Welcome to 4th Grade Mrs. Szczurek’s Class Room 207 a r Y e o l h o S c 9 0 1 - 2 1 8 2 0
About Mrs.Szczurek • Years teaching: 14 years, ranging from early childhood to middle school grades • Years teaching at Forest View: 11 years • Married for 9 years, daughter Emily (6), Adam (4) • 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 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
Schedule 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 Students need to arrive by 8:35 to avoid being marked tardy; 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.
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 of responses (NO PARENT SIGNATURES ARE REQUIRED) • SAMPLE
Literacy Units utilizing the workshop model READING WRITING Launch/Building a Reading Life Launching with Personal Narratives Interpreting Characters: The Heart of the Story Realistic Fiction: Arc of a Story Reading the World Bringing History to Life Exploring the Mood and Imagery of Poetry Free Verse Poetry Historical Fiction Book Clubs The Literary Essay
Math Learning Experiences Experience #1 Experience #2 Planning a trip (multiplication/division) Create a menu (fractions, decimals) Experience #3 Experience #4 Design a space (geometry, Data Analyst (multiplication/division measurement, area/perimeter) ) word problems, patterns)
Science, Social Science Science Social Science Systems Civic Rights Creating a scientific research question related to human Students will demonstrate their understanding of civic body systems, researching to find the answer, and ideals and democracy, as well as their skills of observation creating an explanation of the answer. and claim/ evidence. Innovations Simple Machines Students synthesize multiple sources to inform an After analyzing and interpreting data from investigations, audience of both the positive and negative aspects of an students will design/ create a product (model or prototype of a innovation and/or change(s. machine or mechanism) making ongoing improvements and iterations based on testing, data, and feedback from others.
Cursive, Grammar, Vocabulary Students will receive opportunities to practice cursive throughout the school year. Grammar will be imbedded into the writing workshop lessons. Vocabulary activities and games will be part of daily reading centers choices, along with Greek/Latin Root work binders.
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 Freckle Khan Academy Learnzillion Readworks Storynory Epic ALL links to the above sites will be access via Google classroom, students will be provided with log in information when needed.
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 on 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 contact home via a phone call within 24 hours of the incident. • A behavior chart clip up/down and a punch card system will be used. • The class will collect “room points” to reinforce positive choices. • When the jar is filled, students will receive a class reward.
Homework Students should read for about 20-30 min. each night and complete the reading log. Additional homework may go home and can be a game, a paper/pencil or an electronic task , 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.
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. The devices might not travel home with your child daily. 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) PARCC (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!
Thank You! Let’s have a fantastic school year! Sign in, share how your child is getting home today (bus, walking, pick up) Sign up for Goal Setting Conferences; an electronic sign up will be emailed at a later date. Wednesday, Oct. 3 (School in Session); 3:45 - 7:45 Thursday, Oct. 4 (No school); 12:00 - 3:00 and 4:00 - 8:00 No student attendance on: Thursday, Oct. 4, Friday, Oct. 5 or Monday, Oct. 8 Sign up for classroom parties (PTO organized) Turn in device forms (back table); medical forms, pay any outstanding fees (office)
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