Welcome! Miss Kelly and Mrs. Bradley Co-Teaching 4 th Grade 1. Leave contact information 2. Take a look around the classroom 3. Please find your child's desk and take a seat. (Name tags are stars to the left) 4. You will find a letter from your child …Enjoy! Please make sure to respond on the blank sheet of paper provided. 5. Please fill out the “Tell Me About Your Child” paper(You may leave this for me, or send back in an envelope with your child. )
Welcome to 4 th Grade Back to School Night Room 14 Miss Kristine Kelly kkelly@chatham-nj. org
Miss Kristine Kelly A little bit about me: • Graduated from Montclair State University where I earned a BA in Elementary Education and earned Master’s Degree in Reading last year • Currently working towards a Supervisor’s certificate • 8 th Year at Lafayette
• Mrs. Bradley • (co-teacher for ELA & Math) jcox-bradley@chatham-nj. org • Please email us both!
COMMUNICATION • The very best way to reach us is via email: kkelly@chatham-nj. org • jcox-bradley@chatham-nj. org • You may also send a note in with your child • A monthly newsletter will be posted on my website • Friday Folders
My Website • • This week at LAF… Homework Schedule Newsletter
Calendars and Schedules…
The 6 -Day Cycle… • My web page lists the daily schedule and rotation calendar • LA (14) • Math (9) • Science/Social Studies (5 each) • Spanish (3) • Gym (3) - Health class all year long • Music, Art, Library, Design & Tech, & Character
Daily Schedule • • Homeroom Jobs Morning Message Schedule Lessons Early Lunch Healthy Afternoon Snack (peanut, tree nut, and seed free please!) • Homeroom/Applied Music/Dismissal
Applied Music • 6 day schedule (A-F days) Chorus/Band/Orchestra • Applied Music on A, C, E days • Student responsibility to know day • Schedule posted in front of room
Music Lessons • 5 day schedule (Monday – Friday) • Students are assigned: – A lesson number/name – A day of the week for their lessons • Time of lesson changes • Access LAF website for more info.
IMPORTANT EVENTS…
• • Student Led Conferences Dec. 2 nd-4 th (Half days of school) Students lead conferences Teachers join for part Students talk about completed work and share reflections and goals • Parents can provide feedback to children • More Info to Come!
Field Trips • Thomas Edison National Historic Park (October 17 th) • History Of Chatham Walk (Date TBA) • Ellis Island (Date TBA) • More information and requests for chaperones will be provided as date of trips approach
Concerts • Holiday Concert: Dec. 18 th • Spring Concert: June 10 th
Celebrations! • Birthdays: • 1 x month • Extra recess • Visit to the prize basket!
Agendas: ü Perfect for after school reminders ü Student Assignment pad ü Organization tool ü Source of information Friday Folders: üBeginning in October üOn Friday, work from the week will be returned on Friday üPlease sign and return on Monday üWill include a short note from either myself, Mrs. Palmieri, Mrs. Bradley & Mrs. Scarpello üSubjects rotated
After School Activities • If your child is involved in any after school activities, such as the Head Show, Girl Scouts, After School Enrichment, mini-marathon, etc. please help them to remember when these activities take place. A perfect spot for a reminder is in the agenda!!
Homework • 40 minutes for fourth grade • At least 20 additional minutes for reading • Policy is: – Completed and on-time – If your child is having difficulty, please e-mail or send in a note
Language Arts HW • Spelling • IRR (Independent Reading Responses) – Three for Thursday – – Time Management Test on Friday Rubric (self-assess) Designated folder *Linked – Open-ended questions – -Writing in response to selfselected book to lessons within class* *Homework will be posted on the website*
READ FOR (at least) 20 MINUTES EVERY NIGHT • Reading Notebook • Book List • Books to Read • Genre Challenge • Encouraging lifelong readers
LEARNING IN THE CLASSROOM
Cooperative Learning §Class organized into teams §Creates a collaborative environment §Evidence proves that it has a positive impact on self esteem, role-taking, self control, time on task, and a liking for school and learning.
