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WELCOME TO CURRICULUM NIGHT!
A BRIEF LOOK INTO FOURTH GRADE
Find your child’s desk. When you arrive, please Update the “Student
Information” sheet. While you wait for the presentation to
begin, please feel free to write your child a note in their journal.
AGENDA FOR TONIGHT 6:00-6:40 pm
TeacherOur schoolOur ClassroomCommon Core StandardsFourth Grade CurriculumHomeworkField TripsYour Role
6:50 – 7:30 PM General session and Specialist Presentations Amphitheater
MISS PADILLA
Background Family Teaching experience Other information
We are asking each family to:
• Consider donating for the annual fundraising drive at their highest level
possible to help fill the $1,000 per student gap in funding.
• Check with your employer on donation matching
• Volunteer for Bingo
To learn more about Choice for Children Education Foundation and what
programs our donations support, go to
www.livermoreccef.org.
• 5 Classroom Rules
• My Expectations• Use I-message• Talk to teacher• Community building
IN-CLASS EXPECTATIONS
10% of what we READ20% of what we HEAR30% of what we SEE
50% of what we SEE and HEAR70% of what is DISCUSSED with
OTHERS80% of what is EXPERIENCED
PERSONALLY95% of what we TEACH TO
SOMEONE ELSE
Positive behavior reinforcement by: ScoreboardSuper ImproversRule cards Class DojoNote home (Practice Cards)Penguin Professions
LVCSAppreciations/ComplimentsDragon’s on Fire
OUR CLASSROOM HAS…
REWARDS AND CONCEQUENCES
In Class PolicyScoreboardPractice CardsNote Home
LVCS School Wide Policy1. Verbal Warning 2. Blue Slip (5-10 minutes)3. Visit to the principal or behavior plan
Please note steps my be skipped if the infraction is severe enough.
A TYPICAL WEEK IN ROOM 2-101!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:15 - 8:30 Morning Routine Morning Routine Morning Routine Morning Routine Morning Routine
8:30 - 8:45
WritingWriting Writing
Writing 4th Grade PE8:45 - 9:00
9:00 - 9:15
9:15 - 9:30Grammar Grammar
9:30 - 9:45Recess 9:30 - 9:50 Recess 9:30 - 9:50 Recess 9:30 - 9:50
9:45 - 10:00Recess 9:47 - 10:07 Recess 9:47 - 10:07
10:00 - 10:15
Math 9:50 - 10:50 Math 9:50 - 10:50 Math 9:50 - 10:5010:15 - 10:30
Math 10:07 - 11:07 Math 10:07 - 11:0710:30 - 10:45
10:45 - 11:00
11:00 - 11:15Reading
Social Studies Reading11:15 - 11:30
Social Studies Reading11:30 - 11:45
Library 11:30-11:5511:45 - 12:00
12:00 - 12:15
Lunch 12:05 - 12:55 Lunch 12:05 - 12:55 Lunch 12:05 - 12:55 Lunch 12:05 - 12:55 Lunch 12:05 - 12:5512:15 - 12:30
12:30 - 12:45
12:45 - 1:00
1:00 - 1:15
Science 1:00 -1:50 Art 1:00 -1:50 PE 1:00 -1:50 Spanish. 1:00 -1:50 Music 1:00 -1:501:15 - 1:30
1:30 - 1:45
1:45 - 2:00
2:00 - 2:15
Spelling 1:50 - 2:35 Science Science Science
Closing
2:15 - 2:30
Friday Fun Club2:30 - 2:45
2:45 - 3:00 Closing & Dismissal 2:55 Closing & Dismissal 2:55 Closing & Dismissal 2:55 Closing & Dismissal 2:55
Miss Padilla’s other duties Cross Country Cross Country Cross Country Cross Country PM Valet
Strings 2:15 - 2:55 Band 2:15 - 2:55
HOMEWORK POLICY
What you can expect 40 minutes + Reading time Reading 100 min./week Math 15-20 min. Language Arts 15-20 min. Spelling 5 min. Communication is key
If exceeding 40 min write note in planner and sign Remind your child to show me during morning routine
Incomplete Homework – Work Room Please check planner and sign
FOURTH GRADE MATH
Pre-test all studentsShuffle according to skill set
New Common Core Math Workbook Begin with standards and stretch Math Facts 20 minute homework policy
LANGUAGE ARTS Reading
4th Grade Core Novels Reading Strategies Genre based units Novels support other content areas
Writing: Step Up to Writing 4th Grade STAR Writing Test? Multi-Paragraph Essay: Narrative, Expository, Persuasive Reports
SPELLING AND GRAMMAR
Collaborative Spelling Program Leveled classesVowel patterns and rules
Vocabulary GrowthPrefixes, suffixes, and root words
Discovering them within our reading
SOCIAL STUDIES
Chronological progression through CA historyColonization and MissionsMexican CaliforniaGold RushGovernmentConnecting California/StatehoodContemporary CaliforniaEconomy
Simulations and Hands-On learning Field Trips
SCIENCE
Integrated class work with science specialistRocks and MineralsFood WebsEnergyElectricityMagnetism
Field Trips to support learning Interactive Text Hands on Activities
4TH GRADE FIELD TRIPS!
October: Mission (Bus?)
December: Exploratorium
April: Malkoff Diggins (3 day/2 night)
May: Sacramento (Bus) Sutter’s Fort, Schoolhouse Museum,
Railroad Museaum, state capitol) June: Alcatraz
Field Trips enhance our curriculum, we take a lot in the 4th grade because we are studying California history. We need chaperones so get fingerprinted, TB tested, and your drivers packet on file.
MALAKOFF DIGGINS: LAST WEEK IN APRIL
California Gold Rush It’s influence on the people and the
landscapeGold PanningHydraulic MiningGhost TownTeam Building
Fundraising ($225) Information Night: TBD http://www.fieldguides.org/gold-rush-
program.html
CLASSROOM SAFETY Severe nut allergies- all tree nuts How you can keep us safe!
Check label/packaging
Gluten-Free
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:
Sign up to volunteer! Either in class or at home, your help is needed.
Donate items on the website: Classroom Supplies
Support: with student’s work and well being!
Communication:Email, meeting, notes, or drop-inWebsite
HOW TO CONTACT ME!Communication is the key to our success! Contact me via email [email protected] Make an appointmentStop by at specialist time, before, or after
school but…I might be on yard duty, at a club, in a meeting, or making copies I need next.
I encourage open communication. Please respect that from 8:15 to 2:55 my focus is on the children.
LVCS READING LAB
The READING LAB is a place where volunteers can meet one-on-one with students who need help with reading skills.
Parents and grandparents can truly make a difference in the lives of our students.
Help our students succeed by volunteering twice a week, for just 30 minutes!
All volunteers will be specially trained for the program they volunteer for.
Are you ready to make a difference?
Contact Mary Wyosnick at [email protected] or stop by the Reading Lab in building 9
TRAININGS start next week….so please sign up today!
BEFORE YOU LEAVE, BE SURE YOU: Questions?
Don’t Forget:Write your child a quick note in their
journalAnd make sure you have a wonderful night!
THANK YOU!MISS PADILLA
If you have additional questions or comments please write them on an index card and drop it in the blue
basket, which is sitting on the round table.
