4th Grade All Stars
November 1, 2013
Upcoming Events
November 5: No School
November 13-14: conferences day 3 and 4
November 19: OES Lazer Kraze night
November 25: Skate Night at Fundome
November 27-29: No School-Thanksgiving Break
Math and Science
Math-We are working on multiplication for the next few weeks. We just took a test on 1 digit multiplication and will continue working on our math facts as we begin our decimal unit. Once students know all of their facts, we will move on to double digit multiplication. Students should be studying their math facts at home. We will be completing weekly facts tests at the end of every week. Next week we will focus on facts 11-12. We will continue with timed tests throughout this year. While students will receive nightly homework to help them with the current facts that we are working on in class, they do have the opportunity to take a previous fact test until the pass (20/25 correct) so keep studying!
Science- Next week we will begin our unit on heat, light, and sound.
NOTES: Students are able to correct any papers that they receive a 50% or less on. This includes homework and there is a note for them to correct and return. Many students have NOT taken advantage of this and their grades are low because of it. Please contact me if you are worried that your student does not make corrections when they could. I keep track!
Also: If students get their study guides (math AND science) signed by an adult showing that they ACTUALLY studied, then they will receive bonus points on their tests.
Specials
Ms. Schreiner's class does not have PE next week.
Reading and Social Studies
Social Studies: Students are doing a great job with their explorers posters. We did all of the research and organizing of information last week. This coming week they will finish up their posters in class and present.
Project: Our next book project will be a biography assignment. A lot of this project will be completed in class; however, the students will have a special reading log just for their biography book project book. I want them to read it every night for two weeks. If they finish reading it before the two weeks is over, then I would love for them to read it again and again. It will help them to become more fluent readers while also helping them retain the important facts about their person. This will start on Monday, so be on the lookout for this special reading log.
Notes from the teacher
We are almost all filled up with our conference time slots, but we have room for a few more! Thank you to everyone who has already returned the slip. It is very important for us to connect with the parents of our students so that we can discuss their progress and work together support your children! If you need to reschedule, please let us know as soon as possible.
Please return report card envelopes signed after you have seen your student's progress report. The report card itself is yours to keep.
Our school is having a coat drive. If you have any gently used coats that you would like to donate, please send them in with your child. Thank you!