Welcome to 4th Grade Mrs. Szczurek’s Class Room 207 a r Y e o l h o S c 0 0 2 - 2 1 9 2 0
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
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
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 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
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 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.
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 Student signature ___________________ (choose an appropriate grade level). Parent signature ___________________ Read and do daily reading log response in docs. Tuesday Defining words page (read the Student signature ___________________ passage, highlight all of the vocabulary words and write out 5 Parent signature ___________________ of their meanings on the back). Read and do daily reading log response in docs. Wednesday Associating words page (match the Student signature ___________________ words with the appropriate sentence). Parent signature ___________________ Read and do daily reading log response in docs. Thursday On the back of this paper, write Student signature ___________________ down one paragraph about this week (what you learned, what you Parent signature ___________________ are proud of, or what was challenging). Try writing it in cursive. Read and do daily reading log response in docs.
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 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.
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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 office 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)
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