W E B E L I E V E T H AT: WE ARE A TEAM!

MO RE THA N JUST
A TE ST!
❖ All students can succeed
P LAN N IN G AN D
❖ Each student has his or her own ASSESSM EN T IN GR AD E 4
unique patterns of learning
❖ Successful instructional practices are
founded on evidence-based research,
tempered by experience.

❖ Universal design and differentiated

instruction are effective and
I am committed to your child’s success!
interconnected means of meeting the
learning or productivity needs of any If you have any questions or concerns
group of students. about homework, assessment or any
other issues, please do not hesitate to
❖ Classroom teachers are the key
contact me! I will be more than happy
educators for a student’s literacy and to answer any questions that might
numeracy development. come up.

❖ Classroom teachers need the support Welcome to Grade 4!

As teachers and parents we have the
of the larger community to create a same goal: seeing your child enjoying I am sure it is going a wonderful year!
learning environment that supports learning new things and having a I am really looking forward to getting to
all students. wonderful year in the 4th grade! know you and your child!

❖ Fairness is not sameness.

This brochure will help you to learn
(Adapted from Education for All, K–6, pp. 4–5.) MRS. KOLLURU more about planning and assessment
123 Main Street Public School, Markham, ON that will be done this year.
(123) 456-7890
 Let’s Keep in Touch! TYPES OF ASSESSMENT IN GRADE 4
• Texts/Remind Application

• Monthly Newsletters

• Personal email / phone call (good news

as well as concerns)

• Parent/Teacher Interview

• Progress Report (November)

• 1st Term report (January)

• 2nd Term Report (June)

Universal Design for Learning:

UDL encourages teachers to

develop a class profile and
then plan, from the beginning,
to provide means and pedagogical
materials that are tailored
to draw on the strengths and
meet the needs of all students
and not only those with special
education needs.
From: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/elemsec/
speced/LearningforAll2013.pdf