Welcome to the 4th Grade

2015-2016

Ms. Holmes

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Who is Ms. Holmes? Hometown: Norfolk, VA

(Virginia Beach Area) Currently perusing M.A

in Administration and Supervision.

Graduated from Hampton University Elementary Education

Experience Kindergarten & 4th Grade Middle School

Apprentice Teacher

Schedule Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday8:20-8:30

Unpack/Morning Work8:20-9:07

Art8:20-8:30

Unpack/Morning Work8:20-8:30

Unpack/Morning Work8:20-8:30

Unpack/Morning Work8:30-9:10

Spelling/Grammar9:10-9:30

Unpack/Morning Work

8:30-9:30Math

8:30-9:30Math

8:30-9:30Math

9:12-9:57Spanish

9:30-10:15Math

9:30-9:45Snack

9:30-9:45Snack

9:30-9:45Snack

10:00-10:15Snack

10:15-10:30Snack 9:45-10:45

Reading9:45-10:45

Reading9:45-10:45

Reading/Spelling10:15-11:00Math

10:30-11:15 Reading

11:00-11:30Reading Skills

11:15-11:30 Spelling/Grammar

10:48-11:32Computers

10:48-11:32Computers

10:48-11:32Spanish

11:35-12:20 Lunch/Recess

12:20-12:30 Restroom/Water Break

12:30-1:10Science

12:30-1:10Social Studies

12:30-1:10Science

12:30-1:10Social Studies

12:30-1:00Religion

1:15-2:00Religion

1:10-1:40 Writing

1:15-2:00Religion

1:10-1:40Writing

1:00-1:15Independent Reading

2:00-2:30Writing

1:40-2:00Dismissal Prep

2:00-2:30Spelling/Grammar

1:40-2:00Dismissal Prep

1:15-2:15Science Lab2:15-2:30

JA Biz Town2:30-2:50

Dismissal Prep2:03-2:50

P.E2:30-2:50

Dismissal Prep2:03-2:50

Music2:30-2:50

Dismissal Prep

Fun & Fantastic 4th Grade What will we be learning?

Writing Grammar Mechanics Writing (Personal Narrative, Book Report, How to Essay and Persuasive)

Reading Story Elements Supporting Evidence Non-Fiction Studies

Math Place Value to Billions Double Digit-Multiplication Long Division Operations with Fractions Operations with Decimals

Social Studies 50 States Maryland History

Science Cells Solar System Energy and Force

Grading Scale Math, Science & Social Studies Homework 10% Participation 10% Classwork 25% Quizzes 25% Test/Project 30%

Grading Scale Continued

English Language Arts Homework 10% Participation 10% Classwork 25% Quizzes 25% Test/Project/Writing Cycles 30%

Procedures

Morning Routine Dismissal Routine Daily Homework

Signature in the Agenda Nightly Reading

PBIS(Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support)

Be Safe Be Respectful Be Responsible

By Always Using Appropriate Touch, Language, and Actions

Bulldog Tickets Points ClassDojo Holmes’ Bucks

Nightly Reading Continued

• 15 minutes daily • Notes/Response to

Literature • Fluency • Vocabulary• Comprehension • AR Points

School Webpage

School Webpage

School Webpage

School Webpage

Important Dates First Day ( August 24th) Noon Dismissal (August 25th)

Ways to Support Our Classroom

Adpotaclassroom.org School Store Book Donations

A COUPLE MORE POINTS Birthdays Newsletter Collecting Forms

Index Cards Questionnaire

Questions???