Welcome Parents!
Mrs. Breiland
4B
Educational Philosophy
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Create a supportive learning
environment that fosters
creative thinking,
responsibility, and respect.
Celebrate learning as an
exciting and lifelong
adventure.
Every child can succeed.
Give them the chance to
SHINE!
Our Day 1
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Unpack/Morning Work
8:50 Morning Meeting
9:00 Word Study
9:35 PE/Health
10:20 Reader’s Workshop
11:20 Recess/Lunch
12:35 World Language
1:05 Writer’s Workshop
1:45 Math
2:35 SS/Science
3:05 End of Day Routine
Math
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Aligned with the Common Core Standards
Everyday Mathematics program
Hands-on approach, allowing students to develop
understanding and fluency with the following:
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Multi-digit multiplication, dividing to find quotients involving multi-digit
dividends
Fraction equivalence, addition and subtraction of fractions with like
denominators, and multiplication of fractions by whole numbers and decimal
notations
Analyzing and classifying geometric figures based on their properties
including: Parallel and perpendicular sides, particular angle measures, and
symmetry
Homework (4-5 times per week)
Parent letter available online
Everyday Math Online
Reader’s Workshop
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Units of Study
Building a Reading Life
Character Study
Nonfiction reading
Research projects/ Informational writing
Historical Fiction
Short Texts, standardized test prep.
Process
Mini Lessons
Independent reading (“Just Right
Books”)
Small group book clubs
Conferences/strategy groups
Writing in response to reading using
direct text references
Individual assessments to determine
reading level and growth
Teacher and student read alouds
Excerpt from Shiloh – Level R (85% accuracy)
We sit on David’s back XXXXX and eat XXXXX his ma makes out of
XXXXX juice. I tell David about the XXXXX I saw with a gray XXXXX and a
red XXXXX, and he tells me XXXXX his aunt’s XXXXX cat that XXXXX just for
the pure XXXXX of making noise. Then I tell him about Judd Travers and how
mean he is to his dogs, not XXXXX Shiloh, of course, and then David says he’s got
this XXXXX to show me.
We go XXXXX to his XXXXX and David says he got a XXXXX and asks
do I XXXXX want to hold it.
“Sure!” I tell him. “What is it?”
“Sit down and XXXXX your eyes and hold out your XXXXX,” says David.
I sit down on the XXXXX of his bed and close my eyes and hold out my
hands. I XXXXX something warm and XXXXX and furry to XXXXX into my
arms. XXXXX I feel XXXXX cold and XXXXX and XXXXX, and when I look,
it’s a XXXXX with sand in it and a hermit XXXXX, XXXXX around with a
XXXXX shell on its back. This is a pet?
“My first pet!” David says. “His name is Hermie.”
Excerpt from Shiloh – Level R (100% accuracy)
We sit on David’s back steps and eat Popsicles his ma makes out of
pineapple juice. I tell David about the fox I saw with a gray body and a red head,
and he tells me about his aunt’s Siamese cat that yowls just for the pure joy of
making noise. Then I tell him about Judd Travers and how mean he is to his dogs,
not mentioning Shiloh, of course, and then David says he’s got this surprise to show
me.
We go upstairs to his room and David says he got a pet and asks do I want to
hold it.
“Sure!” I tell him. “What is it?”
“Sit down and close your eyes and hold out your hands,” says David.
I sit down on the edge of his bed and close my eyes and hold out my hands. I
expect something warm and wiggly and furry to plop into my arms. Instead I feel
something cold and round and plastic, and when I look, it’s a fishbowl with sand in
it and a hermit crab, scurrying around with a shell on its back. This is a pet?
“My first pet!” David says. “His name is Hermie.”
Help your child and the
class at the same time!
Class activation code is: JD4ZL
Writer’s Workshop
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Units of Study
Personal Narrative
Realistic Fiction
Narrative
Personal &
Persuasive Essays
Informational
Writing
Poetry
Memories
*Preparation for
standardized
Testing
Process
•Mini-Lessons
•Prewriting
•Writing
•Revising
•Editing
•Conferencing
•Publishing
•Sharing
*Continual practice in the
conventions of spelling,
punctuation, capitalization,
word usage, paragraphing, etc.
Science/Social Studies
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Science
- Introduction to the Scientific Method
- Magnetism and Electricity
- Structures of Life
- Sun, Moon, Stars and the Solar System
- Foss online
Social Studies
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U.S. Constitution
Lenape Native Americans
Colonial New Jersey
NJ and the American Revolution
Immigration
Change and growth in NJ
NJ Government
Map/Globe skills
My World Social Studies online
Word Study
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Words Their Way
Phonics, Vocabulary, and Spelling Instruction
Students Assessed—Instructional Level
Work in Small Groups
Analyze and Sort Words Based on Sound, Pattern,
and Meaning
Practice words in a variety of ways
Howie!
Writing, responsibility and fun…all
wrapped up in one assignment!
Extra, Extra
Read All About It!
Homework
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Homework is given on a daily basis and will be recorded
in their homework planner – it should take approximately
40 minutes
Reading logs are due every Friday. Students must read
30 minutes a night for five out of seven nights.
Homework is a review of daily class work and will help
improve their understanding of concepts
Please encourage effort and neatness
Please initial your child’s homework planner each night
(Note: In January things will change slightly)
Classroom Goals
In addition to academic goals,
students will strive to meet
the following goals:
Treat classmates and staff
with courtesy and respect
Be a responsible member of
a classroom community
Meet and exceed
Chesterfield School
expectations
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Grading
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100 – 90
89 – 80
79 – 70
69 – 65
64 and below
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Determined by tests, quizzes,
homework, classwork, class
participation, attentiveness, and
effort
Conferences, Progress Reports,
& Report Cards
Conferences (11/19(E), 11/20(A), 11/23(E), 11/24(A))
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 1 Trimester – all students
nd rd Trimesters– as needed and requested
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Progress Reports
 Available on-line
Report Cards
 Available on-line Dec., March, June
 Progress Reports available on-line Oct., Jan., May
Odds & Ends
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Subscribe to my webpage and receive E-Alerts
Specials schedule listed on my webpage
Please call by 9am if your child will be absent and send a note the
day they return
A note must be sent if your child’s dismissal routine changes or if
it’s different for that day
Please send lunch money in a marked envelope or baggie with your
child’s name, lunch account number, and 4B clearly printed.
Report cards are available to print for 2 weeks
Please send in a snack on half days
Approved food list available on my webpage
Procedure for birthday invites
Communication
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Mrs. Kim Breiland
kbreiland@chesterfield.nj.k12us.com
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Letters
My Webpage
Conferences upon
request (In addition to
parent-teacher
conference in November)
Phone: 609-298-6900
The PARCC replaces NJ ASK, with the exception of NJ Ask science for 4th graders, as the
assessment tool used to measure student achievement.
PARCC brings changes in how we assess our students with:
• New ways of evaluating thinking skills important for careers in the future
• Evaluation of the Common Core Curriculum
• Online administration of the test
Although testing starts in 3rd grade, we will start preparing students in Kindergarten.
• Teaching new curriculum
• Practicing problem solving
• Increasing use of computer skills
Quick facts:
• We are mandated as a public school to administer this test.
• Testing window is March/April
• LAL and Math are tested
• Only one testing session: 3 to 4 days
• Computer based
• Information/practice tests available on the Pearson web site
Best Wishes for a Wonderful Year!