FOURTH GRADE
CURRICULUM NIGHT
2015-2016
4A-Mrs. Bethany Walsh
4B-Ms. Cassie Truden
4C-Mrs. Amy Scott and Miss Lydia Merhaut
Classroom Policies
Supplies = Key to Organization!
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Expandable file
All books should be covered
Assignment book
Extra supplies at home in case your child
needs replacement materials
Assignment Book
• Needs to be signed every night
Parents, please check for homework completion
and sign when your child has completed his/her
work!
• Will be checked at school daily
• Will be written in by teacher if
homework was not completed for
each class
(This homework will still need to be completed!)
Fourth Grade Weekly Schedule
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Monday
8:50-9:15
9:15-10:15
10:15-11:15
11:15-11:45
11:45-12:15
12:15-12:45
12:45-1:45
1:45-2:15
2:15-2:45
2:45-3:15
3:15-3:25
Morning Work
Math
Integrated Arts
ELA (part 1)
Lunch
Recess
ELA (part 2)
Science
Social Studies
STEM
Assignment Books
Weekly Schedule Cont.
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Tuesday
8:50-9:15
9:15-10:15
10:15-11:45
11:45-12:15
12:15-12:45
12:45-1:30
1:30-2:10
2:10-2:45
2:45-3:20
3:20-3:25
Morning Work
Math
ELA
Lunch
Recess
Special
Science
Social Studies
STEM
Assignment Books
Weekly Schedule Cont.
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Wednesday
8:50-9:15
9:15-10:15
10:15-11:45
11:45-12:15
12:15-12:45
12:45-1:30
1:30-2:15
2:15-2:30
2:30-3:15
3:15-3:25
Morning Work
Math
ELA
Lunch
Recess
Special
Band/Orchestra
Assignment Books
Chorus
Dismissal
Weekly Schedule Cont.
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Thursday
8:50-9:15
9:15-10:15
10:15-11:45
11:45 -12:15
12:15-12:45
12:45-1:30
1:30-2:10
2:10-2:45
2:45-3:20
3:20-3:25
Morning Work
Math
ELA
Lunch
Recess
Special
Science
Social Studies
STEM
Assignment Books
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Weekly Schedule Cont.
Friday
8:50-9:15
9:15-10:15
10:15-11:45
11:45 -12:15
12:15-12:45
12:45-1:30
1:30-2:10
2:10-2:45
2:45-3:20
3:20-3:25
Morning Work
Math
ELA
Lunch
Recess
Special
Science
Social Studies
STEM
Assignment Books
MATH
• Harcourt curriculum and Rocket Math
• Placement
- Academic 1
- Academic 2
• District Placement Criteria
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3rd grade ITBS scores
Basic Facts test
3rd Grade End of Book Test
Attribute Sheet
Math Concepts
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Unit 1:
Unit 2:
Unit 3:
Unit 4:
Unit 5:
Unit 6:
Unit 7:
Unit 8:
Unit 9:
Understand Whole Numbers and Operations
Time, Data, and Graphing
Multiplication and Division Facts
Multiply by 1- and 2-Digit Numbers
Divide by 1- and 2-Digit Divisors
Geometry and Algebra
Fractions and Probability
Measurement and Decimals
Perimeter, Area, and Volume
Math Evaluation
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Unit Tests (Concepts)
Chapter Quizzes (Computation)
Written Communication
Rocket Math (doesn’t affect math grade)
Problem Solving
Homework Completion
Math Homework
Usually one or two pages will be
assigned everyday to reinforce what
was learned in class.
• Assigned homework
• Optional homework
Students will be given credit for
homework completed on-time.
SCIENCE
• Pearson Scott Foresman Science
- Life Science
- Earth Science
- Physical Science
- Space and Technology
Science Evaluation
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Chapter Tests
Science Notebooks
In-class Assignments
Projects
Science Homework
Assignments will be given on an as-neededbasis to reinforce specific skills and concepts
learned in class. All tests will be announced in
class, and if needed, material should be
reviewed at home.
Students will receive credit for completed
notebook pages (classwork and homework) as a
part of their science grades.
SOCIAL STUDIES
• Harcourt Curriculum
• Key Concept: U.S. Regions
– Exploring the U.S.
– U.S. Economy
– Exploring the Northeast
– Exploring the Southeast
– Exploring the Midwest
– Exploring the Southwest
– Exploring the West
• Current Events
– Student Presentations
– TIME for Kids Magazines (Thanks to the PTO!)
Social Studies
Evaluation
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Tests
State Quizzes
Classwork/Notebook
Current Events
Projects
Social Studies Homework
Assignments will be given on an as-neededbasis to reinforce specific skills and
concepts learned in class. All tests will be
announced in class, and if needed, material
should be reviewed at home.
Students will receive credit for completed
notebook pages (classwork and homework)
as a part of their social studies grades.
