Welcome to Fourth Grade!

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!
Welcome to Fourth
Grade!
Room 23
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Jennifer
Jewell
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17th year teaching
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13th year at Round Hill
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1st year in 4th grade
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BS in K-8 Education with minor in
English (Frostburg State University)
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Masters in Curriculum &
Development: Integration of
Technology in Schools (George
Mason University)
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Masters in School Administration
(Shenandoah University
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Live in Hamilton w/Husband of 16
years
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4 Children
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2 in 4th grade here at Round Hill
1 stubborn 2 year old
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2 goofy Golden Retrievers
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Disney Fanatic!
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
 Taught by homeroom
teacher
Virginia
Studies
 Weekly quizzes
(Tuesdays)
 Monthly calendar
 Field Trips and Visitors
 Virginia Trekkers
 IXL
 SOLPass
 OTTW project
One to the World
1.
Significant Content and Important
Competencies
2.
Authentic Challenging Problems in the World
3.
Product, Performance, Service or Exhibitions
for the World
4.
Connected with the World
Camp
Flintlock
*Volunteers Needed*
On Site Field Trip
October 27
 Taught by Jewell
 90 minutes of Guided Math
 Small Groups: spiral review
Math
throughout and tiered
intervention when needed
 IXL Homework w/monthly
incentive
 Weekly Quizzes
(Wednesday)
 Reflex Math
 DreamBox
 Khan Academy, YouTube
 Taught by Jewell
 Unit exams
 STEM
Science
 Parent Careers?
 Exploring fields of study
such as:
 Natural Resources
 Weather
 Solar System
 Electricity
 Forces/Motion
 Ecosystems
 Plants
 Taught by Jewell
 Develop a greater
VA Studies
understanding of
Virginia’s rich history
 Native peoples
 Founding of Jamestown
to the present
 Geographic, economic,
and civic concepts
 Utilizing geographic tools
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
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.
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.
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)
Communication

Monthly Newsletter/Calendar of Events
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Agenda Books
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Phone Calls
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Email ([email protected])
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Remind App: Homeroom class text @hollar16 to 81010
Math/Science class text @hlrmath16 to 81010
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Conferences
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Twitter Account: @mrshollar
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Webpage (Look under grade levels for fourth, then Hollar)
(#hollarmath17)
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