4 th Grade Highlights Mrs Anne Bowen Mrs

4 th Grade Highlights Mrs. Anne Bowen Mrs. Jill Mac. Lachlan 2015 -2016 School Year

Objectives This Evening • To have an opportunity to say, “Hello. ” • To provide a snapshot of our 4 th Grade year • To review some of the materials in your folder • To provide time to look around the rooms

A Typical Day 8: 30 - 8: 55 - Our Day Begins 11: 00 – 11: 30 – 11: 50 8: 55 – 10: 25 Block 1 Math or Language Arts 11: 55 – 1: 25 Block 2 Math or Language Arts 10: 30 – 10: 55 1: 30 – 2: 20 Science or Social Studies (A-A, B-B rotation) (Working Snack) Morning Routines Morning Work Library & Book Check out SRBI/Enrichment Lunch Recess 2: 25 – 3: 15 SPECIALS 3: 20 Dismissal from SPECIALS

Math with Mrs. Mac. Lachlan Numbers and Operations in Base 10 • • Place value (including expanded notation, difference between digit and value, comparing/ordering, and rounding) Addition and subtraction using the standard algorithm Multiplication of multi-digit whole numbers using strategies based on properties of operations and/or area models Division of multi-digit whole numbers using strategies based on properties of operations and/or area models Operations and Algebraic Thinking • • Multiplicative comparisons Multiplication and division in word problems Factor pairs, multiples, prime and composite numbers Interpretation of remainders Numbers and Operations Fractions • • • Equivalent fractions Compare and order fractions and decimals Unit fractions-decomposing Adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers (including word problems) Multiplication of fractions by whole numbers Express fractions in decimal notation Measurement and Data • • • Single system measurement relative size conversions Four operations in word problems involving measurement Angle measurement Geometry • Classification of two-dimensional shapes based on absence or presence of parallel or perpendicular lines, or presence or absence of angles of a specified size

Language Arts with Mrs. Bowen Common Core State Standards • • • Reading For Literature Reading For Information – – – Key Ideas and Details Craft and Structure Integration of Knowledge and Ideas Foundational Skills – Phonics and Word Recognition Writing – – – Text Types and Purposes Production and Distribution of Writing Research To Build and Present Knowledge Speaking and Listening – – Comprehension and Collaboration Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas Language – – – Conventions of Standard English Knowledge of Language Vocabulary Acquisition and Use Journeys series through Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Supplements include Empowering Writers and Time For Kids

Science with Mrs. Mac. Lachlan Earth Science v Land Water Science and Technology in Society v Electricity and Magnetism Physical Science v Force and Motion Life Science v Food Chains and Webs

Social Studies with Mrs. Bowen 4 th Grade Units of Study • • Geography of the United States Americans and Their History Principles of Our Government The Nation’s Economy 4 th Grade Application of Non-Fiction Reading Skills • • • Cause and Effect Sequence Summarize • • • Draw Conclusions Compare and Contrast Make Generalizations

Unified Arts 6 Day Rotation • • Art with Mrs. Miller Spanish with Senora Gonzales Health and Wellness with Mrs. Bashelor Physical Education with Mr. Pugliese Music with Mr. Hebert Technology with Mrs. Bennett Library with Ms. Kateley (Mon and Wed) Guidance as “push-in” Sneakers are needed for P. E. & Health Check your child’s planner for the days!

Homework Daily Responsibility • • • One Math assignment Monday – Thursday (approximately 10 -15 minutes) One LA assignment Monday –Thursday (approximately 10 -15 minutes) Per the Board of Ed. homework policy, 4 th graders are responsible for a total of 40 minutes of homework. The remaining 10 -20 minutes should be devoted toward the completion of the long term assignments (book reports). Please support your child in managing the time and pacing for these projects by breaking down the assignment into manageable tasks that work within the schedules of your busy households. Any remaining time can also be used to practice spelling words and math facts. Student Planner – Important Tool! • • Please check your child’s planner Monday – Thursday. Weekly spelling words need to be entered when assigned (Day 1 of the new lesson) and then practiced every night. Reflected on Report Card Keep Us Informed!

Anticipated Field Trips 2015 -2016 • One trip to Hartford to The Bushnell Theater – approx. $20 (includes cost of ticket and bus) • 14 th Annual Kite Day – at Salem School – funds generously provided by PTO

Excellence Feedback • Monday through Friday • Please look for it in your child’s backpack on Friday afternoon • Celebrate these great learning behaviors…