Welcome to 4th Grade!

I am very excited about beginning this journey with all of you. We will have a year full of learning, growing, discovery and adventures......

Please check back here for class updates, homework and other important information.

February 1, 2010 

This is Writing Boot camp Week! We will be focusing entirely on preparing the students for Florida FCAT Writes which is on Tues., February 9.....please help them be making sure that they are rested and are editing their essays tht they are writing during the daily workshops....have a great week!  

 Please call 997-2131 or use the email below to schedule an appointment with me when needed. E-mails usually receive quicker responses! Below is an updated weekly schedule and curriculum for your child's class. Check at the very bottom of this page for useful links to enhance your child's learning in 4th grade.

My e-mail address:

kimberlyjs@leeschools.net

Below is the schedule of a typical day:

7:35-7:45- Homeroom

7:45-8:25 Specials

8:25-8:35 Breakfast and announcements

8:35-10:25- Reading Block

10:25-10:50 Lunch

10:50-1:05 - Math, Science and Reading enrichment

1:05-2:00 - Writing

2:00-2:15 AR/Social Studies



Reading Objectives:

We will be implementing Vital Reading skills using CRISS, KAGAN AND and utilize the Smartboard for interactive learning.  We will rotate 3 different literacy centers a day; Every group will have an AR center once a week where they can go to the library and check out books. 4 times a week using Reading, word study, writing, content literacy, fluency, technology and leveled readers. The spelling and vocabulary words are displayed below under the listed homework. 

Homework for every student is to read for a minimum of 20- 30 minutes daily (or 1- 2 hours/week). Students will write in their planner: the title of the book, the number of pages read, and the amount of time read. A parent/guardian needs to sign the planner once per week, verifying your son or daughter is reading. I will be checking planners every week on Friday (or Thursday if school is out on Friday). Vocabulary and/or spelling words listed in the planner should also be reviewed as needed.



AR MINIMUM POINT REQUIREMENTS- Students need to earn 3-5 AR points a week by reading at least one chapter book or 5 half point books on their level read during centers, AR , and independently at home!!!! Students are required to read within their AR range, which is determined by taking the STAR test. Only books within their reading range or above will be counted towards their requirement.

Reading Homework:Please remind your child to keep his/her Reading homework in a spiral notebook labeled Reading.  I would prefer if he/she only used this notebook for Reading.  Please check your child's planner on a daily basis since HW is subject to change.  Daily Homework, studying, and independent Reading will enhance your child's Reading grade immensely. 

Monday- Essay Editing

Tuesday- Essay editing

Wednesday- Essay Editing

Thursday- Essay Editing

Friday - Essay Editing   

EVERY FRIDAY WILL BE A SPELLING/VOC. TEST (SAME WORDS) AND A SKILLS TEST THAT EVALUATES YOUR CHILD'S COMPREHENSION ON A PARTICULAR FCAT SKILL THAT IS TAUGHT AND PRACTICED THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.

Vocabulary Words: No New Words

Spelling Words:  No New Words