Math Drill Fluency Apps!

http://primarychalkboard.blogspot.com/2015/11/must-have-fact-fluency-apps-for.html 

Check out this link for recommended fluency math drill apps.

This Week...

Keep the Quote

On Monday we'll start a "Keep the Quote" wall. Students are invited to bring in a quote on Mondays revolved around: teamwork, work ethic, determination, friendship, etc! Whomever's quote is chosen, they will choose a classmate on Friday who really shined to the theme of our quote. This is not a must-do, but instead a can do!

We´ve Got S.W.A.G!

Today I asked the class, ¨What is swag?¨  A general consensus was ´cool´.  We decided, as a class we are going to focus on having 4th grade S.W.A.G everyday.  We needed a little boost, a push, something to get us in the ¨we are a team mindset.¨  We brainstormed what our focuses should be and what each letter could stand for.  At the end of everyday we´ll reflect on our day and decide if we ALL showed SWAG.  If so, weĺl earn a SWAG sticker.  If not, weĺl discuss what we can change for the next day.  Our first goal is 6, then weĺl bump it up.  Once we hit our goal of SWAG stickers, we will decide on a SWAG celebration!  The letters S.W.A.G will be displayed in our classroom as a reminder throughout each day.  We are a team, Iḿ not the coach, Iḿ part of the team...weŕe all in this together! 
S-Smart Choices
W-Work Hard
A-Attitude...spreading positivity!
G-Go for it! (participation and reaching daily goals)

Subtracting with Zeros!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCWfLrLirKQ

Scholastic!

Scholastic orders coming home soon!  Online orders please.  Code will be in top right corner.  All orders earn our class points to add to our classroom library.  Contact me for any questions!

Addition...Old School Style!

When introduced to the "stacking method" the students told me it was the "parent's way!"  Love it.  Well we will now be focusing on addition/subtraction by solving with the traditional algorithm.  They will be watching this as an assignment, so please feel free to view it also to understand what we're doing right now!

 Khan Academy: Addition-Traditional Algorithm

Check It Out!

What better way to show we know the expectations than a green screen, student directed video! 

http://youtu.be/MwUqFu3x1vU

Kid-Friendly Search Engine!

Hi Parents!  We'll be using this site for our in-class research and our go-to for our "I wonder's..."  It does not allow any inappropriate searches and pulls up kid friendly research.  http://kiddle.co/

Pictures

Pictures are posted to Instagram/Twitter.  Stay tuned to the blog for: class updates, reminders, and student blog posts!  We are still learning digital expectations, so after the first few weeks we will be up and going regularly.

Headphones!

Please be sure your child has a pair of headphones/ear buds for class.  We will be using Chromebooks across curriculum areas and several activities/assignments will require them to listen to something.  If they do not have headphones/ear buds, they have to turn down their volume. 

THANK YOU!

Thanks to Eleanor's mom for sharing this:
http://matadornetwork.com/pulse/4th-grader-us-family-gets-free-admission-national-parks-heres/

First Day..Hooray!

I am so excited for our first day of 4th grade!  We are going to have a fabulous year.  Parents, if I did not receive your student info sheets at Meet the Teacher, please send those back ASAP (they are coming home today)!  If I did not get the chance to meet you, please stop by and say hello if you see me around school.  We have specials first thing in the morning so I wasn't able to meet all of you this morning.  I look forward to partnering with you this year! 

Rain, Rain...GO AWAY!

I hope everyone is staying dry with all this rain we've had!  Carson doesn't seem to mind the rain, as it's just another excuse to nap :).  

Happily Ever After in Colorado...

Hi Crew!  This past weekend I went to Dillon, Colorado to attend my friend's wedding at the top of Keystone Mountain.  I was surrounded by gorgeous views the whole trip!  I hope you're all enjoying your summer.  Stay tuned for more adventures...

Happy Summer!

Hi Crew! I hope you're all enjoying your summer so far. Addison, Ethan and I kicked off our summer with our favorite, Tropical Moose snocones. Stay tuned for more summer adventures! Please remind your parents/guardians to email me:

-Their name/your name/the email addresses they'd like to add to my class distribution list. 

Welcome!

Welcome to Ms. Gegg's 4th grade crew!  I cannot wait for our year of learning together.  Have a fabulous summer and check back in every now and then for news, updates, summer adventures and preparation updates for next school year.  Please do not hesitate to email me with any questions/comments/concerns over the summer!