Parent Information Packet
4th Grade
Fourth Grade, like every year thus far in their education will be a year filled
with new and different EXPERIENCES, FRUSTRATIONS, and
CHALLENGES.
Our goal this year is to take each student and with THEIR cooperation
advance them to a higher level of THINKING and to HELP them become a
RESPONSIBLE adolescent.
In order to accomplish this goal we need to provide each student with an
ATMOSPHERE conducive to LEARNING. Therefore, DISCIPLINE
PROCEDURES and HOMEWORK POLICIES have been established.
Discipline:
Procedures are made to keep students physically and emotionally safe
and to provide an appropriate environment for learning. Therefore a
discipline procedure is put in place to ensure that students are following
rules and procedures on a daily basis. Consequences are as follows:
1. Verbal Warning
2. 10 minutes of recess
3. Loss of recess
4. Call/Note Home
5. Principal
Homework/Assignment Books:
Assignments are used as a reinforcement tool. Therefore HOMEWORK
must be completed on time for students to derive its benefits. Close
communication between HOME and SCHOOL is very important for the
success of your child’s education. Therefore, the Assignment Book MUST
be used DAILY! We feel communication is a number one priority for a
smooth and successful school year. Therefore, we are asking that your
child’s planner be signed daily by a parent or guardian. Your signature
does mean that your child has completed all assignments written in their
planner.
*Late grades will be issued when assignments are not turned in on time or
if they are NOT completed. Work that is turned in late will be given a
letter grade lower if it is made up the very next day.
CURRICULUM:
Reading: Our reading program exposes students to significant literary
works along with real world resources. It provides for the integration of
Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking.
The Accelerated Reader Program is a mandatory component and reflects
10% of their reading grade for each nine week grading period!
7 POINTS are required each nine weeks. Our Fourth Grade goal is to
HELP create Lifelong Readers.
Language Arts: The language program will be included with reading.
D.O.L. and Write Source will be used. Daily drill exercises and activities
will help reinforce concepts that are introduced.
Math: Our math program is Everyday Math. Math will be a mix of what
students have learned, extending those skills and exposing them to new
concepts which includes to a large degree the skill of INQUIRY
LEARNING…THINKING…
Multiplication Facts MUST be memorized. Division, Geometry,
Decimals, Measurements, and Fractions will be reinforced and taken to a
higher level.
Spelling: Spelling strategies will include sound, structure, and meaning.
Additional spelling and vocabulary lists are also provided through our
literature based reading.
Social Studies: Social Studies focuses on Indiana History. Corporation
wide vignette will be in the spring!
Science: FOSS – The corporation science program fosters HANDS-ON
LEARNING.
Health: Our Health textbook focuses on four areas of instruction:
Critical thinking and problem solving, Self-directed learning, Responsible
and productive citizenship, and Effective communication.
Handwriting: Practice makes “Perfect!”
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Dismissal
It is very important that we know how your child is getting home each
day. If your son/daughter is going home a different way than what you
have told the school at registration, PLEASE send a note to school. This
is the only way that we can ensure that your child gets home the correct
way.
Dress Code:
Flip flops are NOT to be worn to school. They are a safety concern on the
playground. Please make sure that your child comes to school wearing
the proper footwear.
Snacks:
Lunch is late, so students are allowed to bring a snack to school each day.
Snack will be sometime in the morning. Please be aware that on occasion
we may not have snack because of time constraints, but you are always
welcome to send a snack. Please make healthy choices when sending
snacks. Cookies, brownies, etc. are not considered healthy snacks.
Schedule:
Lunch-----------12:20 – 12:50
Recess-----------12:55 – 1:15
Specials:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Mrs. McBride
Art 2:00 – 2:45
Library 11:30 – 12:10
Music 3:05 – 3:35
P.E. 11:10 – 11:40
P.E. 11:30 – 12:00
Music 3:05 – 3:35
Mrs. McCarthy
Music 11:40 – 12:10
P.E. 10:55 – 11:25
Music 11:40 – 12:10
Library 1:30 – 2:10
P.E. 11:40 – 12:10
Art 1:45 – 2:30
Mrs. Steward
Art 10:35 – 11:20
P.E. 11:30 – 12:00
Music 1:20 – 1:50
Library 11:15 – 11:55
P.E. 10:55 – 11:25
Music 1:20 – 1:50
Ways to contact your child’s teacher:
Parent-teacher communication is very important to us. Please do not
ever hesitate to contact us if you have any questions/concerns during the
year. Emails and extensions are listed on the next page.
Mrs. McBride
Mrs. McCarthy
Mrs. Steward
jmcbride@cps.k12.in.us
wmccarthy@cps.k12.in.us
rsteward@cps.k12.in.us
We really look forward to having a terrific year!
Thank you,
The 4th Grade Team
ext. 15203
ext. 15208
ext. 15209