Welcome Parents and
Families to Room 533!!
Thank you for all coming!
Please find your child’s seat!!
They have written you a letter, and have
asked for you to write them back.
Pep Talk
Parent Survey
 If you haven’t had a chance to complete the
Parent Survey on our website, please take this
time to do it using the Chromebook that is in
your child’s desk.
 The website should already be loaded and
ready for you. Just select the Parent Survey
on the left side.
 After tonight, I would love for you to complete
the “My Child as a Learner” form on our
website. This will give me valuable information
about your child.
A Little About Me
Have been
teaching for
twelve years
Santa Barbara,
Ashley Falls,
Carmel Del Mar,
and Ocean Air
B.A. in Child
Development
from CSUN
Teaching Credential
and Master’s of
Education from
UCSB
Administration
Credential
Real Estate
Hobbies
My teaching
philosophy
My Better Half
Our Little Mia
A Few Important Things
Group Email List and Online Grades
Back-to-School Packet Information
District Policy Stuff –
Homework Policy – Vacation
Wellness Policy – Once a month birthday treats
4th Grade Schedule
Common Core Standards
The CCSS provide a consistent, clear understanding of
what students are expected to learn, so teachers and
parents know what they need to do to help them. The
standards are designed to be robust and relevant to
the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that
our young people need for success in college
and careers.
Backpacks: What You Should See
Books that are
both fiction and
non-fiction
Real-world examples
that makes what
students learn in
English and math
make more sense
Writing assignments
that require students
to use evidence
instead of opinion
Math homework
that asks
students to write
out how they got
their answer
Math homework
that asks students
to use different
methods to solve
the same problem
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Math Test Question: Pre-Common Core
MA.5.NS.2.3 - Solve
simple problems, including
ones arising in concrete
situations, involving the
addition and subtraction
of fractions and mixed
numbers (like and unlike
denominators of 20 or
less), and express answers
in the simplest form.
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Math Test Question: Post Common
Core
MA.5.NF.A.2 - Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions
referring to the same whole, including cases of unlike denominators, e.g., by using visual
fraction models or equations to represent the problem. Use benchmark fractions and
number sense of fractions to estimate mentally and assess the reasonableness of answers.
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Technology Savvy Classroom
Chrome Books – every student in 3rd, 4th, 5th,
and 6th grades will have a Chrome book
Bales Book Blog – a blog site where students
will write short summaries and opinions of some
books that they read
Kahoot.it – internet tool that allows students to
respond to a multiple choice question via text message
and provide real-time results (we may or may not use
this based on what the poll says from your results at
Back-to-School.)
Edmodo – social learning environment similar
to Facebook that has substantial security
Technology Savvy Classroom
Google Docs
Online Grades – www.trackmygrades.com available 24/7
Prezi – innovative way to share presentations
without PowerPoint
Math PowerPoints – I have every Math
lesson on PowerPoint online on our website
Scholastic Book Orders – you will be given
a password to use to order and pay for
books online
Curriculum
Reading
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Focus on non-fiction, careful reading
Discuss reading and write using
evidence
Increase academic vocabulary
 Identifying the theme or main idea of a story, play, or poem
 Comparing stories from different cultures
 Explaining how an author uses facts, details, and evidence to
support their points
 Reading and understanding information presented in charts,
graphs, timelines, and other illustrations
 Learning the rules of spoken and written English
 Learning and using new words, including words related to
specific subjects (such as science words)
 Participating in class discussions by listening, asking questions,
sharing ideas, and building on the ideas of others
 Giving a class presentation on a topic or telling a story using
relevant, organized facts and details and speaking clearly
Writing
• Writing stories with dialogue and descriptions of
character’s actions, thoughts, and feelings
• Taking notes and organizing information from books,
articles, and online sources to learn more about a topic
• Writing research or opinion papers over extended
periods of time
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Genres:
Narrative
Opinion
Summary
Expository (Informative)
4th Grade Math
 Fourth graders use their knowledge
of place value to generalize to
1,000,000.
 Learn to round multi-digit whole
numbers to any place.
 Fluently add and subtract using the
standard algorithm and multiply and
divide with multi-digit numbers.
 Fourth graders extend
understanding of fractions to include
equivalence, ordering and simple
decimal notation.
 Students measure angles and
classify geometric shapes by lines
(parallel, perpendicular, etc.) and
angles (right, acute, obtuse, etc.).
STEAM +
Science Lab
Technology
Enrichment
Art
Music
+ P.E.
+ ProblemSolving/Engineering
+ Bales’ Bootcamp
Classroom Management
 Positive
Reinforcement
 “Go For the Gold”
 Paper Clip Chain
 Quiet Seat
 Mystery Sentence
 Table Points
PeaceBuilders
Choices and
Consequences
Communication
Notice
 Morning Meetings –
STAR
Student/Parent
Detention (uh-oh)
 Bales Bucks
Homework
 Encourage Positive
Study Habits
 Homework Planner
 Website
 Student Binders
 Neatness and Effort
(cursive writing is
expected)
 Long Range Projects
 Consequences for
Missed Homework
 Absent/Make-Up
Work
 Daily Homework
 Reading – 20 minutes (at
least)
 Reading Response
 Literature Circles and
Bales’ Book Blog
(occasionally)
 Wordly Wise
 Math (5 problems)
Pupil Progress
Online Grades –
trackmygrades.com
Tests
Report Cards Common Core
Standards-based
Parent-Teacher
Conferences
On-going
Communication –
Open Door
How You Can Help
 Practice
Multiplication and
Division Facts!!!
 Make Homework a
Top Priority
 Monitor and Sign
Monthly Reading
Contract
 Volunteer
 Share a Personal
Talent or Area of
Expertise to the
class
 Donate Books or
Games to the class
 Check the classroom
website
Class Website
Please frequently check for important information
 Roving Reporter/
Daily Log
 Calendar of
important
events/tests
 Student Work
 Daily Homework
 Updated info on
current subject areas
Useful Student
Links
Booklists
Games, pictures,
slideshows, blogs,
puzzles, polls,
quizzes
Wish List
Standards
http://www.myteacherpages.com/webpages/JBales/
Special Announcements
Thank you for your attendance
tonight
Sign up for classroom
volunteering
Sign up for first parent-teacher
conferences
Questions?