th grade Welcome to 4 Curriculum Night Please

th grade Welcome to 4 Curriculum Night! Please find your student’s seat. Extra chairs are available by the back table. On your desk, you will see an orange lined paper. Please write a response or a letter of encouragement for your child and place it in his or her desk for tomorrow morning

MARIANNE ESHOM 2016 -2017

Classroom Expectations and Responsibilities Classroom behaviors *Successful Sockeye behaviors and Consequences * Sensational Sockeye Slips *Team and Party Points Student Jobs *Money and Marketplace

Curriculum Overview Math Reading Writing Science Social Studies Health Technology Art

Eureka Math – How Parents Can Help Understand that students are learning math in a way that will prepare them for the higher demands of college and careers today and in the future – focused math skills and real -world, challenging problems At the beginning of each module, read the Parent Tip Sheet to get an overview of the topics your child will be learning and how you can support this learning at home Recognize that Eureka Math lessons can be customized by teachers to meet the varying needs of students

Eureka Math – A Story of Units A comprehensive curriculum written by a team of teachers and mathematicians who took great care to present mathematics in a logical progression, preparing students to understand advanced math Developed specifically to meet CCSS Connects math to the real world in ways that take the fear out of math and build student confidence Teaches math as a “story” to build students’ mathematical knowledge logically and help them achieve deep understanding This approach can be unfamiliar to those of us who grew up memorizing mathematical facts and formulas

Reading Assessment Reading Assessments this year: All 4 th and 5 th graders will take a Common Assessment in Reading • PRE and POST Fountas and Pinnell assessments will continue to be administered as needed to inform instruction and build skills.

District Homework Guidelines

Homework Daily Homework- 30 minutes reading, 10 minutes math Eager Reader Planner- Our communication tool Friday Folders/Assignment records

Testing Smarter Balanced Assessment (ELA & Math) Technology based, online format

Field Trips We are going to: State Capitol (March) Biztown (May) * parent volunteers Science To Go programs (in house)

Schedule 9: 05 Morning business 9: 30 Math 10: 30 Literacy Block (writing) 11: 00/11: 30 Specialists 12: 00 Read aloud 12: 15 Lunch/Recess 1: 05 Literacy Block (reading) 2: 15 Recess 2: 30 Health/SS/Science 3: 30 Jobs/Planners/Pack up 3: 40 Dismissal Specialists: Mon. Library, Tues. PE, Wed. Music, Thurs. PE, Fri. Music

Fundraising Camp Orkila Fundraising for 2016 -2017 September 14 th -29 th Entertainment books 4 th and 5 th grades November 1 st -15 th Mixed Bags 5 th grade November 18 th Sno King Ice skating ½ of entrance fee and bake sale 5 th grade January 9 th -24 th Cookie Dough Sale 4 th and 5 th grade February 3 rd Sno King Ice skating ½ of entrance fee and bake sale 5 th grade March 7 th- Mc Teacher Night 5 th grade Questions, comments, or concerns? Contact Gina Montgomery at montgomeryg@issaquah. wednet. edu

Miscellaneous Communications with me- email is best. Please send me an email if you have not already done so. Parent Volunteers- library, field trips, classroom volunteers: clerical, reading, math (weekly set day/time: calendar found on Ms. Eshom’s website) Planner payments- $7. 00 Online payment preferred Recorder payment from Marie Bean Soda bottles for science

Join Sunset PTA! Membership Benefits Discounts – Great Wolf Lodge, Key. Arena/Mc. Caw Hall, Wild Waves, etc. e. Splash – optional weekly email with key events and information Student Directory – family contact info, class lists, PTA event calendar Stronger Voice – influence use of PTA funds and focus Volunteer Opportunities Participate in your way, on your time Event and program design, prep and staffing Art docent “General Help” Sign up on Sunset PTA website http: //sunsetsockeyepta. org Check out our Sunset Elementary PTA Facebook page too! Questions or comments? Email us at sunsetpta@hotmail. com

Sunset PTA Biennial Auction Fundraiser Saturday, March 18, 2017 Where: Marriott - Bellevue, WA Who: All families and friends of Sunset Why: Raise critical funds supporting Sunset PTA programs for the NEXT TWO YEARS! Please save the date and join us! This community celebration promises a fun night for all, including a cocktail hour, raffle, sit-down dinner, and live auction followed by an after party with dancing. The following PTA programs exist because of the funds raised at this biennial event: ü Science To Go ü School Assemblies ü Author Visits ü Library Resource ü PALS ü Science Fair ü Eager Reader Program ü Book Fairs ü Art Enrichment ü Reading Assistance Program ü Reflections ü DARE ü Teacher Grants ü Scholarship Aid ü Student Aid We need volunteers & live auction donations! Visit the Sunset PTA’s webpage to learn how you can help! www. sunsetsockeyepta. org

Please leave your e-mail address if I don’t already have it. If you have any questions about your child or the curriculum for the year, please contact me via e-mail or phone. Enjoy the rest of your night!