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Welcome to 4th Grade!
Please find your desk. We will sort supplies after a brief presentation.
Mrs. Mann
A little about me… 10th year of teaching
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction
My goal is to create a respectful, caring environment where all students can succeed.
Our classroom rules are simple. We treat others as we would like to be treated.
Positive behavior system.
Daily Schedule
8:50-9:00 Arrival
9:00-10:30 Reading Workshop (10:00 Snack)
10:30-11:30 Specials
A Computer
B PE/Lit
C PE/Music
D Art
E Music/PE
11:30-12:35 Writing
12:35-1:20 Lunch
1:25-1:45 Read Aloud
1:45-2:15 Science or Social Studies
2:15-3:15 Math
3:30 Dismissal
LiteracyReading and Writing in a workshop format
Book log- goal is to read at least 10 pages of reading daily
40 in 4th Reading Challenge
Word Study- new words come home on Monday-test on Friday
Math
Flexible grouping
Skills:
• Operations and Algebraic Thinking
• Number and Operations in Base Ten
• Measurement and Data• Geometry• Number Sense-Fractions
• 8 Mathematical Practices
**Students need to know multiplication facts**
SOCIAL
STUDIES• Map skills
• Prairie & Illinois Unit
• Government Unit
• Study of the United States Regions
Science
Earth Materials (Rocks and Minerals)
Dissect owl pellets
Life Structures (Plants and Life Cycle)
Inventions
Engineering -Pasta Bridges
Different grading procedures depending on assignments:
Some assignments are reviewed and recorded as completed, but not graded. This will be indicated by a star or smiley face.
“CT” = Corrected Together/Completed Together
Some assignments will have point values awarded (ex: +14/15)
BDPS system (beginning, developing, progressing, secure)
Grading
Birthdays
Treat policy-the district policy prohibits us from accepting food as a birthday treat. Students will celebrate by going to the office to say the pledge and choosing a book.
CommunicationAssignment notebooks
Konnect- announcements, homework expectations, websites
Virtual Backpack- Fun Lunch forms
Contact information:Ann Mann 630-365-8170 [email protected]
Thank you! Before you leave...
1. Please place-• Freezer Bags & tissues on Guided Reading Table.
• Art shirt in your numbered baggie.• PE shoes in cabinet under your mailbox.• All other supplies should go in your desk.
2. Make any necessary changes to the Student Verification sheets, or initial if okay. I will take them when you are done.
3. Parent-Teacher Conference sign-up sheets are located on the tables in the MPR.
4. Volunteer sign up sheet online
Thanks for attending!I look forward to a wonderful, productive school year!