This document provides information for parents about Mrs. Horvath's 4th grade class. It includes the schedule for the Meet the Teacher night, the daily class schedule, information about core subjects like math, science and social studies, homework policies, behavior systems, and class goals for the year.

1. Welcome to
Meet the Teacher
Night
Mrs. Horvath’s 4th
Grade

2. 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

3. Video Messagehttps://vimeo.com/138542867

4. 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

5. Healthy Snacks
• AM & PM Snack

6. Other 4th
Grade Teachers
 Mrs. Gaetaniello, ELA
 Mrs. Gable, Learning Support
Instructional Assistants
 Mrs. Jensen
 Mrs. Klipple

7. PA Common Core
Standards
 Drive instruction
 PSSA Testing in April 2015 (Reading,
Math, Science tests)
 Study Island Benchmark (3 times each
year – Reading & Math)

8. New Curriculum
 Math
- Pearson enVision 2.0
 Social Studies
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
 Language Arts
- McGraw McMillian

9. 2015 – 2016 Grades
 Advanced  90% - 100%
 Proficient  80% - 89%
 Basic  65% - 79%
 Below Basic  64% and Below

10. 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

11. 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)

12. Homework
 Usually given daily
 Reviews skills taught in class
 Assignments are given:
- orally
- modeled on whiteboard
- posted REMIND 101

13. 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

14. PSSA Math Released
Items

16. PSSA Math Released
Items

17. PSSA Math Released
Items

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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!

22. 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)

23. 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

25. 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

26. 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)

27. 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

28. Class Goals
 Follow class expectations
 Demonstrate appropriate behavior
 Smooth and quick transitions
 Follow directions first time given
 Completing all homework assignments
 Working together

29. 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.