FOURTH GRADE
CURRICULUM NIGHT
2013-2014
4A-Mrs. Nicole Koseski
4B-Mrs. Christy Franck (Miss Truden)
4C-Mrs. Amy Scott
Classroom Policies
Supplies = Key to Organization!
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Expandable file
All books should be covered
Assignment book
Extra supplies at home in case your child
needs replacement materials
Assignment Book
• Needs to be signed every night
Parents, please check for homework completion
and sign when your child has completed his/her
work!
• Will be checked at school daily
• Will be written in by teacher if
homework was not completed for
each class
(This homework will still need to be
completed!)
Fourth Grade Weekly
Schedule
Mondays
8:50-9:15
9:15-10:25
10:30-11:00
11:00-11:15
11:15-11:45
11:45-12:15
12:15-12:45
12:45-1:15
1:15-2:15
2:15-3:15
3:15-3:25
Announcements and morning work
Math
Recess
SQUIRT
Social Studies or Science
Social Studies or Science
Lunch
CA Part 1
Integrated Arts
CA Part 2
Assignment books and dismissal
Weekly Schedule Cont.
Tuesdays
8:50-9:15
9:15-10:25
10:30-11:00
11:00-11:30
11:30-12:15
12:15-12:45
12:45-1:15
1:15-1:45
1:45-3:15
3:15-3:25
Announcements and morning work
Math
Social Studies or Science
Social Studies or Science
Special
Lunch
Recess
Olweus Bully Prevention Meeting
CA
Assignment books and dismissal
Weekly Schedule Cont.
Wednesdays
8:50-9:15
9:15-10:25
10:30-11:15
11:15-11:30
11:30-12:15
12:15-12:45
12:45-1:15
1:15-1:30
1:30-2:15
2:15-3:15
3:15-3:25
Announcements and morning work
Math
Chorus
SQUIRT
Special
Lunch
Recess
Project Based Learning
Band and Orchestra
CA
Assignment books and dismissal
Weekly Schedule Cont.
Thursdays
8:50-9:15
9:15-10:25
10:30-11:00
11:00-11:30
11:30-12:15
12:15-12:45
12:45-1:15
1:15-1:45
1:45-3:15
3:15-3:25
Announcements and morning work
Math
Social Studies or Science
Social Studies or Science
Special
Lunch
Recess
Project Based Learning
CA
Assignment books and dismissal
Weekly Schedule Cont.
Fridays
8:50-9:15
9:15-10:25
10:30-11:00
11:00-11:30
11:30-12:15
12:15-12:45
12:45-1:15
1:15-1:45
1:45-3:15
3:15-3:25
Announcements and morning work
Math
Social Studies or Science
Social Studies or Science
Special
Lunch
Recess
Mystery Reader
CA
Assignment books and dismissal
MATH
• Harcourt curriculum
• Placement
- Academic 1
- Academic 2
• District Placement Criteria
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3rd grade ITBS scores
Basic Facts test
3rd Grade End of Book Test
Attribute Sheet
Math Concepts
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Unit 1:
Unit 2:
Unit 3:
Unit 4:
Unit 5:
Unit 6:
Unit 7:
Unit 8:
Unit 9:
Understand Whole Numbers and Operations
Time, Data, and Graphing
Multiplication and Division Facts
Multiply by 1- and 2-Digit Numbers
Divide by 1- and 2-Digit Divisors
Geometry and Algebra
Fractions and Probability
Measurement and Decimals
Perimeter, Area, and Volume
Math Evaluation
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Unit Tests (Concepts)
Chapter Quizzes (Computation)
Written Communication
Rocket Math (doesn’t affect math grade)
Problem Solving
Homework Completion
Rocket Math
Parents can…
• Use Daily Written Practice Sheet for home
practice
• Create/purchase a set of flashcards
• Practice a “cold run” of the deck 2-3 times
– Remove any cards from deck that your child
has mastered
• Please see handout on your child’s desk
Math Homework
Usually one or two pages will be
assigned everyday to reinforce what
was learned in class.
• Assigned homework
• Optional homework
Students will be given credit for
homework completed on-time.
SCIENCE
• Scott Foresman Science
- Life Science
- Earth Science
- Physical Science
- Space and Technology
Science Evaluation
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Chapter Tests
Science Notebooks
In-class Assignments
Projects
Science Homework
Assignments will be given on an as-neededbasis to reinforce specific skills and
concepts learned in class. All tests will be
announced in class, and if needed, material
should be reviewed at home.
Students will receive credit for completed
notebook pages (classwork and homework)
as a part of their science grades.
SOCIAL STUDIES
• Harcourt Curriculum
• Key Concept: U.S. Regions
– Exploring the U.S.
– U.S. Economy
– Exploring the Northeast
– Exploring the Southeast
– Exploring the Midwest
– Exploring the Southwest
– Exploring the West
• Current Events
– Student Presentations
– TIME for Kids Magazines (Thanks to the PTO!)
