Welcome to 4th Grade Mrs. Szczurek’s Class Room 207 a r Y e o l h o S c 8 0 1 - 2 1 7 2 0
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
Schedule 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 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.
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 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 Science Analyzing innovations as Observations within systems critical consumers and system models more will be developed by the more will be developed by the district throughout the year 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 on 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 of 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.
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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)
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