Welcome to Fourth Grade

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Welcome to Fourth Grade
http//www.pkwy.k12.mo.us/
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Meet the 4th Grade Team

• 4H Ms. Julie Holton
• 4K Mrs. Lindsey Katz
• 4W Mrs. Krista Waldron
• 4Y Mrs. Jennifer Young

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A bit about Mrs. Young

• I grew up in South County
• My family
• Husband, Christian, daughter, Aubrey and 2 dogs
• UMSL and Webster University
• McKelvey, Staff Development, and now RB

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My Family
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Our Class Community

• Teamwork
• Class Constitution
• River Bend Core Values
• Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Perseverance,
  and Caring

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Character Education

• Buddy Classes Each fourth grade class is paired
  with a first grade class. Students will have an
  opportunity to be good role models to the younger
  buddy while making new connections.
• School Families Multi-age families that promote
  self-esteem, community, and service.
• Parent Involvement Team Making connections
  between school and home.

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Lines of Communication

• Student Planner Filled out everyday
• Home Reading Log
• Sent home weekly
• Voice Mail 415-4673
• Email jenniferyoung_at_pkwy.k12.mo.us

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Math

• Big Ideas
• Number and Operations 1 Addition, Subtraction,
  Multiplication, and Division
• Geometry and Measurement Area and Perimeter,
  Angles
• Measurement and Data Line Plots, Mean, Median,
  Mode, Range
• Number and Operations 2 Fractions, Decimals,
  Multiplication and Division of Larger Numbers
• Algebra Algebraic Expressions, Patterns
• Problem solving through multiple strategies
• Focus on thinking process (verbal, mental,
  written)

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Science

• Units
• Motion and Design
• Electricity
• Living Systems
• Water and Weather
• Scientific Process
• Inquiry-Based
• Hands-On Learning
• Notebook
• A place for reflection of students drawings,
  observations and journaling

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Social Studies

• Text focused on regions of the United States,
  Missouri, and some American History.
• Regions of the United States
• Show Me Missouri Geography
• History of Missouri Early Settlements
• History of Missouri Westward Expansion
• History of Missouri Slavery, Civil War, and
  Reconstruction
• History of Missouri New Challenges
• Arts Partners and Service Learning
• Spring field trip to St. Charles

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Writing Workshop

• Routine
• Mini-lesson to introduce a specific skill or
  strategy.
• Practice with individual notebooks or writing.
  Practice can be a try it time for students and
  also a time to give each other feedback.
• Celebration and share time to end the workshop.

• Units of Study
• Building a Community of Writers
• Informational Article
• Studying the Craft of Language Through Mentor
  Authors
• Poetry to Explain, Persuade, and Convey an
  Experience
• Persuasive Essay
• Fiction Writing Short Stories
• Literary Essay

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Language/Word Study

• We will be continuing with the Word Study
  program.
• List of Accountable Words in your family packet.
• No Weekly Spelling Test
• Vocabulary
• Instruction in all content areas
• Going beyond the definition
• Inquiry based
• Handwriting
• Readable

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Reading Workshop

• Routine
• Interactive Read Aloud and Mini-Lesson to
  introduce a specific skill or strategy.
• Students practice that specific skill in whole
  group, small group, or with partners using a
  shared text.
• Students try the skill independently with an
  instructional Just Right book.
• Text is not too easy, not too hard
• Students may also participate in Book Clubs and
  Strategy Groups.

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Reading Workshop

• Units of Study
• Building a Community of Readers
• Using Historical Fiction to Tackle Fourth Grade
  Texts
• Reading to Understand the Views, Values, and
  Cultures of Others
• Navigating Nonfiction
• Interpretation
• Nonfiction Reading to Become Experts
• Understanding Mythology Through Questioning and
  Inferring

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Students Accept Responsibility for their Actions

• Classroom Expectations
• (Class Constitution)
• Consequences Appoointment Sheet
• Communication is KEY!
• Planners Homework materials

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Homework Policy

• The purpose of homework is to reinforce material
  presented in class, develop student
  responsibility and problem solving skills, and
  extend classroom learning.
• Monday-Thursday for approx. 40 min.
• Grading v- Needs Improvement
• v Meets Expectations
• v Exceeds Expectations

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Homework (Continued)

• Reflected in the Citizenship and Work and
  Study Habits
• Used to reinforce skills recently learned
• Students will use Planners to keep track

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Grading Scale

• Letter grades are used to grade class work,
  tests, quizzes, projects, and presentations.
  90-80-70
• Notice will be given ASAP for upcoming tests.
• Scoring Guides will be used throughout the year
  to assess notebooks and other assignments.

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Helpful Hints for Home

• Decide upon a study place.
• Practice real world situations.
• READ! WRITE!

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Helpful Hints for School

• Please send dismissal notes if your child is
  going home a different way than usual
• Please report to the office when visiting (sign
  in and name tag)
• Students must be dismissed from office.
• Birthday Treats non-edible invitations for
  all/boys/girls

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Just a Few Reminders

• Cafeteria Sign Ups
• Conferences
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Room Parents
• Specialists Presentation-Library

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• Thank you so much for
• coming tonight!
• I look forward to working with you throughout the
  school year!
• J. Young