Another week flew by! We have been very busy in fourth grade. We learned about 9/11, Patriot Day, and what a hero is. We continued our journey with Number the Stars. We are learning and implementing the writing process with our personal narrative and scientist biography. We also are working on editing our own writing and revising our edited rough drafts. In Math, we continue to learn about place value, and practice multi-digit subtraction and addition. Next week, we will be rounding and estimating multidigit numbers, using place value charts. In Religion, we are learning how to walk the path of Jesus and of Mary, and all of the saints.
Today, a study guide went home for Number the Stars Chapter test along with their books. Students are to work on this over the weekend and bring the book and study guide back to class on Monday. The test will be Wednesday, 09/25. It is extremely important that the students have their study guide in class everyday, as well as their books. They will be able to use their study guide during the test.
On Monday, there will be a study guide sent home for Chapter 1 Math test. The test will be on Thursday 09/26. It is extremely important that the students have their study guides in class every day. They will be able to use their study guides during the test.
HOMEWORK– There are always bumps in the beginning of the year. As part of our routine, students write down the homework assignments that are posted on the board at the beginning of the day, the very first thing they do. At times, they may need to change it throughout the day, but the very first thing they are suppose to do is fill in their planner. From now on, I will be checking the planners sporadically. It is expected that you student fill in his or her planner accurately and daily. Please check at home if this is indeed happening, and if not, let me know. Every Monday, two iXL assignments in math, fourth grade level, and two iXL assignments in language arts, fourth grade level, are assigned and are due the following Monday. Please note that because the students have a week to complete their assignments that late assignments will not be accepted. I-Ready homework is assigned on Monday, as well. Students are to complete and pass two lessons in math, and two lessons in reading every week by Friday. They are unable to make it up the next week. Assignments for that week will not be credited the following week. Math workbook pages are to be completed and in school the next day. Late work will not be accepted. Reading Logs are to be handed on Mondays. If a student is missing homework, a missing homework slip goes home. Please sign this slip and return it back the next day. Test corrections are allowed for half credit. They are to be done and handed in the next day. They will not be accepted after that. All tests are to be signed and returned the next day. Usually, they will have a stamp on them.
Uniforms
As a reminder, please make sure your student is adhering to the uniform policy of the school.
Dress for Recess!
We go out in very cold weather, as low as 20 degrees. While it is warm now, it will not remain. Please make sure your student is warmly dressed for outdoor play. Dress them in layers, with hat, gloves and scarves, if necessary. Thank you.
