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Welcome to 4th Grade!

Parents: Please take a minute to sign

in using this URL on your phone http://bit.ly/BMESCN4 or use the chromebook at the back counter. Also, please stop by the horseshoe table for some important handouts.

Who We Are

• Mrs. Nechtman

BMES for 20 years Taught Spanish for 2 years Taught 5th Grade for 12 years Psych Assistant for 3 years 3rd year in 4th I have two kids - enough said

• Mr. Manning

Grew up in CCUSD Recent U of A Graduate Hobbies: Weight lifting, drums, and being outdoors

Our Goals

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To create a supportive, nurturing learning community through Kagan strategies

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To provide individualized instruction through differentiation

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To encourage social, emotional and academic development

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To foster an environment where everyone is accepted and valued

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To support global thinking through project based learning

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To use technology to enhance our daily learning

Communication

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Agendas

➢ Assignments/events ➢ Teacher Initials ➢ Parent Signature upon completion of homework ➢ Notes back and forth

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E-mail- anechtman@ccusd93.net E-mail- jmanning@ccusd93.net

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Phone- 480-575-2276 Phone - 480-575-2275

Class Websites

Reader’s Workshop

➢ Journeys textbook ➢ Spelling ➢ Vocabulary ➢ Skills (inferencing, questioning, making

connections

➢ Weekly Comprehension Test

Writer’s Workshop

➢ Cross-curricular ➢ Writing Process ➢ A variety of writing genres ➢ Grammar

Math

➢ AZ Math Standards/Common Core

Standards

➢ Homework: Anything not finished in

class/practice

➢ Focus on Problem Solving ➢ Math Rotations and extension activities

Social Studies

➢ American Indian life before exploration ➢ Exploration ➢ Colonization

Science

➢ Scientific Method ➢ Natural & Human impact on the environment ➢ Classify animals ➢ Animal adaptations ➢ Renewable and nonrenewable resources ➢ Electricity and Magnetism ➢ Weathering and Erosion ➢ Weather and Climate

Learning Systems

➢ Imagine Math ➢ Achieve 3000

Study & Organization Skills

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Agenda

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Goal Setting

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Learning Styles

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Time Management

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Organization

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Test Taking Strategies

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Reading Strategies & Evidence

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Graphic Organizers

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Research Skills

Assignments

➢ All assignments SHOULD be turned in on time. ➢ If they aren’t, we will do everything in our power to encourage your child to complete the assignments.

➢ If your child is absent, please have them try to

do the assignment as soon as possible.

Homework

Typical:

➢ 20 minutes of reading every night M-TH ➢ Math practice ➢ Spelling

Other Possibilities:

➢ Unfinished Work Check agenda! ➢ Projects

Digital Portfolios

Every student will have a Google Sites ➢ It will follow the student each year ➢ A place to showcase work samples and projects ➢ Glimpse into the classroom ➢ Private links - only people with link have access to Site

Report Cards

➢ Academic Grade ➢ Online Parent Portal (register for an account if you

don’t have one already) https://www.ccusd93.org/Page/799

➢ Missing Assignments

Volunteering

➢ Help with parties ➢ Library ➢ Small groups ➢ Help with special events/activities ➢ Who wants to be Room Parent??? ☺

Drop off and Pick up

See maps

Reminders:

➢ Are you fingerprinted? (Packets in front

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➢ Have you scanned in your driver’s license? (See Emilee) ➢ Are you signed up with School Messenger? Grab a handout ➢ Don’t forget to sign up with Remind App...grab a square from the back counter

Thank you for coming tonight!

We are looking forward to a fantastic year!