Curriculum Night 2015-2016
Let the Games Begin…
4th Grade
Welcome to Curriculum Night
4th Grade Teachers:
Brandi Bristol – bbristol@lcisd.org
 Janice Hicks – jhicks@lcisd.org
 Emileigh Hebert – ehebert@lcisd.org
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Schedules
Hebert
Bristol
Hicks
7:45-8:55
Writing/
Language
7:45-8:55
Writing/
Language
7:45-8:55
Writing/
Language
8:55-9:35
Science
8:55-9:25
Social
Studies
8:55-9:25
Social
Studies
9:40-10:30
Specials/
Conference
9:25-9:35
Reading
9:25-9:35
Reading
10:35-11:45
Math
9:40-10:30
Specials/
Conference
9:40-10:30
Specials/
Conference
11:55-12:25
Lunch
10:35-11:45
Reading
10:35-11:45
Reading
12:25-12:45
Recess
11:55:12:25
Lunch
11:55:12:25
Lunch
12:50-2:00
Math
12:25-12:45
Recess
12:25-12:45
Recess
2:05-2:40
Science
12:50-2:05
Reading
12:50-2:05
Math
2:05-2:40
Social
Studies
2:05-2:40
Science
Nine Week Behavior Expectations
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Infraction chart by grade level:
Grade Level
Expectations
Kindergarten
S = 0-8 color changes/infractions
N = 9+ color changes/infractions
All other grades
1st-5th
S = 0-8 color changes/infractions
N = 9-12 color changes/infractions
U = 13+ color changes/infractions
Conduct grades will include infractions received for no
homework. Office referrals will be counted as 9 infractions.
Therefore, a student will receive no better than an “N” in
conduct in nine weeks where behavior has resulted in an
office referral. Students who choose to participate in clubs
must maintain an S in conduct. N’s in conduct will result in a
4 week probationary period. U’s and F’s will mean dismissal
from clubs.
LCISD Grading Policy
All corrections on daily graded work must be made in
school.
 Any work that is to be graded will not be sent home
for completion.
 Students will not be given make-up work ahead of
time when parents remove their children for trips
during school days.
 Late Work Policy – classwork will be accepted late
within the current grading period with these
guidelines in place:
One (1) day late = 0 points off
Two (2) days late = 10 points off
Three (3) days late = highest grade possible is a 70
Extenuating circumstances will be reviewed by campus
policy.
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Language Arts Grading 3rd- 5th
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8 Daily Grades at 70%
3 Major Grades at 30%
Two of the major grades will be written
compositions; one is a language
assessment
All Other Subjects - Grading
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7 Daily Grades at 70%
3 Major Grades at 30%
Grading and Assessments
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All assessments will be kept in the students’
3-ring binders each nine weeks so they have
them to help prepare for Major grades or to
refer to as needed.
They will be hole-punched for them and the
teacher will help ensure it gets filed in the
correct tab of their binders.
This is how the 5th graders keep up with
their assessments, so it will help prepare
them for next year by establishing a routine.
Reassessment (Minor & Major Grades)
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The teacher shall provide one reasonable
opportunity to reassess failure to master the
TEKS/Curriculum in each daily grade.
The highest possible grade that can be
earned and recorded on the reassessment is
a 70.
There will be no reassessment based on lack
of effort.
The teacher will make a note in the
electronic grade book of the date and grade
of the reassessment. Original grades will be
recorded in the notes section.
3rd-5th Grade Spelling 2015-2016
• Students will receive a spelling list on Monday
each week.
• Spelling words are printed in the weekly
newsletter.
• Spelling tests will occur on Friday each week.
• Students will receive one grade for spelling each
9 weeks based on a test of review words each
nine weeks.
• 3rd grade - 20 words
• 4th grade - 20 words
• 5th grade - 25 words
Guided Reading
As part of our Balanced Literacy curriculum, teachers will
differentiate reading instruction through Guided Reading.
Teachers will use assessment data to plan and adjust small
group Guided Reading lessons. Groups will be flexible and
will focus on specific strategies and skills needed by
students.
Students will rotate between literacy-based activities,
independent reading, and meeting with the teacher as part
of our Reader’s Workshop approach.
Guided Math
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Implementation of guided math consists of:
 Whole group instruction: 1-2 days a week,
primarily to introduce a new concept or topic
 Small group instruction: 3-4 days a week so
that teachers can effectively monitor student
understanding and tailor instruction to meet
needs of all students
Math workstations: 3-4 days a week during the
guided math cycle
Fact Fluency: 3-4 days a week during the
guided math cycle
CUBES Problem Solving Method
What is CUBES?
• In mathematics, students continually use
problem-solving, language and communication,
and reasoning (justification and proof) to make
connections within and outside mathematics.
CUBES is a method in which students can
evaluate a problem, draw a model, solve, and then
justify their thinking. This is in line with the new
math TEKS and the use of bar models, strip
diagrams and number lines.
CUBES at Frost Elementary
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At Frost, teachers will implement CUBES
with fidelity.
Students will have time for guided and
independent practice in the classroom.
Grades 2-5 will include one CUBES problem
for homework two days a week (Mon. &
Wed.)
For homework and assessments, students
will only be required to practice and master
the sections of CUBES that have been taught
previously by the classroom teacher.
