Mrs. Eske's Team: Building Leaders
4th Grade Newsletter * Week of Feb. 16-19
From the Desk of Mrs. Eske:
Happy Tuesday! I hope that everyone had a wonderful 3-day weekend!! Yesterday was a beautiful day and I believe that the weather is supposed to be wonderful this week too!
Cheers to warm and sunny days ahead!!
Mrs. Eske
Building LEADERS one subject at a time!
Reading: This week we will be reading a book about Ruby Bridges, a civil rights activist known for being the first black child to attend an all-white elementary school in Louisiana. We will summarize non fiction text to identify important ideas when reading a biography.
Math: This week we will begin Chapter 9, Operations with Fractions!!! We will add, subtract, and multiply fractions! Yippee!!!
Science: Students will continue to explore various rocks and minerals! We will also explore types of soil.
Writing: This week we are starting a new UNIT on fantasy stories!!! We will be reading, A Frog Prince, Continued, The Princess and the Pizza, Gorky Rises, and Wizzil. These stories will help us to identify elements of a fantasy story!!! Then we can begin writing one on our own!
A Fun-Filled Week Ahead!
Guaranteed to be exciting and fun!
Important Dates and Friendly Reminders:
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR FEBRUARY and MARCH
Friday, Feb. 26– Jeffries K Registration (2016-2017 School Year) from 10-12PM.
Monday, Feb. 29-March. 4- Student Council Penny War (to benefit Leadership Program)
Friday, March 4- Leadership Assembly; End of 3rd Quarter
March 7-11- Spring Break
Monday, Feb. 29– March 4- Student Council Penny War (to benefit Leadership Program)
Tuesday, March 1– PTA Mtg. with 1st Grade Performance at 7PM
Friday, March 4- Leadership Assembly; End of 3rd Quarter
March 7-11- Spring Break
Monday, March 14- Professional Work Day
Tuesday, March 15– Jeffries Texas Roadhouse Night 4-8PM (students dance at 7PM) Wednesday, March 16– Parents as Teachers K-Prep 12:30PM & Future Jaguars 1:30-2:15PM (library)
Thursday, March 17- St. Patrick's Day
Friday, March 18– VOICE (Career Fair) for 3-5th Grade (organized by Mrs. Livingston from 9AM-12PM; PTA Spring Fundraiser Major Saver Kick-Off Assembly
Tuesday, March 22– 4th Grade Field Trip to the Springfield Symphony
Wednesday, March 23– Class Pictures, Spring Individual Pictures and 5th Grade Graduation Pictures
Monday, March 28- Jeffries Math Night 4:30-6:00PM
Have a great week, Jaguars!!! More to come...
Email: Wleske@spsmail.org
Phone: 417-523-3900
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