Mrs. Amy Kortuem - 4th Grade Teacher

Welcome to Mrs. Kortuems' Fourth Grade class webpage at Horace Mann School!

The Horace Mann 4th grade is a family of learners who work together through team teaching, independent learning, cooperative groups, and partnership learning experiences.

Curriculum Focus is on the core academic areas outlined in the District Curriculum.  We emphasize the development of independent work/study skills and learn strategies for organization which allow students to become independent, responsible learners. 4th graders also learn and practice conflict resolution skills and develop problem solving and personal decision making skills.

Enrichment Opportunities

• Mini-Courses: Small group interest area classes taught by parent, community, and business volunteers (offered 3 times each year).
• Mini-Society: Economic and decision-making program that culminates in a spring "Market Day."
• Bravo Music: Music history and appreciation taught by parent volunteers.
• Art Adventure: Art history and appreciation taught by parent volunteers, culminating in a field trip to the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
• Accelerated Reader: Daily independent reading time using literature at individual independent reading levels and computer tests.
• Inquiry and Math Enrichment: Small, intensive classes taught by the Gifted/Talented Specialist.

Service Learning Projects

• Book Buddies: Weekly time spent enjoying books with kindergarten and 1st grade buddies.
• KEEY Capitol Planting: Springtime flower planting on the Minnesota State Capitol grounds.

Mrs. Amy Kortuem - 4th Grade Teacher