Social Studies: United States Map Skills Regions Government Immigration
Language Arts
Reading Workshop • • • Mini-lesson Mentor Texts Skills and Strategies Guided Practice Conferencing • Book Clubs
Resources • Mc. Graw Hill Treasures Anthology • Guided Reading books • Classroom Libraries • Novels • Author Studies • Picture Books • Time For Kids • National Geographic
Writing Workshop • Writing Process • Teacher directs genre, students choose topics • Writer’s Notebook • “Live life as a writer. ”
Writing Workshop • Instructional Model is Writing Workshop – Writer’s Notebooks • Writing Process is divided into 5 steps: – Prewriting – Drafting – Revising – Editing/proofreading – Publishing • Conferences
Types of Writing • Fiction • Descriptive • Essays • Research reports • Portfolio • Persuasive • Journaling • News articles • Personal • Letter Writing Narrative • Literary Essays
Communication is essential! Please do not hesitate to contact us if you ever have a question or concern. E-mail is the most reliable way to reach us. We will do our best to respond in a timely manner. kkelly@chatham-nj. org jcox-bradley@chatham-nj. org We are so excited to get this school year underway and look forward to partnering with you to help your child grow. Thank you!
YOUR Assignments • Please look at the papers on your child’s desk • Be sure to leave a note for your child • Tour the classroom and your child’s desk • Please leave your email address and a phone number where you can best be reached
Classroom Parents Debbie Egan and Lori Sprengel
Welcome to 4 th Grade Back to School Night Room 14 Miss Kristine Kelly kkelly@chatham-nj. org
Miss Kelly A little bit about me: • Graduated from Montclair State University where I earned a BA in Elementary Education and earned Master’s Degree in Reading last year • Currently working towards a Supervisor’s certificate • 8 th Year at Lafayette
COMMUNICATION • The very best way to reach me is via email: kkelly@chatham-nj. org • You may also send a note in with your child • A monthly newsletter will be posted on my website • Friday Folders
My Website • • This week at LAF… Homework Schedule Newsletter
Homework • 40 minutes for fourth grade • At least 20 additional minutes for reading • Policy is: – Completed and on-time – If your child is having difficulty, please e-mail or send in a note
Language Arts HW • Spelling • IRR (Independent Reading Responses) – Three for Thursday – – Time Management Test on Friday Rubric (self-assess) Designated folder *Linked – Open-ended questions – -Writing in response to selfselected book to lessons within class* *Homework will be posted on the website*
READ FOR (at least) 20 MINUTES EVERY NIGHT • Reading Notebook • Book List • Books to Read • Genre Challenge • Encouraging lifelong readers
LEARNING IN THE CLASSROOM
Cooperative Learning §Class organized into teams §Creates a collaborative environment §Evidence proves that it has a positive impact on self esteem, role-taking, self control, time on task, and a liking for school and learning.
Language Arts
Reading Workshop • • • Mini-lesson Mentor Texts Skills and Strategies Guided Practice Conferencing • Book Clubs
Resources • Mc. Graw Hill Treasures Anthology • Guided Reading books • Classroom Libraries • Novels • Author Studies • Picture Books • Time For Kids • National Geographic
Writing Workshop • Writing Process • Teacher directs genre, students choose topics • Writer’s Notebook • “Live life as a writer. ”
Writing Workshop • Instructional Model is Writing Workshop – Writer’s Notebooks • Writing Process is divided into 5 steps: – Prewriting – Drafting – Revising – Editing/proofreading – Publishing • Conferences
Types of Writing • Fiction • Descriptive • Essays • Research reports • Portfolio • Persuasive • Journaling • News articles • Personal • Letter Writing Narrative • Literary Essays
Communication is essential! Please do not hesitate to contact me if you ever have a question or concern. E-mail is the most reliable way to reach me. I will do my best to respond in a timely manner. kkelly@chatham-nj. org I am so excited to get this school year underway and look forward to partnering with you to help your child grow. Thank you!
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