The Scoop
Mrs. Olmer's November Sweetshop Newsfeed
4th Grade Star Scores Rock!!
Parents, attached to newsletter is your student's STAR growth information. I am so impressed with the class's improvement. All students tested, showed growth since the beginning of the year. I have included a growth chart and diagnostic information. We will continue working on all these skills to see continued growth.
Math News
As we continue to move further into the year, the skills and concepts will get harder. I see many students start to struggle around this point, as new concepts are introduced and review topics are done. Please make sure your student in completing all redos for Math, these are important for learning and their grade. Make sure to take time each night to get homework completed and to practice Flash Cards(multiplication). If they practice flashcards 15 minutes each night, it should only take a few weeks to master. This will be beneficial to them as problem get harder and longer.
Wonders Reading
We are showing excellent growth in skills and diversity in our weekly objectives with Wonders. The last two weeks we have been studying Main Idea and Details. Students have been discussing these in groups and making graphic organizers to help organize ideas. We have read about many different animals and how they adapt to survive in the environment. Our Test scores are showing immense growth and improvement. I see the students easily getting done with assessments. They are smoothly going back to book and finding text evidence or features. At one point these were difficult tasks. I encourage you to talk to your student each week about what they are studying.
Social Studies
We have been studying the where Nebraska fits into the world. We are exploring latitude and longitude, and exploring the continents. We are discovering the regions of the United States and different geography of these regions. This month we are also taking time out to remember all the Veterans that have given us our Freedom. Our class was given the honor to decorate place mats for those soldiers at the Veteran's Home. We will also be taking time out this month to celebrate Native American Month. We will be doing different activities to learn about another culture.
Important Events
November 11th- School Board Meeting
November 14th- Pizza With Parents
November 14th- Read with the Principal
November 19th Family Picture Night
November 22nd Mid-Terms Go Home
November 27th-29th Thanksgiving Break