Transcript Welcome to Fourth Grade - MrsDisla

Welcome
to
Fourth Grade
Math and Science
Welcome Speeches
 Dr. Weissman and PTSA Channel 15
 Superintendent Message
Contact Information
Best way to contact me is by e-mail
 E-Mail
[email protected]
 E-mail can be accessed through our class website.
 Web: mrsdisla.wikispaces.com click my name under
staff
(I am fluent in Spanish)
 Parent Conferences
 Scheduled times before and during school
Usually 7:50 am
Vision/Mission
Children come first
Become active and independent
learners.
Teamwork
Academic Achievement
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Breakfast is free every morning in the cafeteria from
7:45 a.m. to 8:20 a.m.
September 19, 2014 is the end of the fall grace period
for students to be served lunch with their prior
year's free or reduced price meal status. Please be
sure to fill out a lunch form.
Lunch forms available online at
www.dadeschools.net
Attendance Policy
Absence note – within 3 days of
absence
What is an excused absence?
Tardy Policy
(8:36 am)
Class Schedule
 8:35-9:35 Math or Science
 9:35-10:40 Math or Science
 10:40-11:40 Reading/Language Arts (Mrs. Gay)
 11:40-12:40 Reading Language Arts (Mrs. Gay)
 12:45-1:15
LUNCH (Small Healthy Snack allowed)
 1:15-2:00 Art/Music/PE
 2:00-3:05 Social Studies
 2:30-3:05 Spanish S. Mon. & Tues.
Fourth Grade Focus
Florida Standard Curriculum
 Social Sciences
 Focus on Florida
 Projects
 Current Events
 Science
 Science Experiments
 Online Textbook
 Projects
 Science Fair (Sept-Nov.)
 Closed Book Tests
 Mathematics
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Go Math Common Core
www.thinkcentral.com
Math Maintenance
Multiplication
 Use of technology
 Blogging
 Typing and printing school
assignments
Class Procedures/Policy
 Class work
 Effort/Conduct
 Home learning
 Grading Scale
A
90-100 %
B
80-89%
C
70-79%
D
60-69%
F
0-59 %
 Agenda
 Cell phones
 Portfolios
 Parent Internet Viewer
(PIV)
 Weekly Progress Reports
 Class Behavior Plan
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0
We are going GREEN
 Most information will now be found under the parent
portal.
 We encourage all parents to request paperless Interim
Reports and Report Cards.
 Listen to the Connect Ed messages for all School
Announcements/Information
 Parents and students who wish to start receiving
automated email subscriptions can do so via
the Electronic Gradebook link in the parent
or student portals.
The Florida Standards
Why Are We Changing?
 Emphasize success in college and careers
 Prepare students with 21st century skills
 Provide more rigorous content and application of
knowledge
 Place emphasis on critical and analytical
thinking
 Establish clear, consistent guidelines for
instruction
The Florida Standards
What Subjects Are Included?
 Language Arts Florida Standards (LAFS)
and Mathematics Florida Standards (MAFS)
provide a clear set of goals and expectations
Florida Standards Assessment
2014-2015 Schedule
 March 2-13, 2015
FSA English Language Arts Writing Component
 March 23-April 10, 2015
FSA Grades 3-4 English Language Arts and Mathematics
Additional Information
 Volunteer forms (Parent Portal)
 Field trips
Under parent or community link.
 Must resubmit volunteer #
 PTSA join for $10.00
http://worknotes.com/FL/SunnyIslesBeach/SIBPTSA/newsfl
ash1.aspx
 School Wall of Giving
 http://theparentacademy.dadeschools.net/
Wish List
 Treats
 Class library
 Novels
 Fiction/Non Fiction
 Classroom Supplies
 Ink for the
Lexmark E352dn
Cartridge number
E250A11A
 Ink for the
Canon Image Class D530
Toner Cartridge
AI-278/CAN128
Our Class Web Page
 Class Website
 Updated weekly
 Keeps you informed on all things occurring in our
class.
 Gives you a peek to what is happening in school.
 Allows you to print certain forms needed for home
learning.
Our Kids Come First So Please
Remember To:
 Check home learning
 Check grades on-line
 Stay in contact with the teacher
 Notes in the agenda
 Email
 Call
 Parent/teacher conference
 Participate in any way you can!