Transcript 4th Grade Back to school night - IUSD.org

4th Grade Teachers:
Shelley Naramore
Amberlee Toth
Melissa Walker
Principal:
Lisa Kadam
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Transition from 3rd to 4th grade
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Larger Class Size (33-34 students)
Longer School Day
Youngest students on the playground during recess
and lunch
Reading to learn instead of learning to read
Students will learn how to and are expected to be
organized
 Examples:
 Thursday folders
 Homework Planner
Essential Standards
Reading
Word Analysis, Fluency, and Vocabulary Development
Reading Comprehension
Literary Response and Analysis
Writing
Summary, Response to Literature, Personal Narrative, 5 Paragraph Essays
Written and Oral Language Conventions
Sentence Structure, Grammar, Punctuation, Capitalization, Spelling
Listening and Speaking
Listening and Speaking Strategies and Applications
Mathematics
Focus on becoming mathematically powerful
Number Sense
Algebra and Functions
Measurement and Geometry
Statistics, Data Analysis, Probability
Mathematical Reasoning
Science
Biology, Geology, Electricity and Magnetism
Science Process Skills
Social Science
Geography
California’s History: Natives, Explorers, Missions, Ranchos, Gold Rush,
Statehood, Agriculture, World Wars, The Great Depression, Modern California
Respect
Integrity
Responsibility
STUDENT
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Following all school
rules
Showing compassion
towards others
Being self-discipline
FAMILIES
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Honoring school policies
that have been
established.
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Parking is designated areas:
street, behind the grass
field. Parking lot is
reserved for employees
only.
STUDENT
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Honesty
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Admit when they are
wrong
Do not cheat
Do not plagiarize from
the internet or any
written source
PARENT
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Your child’s work must be
their own work.
Guide your child to finding
the answers to questions,
but refrain from giving
them the answers
 Encourage them to call a
friend or homework buddy
 You may help in typing
papers or projects, but you
must type your child’s
work…even if you see
mistakes 
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STUDENT
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Being on time to class
Being prepared
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Homework/Assignments
neat and complete
All supplies and
necessities are brought to
school
 Instrument
 Binders
 Lunch
FAMILIES
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Getting your child to school on
time- 8am!
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Sign your child out if he/she is
leaving early
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Your child must go to the office for a
late pass if after 8:00 A.M.
10 minute rule before and after school
Check classroom schedule before
scheduling appointments, etc.
Volunteers must sign in before
coming in the school
Don’t “rescue” your child. If an
instrument, homework, etc. is left
at home don’t bring it to school.
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Good Grooming Habits
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Deodorant may be necessary at this age
Appropriate Clothing and Shoes
No hats inside
 Spaghetti strap tops and dresses (straps must be at
least 2-fingers width across)
 Closed-toed shoes
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
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Tuesdays, Thursdays,
and Fridays
Appropriate clothing
and shoes must be worn
Mix into groups based
on experience and
knowledge
FIELD TRIPS
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We will be going on
various field trips
throughout the year.
Information will be sent
home prior to these events
1st field trip will be to
Mission San Juan
Capistrano…look for
more details coming soon!
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BP A+ for Energy Grant
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To teach students about alternative energy sources
and how to build a more sustainable future
Focus on Solar/Wind energy, energy conservation
and recycling
Hands on activities and assemblies
Get the school and community involved
“Science Night” towards the end of the year
Please follow your child’s teacher to the
appropriate classroom.
Shelley Naramore- Portable 2
Amberlee Toth- Room 6
Melissa Walker- Room 3
Thank you for being here tonight. We are all going to
have a fabulous school year!