1. While you wait…PAPERWORK
Please fill in the forms in the back if you are interested in helping volunteer for Camp Flintlock, occasional classroom clerical jobs, or Room Mom.
Please check over the Emergency Card NOW, SIGN it and RETURN IT TONIGHT please.
The Emergency Card and Transportation Card MUST be in the school on the first day of class. Others should be returned ASAP.
Pick up a Teacher Card with my Information on it!

2. Welcome to Fourth Grade!
Room 23

3. Jennifer Jewell 17th year teaching 13th year at Round Hill
1st year in 4th grade
BS in K-8 Education with minor in English (Frostburg State University)
Masters in Curriculum & Development: Integration of Technology in Schools (George Mason University)
Masters in School Administration (Shenandoah University
Live in Hamilton w/Husband of 16 years
4 Children
2 in 4th grade here at Round Hill
1 stubborn 2 year old
2 goofy Golden Retrievers
Disney Fanatic!
Jennifer Jewell

4. Departmentalization
We switch classes with Mr. Hathaway every day: 8-10am
Math/Science here; Reading with Hathaway; VA Studies with Homeroom
All questions or concerns regarding Math, Science, History, Transportation, Attendance, Lunch, Illness, General Behavior should be directed toward Jennifer Jewell.
All questions regarding Reading (or any behavior concerns in Reading particularly) should be directed toward Jason Hathaway
NO Binders, Fancy Pens and Erasers, Toys
Minimal Exchanges between Rooms
Shared Desks
Community-shared supplies

5. Virginia Studies Taught by homeroom teacher Weekly quizzes (Tuesdays)
Monthly calendar
Field Trips and Visitors
Virginia Trekkers
IXL
SOLPass
OTTW project
Virginia Studies

6. One to the World Significant Content and Important Competencies
Authentic Challenging Problems in the World
Product, Performance, Service or Exhibitions for the World
Connected with the World
Andrew

7. Camp Flintlock
*Volunteers Needed*
On Site Field Trip
October 27

8. Math Taught by Jewell 90 minutes of Guided Math
Small Groups: spiral review throughout and tiered intervention when needed
IXL Homework w/monthly incentive
Weekly Quizzes (Wednesday)
Reflex Math
DreamBox
Khan Academy, YouTube
Math

9. Science Taught by Jewell Unit exams STEM Parent Careers?
Exploring fields of study such as:
Natural Resources
Weather
Solar System
Electricity
Forces/Motion
Ecosystems
Plants
Science

10. VA Studies Taught by Jewell
Develop a greater understanding of Virginia’s rich history
Native peoples
Founding of Jamestown to the present
Geographic, economic, and civic concepts
Utilizing geographic tools
VA Studies

11. What is BYOT@Round Hill?
3-5th Grade students will be able to bring their own approved devices to school to enhance their learning
Approved devices include: laptops, tablets, smart phones, and internet connected media players
These devices are allowed for academic purposes only
Kirsten or Andrew

12. SNACKS
We will have snack at 10am each day, during class. Due to food allergies, snacks will be limited to HEALTHY CHOICES only. Absolutely no peanuts or tree nuts.
Look for more information in the packet.

13. Birthday Treats
Please do not send balloons or sweet treats as they will not be distributed in school.
You may send pencils, stickers, school supplies, recess equipment, a board game or card game for the class to share for a birthday treat.
You may send invitations if there is one for every child in the class.

14. PBIS Positive Behavior and Intervention Supports
Student recognition of positive behaviors on morning show and special recognitions on Fridays (Bear Paws)
Consistent expectations throughout Round Hill Elementary School (Classrooms, hallways, café, bus, playground)

15. Communication Monthly Newsletter/Calendar of Events Agenda Books
Phone Calls
Remind App: Homeroom class to 81010
Math/Science class to 81010
Conferences
Twitter Account: @mrshollar (#hollarmath17)
Webpage (Look under grade levels for fourth, then Hollar)

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