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Pack of Expo Markers

5 folders: Red (ELA) Yellow (social studies) Blue (math) Green (Science) Purple (writing)

Pencils

Scissors

Headphones/Earbuds (2)

2 Composition Books

In order to start your year off successfully, the 4th grade team would like for you to have the following items:

Markers/Colored pencils

At least 2 packs of Post-it Notes (any color)

Highlighter

1, 1 in. Binder

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Meet the

Teacher

Mrs. Keretz

About Me

Fun Facts

This is my 8th year teaching at Alburtis Elementary school! I love to teach with a focus on technology and creativity. This year, I will be teaching math and science alongside my team teacher, Mrs. Huebner. I look forward to a fun school year!

My Education

My Favorites

I graduated from Kutztown University with my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. I have my Master’s Degree in Education with a concentration in Technology Integration from Augustana University.

Song

Book

Store

Movie

Season

Place

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire- J.K. Rowling

Target

Superposition- Young the Giant

Autumn

Ireland

School of Rock

  1. I play piano and guitar and like to sing and write my own songs

  • My family is from Poland, so I am fluent in Polish.

  • I have 2 golden retrievers named Kylo and Moose

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Mrs. Huebner

About Me

Fun Facts

This is my 19th year teaching and my 18th year at Alburtis Elementary School! I love to teach students how to collaborate with one another and work as a team. This year I will be teaching ELA and Social Studies alongside my team teacher, Mrs. Keretz. I look forward to a fun school year!

My Education

My Favorites

Song

Book

Store

Movie

Season

Place

I’m Ready - Jack’s Mannequin

Disney World

You’ve Got Mail

I graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. I have my Master’s Degree in Education with a concentration in Instructional Technology from Wilkes University.

Wonder- RJ Palacio

Target

Fall

  • I have two daughters, Ella and Ava.

  • I enjoy taking Peloton cycling classes.

  • I love iced coffee.

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Dear 4th Grader and Parents/Guardians,

We hope that you all are having a wonderful summer. It’s hard to believe that it is almost over! As we look ahead to our new school year, we are so excited to get to know each and every one of you!

This year, we will continue with team-teaching, and the 4th grade team can’t wait to work with you. Mrs. Huebner will be your ELA/social studies teacher and Mrs. Keretz will be your math/science teacher. Together, we hope to make your 4th grade year the best one yet!

We are thrilled to see what this year has in store for us! We hope that you and your family enjoy a fun and relaxing rest of summer break. Parents/guardians, please feel free to reach out to us before the beginning of the year if you have any information you would like to share with us. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Huebner and Mrs. Keretz

Mrs. Huebner: ahuebner@eastpennsd.org

Mrs. Keretz: okeretz@eastpennsd.org

August, 2025