Meet the Teacher Night Grade 4

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Meet the Teacher NightGrade 4

• Our Fourth Grade
• TEAM

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Mr. Crooks

• MATH

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Everyday Math

• Numeration reading/writing of numbers
• Operations Computation
• Data Chance
• Geometry
• Measurement Reference frames
• Patterns, Functions, Algebra

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Ms. Murolo

• Social Studies

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Social Studies Curriculum

• Geographical skills
• using globes
• using maps
• Reading time-lines
• Decision making
• Identifying cause/effect
• Using latitude longitude

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Social Studies continued

• Map scales
• Using reference sources
• Atlas
• Almanac
• Internet
• Newspapers

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Mrs. Madigosky
Science
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Science Curriculum

• Adaptations
• Rocks Minerals
• Life Cycles
• Plants
• Digestion
• Electricity
• A.I.D.S.

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Ansonia Nature Center

• Nature-oriented classes are provided to
  school-age children on weekdays. Evening and
  weekend programs are attended by adults and their
  families.

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Ms. SajovicMrs. Cook
RESPECT

• READING/LANGUAGE ARTS

Pretend you had a magical pair of sneakers.
Where would you go, what would you do,

TEAM
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Reading

• We have a new Reading series- TROPHIES each
  section is theme based. The skills covered are
• Compare/contrast
• Predict from previewing
• Identify problems
• Sequencing- order of events
• Drawing conclusions
• Cause/effect
• Vocabulary
• Trade books throughout the year

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Writing

• Once Mastery testing is completed the focus is on
  expository writing. The students will be able
  to write to analyze, explain and persuade.

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Spelling

• Words from writing
• Core and story words from the reading series
• Language arts activities to integrate spelling
  across the curriculum
• Emphasizes visual imagery
• Applies useful proofreading skills

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Mr. Prevost
Good morning boys and girls. It is .

• Morning Meeting

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Morning Meeting Agenda

• Philosophy
• Greeting
• Morning Message
• Sharing
• Activities (social learning)

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Mrs. Nimons

• CMT Practices for Testing 2004
• Math 5 strands
• Writing- narrative
• Rdg./DRP- Degrees of Reading Power

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Mrs. Portera Stark

• Mead School Rules/ Classroom Rules

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School Rules

• Mead School is a safe place.
• Walk
• Keep hands and feet to ourselves
• Mead School people show respect for themselves,
  others and all property.
• Speak in quiet voices
• Use kind words
• Take care of our school property
• Mead School people try their best.
• Listen
• Follow Directions
• Complete all work neatly

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At Mead School We Have COURAGE to

• Stay Safe
• Show Respect
• Try Our Best

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Mrs. Parente

• Special Education Services

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Special Education Services

• Inclusion
• Academic support
• Modifications
• Differentiated instruction
• Alternate programs
• CMT accommodations

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Mrs. Bakanas

• CMT Physical Fitness Test