The Fourth Grade Weekly
December 12-16, 2022
Winter Spirit Week!
Good afternoon Murphey WARRIOR Families! This is Ms. Mclaurin, with your weekly updates and reminders.
We are officially on the Final Countdown to winter break with the last week of school for our WARRIORS! Like every week in December, we have MANY THINGS happening...please get your calendars ready!
This week is SPIRIT WEEK FOR US!
Monday: Wear your favorite winter accessory and socks
Tuesday: Wear an ugly Christmas sweater
Wednesday: Wear Hanukah Blue
Thursday: Dress like an Elf on the Shelf
Friday: Pajama Day! Wear your favorite pajamas for the winter season.
Tuesday night beginning at 6pm, our Winter Concert will be held face to face and will have entertainment from our 3-5 students! Students will report to the cafeteria and remain with their families until they are called to the stage, about 5 minutes prior to the show. Ms Christoffel is planning an art pre-show, projecting the students’ artwork for families to view. What an exciting night it will be!
📅Important dates to mark on your calendar are:
- Tuesday, Dec. 13th: Winter Concert @ 6pm
- Friday, Dec. 16th: Pajama Day/Winter Celebration/Mug Exchange
- Friday,Jan. 6th: FIRST FRIDAY!
Weekly Updates - This is where the text version of the calls Dr. Taylor makes each week is located. https://www.gcsnc.com/domain/17909
Murphey Calendar-The calendar for Murphey which also has the links for First Friday. https://www.gcsnc.com/Page/132#calendar69/20221002/month
Winter Concert
Classroom Winter Celebration
Winter Celebration 2022
Hello Parents,
Our class will be having a winter celebration Friday, December 16th. In order to have a fun filled celebration, students will need to bring in items for gathering. Students have self-selected items that they wish to bring. Below you will see the item they have selected to bring in. Please let me know by Thursday (December 15th) if you will not be able to provide the item(s). Students need to bring in their items by Friday, December 16th or earlier. Thanks for all you do for your kids!
Celebración de invierno 2022
Hola padres,
Nuestra clase tendrá una celebración de invierno el viernes1al 6de diciembre. Para tener una celebración llena de diversión, los estudiantes deberán traer artículos para reunir. Los estudiantes tienen artículos autoseleccionados que desean traer. A continuación verá el artículo que han seleccionado para traer. Por favor, hágamelo saber antes del jueves (1 al 5de diciembre) si no podrá proporcionar el (los) artículo (s). Los estudiantes deben traer sus artículos antes del viernes1 al 6de diciembre o antes. ¡Gracias por todo lo que haces por tus hijos!
Secret Friend Mug and Book Exchange
On Friday morning, December 16th, our class will be celebrating the upcoming Winter Break with a Winter Mug/Book Exchange Party. This time of year is all about giving, so we are going to give our classmates the gift of reading.
I am asking each student to bring in:
- a book, either new or gently used
- one winter/holiday ceramic mug stuffed with small treats (should be wrapped, plastic wrap is fine)
The mug (including all items inside) along with the book should cost no more than $10-15. Students should bring their wrapped book and mug Friday ready to exchange.
On the day of our Winter Mug/Book Exchange, students will be allowed to wear their favorite fuzzy slippers (bedroom shoes) and pajamas/robe (students must arrive in their regular shoes or boots for recess).
📚 ELA-Reading: Empires in the Middle Ages P.2
📖 Reader's Workshop
Unit 2: Intro to the Islamic Empire
Chapters: 16-18
Learning Target:
- I can refer to details in a text to support my answer.
- I can paraphrase information.
Weekly Spelling Practice
🔢 Math: Multiplying 2-Digit by 2-Digit Numbers
🎯Learning Target: I can use more than one strategy to solve multiplication problems.
📗Eureka Math Lessons: 36-39
💻Extended Practice: SplashLearn
📝Assessments:
- Topic E-2 by 2 Multiplication Quiz
Parent Math Letter
❌ Multiplication Facts
Focus: 11 times tables
When it comes to times tables, speed AND accuracy are important – the more facts your child remembers, the easier it is for them to do harder calculations. It is imperative that your child masters their multiplication facts. It is recommended that that your child does a little bit of times table practice every night. Short bursts of practice on a daily basis are more effective than spending hours once a week.
Websites:
- Xtramath daily (on Clever)
- www.multiplication.com
- https://www.mathplayground.com/index_multiplication_division.html
- https://fun4thebrain.com/mult.html • http://www.abcya.com/math_facts_game.htm
Apps (Free):
• Math In A Flash
• Multiplication Flash Cards
• Times Tables
• Times Tables Quiz!
• Multiplication Math Games Math
• Math Champions Lite
🌎Social Studies: NC State Symbols
Presentations this week!
Unit 2: NC State Symbols
Learning Target:
- I can identify and explain the importance of our state symbols.
🧪Science: Thinking Like a Scientist
Scientists are continually making observations and wondering about the natural world. As they observe the world around them, they ask many questions. The scientific method is a way for scientists to study and learn things.
Health and Safety
My last part of our weekly message is to please ask you to remember that COVID symptoms still have to be monitored. If you see any of the symptoms outlined below, please keep your child at home and contact their doctor. Our goal is to continue to keep our hallways safe and free of any illness. Symptoms include:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue • Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
If you have any questions or concerns as we return to school, please reach out to either your child's teacher or the school. Thank you for helping us keep our school safe!
🚗 Dismissal
Dismissal will begin at 2:20 pm. In the event that you have an after school appointment that may require early dismissal, please plan to pick your child up prior to 2:15 pm, which is when we will stop early dismissal and focus on whole school dismissal.
Early dismissal should only be in the event of an appointment or an emergency situation as teaching and learning continues through the end of our day. If you have not had a chance to meet your child's teacher yet, please send a note with your student so that we can ensure that they get home the correct way.
For all bus riding families, we highly encourage you to get the "Here Comes the Bus App" found on the transportation website.
(E)📧: mclaurd@gcsnc.com