Ms. Kenney’s Fourth Grade Class

Welcome to Open House Find your child’s desk. There is a white half sheet from Mrs. Frey that you need to fill out and return to me tonight. Place it on my table.  Read the letter from your kiddo – if there isn’t one on your table, check the “no names” clipped to the door. Use the blank card to write a note to your child to open in the morning.

Meet the Teacher Ms. Kenney I received my undergraduate degree from Kennesaw State University This is my 3rd year teaching, all 4th grade at Mt. Bethel! Currently working on gifted endorsement w/several other teachers (thanks to the Foundation! )

Our Daily Schedule 7:15 – 8:00 Morning Work 8:05 – 9:05 Math 9:05 – 9:40 Science&S.S. 9:40 – 10:25 Specials 10:30 – 11:05 Snack/Finish Science/S.S. 11:10– 12:15 Reading 12:15 - 12:58 Recess/Lunch (12:20 – 12:50) 1:00 – 2:05 Writing/ELA 2:05 Pack up and Dismissal

Behavior Management, Agendas, Thursday Folders, Homework *Clip chart Good behavior all week & returned assignments = REWARD *Agendas Homework – students are responsible for copying this down daily. No need to sign.  *Thursday folders: behavior sheets (sign weekly), graded papers, flyers *Homework: 20 min reading (400 min. a month), math, study for tests/quizzes

Grading Scale 100 – 90 = A 89 – 80 = B 79 – 74 = C 73 – 70 = D Below 69 = F I allow paper corrections through January IF THE GRADE IS BELOW 73 . *STUDENT RESPONSBILITY *Half credit

Fourth Grade Math Participating in Math Compacting – grouping based on pretest data. Will switch math teachers beginning Monday, August 15th. Lower class sizes in math because of scheduling. Looking forward to it!

Some of the reading strategies we will focus on: Reader’s Workshop *More individualized instruction via small groups and one-on-one conferencing *Mini lesson – teach strategy *Work session – practice *Share – come together and debrief as a class *Homework: Practice skills taught in class Some of the reading strategies we will focus on: Making Connections Questioning Visualizing Making Inferences Predicting Determining Importance Summarizing

Odds and Ends *Birthday treats are welcome but MUST be store bought. We are a NUT/PEANUT/SESAME FREE classroom!  *Water bottles/Snacks daily *Transportation changes must be submitted in writing before the end of the day. *2 field trips this year: Fire safety village and Cobb youth museum *Blog: www.cobblearning.net/skenney (please subscribe) *Email: sharon.kenney@cobbk12.org *Available for conferences at parent request 

YOUR FOUNDATION- SUPPORTING EXCELLENCE ENRICH.EMPOWER.EXCEL The steward of parent and community donations that enhance educational experiences for Mt. Bethel students beyond what Cobb County funding provides: Essential Instructors: • Gloria Frey (Computer Lab Instructor) • Carolyn Cooper (Technology Coordinator) • Annie Howland (STEAM Assistant) Updated Technology: • Software Subscriptions for all Classrooms (Type to Learn, AR, Reading A-Z, Raz-Kids) • Supplies: Otter Boxes, Printers, Laptops, iPads, Laminators Professional Development: • Lucy Calkins Reader’s Workshop • Orton Gillingham (Happening Now) • Gifted Endorsement (Happening Now) STEM Science Lab: • Innovative Hands-on Learning in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math • Lab Curriculum & Lab Supplies YOUR FOUNDATION- SUPPORTING EXCELLENCE

Online Resources Vocabulary – www.vocabularyworkshop.com Spelling – www.spellingcity.com Search – Teacher – Sharon Kenney Class Shutterfly Page www.shutterfly.com *Over the next week or so you will receive an email that you have been added as a member. Please be sure to join our class page.

Georgia Milestones Detailed score reports are in envelopes from Spring 2016 administration. They contain great information about how your child performed.

From the Nurse… Please re-confirm any allergies, medical problems, etc. Please stop by the clinic to update your child’s clinic card, if necessary. Please remember that ALL medications need to be checked in at the clinic by a parent.

From the Attendance Clerk… Absent & Not Taken to the Doctor – Please send a note from the parent stating the dates and illness. Absent & Taken to the Doctor – Please send in a doctor’s note. Tardy – Please send in doctor’s note, dentist’s note, or dated note from parent.