An Introduction to Fourth Grade

Curriculum Night Harmony Elementary

About Me
Born in Jacksonville, Florida
Married with two daughters Bachelors Degree from University of North Florida and Masters Degree from Piedmont University Beginning my fourteenth year teaching Taught at Harmony for 7 years all infourth grade

Daily Schedule
Daily Schedule 8:20 - 8:50 8:50 - 9:00 9:00 9:10 9:10 - 10:30 10:30 - 11:30 11:30 11:50 11:50 12:20 Arrival & AM Work Attendance/Announcements 7 Habits Lessons/Discussions Math Workshop Science/Social Studies/Health Teacher Read aloud Lunch

12:20 - 12:50
12:55 1:40 1:45 - 2:30

T.D.P.E.
Specials Readers Workshop

2:30 - 3:10
3:10 - 3:20 3:20

Writers Workshop
End of the Day Business Dismissal

Attendance Policies and Procedures

Harmony Elementary
Student Handbook 2013-2014

Late Arrival
Students arriving after 8:50 AM must be brought into the front office for check-in by a parent/guardian. Otherwise, the student will be marked absent for the day.
Students arriving after 8:35 AM will not be served breakfast.

12:15 PM
Checkouts before 12:15 PM will count as a school absence for that day.
Check-ins after 12:15 PM will count as a school absence for that day.

Early Check-outs
This is defined as when a parent, guardian, or other person having charge or control of a student authorizes a student to leave the facility before the end of the school day (3:20 PM). ONLY PREVIOUSLY authorized people will be able to check-out a student---a Photo ID is REQUIRED. We request that early check-outs be kept to a minimum to avoid disruption of the instructional day.

No child may be checked out after 3:00 PM.

When checking your child out early, please do not park in front (use the side parking lot).

Once buses are on the curb, you are not able to pass the buses and will be detained from leaving.

Harmony Wildcat Pledge

As a Harmony Wildcat,
I will be respectful of myself, others, and property. I will be responsible for my behavior and my academic success.

I will be resourceful in my decision making.

The Three Rs ...Respectful

Be kind to self and others.
Use good manners. Take care of school property. Listen courteously to instruction, directions, etc. Respect personal space. Listen when others are talking. Be positive. Be on time for school/ class.

... Responsible
Make good choices.
Take care of yourself. Help when needed. Keep up with your books, pencils, jackets, etc. Complete work on time. Listen and follow directions.

 Resourceful
Come to class prepared for success.
Have necessary materials (paper, pencil, planner, book, etc.

Try to solve problems or locate needed information on your own before asking the teacher for help. Use materials wisely, recycling where possible.

Consequences
Should a student choose not to follow rules and meet behavior expectations, there will be consequences.
Examples: Choice Cards will be marked and taken home for a parents signature. Students will have time out on the playground for marks on a Choice Card. Parent phone calls will be made if a student does not correct the inappropriate behavior.

 Each class will work for compliments. As compliments are awarded, the teacher will place a letter outside the classroom door to spell WILDCAT.
Compliments will be awarded for outstanding behavior from the entire class. All staff members are eligible to award compliments for every class.

Conduct Grades
Friday folder conduct grade will reflect

weekly rule infractions as follows:

The conduct grades are: E No checks for the week S 1 or 2 checks for the week N 3 or 4 checks for the week U 5 or more checks for the week

Grading
No extra credit Grades can be viewed through the Parent

Portal. Late and missing work will be completed during study hall.

Make-Up Work
Two days for every day missed to make up work.
1-3 day absences, your child will receive his/her missing work when he/she returns. For longer illnesses, I will be happy to work with you in preparing missing assignments for you to pick up in the office.

Homework
Given daily Monday through Thursday
Standing homework assignments Reading at least 20 minutes daily

with responses in their Paw Print Math Spelling

Due the next day unless otherwise noted

Agendas will come home daily and need to be signed or initialed by a parent or guardian.

Fourth Grade Curriculum

Individualized assessing of students is done in reading, writing, and math to evaluate their instructional levels. Math Place value The four operations (add, subtract, multiply & divide) Estimation Measurement Geometry Fractions and decimals Problem solving will be practiced in all areas. Language Arts Writers Workshop Personal Narrative, Informational, Response to Literature, and Persuasive Writing Readers Workshop Anthology, trade books, chapter books Word Study Spelling, phonics, and vocabulary

Fourth Grade Curriculum

Social Studies Map Skills Early Native Americans Exploration Early Colonization of the U.S.A. Battles for freedom up to the Civil War Government Economics

Science World of Living Things Animals and Living Things Earth and Beyond Water and Weather Matter and Energy Simple Machines
Health Nutrition Exercise and positive self image General good health practices Technology Write to Learn Use of computers and internet for research purposes

Character Education at Harmony

We will use this text The 7 Habits of Happy Kids as our resource. Each habit will be taught over a 2 week period.

Standardized Testing
Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) April 23th April 25th and April 28th 29th Tests all subject areas Reading Language Arts Math Social Studies Science
Fourth graders must pass all tests for promotion to 5th grade and demonstrate a proficiency of the AKS.

Communication
Daily Agendas Please look for notes from me Please sign or initial daily Friday Folders Please look for notes from me Please sign and return on Monday View classroom newsletter in Friday Folder and online Website

http://mrstidwellsclass.weebly.com/

Email Christy_Tidwell@gwinnett.k12.ga.us Phone Calls Will return your call as soon as possible Written notes Will respond by the end of the school day

Conferences Scheduled in September and February Additional conferences scheduled throughout the year as

needed.

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Additional School Procedures

Changes in phone numbers, addresses, and/or medical information should be made on-line via the Harmony Web Site.
Absent notes must be completed on-line via Harmonys web site. Medications must be given to the clinic in its original prescription bottle by an adult NOT with the child. Changes in transportation MUST be in writing. Emails are not acceptable for transportation changes. Car riders may not be dropped off before 8:20 a.m. and should be picked up at 3:20 p.m. For safety reasons, all visitors must check in at the front office and wear a visitors badge.

Specials
Four day rotation Day A = Technology Day B = Music Day C = Art Day D = PE

Snacks and Parties

Snack time is during the afternoon. Provide a healthy snack Water bottles Water only; no juice or punch Birthday snacks Enjoyed during lunch Precut or individual servings No drinks Lunch with your child Please respect Harmonys Cafeteria Policies: No fast food No other students are allowed to join you at the parent table.

What can you do to help?

Read with your child.
Practice multiplication facts. Check over your childs homework. Join PTA

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