meet the teacher night 2015-2016
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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
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.