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Welcome to 4th Grade

• Mrs. Szczurek’s Class

Room 207

About Mrs.Szczurek

• Years teaching: 15 years, ranging from early childhood to middle school grades
• Years teaching at Forest View: 12 years
• Married for 10 years, daughter Emily (7), Adam (5)
• Degrees:
• B.A. in Elementary Education with ELL and Bilingual Endorsements
• Masters of Education in Reading/Reading Specialist
• Hobbies: reading, cooking, snowboarding, swimming, traveling

Contact Information

Forest View Elementary School 1901 W. Estates Dr.

• Mt. Prospect, IL 60056

847-593-4359

• Mrs. Szczurek’s Contact Information

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/ accessible via Forest View site BLOOMZ (download the app and sign in using our class code HP2WP9)
 Twitter @Forestview4th

Time Subject 8:35 Students enter the building 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 Lunch/Recess 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

District Outcomes

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

Literacy Units

utilizing the workshop model

READING Launch/Building a Reading Life Interpreting Characters: The Heart of the Story Reading the World Exploring the Mood and Imagery of Poetry Historical Fiction Book Clubs

WRITING Launching with Personal Narratives Realistic Fiction: Arc of a Story Bringing History to Life Free Verse Poetry The Literary Essay

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 and at school.

• GOAL:
• Read daily
• Complete at least 15 reading responses for each month
• Record responses in complete sentences using text evidence
• SAMPLE

Math Learning Experiences

Planning a trip (multiplication/division) Create a menu (fractions, decimals) Design a space (geometry, measurement, area/perimeter) Data Analyst (multiplication/division word problems, patterns)

Science, Social Science

Social Science

Civic Rights

Students will demonstrate their understanding of civic ideals and democracy, as well as their skills of observation and claim/ evidence.

Innovations

Students synthesize multiple sources to inform an audience of both the positive and negative aspects of an innovation and/or change(s.

Science

Systems

Creating a scientific research question related to human body systems, researching to find the answer, and creating an explanation of the answer.

Simple Machines

After analyzing and interpreting data from investigations, students will design/ create a product (model or prototype of a machine or mechanism) making ongoing improvements and iterations based on testing, data, and feedback from others.

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 keep parents and students connected Please check the binder as often as possible. Your child will carry his/her assignment notebook in the STAR binder.

Homework

Students should read for about 20-30 min. each night and complete the reading log. A weekly homework log will have daily tasks to be completed at home. All work is due Friday. Students with all work done will be able to participate in extra recess or tech time upon completion. SAMPLE Guided Reading Questions will be assigned on the days the students meet with the teacher (schedule to follow). Homework will be posted on Mrs. Szczurek’s website.

Day Task Signatures Monday Practice one math skill using IXL (choose an appropriate grade level). Read and do daily reading log response in docs. Student signature ___________________ Parent signature ___________________ Tuesday Defining words page (read the passage, highlight all of the vocabulary words and write out 5

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Read and do daily reading log response in docs. Student signature ___________________ Parent signature ___________________ Wednesday Associating words page (match the words with the appropriate sentence). Read and do daily reading log response in docs. Student signature ___________________ Parent signature ___________________ Thursday On the back of this paper, write down one paragraph about this week (what you learned, what you are proud of, or what was challenging). Try writing it in cursive. Read and do daily reading log response in docs. Student signature ___________________ Parent signature ___________________

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 of breaking a school/classroom rule multiple times, an email will be sent

home and a student will complete a reflection sheet.

• In case of a serious incident, the involved staff member will call home.
• Students will have individual punch cards for outstanding choices.
• The class will have a jar to collect “room points” for positive choices.
• When the jar is filled, students will choose/receive a class reward.

Devices

Students will each have 1 device to assist them in instruction. The device will go home 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 device insurance.

Assessments

4th grade assessments this year: aFAST (math and reading) Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment (fluency and comprehension) IAR (reading and math) CoGAT Report cards assessments applicable to the report card descriptors Student performance on daily work in small group or during workshop conferences

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!

Let’s have a fantastic school year!

Before you leave: Initial by your child’s name on the class list (back table) Take parent folder home, return the wish cards Sign up for classroom parties (PTO organized) Turn in device forms, medical forms, pay any outstanding fees at the

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An electronic sign up for Goal Setting Conferences will be emailed at a later date (look for an email from SIGN UP GENIUS) CONFERENCE TIMES Wednesday, Oct. 9 (School in Session); 3:45 - 7:45 Thursday, Oct. 10 (No school); 12:00- 8:00 Friday, Oct. 11 (No conferences and no school)