Ross / Ellis Weekly Newsletter
November 16, 2018
"We know what we are, but know not what we may be."
Helping Hands at Blackburn
We have found that this project is highly successful at Blackburn and we appreciate any donations.
Here is a link to the 4th Grade Letter for Helping Hands.
Thanksgiving Snack
Thank you to Mrs. Lawing for creating this Sign Up Genius!
What Will We Be Learning This Week?
Math
We will continue our study Cluster 4 next week: Develop Multiplication and Division Strategies. Students will be learning to multiply 1 by 2 digit, 1 by 3 digit, 1 by 4 digit and 2 by 2 digit numbers. Students will learn to multiply larger numbers using their knowledge of place value.
Please understand that the algorithms taught may look very different from those taught to you when you were in school. I strongly encourage students to use the place value strategies, even if the standard algorithm seems 'simpler'. By using knowledge of place value, students are better able to understand multiplication and division conceptually.
Science
We will continue our study of Physical Science with our Magnets and Electricity Unit. This is a favorite with students as they learn about static an and current electricity.
Language Arts
Spelling will resume when we return from Thanksgiving break.
Social Studies
Odds & Ends
Happy Thanksgiving!
Secure Volunteer Link
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, November 20th - Club Day! (This will take place in school from 8 - 9am)
Wednesday, November 21st - Friday, November 23rd - Thanksgiving Holiday, NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, November 27th - Fall Make Up Pictures
Tuesday, November 27th - 2:30 Battle of the Books Practice
Friday, November 30th - Tuesday, December 4th - Dental Bus
Monday - Tuesday, December 3-4th - Dental Bus
Wednesday, December 5th - Progress Reports
Friday, December 7th - School Dance 6pm
Monday - Friday, December 10-14th - Christmas Shop on Cafeteria Stage
Tuesday, December 11th - Battle of the Books Practice 2:30pm
Wednesday, December 12th - 4th Grade Habit 3 Assembly 8am
Thursday, December 13th - Christmas Program at Blackburn 6pm
Thursday, December 20th - Club Day (Clubs are during the school day - 8-9am)
Thursday, December 20th - Early Release Day 11:30am
Friday, December 21 - Wednesday, January 2nd - NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, January 2nd - NO SCHOOL - TEACHER WORKDAY
Thursday, January 3rd - Students return to school
Monday, January 7th - PTO Board Meeting 3pm
Tuesday, January 8th - Battle of the Books Practice
Tuesday, January 15th - Battle of the Books Practice
Monday, January 21st - NO SCHOOL HOLIDAY
Tuesday, January 22nd - NO SCHOOL - TEACHER WORKDAY
Wednesday, January 23rd - NO SCHOOL - TEACHER WORKDAY
Tuesday, January 29th - Battle of the Books Practice 2:30pm
Tuesday, January 29th - Report Cards