Fourth Grade Happenings
Week of February 29th
Comprehension Strategy: Evaluate Author's Purpose
Genre Focus: Tall Tales
*On Friday, March 4, we will have a spelling test over the 3 lists in their binders.
Math:
Focus skill: Compare fractions using a number line.
This site gives you access to printable HW pages if forgotten and the tutorial videos.
http://www.oakdale.k12.ca.us/cms/page_view?d=x&piid=&vpid=1424347210205
Social Studies:
We begin our study of the Southeast Region of the United States. The kiddos have added a purple set of flashcards to their rings. They should study a little each night. We will spend three weeks on the SE and will take a quiz over them on 3/9.
States and Capitals Rap:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQaWFEjTcVc
Science:
They will begin learning about the three types of rocks and the characteristics of each! :)
YEARBOOKS ON SALE NOW
Ordering available until: March 4, 2016.
Full-Color Yearbook is $15.00
To order visit: www.inter-state.com/yearbook and enter this code: 01153W
Or return envelope with cash, check or money order payable to:
Kellison Elementary School
Important Dates
3/4-
- Hats on for Cancer-$1
- Wear Purple for Relay for Life
- Muffins w/Mom
- Movie Night
3/8-3/9-Conferences (Student-Led)
3/10-Spring Party
3/11-3/20-Spring Break
** For more information on these events, see Dr. Dicken's Weekly Parent Update Email.
IN NEED OF A HOST FAMILY FOR CLASS PETS
Items we are in need of:
Clorox Wipes
Paper Towels
Book Recommendations
"I recommend this book because it is a very interesting book full of mysteries. It is also, a very fun book to read for fun or you could read it for AR."
-Lola
"This book always leaves you wondering what's going to happen next and it has some funny parts."
-Connor
"I recommend this book because it is full of and the author explains things in depth so you can picture what's happening."
-Nathan S.