CURRICULUM NIGHT

THIS EVENINGS AGENDA

Welcome
Team

Introductions
Odds & Ends
Daily Class Schedule
Grading
4th Grade Curriculum
Q & A

MEET THE 4TH GRADE MS. MITCHELL

I have 10 years of teaching experience (this is my

fourth year here at A. Philip Randolph)
Previously taught 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade, and served as
an Early Intervention teacher for several years.
Received my M.Ed. from Lesley University in Curriculum
and Instruction with a specialization in Literacy, and my
B.S. from Paine College in Early Childhood Education. I
also hold an endorsement in Reading.
During my career in education I have served in many
capacities such as Grade Level Chair, EIP/Lead Teacher,
a member of the Instructional Leadership Team and
School Governance Council.
mitchellt1@fultonschools.org

MEET THE 4TH GRADE DR. SOLOMON

I have been in public

school education for 22
years. I moved to Atlanta,
GA in 1990 from Oakland,
California to attend
Spelman College. I chose
to be a teacher because I
love children and I
especially enjoy watching
them grow socially and
academically. I am thrilled
to be an Extraordinary
Dolphin and look forward
to this year's success!
www.work-of-heart.weebly

MEET THE 4TH GRADE MR. BAXTER

I'm from Alabama, I

attended Alabama State
University, where I played
football and earned my
bachelors degree. I've been
in education for 8 years
and enjoy teaching our
young minds. The children
of today will be our future.
www.work-of-heart.weebly.
com
baxterr1@fultonschools.org

MEET THE 4TH GRADE MS. WITZEL

I graduated from Grand Valley

State University and the
University of New Mexico.
I spent more than ten years
working in social service, both
as a social worker and in
administration.
This is my first year teaching
elementary school. I
previously taught college
Spanish.
www.mrswitzel4thgrade.weeb
ly.com
witzelm@fultonschools.org

MEET THE 4TH GRADE MS. CARPENTER

I graduated from Spelman

College and UCLA.
I grew up in Marietta, and
graduated from Cobb County
schools.
This is my 4th year teaching - I
have previously taught third
grade.
I am excited to be a part of
the Randolph family!
www.misscarpenter228.weebl
y.com
carpenterm1@fultonschools.o
rg

MEET THE 4TH GRADE MR. WILLIAMS

I am Darius Williams, a 4th grade

teacher in my second year here at
Randolph Elementary.
I am a proud 2015 graduate of
Morehouse College.
While there, I completed the Early
Childhood Education program at
Spelman College.
I am so excited to be back at
Randolph Elementary School!
Ask me about volunteering with
Dapper Dolphins (our boys
enrichment group) and the new
Project-Based Learning Lab that is
coming to Randolph Elementary!
williamsd15@fultonschools.org

ODDS & ENDS

Behavior: Green, Yellow, Red system, including

use of warnings, parent notes, loss of recess, and
SWIM Reminders (Please sign and return)
Homework: All students will receive homework
Monday Thursday.
Parent-Teacher Communication: Please ensure
that you view and sign the agenda daily, and
check the class website frequently. Additionally,
yellow VIP folders will be sent home every
Thursday.

WHAT DOES OUR DAY LOOK LIKE?

7:10-7:40 RTI (Soft)
7:40-7:50 WAPR & Morning Announcements
7:50-8:20 RTI (Hard)
8:20 -10:20
Reading/Social Studies
10:20-11:20 Math
11:20-12:00 Lunch
12:00-12:45 Science
12:45 1:30 Specials
1:30 1:45
Recess
1:45 2:15
Writing
2:15
Dismissal

GRADING SCALE

A 90-100

B 80-89

CATEGORY WEIGHTS

C 70-79

Tests 40%

Classwork 30%

Quizzes 20%

Homework 10%

F 69 and below

RECOVERY POLICY

All students will be

given an opportunity to
recover any test and/or
quiz grade below a 70.
Recovery scores will be
entered as a maximum
grade of 70.

GRADE REPORTS & HOME ACCESS

Progress reports
are sent home
every three
weeks. However,
parents can
access grades at
any time through
the Home Access
Center.

