1. Welcome to Meet and Greet
Mrs. Begerow’s
4th Grade Class July 27, 2017

2. More about me:
I grew up in Colorado, but moved to Georgia during college.
I am married with 3 beautiful children. My two sons are in third and first grade at Kincaid and I have a beautiful threenage daughter.
My Bachelor’s degree is in Early Childhood Education and my Master’s degree is in Literacy in Education.
I taught first grade for 16 years and I taught for one year in the multi-age class. I have been at Kincaid for 2 years.
I am love to cook, read, travel, and chase my three kids.

3. More about me:

4. What is in your packet? A copy of our daily schedule.
Papers to be completed by parents. Please complete First Day Transportation Form, ParentVUE (gradebook) Policy and User Information, and the student information sheet before you leave today.
All other papers should be reviewed, signed and returned with your child on Monday.

5. Core subjects in 4th grade
Math
Reading/English Language Arts (writing, spelling, grammar)
Science
Social Studies
Health

6. Reading/ELA

7. Additional Reading/ELA Requirements
Accelerated Reader – a minimum of 5 books per quarter on student's reading range with accompanying A/R quiz. Passing grade 70%.
20 Minutes of nightly reading as part of H.W.
Reading log – must log a minimum of 5 days per week, 20 minutes per day. Please right down the name of the book your child is reading and initial it in the agenda daily.
The Wordly Wise program will be used to support vocabulary and spelling through daily assignments and quizzes
Novel Studies

8. Math Fourth Grade Mathematics Teaching & Learning Framework Quarter 1
Unit 1
9 weeks
Unit 2
Unit 3
3 weeks
Unit 4
Unit 5
Unit 6
2 weeks
Unit 7
Unit 8
5 weeks
Whole Numbers, Place Value and Rounding In Computation
Multiplication and Division of Whole Numbers
Fraction Equivalents
Operations with Fractions
Fractions and Decimals
Geometry
Measure-ment
Review, Mastery and Extend
MGSE4.NBT.1
(Power of ten)
MGSE4.NBT.2
(Read, write and compare)
MGSE4.NBT.3
(Rounding)
MGSE4.NBT.4
(Add and subtract/algorithm)
MGSE4.OA.3
(Addition and subtraction multistep word problems)
MGSE4.MD.2
(Word problems- time, distance, volume, etc.)
MGSE4.MD.3
(Perimeter w/rectangles)
MGSE4.OA.1
(Interpret multiplication equations)
MGSE4.OA.2
(Multiplicative comparison word problems)
(Multiplication and division multistep word problems)
MGSE4.OA.4
(Factor pairs)
MGSE4.OA.5
(Number shape patterns)
MGSE4.NBT.5
(Multiply whole numbers: area model 2 digit by 2 digit)
MGSE4.NBT.6
(Whole number quotients and remainders)
(Area w/rectangles)
MGSE4.MD.8
(Rectilinear figures)
MGSE4.NF.1
(Fraction a/b =
(n x a)/ (n x b)
MGSE4.NF.2
(Compare fractions)
(Multistep word problems with all operations)
MGSE4.NF.3
(decompose, mixed numbers, word problems)
MGSE4.NF.4
(Multiply a fraction by a whole number)
MGSE4.MD.4
(line plots)
MGSE4.NF.5
(Denominators 10 and 100)
MGSE4.NF.6
(Decimal notation)
MGSE4.NF.7
(Comparing decimals)
(Word problems- time, distance, volume, etc.)
MGSE4.G.1
(Points, lines, angles, etc.)
MGSE4.G.2
(Classify 2-D figures)
MGSE4.G.3
(Symmetry)
MGSE4.MD.1
(Know relative size of measure-
ment)
MGSE4.MD.5
(Angles)
MGSE4.MD.6
(Angles- protractor)
MGSE4.MD.7
(Angle measure as additive)
Review all standards based on student needs.
Mastery
(Multiply whole numbers)
Extend
MGSE5.NBT.1
(Place value)
MGSE5.NBT.2
(Power of 10)
MGSE5.NBT.5 (Fluently multiply)
MGSE5.NBT.6
(Whole number quotients)
These units were written to build upon concepts from prior units, so later units contain tasks that depend upon the concepts addressed in earlier units.
All units will include the Mathematical Practices and indicate skills to maintain.

9. Math
All students take a pre test to determine class placement the first week of school.
Students should expect H.W. in math every night regardless of math class.

