Woodland Heights
Curriculum Night
4th grade
Mission Statement
Mrs. Mullen’s Class Mission Statement
2015-2016
In 4th grade this year, we will strive to do our best and work hard in
all subjects and activities. We will be respectful to school staff, classmates,
other students, teachers, and ourselves. We will also take care of school
property.
We will pay attention and listen. We will stay organized, be
responsible and honest, and try to make good choices. We will make new
friends, and treat others as we would like to be treated. We will try our
best on every test we take. We will use the strategies that our teachers
have taught us. We will work to improve our weaknesses, meet our goals,
and pass EOG’s!!
We will try to have as much fun as possible!!!
Class Rules & Expectations
2015-2016
1. Treat others as you want to be treated.
2. Respect your teacher and classmates by:
Listening carefully
Respecting others’ belongings
Respect school property
3. Be ORGANIZED!!
cubby – inside and out; homework; classwork; backpack; self
4. Complete assignments neatly and on time
5. Practice good manners
6. Work quietly, do not disturb others
7. Practice safety on the playground
8. Always walk in an orderly, quiet, straight line
9. Control your behavior
10. Wash/sanitize your hands regularly
Behavior
• Woodland Heights Elementary is using a
Behavior Log system this year.
“Pink Sheet”
• Parent Communication: phone call or email
• Behavior in Enhancements, Hallways, Cafeteria,
Media Center
4th Grade Curriculum
Follow the instructions below to view curriculum for 4th grade.
From the Iredell Statesville school website:
1. Click on departments
2. Click on curriculum
3. Click on common core essential standards
4. Click on common core wiki to see the
curriculum guide
The pamphlet on your desk gives you a
snapshot of what your child is learning this
year in 4th grade
Common Core
The common core is basically the standard
course of study. It is the standards we have
always taught. The only differences may be
different approaches to the same standard,
and implementing more writing into all
subject areas.
Common Core Parent Connection
• If you would like to learn more about the
common core curriculum and how you can
help at home, you can visit the following
website.
• http://pta.org/4446.htm
Testing in 4th Grade
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One baseline test in reading and math.
Two benchmark assessments in reading and math.
AIMS web Math and Reading (every quarter)
EOG’S – Math and Reading, Late May/Early June
District tests allow us to analyze data to see your child’s
strengths and weaknesses. It also lets us see any gaps
they may have missed in their previous years of learning.
Knowing this information helps us to differentiate for your
child based on their particular needs. We create
enrichment and remediation groups from this data.
4th grade Curriculum
• Reading: novel units, AR, non-fiction, trade books, guided reading
groups, interactive notebooks, Daily 5, and book reports.
• Language Arts: vocabulary, grammar, figurative language and
writing.
• Daily 5 model: Read to Self, Read to Someone, Listen to Reading,
Work on Writing, and Word Work
• P.R.O.B.E.: Personal Research On Basically Everything
• Science and Social Studies are integrated into literacy.
Scholastic News may be a Social Studies grade and/or an ELA
grade.
ELA: Reading, Writing,
Language Arts
• Daily 5: Independent Work: Read to Self,
Listen to Reading, Read to Someone,
Word Work, and Work on Writing
• Reading: Group Novels, Interactive
Notebook lessons, Vocabulary,
Poetry, and AR
• Language Arts: Grammar, Writing, and
Figurative Language
Accelerated Reading
• Accelerated reading goals are set according to
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your child’s individual reading levels based on
their STAR test. They must meet their AR goal
to participate in end of quarter celebrations.
Must meet at least 2 to participate in end of year
kickball tourney.
Celebrations:
1st quarter: Scarecrow Building
2nd Quarter: Movie and PJ Day
3rd Quarter: Peeps Dioramas
4th Quarter: Kickball Tournament
Mathematics
• A variety of instructional practices are used in
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Mathematics; whole group lessons; small group
lessons based on skills that need to be
remediated and/or enriched; and individual
instruction as needed.
Interactive Notebook
HAWK Time: Small group activities, utilizing
parent volunteers.
Social Studies/Science
• Socials studies: map skills, North Carolina
geography’ and North Carolina history.
• Field Trips: Raleigh (11/20/15)
Old Salem (April)
• Science: inquiry experiments, hands on
projects, note taking, quizzes, and tests….
Science fair projects- more info to come
• We also have Fire Safety once a
month/Fire Safety Bowl
Weekly Homework
• Planners: Students write down assignments each day
after enhancement. I check planners daily before they
pack up to see that they have their assignments.
• Reading: 20 or more minutes daily, complete one
reading journal entry. Any three completed by Thursday
• Math: 1 Math assignment each day
Moby Max, Tenmarks
• Vocabulary: Greek and Latin roots, daily assignment
• No homework on Fridays!
Report Card Scale & Assignment Weights
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B
C
D
F
100-90
89-80
79-70
69-60
Below a 60
Tests & Projects
40%
Classwork
20%
Class Participation 20%
Homework
20%
Daily Schedule
7:10-7:30 Arrival/Morning Work
7:30-9:00 Math
9:0-9:15 Snack
9:15-10:40 ELA (Reading, Writing, Language Arts)
10:40-11:15 HAWKS
11:15-12:00 Enhancement
12:00-12:20 Planners, Read Aloud
12:20-12:45 Lunch
12:50-1:15 Recess
1:15-2:00 Science/Social Studies
2:00-2:15 Clean Up/dismissal
Conferences
Fall: October
Spring: April
Sign Up Genius will be used for setting up your
conferences. You may request a conference
anytime during the year if needed.
Communication
• Weekly Newsletter – email
• Email – the best way 
• Phone Calls
• Student Planner
• Written Notes
Celebrations
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Nov- Scarecrow building
Jan- Movies and Popcorn
April- Build PEEPS dioramas
June- Kickball Tournament
Class Celebrations
• October- Pirate Day Oct 29 , various pirate crafts
• December- “Winter” celebration, snacks, games
• February- special snack and exchange valentines
Field Trips
• Raleigh: November 20, 2015
• Old Salem: April/May
• Fire Station: May
We love our PTO!!
• Thanks to our PTO, here are some of the amazing things
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our school has received to enhance your child’s learning
experience.
iPads
Laptop Carts
Document Cameras
Playground equipment
ACC Reading and Math
Leveled Book Room
Moby Max
Thank you for you support all year!!
Thank you for coming!!!!.