We have had a terrific second week of school. Lots is happening in the classroom.
Important Dates
Pictures- August 24th
Curriculum Night -August 25th (PTA starts at 6:30)
Media Center- We visit each Monday.
Upcoming Tests
Place Value- most likely THURSDAY.
Spelling Tests on Fridays.
The next SS test will be on US Land Features/Forms
Topics of Study
Subject/Predicate
Setting up reader's and writer's workshop
Map Skills
Landforms/Features of US
Water
Weekly Folders
Please review the papers in the Friday folder. Although there are two pockets inside the Friday folder, I tend to use only one. It is much easier when filing papers to simply put everything in one pocket. Thanks for understanding. With that said, you will find papers that need to be signed, forms that need to be filled out, as well as work that we have completed. If a child has received a poor grade, a graded paper may need to be signed and returned. I thank you for going over the papers carefully.
In this week's folder, you will find things like picture form, clubs offered to 4th graders, money form to order a recorder for music, a communication sheet about email addresses, and a few other things.
You will also find the choice card. This needs to be initialed and returned on Mondays.
Token Economy
Our choice cards are directly related to our Token Economy. Our token economy is where kids earn 'money' to use towards purchasing things in an auction setting. I hope to do our first auction in the next week or two depending on how many donations I receive. I have not received many donations, although I have purchased a few things myself. We simply need more in order to get it started. If you are at the Dollar Store, Wal-Mart, or Target, or where ever else you think you can find cheap items, I would greatly appreciate any donations.
Math Classes
Your child should have brought home a note earlier in the week stating who their math teacher is.
Science/Social Studies
Mrs. Howell (another 4th grade teacher) and I now team for social studies and science. I will be teaching social studies to her homeroom and mine, and she will teach science to both classes. It has worked nicely for the first few days.
Tests
Please check your child's agenda for upcoming tests. A study guide will typically be provided for tests.
We pretty much test every Friday for Spelling.
For spelling tests, students are given 5 new words per week. The tests actually include more than 5 words. Please note that the 5 new words are actually new 4th grade words (introduced in 4th grade). The other words were actually introduced in the third grade using the same spelling program. Therefore, they should have already mastered those words. For now, the words are given as a dictation test.
Homework
Your child may not have homework every night. He/she is given a spelling sheet at the beginning of the week and it is due on Friday. They will probably have math several times a week and possible some SS or science here or there. They will also need to study for upcoming tests as the dates are given out.
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Have a super weekend. I am looking forward to spending it with my family.
Please excuse any typos. Thank you!