Social Studies
Evaluation
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Tests
State Quizzes
Classwork/Notebook
Current Events
Projects
Social Studies Homework
Assignments will be given on an asneeded-basis to reinforce specific
skills and concepts learned in class.
All tests will be announced in class,
and if needed, material should be
reviewed at home.
Students will receive credit for
completed notebook pages (classwork
and homework) as a part of their
social studies grades.
Communication ArtsREADING
Harcourt StoryTown Themes
• Theme 1: Facing Challenges
• Theme 2: Getting the Job Done
• Theme 3: Natural Changes
• Theme 4: Imagination at Work
• Theme 5: A New Home
• Theme 6: Exploring Our World
Communication ArtsREADING Cont.
A series of leveled activities and resource
materials exist to meet the varied needs of
learners. Sample skills that are developed
through these resources include:
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Various types of literature (Main and Paired Selections)
Robust Vocabulary
Comprehension
Focus Skills
Fluency
Reading Homework
Assignments will be given on an as-needed-basis
to reinforce specific skills and concepts learned
in class.
SQUIRT – To build comprehension skills and foster
reading fluency, students are required to read at home
at least 5 nights for a minimum of 15 minutes. The book
log provided to your child will help to monitor student
book selections and movement towards the goal of 25
chapter books by the end of the year.
Mrs. Scott
Frindle
Andrew Clemens
9/13/12
Communication ArtsGRAMMAR
• Types and Parts of Sentences
– Declarative, interrogative, exclamatory,
and imperative
– Subjects, predicates, etc.
– Simple, compound, and complex sentences
• Parts of Speech
– Nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs,
pronouns, antecedents, articles, etc.
Communication ArtsWRITING
• Weekly Writing/Journal Prompts
• Preparation for 5th Grade Writing
PSSA
• Writing Workshops
– Narrative
– Informational
– Persuasive
Grammar & Writing Homework
Assignments will be given on an asneeded-basis to reinforce specific
skills and concepts learned in class.
Students will be given credit for
Notebooks/packets completed in class
Communication ArtsSPELLING
• Harcourt StoryTown: Spelling Component
• Daily morning work
• Fridays: Unit Tests
• Optional Challenge Words - for students who
earn an A on that unit’s test
• Spelling lists online
Spelling Homework
Homework will be distributed each Friday.
Students will select at least 3 activities in a row
on their tic-tac-toe board to complete
throughout the week and turn in by Thursday.
Please sign the bottom of this sheet to verify
your child completed the marked activities.
Feel free to cut the list off of the Tic-Tac-Toe
homework to keep at home to prepare for the
test on Friday.
Challenge
Communication ArtsEvaluation
Reading (Letter grade)
• Weekly comprehension, vocabulary, and focus skill
quizzes
Grammar (Letter grade)
• Weekly skill quizzes and notebook completion
Writing (Developmental Skill Indicators in place of a
letter grade. Assessed at the end of each semester.
Grades for writing will not appear on Parent Portal.)
• Theme writings/Writing workshops
• Writing portfolios
Spelling (Letter grade)
• Weekly tests
• Credit for homework and notebook completion
Communication ArtsCheck teacher
website for
weekly study
guides!
Caring to Learn,
Learning to Care
• Paws Program
• Bully Prevention Program
(weekly classroom meetings)
• Plinko Points
IES Bully Prevention Rules
1- We will not bully others.
2- We will help students who are
bullied.
3- We will include students who are
left out.
4- If we know that someone is being
bullied, we will tell an adult at
school and an adult at home.
IES Bully Prev. Program Cont.
In regard to Rule #4, if your child
reports bullying behavior to you,
please notify one of the following
people at IES:
• Teacher
• Counselor
• Principal
IES Bully Prev. Program Cont.
• Please also try to help your child
know the difference between
bullying and peer conflict.
• We are reminding the students to
not “label” others as “bullies”
since it is their BEHAVIOR which
was inappropriate and can be
adjusted/learned from.
IES Bully Prev. Program Cont.
• To help make the distinction
between bullying and conflict,
know that we are teaching
students:
– Bullying is when someone repeatedly and
on purpose says or does mean or hurtful
things to another person who has a hard
time defending himself or herself.
Bullying can be direct or indirect. Direct
includes hitting, teasing, name calling,
etc. Indirect is rumors, exclusion, and
cyber-bullying.
Wellness Policy
• Birthday Celebrations
– 48 hour notice for all edible healthy
treats
– Obtain an approval form online.
– Non-edible treats work best!
• Test Packets
CLOSING 
• Parent Portal (TYLER gradebook)
• Websites (IES and Fourth Grade)
– Monthly newsletters & announcements online (as well as
communication via homeroom e-mail)
– Links to access online textbooks (Check your child’s desk!)
• Math
• Social Studies
• Reading
• Science
• Please visit your child’s classroom tonight to tour the room. Take
home the information on your child’s desk, check the class email
list, sign-up for a conference with your child’s homeroom teacher,
and sign-up if you’d like to be a mystery reader!
• Mrs. Donato and Mrs. Watton (orchestra room)
• Mrs. Bruce (classroom in main hallway)
THANK YOU!!!