Transcript Home School Connection 2015

Checking our
Connection
Between Home
and School
SOL’s in
Fourth Grade
Math
Social Studies
Reading
Assessments
Quarterly Benchmarks
iStation- monthly
*Expect 2-3 quizzes/tests per week
Language Arts:
Includes Reading, Writing and Word Work
Content Words are words from Social Studies
and Math
Vocabulary are important words from Reading
Writing:
Should write 2 complete paragraphs on a
given topic.
Should use capital letters and correct
punctuation.
Should write in complete sentences
Reading:
Skill based:
Character
Setting
Drawing Conclusions
Predicting
Author’s Purpose for Writing
Sensory Words
Main Ideas and Details
(see “Questions to Ask Your Child” sheet)
Reading
Read 20 minutes every night
Talk about readings at home.
READ!!!
definition
sentence
picture
connection
Math
Place Value, Fractions and Decimals
Computation and Estimation
Geometry
Measurement (standard and metric)
Probability and Statistics
Patterns, Functions and Algebra
Math
1- Must know basic multiplication and
division facts!
2- Use Flashcards
3- Play Games
4- Students need to show ALL work
5- Various strategies used
6- MUST be able to EXPLAIN the “why”
Virginia Studies
Geography
Founding of Virginia
Virginia’s Involvement in:
Revolutionary War
Civil War and Reconstruction
Important Virginians
Virginia’s Government
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Textbook online:
Fivepondspress.com
4th Grade
User name: Virginia
Password: Framework
Science
Information tested in 5th Grade
Force, Motion and Energy
Life Processes
Living Systems
Earth/Space
Weather
STEM
Enhanced
Technology
We use iPods and computers to
enhance learning.
Grades posted on Parent Portal by
Monday morning.
Check out my daily homework
page.
http://www.rcps.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uR
EC_ID=370710&type=u
Monday Folder and
Progress Report
1- Look over work carefully!
2- Go over it with your child!
3- Keep work at home.
**Sign Monday folder and Progress
Report then return by Wednesday!!!
Homework/Planner
Check it daily
There will be at least one
assignment per night.
Return to school each day!
Homework also posted on
class website.
Conferences
Thursday, October 22
Sign Up Tonight!
Specialty Showcase
Check out what your child is
doing during their specials in
the cafeteria!
Specialty showcase at 7pm
after Jamestown meeting.