Mrs. Scovone outlines the 4th grade curriculum and classroom expectations. Key points include: - Students will complete paperwork to be returned and sign up for parent conferences online. - Core subjects will include reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. Reading and math will use guided instruction and small groups. - Technology like Edmodo and Everyday Math online will be utilized. Homework includes weekly math packets and periodic assignments in other subjects. - Classroom management is based on Whole Brain Teaching and PBIS systems. Challenges will be individualized through assessment and small group work.

1. 4th Grade Curriculum Night
Mrs. Scovone, scovonea@aaps.k12.mi.us
I will be doing online sign ups for conferences.
Please fill out the papers in your folder:
– Technology survey (blue paper)
– Email confirmation (blue)
– Photo release form (blue)
These can be placed in the trays on the back counter.

2. Agenda
General announcements & paperwork
Academic Subjects
Classroom Expectations and Management
Edmodo
Homework & STAR Binder
Questions?

3. IMPORTANT: Snack Info
Students can bring in a HEALTHY snack to have
each day. We usually have snack around 10:30.
For birthdays, we celebrate all of a month’s
birthdays on the last Friday. Students who had a
birthday or half birthday (for summer birthdays)
can bring something in on that day.
If your child has an allergy and you want me to
have a “stand-by” snack for them feel free to
send one in.
NO PEANUTS or TREE NUTS

4. Daily Schedule
Lunch: 12:00-12:24
Lunch recess:
12:24-12:48
We also have a class
recess. Time
depends on that
day’s specials
schedule.
Specials:
Gym: Tue./Fri.
Music: Mon./Fri.
Media Center: Thur.
Art: Wed.
Spanish: Mon./Wed.
Chinese: Mon./Fri.

5. Balanced Literacy Program
Guided Reading
Read Alouds
Independent Reading
Word Study
Writing Workshop

6. Reading Workshop
I utilize the Daily 5 and Daily Café/CRAFT
program during reading workshop time.
Daily: Read to Self, Work on Writing, Word Study
Rotated throughout the week: Listen to Reading
and Read to Someone (both improve fluency and
accuracy)
Reader’s Response letters due every other
week. To be completed during Work on Writing,
however, if students do not complete them
during the allotted time, they are homework.

7. Reading Workshop
During this time, I will confer with
students individually about their
reading, working with small groups of
students for direct reading instruction
Small groups will be based on students
reading level or the reading strategy
they are working on.

8. Word Study
I utilize Words Their Way
Students are given a pre-assessment to see
where they are in their spelling development
It is based on studying word patterns, not
memorizing individual words
Work is done during Word Study
Activities include buddy check, word hunts,
word webs (to explore the meaning of roots)
and word sorts.

9. Writing Workshop
Throughout the year, students will
compose:
– A personal narrative
– Poetry
– Feature article
– Research projects
– Short pieces including cause/effect,
problem/solution, and compare/contrast

10. Science
AAPS uses the Science Companion curriculum
4th grade units of study:
– Nature’s Recyclers
– Matter
– Watery Earth
Science is taught through inquiry-based hands-on
investigations
Throughout the year, students will be engaged in
writing activities related to various science ideas and
investigations

11. Social Studies
AAPS utilizes the Social Studies Alive!:
Regions of Our Country
Units will focus on the five United States
regions
Students will learn about each region’s
history, political science, economics,
and geography

12. Mathematics
AAPS utilizes the University of Chicago’s
Everyday Mathematics program
This program utilizes real-life problem
solving, multiple methods for basic skills
practice, emphasis on communication, use of
technology, and balanced instruction
Parent website for more information on
Everyday Math:
http://everydaymath.uchicago.edu/parents/

13. Mathematics
Starting with Unit 2, we will be using a guided
math program.
Structure of a guided math lesson:
– Whole group lesson
– Rotations: small group instruction*, independent
practice, fact practice, & games
– Closing (share out)
*Small groups will be flexible and based on students’
learning needs as assessed through pre-assessments
and formative assessment.

14. Technology
EVERYDAY MATH
ONLINE
Copies of Study
Links & Family
Letters
Online games
Interactive Student
Reference Book
Math fact
“workshop”
Log-in information is
included in your
folder.

15. Edmodo is an online learning management
system
It will be used for students to complete
assignments, take quizzes, and have online
discussions
I will monitor students use of it
Some grades will be recorded in it
You have parent access to the grades,
access information is in your folder

16. Classroom Management
Whole Brain Teaching
All Thurston School rules will be enforced in this
classroom
I will also utilize the PBIS school-wide system for
discipline and positive reinforcement
If students are doing something off-task, they will be
stopped and refocused by asking them to describe the
appropriate behavior
If a student is hurting themselves or others, the parent will
be contacted and the student may have to sit out from
class activities

17. How I Will Make Sure Each Student
is Properly Challenged
Some worksheets will be adapted to
increase/decrease the difficulty based
on each students needs.
Working with students in small groups
at their instructional reading, word
study, and math levels.

18. How I Will Make Sure Each Student
is Properly Challenged
Conferring with students individually
during writing and reading to target
strengths, weaknesses, and to inform
instruction
Providing additional practice for
students who are struggling
Assessing students on a regular basis
and adjusting instruction as needed

19. Reading Homework
Each month, students will have a
genre reading project to complete.
They will read a book from a
designated genre and complete a
project about the book.

20. Math Homework
Students will have Math
packets to complete on
a weekly basis. These
are given on Tuesdays
and are due back the
following Tuesday.
In your folder are parent
“letters”, please use
these to check your
child’s homework and
have them correct any
mistakes.
Optional (but highly
recommended):
– Use Xtra Math to practice
math facts (it is
recommended that they
do this at home at least
three nights a week)
– Other online activities to
practice/learn math
concepts: SumDog &
Everyday Math Online

21. Other Homework
Handwriting will be given. Amounts will
vary but will not be more than 3 a week.
These are due 2 days later.
Science, social studies, and writing
homework will be assigned periodically.
Amount of time to complete these
assignments will vary.

22. Homework Policies
Students will record their homework in their
planners on a daily basis
If students do not complete in-class work, it may
be assigned as homework.
If students do not have work completed on the
day that it is due, they will sit out of class recess
until the work is completed.
Students have the number of days they were
absent to make up work.

23. STAR Binders
EVERY night students will bring home their
STAR Binders.
This is where students will have their
planners, homework, notes from me,
completed assignments, school flyers, etc.
Please check it each night and send it back to
school each day
There is a section for parent-teacher
communication, feel free to use it. Remind
the student to tell me that there is a note in
there.

24. O.S.C.A.R.S.
O.S.C.A.R.S. stands for “Outstanding,
Studious, Clever, and Responsible Students”
It is an optional “club” for students who want
to go above and behind
It is a list of 75 different research tasks.
Students complete them in a notebook and
come to me to be quizzed. They earn stars
for the ones they complete.

25. Thank you for coming!
Any questions?