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Mrs. Horvath’s 4th Grade Class

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PA Common Core Standards

Pennsylvania State Standards drive instruction

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

Study Island Benchmark (4 times each year – Reading & Math)

Daily Schedule 8:45 – 9:05 Homeroom 9:05 – 9:40 Writing / Grammar / Spelling 9:45 – 10:25 Special Areas 10:30 – 11:00 Math Tier 11:05 – 11:50 Block 1 12:00 – 12:45 Lunch / Recess 12:50 – 1:35 Block 2 1:40 – 2:25 Block 3 2:30 – 3:00 Reading Tier 3:00 – 3:04 Homeroom

Other 4th Grade Teachers

Mrs. Breidinger (Science/Social Studies)

Mrs. Gaetaniello (Reading) Mrs. Bendekovits Mr. Mogel Mr. Schaffer Mrs. Vandegrift

Writing Grammar & Spelling – 25% of grade Writing Pieces – 75% of grade - Focus - Content - Organization - Style - Conventions

Homework

Usually given daily

Assignments are given: - orally - modeled on whiteboard - posted on website & REMIND 101 - reviewed at the end of the day

when students pack up to go home

Study Island Optional practice weekly in skills

Problems similar to PSSA questions

Mrs. Breidinger will be giving a parent preview sheet with logon information

Homework - continued

Students must take responsibility to complete all homework assignments on time

Missed Assignments – weekly behavior slip will be noted & students will complete during recess, points may be deducted from grade (up to 25%)

Absent work – students can get their work the day they return to school or it may be picked up if there is an extended absence

Students must study for tests!

Graded Papers Packet & Assignment Books

Sent home every 2 weeks

Parent signature required on graded papers packet – student must return within 2 days (usually Monday)

Assignment book and S.T.A.R. Behavior Communication Report must be signed – 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 Small Group – Table Points to spin

the wheel

Whole Group – STAR Gazers

Individual – Incentive Day

STAR Student of the Week Bracelets

Order 4th Grade T-Shirt ($8)

Miscellaneous PTA MembershipsPTA Memberships – Incentive for

class that raises the most 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

Miscellaneous (continued)

Healthy Snack – crackers, cut fruit or veggies, 100 calorie packets, yogurt, cheese, etc.

Website – special area schedule, homework, class news, enrichment/remedial activities, and more!

Contact Informationemail: horvathj@nasdschools.org

phone #: 610-262-6430 (x15320)

Class Goals Follow class expectations

Demonstrate appropriate behavior (lunch)

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.

Welcome to Meet the Teacher

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Mrs. Horvath’s 4th Grade Class

Math

Report card grades are based on the level students are at:

- 55% Tests - 35% Quizzes - 10% Homework

Review basic math facts (+, -, x, /) daily Should be proficient with multiplication

facts Focus on fractions & decimals in 4th

grade

Math Modules 1 - Place Value, Rounding, Addition & Subtraction

2 - Unit Conversions: Addition and Subtraction of Length, Weight, and Capacity

3 - Multiplication and Division of up to a 4-Digit Number by up to a 1-Digit

4 - Addition and Subtraction of Angle Measurement of Planar Figures

5 - Order and Operations with Fractions

6 - Decimal Fractions

7 - Exploring Multiplication

Class Information Classes are 45 minutes Homework usually given daily - (Remind 101) Binder for organization Math Journal – interactive notebook

(need highlighter, colored pencils, glue stick, scissors)

Seek Help! Check out class website for math

videos, games, links, etc.

www.nasdschools.org/webpages/horvathj

Use Internet to Google math instructional videos

PSSA Math Released Items

PSSA Math Released Items

PSSA Math Released Items

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.