Helpful Insights for 4th Grade Open House and Expectations

Welcome to 4thGrade Open House Ms. Daniel, Ms. Johnson, Mrs. Walker

4thGrade Class Schedule Morning Routines 8:10-8:20 Math 8:20-9:40 EPIC 10:15-11:15 D.I. 11:15-12:00 Lunch 12:00-12:25 Recess 12:25-12:40 Special Area 11:05-11:50 Lab 1:20-1:50 Acaletics 1:50-2:30 A.R. 2:30-2:50 Dismissal 2:50

Grade Level Expectation Minimum Fourth Grade Expectations: -Master each Florida Standard at 70% or greater in all core content areas taught. -Attain a grade equivalent (GE) score of 5.0 by the end of the year on an individualized assessment in the subjects of math and ELA. -Read with accuracy and fluency equal to fourth-grade end-of-year expectations. Score at Level 3 or higher on the Florida Standards Assessment in both mathematics and ELA. school district website

Grade Level Expectation cont. Letter Grades Leon County Schools sets expectations for each area of study based on the standards established by the State of Florida. You can access the state standards at www.cpalms.org/public. Schools use all available Letter Grades and values A - 90% proficiency B - 80% proficiency C - 70% proficiency D - 60% proficiency F - Less than 60% proficiency

Parent Expectation Ask about homework Provide a quiet environment for homework Communicate with teacher about any concerns Volunteer: at home or school Check parent portal concerning grades

Home/School Communication Red binders or home/school folder Email Phone calls Class Dojo Remind

Homework Nightly practice (Mon.-Thurs.) Students should write on their homework log daily Students should be able to complete independently If child is frustrated, please have your child see the teacher. **If homework is a struggle, please let us know.**

Field Trips The 4th Grade has 4 Field Trips St. Marks-10/29 & 10/30 Mission San Luis- 10/8 Blended Lives- 2/10/20 Museum of Florida History 3/10 & 3/11 St. Augustine- TBD Chaperones must have volunteer clearance (online application) Students must have a permission slip on file. ** If a child has more than one Time Out Center infractions in the school year, then a decision will be made by the teachers and administration as to whether he/she be allowed to go on any field trips.

School Wide Events Sept. 3-11 Book Fair Sept. 6th Grandparents Day Oct. 11th- Class and Individual Pictures Oct. 25th Fall Festival Oct. 31st- Character Dress up day Nov. 8th- Movie Night Nov. 13th Math fair K-2nd Jan. 15th 1st Report Card Night

Math

Math: Critical Areas Developing understanding and fluency with multi- digit multiplication and division Developing an understanding of fraction equivalence, addition and subtraction of fractions with denominators, and multiplication of fractions by whole numbers Understanding that geometric figures can be analyzed and classified based on their properties

How to Help Your Child Daily multiplication/division practice until mastery Encourage your child to explain their thinking Written words Pictures to show thinking Oral expression Math vocabulary Challenge your child to look for and be receptive to new ways of solving problems

Resources classlink- access to curriculum materials Resources for past and present units Xtramath.org studyjams.com learnzillion.com KahnAcademy.com

Multiplication Please start reviewing facts now! students need to be fluent! One-digit by two-digit multiplication One-digit by three-digit multiplication Two-digit by two-digit multiplication

Area Model Multiplication The area model of multiplication is a conceptual method that shows how multiplication works and the importance of understanding place value In fifth grade, students are expected to use the short cut method, but in 4th grade, students are expected to use the area model to ensure that they understand how multiplication works

Multiplication 13 x 16 It helps when students label the dimensions of their area models!

Science Nature of Science Life Cycles and Growth Matter and Its Properties Earths Place in Space Rocks, Minerals, and Resources Energy and Its Uses

Social Studies Our focus for S.S. is Florida History - Indian Tribes - State Symbols - Government - Florida Exploration

Language Arts

In order to become better readers, students need Uninterrupted time to read Texts on their reading level Freedom to choose books To be able to talk and write about their reading and thinking

Assessing Readers Formal and informal assessments from Ready and Wonders curriculum Classwork iReady STAR students are assessed 3 times per year Classlink- to access A.R.

Writing

Writers Workshop Components: Whole-group mini-lesson Independent writing Sharing Students will work through the writing process with guidance from teacher and peers. Our goal is to complete 1-2 detailed pieces throughout the quarter. Mock FSA writing

Supporting Literacy at Home Heads Up Scrabble Spelling Create a crossword puzzle Create limericks Create newspaper headlines using words Create a code using numbers for each letter of the alphabet. Use all the words in an original story

Conferences Sign up tonight One by end of 1st semester or as needed. We can answer any questions at that time.

Thank You! We appreciate your support and look forward to an amazing year with your Children! Contact us at any time with questions.