Welcome to Curriculum Night!
Mrs. Brock
4th Grade Teacher
Room: A-4
Mrs. Brock
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Happily married and had a new addition to the family
6 months ago: Thunder! 
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Master of Arts in Education
University of Washington Outstanding Woman (2011)
Martinez Foundation Fellow (2013)
Spent the last 7 years in Tacoma
◦ Taught 5th grade
◦ College Prep Advisor for high school students
◦ Mentored students through a few non-profit organizations
Brock Family of Three!
Thunder, Anthony, Rachel Diane
Agenda
Math (Bridges + Number Corner)
 Literacy (Harcourt)
 Writing (Step-Up to Writing)
 Science (FOSS)
 Social Studies (Washington)
 OWL Expectations
 Classroom Policies (HW, Behavior)
 School Policies (drop off, pick up, notes,
classroom birthday treats)
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Math
Bridges (1 hour)
 Number Corner (20-30 minutes)
 Math Intervention (30 minutes)
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◦ Intervention or Enrichment
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Assessments
◦ Pre & Post Unit Assessments
◦ Student Reflection sheets for growth
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Fall Math Night to come…
Literacy
Harcourt “Trophies” curriculum
 Spelling Words every week from the story
 Vocabulary word practice
 Guided comprehension questions w/tape
 Partner Reading for fluency
 Student practice book
 Test every Friday on Spelling Words and
Story Questions
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Writing / Language Arts
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Step-Up to Writing curriculum
◦ Structure/Format:
 Green
 Yellow
 Red
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3 Types listed in CCSS:
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◦ Opinion
◦ Expository
◦ Narrative
Language Arts used from Harcourt
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Grammar, Word choice, Word meanings
Science
NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards)
 WA Science Standards:
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Systems, Inquiry, Application
Physical Science
Earth and Space Science
Life Science
FOSS kits
 4th Grade Field Trips w/both classes
 Water Quality Monitoring – Beatty Creek
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Social Studies
Washington “Our Home”
 Washington State History
+ Native American History
 Non-fiction writing infused through Social
Studies curriculum
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OWL Expectations
Owls
 Will show respect,
 Live responsibly, and
 Stay safe.
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Classroom Policies - Homework
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Homework (Daily)
◦ We may start using an agenda sheet to fill out.
◦ Math is sporadic per the new curriculum
 Practice Math Facts!
 Multiplication Flash cards 5-10 mins/day
 Daily Practice workbook (unless finished in class)
 Home Connections
◦ Read every night for 20-30 minutes
 Reading log to come –needs parent signature
 Student Workbook pages (unless finished in class)
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Incomplete Work Form (gold)
◦ Will be sent home as necessary
◦ Study Hall Wednesdays during AM recess
Classroom Policies - Behavior
Classroom Rewards & Individual Rewards
 Clip Chart
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◦ All start on GREEN every day.
 Can move up to Star Student (red)
 Can move down to Contact Home (navy blue)
School Policies
Drop off is at 8:50 a.m.
 Pick up is at 3:30 p.m.
 Notes required for transportation
changes
 Classroom birthday treats must be store
bought. No homemade goodies 
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