Elaine Germaine's Class

4th Grade - West

From The Teacher

Where are you from? 
Brooklyn, New York.

What is your educational background?
BA Elementary Education, MSeD Early Childhood.

How long have you been a teacher:
17 years.

What is your favorite book?
Charlotte's Web.

What is your favorite movie?
Polar Express.

Favorite Quote or Bible Verse
Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Him who gives me strength.”

2023 - 2024 School Year

Letter to Students
Hello!  Welcome to Fourth Grade. My name is Mrs. Germaine. I am excited to be your Fourth-Grade teacher. This will be my third-year teaching fourth. Fourth Grade is going to be an exciting year for you. This year, we will be departmental!  I will be teaching Math and ELA to both fourth grade classes. You will change classes and will be busy learning through hands on activities, group work and creative projects across the curriculum.  It will be very engaging and fun! This year you will be using Chrome Books! We will using Seesaw and other programs on the Chrome Books throughout the year. You will be writing and researching for book reports and learning many new things in math. I am looking forward to working with you and making this a successful and amazing year!

Letter to Parents
Hello! My name is Mrs. Germaine. It is my pleasure to welcome your child as part of my class this year. I am excited to be teaching 4th grade again. This year, I will be teaching Math and ELA to both fourth grade classes.  Let me share a little about myself. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and a Master of Science in Early Childhood. I have Permanent New York State Certification N, K, 1-6. 
Fourth Grade is going to be an exciting year for your child. This year, we will be departmental! The children will change classes and will be busy learning through hands on activities, group work and creative projects across the curriculum.  It will be very engaging for the children and I am so excited for them to see it in action! 
Teaching has always been my passion. I love instilling the importance of what students are learning, so they will be able to make real world connections and apply it to their future.  I am looking forward to working with you to make this a successful and amazing year for your child!