1. Mrs. Herring’s Hollywood Stars 2016-2017
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2. Welcome to Fourth Grade!
I will introduce you to fourth grade and to our classroom.
If you have any questions during my presentation, please ask them as we discuss each subject.

3. My Goals
To give your child the academic and social skills he/she needs to progress to future grades.
To provide a supportive and fun classroom environment.
To encourage your child to make new friends and discover new interests.

4. Curriculum Highlights
Grading Scale: A B C D F

5. Class Subjects ELA Reading, Language, Spelling, and Writing
Mrs. Reaman
Mr. Michalik
Ms. Parker
Mrs. Ansbach- Title 1 Reading
Mrs. Moyer

6. Class Subjects Math, Science, and Social Studies Mrs. Herring
Mr. Michalik
Mrs. Viel
Mrs. Moyer
Mr. Murphy- Title 1 Math

7. Class Subjects Reading
We will read various genres of stories from both fiction and nonfiction selections throughout the school year.
We will concentrate on reading skills, comprehension, as well as writing.

8. Class Subjects Accelerated Reader
Reading Levels will be determined at the start of each marking period
Students will test on books when they are ready
Students will earn points for each test they passed
Students are encouraged to keep an AR log

9. Class Subjects Language, Spelling and Writing
Grammar topics will be taught, tested, and reinforced through the students’ writing.
We will be writing in all subjects.
Spelling City is an excellent resource for students to use to prepare for tests

10. Math Class Subjects We have the Pearson math series.
Homework will vary.
Multiplication facts a must!!!

11. Class Subjects
Social Studies
Pennsylvania
Packets
Tests
Highlighted

12. Magnetism and Electricity
Class Subjects
Foss Science
Test after each investigation
Projects after each module
Earth Materials
Magnetism and Electricity
Human Body

13. Class Subjects Handwriting
This grade will be based on their handwriting in all subjects.
Students will receive a grade of
O (outstanding), S(satisfactory) or U(unsatisfactory)

14. Technology-Varies by class
Specials
Technology-Varies by class
PSSA-Mrs. Yacherra
Gym-Mr. Michalick
Library-Mrs. Barrasso
Art-Mrs. Barrasso
Music-Mrs. Yacherra

15. Homework
Your child will be assigned homework every night which mainly consists of class work we have done during the day that may need to be finished at home.
Your child should also spend about 20 minutes each night on AR reading.
All homework is due the next day.
Homework demerits will be issued if the homework is not complete or not in school.

16. Homework Help develop good study habits.
Check your child’s book bag for homework every night.
Check for neatness, accuracy and completeness.
Homework assignment books are a great asset. They are being filled out daily in class. Please check nightly.

17. Things you should know!!
Excuse notes are due within two days of student’s return to school.
Birthday treats may be ordered from café.
Walker notes must be sent in if not taking the bus that day.

18. Signatures Required All tests need to be signed and returned.
All demerits need to be signed.

19. Raider Rules District wide elementary discipline policy.
Uses a demerit system.
Behavior Demerits
Homework Demerits
Please refer to t-chart.
Any demerits given will be found in front of planner and must be signed by parent

20. Homework- Will be under the teacher they have for each subject!!!!!
Website
Faculty
Mrs. Herring
Tabs for all important information
Homework- Will be under the teacher they have for each subject!!!!!
Tests
Upcoming events
AR info
Misc. information

21. Musical Instruments School year lessons are given without charge.
Students who sign up for lessons will be given a 15 minute lesson each week during the school day.

22. The Sniffles Are Coming!
Please if possible, donate a box of tissues to our classroom.

23. PTO Membership Anyone volunteering will need clearances. Room parents
Field trip chaperones
Olympic Day workers

24. Question and Answer Time

25. Let’s Have a Great Year!