Welcome to

Rockburn Elementary School

Back to School NightFourth Grade

VISION: Every student and staff member embraces diversity and possesses the skills, knowledge and confidence to positively influence the larger community.

HCPSS Strategic Call to ActionLearning and Leading with Equity

VALUE ACHIEVE EMPOWER CONNECT

MISSION: HCPSS ensures academic success and social-emotional well-being for each student in an inclusive and nurturing environment that closes opportunity gaps.

Meet the Fourth Grade Team!

● Mrs. Kim Dean, teacher● Mrs. Kris Runner, teacher● Ms. Sara Weiser, teacher● Mr. Brad Horton, teacher

● Mr. Sam Stark, special educator (not pictured)

● Mrs. Dawn Garvey, paraeducator 4th/5th (not pictured)

Meet the Fourth Grade Team!

Students may also work with:● Mr. Sam Polack, GT/Enrichment Teacher● Mrs. Heather Weeks, GT/Enrichment Teacher ● Mrs. Amy Robey, Reading Specialist● Mrs. Van McKenna, ESOL teacher● Mrs. Chrissie Lazaris, Academic Life Skills teacher● Ms. Katelin Johnson, Academic Life Skills teacher● Mrs. Cindy Miller, Special Education Paraeducator● Ms. Barbara Stanton, Speech/Language ● Mrs. Margaret Twigg, Instrumental Music teacher● Rockburn’s teams of paraeducators and Related Arts teachers

Meet The Related Arts Team

Team Leader: Rebecca Pfenninger

Art Please encourage your child to try their

best when learning about new art

materials and art- making methods.

Please encourage your child to wear

comfortable clothes that can

sometimes get dirty.

Mrs. BraselMrs. Brasel

Once a week for 60 minutes

Mrs. Moss

Media The Library Media Center is a place where

students learn how to learn!

Every student comes to the library for

lessons, research skills, and weekly checkout.

We share our passion for reading and teach

students to be future-ready with information

access skills, often involving print and digital

resources.

We are passionate about teaching students to

love literature and learning!

Once a week for 60 minutes

Mrs. HarrisMrs. Henry and Mrs. Seh

MusicTwice a week for 30 minutes

(k-2)Once a week for 60 minutes

(3-5)

Please encourage your child to sing and be an active participant in the music room!

Mr. Lee and Mr. Langrick

Band & String Orchestra

Twice a week for 30 minutes

If your child is interested in learning an instrument, get them signed up today! Classes start next week.

3rd graders may choose a string instrument - violin, viola or cello.

4th graders may choose a band instrument - flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba or percussion.

(or 4th graders may continue on their 3rd grade string instrument.)

Mrs. Twigg

Physical Education

Mrs. Ireland & Mr. Kelly

3 times a week for 30 minutes (K-2)

One 60 minute and One 30 minute class per week (3-5)

Please remind your child to wear tennis shoes on the days they come to PE!

Mr. Hahn

Technology30 minutes each week Please help your child

learn their login by heart.

Please encourage typing practice at home. 15 minutes a day would be great!

A Day in the Life...

Daily Schedule:● 9:00-10:00am Related Arts● 10:00-10:45am Language Arts (Writing focus)● 10:45-12:00pm Math (healthy snack, brought from

home, that can be eaten while working & listening)

● 12:00-1:00pm Language Arts (Reading focus)● 1:00-2:00pm Recess & Lunch● 2:00-2:15pm Class Circles (#TeamTime)● 2:15-3:10pm Content (Science, Social Studies)

Energy for Learning...

● Lunch is eaten at 1:30pm

● Students are encouraged to bring a healthy snack each day

● Breakfast is available at school and students may purchase breakfast any day using funds from their lunch account.

● If students arrive at school without a snack, they may go to breakfast, and use money on their account to purchase an item to save for snack time.

Fourth Grade Curriculum What Your Child Will Learn

The 4th grade curriculum is very full! The best way to learn about curriculum ison Canvas:

Curriculum content overview for each

• Grade (PreK – 5)• Subject area

What Your Child Will Learn Guides

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● All HCPSS elementary schools use a program called “Caring School Community.”

● Focuses on social & emotional learning

● Daily class meetings build relationships

Caring School Community

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● Daily writing with lots of model texts from literature

● Focuses on building writing skills and enthusiasm

● Integrated with reading and Common Core standards

● Students will write in many genres

Being a Writer

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Field Trips

Curriculum-based field trips on the schedule:

● Social Studies (Historic St. Mary’s City) - May 8○ Extended Day trip (7:30am-4:30pm)○ Approximate cost: $45

● Art Field Trip - in the planning stages!○ School Day trip (9:00am-2:30pm)○ Approximate cost: $15

Unheard Perspectives Showcase

Great before-school enrichment opportunity!● Students research an African American

innovator and create a presentation project to share their knowledge.

● School-level seminar and county-level showcase

● Look for more information in Friday Folders soon.

Chorus

The first Chorus rehearsal is tomorrow (Thursday, September 19). You can register your child tonight by visiting the link from Mr. Langrick or fill out the paper form.

We strive to assign homework that we feel is valuable and will keep children connected to school assignments.

● Reading Log● Math Homework● Occasional Unfinished

Classwork● Reading Response (later in

the year)

What to Expect at Home...

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● Friday Folder (review, sign, return)● Canvas announcements● Student planners/agenda books● Email your child’s teacher

Get familiar with

Keeping in Touch...

Synergy Student Information System

CanvasLearning System

www.hcpss.org/connect

Family File

Thank you for coming!

We are excited for a successful year!