Fourth Grade
Welcome to Ms. Burgio's 4th Grade Class!
Class Details
Welcome to 4th grade and our class website!
We are so excited to have your child in our fourth grade class. Fourth grade is a big transition year for elementary school, there a ton of growth and independence that starts to take place in our kids. My mission is to guide students to a smooth transition as they grow into the best versions of themselves.
Meet the teacher:
My name is Ms. Burgio, I graduated from The College at Brockport State University with a degree in Inclusive Childhood Education, and am now a dual-certified NYS teacher. I knew I wanted to pursue my passion of teaching when my favorite thing to do outside of school was to tutor and spend time with my many nieces and nephews.
Outside of work, I love spending time outdoors with my family. Summer is our favorite season because we spend every day swimming, hiking, golfing, and camping. Our happy place is Wellesley Island on the St. Lawrence River.
I have found my passion in shaping students to be the best they can be, constantly evolving and progressing toward what God intended for us to be.
Contact Information:
Resources
Parent Teacher Conferences
Conferences are in November/ December. Details are emailed to parents up to a month in advance.
Schedule
Monday: PE
Tuesday: Art
Wednesday: Music
Thursday: Music and PE
Friday: Character Education and Technology
Math
In Grade 4, instructional time primarily focuses on three critical areas: (1) developing understanding and fluency with multi-digit multiplication, and developing understanding of dividing to find quotients involving multi-digit dividends; (2) developing an understanding of fraction equivalence, addition and subtraction of fractions with like denominators, and multiplication of fractions by whole numbers; (3) understanding that geometric figures can be analyzed and classified based on their properties, such as having parallel sides, perpendicular sides, particular angle measures, and symmetry.
You can read more about the 4th grade mathematics standards by reading the following document. Grade 4 information begins on page 25.
- Khan Academy
- Common Core Sheets
- IXL Math
- Multiplication Practice Games
- Interactive Math Dictionary for Kids
- Fact Monster Fact Fluency Practice
ELA
This year we will be using iReady Reading. You child will be delving into complex texts and see significance in details in four units.
Interpreting Characters: The Heart of the Story: Students study the complexity of characters and explore themes while developing skills such as inference and interpretation.
Reading the Weather, Reading the World: Students form research teams to delve into topics about extreme weather and natural disasters while developing their skills in cross-text synthesis, practicing close reading, comparing and contrasting, and evaluating sources to determine credibility.
Historical Fiction: Students practice reading analytically, synthesizing complicated narratives, comparing and contrasting themes, and incorporating nonfiction research into their reading.
- Read and Write Book Reviews
- Graphic Organizers
- Read Works (Reading Passages w/ Comprehension Questions)
- AR Book Finder
Science
Life Science
We will learn about how organisms survive and function, Earth’s ecosystems and how plants and animals live. We will also look at the similarities and differences between the many groups of living things.
Earth Science
We will learn about the steps of the water cycle.
Physical Science
We will learn about forces and motion; electricity and magnetism; and the different kinds of energy and how they are transferred.
Social Studies
We will be focusing on connecting local New York State and United States history, focusing on the following themes:
• Native American Indians of New York State
• European encounter: Three worlds (Europe, Africa, and the Americas) meet in the Americas
• Colonial and Revolutionary periods
• The new nation
• Industrial growth and expansion
Religion
Our Religion program is called “Word of Life 4 School Edition.”
My goal in religion is to foster a true faith in God, our Lord Jesus Christ. This includes teachings of how to live by faith, letting the light of God shine through us to others. We should not only be spreading the Word of God to others using words, but by using actions in the way we live.
Classroom Documents
Why I assign homework:
I believe homework is important because it is a valuable aid in helping students make the most of their experience in school. I give homework because it is useful in reinforcing what has been learned in class, prepares students for upcoming lessons, helps me to identify where students need additional instruction, teaches responsibility, and helps students develop positive study habits.
When homework will be assigned:
Every Monday a homework packet for the week will come home, and it is due the following Monday, one week later. I do accept late submissions until Friday (4 days later) but 10% is taken off of homework turned in between Monday (the due date) and Friday (the last day I will accept it late.)
Student’s homework responsibilities:
I expect student’s to do their best job on their homework. I expect homework to be completed neatly. I expect students to do the work on their own and only ask for help after they have given their best effort. I expect that all assignments will be turned in on time.