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17th Year teaching 4th grade in NA Grade Level Facilitator Graduate of University of Pittsburgh with
completion of Masters Degree Born and raised in Pittsburgh (Morningside) Live in Shaler with my husband Jim and two kids, Elisa (7th) & Noah (5th)
Expectations of our fourth gradersPut forth their BEST EFFORT! Don’t “rob others of the opportunity to
learn”.Come everyday with a SMILE and a
POSITIVE “I CAN” ATTITUDE! Next to their parents, I’m their biggest FAN!More responsibility & independence this
year on the student!Be great problem solvers! Set GOALS!“M” word is NOT permitted in 4th Grade!
Quick Links on the Hosack Webpage Include Student Handbook (HES procedures) Birthday Form Thursday e-Blast Hosack Happenings Lunch Menu Much more!
Walkers: Notes must be handwritten Conference Sign-Ups (Office Foyer) Clearances: “The School District is working
on the development of a clearance policy for volunteers. It is unclear what the final parameters of the policy will look like or when it will be officially implemented. However, there will be ample time for communication of a final policy before it would be implemented.”
Morning Routine Sheet AM Work Folder
Stays in the deskWork varies: Spelling and Grammar
Organization!Expandable File
Daily file, subjects file, homework file, keep home file
Red Pen, Highlighter, Pencils, Pencil pouch SSR, Read Aloud
Keep chapter book in desk
o Assignment Notebookso Homeworko “Practice NOT punishment”
o Mailboxeso Webpage o Go to: northallegheny.orgo Select a school (top left): Hosack
Elementaryo Building Staff: Gabriel, Caterinao Click on “4B Homework Page”
Storytown Series: Harcourt Six themes; Spiral review of key skills Study Guide-sent home Monday
Includes: story of the week, spelling words, robust vocabulary with definitions, skills
Practice Book Pages Comprehension Check pages
Robust Vocabulary Practiced all week, but must study at home! “RV” Enriching Vocabulary page/reread story is
homework evening before reading test. Weekly Centers, Jeopardy, Leveled Readers
“Text Sets” Learning: Extension of themes/topics in our story An additional way to help meet standards within the new Common Core
Reading LogRead 5 out of 7 nightsMark “off” on the log Parent to initialDue every Tuesday
PURPOSE: to increase love of reading, improve fluency & comprehension
Read 25 chapter books 10 must be “Accelerated Reader”-take quiz at school http://www.northallegheny.org/Page/9402 : AR Book List
here 4 can be their “free choice” with a summary (plus 2
summer books) 5 “Teacher Picks” go toward goal 4 from books read for “Book Responses” Track with a chart kept in school Parents receive AR tests to sign Earn “Fish” with 5,10,15,20, 25 books read. Fun incentive at the end of the year!
Oral Presentation Quarterly (excluding December) (Due: 10/14) Self-selected chapter books Taps into student interests & talents Evaluation Sheet/Idea Packet USE project to summarize book
Project serve as the “note cards” Project is “interactive”
April-science presentation May-social studies presentation “Living Museum”
Reading FolderReview work, sign record sheet, return
promptlyWeekly tests and practice work
Tests: Reading (story test/skill test), Grammar, Word Work, SpellingCover Sheet included to show overall test scores,
but input separately in TYLERComes home roughly every other week!
Grammar Packets by Theme
Reinforce grammar skills via reading story and writing completed in that week(s).
Assigned as AM work or homework as needed
Grammar Test on Fridays
Basic List (20)/Challenge Words (5) Words introduced Monday Spelling pages (3 + Challenge page) due Thursday
Theme Packet AM Work
Test Friday Cursive required- Practice for test at home
*spellingcity.com
Writing as a Process… Narrative Persuasive Informational
Reading Responses: PSSA practice Poetry Journals 4 Square Writing Reading nonfiction articles and writing
responses about the topic.
Harcourt Series Online access from home Workbook Pages, PSSA Workbook 1 Subject Notebook
Lesson Work, Sample problemsHomework aid
Lesson Quizzes, Tests Problem Solving Placement is data driven and learning is
differentiated/challenged in each class.
Grades 1-5 Basic Facts Program Purpose: To increase fluency and
automaticity of basic multiplication/division facts (4th grade)
Daily practice and quiz Parent involvement important to
student success!
Parent Involvement important to child’s success with Rocket Math. Study with your child using the oral
practice sheet Practice sheet focuses on 3-4 new facts
plus facts your child has already mastered Use flashcards from the Rocket Math
program *Child must practice saying problem and
answer
Homework20 points each quarterDeduct 1 point for late homework
Harcourt US Regions Text Maps & Globes Explore 5 US Regions▪ 5-6 lessons per unit▪ Chapters grouped (Ex: Chapter 1-2 Test)
Economics Current Events: TFK magazines ▪ Periodic reading assigned on current events
Learn US States/Capitals
Study PacketsWeek notice of testRegions Day (May)State Reports (May)
Mrs. Linda Kleeb
Mr. Keith Gillis Reinforce reading/writing skills Teach test taking strategies Areas of focus are data driven Extensions of Science and Social Studies Everyday edits packet (grammar) SRA Reading Lab (comprehension)
Clock Buddies Group Work Think-Pair-Share
“Happy Checks”
Student of the Week “Feel Good Friday”
Peebles Pen Pals
Going once…Going twice…
RewardsConsequencesQuarterly AuctionPrizes donated…Thank you!
Rules established! “Care for Ourselves, Care for Our
School, Care for Others” Three Checks” system
Reminder Warning Behavior Slip
Golden Tiger Program Ties into our monthly themes within
Olweus Anti-Bullying Program
Elective classes - not requiredStudents who are not at a rehearsal will beparticipating in extension/remediation
activities and/or working on special projects
Students who are not at a rehearsal will NOT be scheduled for study hall-like periods
Additional homework possible on that night-please monitor child’s schedule
Band and Orchestra students need to bring their instrument music every week. Chorus students need to bring their music every week.
Band/Orchestra Groups: Tuesdays Chorus: Thursdays Schedules have been distributed by Mrs.
Funk/Watton and Mr. Novak Students attend their lesson every week May leave for their lesson five minutes before
scheduled lesson begins
Please contact me to discuss any concerns!cgabriel@northallegheny.org412.366.9664 (Hosack Office)
Home-School Communication is KEY to SUCCESS!!
I look forward to a wonderful and productive year!
Your name & child’s name at the top of your paper.
Number your paper 1-5.
Get ready to earn your child their first HOMEWORK PASS!
1) In a compound sentence, should you insert a comma before the conjunction? YES or NO?
2) What is the name for the largest of the 5 Great Lakes?
3) In which region do Alaska and Hawaii belong?
4) The answer to a multiplication problem is called ____________________.
5) True or False: The number 13 is a prime number.
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