Woodway Elementary School –

2012/13

7:45-8:00 Unpack, morning duties, and morning announcements

8:00-8:30 Reading/ELA (Homeroom)

8:30-9:00 Intervention Time

9:00-10:15 Reading/ELA (Homeroom)

10:15 Switch

10:20-12:05 Reading/ELA (Holmes)

12:10- 12:45 Lunch/Recess

12:45-1:20 Social Studies (Holmes)

1:20 Switch

1:25-2:25 CAMP

2:25-3:10 Social Studies (West)

3:15 Begin Dismissal

7:45- 8:00 Unpack, morning duties, and announcements

8:00-8:30 Math (Homeroom)

8:30-9:00 Intervention

9:00-10:15 Math (Homeroom)

10:15 Switch

10:20-12:10 Math (West)

12:10-12:45 Lunch/Recess

12:45-1:20 Science (West)

1:20 Switch

1:25-2:25 CAMP

2:25-3:10 Science (Homeroom)

3:15 Begin Dismissal

In our Language Arts block, we will be covering a vast amount of material. We will be doing writing, reading and spelling on a daily basis.

Each six weeks I will assign a new reading goal (points to earn) to your child. This goal is made using different indicators including the STAR test, student input, and teacher discretion. Your child will need to read within his/her reading range for optimum growth. Reading levels too low will not allow growth, while reading too high will be too frustrating and will affect comprehension level.

In our math block, we will also be covering vast amounts of material. Within a well-balanced mathematics curriculum, the primary focal points at Grade 4 are problem solving and higher order thinking skills, two digit by two digit multiplication, long division, fraction and decimals.

• Math- Homework will be as needed to finish up classwork

• Reading- Read each night

• Spelling- Study each night as tests will be given on Fridays.

• Writing will focus a piece of writing the student produces. It will also have a section that will grade how well a student uses his/her conventions in written grammar. Dates for Writing-April 2&3, 2013

• Math- April 23, 2013

• Reading- April 24, 2013 (More difficult than 3rd grade)

• Dates subject to change

Writer’s Workshop consist of:

•Mini Lessons to teach a skill (teacher)

•Prewriting

•Drafting

•Revise/Edit

•Teacher Conferencing

•Publishing

Students will work on Narrative and Expository writing across the curriculum.

• Punch a Bunch Cards and Behavior Cards

• My philosophy on management is to keep it as positive as I can

• Assignment sheets need to be checked each night. Please help your child with this responsibility. This is a great way to keep communication open between home and school.

• Please have your child at school no later than 8:00.

• Please send a note if there is a transportation change.

• Please sign in any time you are coming to classroom. You are always welcome.

• Birthdays- We want to celebrate in the classroom with cupcakes, cookies etc… Treats will be distributed by the teacher at an appropriate time. If you send a treat, please include napkins, plates, utensils, etc.

• Prize bucket items

• Baby wipes

• Paper plates

• Color copy paper

• Sam’s bucket of gum

• M&M’s

• Paper lawn and leaf bags from Walmart or Home Depot

• Paper towels

• Pringle cans

• 5 oz. size paper cups

• School email: tina.west@midwayisd.org

• School phone 761-5740 ext. 6442

• Conference time 1:25-2:25 Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Please feel free to contact me via email or school phone.

• School email: marla.holmes@midwayisd.org

• School phone 761-5740 ext. 6443

• Conference time 1:25-2:25 Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Please feel free to contact me via email or school phone.

• Native American Project

• Three Sisters (corn, beans, and squash) taste of Native American food

• Texas Landmark paper bag brochures

Please let us know if you would like to volunteer. We appreciate all that you do for our kids!!

Volunteer in our Classroom!

for taking the time to attend Open House!

I look forward to working with you and your child this year. It is going to be a wonderful year filled with

exciting learning activities!