Welcome to 4th Grade

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Welcome to 4th Grade

• Team Teachers
• Kristine Edwards
• Chad Rosko

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T.E.A.M.
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About Mrs. Edwards

• Ashland University
• Masters Degree Elementary Education
• Permanent Certificate Grades 1-8
• National Board Certified Teacher Middle
  Childhood Generalist
• B.A. Public Communications, International
  Business, Spanish
• Languages Portuguese Spanish

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About Mr. Rosko

• Akron University
• Masters in Education Administration
• Youngstown State University BS in Education
• Certified Grades 1-8
• Teaching since 1993

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Kenstons Mission Statement

• Each student will achieve individual academic
  excellence and maximize personal growth in a
  community which demonstrates and develops mutual
  respect, responsibility, and lifelong learning.

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Teaching Philosophy

• Learning is a process each child is on his or
  her own individual continuum or journey
• a. all children can learn succeed at something
  each day
• b. we are all lifelong learners
• c. communication amongst the student, teacher,
  parent team is key to student success

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Class Rules

• Theme Caring Community
• Follow School Rules
• Raise your hand
• Share with Others
• Be Polite
• Say Please Thank You
• Take Turns
  P.E.A.K. FISH PHILOSOPHY

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Expectations

• Be Respectful
• Be Responsible
• Be Organized
• Be a Communicator

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Reading

• Anthology 6 Themes
• 1. Journeys
• 2. American Stories
• 3. Thats Amazing
• 4. Problem Solvers
• 5. Heroes
• 6. Nature Friend Foe
• Genre Study
• 1. Mysteries
• 2. Historical Realistic Fiction
• 3. Science Fiction Fantasy
• 4. Classics

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Accelerated Reader

• Each 9 weeks students must read a minimum of 2
  books and take 2 A.R. tests on the computer.
• One of the books must be fiction and one must be
  non fiction.
• There will also be a Book Share each 9 weeks on
  various genres. The Book Share may be counted
  towards the fiction selection.

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Language Arts

• Speaking
• Listening
• Reading
• Writing

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Language Arts

• Cursive Handwriting Booklet
• Calendar Writing
• due last day of month unless falls on weekend
• Scholastic News Magazines
• WOW Class
• Verbal Presentations
• Brown Bag Speech
• Book Share Talks
• Science Celebration

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Social Studies

• Ohio Focus
• Units of Study
• Mapping Geography
• History
• People in Societies
• Government
• Economics
• Citizenship
• Research Skills Methods (Interwoven)

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Math

• Geometry
• Data Analysis Graphing
• Measurement
• Number Sense Operations
• Fractions
• Algebra
• Math Facts

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MATH FACTS
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Science

• Weather
• Electricity Magnetism
• Matter
• Living Organisms
• Landforms

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Nightly Homework

• Your child will have approximately 45 minutes of
  homework each night. The work is to be the
  students. They are expected to complete
  assigned work on their own first, then seek
  assistance or someone to check over as needed.
  Additionally, they should be including 15 or more
  minutes of independent/partner reading each
  evening.

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Testing Report Card Information

• State Achievement tests will be given in the
  following areas
• 1. Reading
• 2. Math
• Report cards Grades given in all core subjects
  with standards marked in Reading, Math, and
  Written Expression.
• S-Satisfactory
• P-Progressing
• AC-Area of concern

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Study Island

• Study Island is a web-based state assessment
  preparation program and standards-based learning
  program
• www.studyisland.com

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More important information!

• Bus passes Pick up notes must be sent in
  writing by the parent.
• Please make sure that your childs name is
  written on all coats, sweaters, lunchboxes, etc.
  to avoid losing those items.
• Be sure to place any money, checks, etc. into
  labeled envelopes as well and write your childs
  name on your check memo lines to avoid payment
  confusion.
• We celebrate birthdays on or near the childs
  birthday. If youd like, please feel free to send
  in a special birthday snack for each child to
  enjoy. I ask that it be in individual servings.
  If you prefer, you are more than welcome to read
  and/or donate a book to our classroom library in
  honor of your child as well.

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Wellness Plan

• The district wellness plan encourages classroom
  snacks and food to include healthy choices and
  alternatives to dessert-type items.

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• Looking forward to this 4th grade journey
• Mrs. Edwards