Chris Yung Elementary School4th Grade

Mrs. ArnbergMrs. Krueger

Mrs. LongMrs. RhodesMrs. Starkey

October 1, 2015

First, we will view a short video from our Superintendent, Dr. Waltz.

About Mrs. Long Hometown – Las Vegas, NV- raised in the military Education – Boise State University, BA

- Walden University, M.Ed

10th year teaching Previously taught at/in:

Yorkshire, PWCS MissouriIdaho

Family – Married and a mom to a 14 year old son, 9 year old daughter, and our fur babies, Vollie and Gizmo.

Schedule9:15-10:05 Social Studies

10:05-10:45 Encore10:45-12:00 Math

12:00-12:55 Writing12:55-1:25 Lunch1:25-1:40 Recess

1:40-3:15 Language Arts3:15-3:45 Core Extension

Whole Brain Teaching

Total

Engagement

Repetition

Total Body

Response

Increase Retention

Critical

Thinking

Movement

FUN!

Click the picture to view the video.

The Big TransitionTransition from 3rd (primary) to 4th (upper) Up to 40 minutes of homework More responsibilityShift in curriculum

– Lots of content (social studies/science)– Not “Learning to Read”–“Reading to Learn”

Move towards independence

What are your goals for your child?

SOL Test InformationWhat are SOL tests?

SOL (Standards of Learning) tests assess students’ mastery of the Virginia Department of Education objectives for student learning.

Who takes SOL tests and what subjects will be tested?The state of Virginia and Prince William County Public Schools require the following tests:

4th Grade: Reading, Math, and Social Studies

What information will be tested?To view the specific objectives for each grade and subject, go to the Virginia Department of Education website and click on“For Students” on the left side panel

When will the tests be given?Tests will be given late spring

Language ArtsReading Workshop

– Daily 5 – Read a variety of books across a variety of genres– Reader’s Notebook– Book Clubs/Literature Circles– 40 Book Challenge!

Writing Workshop– Writer’s Notebook – Writing process taught through writer’s notebook

Word Study: Words Their Way– Leveled groups based on student needs

Geography of Virginia Virginia’s First Peoples

Jamestown

A Growing Virginia

VIRGINIA HISTORY

The American Revolution

A New Nation

The Civil War

Rebuilding Virginia

Changing Times

ScienceMagnets and ElectricityWeather EcosystemsPlants Virginia Resources Force, Motion, EnergyEarth, Moon, SunSolar System