Fourth Grade

Homework

Homework will be given each night. In addition to the homework, students should be practicing their multiplication facts each night. Students should be able to do the homework on their own. If your child does not understand the homework, please check or highlight the problem so we can try to work with your child on that topic. Always attempt the work; do not just leave it blank.

Homework Policy

• Homework must be signed by a parent/guardian every day.
• If two homework assignments are missed, parents will be notified via Dojo.
• Homework will be typed and printed out.
• Homework will be shared on Dojo for everyone daily.

Class Dojo

• It is a great way to communicate between parent and teacher on an individual basis.
• Class broadcasts will also be sent through Dojo with reminders of important events, as well as a picture of the homework daily.

Class Business

If your child is absent, please send in a note on your child’s return to school. The note should include 1) day(s) and date(s) of absence, 2) reason for the absence.

There will be times when money must be brought into school. We would ask that the money be placed in an envelope. Seal the envelope, and on the front, place the following information: 1) Child’s name, 2) Class #, 3) amount of money enclosed and 4) what the money is for. This will help direct the money to the proper place.

Finally, if there will be a change in the usual dismissal procedure, please let us know in writing.

Do not Dojo during the day, as it is not accepted by our administration.

Specialty Classes

• Science – Mrs. Oliveri – Monday/Tuesday
• Gym – Mr. Caputo/Mrs. Arteaga – Wednesday/Thursday
• Music – Mr. Savage – Friday
• Social Studies – Ms. Tufte – Wednesday

Please be prepared with gym clothes and sneakers for gym days.

State Tests

There are 2 New York State Exams that your child will be taking in the 5th grade on the computer.

• ELA – Dates: April TBD
• Math – Dates: May TBD

ELA

The reading program in use is HMH Into Reading. The program is aligned with the Next Generation Learning Standards.

The program contains many components including: Comprehension, Vocabulary, Spelling, Grammar and Writing.

Stations

Students are in small groups based on the skills they need and will complete a series of tasks while we work with groups or individual students.

Writer’s Workshop

The students will be working through the writing process to produce published pieces. This year we will be working on narratives, informative, and opinion pieces.

We are starting the year off with a Personal Narrative.

Math

The math program in use is Eureka Math. Students were given one book. Students will be assessed at the middle and end of each Module. In addition, students will be working with problem solving aligned to the Next Generation Learning Standards.

An overview of the 4th grade Math Standards include:

• Use of the four operations to solve word problems
• Place value of multi-digit whole numbers to millions
• Fractions and decimals
• Measurement such as conversions
• Interpret data
• Angle measurements, shapes, and lines
• Multiplication and division

We will continue using Zearn in school and at home. It is important to keep on pace because it is aligned to the daily math lessons.

Small Groups

• Remediation
• Enrichment
• Teacher In Training

Attendance/Punctuality

It is important that your child be on time. The children are picked up from the Auditorium at 8:00AM. First period begins promptly at 8:00AM. Lateness will result in your child missing instructional time.

Dismissal

Dismissal is at 2:14 PM every day. If you are late picking up your child, they will be dropped off to the Main Office.

DISMISSAL WILL BE AT THE SCHOOL YARD ENTRANCE ON DONGAN HILLS AVENUE.

Celebrations

Please provide one week in advance stating what you would like to bring in for your child’s birthday. Please keep it simple. Parties will be celebrated in the classroom and take approximately 20 minutes to complete. We would like to use Period 7.

*ABSOLUTELY NO GOODY BAGS*

Questions?

Feel free to share any questions, concerns, comments, or suggestions with us.

Thank you for coming!