Welcome to 4 th Grade! Parents: Please take a minute to sign in using this URL on your phone http://bit.ly/BMESCN4 or use the chromebook at the back counter. Also, please stop by the horseshoe table for some important handouts.
Who We Are Mr. Manning Mrs. Nechtman Grew up in CCUSD BMES for 20 years Recent U of A Graduate Taught Spanish for 2 years Hobbies: Weight lifting, drums, Taught 5 th Grade for 12 years and being outdoors Psych Assistant for 3 years 3rd year in 4th I have two kids - enough said
Our Goals ➢ To create a supportive, nurturing learning community through Kagan strategies ➢ To provide individualized instruction through differentiation ➢ To encourage social, emotional and academic development ➢ To foster an environment where everyone is accepted and valued ➢ To support global thinking through project based learning ➢ To use technology to enhance our daily learning
Communication ➢ Agendas ➢ Assignments/events ➢ Teacher Initials ➢ Parent Signature upon completion of homework ➢ Notes back and forth ➢ E-mail- anechtman@ccusd93.net E-mail- jmanning@ccusd93.net ➢ Phone- 480-575-2276 Phone - 480-575-2275 Class Websites
Reader’s Workshop ➢ Journeys textbook ➢ Spelling ➢ Vocabulary ➢ Skills (inferencing, questioning, making connections ➢ Weekly Comprehension Test
Writer’s Workshop ➢ Cross-curricular ➢ Writing Process ➢ A variety of writing genres ➢ Grammar
Math ➢ AZ Math Standards/Common Core Standards ➢ Homework: Anything not finished in class/practice ➢ Focus on Problem Solving ➢ Math Rotations and extension activities
Social Studies ➢ American Indian life before exploration ➢ Exploration ➢ Colonization
Science ➢ Scientific Method ➢ Natural & Human impact on the environment ➢ Classify animals ➢ Animal adaptations ➢ Renewable and nonrenewable resources ➢ Electricity and Magnetism ➢ Weathering and Erosion ➢ Weather and Climate
Learning Systems ➢ Imagine Math ➢ Achieve 3000
Study & Organization Skills ➢ Agenda ➢ Goal Setting ➢ Learning Styles ➢ Time Management ➢ Organization ➢ Test Taking Strategies ➢ Reading Strategies & Evidence ➢ Graphic Organizers ➢ Research Skills
Assignments ➢ All assignments SHOULD be turned in on time. ➢ If they aren’t, we will do everything in our power to encourage your child to complete the assignments. ➢ If your child is absent, please have them try to do the assignment as soon as possible.
Homework Typical: ➢ 20 minutes of reading every night M-TH ➢ Math practice ➢ Spelling Other Possibilities: ➢ Unfinished Work Check agenda! ➢ Projects
Digital Portfolios Every student will have a Google Sites ➢ It will follow the student each year ➢ A place to showcase work samples and projects ➢ Glimpse into the classroom ➢ Private links - only people with link have access to Site
Report Cards ➢ Academic Grade ➢ Online Parent Portal (register for an account if you don’t have one already) https://www.ccusd93.org/Page/799 ➢ Missing Assignments
Volunteering ➢ Help with parties ➢ Library ➢ Small groups ➢ Help with special events/activities ➢ Who wants to be Room Parent??? ☺
Drop off and Pick up See maps
Reminders: Are you fingerprinted? (Packets in front ➢ office) Have you scanned in your driver’s license? (See ➢ Emilee) Are you signed up with School Messenger? ➢ Grab a handout Don’t forget to sign up with Remind App...grab a ➢ square from the back counter
Thank you for coming tonight! We are looking forward to a fantastic year!
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