Parent Orientation

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Welcome to the Fourth Grade at RRE!
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We utilize a team approach in the fourth grade.
Students change classes for approximately two
hours of instruction each day.


Mathematics, Social Studies Science/Health
Reading, English, Spelling Writing
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Lets meet the 4th grade team!
Lara Reeves Math Susan Milburn Social
Studies Yuly Jablonski Science Each will teach
Lang. Arts to their own HR
Amy Wingate Lang. Arts Soc. St. Briana Ryals
Math Science/Health
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Here is an overview of the major topics addressed
in each subject area of the fourth grade
curriculum.
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Social Studies

• Indians of North America
• Explorations Encounters
• Our Colonial Heritage
• The American Revolution
• The New Nation
• Our Nation Grows
• Map Globe Skills

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Mathematics

• Place Value
• Addition Subtraction with Regrouping
• 2, 3 4-Digit Multiplication
• Long Division
• Geometry 30o
• Fractions- Including Addition Subtraction
• Decimals
• Graphing

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Science Health

• Science Process Skills Scientific Method
• The Solar System
• Weather
• Light Sound
• Food Chains, Food Webs and Ecosystems
• Force, Mass, Motions and Machines
• Nutrition Digestion
• Drug Alcohol Awareness

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Language Arts
Reading English
Spelling Writing
The language arts average is generated using the
following percentages Reading 70
English 20 Spelling 10
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At River Ridge, we believe that a strong
foundation in READING is the key that unlocks all
learning. For this reason, we take reading very
seriously!
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The Accelerated Reader Program is an integral
part of our reading program. Students are
monitored weekly to assess their reading level,
comprehension, and growth. AR start date will be
announced by the county.
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Accelerated Reader

• Students are required to meet three goals in
  order to be on-goal for AR.
• Students must maintain an 85 average for quiz
  scores.
• An individualized point goal is set for each
  child based on his/her assessed reading ability.
• An individualized book level goal is set for each
  child based on his/her assessed reading ability.
• The STAR test is used initially to determine
  each childs reading level.

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Reading
Students are required to read daily at school and
encouraged to read additionally at home in an
effort to meet their goals. Students keep track
of their reading progress in their AR folder.
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AR Folders

• Go home on Wednesdays
• Return to school SIGNED by Friday
• Check your childs progress toward making AR goals

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Music
Physical Education
In addition to their academic instruction,
students receive instruction in one of four
special areas daily. Also, they have thirty
minutes to an hour of computer lab weekly.
Guidance
Computer Lab
Art
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Class schedules are posted on each Homeroom
teachers website.
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Students have received agendas. These are kept
inside the binder and serve as a means of daily
communication between home and school. Please be
sure to sign your childs agenda nightly.
Failure to get the agenda signed will result in a
responsibility sign in.
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In addition to written correspondence, you may
feel free to contact us via e-mail or by using
the voice mail system. Our numbers addresses
are posted on the fourth grade website. Call RRE
at 706-447-1016.
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Signed Paper Folders

• Signed Paper Folders will be sent home each
  Wednesday.
• Review the information provided and sign.
• Signed paper folders should be returned on
  Thursday, but no later than Friday.
• If the folder is not returned (signed), your
  child will receive a responsibility sign in.

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Grading Policy There are 2 categories for grades
Major Tests Daily Grades
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Major test grades include chapter or unit tests
as well as projects. These grades are recorded
twice and carry greater weight in the overall
average than do daily grades.
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Daily grades include worksheets, in-class pencil
and paper assignments, announced quizzes and pop
quizzes. These grades are recorded once and carry
less weight in the overall average than do major
test grades.
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Homework is assessed by the teacher for
completion each day and is checked by the student
for accuracy. It is viewed as practice which is
essential to the students success with content
material. Homework is NOT usually graded.
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Make-Up Work When your child is absent, it is
most beneficial to him or her to get the missed
work before returning to school. We will prepare
a missed work agenda to be picked up or sent home
with a sibling or neighbor.
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Grading Scale A90-100 B80-89
C73-79 D70-72F69
In the 4th grade, number rather than letter
grades are reported.
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Honor Roll
Students who maintain overall A averages each
term in L.A., Math, Science, and Social Studies
qualify for the A Honor Roll. Students who
maintain overall A and B averages each term in
L.A., Math, Science, and Social Studies qualify
for the A B Honor Roll.
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Classroom Management
We have found that positive reinforcement of
appropriate behavior and academic achievement
goes a long way in motivating student progress.
We want to insure that instructional time is
spent on instruction. Our plan is based on the
premise that Students will not interfere with
the instruction of the teacher. Students will
not interfere with the learning of other
students. No harm shall be inflicted on other
students in any way.
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Sign-ins

• 2 types
• Behavior (not following directions, talking out
  of turn, not keeping hands to self, poor behavior
  in restroom, hallway, cafeteria, at recess, etc.)
• Responsibility (not completing homework, not
  getting planner signed, not bringing supplies to
  class, not getting AR folder signed, not bringing
  back sign-in note, etc.)

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• If your child gets a behavior sign-in, his/her
  teacher will staple a notice in the agenda for
  you to sign. It must be returned the following
  day or another sign-in will be given and a call
  home will be made.

