The Fourth Grade Team

Mr. Vrudny, Mrs. Kirchner, Mrs. Scheurman, Mr. Nguyen, Ms. Warden

A Look at Fourth Grade Language Arts

Anthology StoriesWhole and small group instructionBook GroupsEmphasis on a variety of genresComprehension strategiesRead AloudSpellingGrammarWritingCommon assessments

A Look at Fourth Grade Math

Twelve units of studyJournal assignments that align with the daily

concepts taught in classStudy links – checked and signed Tests – given at the end of each unitTechnology to supplement: IXL, Xtra Math,

Khan Academy, etc.

A Look at Social Studies

Regions of the United States, Mexico, and Canada

Map SkillsCurrent EventsConstitution and the American Government

A Look at Science

Units of study include:Water PropertiesElectricity and MagnetismEarth MaterialsEnergy and Matter

A Look at Health

Variety of Topics - “The Great Body Shop” magazine form

Topics include: safety, digestion, drug/alcohol free, hearing, teeth, etc.

Basic Aid Training (volunteers needed)

Miscellaneous Classroom Information

Assignment Planners - Signed every night, great way to communicate with us

Family vacation? Complete assignments when you return

Report Cards – found online in January and June

Classroom Conferences - Individual teacher schedule, look for information coming soon

Homework

Math - journal page (JP) and study link (SL)Reading - at least 20 minutesOccasional homework in the other content areasOther work that is not completed during the

school day

Please note: We always have homework time built into our day. When students use time well, they can often complete work during the day.

Missing, Late, or Incomplete Homework

Fourth Grade Policy:Students will miss extra morning recess to

complete homework that is incomplete. If finished work was left at home they will still

miss recess.No calls homeWe want to work on good habits and

consequences that will encourage learning from mistakes. If a student is missing recess on a regular basis we will contact you directly and try to work on a plan to improve the situation.

Specialists

Physical Education – Ms. HurwitzMusic – Mrs. GardnerTechnology – Mr. HinnenkampArt – Ms. JoselynSpanish – Senorita Cartford

Expectations

We expect the children to:Follow the school philosophy: Be Safe, Be

Kind, Work HardBe respectful to classmates, teachers, staff,

parents, and visitorsTake responsibility for their choicesDo their very best and work hardParticipate in every activityAll students will follow their dismissal plan

unless a note is sent

Parent-Teacher Partnership

We ask that parents partner with us to…Stay informed of classroom and school

activities Set aside a time at home when homework can

be completedWork with your child on an organizational

model to get homework and materials back and forth to school each day

Communicate any concerns or questions you have

Closing Thoughts

Thank you for taking the time to attend today. We hope the information we shared will be helpful to you as the year progresses. We’re excited for a great year and we hope you are, too!

Closing Thoughts…Sign up for basic aid training at the tableConferences will be scheduled later!Field trips: Bakken Museum and Bowling