Warbritton Weekly Head's Headlines
Week of January 11th, 2016
Upcoming Events
January 11th- 2nd Report Card Issued
January 18th- NO SCHOOL- MLK holiday
January 22nd- Oliver MS tour
January 26th- Symphony Field Trip
Report Card Day!!
We had an awesome 3 days back!!! We are looking forward to a full week despite old man winter deciding to visit! Today your child will be bringing home their report card home reflecting the second nine weeks. Please look over these and discuss them with your child. Discuss with them their academic goals for the new nine weeks. In class they are making SMART goals based on areas they need to work on. I encourage them to discuss their weaknesses at home too and work on these SMART goals.
EARBUDS needed
CD or DVD's wanted for ART class!
MOBY MAX SHOUT-OUTS!!
We want to give a shout out to our top 3 students over the winter break who got on Moby Max over the break!! Way to go!! Let's keep it up. We are working on a school wide challenge. The PTA will be rewarding the classes with the highest percentage of usage!
*BECCA
*GIO
*ERIN
ELA
Reading- RF.4.7 Explain information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively contributes to the understanding of the text.
Writing- W.4.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and event sequence
Language- L.4.1e Recognize the correct and incorrect use of prepositional phrases in oral language and writing.
Spelling/Word Study- L.4.6 Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain specific words and phrases
Math Corner- Line Plots & Multiplication of Fractions
MD.4 Make a line plot to display a data set of measurements in fractions of a unit (1/2, 1/4, 1/8). Solve problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions by using information presented in line plots.
NF.4 Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication to multiply a fraction by a whole number.
Weekly reminders- GET back in the habit!!!
*Check their agenda daily and make sure they are completing their weekly & daily homework!
Weekly Homework: DROPS review and daily standard review practice
Make sure your child is studying their Math 4 Today spiral review each Thursday night for their quiz on Friday
GO MATH textbook and resources online https://www-k6.thinkcentral.com/ePC/start.do
You will have to fill in the country, state, district (Metro Nashville), and school
Then your child has their own username which is their firstandlastname (lowercase and no spaces) Password is their birthdate (Ex. 02102006)
*If you have an iPad- a great app I have found is the Go Math 4th grade. It is $1.99 but is a great practice tool to use.
*If you have internet access have your child log onto his/her account and practice math fact fluency and math skills tailored to your child’s strengths and weaknesses
www.mobymax.com and www.xTramath.org
*http://www.worksheetworks.com/ allows you to personalize certain skills to practice.
*Another fun site to practice math on is http://mrnussbaum.com/math-for-kids/
Social Studies/ Science News
SOCIAL STUDIES- The War for Independence (1760-1789)
Describe the various contributions made by Benjamin Franklin to the development of a unique American society, including his scientific experiments and inventions, the development of the Albany Plan and political cartoons.
PHYSICAL SCIENCE- Distinguish among heat, radiant, and chemical forms of energy
Teacher + Parent + Child Working Together = A Successful Year in Fourth Grade
Dear Parents & Students-
Phone: (615)332-3020