Warbritton Weekly Head's Headlines
Week of April 20th, 2015
Upcoming Events
April 28th- TCAP Reading
April 29th- TCAP Math
April 30th- TCAP Science
May 15th-Field Day
May 21st- Mammoth Cave
May 25th-NO SCHOOL- Memorial Day
May 26th- Middle School March Off
May 27th- Last Day of School, 1/2 day
Mammoth Cave Field Trip
Reading, Writing & Language Arts-
ELA:
Literacy Focus- Conventions of English
Reading- TCAP Review-
- Sequence of events from a passage
- Main idea from a text and image
- Authors purpose and audience
Language- TCAP Review
- contractions
- subject-verb agreement
- pronouns
- quotation marks
Writing- TCAP Review
- Conventions of English
Please make sure your child is reading each night at home for at least 20 minutes.
Math Corner- MD.5, 6, & 7 Recognizing angles as geometric shapes, measuring angles, and unknown angles. We are also working on Geometry concepts!
We are busy reviewing and getting prepared to show what we know next week!
* Check their agenda daily and make sure they are completing their weekly homework-assigned Monday, DUE Friday!
* Check their agenda daily and make sure they are completing their weekly homework-assigned Monday, DUE Friday
*On Thursdays, make sure your child is studying and looking over their Math 4 Today, especially any that they had difficulty with. We do 4 boxes a day and check at the beginning of our block.*** The actual weekly quiz is on the back of our daily Math 4 Today. I hope this is helping students study more carefully. They need to be reviewing those problems that they have not mastered.
*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
mobymax.com and xTramath.org
*Continue practicing multiplication and division fluency
*Stay connected and involved
Social Studies Corner-Creating a new government
Articles of Confederation
Branches of Government
Science News- Review
We are going to begin reviewing and creating vocabulary cards.
Be looking for your child to bring home their Science book to read and review!
Teacher + Parent + Child Working Together = A Successful Year in Fourth Grade
Class Wish List
- hershey kisses
- M&M's
- Skittles
- kleenex
- clorox wipes
- Epson ink 200 (black and color)
Box Tops for Education
About Mrs. Warbritton
I am married to Jeff, who is a firefighter with the Nashville Fire Department and we have two precious daughters, Emma Kate (9) , Rylee Marie (7), and an adorable son, Carter Allen (5). I love spending time with my family and friends.
I am so excited that I will be working with you and your child this year! I will work hard this year to meet each child’s needs, no matter their ability. I will do my best to help your child to develop socially, emotionally, and academically. I firmly believe each child can reach his or her potential if he or she is willing to do their BEST! As a teacher, wife, and mother, I strive hard to put 110% in all that I do. I am looking forward to a very exciting year here at Shayne!
Email: kimberly.warbritton@mnps.org
Phone: (615)332-3020
About Ms. Head
I want to start off by saying that I am thrilled to have your child in my classroom this year! This will be my fifth year teaching at Shayne Elementary and my third year teaching in fourth grade. We are all going to be learning from each other throughout the year. I graduated from Metro Nashville Schools and loved every school that I attended. I hope your child will be able to say the same.
My name is Ashlee Head, and I am 27 years old. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Middle Tennessee State University. I coach a competitive cheerleading squad at Premier Athletics in Franklin, TN. This will be my 11th season coaching at this gym. Some of my other hobbies include reading, shopping and spending time with my wonderful friends.
Email: ashlee.head@mnps.org
Phone: 615-332-3020