Fourth Grade Newsletter
January 2019
Elementary Curriculum Feedback
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ELA
As writers, students will be writing opinion and informational pieces. Students will take the district writing benchmark, the rubric for this benchmark is available here.
Topic: Triumph and Tragedy
Schools will host a school-based TEDxEvent and then choose one student to represent the school at the district TEDxPascoCountySchools event on May 4th, 2019 at Pasco Schools Center for the Arts at River Ridge.
Click the image above to find resources to engage students in accountable talk and various grouping structures. You will also find short videos by Doug Fisher on how to create collaborative conversations in your classroom.
You can find additional writing resources on the ELN or FSA Portal.
Math
In Grade 3, students compared fractions using fraction strips and number lines with the same denominators. During Grade 4 Module 5, students expand on comparing fractions by reasoning about fractions with unlike denominators. Students use the relationship between the numerator and denominator of a fraction to compare to a known benchmark on the number line. Alternatively, students compare using the same numerators. They find that the fraction with the greater denominator is the lesser fraction since the size of the fractional unit is smaller as the whole is decomposed into more equal parts. Throughout the process, their reasoning is supported using tape diagrams and number lines in cases where one numerator or denominator is a factor of the other. When the units are unrelated, students use area models and multiplication. Students also reason that comparing fractions can only be done when referring to the same whole, and they record their comparisons using the comparison symbols <, >, and =. Click here to access the Module 5 Study.
New to Eureka Math? Be sure to join us for our Introduction to Eureka Math session on 1/16/19 from 4:30-6:30 PM. This training will be held at the District Office in Building 3 Training Room C. Registration for this session can be found through My PGS under Course #2119 Section #13240.
Science
DATE CHANGE
The next Science Academy Evening will be on 2/13 at Cypress Creek Middle High School from 5pm-7pm. We will be engaging in model lessons around changes in matter. You can register for course 2360 on MyPGS by clicking HERE.
Social Studies
Art Music PE Health
The district is sponsoring several art displays that take place during the 3rd quarter. Art teachers will be working with students to submit artwork to be displayed at the district office and the Pasco Judicial Centers in New Port Richey and Date City. The culminating event is an "Art Walk" scheduled in March with entertainment, cake and refreshments to recognize the students and their art.
MUSIC:
Music teachers and select students will be working to prepare their All County music for the All County Performance at The Center for the Arts at River Ridge on February 23rd.
Physical Education
December Classroom Activity Break - 5-minute break
Referee Makes the Call: the teacher calls out a movement slowly at first and then speeds up, varying the order and length of activity. suggestions for activities are seat kicks, high knees, quick steps, 1/4 turn in place, 1/2 turn in place.
Health
Health Enhancing Behavior for December during Cold & Flu Season
Proper Hand Washing
It’s important to wash your hands:
- Before and after you eat
- After using the bathroom
- After touching animals
- When you are near someone who is sick
- After you cough or sneeze
- Anytime your hands are dirty