WELCOME TO 4th Grade CURRICULUM NIGHT
Mrs. Biederbeck’s Class
As you come in, please read the “chalkboard” note your child left for you and then write a note back to them so they can
read it in the morning.
A Little Bit About Myself
9 years teachingK-8 Elementary CertificationB.A. in Business AdministrationMarried to my husband, Tom for 21 yearsThree children: Carlin (18)-University of Arizona, Riley (16)-Junior at Mt.
Pte., Brady (14)-Freshman at Mt. Pte.Live in Tempe. Two dogs: Kooper and KodiEnjoy exercising, reading, traveling, and being with family & friends.
First thing you need to know…
This class is great!!
Schedule• Math Block 8:00-9:30• Language Arts Block 12:30-1:20• Lunch Recess: 11:35-11:55• Lunch: 11:55-12:15
• Music: Mondays 9:30-10:15 • Computer Lab: Tuesdays 9:30-10:30• PE: Wednesdays 9:30-10:15• Library: Thursday 9:30-10:15• Art: Friday 9:30-10:15
Classroom
Procedures
Snacks
o Please send a daily snacko @ 9:15 amo Must be healthy ie: granola
bars, fruit, cheese & crackers, etc.
o No candy, sugary snacks
Lunch
• $2.50 per lunch• $.50 for drink only• You may send in cash or
checks daily.• Please put student’s
name on checks• Stamped hand means
you are running low on money.
Birthdays
I will recognize your child’s birthday in class.
Please do not send in birthday treats. No cakes, cupcakes, etc.
• Happy Birthday!!!!
Behavior
What’s my Classroom Management Plan???
Positive Environment
Focus on Lifeskill Traits
Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic
We all make mistakes. It’s how we pick ourselves up after we fall that helps define who we are .
Grades The grading system is based on written work (including
assignments, quizzes, and tests) teacher observations, informal assessments, projects, and class participation. Grades are given on a point system, and based on the following percentages:
90-100%A80-89% B70-79% C60-69% D0-59% F
I do not “give” students grades.
They “earn” them.
Curriculum
Reading-Harcourt Math-SFAW / Investigations Health / Social Studies- Harcourt Reading/math resources on the web Kyrene Curriculum http://www.kyrene.org/curriculum/
Projects/Assignments• Almost always give
a printed direction sheet. (Email attachment)
• Usually it includes how the project will be graded.
• Use the grading rubric/checklist to check the finished project.
• I often show/read examples in class.
At-Home Projects• Quarterly Book Reports and Literature
Celebrations (begins in 2nd Quarter)• Class work that does not get completed
at school.• Reading Log: 80 minutes per week due
at the end of each week signed by you. 20 minutes per night.
• Daily homework (spelling, math, grammar, etc.)
Arizona Weekly Studies • We use Arizona Weekly Studies magazine as a way to
teach Arizona culture, geography etc…• Every child should have their own copy.• If you are able to donate $7.00 for your child or if
you would like to make an extra donation for another student, I would be so appreciative. Please return the form on your desk.
Communications between Home and School
• Friday Folders• Agenda• The News (monthly)
• E-mail messages
QUESTIONS?Please write any questions or comments
you may still have on the post-it and leave it on the desk along with your name.
THANK YOU FOR COMING!Thank you for coming!!
