Back to School Night
Fourth Grade
4th Grade Staff
Kathy Law
Dianedra
AytonaDonna Gatesman
Elizabeth Bauman
Olivia House
Elizabeth Bradbury
Megan TirallaPeggy Borrego
Our Vision & Mission
VISIONEvery student is inspired to learn and empowered to excel
MISSIONWe cultivate a vibrant learning community that prepares students to thrive in a dynamic world
Our Schedule9:10 Morning Work
9:30 Math
10:45 *Snack* Content
11:30 Specials
12:30 Recess/Lunch
1:30 Reading/Writing/Vocabulary
3:30 Afternoon Meeting
3:45 Stack/Pack/Rack
School Closing/Delay Notifications
Email and text: HCPSS News
System website:www.hcpss.org
Facebook:www.facebook.com/HoCoSchools
Twitter: @hcpss
MathCommon Core:
• Operations and Algebraic Thinking
• Factors, Multiples, Prime and Composite
• Number Operations in Base 10
• Place Value, Addition and Subtraction
• Number and Operations- Fractions
• Equivalent, Ordering, Multiplying by a whole number
• Measurement and Data
• Line plot, measurement and conversion
• Geometry
• Angles, shapes
… and of course Football fact Friday
Vocabulary• 15 minute
daily instruction
• Daily homework
Writing• Informational
• Endangered Animal
• Narrative• Memoir
• Opinion
Language Arts
WORD STUDY A Powerful New Approach
Suffixes
Greek & Latin Roots
PrefixesPhonics
Spelling
Vocabulary
Did you know??
• The English language has approximately 2,000,000 words
• Technology contributes 20,000 new words per year
• School texts and reading materials include more than 180,000 different words
• Over 60% of the words students encounter in their reading have recognizable word parts
Word StudyTHEN
• Assigned word lists • Little or no connection to
curricular areas or each other
• The weekly assignment: “Find and write a definition for each word,” or “Use each word in a sentence”
• A test came at the end of the week (rote memorization)
Why UseThis New Approach?
• Systematic approach to word awareness and vocabulary building
• 90% of English words of two or more syllables are of Greek or Latin origin
• Most academic vocabulary is derived from Latin and Greek origins
Word StudyNOW
• Word lists are organized through meaningful roots or patterns
• Expand and deepen word knowledge during content-area study
• The weekly assignment: “Meet the Root, Combine and
Create, Read and Reason,
Extend and Explore”
• Applied spelling and language conventions tests
WORD STUDY IN SCHOOLGrades 3, 4,5
• Meet the Root: students define and conquer a list of words as they identify the word parts and roots
• Combine and Create: students combine words built from the root and pattern
• Read and Reason: students read text in which they encounter the word part/root
• Extend and Explore: students create new applications for the vocabulary
Building Vocabulary
Assessments
Grades 3, 4, 5
Dictation
Word Meaning
Applied knowledge
Weekly Language Arts Homework Grades 1 through
5Daily Reading: Students will read for a specified time (according to grade level) with a parent signature
Quick Write: Twice a week students will select a “quick write” topic based on Science, Social Studies, and Health Standards. Word Study Pattern menu: Twice a week students will choose an activity from the “Word Study” menu provided. These word study activities follow the new word pattern introduced in school.
Please note: Words that are included on the “Week’s Word Study Pattern” are only suggested words for practice. Students will not be tested on these words, they will be tested on their knowledge of the actual “word study pattern”.
