Mrs. Simac's 4th Grade News
April 7, 2017
NO SCHOOL - Friday, April 14, 2017!
LAST Scholastic Book Order Due: Thursday, April 13th!
Math
We jumped right back into math! I was impressed on how much the students remembered! We will be taking our math test on the topics listed below early next week!
- factors
- multiples
- prime & composite numbers
- equivalent fractions
- problem solving
Please have your child practice their multiplication facts at home daily. Even if it is for 5 minutes, the hard work and practice will pay off and be so beneficial. This fall, I sent home information regarding an online math program called "First In Math". We have a subscription for every student in our class. Students are encouraged to practice at home if able. If you do not have internet access, please use flash cards or practice orally with your child. Thanks for your support!
Social Studies & Science
We will be starting a new Mystery Science Unit; however, will have to wait and work around our state testing schedule. I will keep you posted!
Wonders
Parent Network Meeting
According to his website, “Justin W. Patchin joined the faculty at UW-Eau Claire in 2004. He received his Ph.D. in criminal justice that year from Michigan State University. Since 2002, he has been exploring the intersection of teens and technology, with particular focus on cyberbullying, social networking, and sexting. He travels around the United States and abroad training educators, counselors, law enforcement officers, parents, and youth on how to prevent and respond to adolescent misuses of technology. His latest book: "Bullying Today: Bullet Points and Best Practices" came out in May of 2016. Dr. Patchin is Co-Director of the Cyberbullying Research Center. He has spoken at the White House and the FBI Academy, and has appeared on CNN, NPR, the BBC, in the New York Times and many other national and international media to discuss issues related to teens use and misuse of technology. “