STEM/STEAM
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Science
Technology
Engineering
Art
Mathematics
STEM/STEAM
• Challenges
• Projects
• Makerspace
• Digital Portfolios
• http://www.weebly.com/weebly/userHome.php
ELA (English Language
Arts) - Reading
Harcourt StoryTown Themes
• Theme 1: Facing Challenges
• Theme 2: Getting the Job Done
• Theme 3: Natural Changes
• Theme 4: Imagination at Work
• Theme 5: A New Home
• Theme 6: Exploring Our World
ELA (English Language
Arts) - Reading
A series of leveled activities and resource
materials exist to meet the varied needs of
learners. Sample skills that are developed
through these resources include:
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Various types of literature (Main and Paired Selections)
Robust Vocabulary
Comprehension
Focus Skills
Fluency
Reading Homework
Assignments will be given on an as-needed-basis to
reinforce specific skills and concepts learned in class.
SQUIRT – To build comprehension skills and foster
reading fluency, students are required to read at home
at least 5 nights a week for a minimum of 15 minutes.
The book log provided to your child will help to monitor
student book selections and movement towards the goal
of 25 chapter books by the end of the year.
Mrs. Scott
Frindle
Andrew Clemens
9/13/12
ELA (English Language
Arts) - Grammar
• Types and Parts of Sentences
– Declarative, interrogative, exclamatory,
and imperative
– Subjects, predicates, etc.
– Simple, compound, and complex sentences
• Parts of Speech
– Nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs,
pronouns, antecedents, articles, etc.
ELA (English Language
Arts) - Writing
• Weekly Writing/Journal Prompts
• Writing Workshops
– Narrative
– Informational
– Persuasive
Grammar & Writing Homework
Assignments will be given on an asneeded-basis to reinforce specific
skills and concepts learned in class.
Students will be given credit for
Notebooks/packets completed in class
ELA (English Language
Arts) - Spelling
• Harcourt StoryTown: Spelling Component
• Daily morning work
• Thursdays (4A) or Fridays (4B and 4C): Unit Tests
• Optional Challenge Words - for students who
earn an A on that lesson’s test
• Spelling lists online
Spelling Homework
Homework will be distributed each Thursday or
Friday. Students will select at least 3 activities
in a row on their tic-tac-toe board to complete
throughout the week and turn in by Thursday.
Please sign the bottom of this sheet to verify
your child completed the marked activities.
Feel free to cut the list off of the Tic-Tac-Toe
homework to keep at home to prepare for the
test on Friday.
Challenge
ELA- Evaluation
Reading (Letter grade)
• Weekly comprehension, vocabulary, and focus skill
quizzes
Grammar (Letter grade)
• Weekly skill quizzes and notebook completion
Writing (Developmental Skill Indicators in place of a
letter grade. Assessed at the end of each semester.
Grades for writing will not appear on Parent Portal.)
• Theme writings/Writing workshops
• Writing portfolios
Spelling (Letter grade)
• Weekly tests
• Credit for homework completion and notebook
completion
ELA
Check teacher
website or email
for weekly study
guides!
Caring to Learn,
Learning to Care
• Paws Program
• Bully Prevention Program
(weekly classroom meetings)
• Plinko Points
IES Bully Prevention Rules
1- We will not bully others.
2- We will help students who are
bullied.
3- We will include students who are
left out.
4- If we know that someone is being
bullied, we will tell an adult at
school and an adult at home.
IES Bully Prev. Program Cont.
In regard to Rule #4, if your child
reports bullying behavior to you,
please notify one of the following
people at IES:
• Teacher
• Counselor
• Principal
IES Bully Prev. Program Cont.
• Please also try to help your child
know the difference between
bullying and peer conflict.
• We are reminding the students to
not “label” others as “bullies”
since it is their BEHAVIOR which
was inappropriate and can be
adjusted/learned from.
IES Bully Prev. Program Cont.
• To help make the distinction
between bullying and conflict,
know that we are teaching
students:
– Bullying is when someone repeatedly and
on purpose says or does mean or hurtful
things to another person who has a hard
time defending himself or herself.
Bullying can be direct or indirect. Direct
includes hitting, teasing, name calling,
etc. Indirect is rumors, exclusion, and
cyber-bullying.
Wellness Policy
• Birthday Celebrations
– 48 hour notice for all edible healthy
treats
– Obtain an approval form online.
– Non-edible treats work best!
• Test Packets
CLOSING 
• Parent Portal (TYLER gradebook)
• Websites (IES and Fourth Grade)
– Announcements online (as well as communication via homeroom email)
– Links to access online textbooks
• Math
• Social Studies
• Reading
• Science
• STEM
• Please visit your child’s classroom tonight to tour the room. Take
home the information on your child’s desk, check the class email
list, sign-up for a conference with your child’s homeroom teacher,
and leave a note for your child to start their day tomorrow!
THANK YOU!!!