“WORD STUDY” AT HOMEGrades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
• Word Sorts: students sort for the pattern• Word Hunts: students search for the
pattern in a variety of text• Word Associations: write additional words
that connect to the target word or pattern• Vocabulary: students find new and
interesting words to put in their notebooks
Informational
• Biography
• Endangered Species
Literary• Poetry
• Folktales
• Fairytales
• Myths
• Legends
• Fables
• Fantasy
• Historical Fiction
Reading
Science• Science and Engineering
Practices
• Life Science: Impact of the Environment
• Earth and Space Science: Changing Earth
• Physical Science: Electricity
Social Studies• Maryland: The First
People
• Maryland: From Settlement to State
• Maryland: Growth and Change
• Maryland: Modern Maryland (1870-Present)
Content
Health•Disease Prevention and Control
•Nutrition and Fitness
•Safety, First Aid and Injury Prevention
Homework• Monday-Thursday: Math, Vocabulary,
Writing, Reading
• Homework written in agenda books
• Students will note if there is not homework for that evening
• Student’s responsibility
• Assignments can also be found online
Home/School Communication
• Homework assignment book• Homework
• Daily behavior check
• Notes/Letters
• Phone • teacher hours 8:30-4:05
School News and Information
Social mediaWeb
Face-to-Face
Texts
Elkridge Elementary News: email
System-wide Weekly News for Parents: email
Emergency notices (school closings/delays): text and/or email
Sign up at www.hcpssnews.com
HCPSS News
New school website
EES.hcpss.org
Student Information System / Parent Portal
Elkridge Elementary Twitter: @hcpss_ees
HCPSS Facebook: www.Facebook.com/HoCoSchools
HCPSS Twitter: www.Twitter.com/HCPSS
Interact with the Superintendent:
Twitter: www.Twitter.com/SuperHCPSS
Blog: superintendent.hcpss.org
Social Media
Friday FoldersAn ORANGE folder will go home every Friday with:
• PTA notices• Graded work• Flyers
Field TripsScience - SERC 5/21/15 or 5/22/15
Social Studies - Annapolis 10/24/14
Grading Policy
•Progress Reports
• Intermediate Report Cards
•Effort Grades
Effort Grading Criteria
• Use time wisely
• Cooperates and contributes to class activities and discussions
• Procedures quality work based on ability
• Takes responsibility for all learning and school work
Standardized
Assessments
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)
PARCC
CogAT (Cognitive Abilities Test) - Grades 3-5
PBIS @ Elkridge Elementary School
“Elk”cellence
For
Every Student
What does PBIS look like at Elkridge Elementary School?
3 rules…Safe, Respectful, and Responsible
“Elk”cellence Hierarchy
Weekly Trackstars
Blue Ticket Drawings
Celebrations (classroom, team, schoolwide)
• “Elk”cellence Hierarchy
• Verbal Class Compliment for Desired Behavior
• Non-Verbal Communication • (Close proximity, eye contact, signal)
• Verbal Communication• (Specify expected behavior)
• Alter Environment• (Change seat, remove distraction, time out)
• Reflection
• Call for Administrator Support
GT at EES
Fourth and Fifth Grade GT Math
~ Testing required to participateCurriculum Extension Units Seminars
Mrs. Pfeifer and Ms. Fastman
EES Parent Volunteer Training
Who are Parent Volunteers?o All parents who volunteer in the classroomo All parents who volunteer to chaperone a field trip
The purpose of the training To comply with MD State Law & HCPSS Policy 1030 To review how to report suspected child abuse To review the importance of protecting all students’
confidentiality To review general expectations of parent volunteers
MD State Law & HCPSS Policy 1030
Requires employee or parent volunteers of the Howard County Public School System to report any suspicion of child abuse or neglect to Howard
County Department of Social ServicesProvides immunity from civil liability or
criminal penalty for a report made in good faith
Failure to report may result in suspension or termination of services
Role of Child Abuse Liaison
Coordinates support for students suspected of being abused or neglected
Acts as resource for information relating to child abuse and neglect reporting procedures
Assists with completion of child abuse reporting forms as needed
You may contact Kristen Tacka, Child Abuse Liaison if you would like support during the reporting process.
Reporting Child Abuse or Neglect
Make oral report immediately to Department of Social Services (410) 872-4203
Follow up with written report within 48 hours (forms are in the front office).
Tell Mrs. Anoff, Principal, and Mrs. Tacka, Liaison, that a report was filed.
A copy of the report WILL NOT be kept in student educational record.
Parent Volunteer Code of Ethics
Confidentiality: Any information you have access to in the school or
classroom is confidentialAs a volunteer, you are required to
protect the confidentiality of all student information that you see or
hear while volunteering
Parent Volunteer Expectations
Thank you for volunteering!
Please make arrangements for siblings to stay home so that you can focus on enjoying your volunteering experience.
Please do not take photographs of students. Other students’ parents are depending on us to protect their child’s privacy.
Please keep your cell phones on mute and out of sight when volunteering.
Certificate of CompletionElkridge Elementary School
This is to certify that I have viewed the HCPSS Child Abuse Reporting Procedures and Parent Volunteer Code of Ethics and understand my responsibilities with regard to these policies.
Name_______________________________
Date________________________________
Please print, sign, and return this certificate to the EES front office.
That’s all Folks!
Have a GREAT evening visiting your child’s teacher!