Nancy J. Nestor

Ashland Area Elementary

1 Broad Street

Ashland, PA  17921

(570) 874-2371

nnestor@northschuylkill.net

 

·        Graduate of North Schuylkill Jr.-Sr. High School

 

·        Graduate of The Pennsylvania State University with Associate Degree of Science in Computer Science

 

·        Graduate of Bloomsburg University with Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

 

·        Currently teaching fourth year in Fourth Grade at Ashland Elementary and pursuing Masters of Education at Bloomsburg University

 

·        Reside in Butler Township with husband, Stan, and children, Tim and Sara

 

·        Contact Homework Helpline for homework Information at 462-3000, Extension 7269

 

·        Enjoy spending time with family and friends, running, shopping, and sports

 

·        Students can visit Study Island for PSSA practice at www.studyisland.com or the North Schuylkill Home Page at www.northschuylkill.net

 

 

 

Classroom Responsibilities

 

1.    I will follow directions the first time they are given.

 

2.    I will listen attentively when others are speaking and raise my hand when I wish to speak.

 

3.    I will keep my hands and feet to myself,

 

4.    I will show respect for myself, my school, and others.

 

5.    I will have fun learning and always do my best!

 

 

 

Consequences

 

          1st offense – Warning

          2nd offense – Ten minute time out in the classroom

3rd offense – Loss of recess and written assignment to explain behavior

4th offense – Call to parent to inform of misbehavior

5th offense – Send to principal

Severe Disruption – Immediately to principal

 

*  The homework policy is outlined in the student handbook.   Students who miss three or more assignments in any calendar month receive detention.

 

 

 

Rewards

 

Students who turn in all their assignments on time for the month will receive a treat of some type.  Some examples are a movie, a special outdoor activity, a snack, or a homework pass.

 

4th Grade Curriculum

 

 

Reading

 

·        Harcourt Reading/Language Arts Program

·        Our series is called “Collections” and consists of 6 themes, which expose students to a variety of genres.

·        Visit the learning site at www.HarcourtSchool.com

 

Social Studies

 

·        McMillan/McGraw-Hill series

·        Study of Pennsylvania History and Geography

·        Field Trip to Harrisburg State Museum in the spring incorporates topics that have been covered.

 

Science

 

·        McGraw-Hill/National Geographic Series

·        Our textbook covers 3 units of study, which include Life, Earth, and Physical Science topics.

·        Visit the learning site at www.mhscience02.com

 

Math

 

·        Harcourt Pennsylvania Edition

·        Our mathematics series is aligned to the Pennsylvania State Assessment Standards and Anchors to help our students achieve on state assessments.

·        Visit the learning site at www.HarcourtSchool.com

 

Vocabulary

Olympics

 

·        This is a program designed to expend the vocabulary of our students.

·        Each marking period students are exposed to a new list of vocabulary words, prefixes, suffixes, and root words.

·        Encourage your student to study these words.