Welcome to Fourth Grade Parent Orientation September 2014 Ms. Bianka Crespo 4 -303 Ms. Catherine Linehan 4 -301 Ms. Jessica Mitchell 4 -305
Purpose of the Orientation • A general introduction to your child’s classroom, and an overview of a typical day
Arrival • Students are expected to be seated in the auditorium when our day begins at 8: 20 AM with a book to read, therefore, they should be in the auditorium by 8: 15 AM
A Typical Day • • • Morning Routines Attendance Pledge of Allegiance Collect parent notes/Lunch Money Literacy/Math Block
Literacy • Ready. Gen (Pearson) designed specifically to meet Common Core Standards (http: //www. enagageny. org) • • Spelling Vocabulary Reading Comprehension Writing Junior Great Books Scholastic Storyworks New York State ELA Assessment April 14 -16, 2015 Portfolios
Shared Texts • The Tarantula Scientist by Sy Montgomery • The Boy Who Drew Birds ~ The Story of John James Audubon by Jacqueline Davies • Skeletons – Inside & Out by Claire Daniels • Hiawatha by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow • The Birchbark House by Louise Edrich • Using Money by Gail Fay • Lunch Money by Andrew Clements
Units of Study – ELA • Narrative Non-Fiction • Informational • Narrative • Compare/Contrast • Poetry
Mathematics • Go Math! (Houghton Mifflin) • • • (http: //www. engageny. org) Operations and Algebraic Thinking. Multiplication & Division Number and Operations in Base Ten Number and Operations – Fractions Measurement and Data Geometry New York State Math Assessment April 22 - 24, 2015
Social Studies • Houghton Mifflin Harcourt New York City Edition New York History and Government • www. eduplace. com/eservices • e. Student Book username: NYCgrade 4 password: NYC • • • Influence of the Native Americans on the development of New York Cultures interacting Immigration and its’ effect on the development of New York
Science ~ Ms. Estrada Grade will be an average of the following items: • Check lists • Classwork • Science Notebook • Exit Passes • Quizzes • Tests
Science Notebook Benefits • Documentation – develops organizational skills • Reference Document – helps students review forgotten facts • Cognitive Engagement – writing helps students clarify what they know
Components of the Science Notebook • • Table of Contents Page Numbering Date & Teaching Point Class Notes Vocabulary Index Graphs, tables and charts
Contact Ms. Estrada • Leave a message at 212 -927 -8218 • Email – Iestrad@schools. nyc. gov
Special Areas • Library – Ms. Neidish • Music – Mr. Jennings • Physical Education – Mr. Diaz Please make sure sneakers and proper clothing are worn on these days • Science – Ms. Estrada
Other Areas • • Lunch 11: 35 – 12: 25 (dress appropriately for weather ) Art ~ Ms. Kleiner (Tuesdays) Independent Reading Handwriting Supplies Blue Emergency Cards Letters – Medication Birthdays
Grading Policy ~ Math • • • Chapter Assessments Performance Tasks Quizzes Classwork/Participation & Discussion Homework
Grading Policy – Reading • Formal Assessments – i. Ready/Fountas & Pinnell • Formal Assessments – Performance Task • Classwork • Participation/Discussion • Homework
Grading Policy -Writing • • • Published Writing Pieces Performance Tasks Writing on Demand Classwork Language/Grammar Homework
Homework • Homework is assigned nightly and should be checked and signed by a parent • Tests are sent home to be signed and returned to school
Communication • Parent Bulletins are sent home to keep families updated on school events ~ please check your child’s backpack • Engrade – Login & password information will be sent home • School Website ~ www. 187 hudsoncliffs. org
Email Contact • Bianka Crespo BCrespo@schools. nyc. gov • Catherine Linehan CLinehan@schools. nyc. gov • Jessica Mitchell JMitchell 2@schools. nyc. gov
Class Trips/ Special Events • • New Victory Theater Trips Music Festival Science Fair Wax Museum/Writing Celebrations Fourth Grade Picnic Moving Up Ceremony
Dismissal • Fourth Grade dismissal begins at 2: 35 PM in the outdoor yard • Please communicate any changes in your child’s normal dismissal routine in writing or contact the main office during the day
Student Expectations • Students should not be dropped off before 7: 30 AM • Breakfast begins at 7: 45 AM • Lunch money will be collected in the classrooms and lunch forms must be completed and returned to school • Students should be dressed appropriately for the weather! • Inclement dismissal procedures are enacted when deemed necessary by the Administration • Students should come to school well prepared for a successful and productive day!
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