Welcome to 4th Grade

4th Grade Teachers for 2022/2023 School Year
​4-400 Mrs. Ackerler and Ms. McGonigle       4-401 Ms. Ruiz        4-403 Mrs. Panza and Ms. McElroy      4-404 Mrs. Varvatsoulis        
Fourth Grade Benchmarks (November)
Social Skills:                                                                         
  • Waiting to be called on
  • Working with others in a group
  • Respect of personal space
Organization:
  • All homework assignments copied in Agenda
  • All homework in every subject Must be completed daily !!!
  • All books and notes are brought home
  • Desk is neat
  • Directions are followed
  • Coming to school on time
  • Proper line-up
  • Ability to locate papers when asked
Math:
  • Addition and subtraction of three digit numbers
  • Multiplication facts up to the twelve times table
  • Place value up to millions
  • Ability to estimate and round numbers
  • Reading and analyzing data using a chart
  • Multiplication of 4-digit numbers by 1-digit
  • Solve multi-step word problems
  • Long division
Reading:
  • Just Right Level must be Q or higher
  • Describing character traits with evidence
  • Identify the theme
  • Making inferences
  • Developing ideas using evidence
  • Reading aloud with expression
  • Application of reading vocabulary
  • Generalizations
  • Reading up to 30 minutes per night
  • Participating in book discussions
  • Be able to use text evidence to support reading responses
Technology:
  • Keyboarding skills
  • Proper hand placement in typing
  • Becoming a Digital Citizen
Writing:
  • Note taking skills
  • Use of paragraphs and indenting
  • Editing & revising skills
  • Beginning and ending punctuation
  • Parts of speech
  • Complete sentences
  • How to use research to write a persuasive essay
  • Use of sequence in personal narrative
Science:
  • Investigate through first-hand experiences.  How electrical systems convert and transfer\Energy (systems and system models, energy and matter)
  • Design, test, evaluate and make arguments
               based on evidence (cause and effect)
  • Differentiate between inferences and observations
  • Use scientific tools appropriately and safely
  • Describe how sedimentary rocks are formed
Social Studies:
  • Ability to read basic map
  • Understanding of New York State geography
  • Difference between primary and secondary sources
  • Understand the influence of Native Americans on New York
Physical Education:
  • Working towards team sports
  • Good sportsmanship
  • Teamwork
  • Object control skills
Math:  
​Fourth grade students need to have their multiplication facts 0-12 mastered (memorized) in order to be successful.

In addition to using flashcards, please use the following free websites to practice: 
Reading: Please read for 30 mins daily on RazKids or You can also access more books to read by logging onto these free websites: School Name: NYC Reads Elementary
Username: nyc     
Password: read

Additional free resources/websites:
Suggested 4th gradeReading list:
  • Tales of a 4th Grade Nothing by Judy Blume
  • Rules by Cynthia Lord
  • The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies
  • My Teacher is an Alien by Bruce Coville
  • Fourth Grade Rats by Jerry Spinelli
  • Mr. Popper’s Penguins by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater
  • Homework Machine by Dan Gutman
  • The Secret School by Avi
  • I Survived Series by Lauren Tarshis
  • The Lightning Thief series by Percy Jackson

Thank you for your cooperation and for ensuring that your child completes these assignments.  We want your child to continue to learn, grow, and have fun.                                          

Respectfully,

4th Grade Teachers​​
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