Transcript Mrs. Rogovoy - CGES 4th Grade Team

College Gardens Elementary School
4th Grade
Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Wade, Mrs. Schaefer, Mrs. Nocente,
Mrs. Mitchell, Ms. Floyd, Mrs. Yao
9/2/09
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
 Essential Questions
 What instructional components will be present in our
rigorous 4th grade curriculum?
 How can we work together to benefit all students?
 We believe that all children can be successful.
Our goal is to ensure that all students are taught
with the proper materials and at a pace that is
challenging to each pupil that helps develop their
unique talents and strengths.
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Who’s Who
Mr. Ewald - Principal
Mrs. Rogovoy- Assistant Principal
Mr. Dushel- PYP Coordinator/Acting Assistant Principal
Mrs. Eldred & Mrs. Winstead- ESOL teachers
Dr. Hennessey- School Counselor
Mr. Cousin & Mr. Karpf - Art Teachers
Mrs. Meadows & Mrs. Dillon- Music/Chorus Teachers
Mrs. Moore, Mr. Wong & Ms. Rinker- PE Teachers
Mrs. Bryan & Mr. Hunt - Instrumental Music Teachers
Ms. Sateri- Resource Teacher
Mrs. Murphy- CI Coordinator
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Classroom Rules and
Consequences
 Ground Rules
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Respect yourself and others
Be Responsible
Follow Procedures
Do our personal best
 Go for the Green (green, yellow, red)
 1st time- verbal warning
 2nd time- move card to yellow/reflection
 3rd time- move card to red
10 min. loss of recess and reflection
 4th time- remain on red: 15 min. loss of recess,
reflection form, conference with teacher, and
note home.
 Three reds in one week = office referral
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Mrs. Johnson’s Joyous class!
Mrs. Wade’s Wonderful Bunch!
Mrs. Mitchell’s Magnificent Students!
Ms. Schaefer’s Super Students!
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Mrs. Nocente’s Neat Group!
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Mrs. Floyd’s Fantastic Group!
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Mrs. Yao’s Youthful Group!
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Grading Policy
 Homework, class work, assessments, and
projects are all components of a student’s
grade in each subject area. Grades on
projects or extended activities are based on
rubrics developed for the specific project.
Both parents and students are made aware
ahead of time of the requirements for the
activity.
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Homework Policy
 Homework and projects are extensions of school
instruction and therefore an integral part of your
child’s education.
 Homework will be assigned on a daily basis (M-Th).
 Math will be assigned daily
 Reading for 20-30 minutes (with reading contract)
 Word Study-Words Their Way or vocabulary
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Agendas
 All homework assignments will be
recorded daily.
 A responsible caregiver is expected to
review all completed homework
assignments and then initial the student’s
daily agenda. Please sign every night!
 Parents can use the agenda book to
communicate with teachers as well.
 There is a comment section provided.
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Communication Folders
 Communication folders are our primary means of home/school
communication. The intent is for you to be informed about
your child’s progress on a daily basis. All homework goes
home in this folder, as well as notes from school or the
teacher. This folder travels home each night and is expected to
return to school each day.
 A list of ways to communicate with your teacher is located on
the back of this folder.
 Graded papers will be returned in the THURSDAY FOLDER
each week. Please review the items in the folder with your
child and have it returned on Friday (emptied and signed). Any
specific questions can be directed to that particular teacher via
e-mail or phone call.
Reading
 PYP Units of Inquiry
 MCPS Curriculum Guides
 Novels, Junior Great Books, William & Mary
Flexible Grouping
We will use a variety of group sizes to meet individual needs.
Whole class- for concepts all students need to learn.
Small groups- for meeting special needs of all the students.
Cooperative groups-for completing a common task.
Literature Circles- discussing books on a deeper level
Individual activities- for tasks focusing on special needs or
individual choice
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Reading Goals
 According to the state standards, students are
expected to read 25 grade appropriate books over
the course of the year. To track this, we require
that students complete reading response
paragraphs monthly. For these assignments,
students will respond to writing with examples
from the text.
 We ask that your child reads for at least 20-30
minutes each night.
Reading
 Reading will focus on three different themes:
 Reading to be informed
 Reading for literary experience
 Reading to perform a task.
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Writing
 Students will be expected to use a variety of writing
techniques utilizing graphic organizers to help facilitate.
We will be introducing 6+1 Writing traits and strategies
throughout the year.
 We will be writing to:
 Persuade
 Inform
 Express personal ideas
Math
 Everyday Math
 Flexible Grouping
 4th & 5th grade Math
Some topics covered:
Place value
Factors
Graphing
Multiples
Fractions
Measurement
Elapsed Time
Area and Perimeter
Algebra
Geometry
Means of Central Tendency
Function Tables
Prime Factorization
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College Gardens Standards of Communication
 Communication Folders
 Daily use folder for notes to and from school
 Homework will be kept on a daily and or weekly basis
 Graded materials will be sent home in this folder or another folder on Thursdays
 Newsletters
 PYP newsletters will now include language arts, math, and grade level information
 Math newsletters from MCPS will go home on day one of each unit on white paper. Math
review letters will be sent home two weeks prior to assessment.
 Keeping in contact
 Understanding that time is limited and valued staff should respond within one to two school
days.
PYP Attitudes and
Student Learner Profile
Attitudes
Respect
Commitment
Cooperation
Integrity
Appreciation
Tolerance
Empathy
Creativity
Enthusiasm
Curiosity
Confidence
Independence
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Learner Profile
Caring
Communicators
Principled
Open-Minded
Reflective
Thinkers
Risk-Takers
Inquirers
Knowledgeable
Balanced
PYP Units of Inquiry
 We have 6 units of inquiry that explore this school year.
 These units are:
 What? We Have to Share This Planet?
 Inquiry into: Ecosystems
 Transdisciplinary Theme:Sharing the planet
 Slow and Steady Wins The Race
 Inquiry into: Fables
 Transdisciplinary Theme: How we express ourselves
 How We Get Here, There, and Everywhere?
 Inquiry into: Past impacts on the present and future
 Transdisciplinary Theme: How we organize
ourselves
PYP Units of Inquiry
 Old Crusty
 Inquiry into: Earth
 Transdisciplinary Theme:How the world
works
 Wind Beneath My Wings
 Inquiry into: Influential People
 Transdisciplinary Theme: Who we are
 We Are The World
 Inquiry into: Impact of global influences
 Transdisciplinary Theme: Where we are in
place and time
Fourth Grade Team Website
 http://4thgradecges.yolasite.com/
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We look forward to a great year!
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