: Max and Madison Live in Gilbert with our yellow lab, HunterEnjoy scrapbooking, reading, and being with family & friends.

First thing you need to know…

This class is great!!

Schedule• Math Block 8:00-9:30• Language Arts Block 12:30-2:30• Lunch Recess: 11:20-11:40• Lunch: 11:40-12:00

• Music: Tuesdays 10:20-11:05• Library: Wednesdays 9:30-10:15• PE: Thursdays 10:25-11:10• Art: Fridays 10:20-11:05

Classroom

Procedures

Snacks

o Please send a daily snacko @ 9:15 amo Must be healthy ie: granola

bars, fruit, cheese & crackers, etc.

o No candy, sugary snacks

Lunch

• $2.25 per lunch• $.50 for drink only• You may send in cash or

checks daily.• Please put student’s

name on checks• Stamped hand means

you are running low on money.

Birthdays

I will recognize your child’s birthday in class.

Please do not send in birthday treats. No cakes, cupcakes, etc.

Behavior

What’s my Classroom Management Plan???

Positive Environment

Focus on Lifeskills Traits

Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic

We all make mistakes. It’s how we pick ourselves up after we fall that helps define who we are .

Grades The grading system is based on written work (including

assignments, quizzes, and tests) teacher observations, informal assessments, projects, and class participation. Grades are given on a point system, and based on the following percentages:

90-100%A80-89% B70-79% C60-69% D0-59% F

I do not “give” students grades.

They “earn” them.

Curriculum

Reading-HarcourtMath-SFAW / InvestigationsHealth / Social Studies- HarcourtReading/math resources on the webKyrene Curriculum http://www.kyrene.org/curriculum/ http://www.kyrene.org/schools/Paloma/4th/fourth.htm

Projects/Assignments• Almost always give a

printed direction sheet. (Email attachment)

• Usually it includes how the project will be graded.

• Use the grading rubric/checklist to check the finished project.

• I often show/read examples in class.

At-Home Projects• Book Reports and Literature

Celebrations (begins in January)• Class work that does not get

completed at school.• Reading Log: 20 minutes per night

due on Friday mornings with parent signature.

• Daily homework (spelling, math, grammar, etc).

Arizona Weekly Studies

• We use this magazine as a way to teach fourth graders about Arizona.

• Every child should have their own copy.• If you are able to donate $7.00 for your child or if

you would like to make an extra donation for another student, I would be so appreciative.

Communications between Home and School

• Friday Folders• Agenda• The Foster News (monthly)

• E-mail messages

QUESTIONS?Please write any questions or comments

you may still have on the post-it and leave it on the desk along with your name.

THANK YOU FOR COMING!Thank you for coming!!