back to school night presentation 2010

Welcome Room 13 Families!

Find your child’s desk and have a seat.

Read and respond in writing to your child’s letter.

Feel free to get up and look around the room at the work we have done.

We will begin shortly. Thank you for being here!

Welcome toBack-to-School Night!

Mrs. KimRoom 13

Fourth grade

Agenda

Class RulesCurriculumAssessmentMiscellaneousAnnouncementsQuestions

Class Philosophy

RESPECT yourselfRESPECT othersRESPECT the environment

Curriculum: Reading

Just-right booksRead EVERY DAY at homeNovel StudiesShare reading thoughts through writing, talking with partners, and one-on-one conferences

Curriculum: Writing

Writing process: -Step Up to Writing -The 6 Traits of Writing

Genres: personal narratives, non-fiction reports, summaries, responses to literature, realistic fiction, poetry

Curriculum: Word Work

Phonics-based spelling- spelling patterns, root words, suffix/prefixGrammar lessons and worksheetsWordly Wise vocabulary developmentCursive handwriting

Curriculum: MathHoughton Mifflin textbookLots of talking, sharing about mathPractice and problem solving workEnrichment options Problem of the Month

Curriculum: Science/Social Studies

Social Studies with Mrs. Kim-California HistoryScience with Mrs. Higgins- Earth Materials, Electricity & Magnetism, EnvironmentsMon-Thurs, 45-minute sessions

Additional Curriculum:Music (Mrs. Zhao) – MondaysP.E. (Mrs. Scott) – Tuesdays, WednesdaysComputer Lab - ThursdaysSpectra Art (Parent volunteers) – FridaysLibrary - Fridays

Homework

Assigned everyday, ~ 45 minutes not including silent readingWritten in plannerParent involvement– Work should reflect student’s learning– Establish consistent homework

routine

Assessment

(satisfactory), + (above satisfactory), - (below satisfactory)6-point grading rubric- 4 is meeting grade level standard- 5 & 6 are reserved for ABOVE AND BEYOND work

Miscellaneous

Communication- Gatoraid, website, emailClassroom Celebrations PolicyScholastic Book ClubSupplies (individual & community)Field trips

Announcements

Contact list & attendance sheetVolunteers needed (parent traffic duty, other classroom help)Drop off/pick up guidelinesDirect donation program

Questions

Questions for the whole groupIndividual questions please email or call

Contact information

kim_kelly@cusdk8.org408-252-5414, ext 213