FOURTH GRADE NEWS
March 16, 2017
What's Up in 4th Grade!
Language Arts
Week of March 20, 2017
Spelling: Open Syllables
Latin Root: tact/tang = touching
Literary Concepts: Compare and Contrast
Grammar: Revision and Editing
Math
We are using formulas to find the area and perimeter of of shapes as well as using this knowledge to solve word problems.
Perimeter of a rectangle= (2 x l) + (2 x w)
Perimeter of a square= 4 x s
Area of a rectangle= l x w
TEST: Thursday, March 23
Science and Social Studies
Next week, students will describe and illustrate the continuous movement of water above and on the surface of the Earth.They explain the role of the Sun in the water cycle process.
Vocabulary to focus on are :
- condensation, data, evaporation, precipitation, water, cycle, weather, temperature, air, clouds
Science Test - Friday, March 24th
Important Dates
- March 23: Last Day of Writing Club
- March 28: 4th Grade Writing STAAR
- March 28: No Tutoring
- March 30: Reports Cards
From the Teachers
- Check out our Parent Website: https://sites.google.com/a/pisd.edu/fabulous-fourth-grade-friends/
- We encourage our students to bring their devices to school. Electronic devices are used in the classroom for research, academic practice, assignments, as well as being used in music, art, library, and guidance.
- Additional information on parenting classes held throughout the district can be found below. You can also view a full list of classes by visiting Mrs. Carranza's Google site https://sites.google.com/a/pisd.edu/guidance-counseling/