Chris Yung Elementary School
4th Grade
Mrs. Arnberg
Mrs. Krueger
Mrs. Long
Mrs. Rhodes
Mrs. Starkey
October 1, 2015
First, we will view a short video from our Superintendent, Dr. Waltz.
About Mrs. Long
 Hometown – Las Vegas, NV- raised in the
military
 Education – Boise State University, BA
- Walden University, M.Ed
 10th year teaching
 Previously taught at/in:
Yorkshire, PWCS
Missouri
Idaho
 Family – Married and a mom to a 14 year old
son, 9 year old daughter, and our fur babies,
Vollie and Gizmo.
Schedule
9:15-10:05 Social Studies
10:05-10:45 Encore
10:45-12:00 Math
12:00-12:55 Writing
12:55-1:25 Lunch
1:25-1:40 Recess
1:40-3:15 Language Arts
3:15-3:45 Core Extension
- take ownership of learning
- be organized
- be risk-takers
- work hard
- take pride in their work
- develop positive attitudes
- care for and respect themselves & others
- be productive and cooperative members of a group
- be mathematicians, readers, writers, historians, scientists
- become life-long learners
Whole Brain
Teaching
Click the picture to view the video.
The Big Transition
Transition from 3rd (primary) to 4th (upper)
Up to 40 minutes of homework
More responsibility
Shift in curriculum
– Lots of content (social studies/science)
– Not “Learning to Read”
–“Reading to Learn”
 Move towards independence
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What are your goals for your child?
SOL Test Information
What are SOL tests?
SOL (Standards of Learning) tests assess students’ mastery of
the Virginia Department of Education objectives for student
learning.
Who takes SOL tests and what subjects will be tested?
The state of Virginia and Prince William County Public Schools
require the following tests:
4th Grade: Reading, Math, and Social Studies
What information will be tested?
To view the specific objectives for each grade and subject, go to
the Virginia Department of Education website and click on
“For Students” on the left side panel
When will the tests be given?
Tests will be given late spring
Language Arts
Reading Workshop
– Daily 5
– Read a variety of books across a variety of genres
– Reader’s Notebook
– Book Clubs/Literature Circles
– 40 Book Challenge!
Writing Workshop
– Writer’s Notebook
– Writing process taught through writer’s notebook
Word Study: Words Their Way
– Leveled groups based on student needs
VIRGINIA HISTORY
Geography of Virginia
The American
Revolution
Virginia’s First Peoples
Jamestown
A Growing Virginia
Changing Times
A New Nation
The Civil War
Rebuilding Virginia
Science
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Magnets and Electricity
Weather
Ecosystems
Plants
Virginia Resources
Force, Motion, Energy
Earth, Moon, Sun
Solar System
Student Agenda
 Homework is a PRIORITY and RESPONSIBILITY
 Students will be expected to complete homework to the best of
their ability
Agenda:
 Assignments are written down at the end of each day
 Students MUST write homework down – it is on the board
each day
 Agendas will go to and from school each day
 Students are responsible for their agenda. Each student will
only get ONE agenda for the year. Replacement agendas
will have to be purchased if needed.
 Please initial assignments to ensure you have reviewed your
child’s work.
o Communication
o Email longkf@pwcs.edu
o Chris Yung Phone (571) 598-3500
o Class Page
o Notes
o Conferences: Sign-up Genius
o Class Dojo
o Remind
o Donor’s Choose
o Questions