FOURTH GRADE NEWS
March 2, 2017
What's Up in 4th Grade!
Language Arts
Week of March 13, 2017
Spelling: Closed Syllables (VCCV in the middle of the word)
Greek Root: mis/miso = hate
Literary Concepts: Main Idea and Details
Grammar: Revision and Editing
Math
When we return from spring break, we will begin a two week unit on measurement. We will be using formulas to find the area and perimeter of squares and rectangles.
TEST: Friday, March 24
Science and Social Studies
Next week in science, students are going to learn how to interpret weather maps and make predictions based on the information. They will explore why weather symbols are universal and why meteorologists use different symbols to explain weather conditions.
Vocabulary to focus on are :
- climate conditions, air mass,air pressure, forecast, atmosphere, cycle, weather maps,and map key.
Science Test - Friday, March 24th
Important Dates
- March 6 - 10: Spring Break
- March 14: 4th Grade Field - Plano Symphony Orchestra
- March 28: 4th Grade Writing STAAR
- 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/