10. Science, Social Studies, Health
Science, Social Studies, and Health will be integrated into the reading and ELA segments as well as through isolated lessons.
Science lab will offer additional hands-on activities to support the 4th grade science curriculum.
Students will have occasional daily homework and long-term projects in these subjects.
Tests and quizzes will be part of the Science and Social Studies grades (Studying will be essential for these tests and quizzes).
Health grades will also come from participation in guidance lessons given by our counselor.

11. Homework and Agenda Policy
Homework will be assigned daily as needed in all subjects
Expect the homework to take around 40 minutes to an hour (at the most) including the 20 minutes of reading.
Homework is an extended practice of skills learned in school. It should be independent practice for the students, but may require parent support. Please give the support as needed.
Homework is due the next day unless specifically stated
Reading for 20 minutes 5 times per week is a required part of the HW.
Agendas should be signed by parents each night. It will summarize daily lessons and will include all homework. (HW will be highlighted)

12. Tests and Quizzes
Tests and quizzes should be expected in all core subjects
Advanced notice (at least 2-3 days) will be given for tests and quizzes. They will be written in the agenda and posted on the BLOG
Students should study for tests and quizzes for several days. They will need help at home to learn study skills.
Tests are weighted more than quizzes and daily class assignments with regard to grade averages

13. Grades
This year the students’ grades are based on a numerical grading scale with the subject’s final quarterly averages being represented by letter grades on the report card.
Grades are now based on how well the students perform on the given assignment.
Parents can view their child’s current grades in ParentVue at anytime (4th and 5th grade only)
Letter grades will be given on the report card for the following subjects: Reading, Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science, and Health
Conduct and Study/Work Habits shall be evaluated as: S, NI, or U

14. 100 - 90 = A 89 - 80 = B 79 - 74 = C 70 - 73 = D 69 and below = F
Grading Scale
= A = B = C = D 69 and below = F

15. Discipline Plan There are two classroom expectations. 1. Be kind
2. Always do your best.
Students who are following these expectations will earn points in our class dojo to trade for various prizes and school incentives.
Students who are not following these expectations will be provided independent walking time on the playground to think about how they can improve while at school.

16. Daily Schedule 7:15 – 7:50 Morning Work / Announcements / Attendance
7:15 – 7:50 Morning Work / Announcements / Attendance
7:55 – 8:55 Math
9:00 – 9:45 Specials (6 Day Rotation)
9:45-10: Snack / Science
10:25-11:10 Social Studies
11:10-11:26 Read Aloud
11:26-11:56 Lunch
11:56-12:20 Recess
12:20 – 12:55 Language Arts
12:55-1:55 Reading
1:55-2:05 Daily Wrap-Up
2:10 – 2:20 Pack-up / Dismissal
Day 1 Music
Day 4 PE
Day 2 PE
Day 5 STEM
Day 3 Art
Day 6 PE

17. General Information
School bell rings at 7:50. All students should be in the classroom BEFORE the bell
Please make sure to complete the student information sheet in the packet. Please make sure to note if a student has a different dismissal each day.
Any dismissal change must be in writing and given to us first thing in the morning, any changes after the day has begun must be directed to the office
Students are encouraged to bring a healthy snack each day (no candy or cookies please), and are also encouraged to bring a water bottle

18. General Information Continued
Student will bring home a VIP folder daily that contains necessary materials for the night’s homework.
We will send home a special folder on Thursday each week that will contain graded papers from the week on one side and any PTA, Foundation, or school handouts on the other side. Please review, sign, and return all graded papers on Friday.
Students will bring home many handouts the first week of school. Please look at them, complete them as needed, and return them as soon as possible. Thank you!
Please do not forget to support our PTA and Foundation. They do so much for our students every day

19. Kincaid Foundation - Fundraising
Fundraising Entity
100% of funds stay at Kincaid
Funds impact EVERY student at Kincaid
Funds may be rolled over from year-to-year to  save for big expenses
Goal : $65,000
Science Lab Teacher Salary and Supplies
STEM Lab Teacher Supplemental Salary and Supplies
Social Studies Weekly
Teacher Supply Money
PTA Funding (New This Year!)
Family Investment Campaign
Requesting a donation of $75 per student or $150 per family

20. Communication BLOG (please subscribe)
School Phone

21. It is going to be a great year!!!
In Conclusion…
The rigor of 4th grade is very high. Persistence, willingness to try, and hard work will be the key to success.
We are here to support the students every step of the way.
It is going to be a great year!!!

22. Questions???