Mrs. Herring’s
Fourth-Grade Class
Welcome,
parents and
students!
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.
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.
Curriculum Highlights
Grading Scale:
A 100-93
B 92-86
C 85-78
D 77-70
F 69-0
Class Subjects
ELA
Reading, Language, Spelling,and Writing
Mrs. Reaman
Mr. Michalik
Ms. Parker
Mrs. Ansbach
Ms. Schillinger
Math, Science, and Social Studies
Mrs. Herring
Mr. Michalik
Mrs. Viel
Mrs. Schillinger
Reading
• We will read various
genres of stories.
• We will concentrate
on writing and
comprehension.
Accelerated Reader
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Reading Levels
Test on books
Points
Logs
Language, Spelling and Writing
• Grammar topics will be
taught and reinforced
through the students’
writing.
• We will be writing in all
subjects.
• Spelling City
Math
• We have the
Pearson math
series.
• Homework will
vary.
• Multiplication
facts a must!!!
Social Studies
• Pennsylvania
• Packets
• Tests
• Highlighted
Foss Science
• Test after each
investigation
• Projects after each
module
Earth Materials
Magnetism and Electricity
Human Body
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)
Specials
Technology-Varies by class
PSSA-Mrs. Yacherra
Gym-Mr. Michalick
Library-Mrs. Barrasso
Art-Mrs. Barrasso
Music-Mrs. Yacherra
Homework
• Your child will be assigned about
60 minutes of homework every
night.
• This should include about 20
minutes of AR reading.
Homework
.
• All homework is due the
next day.
• Homework demerits will
be issued if the homework
is not complete or not in
school.
Homework
Help develop good study
habits.
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.
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.
Signatures Required
 All tests need to be
signed and
returned.
 All demerits need
to be signed.
Raider Rules
District wide elementary
discipline policy.
Uses a demerit system.
Behavior Demerits
Homework Demerits
1 of 2 slides
Raider Rules
Please refer to t-chart.
Any demerits given will be
found in front of planner
and must be signed by
parent.
Website
http://www.tamaqua.k12.pa.us/tamaquaes/site/default.asp
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
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.
The Sniffles Are Coming!
Please if possible,
donate a box of
tissues to our
classroom.
PTO
Membership
Anyone volunteering will need
clearances.
Room parents
Field trip chaperones
Olympic Day workers
Let’s Have a Great Year!
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