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WELCOME
TO Fourth Grade
CURRICULUM NIGHT
AT
Cheatham Elementary will ignite the spark for
an empowered education through service, fun and engaging experiences that focus on the whole child.
4th Grade Team Mrs. Amanda Perkins- Team Leader Mrs. Jill Nortman Mrs. Amy Barner Mrs. Megan Gibbon Mrs. Wendy Wilson Mrs. Jessica Ambrose
4th
Grade
Curriculum
Texas History
Various projects to deepen our understanding
Explore through reading
Important Concepts
Early colonization
Native Americans
Texas Revolution
Texas in the US
February 10, 2017 6:00 AM- 8:30 PM On the way to Austin
Play educational games to review Texas History Snack provided
In Austin: Tour the Bob Bullock Museum using journal Watch 4D video at Star Destiny Theater Enjoy own lunch from home Tour capitol Tour Texas State Cemetery
On the way Home A few more education games Dinner provided Movie to rest
The cost is $78.00.
Can be paid in full on Web Store
Or two installments $39-Sep. 27 & $39-Nov. 15
To secure a spot for your child, you must pay either $78 or $39 by Sep 27
Cost covers-
Charter bus to and from Austin
T-shirt, water bottle, special souvenir
Snacks, dinner
Admission to all sites
Look for an email from your child’s teacher for volunteers
Must ride to and from Austin Must lead a group through the activities Must be on the approved Allen ISD volunteer
list (must do every year) Must pay $78 Must attend training two weeks prior to field
trip
Build on their comprehension foundation by adding
new comprehension skills and strategies while exploring a multitude of genres
Delve more deeply into texts by summarizing, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating pieces of writing
Exposed to new vocabulary through literature read in class, independent reading, and school textbooks
Book Clubs to address individual needs Book Challenge has been assigned. Please check with
your child’s reading teacher with any questions.
Writing Process Pre-writing
Drafting
Revising
Editing
Publishing
Writing Forms
Informal and formal letters
Narratives Expository Poetry
Traits of a Good Writer
Idea Development
Organization
Sentence Fluency
Word Choice
Voice
Conventions
Presentation
Spelling & Conventions
Accountability across ALL subjects
Standards for all Classrooms
UPS √
Vocabulary
Math Journals
Basic Facts- ▪ Multiplication!
▪ Addition
▪ Subtraction
▪ Division
Important Concepts
Problem Solving
Multiplication
Division
Measurement
Geometry
Algebra
Websites we will use: Pearson Realize- Online Textbook- link
from apps.allenisd.org Thinkthroughmath.com
Science Journals Science Vocabulary Laboratory Investigations
Important Concepts We are learning the scientific process and how
to critique scientific explanations. We cover topics in physical, life, and earth
science. Online Practice and Homework STEMscopes-online textbook- link from
apps.allenisd.org
Apps.allenisd.org
Students log in using their student id # and their created password
Links to ALL the websites they would need to access from home
Google Drive, ALL online textbooks, Skyward, plus more
User names & Passwords will be in their Agenda for them to reference
https://skyward.allenisd.org Available on Cheatham website
Update your information by Sep. 9th!
Grades available online
Daily Grades- 60%
Test & Quizzes- 40%
Email is the best way to reach us. We will respond within one-two school days.
If your child is getting home a different way, please send a paper note in to school.
There may be a substitute so the teacher will not be able to get the email.
If they are riding on a different bus, they must have a signed note from you and the office
**NO Tuesday folders!! Check the chatter, newsletter & binder for handouts and graded papers (grades in skyward).
First- Your child will receive a verbal warning. Second- Your child will receive a signature
with explanation. Each signature takes points away from their
conduct grade. Every student starts with a S and can go up to
an O or down to a N. Please Agenda every night and initial
and check the calendar once a week.
Our homework policy is 10 minutes per grade level. Therefore, 4th Grade can have up to 40 minutes of
homework each night. Homework will be recorded and highlighted
in your student’s agenda. Go over and initial this with your student each
night. Please remember homework is their
responsibility to complete and return. Its purpose is to reinforce skills and strategies.
10 points will be deducted daily for each late assignment.
Students will be required to attend study hall to complete late assignments and unfinished homework.
The student has one day to make up work for every day absent.
Example: Absent on Monday, student receives assignments on Tuesday. The student’s missed work would be due on Thursday morning.
You must turn in a note within three days of a full day or partial day absence to receive an excused absence. After three days it becomes unexcused
Examples of excused absence: Doctor’s visit, Fever, Religious holiday, or dentist’s visit
If a student is sick 5 or more days a doctor’s note is required upon return
Drop off & Pick Up by bike racks (unless they have a sibling in K-2)
Please do NOT drop off by the cones
Pull all the way forward to maximize space
No parking in fire lane, only in parking space You have to cross the
crosswalk to pick them up (we can’t send them over)
Right Turn Only going out of the side parking lot onto Hopewell
Traffic flow maps on our the website
Studies show that active bodies produce active brains
As a school, we are incorporating mini brain breaks throughout the day for the students
They will be short active exercises to keep them ready to learn
Shorts and skirts must reach mid-thigh or longer.
Leggings/yoga pants must be worn under shorts, skirts, or dresses.
Sleeveless shirts (three finger rule) should fit snuggly under the arms.
Tube tops, halters, midriffs, spaghetti straps, and tank tops are prohibited.
Shirts should pass the arm raised test No stomach showing when the arm is raised
P.E. days students must wear/bring tennis shoes/sneakers
There are many ways for you to be involved in your child’s school experience:
Classroom Helper(s)
Bulletin Boards- Through PTA
Copies- Through PTA
Classroom Party- Through PTA
Approved Volunteer
Make sure you have resubmitted your information
Must be done each year
Times
AM Snack
Recess 1:40
Lunch 11:55, 12:00, 12:05
Specials 10:35
Dates
STAAR Writing Test –Tues.- March 28th
STAAR Math Test Monday, May 8th
STAAR Reading Test- Tuesday, May 9th
Austin Field Trip- Friday, Feb. 10th
Available on our website:
The 4th grade handbook
This presentation
Our bi-weekly newsletters
Links to websites and textbooks
Thank you for coming to
Curriculum Night at
Cheatham Elementary School