Welcome to BJRF: Mrs. Boone, Mrs. Jones,

Mrs. Ryan, and Mrs. Faulkenberry’s Fourth Grade

Classes

Welcome to Fourth Grade! We will focus on an overview of

your child’s life in the 4th grade. A little about Mrs. Boone, Mrs.

Ryan, Mrs. Jones, and Mrs. Faulkenberry

Please write any questions on an index card and turn it in to one of the teachers if we did not have an opportunity to answer it during our time together.

Classroom Goals To be part of a POSITIVE classroom

community.

To reach academic and social levels to be prepared for 5th Grade and Middle

School.

Co-TeachingWhat does it look like?

Involves two or more teachers with equal status sharing a classroom.

Includes purposeful instruction – both teachers actively engaged.

Takes place in the general education classroom.

Provides opportunities for differentiated instruction.

Community The 4th grade is a community. Morning Meetings RRC (Respect, Responsibility, Choose

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Daily Schedule 8:00-8:15 Morning Meeting 8:10- 9:00 Specials 9:00-10:20 Boone/Ryan-Math/Science/Health,

Jones/Faulkenberry-Integrated LA 10:20-10:45 Recess 10:45-10:55 Continue lesson from morning 10:58-11:28 Boone/Ryan: Lunch 11:02-11:32 Jones/Faulkenberry-Lunch 11:30-12:15 Continue lesson from morning 12:15-2:00 Boone/Ryan-Integrated LA,

Jones/Faulkenberry-Math 2:00-2:10 Pack Up/Read Aloud

Math Math

Standards: Number sense Problem solving Fractions Multiplication and division

Multiplication facts Guided Math and Centers Homework nightly

Use journal

Reading Literacy Workstations: Daily 5

Read to Self, Read to Someone, Word Work, Work on Writing, Listen to Reading

Guided Reading Groups Nightly Reading

20 minutes per night Classroom Challenge~ Can

we read around the room?

Language Arts Language Arts

Writing/Grammar Spelling (no longer a separate grade on the

report card)

Writer’s Workshop Narrative Informational Opinion

Health Nutrition/Personal Health Emotional/Mental Health Medicine Safety Disease Prevention Growth and Development Personal Safety

ScienceTopics for Science-WaterWeatherForce and MotionLightSoundStars and Star PatternsEarth, Moon, and Solar SystemEcosystemsProtective Adaptations

Social Studies Map and Globe skills-throughout the

year Economics Basics Maps and Globes Native Cultures Early Explorers Colonization American Revolution The New Nation Western Expansion Reform Movements

Binders

Note taking

Synergy: GRADING SCALE:

A: 90-100%B: 80-89%C: 74-79%D: 70-73%F: 0-69%

* If your child receives below a 75% on an assignment, the student can make corrections and receive a new grade based on an average of the two assignments.

Fourth Grade Policies and Procedures

“One of most common mistakes parents make, is to want to make everything easy for their children. It’s painful for parents to see their

children struggle. If children never do anything difficult, however, they never learn that they can successfully meet a challenge” (Hamilton)

Homework 40 minutes of homework may be assigned nightly,

not including Reading nightly Studying for a test Completing a project

Quality not quantity Homework is not completed for a subject grade, but

it is part of the work/study grade on the report card. Students will go to study hall to complete what was not completed for homework.

Classwork Classwork should be completed when assigned

(including morning work). Additional time may be given throughout the day. Cursive/print Unfinished classwork will be marked in the agenda. All classwork can be collected for a grade. Late work may be accepted, but only for partial

credit.

Agenda/RRC Signature required nightly-responsibility of

the student X means no homework was assigned in that

area Students are responsible for completely

writing what is assigned on the agenda. Consequences and Rewards for

Behavior/Work Study Habits Tickets

BYOD/iPad classrooms BYOD

Devices allowed: i-Touch, any tablet device, i-Pad mini, no phones or DS’s allowed

Must be able to access the internet (BYOD Cobb County wireless)

More information at parent meeting~Tuesday, August 20th at 6:30 in the Café.

iPad Pilot Remain at school and in Mrs. Boone/Mrs. Ryan’s Room May be used during Specials Preapproved Apps and Projects Electronic Portfolio

School starts at 7:50 AM and instructional time begins at 8:00.

Students must check in at the school office before coming to class if they arrive after that time.

No checkout after 2:00-per the office Send in a note after an absence.

Cobb County has a policy for absences/tardies. 5, 10, 15

You may send in birthday snacks. Make sure attire is appropriate Check the website weekly for information Make sure your child is reading almost everyday Hat Day- every Friday-$0.50

A few things…

Activities Storyworks Field Trips-

Cobb Youth Museum Fire Safety In House: Star Lab

Testing: CRCT: April

Conferences: October

Communication Academic Updates at 4 ½ weeks E-mail nicola.boone@cobbk12.org or

marybeth.ryan@cobbk12.org, jennifer.woods-jones@cobbk12.org or aleisha.faulkenberry@cobbk12.org No transportation changes please per the front office

Agenda/RRC BLOG/Edmodo/Newsletter

http://vaughanrockets.typepad.com/nicola_boone or http://vaughanrockets.typepad.com/jennifer_woods.jones

Friday Folders-sign weekly

HELP NEEDED~ Treasure Box items Blow Pops Air fresheners Emergency Snacks

Thank you for being here tonight.

We look forward to working with you this

year!

Any questions???