November 13 - 17
Class Reward: Our class has done an amazing job with our Bear Behavior and worked so hard this last month! As a result, we will celebrate with a Read-In this coming Friday, November 17th, which is a half-day and the end of the 1st Trimester. Students can wear pajamas, and bring a pillow, stuffed animal, snack, and their favorite books from home.
End of 1st Trimester: Report cards will be coming home the week of November 20th. It's important to keep in mind a couple of things. First, if your child is not a "3" the goal is to get there by the end of 4th grade. Students develop at their own pace. Second, students will continue to get individualized and group intervention in the areas below a "3" which is considered at grade level. Also, in math and reading, there are ways to practice at home, which is probably necessary if the practice at school is not enough to master these goals. Students who are struggling with fractions need multiplication and division fluency. Please consider helping your child practice these facts to memory. In reading it's equally important for your child to read consistently a book that is not too easy or too hard at his/her interest level. The research supports that if this happens at school and home, along with quality instruction at school, your child can become a lifelong reader. I look forward to continuing our work together. In addition, our 4th grade is participating in an English Language Arts pilot using Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction (EBLI) this school year. Due to the alignment of this targeted program, some areas of the report card under English Language Arts will not be populated until later in the school year. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns related to your child's progress.
Math: Last week, we completed Unit 3 - Lessons 10-15. This week, we will be finishing up unit 3 by working on Lessons 16-18. Extra practice at home using the IXL textbook will be helpful to reinforce these essential standards, especially for those who struggle. Additional IM resources(the workbook we use) can be found HERE.
Things to remember daily:
- water bottle
- safe snack(in the package with the label please)
- good fit book with bookmark
This week:
If you want to volunteer to organize classroom parties fill out the Google Forms below. Thank you for your consideration!
Birthdays - Students bringing in treats for birthdays must stick to the safe snacks list. Homemade treats are not allowed. Store-bought items must be sent to me ahead of time. Please include a picture of the front of the package/container and the label on the back. We have nut, egg, and dairy allergies in our room. Thanks!
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