Wild About Fourth Grade!
Ms. Barron and Mrs. Latson's Weekly Newsletter
What are we learning this week?
Science ELM: We are learning the steps of becoming a scientist and staying safe in labs. The kids are learning to work in groups and will be using their research skills to enhance their learning.
Reading: The students are reviewing reading strategies. They are exploring the characteristics of different genres and learning how to write quality reading responses.
Writing: We are writing a personal narrative and learning about the parts of speech.
S.S. ELM: The students are learning about the 4 regions of Texas.
Learning Commons Orentation
Enjoying a good book in the Learning Commons!
Searching for that Just Right Book.
Getting help finding a book's address.
"My List" Directions
The directions for making a "My List" on line are as follows:
Mckinneyisd.net- Campuses- Elementary Schools- Bennett Elementary- Learning Commons- Bennett Library Search- Bennett Elementary- Destiny Quest- Search for your books and add them to your list My List- Print Options- Print Preview- Print- Bring your "My List" to school.
ELM
Working together to save Fred.
Recording the process.
Fred on his capsized boat.
Upcoming Events
9/3 Alpha parent meeting at Webb Elementary 7:00 p.m.
9/4 Student Council informational meetings for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades during class/Student Council Election forms go home
9/7 No school-Labor Day
9/11 Student Council Election forms due
9/14 Principal's Fundraiser Begins
9/18 Student Council Elections
9/21 Fall Pictures
9/22 General PTO Meeting 7:00 p.m.
9/23 Progress Reports go home
9/25 Principal's Coffee 8:30 a.m.
9/25 Friday Live 2:15 p.m.
9/28 Principal's Fundraiser Ends
9/30 Bear Buddy Kick Off in the Library 7:30 a.m.