Heritage Elementary 4th Grade Curriculum Night 2019-2020 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Heritage Elementary 4th Grade Curriculum Night 2019-2020 Schedules Science and Social Studies switch Mrs. Hampton - Science and Miss Carson - Social Studies Miss Vandenbroucke - Science and Miss Looper- Social Studies


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Heritage Elementary 4th Grade Curriculum Night

2019-2020

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Schedules

  • Science and Social Studies switch

  • Mrs. Hampton - Science and Miss Carson - Social Studies

○ Miss Vandenbroucke - Science and Miss Looper- Social Studies

  • Cycle Days

○ Miss Carson - Day 1: Guidance 2 & 5: P.E./Health and Music,, Day 3: Library, Day 4: Art & Spanish, Day 5: Art ○

  • Mrs. Hampton - Day 1 and 3: Music & P.E./Health, Day 2: Art & Spanish, Day 4: Guidance,

Day 5: Library/Media ○ Miss Looper - Day 1: Library, Day 2 and 5: P.E./Health and Music, Day 3: Art, Day 4: Guidance and Spanish ○ Miss Vandenbroucke - Day 1 and 3: P.E./Health and Music, Day 2: Spanish and Guidance, Day 4: Library, Day 5: Art

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District Grading Policy

  • Letter Grades:

○ Math, Reading, Spelling, & Grammar ○ Social Studies & Science

  • Assessed using a Rubric:

○ Handwriting, Writing, & 21st Century Skills

  • Test Retakes:

○ Math, Science, & Social Studies ○ Redo Contract ○ As scheduled

  • Specials - Rubric based

○ Beginning, Progressing, Proficient, Advanced ○ See specialists in the library today for questions

Grading S cale:

A+ = 99-1 00 A = 95-98 A-= 93-94 B+ = 91

  • 92

B = 88-90 B-= 86-87 C + = 84-85 C = 79-83 C

  • =

77-78 D+ = 75-76 D = 72-74 D-= 70-71 F = 69 or below

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Homework Policy

  • Assignments provide practice
  • Practice to perform well
  • Not entered into gradebook
  • Assignment lengths reasonable
  • Reading Goal:

○ 100 minutes per week ○ Work up to 120 minutes per week

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Bridges in Mathematics and Number Corner

❏ The curriculum focuses on developing students’ deep understandings of mathematical concepts, proficiency with key skills, and ability to solve complex and novel problems. ❏ Bridges blends direct instruction, structured investigation, and open exploration. ❏ Taps into the intelligence and strengths of all students by presenting material that is as linguistically, visually, and kinesthetically rich as it is mathematically powerful.

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Zaner Bloser Handwriting & Edutype K eyboarding

BPS updated our handwriting curriculum to the newest version of Zaner Bloser Cursive Handwriting, which will be assessed using a rubric. Students will learn keyboarding skills through EduTyping. Skills will be taught in Media class and will be practiced twice weekly in the

  • classroom. Students may practice at

home, as well!

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Wonders

Reading, Spelling/Phonics, Grammar

The e following w week eekly as asses essmen ents w will be e given en:

  • Selection Comprehension and Vocabulary
  • Spelling and Phonics
  • Analytical Response to Reading
  • Sentence Editing
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Being a Writer

  • The writing structure involves read alouds and mentor texts.
  • Students are encouraged to build their writing stamina within a writing

community.

  • Lessons conclude with students reflecting and sharing their writing pieces

to an authentic audience.

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Science and Social Studies

ScienceFusion

  • Plants & Animals
  • Energy & Ecosystems
  • Matter & Changes in Matter
  • Energy & Motion
  • Weather
  • Electricity

Social Studies: Nebraska

  • Geography
  • Government
  • History
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IXL

  • Math and Language Arts

○ Goal of 15 minutes per day

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4th Grade Behavior Expectations

  • Individual Tally Chart
  • Natural consequences, problem solving

conversations

  • “Think Sheets” and School Referral Form
  • DWPs and other rewards to promote

positive choices

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How is Behavior Monitored?

Grades 3-5:

  • The day is not split into two parts.
  • Students will receive a tally when a verbal for a behavior choice is given.
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hen a student receives 3 tallies in a day, Tier 1 is implemented.

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hen a student receives 5 tallies in a day, or a week, Tier 2 will be implemented.

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hen a student receives 3 additional tallies in the same day, Tier 2 will be implemented.

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Incentive Programs!

Grades 3-5:

  • Opportunity for positive student recognition in the

classroom

  • Opportunity for student recognition on a monthly and

quarterly basis.

  • Examples:
  • Breakfast with Mrs. Nelson
  • Extra Recess with Mr. Hoegh
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School Referral Form

Tier I: Inappropriate behaviors handled in class Tier 2: Escalation of behaviors resulting in going to safe seat and/or Buddy Classroom Tier 3: Administration Intervention due to escalation or seriousness of the

  • ffense
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Emergency Response Protocol

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Your 4th Grade Team

Miss Ashley Looper

  • alooper@bennps.org

Miss Maureen Vandenbroucke

  • mvandenbroucke@bennps.org
  • Mrs. Jenna Hampton
  • jhampton@bennps.org

Miss Sue Carson

  • scarson@bennps.org

F eel free to contact us!