Welcome To 4th Grade

2020-2021

Meet the TeacherMy name is Mrs. Fry, and I received my degree in Elementary Education from Southeastern University. I have a three-month-old daughter, Adalynn, who loves cuddles and loves to smile. In my free time, I enjoy going to theme parks, church, traveling, reading, and spending time with my friends and family. This will be my fourth year teaching. I have taught first, fourth, and fifth grade. I hope to create a partnership to keep your child successful in fourth grade. I love to have fun while learning, so virtual learning is going to be engaging and fun. I hope to instill a love of learning in your child, and I look forward to working together this year!

Contact Informationvivianfry@mckeelschools.com

Class DoJo - Check your email for an invitation to join our class. I will use this for class updates, messages, and behavior management.

Communication and support is key to your child’s success. You may visit our class website (http://www.mckeelcentral.com) or canvas for weekly updates. I check DoJo messages and emails every day. I will get back to you as soon as possible. Feel free to ask any questions or share any concerns you might have.

Learning PlatformsThis year your child will use Canvas as an online platform for completing and turning in assignments. In addition, I will be teaching live lessons using zoom. I will be recording lessons and posting them to Canvas in case your child couldn’t attend the live lesson or would like to rewatch it. For attending a zoom live video, please be mindful of what is in your child’s background and background noise (ex.TV’s and video games) and ensure it is school appropriate since it can be seen and heard during the lesson. For zoom lessons, it might be helpful to have a learning place for your child that is free of distractions.

The schedule will be posted on Canvas weekly with assignments and zoom videos. Please check the home page for each subject area for that week’s assignments and videos.

Class ScheduleSchedule:8:30-9:00- Morning meeting, read aloud9:15-10:15- Math lesson and small groups10:45-11:15- Science and/or Social Studies11:15-12:00- lunch/break time12:00-1:00- Reading/Language1:30-2:00- Language/Writing2:00pm-4:00pm- office hours and small group time

Class SchedulePlease know the schedule may change as I find out what works best for the class. Also, there might not always be a live lesson for each subject area daily. Please see Canvas for the weekly schedule. Lessons might not take up the entire duration of the time block. I built in breaks for wiggle breaks and for time to work on assignments.

Standard Based Grading •McKeel uses a standards based grading system in grades K-6th. •The levels 4,3,2,1 are a student’s level of performance for a specific skill within the 9 weeks.

Students are not required to be in uniform. Students must be in school

appropriate attire (ex. no bathing suits during zoom lessons).

Supplies! Your child will use their supplies on the supply list

in addition to their iPad. ! Students will have their workbooks for reading

and science to use at home.

IpadsPlease ensure that your child’s iPad is charged daily and ready for use each day.

Portable charging devices will help your child continue to use their device when the battery is low or if you are away from home. They can be found on Amazon but are not required.

Apps Needed! Canvas (used as portfolio)! IXL! Book Creator

! AR & Star! Zearn

! Epic ! Zoom! Nearpod

Usernames and Passwords! I will send them via parent email this

week.

! Logout of Epic. Class code: ckk0161

! We will practice setting up email this week, so your child can email me.

Expectations! Attendance: Students must check in at least once every week

on Canvas for each subject area.! Assignments are turned in on time and completed with 100%

effort.

! Please bring any questions or concerns to my attention.! Please review your child’s grades weekly on Canvas or grade

book.

! Students should try to attend live lessons (if able to) as it is their direct instruction.

Behavior Expectations• Follow directions • Take responsibility for actions; demonstrate self

control • Complete and submit quality classwork • Listen respectfully and acknowledge the thinking of

others • Display best effort • Use technology in accordance with school policies

Extra Practice

Please read 20 minutes daily to meet your AR goal. To find out if a book is AR, please go to

arbookfind.com. I will also provide extra practice for math that is optional. If you would

like additional resources, feel free to ask.

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