4th Grade Curriculum Night

2025-2026

Meet the Teachers

• Mrs. Chay Coulter: chay.coulter@argyleisd.com
• ELAR and Social Studies
• Mrs. Lauren Zamora: lauren.zamora@argyleisd.com
• Math and Science
• Mrs. Jana Justice: jana.justice@argyleisd.com
• Math and Science
• Mrs. Kyra Gregory: kyra.gregory@argyleisd.com
• ELAR and Social Studies
• Mrs. Sarah Slaton: sarah.slaton@argyle.isd.com
• ELAR and Social Studies
• Mrs. Kari Kunkle: kari.kunkle@argyleisd.com
• Math and Science
• Ms. Michelle Raddatz: michelle.raddatz@argyleisd.com
• ELAR and Social Studies
• Mrs. Sara Konrad: sara.konrad@argyleisd.com
• Math and Science

General 4th Grade Information

Snack Time

Homework

Field Trip

Attendance

4th graders are allowed to have a clean/healthy snack during the day. Please be mindful of allergies.

No homework for now. As we get closer to STAAR test time we may add some short at home practice.

4th graders will be going on 2 field trips this year. Stay tuned for more information.

Regular attendance is essential. If your child is ill, please report their absence on the Hilltop website. Attendance is recorded at 9:30 am each day.

4th Grade Newsletter

All 4th grade teachers send the newsletter home via Parent Square each Friday. If you have NOT gotten this newsletter yet, please reach out to your child’s homeroom teacher.

Our newsletter includes:

• Important curriculum information
• Upcoming tests and projects
• Important dates and reminders
• Teacher contact information

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4th Grade Folders

Red Folder

The red agenda folder goes back and forth between home and school each day.

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Please look through the agenda folder from time to time. If you have any questions, please email your child’s homeroom teacher.

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Please only remove work that is in the “Parent Pocket”

Green “Tuesday” Folder

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Students will bring home their green folder each Tuesday with graded work and school notes.

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Papers should be removed from this folder. The folder should be signed by a parent and returned the following day.

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4th Grade Discipline Plan

• Each teacher has a clipboard that moves with the class throughout the day.
• Teachers use the clipboard to track and monitor discipline.

• If needed, teachers will sign the discipline tracker which is located in the back of the red agenda folder.
• If there is a major discipline issue or a recurring problem, teachers will reach out to parents to work together to help correct the issue.

Reminder: School Lunch Drop Off

Lunch visitors will begin on September 2nd

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• If you are visiting your student during lunch, you may eat with your student on the stage.
• No other students may join you unless their parent is also visiting.
• Please do not share food with any other students.

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4th grade lunches should be dropped off no later than 10:15 am

Please label lunches

ELAR Curriculum

New Curriculum for ELAR - HMH Into Reading

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• Research Based: Into Reading provides a comprehensive set of materials for teaching language arts that is based on the Science of Teaching Reading.
• Student Centered Instructional Design: A flexible, balanced approach with a focus on small group instruction to develop collaborative, self-directed learners.
• Data-Driven Differentiation: Planning, grouping, and assessment tools that allow teachers to focus on delivering individualized instruction.

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• A Robust Library: Captivating content and high-quality texts that strengthen students’ skills and ignite a lifelong love of learning.
• Family and Community Partnerships: Resources that honor families as an integral part of the learning process and extend learning beyond the classroom.
• Developed for Texas: 100% TEKS-aligned

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LEXILE FRAMEWORK FOR READING

WHAT IS IT?

The Lexile Framework is a scientific way of matching readers with text using the same scale. Recognized as the standard for matching readers with text, Lexile measures connect learners of all ages with resources at the right level of challenge. Lexile measures provide a clear way to monitor progress toward college and career readiness.

LEXILE FRAMEWORK FOR READING

HOW DOES MY CHILD RECEIVE A LEXILE MEASURE?

Your child will receive a Lexile measure by completing the district universal screener, MAP Growth for Reading.

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LEXILE FRAMEWORK FOR READING

HOW WILL YOU USE MY CHILD’S LEXILE MEASURE?

The Lexile measure can be used to:

• Find books that your child can independently read
• Match your child’s Lexile measure with a book in the comprehension “sweet spot”
• 100L below or 50L above your child’s reported Lexile measure
• Make sure your child can comprehend reading material
• Monitor reading growth over time and across texts

Lexile Averages by Grade Level

Scan this QR Code to see average Lexile Levels.

