Welcome to The Grade 4

Parent Information Evening

Program:

➢Introductions

➢One-to-One Tablet Program

➢General Overview of Grade 4 in Classrooms

IntroductionsDr. Chip Barder- Head of SchoolCarole Denny-ES PrincipalJan Humpleby- ES Deputy PrincipalChris Frost - PYP

Grade 4 Team:Heidi Kay- Gr. 4HK - Team Leader Prueann Browning- Gr. 4PBBeth Murray- Gr. 4BMLilliAnn Lucas- Gr.4LLLaura Berrish– Gr. 4 EALMichelle Matias-ICT CoordinatorMs. Nissa– ES CounselorMr. Stef– Learning SupportHuong– Gr.4 TAMi-Gr.4 TAMary Pool – Speech & Language Support

Language Arts In Writing we will be working with the following:

Narratives

Persuasive

Word Study

Note Taking

Poetry

Memoirs

Reading Strategies developed through:

Units

of

InquiryGuided

ReadingClass

Read

Alouds

Nightly

Reading IndependentReading

Developing Mathematicians

Think Critically

Developing Mathematicians

Justify Reasoning

Developing Mathematicians

Develop Flexible Strategies

Developing Mathematicians

Communicate Thinking and Understanding

Developing Mathematicians

Work on Real World Problems

Developing Mathematicians

Apply Understanding

Developing Mathematicians

Become Confident Problem Solvers

Units of Inquiry (UOI)How We Express Ourselves

“Identity is expressed through

literature.”

How the World WorksScience Investigators

The reliability of scientific investigations is promoted by careful experimental design and methodology.

Who We AreHealthy Choices

The lifestyle choices we make “today” affect our body systems “tomorrow”.

Where We Are in Place and TimePreserving Our Heritage

“Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today and pass on to future generations.”

How We Organize Ourselves

Is The Price Right?Goods and services are valued based on

market forces.

Sharing the PlanetWhat Makes You Rock?

The Earth’s surface changes over time

1:1 Tablet Programme in Grade 4

UNIS will be a leader in the region in the use of technology

for learning.

ISTE StandardsInternational Society for Technology in Education

ISTE NETS for

Students

Communication & Collaboration

Research & Information

Critical Thinking

Creativity & Innovation

Technology & Operations

Digital Citizenship

BECOMING A RESPONSIBLE DIGITAL CITIZEN

Email Etiquette

How to take care of their devices

Researching information online

Managing their information online - the difference between public, private and personal information

File Management

UNIS Hanoi Technology Packet

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Will my child use the computer all the time?

Can we access our child’s work?

Do we need to purchase anything to supplement the 1:1 Programme?

Do I have parental controls in my child’s tablet?

What if the tablet is accidentally damaged?

http://blogs.unishanoi.org/grade4http://blogs.unishanoi.org/grade5

Tablet Needs

USB KeyHeadphones with

Microphone

Homework

• Help them create a space• Help them set up a routine: (where to get

supplies, where to do it, where to put homework when it is done)

• Help them think through their time management

• Homework should come back to school daily so that it can be used in school

• Homework is not an assessment; it is used to support class instruction

How to Help with Homeworkor Keeping your child responsible for their own homework

Assessments and Reporting

•Student-teacher conferencing

•Teacher, Peer & Student Assessment

•External Assessments: ISA and MAP (MAPS - Sept. 8 - 11) (ISA Oct 1 - 3)

•2 written Reports (Dec, June)

•Parent/Teacher conversations and conferences (Sept 1 or 4)

•Student-Led Conferences (April)

Ideas For great snacks

• Fruit• Sandwich – cheese, tuna, jam• Rice balls or crackers• Cereal bars• Carrots, celery, etc.• Yoghurt• Seaweed

Not so great ideas for snacks

• Bags of chips• Dry Noodle Packets• Chocolate• Cookies/Biscuits• Fizzy drinks• Fruit juices• Cupcakes ☺… There are

always exceptions

For all class/school - no nuts

Moon Festival

September 5

Important Dates:ES EAL Parent Information Evening:Tuesday, August 26

Grade Four Social Thursday, August 28 (15:30)

Parent-teacher Conversations:Monday, September 1 (10:00 – 18:00)Wednesday, September 3 (15:00 – 18:00)

Moon Festival Assembly:Friday, September 5 - All students and teachers are encouraged to wear an Ao Dai.

New Parents PYP Night:Thursday, September 11 (19:00)

UN Day: Friday, October 10 (13:00 dismissal)

Welcome to 4PB

Ms Prue

Ms Mi

Class Parent ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5ac3k4wqW4

http://blogs.unishanoi.org/grade4/

class blog

Our 4PB class blog

http://blogs.unishanoi.org/pbrowning/

Any Questions?