Welcome to Curriculum Night 2013
“If all meanings could be adequately expressed by words, the arts of painting and music would not exist."
--John Dewey
Who is Your Child’s Teacher?
• Bachelor of Arts in English, Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona
• Master of Arts in
Teaching Goucher College Baltimore, Maryland
• I have been a part of the Tarwater faculty since 1999.
• K-8 Certified
• Before coming to Tarwater, I worked for several community education programs holding jobs in various capacities. I taught both preschool and kindergarten programs, as well as supervising K-8 enrichment programs.
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Types of InstructionWhole Group
The teacher provides direct instruction to the entire class. This type of instruction may be based on students’ needs.
Homogenous GroupsStudents with common strengths or needs work together in small groups.
Cooperative GroupsStudents work together on a project or task. This may be a mixed group of differing strengths and abilities.
Independent ActivitiesStudents work alone to complete a task (journal writing, workbook pages, etc…).
Language ArtsReading• Harcourt• Guided Reading
Groups• Literature Studies• AR/Self Selected
Literature
Writing and Language
• Harcourt• Rebecca Sitton
Core Words• Words Their Way• Six Traits Writing
MathStudents in fourth grade will receive math instruction from the Saxon Math program. This program builds foundational concepts and gives students daily practice in the following areas:
•Numbers and Operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and percents)•Algebra•Geometry•Measurement•Data Analysis & Probability•Problem Solving
We will be switching classes to better meet the needs of our students.
Science & Social Studies
Science
• Life Science (types of plants and living things)
• Physical Science (energy)
• Earth Science
Social Studies
• Arizona History • American History • World History• Civics/Government • Geography
Parent VolunteersVolunteers are always welcome in 4th grade!
•Field Trips
•Art Masterpiece
•Jr. Achievement
….and more!
•Please sign the volunteer chart on the back table.
•Volunteers must have volunteer forms on file in the office.
•Don’t forget to sign in at the office!
Volunteer in our
Classroom!
Art Masterpiece•Art Masterpiece is a volunteer program that introduces students to the artwork of a variety of famous artists. The students study elements of art and principles of design . The students then have an opportunity to create art pieces of their own.
•We need 1-2 volunteers per classroom. There are 6 lessons yearly. Supplies are provided.
Communication•“Important Binder”
Keep student work in the binder until the end of the quarter.
•“Important Folder”Check daily
•AgendaThere is a spot at the bottom of each daily column for you to sign.
•Quarterly Progress and Report Cards
•Communication (e-mails, notes & phone calls)
Homework•Saxon math will come home Monday - Thursday. Even if your fourth grader has completed his/her daily written practice, review each problem with your child for accuracy and detail.
•Reading 20 minutes is required homework. Your fourth grader set an Accelerated Reader point goal for first quarter.
•Study spelling words however you choose. Tests are on Fridays.
•Sign the bottom of your child’s daily agenda.
Reading Makes a Difference
Fourth Grade Procedures & Policies
Birthdays (volunteer needed for class directory)
Nurse & Bathroom VisitsClass Schedule
6 day rotation (know PE & library days)Platoon Schedule (Homeroom: Days 1 & 4
Migala: Days 2 & 5) Walker: Days 3 & 6)
Behavior & Discipline
Absences (please call the attendance line at 480-883-4303)
Thank You for Coming to Curriculum Night!
Thank you for coming. Please sign the sheet on the back table
before you leave.