Welcome to Fourth Grade
School Year 2023-2024
Open House August 30, 2023
WELCOME TO FOURTH GRADE
Language Art Curriculum: ReadyGen for grades K-5.
Framework: Daily 5
(combination of mini lessons/Daily 5 independent tasks/student-teacher conferencing)
Materials:
Black ELA Folder
2 Spiral Notebooks
Student self-selected chapter books
ReadyGen Units
Unit 1: Becoming Researchers
Unit 2:Interactions with Nature and Culture
Unit 3: Exploring Impact and Effect
Unit 4: Creating Innovative Solutions
Reading Framework-
Foundational Skills (phonics, spelling, vocabulary)- 33%
Comprehension Skills-33%
Assessments- 34%
Total= 100%
Writing-Foundational Skills (grammar)-33%
Writers Workshop-33%
Assessments-34%
Total=100%
Welcome Aboard Scientists!
Grade 4, Mrs. Shehab
Email: mashehab@cps.edu
Amplify Science Curriculum
Q1: Energy Conversions: Why does Ergstown keep having blackouts?
Q2: Vision and Light: Why is an increase in light affecting the health of a Tokay gecko’s in a Philippine rain forest?
Q3: Earth’s Features: What was the environment like of Desert Rocks National Park in the past?
Q4: Waves, Energy, and Information: How can a mother dolphin and her calf communicate with each other if they do not see each other?
Science Grading Scale
Materials
What Science Ideas do Students figure out?
To answer the Chapter Questions, students will figure out the Key Concepts as they investigate, read, write and talk. They will be building their scientific vocabulary, building on each other’s ideas, read books on the topic, complete investigations
Social Science Adventures
Mrs.Shehab, 4th Grade, Email: mashehab@cps.edu
Our State, Our Nation
Units being covered:
Unit 1: The People and Land of the United States
Unit 2: The Northeast
Unit 3: The Southeast
Unit 4: The People of the Midwest
Unit 5: Crossing Paths in the Southwest
Unit 6: Diversity of the West
Grading Categories
Materials
What Social Science ideas will students explore?
Students will explore:
Geography, history, development, government and diversity of Illinois and our nation. They gain a deeper understanding on how each region in the United States promotes the rights of its inhabitants and the common good of people and communities.
Math
Ms. Ochoa
HR 210 aochoa@cps.edu
Major Concepts Covered:
Math Grading Policy
➤ 40% Summative Assessments: Chapter Tests & Vocabulary
➤ 35% Formative Assessments: Fact Fluency Quizzes, Mid-Chapter Quizzes
➤ 25% Classwork: group work, independent work, exit slips
*Students must have a strong foundation in their multiplication and division facts. Please continue to build this foundation by practicing facts nightly.
Health
SEL (Social Emotional Learning) lessons: 45%
Reflections: 45%
Independent Practice: 10%
Total: 100%
Listening and Speaking
Math:33%
ELA: 33%
Science/Social Science: 34%
Total: 100%
Be Kind
social skills
Be Strong
executive functioning
Be Well
emotional regulation
Be a Bulldog
citizenship
Garvy
Paws Pillars
Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school—and themselves!
The WHYs
Attendance and Absences
Attendance is very important and helps with academic achievement, absences should be reported to main office.
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Tips to Help
• Set a regular bedtime and morning routine.
• Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
• Keep your child healthy and make sure your child has the required shots.
• Develop backup plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor or another parent.
• Try to schedule medical appointments and extended trips when school isn't in session.
• If your child seems anxious about school, talk to teachers and the school counselor for advice on how to make your child feel comfortable and excited about learning.
• If your child must stay home due to illness or quarantine, ask the teacher for resources and ideas to continue learning at home.
Highlights from Garvy Handbook
School-wide
Grades 3-5 Policy
We strongly encourage and expect students to turn work on time.
Late work turned in within 3 days: Max 70%
More than 3 days late: 50%
At Progress Reports and Final Grades: Missing (MSG) assignments will be entered as 50%=F.
Grading Scale
Dress Code
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*Student support is given through use of restorative practices
*Progressive Pyramids
Students are expected to behave during school hours, before and after school, at all school- sponsored activities, and are expected to accept responsibility for their actions and behaviors.
*Students who violate the student code of conduct more than once will be assigned to a pyramid. This Pyramid tracks student misbehavior(s). After the second occurrence and a contact home, students will attend a skill building session in place of “Fun Friday”
*If students repeatedly violate the CPS Student Code of Conduct, additional support will be implemented to address the behavior.
**Administration always has the final say in deciding the consequence and whether suspension is necessary.
Restorative Practices
Friendly Reminders:
Please turn in-
Optional (If you want dental/and/or vision services)
Additional information if it pertains to your child:
Deadline to turn in:
Friday, September 1
Feel free to email us:
Marie Mora, MGmora@cps.edu
Maria Shehab, mashehab@cps.edu
Angela Ochoa, aochoa@cps.edu
Catherine Hankins, cthankins@cps.edu
Please wait 24 hours for a response. If it is on the weekend, your response will be answered on the following class day during class hours.