Ms. Justice’s4th Grade

ClassRaymond Case Elementary

2015-2016

Welcome Fourth grade is a transitional year.

Students are: Moving from primary to intermediate becoming more independent reading to learn vs. learning to read

School should be FUN! It’s my goal to make school something they look forward to. We will learn a lot AND have fun while doing so.

Daily ScheduleDaily Schedule 7:55 FIRST BELL 8:00 School Begins 8:00 - 8:30 Daily Warm-Up (Daily Language, Daily Math) 8:30 - 10:15 Math 10:15 - 10:30 RECESS 10:30 - 12:00 ELA (Writing, Reading, ELD) (P.E. Tues/Thurs. @ 11 am) 12:00 - 12:40 LUNCH 12:40 - 1:00 Reading (Independent or Aloud) 1:00 - 1:30 Social Studies / Science 1:35 - 2:20 WIN (What I Need – workshop, leveled grouping) 2:20 DISMISSAL

*P.E. will be on Tues./Thurs. *Computers will be on Weds.

*Thursdays are Early-Out – students dismissed at 1:30pm

Classroom Rules and Classroom Rules and ExpectationsExpectations

Follow directions the first time.Follow directions the first time.

Raise a quiet hand to ask a question or make a Raise a quiet hand to ask a question or make a comment.comment.

Students may get up to get water during independent Students may get up to get water during independent work time, but not during instruction timework time, but not during instruction time . . Water bottles are fine to bring to school and keep on their desk.Water bottles are fine to bring to school and keep on their desk.

Students may use the restroom once per day. Any Students may use the restroom once per day. Any bathroom use after that will result in a lost Dojo point bathroom use after that will result in a lost Dojo point and possible minutes off recess if excessive. and possible minutes off recess if excessive.

Always come to school prepared with backpack, etc. and Always come to school prepared with backpack, etc. and homework completed. homework completed.

Curriculum Language Arts –

Open Court Books Novels Articles

Science – California Science

Mathematics – Go Math

Social Studies – Reflections

Websites Class Website:

www.ms-justice.weebly.com

Class Dojo www.classdojo.com

School Website www.egusd.net/case

District Website www.egusd.net

Homework Homework PolicyPolicy Homework is worth 25% of your child’s grade.

Assigned Mon.-Thurs. ~ posted daily/weekly on class website.

Homework will take approximately 60 minutes per night.

Typical Weekly HW – math, spelling, reading

Parents signature or initial in student’s agenda every night when all of the homework has completed. (Will be checked on Fridays)

No homework = no recess (HW will be completed at recess)

Projects receive full credit on the deadline. If late, grade will drop points each day it is late.

If student is absent:

You may pick up homework from the office IF teacher is notified the morning of the absence or sooner (and teacher has time).

will receive the same number of days to complete homework and class work for their absent.

(ex: student is absent for two days, then the work is due two days upon returning to school).

Any long-term projects, such as science projects or reports, are not given extra time if students are absent.

Graded work will be returned every two weeks for parent to review. Parent signature is required for tests with letter grade less than a “C-”.

Students who receive lower than 70% on any math test will be able to take the test home to correct and return for an adjusted grade up to 70%.

SuppliesSuppliesTeacher Supplied: Teacher Supplied:

Pencil, eraser, ruler, and scissors Pencil, eraser, ruler, and scissors Folders, NotebooksFolders, NotebooksTextbooks and workbooksTextbooks and workbooks

Parent Supplied: Parent Supplied: Binder (1 ½ - 2 inch)Binder (1 ½ - 2 inch)Dry erase marker(s)Dry erase marker(s)Water bottle (optional but Water bottle (optional but encouraged)encouraged)

Subjects: Grading Subjects: Grading PolicyPolicy

98-100% = A+98-100% = A+ 93-97% = A93-97% = A 90-92% = A-90-92% = A- 87-89% = B+87-89% = B+ 83-86% = B83-86% = B 80-82% = B-80-82% = B- 77-79% = C+77-79% = C+ 73-76% = C73-76% = C 69-72% = C-69-72% = C- 58-68% = D58-68% = D

• MathematicsMathematics• ReadingReading• WritingWriting• SpellingSpelling• History/Social StudiesHistory/Social Studies• ScienceScience

Projects and Reports

Book Reports (2-3 this year, second and third trimesters)

Mission Project (home, some research done at school)

RewardsRewards Bonus recess (Golden Lunch Box)Bonus recess (Golden Lunch Box) PopcornPopcorn Group pointsGroup points PraisesPraises Class Dojo - Point Milestone PrizesClass Dojo - Point Milestone Prizes

Field TripsField Trips California Museum / IMAX / State California Museum / IMAX / State

Capital Capital Sutter’s Fort Sutter’s Fort Science MuseumScience Museum Farmer’s Market Farmer’s Market

Special EventSpecial Event Gold Rush Day- TBDGold Rush Day- TBD

Parent Parent CommunicationCommunication e-mail: e-mail: ljustice@egusd.netljustice@egusd.net

Corrected student work sent home Friday in Corrected student work sent home Friday in folderfolder

Telephone calls will be returned within 24 hoursTelephone calls will be returned within 24 hours

Class Dojo – messaging through appClass Dojo – messaging through app

Class WebsiteClass Website

Thank You!Thank You!I know this will be an awesome I know this will be an awesome

year and a great class! Iyear and a great class! I’’m m honored to be your childhonored to be your child’’s s

teacher!teacher!