meet the teacher night 2015-2016

Welcome to Meet the Teacher

Night

Mrs. Horvath’s 4th Grade Class

Tonight’s Schedule 6:30 – 6:45 PM Homeroom

6:50 – 7:05 PM AM Classes

7:10 – 7:25 PM PM Classes

7:25 – 7:30 PM Refreshments

Video Messagehttps://vimeo.com/138542867

Daily Schedule 8:45 – 9:05 Homeroom 9:05 – 11:15 AM Classes 11:20 – 12:05 Lunch / Recess

12:10 – 2:20 PM Classes 2:25 – 3:05 Special Areas 3:05 – 3:10 Homeroom

- 9:05- 9:45 - Sci / SS

- 9:50-10:15 - Tier- 10:20-11:15 - Math

- 12:10-12:45 - Sci / SS

- 12:50- 1:45 - Tier- 1:50- 2:20 - Math

Healthy Snacks• AM & PM Snack

Other 4th Grade Teachers

Mrs. Gaetaniello, ELA Mrs. Gable, Learning Support

Instructional Assistants Mrs. Jensen Mrs. Klipple

PA Common Core Standards

Drive instruction

PSSA Testing in April 2015 (Reading, Math, Science tests)

Study Island Benchmark (3 times each year – Reading & Math)

New Curriculum Math - Pearson enVision 2.0

Social Studies - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Language Arts - McGraw McMillian

2015 – 2016 Grades Advanced 90% - 100%

Proficient 80% - 89%

Basic 65% - 79%

Below Basic 64% and Below

Math Online components – see letter sent home Review basic math facts (+, -, x, /) daily Should be proficient with multiplication

facts Focus on fractions & decimals in 4th

grade

Math - continued

60 minutes core / 30 minutes tier Homework - daily Binder for organization Write in math book Math Journal – Please replenish

supplies as needed (ex: highlighter, glue sticks, colored pencils)

Homework Usually given daily

Reviews skills taught in class

Assignments are given: - orally - modeled on whiteboard - posted REMIND 101

Seek Help! Check out class website for math videos,

games, links, etc. www.nasdschools.org/webpages/horvathj Use Internet to Google math instructional

videos Bounce Pages – App

PSSA Math Released Items

PSSA Math Released Items

PSSA Math Released Items

Science 2nd & 3rd Marking Period Ch 1 – Scientific Method Ch 2 – Technology Ch 3 – Plants and Animals Ch 4 – Ecosystems Ch 5 – Earth’s Resources Ch 6 – Earth & Space Ch 7 – Matter Ch 8 – Energy & Heat Ch 9 – Electricity & Magnetism Ch 10 – Motion Weather Unit Heart/Lungs Presentation Write in Science book

PSSA Test - April

Social Studies 1st & 4th Marking Period Pennsylvania history & geography

Where is Pennsylvania and Symbols Pennsylvania’s Land and First People A New Nation and State Growth and Change Pennsylvania Today Tales of the Towpath

Students must study! (Not Easy)

No PSSA Test

Science & Social Studies

Various study techniques - study guides, vocabulary games, outlining, experiments, etc. Tests – take-home open book / in-class

open & closed book Students must study! Homework rarely (depends on class) Tests and Projects are 100% of grade

Homework - Continued

Students must take responsibility to complete all homework assignments on time & write down after every class

Missed Assignments – weekly behavior slip will be noted & students will complete during recess, points may be deducted from grade

Students must study for tests!

Absent Work

Receive upon return to school the next day

Pick up in the office between 3:30-4:00 PM

Send home with another student (must call or email first thing in the morning)

Graded Papers & Assignment Books

Tests sent home when graded in students’ take home folder – Return with parent signature

Assignment book and S.T.A.R. Behavior Communication Report must be signed every Friday

– check on Monday STUDENTS’ RESPONSIBILITY

School-Wide Positive Behavior Support Program

Behavior Expectations – students were explicitly taught expected behaviors in the classroom, hallway, cafeteria, bus, arrival/dismissal, playground, bathroom, and classroom S.T.A.R.Tickets - given to students for demonstrating expected behaviors - students are responsible for keeping their

tickets - tickets can be saved or cashed in for prizes

Incentives

STAR Gazers – given by other teachers & in cafeteria for STAR behavior

Monthly Incentive Day – students with 3 or fewer behavior checkmarks

Marble Jar – class earns fun celebration of teacher’s choice (ex: PJ day, Hat day)

Miscellaneous PTA MembershipsPTA Memberships – only $6 – sponsors family fun activities Band/Orchestra – students are

responsible for all missed work, can miss a lesson due to tests, review for tests, or students not academically proficient

Class Goals Follow class expectations Demonstrate appropriate behavior Smooth and quick transitions Follow directions first time given Completing all homework

assignments Working together

Thank You! I appreciate you taking time out

of your busy schedule to meet with me and look forward to working together to help your child reach academic success.