Parent Curriculum Night Torrey Pines Elementary September 13
Parent Curriculum Night Torrey Pines Elementary September 13, 2017 Martha Bagaporo
Weekly Schedule • Monday-Spanish (8: 45 -9: 30 am) • Thursday-Science (8: 45 -9: 40 am) • Friday- Rotation (Art, Music/Theater/Dance, P. E. ) (12: 303: 00 pm) • Technology-To be announced
There are two perspectives of our Fourth Grade year… Mine Theirs • Critical Literacy • Star Bucks • Math: 4 th and beyond • Class Store • Social Studies: California History • Kinder Buddies • Word Study: Greek and Latin Roots • Science • Field Trips • Class Poetry Books • California Cake • Writing • Read Alouds • Character Education • Brain Ticklers
Reading • Seminars in Critical Literacy • Building up to Theme (Fiction) • Determining Central Ideas (Nonfiction) • Traditional Literature: A Study of Purpose & Structure (Fiction) • Poetry (Analysis and Critique) • Setting Emerges: Seeking Universal Truths in Context Specific Stories (Fiction)
Writing – Five Genres • • • Interpretation of Literature/Literary Essay Narrative Summary Informational Writing Persuasive Writing *Writing strategies and conventions will be embedded throughout
Word Study Spelling Instruction • Word patterns • Prefixes and suffixes Vocabulary Instruction • Content Specific Vocabulary • Greek and Latin roots *Writing conventions will be embedded throughout
Math • Exposure to 4 th Grade Common Core Standards (Operations and Algebraic Thinking, Number and Operations in Base Ten, Fractions, Measurement and Data, Geometry, and Mathematical Practices) • Differentiation/Guided Math Groups (Acceleration, Algebraic Thinking and Problem Solving/Critical Thinking)
Social Studies – California History • • Geography Native Californians Explorers Mission System Rancho Period Gold Rush Becoming a State Government
Science NGSS: Content will be taught through an inquiry-based approach – Earth Science (Rocks and Minerals) – Physical Science (Matter and Energy/Electricity and Magnetism) – Life Science (Ecosystems) – Investigation and Experimentation (Scientific Method)
STEAM • Students will be engaged in highly motivating challenges and experiences • Perseverance in problem solving • Collaboration is key! • Engineering Design and Construction
Health – Understanding/practicing healthy behaviors regarding: • Physical Activity • Conflict Resolution/Empathy Training (Second Step Program) • Character Development (Respect, Responsibility, Kindness)
Coach Sergio teaches… • P. E. • • • Movement Coordination Balance Strength Endurance Motor and cooperative skills • *Please dress appropriately for P. E. on Friday
Homework • Recorded in Success Calendar – Signed Weekly Reports (due Mondays) – Nightly Reading (30 minutes/night) – Math Weekly Bonus Problem/4 th Grade Review (due Fridays) – Optional Daily Bonus Math – Book Report Projects – *Homework should not exceed 40 minutes a night, including Home Reading.
Communication • Weekly Reports: (Sent home Friday, signed and returned on Monday) student work and other important papers attached • Class website: http: //www. mrsbagaporo. net/ • Email: mrandi@sandi. net • If you have questions about your child’s success in any area, please email me and we will set a date and time to meet
Grading • Common Core Standards-Based Report Cards • First two grading periods reflect progress toward 4 th grade standards • Last grading period reflects actual achievement of 4 th grade standards
Grading • 4 (ADVANCED)- exceeds standards • 3 (PROFICIENT)-consistently meets standards • 2 (BASIC)-occasionally meets standards • 1 (BELOW BASIC)-rarely meets standards
Maintaining a Positive Learning Environment… • Behaviors/Choices that help us learn – Star Bucks – Class Store (donation) – Celebrating positive choices and attributes we see in the classroom every day • Behaviors/Choices in need of support – Verbal Warning/Redirect – Weekly Report/Email – Administrator Support/Detention Notice
Field Trips • Reinforce 4 th Grade Standards – USS Midway: Electricity & Magnetism (Donation for admission) – Cabrillo National Monument: Explorers (National Monument) – Star of India--Gold Digger’s Express: Gold Rush (Donation for admission) – Optional Sacramento Trip: Gold Rush & CA State Government (Saturday, June 9 th, 2018), Register Online with World Strides by October 15, 2017 (55 participant maximum)
Birthday Party Policy • Due to food allergies in class, if you decide to bring in a “birthday treat, ” we would prefer non-edible items such as fun pencils, erasers, stickers, etc.
Ways to Support our Class • Driving on field trips • Item donations or giftcards for Class Store (Target/Michael’s/Amazon) • $5 Donation for Spelling City and STEAM supplies
We are looking forward to a wonderful year together!
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