Curriculum Night

Welcome to Mrs. Sundaram’s 4th Grade

My Philosophy:

The Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins with a Single Step

Agenda for today

• ·         Healthy snacks
• ·         School rules
• ·         My expectations
• ·         Curriculum
• ·         Grading

Zero Tolerance for

➢  Violence

➢  Bad language

➢  Internet misconduct

➢  Weapons of any kind for ANY reason

➢  Bullying

School Rules                

➢  Punctual

➢  Regular attendance

➢ Respectful towards others

My Expectations

➢  Honesty

➢  Homework due next day, unless specified

➢  Writing should be legible

➢  Come to class prepared

➢  Maintain a positive attitude

➢  Sign all test papers

Curriculum

○     Read and Respond, Literature and Novel Studies

○     Wordly Wise 3000

○     Envision Math-Scott Foresman & STMath (Jiji)

○     Houghton Mifflin-Science

○     Scott Foresman-Social studies (2 research papers) 

○     Music/Physical Education

Grading

➢  Tests and quizzes                                 40%

➢  Projects                                                20%

➢  Homework                                           20%

➢  Participation                                         10%

➢  Citizenship and effort                           10%

Communicating student progress

➢  Students will receive progress reports prior to each reporting period

➢  If your student is absent all assignments will be placed in their desk file (please check with them)

➢  Parent teacher conferences will be held November 18th through November  22nd 

➢  You are not limited to this particular week

Donations

➢  Copy paper (always a need)

➢  Lined paper, tissues, disinfecting wipes, pencils

➢  Expo dry erase markers, color pencils, paints

➢  Art supplies - yarn, glitter, tissue papers, stencils

➢  Two pocket folders (preferably orange and purple)

➢  All donations will go directly to classroom business & activities (donations can be made in the office to room 504 See’s account)

➢  Books class sets (please discuss this with me)

Snacks and Birthdays

➢  Please try and pack your child a healthy snack daily

➢  Birthdays are celebrated the last Friday of the month.  You are welcome to send a treat on that last Friday.

Common Dress

➢  Solid black, navy/dark blue, or khaki pants; khaki or navy/dark blue shorts, skirts, skorts, or jumpers (knee high)

➢  Black or blue jeans

➢  Solid light blue, navy/dark blue, grey, or white polo shirts and turtlenecks (short or long-sleeve)

➢  Solid black, navy/dark blue, grey, or white sweaters, sweatshirts, hoodies, and outerwear

➢  Solid black, navy/dark blue, grey, or white socks, tights or leggings

➢   Northwood spirit school logo t-shirts, sweatshirts, or hoodie

➢  Students may not bring any article of clothing that has logos, images, stripes, patterns, athletic gear, or sweat pants to school. 

Thank you all for coming!

Contact information:

msundaram@busd.net
(408) 923-1940 3504