Welcome to Fourth Grade!

We are going to have a great year. This page is for students and families to get to know more about our year and to help us stay connected.

WHAT TO EXPECT IN 4TH GRADE

Congratulations: You are officially a member of the “upper” grades! In 4th grade, you will learn how to think deeply about and make connections with new material, and grasp more complex concepts across all subjects. Fourth graders are encouraged to be more independent in how they learn, and depend less on their teacher's guidance. 

Reading

Much of the 4th grade reading curriculum teaches students how to analyze the books they read. Rather than just understand the plot and information given in a text, students are encouraged to think about the messages and how they relate to their own lives. They also compare texts to each other and make connections both within one text and across multiple texts.

Writing

Much of the 4th grade writing curriculum focuses on developing writing that has clarity and structure, and that uses reasons, facts, and details to support and strengthen arguments. Fourth graders are taught to organize their writing, ensure that it flows well, and group together related components. As students learn to think more deeply about concepts they are taught, they are encouraged to write in deeper ways as well. They do this by going beyond simply stating the facts — they express ideas, make connections, and provide details and emotions when appropriate.

Math

In 4th grade, students master and further their multiplication, division, and general computation skills. They learn how to solve real-life word problems using the four basic operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. By the end of the year, they are expected to do all of these operations with greater accuracy and speed. Fourth graders are also encouraged to explain how they solve problems in detailed and specific ways, both verbally and through writing.

Science

Fourth graders expand their science skills as they conduct experiments and use them to further their learning. The reading and writing work fourth graders do supports their science learning in a big way — they read nonfiction texts, take notes, research, and support their writing with facts. In fact, some 4th grade students might write informative or opinion pieces about a scientific topic they study.

Social Studies

Social studies in the 4th grade encourages students to deepen their reading, writing, and analytical skills, as well as expand knowledge and appreciation of California history. Students compare different perspectives using both primary and secondary texts. 

Second Step

Success in school is not just about reading and math. It is about knowing how to learn and how to get along with others. The second step program teaches skills for learning, empathy, emotion management, and problem solving. 

Educational Philosophy:

Every day with my students we are exploring the world we live in and are making connections to the past and present. The technology at our fingertips and the diverse hands-on learning projects students complete will  prepare students for a future of constant change and build strong problem solving skills. My goal as an educator is to make the curriculum come alive, and inspire my students to find their own areas of interest and dive into learning. I believe in helping develop compassionate global citizens, independent thinkers, and empathetic problem-seekers and solvers.

In Del Mar we are able to do that because we provide students with an inspiring , child-centered school experience.  We continually collaborate and learn more about providing the best teaching and learning practices. Our fourth grade team has created an extraordinary learning experience for every student. Individualizing learning as much as possible is one of our goals. 

A big part of creating a good school experience is a strong connection with families.  I encourage families to stay in touch and contact me with any questions.  I will let you know when we have celebrations of learning and how your child is growing as a learner and as a citizen.  I believe in working closely with students and their families, alongside a brilliant team of educators, to support all children in reaching their full potential.

Contact:

The best way to reach me is through email. I check it regularly.  

eosicki@dmusd.org

Eric Osicki

4th Grade

Carmel Del Mar School 

12345 Carmel Park Drive

About me...

I am honored to be able to an educator in the Del Mar Union School District. I have taught  2nd, 4th, 5th and 6th grades. My school site has been Carmel Del Mar for the last 23 years. Del Mar is unique because the teachers, students, and families are so engaged in helping and learning.  It is a very active community where people think about what is healthy for kids and our planet. We are so lucky to call this area home.

In my spare time love to spend time with family. My wife and I have a six year old son named Duke.  He loves swimming, exploring and makes us laugh every day. I enjoy surfing, mountain biking, reading, woodworking, and hiking.