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Math Curriculum

New Curriculum for Math -Stemscopes Accelerate Learning

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• Stemscopes is on the HQIM (High Quality Instructional Materials) list
• Foundational and Conceptual Knowledge beginning in Kindergarten and continuing through 5th grade
• Hands-on and online components for K-5 students
• Vertically aligned
• Uses the CPA (Conceptual-Pictorial-Abstract) process to guide students from the conceptual to the abstract
• 100% TEKS aligned

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Science Curriculum

New Curriculum for Science - HMH Into Science

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• Research Based Instruction: Active learning using the 5E instructional model (engage, explore, explain, elaborate, evaluate) and encourages scientific thinking
• Next Generation Science Standards: Phenomenon-driven
• Student Based Learning: Students do science to learn science.
• Scientific and Engineering Practices: Instruction integrates STEM concepts to help students develop a deeper, more thorough understanding
• Three Dimensional Learning: Reinforces the values of claim, evidence, and reasoning
• Developed for Texas: 100% TEKS-aligned

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Social Studies Curriculum

Texas History

Curriculum for Social Studies - Texas Social Studies Weekly

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• Thematic units in the areas of civics and government, geography, economics, and history
• Student-friendly periodical format
• Hands-on and interactive
• Research-based
• Includes assessment questions aligned to STAAR Reading Stems
• Lexiled articles and vocabulary focus on ELAR skills
• 100% TEKS-aligned

4th Grade Testing

STAAR

MAP

STAAR Benchmarks

CoGat

Reading: April 14, 2026

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Math: April 22, 2026

BOY: August

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MOY: December 1-12 (window)

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EOY: May 4-15 (window)

January-March (window): Released STAAR tests used to benchmark.

March 2-6 (window)

Assessments

Assessments by Grade Level (All MAP assessments are a nationally normed assessment)

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Screeners

• 2-5: MAP Growth Reading - Assesses reading skills for comprehension and provides teachers with information to target instruction. Correlates scores with protected proficiency on STAAR and college and career ready skills
• 2-5: MAP Growth Math - Assesses math skills and provides teachers with information to target instruction. Correlates scores with protected proficiency on STAAR and college and career ready skills
• 4-5: MAP Growth Science - Assesses science skills and provides teachers with information to target instruction. Correlates scores with protected proficiency on STAAR and college and career ready skills

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Assessments

Assessments by Grade Level- Curriculum and STAAR assessments are TEKS based

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Assessments in Curriculum

Grade levels also have access to formative and summative assessments through HMH, Stemscopes, and Studies Weekly.

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STAAR:

• Reading STAAR
• Math STAAR

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ACADEMIC COMPETITION

Hilltop

Texas UIL is an organization that governs all athletic and academic contests in the state of Texas. UIL academic programs are designed to support curriculum and allow the students to apply what they learn in the classroom and further develop critical thinking skills.

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For more information on UIL events and tryouts, visit our website at

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UIL DISTRICT MEET

JANUARY 2026

SIGN-UPS FOR UIL TRYOUTS SEPT. 2-19

DUE TO THE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS, STUDENTS MAY ONLY TRY OUT FOR ONE EVENT.

IF THERE ENDS UP BEING ROOM IN OTHER EVENTS, WE WILL LET YOU KNOW AFTER INITIAL TRYOUTS.

SIGN UPS will open September 1st and can be found through THE LINK/QR CODE BELOW!

ALL UIL PRACTICES WILL BE TUESDAYS, OCT-JAN

after school

Friday, September 5th

Grandparent Parade

Parade times will be assigned to the beginning letter of your students last name.

8:00 am

A - L

9:00 am

M - Z

Parade route map was shared through Hilltop Happenings.

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Other Important

Hilltop Links

• Report an absence

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• Transportation Change

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• Hilltop Calendar

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• 4th Grade Newsletter

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• Hilltop PTA Website

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• Argyle ISD Calendar

Parent Resources

All of our curriculum resources can be found on the District Website.

Argyle ISD > Departments > Learner Services > Parent Resources.

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You can see the curriculum under the Heading Tier 1 Curriculum, and you can see the Year-At-A-Glance document under Course Information, the Assessment Calendar, and Library login information.

• Assessment Calendar
• School Calendar 25-26
• Year-at-a-Glance/ Syllabi
• Curriculum
• Parent Library Login

Thank you!!!

Please email us with any additional questions.