READING/LANGUAGE
ARTS

Reading for Literature (RL)- The reader is able to identify with a character and its conflict or
problem in a story. The reader can see life through the eyes of the character and begin to share
the authors insight.

Reading for Information (RI)- Identifying relevant information within a text to provide a
reason for reading and recreate the circumstances in which readers operate in real world
situations.

Reading Foundational Skills (RF)- Knowledge of phonics (correlating sounds with letters or
groups of letters) and Word Recognition.

Speaking and Listening (SL)- Engaging and communicating effectively in collaborative

discussions.

Language (L)- Becoming self-directed learners, effectively seeking out and using resources
including teachers, peers, print, and digital reference materials.

Writing: Students will learn and be expected to produce writing in multiple genres:
informative/explanatory, opinion/argumentative, and narrative

Compass Learning

MATH

Units of Study: (5): Operations and Algebraic Thinking,

Number and Operations in Base Ten, Number and
OperationsFractions, Measurement and Data,
Geometry

Areas of Focus: (1) Whole Numbers, Place Value, and

Rounding, (2) Multiplication and Division (3) Fraction
Equivalents (4) Adding and Subtracting Fractions (5)
Multiplying and Dividing Fractions (6) Fractions and
Decimals (7) Geometry (8) Measurement

SOCIAL STUDIES

Areas of Focus: History, Geography, Civics,

and Economics
Units of Study: Native American Cultures,
Exploration, Colonial America, American
Revolution, New Nation, Westward
Expansion, Personal Finance
Current Unit: European Explorers

SCIENCE

Areas of Focus: Earth, Physical, and

Life Science

Units of Study: States of Water & the

Water Cycle, Weather, Solar System,
Light, Sound, Force & Motion,
Organisms & their Environment
Current Unit: Weather

HEALTH
This year we will be learning
Safety
Mental and emotional health
Tobacco
Drugs and alcohol
Personal health and wellness
Healthy eating

In the STEM Lab, students will have the opportunity to

participate in hands-on science and engineering projects.
The experiments will be aligned with the Fulton County
Science curriculum. The engineering challenges will
provide students a way to be creative and think outside the
box while participating in cooperative groups to solve
real-life engineering problems.
Please be on the look out for the STEM newsletter and
ways you can support the STEM Lab.
STEM LAB
MRS. S. FLOYD, TEACHER
ROOM #37

EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM

(EIP)

Who? EIP Teachers provide assistance for students in grades K-5.

What? EIP services work in two ways:
PreviewStudents will work ahead of their homeroom class on
skills that are coming up, so they can be ready when the skills are
taught in their homeroom.
RemediationStudents will participate in ongoing spiral review of
foundational skills they may need support and practice with to
help them be successful in their grade level assignments.
When & Where? Students are pulled out for 50 minutes daily
(per subject) in the EIP classroom.
Why? The purpose is to help students reach grade level
performance in Reading and/or Mathematics.
How? Small group instruction, integration of technology, handson activities, unique projects

FIELD TRIPS

The Georgia Aquarium (Science Ecosystem unit in

October) Estimated price: ~ $22/student
College visit to the Atlanta University Center (College
Readiness mission in February) Estimated price:
~$8/student
Fernbank (Science Survival and Extinction of Organisms
unit in May) Estimated price: ~$17/student
Teachers Museum South (school planned trip)
Grade level t-shirt: ~$13/student
PE Annual Fee: $5
School Celebrations (Holiday and End-of-Year): $10
Total estimated cost for the year: ~$75/student

SUGGESTED FIELD TRIP PAYMENT

PLAN

First payment: $35 by September 30th

Second payment: $20 by October 28th
Third payment: $20 by December 2nd
CASH or MONEY ORDER ONLY PLEASE

EDUCATIONAL WEBSITES

Georgiastandards.org
www.learnzillion.com
www.eduplace.com
www.studyjams.com
www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com
www.khanacademy.com
www.multiplication.com
www.math.com

GENERAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Please write any questions or concerns
on a post-it note and place it on the
parking lot. Please include your e-mail
address so we can respond via e-mail.
If you would like this presentation emailed to you, please write your name
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table.