Welcome
Kotowski’s
Parents
2010-2011
Fourth Grade Curriculum
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Based on Common Core Standards
Common Core objectives are covered on
the EOG tests at the end of the year.
EOG data will be available in the fall of
next year.
No EOG re-takes this year.
May – Reading/Math EOG
Refer to the curriculum brochure for
details about 4th grade studies sent home
at Open House.
Organization
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Getting organized is essential to
fourth grade success!
Folders: Green Homework Folder
Newsletter
Data will be in green folder
Homework
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Homework is assigned on a daily basis.
Assignments are copied into the
planner every afternoon.
Reading 30 minutes
Math Workbook page
Wordly Wise Wednesdays
Grading
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Grades are based on unit and chapter
tests, quizzes, class work assignments,
and projects.
Graph tests at home.
All graded tests and quizzes will be
sent home for review. Return work
that is stamped.
Daily Schedule
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7:20-8:00
8:00-9:00
9:00-9:25
9:30-10:25
10:30- 11:25
11:30-11:55
12:01-12:26
12:26-12:36
12:40-1:15
1:20 –2:00
2:00-2:15
2:17
Morning Work
Math
Language Arts
Enhancements
Language Arts (continued)
Recess
Lunch
Restroom
Science or Social Studies
Science or Social Studies
Planners and Pack Up
Dismissal
Language Arts
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We will use the reading series and
leveled readers.
Reading Essential Skills
Dolphin Time will begin September
24th with a differentiated focus to
meet the needs of all readers.
Spelling (Magic Hat Words)
Wordly Wise (wordlywise3000.com)
Math
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Math Essentials
Fact Quizzes on Tuesdays and
Thursdays
Practice Website
http://iss.schoolwires.com/lnelem/site/default.asp
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Nightly homework in Practice Book
Math/Reading Textbook Online
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https://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/snpapp/login/login.jsp
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User Name: fourthgrade
Password: dolphin2012
Science/Social Studies
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Approximately four week units.
Science: Magnetism/Electricity,
Earth in the Universe, Rocks and
Minerals, Ecosystems, Nutrition
Social Studies: North Carolina State
Symbols, Regions, Map Skills,
Government, Economy, History
AR Reading
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Each child takes the STAR test to
determine their ZPD, zone of proximal
development.
Goals are set based on their individual
reading level.
Students should have 1 fiction and 1 nonfiction book checked out from the library.
Reading 30 minutes at home
AR Winner’s Circle Parties
AR Progress from home website
Classroom Management
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Conduct is managed using a “clip”
system.
Students exhibiting inappropriate
or irresponsible behavior will “clip
down” and students exhibiting
positive behavior will “clip up”.
Be Safe, Be Responsible, and
Be Respectful
Enrichment Opportunities
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Student Council (Mrs. Chappell)
Battle of the Books (Mrs. Turner)
Fire Safety Bowl (Mrs. Gambill)
Robotics (Mrs. Orr)
Odyssey of the Mind (Miss Webb)
Chess Club (Mr. Russo)
Math Expo (Mrs. Orr)
Science Fair (Mrs. Orr)
Girls on the Run (Mrs. Kersten)
Parent Volunteers
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Room Parent –
Book Parents (labeling books)
Field Trip Chaperones
Old Salem- December 13, 2012
Raleigh- March 8, 2013
Student Birthdays
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Student birthdays may be
recognized with a class book.
If sending in cupcakes…they must be
store bought and passed out during
lunch.
Class birthday book
Celebrations
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Halloween Treat
Winter Party
Valentine’s Day Treat
End of Year Party
Home/School Communication
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Email: kkotowski@iss.k12.nc.us
Website:
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Click “Our Staff” and “Kotowski,Kelly”
Fall conferences coming soon!
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iss.schoolwires.com/lnelem/site/default.asp
Thank you for your support!
Together, we can make this a
great year for your child!