1. Welcome to Meet and Greet
Please fill out the Student Information sheet and Parent VUE form first and turn them into the basket by the door.

2. Welcome to Meet and Greet!
Mrs. Gillett’s 4th Grade Class July 27, 2017

3. Who is Mrs. Gillett?
I am a wife and a mom of an 8th grade student at Hightower Trail Middle School
I have degrees in Early Childhood Education and Instructional technology
I have certifications in STEM Certification and Gifted Education
I have taught students in all grades 4-5 for 18 years
I believe the most important part of education is trust, communication, and a relationship between the teacher, students, and parents.

4. What is in your packet?
A welcome letter that sums up this power point. The power point will also be on my blog.
A large copy of our daily schedule
Papers to be completed by parents (student information, password request for Synergy, PG permission, Donors Choose permission, BYOD permission, Online Consent form, Parent Questionnaire, and Behavior Management Plan)
Directions to join Remind for text messages

5. Core subjects in 4th grade
Reading / English Language Arts (grammar, writing, spelling)*
Math*
Science
Social Studies
Health
*Subjects that are offered (to qualifying students) as advanced content in 4th grade.

6. How will Advanced Content instruction differ from on-level courses?
Performance tasks that extend grade-level standards and expectations
Accelerated pacing of spiraled material
Introduction to some above grade-level standards and concepts
Instructional strategies for advanced learners will be utilized
*Information on this slide is from the Advanced Learning Program office

7. Advanced Content Reading/ELA

8. Additional Reading / ELA Requirements from Mrs. Gillett
Accelerated reader – a minimum of 5 tests per quarter that will count as additional reading test grades
20 Minutes of nightly reading as part of homework
Reading log – 20 minutes per night and must be logged on the reading log in the agenda. Parents should sign the log each night (the entries are Mon. – Thurs. and one night, either Friday, Saturday, or Sunday = 5 nights of reading per week)
The Wordly Wise program will be used to support vocabulary and spelling through daily assignments and quizzes
Quarterly Novel Studies – in class and work to be done for homework
“Research Based Questions” also known as RBQs – One toward the end of the 2nd semester, and will be supported at school, but will require outside work

9. Math Advanced Content (AC) Math or Compacted Math
Some students in this homeroom are AC, and some will compact into other 4th grade classes for math only
All students take a diagnostic placement test the first day of school
Students will remain in the same math class all year once placed on Wednesday of the first week.
Students should expect homework in math every night regardless of math class

10. Advanced Content Math

11. Advanced Content Math (continued)

12. Social Studies and Science
Science, Social Studies, and Health will be incorporated 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 homework in these subjects
Tests and quizzes will be a 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

13. 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)
Homework is extended practice of skills learned in school. It should be independent practice for the students but may occasionally require parent support. Please give the support as needed.
Homework is due the next day, unless specifically stated.
Students will be invited to study hall on any day that homework is not returned to school.
Agendas should be signed by parents each night; they will include the homework for the day and upcoming tests and quizzes

14. 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 (with the exception of the occasional pop quiz)
Students should study for tests and quizzes more than one time and for an extended period of time
Tests are weighted more than daily class assignments and quizzes, in regard to grade averages (tests count twice in Synergy and daily assignments and quizzes count once)

15. 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 anytime with Parent Vue (4th and 5th grade only)
Math grades will only be listed as an average. Parents should contact the individual math teacher for grade specifics.
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

16. 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

17. Discipline Plan There are four class expectations: Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Be Positive
Be Hard working
Students can earn “Dojo points” when they are observed to demonstrate these expectations strongly
Students can lose “Dojo points” when they do not meet any of these four expectations. Parents will be notified of behavior infractions with the agenda or the weekly behavior sheet.
If the behavior persists on a given day, the student will walk the track at recess instead of having free play.
Dojo points may be cashed in from time to time for various items on a menu (rent a pencil, buy a pencil, buy a snack, rent the rolling chair, lunch with a friend, etc.)

18. Advanced Content Continuation Criteria from 4th to 5th grade
Yearly average of 80% or higher in the AC course
Score of “Proficient” or “Distinguished” on the Milestones in the correlating AC course
Motivation and work completion will also be considered
Advanced Content in elementary school will not guarantee AC classes in middle school. Each middle school has its own criteria for acceptance into their AC classes.
*Information on this slide is from the Advanced Learning Program office

19. Daily Schedule 7:15 – 7:55 – Morning Work/Attendance/Announcements
7:15 – 7:55 – Morning Work/Attendance/Announcements
7:55 – 8:55 – Math
9:00 – 9:45 – Specials
Day 1 – STEM Lab Day 4 – PE
Day 2 – PE Day 5 – Art
Day 3 – Music Day 6 - PE
9:45 – 10:35 – Snack and Reading
10:35 – 11:20 - ELA
11:23 – 11:53 – Lunch
12:00 – 12:20 – Recess
12:20 – 12:35 – Read Aloud
12:35 – 1:20 Science
1:20 – 2:05 – Social Studies
2:05 – Pack-up and Dismissal

20. General Information School begins at 7:50
In order for your child to be counted as present for the school day, he/she needs to be at school by 11:00 or checked out no earlier than 11:15
Please make sure to complete the student information sheet in the packet. If a student has a different dismissal each day, please make sure to note that.
Any daily dismissal change must be in writing and given to me 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), and are also encouraged to bring a water bottle

21. General Information Continued
The students will bring home a homework folder daily that will contain most of the necessary materials for the night’s homework. The reading log is in the agenda.
I 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 look at the graded papers. 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. (A donation form is in your packet.)

22. Communication Blog (please subscribe) E-mail: page.Gillett@cobbk12.org
Phone (The school number is )
Remind 101

23. It is going to be a great year!!!
In Conclusion…
The rigor and expectations of this class are very high, and we move at a faster pace. Persistence, willingness to try, and hard work will be the keys to success.
I am here to support the students every step of the way.
It is going to be a great year!!!

24. 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

25. Questions???