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Welcome to 4th Grade

• Mrs. Szczurek’s Class

Room 207

About Mrs.Szczurek

• Years teaching: 13 years, ranging from early childhood to middle school grades
• Years teaching at Forest View: 10 years
• Married for 8 years, daughter Emily (5), Adam (3)
• Degrees:
• B.A. in Elementary Education with ELL and Bilingual endorsements
• Masters of Education in Reading/Reading Specialist
• Hobbies: reading, cooking, snowboarding, swimming, traveling

Emily & Adam Test

• Mrs. Szczurek’s Goal for

your child has to pass the “Emily and Adam Test.”

I will try my hardest to make your child fee safe and comfortable every day. Academically, I will set high expectations for all of the learners and strive to work with each child on their individual needs to make them grow and learn in the best learning environment.

District Outcomes

Civic and Global Responsibility Collaboration Access, Analyze, and Apply Information Communicate Effectively Critical Thinking Problem Solving Creativity Determination and Perseverance Self Awareness

Contact Information

Forest View Elementary School 1901 W. Estates Dr.

• Mt. Prospect, IL 60056

847-593-4359

• Mrs. Szczurek

E-mail address szczurek.agnes@ccsd59.org Classroom line: 847-472-3595, please call before and after school only Website: http://forestview.ccsd59.org/teachers/szczurekagnes/ or use Forest View Site and click on TEACHER PAGES, then find Mrs. Szczurek (This will be the most up to date area for classroom updates) Twitter @Forestview4th

School day hours are 8:45am-3:35pm; Wednesdays are always a day 0 and end at 2:35pm. Please plan accordingly. The first bell rings at 8:35am please be prompt with drop off.

Time Subject 8:45-9:00 SEL/Opening 9:00-9:40 Specials 9:45- 11:00 Math 11:00- 11:40 Science or Social Studies 11:45- 12:35 Recess/Lunch 12:40- 2:20 Reading and Writing Workshop 2:25-3:25 Guided Reading 3:25-3:35 SEL/Closing/Dismissal

Schedule

Specials Schedule

Day 1,2 Physical Ed. Day 3,4 LRC Day 5,6 Fine Arts

Each Wednesday is Day 0

Students should have an extra pair of gym shoes in their lockers for the days they have P.E.

Reading Focus

Reading Log

• Electronic log (in your child’s Google drive or a paper copy if requested by the

parents) to be completed at home or at school.

• GOAL:
• complete 15 reading responses for each month of school
• use at least 10 different response choices (fiction or nonfiction

choices)

• all responses should be in complete sentences and give text evidence to

match student claims

• All work will be checked at small group guided reading time on weekly basis or

at the end of the month

• It is important that all students keep up with the reading and the recording
• f responses (NO PARENT SIGNATURES ARE REQUIRED)
• SAMPLE

Literacy Units

utilizing the workshop model

READING

Following characters into meaning Navigating Complex Nonfiction: Reading the World Interpretation Texts Sets: Book Clubs Exploring the Mood & Imagery in Poetry

Literacy Units (cont.)

WRITING

Realistic Fiction: Arc of a Story Writing Lively, Voice-Filled Information Book/Feature Article The Literary Essay Free Verse Poetry

Math Units

Multiplication and Division Fractions Decimals Computation Applications Geometry Math experiences related to real world problems will be a part of each unit

Science, SS Units

Social Science

Analyzing innovations as critical consumers

more will be developed by the district throughout the year

Science

Observations within systems and system models

more will be developed by the district throughout the year

STAR Binder

PURPOSE

to aid in the development of organizational skills and foster responsibility to help your child become accountable for communication between school and home to eliminate lost logins, notes, money, calendars, newsletters to keep parents and students informed of important events Please check the binder as often as possible. Your child will carry his/her assignment notebook in the STAR binder. Scholastic book orders, school handouts, trip forms etc. will be stored in the STAR binder to bring home.

Academic Websites

IXL Front Row Khan Academy Teacher sent apps TenMarks RAZ Storynory Epic

Rules

Be Respectful: * Raise your hand to be called on * Use kind words * Use quiet voices * Respect the materials of others Be Responsible: * Complete all homework assignments * Take good care of your materials Be Safe: * Walk at all times * Keep 6 legs on the floor * Keep your hands, feet and other objects to yourself

Behavior

• The school and the classroom rules follow the PBIS model which places emphasis
• n proactive approaches, direct teaching of appropriate behavior, regular

practice and positive reinforcement.

• In case a student breaks a rule and receives a “minor,” a parent will be contacted

via email or a letter (no further action is required).

• In case of a “major,” an Office Referral Form will be used for communication

purposes between FV and home.

Behavior

• A behavior chart clip up/down and a punch card system will be used

(after 3 warnings, the student will be asked to clip down)

• In case of a more severe classroom behavior, only 2 warnings will lead the

student to receive a “minor.”

• At the end of the day, the students who have remained on green or have

clipped up (“role model choices”), will receive a punch on their card.

• At the end of the month, all students with 15-20 punches on their card,

will be able to choose prizes, coupons, etc. as a reward.

Homework

Students should read for about 15-20 min. each night and complete the reading log. Homework may be done on paper or using the student’s devices, i.e. apps, google drive or google classroom. Homework will not be assigned daily. Homework could be related to skills taught in class, unfinished work or an area a student needs more work in; not all students will have the same homework, or have homework daily. Students should also practice math facts daily. Homework will be posted on Mrs. Szczurek’s website on daily basis. While homework does not have a separate grade on the report cards, the student’s work habits score will be impacted based on their frequency of homework completion.

Classwork

Teacher groups Must do/May do Reading log Guided Reading work/questions and book reading Exit Tickets Centers (choice time/ choice boards) Apps, sites Projects

Devices

Students will each have 1 device to assist them in instruction. The device will go home daily in a school provided bag to be charged. Please use only the chargers provided by the school to do this. If they do not work, please contact the school. It is the student’s responsibility to charge the device and bring it to school the following

• day. Try designating a common area for the charging.

Each student will have an email account for school use only. The teacher will use email to share various information and documents with the students. Students should use it for school purposes only. Each student will have access to Google Drive that will be used frequently throughout the school day. We encourage all families to purchase $25 insurance for the device to avoid higher costs

• f repair in case of damage.

Assessments

All tests will be announced; pop quizzes can take place at any point during our units. Common Formative Assessments take place in each unit, ie. projects, essays, keynotes Most math assessments will be performance based, where students will need to explain their work and or problem solve to demonstrate their learning. 4th grade assessments this year: aFAST (math and reading) Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment (fluency and comprehension) PARCC (reading and math) CoGAT Report cards assessments applicable to the report card descriptors

Birthdays

Birthday treats are optional. Students are NOT allowed to bring in FOOD items to share with their classmates. Some options for non food treats include: stickers, pencils, bookmarks, craft kits. Please let the teacher know at least one day in advance in you plan on sending in something to be passed out to celebrate your child’s birthday.

Your child needs you!

Thank You!

Let’s have a fantastic school year!

Please don’t forget to:

Sign in, share how your child is getting home today (bus, walking, pick up) Sign up for Goal Setting Conferences (October 4th and 5th); an electronic sign up will be emailed in September. Wednesday times: 3:45 – 7:45 PM Thursday times: 12:00 - 3:00 and 4:00 - 8:00, (No school) Sign up for classroom parties (PTO organized) Turn in device, medical forms, pay any outstanding fees (office)