The Great Math Fact Fluency
Challenge
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Each class will take a timed fast fact quiz on
Friday
Teachers will determine the percentage of
students with an 80% or above on the quiz
The math facilitator will post 5 winners on a
Great Math Fact Fluency bulletin board
Five trophies will be awarded every four
weeks to the five classes who have the most
Monopoly pieces on the board
The goal is automaticity of math facts!
Homework
 Math – Monday-Thursday
 Reading – Monday & Wednesday
 Spelling – Tuesday &Thursday
 Writing – (2nd 9-weeks)
 Science – Tuesday due Thursday
Skyward Family Access
Allows parents to track student grades
and progress
 Go to www.lcisd.org and click on the
Family Access button at the top of the
page.
 Sign in with your username and password.
 Update all email addresses associated
with your account.
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STAAR (State of Texas Assessment
of Academic Readiness) by Grade
Grade
Level:
Subject:
Subject:
Subject:
3rd Grade
Reading
Math
4th Grade
Reading
Math
Writing
5th Grade
Reading
Math
Science
STAAR (State of Texas Assessment
of Academic Readiness)
 Questions
designed with a higher cognitive
complexity level to match the TEKS
 Emphasis on critical thinking and reading across
different genres
 Two essays required in writing
 Assessing process skills with content skills in
mathematics and science
 Open-ended (griddable) questions on mathematics
and science
 STAAR is timed – 4 hours
STAAR (State of Texas Assessment of
Academic Readiness)
Testing Dates (2015-2016):
 March 29th – 5th Math, 4th Writing (Day 1)
 March 30st – 5th Reading, 4th Writing (Day 2)
 May 8th – 3rd/4th Reading, 5th Retest
 May 9th – 3rd/4th Math, 5th Retest
 May 11th-5th Science
STAAR is a timed test. Students will be
allowed 4 hours to complete each test.
Newsletters
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Beginning on Sept. 1st , all grade levels will
post a copy of the newsletter on the Frost
Elementary website and will do so each
Tuesday evening during the year. In addition,
an email blast will be sent out to grade level
parents with the newsletter attached.
Newsletters will include special events,
birthdays, learning objectives, assessment
dates and any other information deemed
necessary by the grade level team.
Access to the newsletters is at:
http://www.lcisd.org/campuses/frost/about/newsletters
Dress Code
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Red, white, light blue or navy blue collared shirts
are allowed. Tops may not have any visible logos.
Viewable undershirts should be one of the
uniform shirt colors.
Sweaters and jackets must be solid red, navy,
black, khaki or white.
Khaki, navy, black, blue denim slacks, shorts, skirts,
skorts and jumpers are permitted.
School shirts and sweatshirts are allowed.
Leggings and tights should be red, black, blue,
white or khaki.
No backless shoes, flip flops, overalls, hats, caps,
scarves, skate shoes, sweat pants, or rolling
backpacks are allowed.
Tardy Policy
Students are counted as tardy if they are
not in the classroom by 7:45 a.m.
 Students with excessive tardiness will be
referred to the attendance committee for
consideration of ISS and a home visit by
the social worker.
 Three or more tardies in a 9 week period
will disqualify students from attendance
awards.
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Lunch Drop-off
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Once the school day begins, parents will
want to follow these guidelines to drop
off lunches:
o Check in at the front office and receive a
visitor’s name badge.
o Proceed to the cafeteria with the lunch.
o Place the lunch in the appropriately labeled
bin near the cafeteria kitchen.
o Students and/or teachers will check the bin
at the beginning of the lunch period for their
class.
Transportation Changes
If your child requires a transportation
change, please send a note to the
classroom teacher.
 Do not email the teacher regarding these
changes.
 You may also call the front office but no
changes will be made after 2:00 p.m.
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Birthday Guidelines
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In accordance with district policy, we
discourage food being brought in by
parents/grandparents for the following
reasons: protect instructional time; student
food allergies (peanut, gluten, eggs); student
medical conditions (diabetes); liability
assumed by person bringing in food
Foods brought in must be store purchased
Flowers, balloons, pencils, invitations and any
other treats in honor or recognition of a
child’s birthday cannot be delivered or
distributed at school.
Safety Awareness
A campus crisis team is in place at all campuses in the
district. The Frost team consists of administrators, office
staff and specialists.
 Campus Emergency Procedures Training was completed
with the staff on 9/2/15
 District staff training is underway
◦ Staff will complete district training requirements by
9/24/15
 Blood Borne Pathogens
 Child Abuse
 Emergency Go Kit Training
 Suicide Prevention
◦ Fire Drills will take place monthly
◦ Additional drills are conducted each semester
(Lockdown, Duck and Cover, Evacuation, Shelter-inPlace)
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Parent Involvement
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Parents are invited for two exciting
events this year: Reader’s Theater and The
Living Museum (dates to be determined)
Parent Conference Dates
Teachers will meet with parents to review
student progress for the first nine weeks.
 Conferences will be held on November
5th and 6th.
 The first nine weeks report card will be
distributed at the conference.
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End of Year Awards
Principal’s Award – must have an A in all
subject areas (medal awarded)
 A/B Honor Roll – must have an A or B in
all subjects all year (medal awarded)
 Perfect Attendance – (present every day
and fewer than 3 tardies)
 Science Expo Participant – Trophy
 Mars Rover-Trophy
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