This document provides information for parents and students about expectations and procedures for fourth grade. It includes details about subject folders and required materials, an overview of the curriculum including reading, language arts, math, science, and social studies. It also outlines homework policies, behavior rewards, attendance policies, and contact information for the three fourth grade teachers.

1. Welcome you to Fourth GradePlease sign inMrs. Lougheed, Mrs. Vidal, and Ms. Boswellhttp://mysite.cherokee.k12.ga.us/personal/lisa_lougheed/site/default.aspxhttp://mysite.cherokee.k12.ga.us/personal/alison_vidal/site/default.aspxhttp://mysite.cherokee.k12.ga.us/personal/amy_boswell/site/default.aspx

2. Subject FoldersColored folders help keep the students organized!Blue: MathGreen: ScienceYellow: ReadingRed: Language ArtsPurple: Social StudiesStudents are expected to keep their work in the folders until a unit is completed. Binders are not allowed ~~~trust us on this!!

3. ReadingGenres Fiction, Nonfiction, Folktales, Poetry and PlaysReading Book/Chapter BooksReading Logs – Due each Friday (yellow folder)Reading Counts – 25 TestsQuizzes, Tests and Study Guides Book ReportsTicket to Read: www.tickettoread.comMrs. Vidal

4. Language ArtsShurley EnglishWriting Genres: Narrative, Informational, Persuasive and Book ReviewParagraph a WeekComposition Book/Reading AnthologyWriting ProcessWriting PortfoliosSpelling: Homework each night with a test on Friday.verbsadjectivesadverbsnounsprepositionspronouns

5. MathHomework –Monday through ThursdayNotebook check/grade given before each testVocabulary quizzesMultiplication factswww.vmathlive.com

6. ScienceNotebook checks

7. Projects: Owl food web

8. Weather data collection Simple Machines scrapbook Moon Phases data collectionDaily Science

9. Social Studies Standards:History: History of the U.S. to 1880Geography: Map Skills, Features of the U.S.Civics/Government: Federal GovernmentBill of RightsEconomics: Making Economic Choices

10. Social StudiesDaily GeographyWhere in the World…? Given every Tuesday Due every Thursday

11. Homework, Absences and TardiesBlack folder:Check homework assignments daily.Check behavior daily.Please sign the behavior sheet each week!Agenda is updated daily on our websites. Send a note or email if your child is absent. Otherwise it will be unexcused.Tardies- We begin morning work at 7:15. Students are tardy after 7:45.

12. Behavior RewardsStudents receive a sticker on their Behavior Sheet in the Black Folder each Monday for a parent signature and no behavior marks.Students who have two consecutive weeks with stickers receive a “lunch with a friend” award.At the end of each month, students participate in Fun Friday if they have no more than 1 behavior mark per week.

13. AttendanceAttendance at school is VERY important!The school day is from 7:15-2:15Students with Perfect Attendance will be rewarded at the end of every month