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 ext.203ann.mann@kaneland.org

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!