Dear Families,
I hope this finds you all well!
In class, we have been working on the following:
- Reading: We have
been working on choosing “just right” books for independent reading and
discussing the qualities of “just right” books. Research shows the
importance of reading books on the appropriate level. Books that are too
hard do not give students the same benefits as “just right” and “easy”
books. We have been consuming narrative texts. While reading these stories
together, we have been tracking our thoughts and sharing them as we
read. We have also been consuming essays
and debating some of the topics from the essays that we have read.
- Writing: We have been working on writing Stories From My
Life (SFML), which are short, autobiographical stories. Students are
working to make sure that their stories stay on topic and follow the story
arc.
·
Math: We are finishing up working on
estimation, factors, and multiples. We will be working on two by two digit
multiplication and long division for the next few weeks. Please make sure your
child is practicing their multiplication and division math facts nightly. It is
so important for them to know these.
- Social
Studies: We are finishing regions and will learn
the symbols of Texas. After concluding regions and symbols, we will move
on to Native American tribes present in early Texas.
·
Science: We are finishing up the matter unit and
will start energy
and forces next week. This year our new
program called, Stemscopes, allows
students to watch videos, play games, and read
about science topics. Check out
feel free to go on the site and look at posted
assignments.
Reminders:
21 End of 1st
9 weeks
21 4th
Grade Field Trip-Taste of Texas
23 Early
Dismissal-Parent Conferences
24 Early
Dismissal-Parent Conferences
25 Carnival
27 Report
cards go home that were not picked up at conference
29 Boosterthon
Pep Rally
31 Provine
Retake/Make-up
Thanks so much,
Fourth Grade Teachers
