Class guide and information

4th grade

You may contact us by email:

Mrs. Hill at: dehill@buffalopublicschools.org  

Mrs. Englert at: emenglert@buffaloschools.org

Mrs. Maxwell at: kleemaxwell@buffaloschools.org

Mrs. Hojsan at: mhojsan@buffaloschools.org

Mrs. Smith at: esmith@buffaloschools.org

     or by calling 816-3900.  

We expect that students will….

• Be in their seats every day at the appropriate time, ready to work.
• Treat everything and everyone in the classroom with respect.
• Come to class everyday prepared with everything you need.

Textbooks

In reading we will be using the Harcourt “Journeys” text this year.  The text will remain in the classroom, but can be accessed at https://www-k6.thinkcentral.com .  You can use your 900# and password to sign in to the site. 

In math we will continue using the NYS math modules which can be found online at https://www.engageny.org/resource/grade-4-mathematics .

Social Studies and Science curriculums are being updated this year an online materials are being added. Please check back for more information.

We expect the following items in class everyday

• Notebooks & iPads (when they arrive)
• Headphones
• Supplies

Grading policy

50% tests, quizzes, and projects

40% classwork, notebooks, and participation

10 % homework

Attendance is extremely important!  Classwork counts for a large part of your child’s grade. If something is keeping your child from school, please contact us for help!

Bathroom/drink policy

We are enouraging personal water bottles for use at desks this year. Bathroom visits, unless emergency, should wait until whole group instruction is complete. 

Book borrowing

We would love for you to borrow books from our classroom library in Mrs. Hill's room! During independent or small group time, when your work is complete, you may choose a book to take home and read.  Please enjoy the book for a few days, return it as you found it, and borrow another!