Please notice the stars on the window. If you would like to donate something to the class,

choose a star.

Daily Schedule8:50 – 9:00 Flow In (students begin to arrive at

school)9:05 – 9:20 Morning Jumpstart and Planner9:20 – 10:20 Literacy Block10:20-10:35 Teacher Read Aloud10:40 – 11:20 Specialist (M,T, Th, F)11:20 – 12:00 Specialist (W)/ Morning Meeting (M,T,

Th, F) 12:00 – 12:40 Lunch/Recess12:40 – 1:30 Content Block (Math) 1:30 – 1:55 Writing 2:00 – 2:20 Recess2:20 – 2:45 Intervention2:50 – 3:35 Science/Health/Washington State

History 3:35 – 3:40 Clean Up / Dismissal

* Late start Wednesday the school day begins at 9:45 AM

Specialist Schedule

Monday : PE*Tuesday: Music Wednesday: PE*Thursday: MusicFriday: Library

* Please have your child wear clothing and shoes that are appropriate for gym and sport activities.

Communication Tools PlannerWeekly Memo “Live from the Red Carpet”Parent ConferencesMid – Term Report Report CardPhone 443 – 3050 (front office) or 443 – 3068

(classroom)Email: standrid@skitsap.wednet.edu

Morning MeetingPromotes:

Social Skills

Communication Skills

Learned Concepts

Community

Mini Games

Collaboration Problem Solving

Daily HomeworkHomework is a vital part of school and fourth

grade.

Most importantly the purpose of homework is to reinforce skills learned in school.

Homework shouldn’t be a battle. It should be expected as a nightly

reinforcement of learning.

Daily Homework

Monday – Thursday for 40 – 60 minutes

Sometimes long term projects may require students to do some work on weekends.

How Much Help is Too Much?

Children do not want parents to do their homework for them.

Parents should not research or assemble projects.

Doing your child’s homework should not be an option.

"The pupil who is never required to do what he cannot do, never does what he can do.“

     - John Stuart Mill, 1806 - 1873

Dos from the ExpertsDo Connect School Subjects With Everyday

Life Figure out a tip at a restaurant. Balance a check book.Estimate the total cost gas when filling up. Figure out the best deal between like items. Weigh fruits and vegetables at the grocery store.

Do create an environment accommodating to homework.Designate a spot in the house.Well lit and quiet spaceNeeded supplies readily availableChoose a designated time for homework.

Don’ts from the ExpertsDon’t be negative about your own personal

experiences in school.

Instead of saying “I hated math too,” to empathize with your child, you may try, “I had a difficult time with math too, and this is how I conquered it.”

Don’t argue over homework. If you are unsure of what is expected please call me the next day and discuss it with me.

Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS)

Hidden Creek’s approach to focus on the

learning environment

Guidelines for Success

Voice Levels

PBIS flow chart

PBIS Bingo

HIDDEN CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLResponsible learners, contributing citizens

Classroom SubjectsMath

Reading

Writing / Language Arts

Washington State History

Science / Health

Art

Math Big Ideas (Everyday Math)

Multiplication (basic facts and multi-digit)

Division Concepts

Fractions and Decimals

Concepts of Area and Perimeter

Data / Statistics / Probability

Reasoning / Problem Solving /

Communications

Measurement

Parent Help Page

Mondo GoalsMondo is just 1 piece of our reading

curriculum and assessment

4th Grade LevelsP: Beginning of YearR: Mid YearT: End of the Year

Fluency Rate: 125 CWPM

ARAccelerated Reader

STAR Test

Goal Setting

“Just Right Books”

5 Finger Test

AR Bookfinder

I Pick

WritingRalph Fletcher

6+1 Trait Writing

Step Up to Writing

Writing Process

Expository Writing

Narrative Writing

Sitton SpellingSpelling rulesHome Practice Clozed Tests

Content LiteracyIncorporating science and social studies into

reading and writing.

ScienceThe Scientific ProcessSuper Science – Thank you!Science Fair

Social StudiesWashington State History

Geographical Study to include region, locations landforms and bodies of water.

Native American CulturesExplorationRead Alouds

4th Grade HealthThe Great Body Shop Magazine

CommunityDigestive SystemThe Incredible Hearing Machine

MSPReadingMathWritingOnline Testing

How You Can Help in the Classroom

Read with children. Tutor a math concept.

Classroom book order.

Art docents.

Classroom materials and organization.

Bulletin Boards

Volunteer to share your professional skills, hobbies, and cultural backgrounds with students.

Character Counts (Traits)Trustworthiness

Respect

Responsibility

Fairness

Caring

Citizenship

Intervention Monday – Thursday (2:20 – 2:45)

Smaller Groups

Basic Skill Intervention

Enrichment