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• Students with 0 sign-ins will
• receive a weekly treat
• Severe disruptions will be referred to the
  office immediately.

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Behavior Consequences

• 1 sign-in Warning
• 2 sign-insloss of 5 minutes of recess
• 3 sign-insloss of 10 minutes of recess
• 4 sign-insparent conference (via phone)
• Serious behavior issues will be handled by Dr.
  Richardson or Mrs. Cox.

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River Ridge Behavior Plan
River Ridge is implementing a new school-wide
behavior plan this year.
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Students work together to earn cash that is put
in a classroom bank. Classes earn cash daily for
good behavior throughout the school. Classes set
a goal of either 100 or 150 and save until they
reach that goal. Upon reaching the class goal,
the cash in the bank is used to purchase a reward.
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School-wide Rules

• Always participate and try your best.
• Respect others and their property.
• Always walk silently in the building on the tan
  line (two blocks away from the wall).
• Raise your hand to be called on before speaking.
• Always be prepared for class.

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Birthday Party Treats

• Birthdays will be celebrated on Thinking Cap Day
  (usually the last Friday of each month). Each
  classs Room Mom will contact you regarding
  treats during the month of your childs birthday.
• They must be store bought and sealed.

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Field Trips
We are in the process of arranging several field
trips designed to enhance student learning. Our
plans are well under way, and details will be
forth coming.
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Field Trip to Tybee Island

• May 8th
• Chartered Buses
• Tybee Island Marine Science Center
• Limited number of chaperones due to facility
  size. Once letters go home, it will be first
  pay, first go status.
• Parents will be able to ride the bus

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Phinizy Swamp

• Ryals/Wingate on September 17th
• Jablonski/Milburn/Reeves on September 19th
• Students will be participating in the Wow!
  Wetlands activities.

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The Tale of Despereaux

• December 19th
• Students will be attending the premier showing of
  The Tale of Despereaux at Evans Cinemas as a
  culminating activity of the novel study.

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Water Bottles

• Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle
  to school.
• Water bottles should have twist-on caps that seal
  tightly.
• Water bottles should be cleaned/changed
  frequently.
• Please keep a sock on bottles to absorb
  condensation.
• Only water should be brought to school to drink.

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Chorus

• Some 4th grade students will receive invitations
  soon to join chorus. Miss Callan will not be
  holding auditions this year. Only those who
  receive invitations will be eligible.

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Our library is available to students daily from
830 to 330. Fourth graders may check out two
books at a time. One book must always be an
on-level AR book. Check-outs are good for two
weeks.
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Our instructional day is from 830 to 330.
Students should NOT arrive before 800 unless
they are registered in the before school care
program. For more information regarding before
and/or after school care contact your childs
homeroom teacher.
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• Cafeteria Notes
• Student lunches are 2.00
• Jumbos are available for an added cost-- Please
  send a note giving permission to order a jumbo.
  Salads are available Tuesday and Thursday.
• Extra milks are also available.

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Be sure to join our schools PTO! Our schools
success is greatly impacted by the level of
support demonstrated by our parents and teachers.
Remember that you can make direct donations in
lieu of participation in fundraisers.
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Notes From the Office

• Walkers are to be dismissed from the 4/5th grade
  exit
• Continue to keep placard in the front window of
  car
• Parents, PLEASE remain in your cars!  If you park
  in the parking lot and walk to the sidewalk you
  must sign students out on the computer and
  present sticker to the teacher.  The same is true
  if you park on Mullikin Road and walk up.

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Things NOT to SAY School!!

• I am going to kill you!!
• I am going to hurt you !
• I am going to blow you up!!
• I am going to bomb this place!
• I am going to shoot you!!
• Similar comments should also NOT be said.

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Things to NOT do at school

• Get into a fight !
• Bulling !
• Make any threats!
• Damage school property!
• Disobey a teacher or school staff member!

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Consequences of saying such things at school

• Sent to Principals Office
• CCBOE Campus Police responds
• CCSO Deputy responds
• Parents are called to respond
• Charged by CCSO
• Juvenile court notified
• Arrested or released to parents
• Given consequences from school

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Actions Taken by the School

• Detention
• In School Suspension (ISS)
• Out of School Suspension (OSS)
• Suspended pending a hearing
• Expulsion
• Alternative School

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Actions taken by Sheriffs Office

• Complete a juvenile report
• Determine if the charge is a misdemeanor or
  felony
• Contact juvenile court intake officer
• Arrest or release to parents

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Important Information!!

• Most important information you might want to know
  can be found on the 4th Grade Web Page. Look on
  the Content Page to find information related to
  each subject area. If you still have questions
  after looking there, please see your childs
  individual teachers page for contact information.

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Transportation Changes

• If your child is changing the way they go home in
  the afternoon, please staple the note in the
  planner. Contact the office for emergency
  changes so Dr. Richardson can approve. E-mail
  transportation changes can not be accepted.

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Tardies/Attendance

• If students arrive at school after 830, he/she
  must be accompanied by an adult to the office for
  a tardy slip.
• Students MUST bring either a doctors note or
  parent note upon returning from an any absence.
  This is per Columbia County Policy. All absences
  will be documented and county protocol followed.

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This concludes our informational presentation on
Fourth Grade at River Ridge Elementary!