4th Grade News
Week of February 20th, 2023
No School on Monday 2/20/23
World's Finest Chocolate Fundraiser has officially come to an end.
If you have not sent your final envelope with the $60, please send that ASAP!
If you have a box of chocolate at home, the chocolates cannot be returned to the school. You are responsible for turning in the $60 for that box, as stated on the participation permission slips.
What we're learning this week
Science: We will collect and analyze data to identify sequences and predict patterns of change in shadows, seasons, and the observable appearance of the Moon over time. 4.8C
ELAR: We will recognize the characteristics and structures of argumentative text. 4.9E
Social Studies: We will explain the growth, development, and impact of the cattle industry, including contributions made by Charles Goodnight, Richard King, and Lizzie Johnson. 4.4B
Upcoming Tests
Science: No tests planned for this week.
ELAR: No tests planned for this week.
Social Studies: No tests planned for this week.
**All tests are subject to change dates based on the needs of the class.**
Dates to Remember
February 20: Presidents' Day - No School
February 24: 4th 6 weeks Report Cards posted to Skyward
February 28: Reading Interim (like a practice STAAR)
March 1: Math Interim (like a practice STAAR)
March 9: Title 1 night (more info to come)
March 13-17: Spring Break
March 21: Picture Day
April 19: 3-5th Grade Reading STAAR
May 4: 3-5th Grade Math STAAR
School Supplies
Please ask your student what supplies they need, so that you can replace them for the spring semester. If you have any difficulty supplying what your student needs, please contact Mrs. Barrett, ROE Counselor, at dori.barrett@redoakisd.org and she can help!
TISSUES NEEDED
Headphones
What can we do at home to continue learning?
You may have noticed that your student does not have daily homework.
Homework is only given for two reasons:
Absent work that needs to be made up OR
Incomplete work from class
Here are some suggestions if you want your student to have extra practice.
No Device Needed:
Daily Fact Grid (multiplication chart 1-12)
Read daily for at least 20 minutes
Practice fact fluency (addition, subtraction, multiplication & division)
Device Needed Options:
Login to Classlink for:
Reflex - Math Facts
Frax - Fraction Understanding
Zearn - Math
Progress Learning (used to be Education Galaxy) - Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies
SORA - Online Library
Epic - Video and Audio Books
Take Home Folders
In take-home folders, you will see if they have unfinished classwork that is homework, graded papers, and important information related to things happening at school.
We ask that parents SIGN the take-home folder once per week to ensure it is cleaned out and graded papers have been seen.
JOIN CLASS DOJO
Why do parents need to join it? It is proven by research that parent involvement positively impacts students' success! Your student and teachers want to highlight all the great things happening in the classroom and show it all to everyone at home. Dojo makes this easy to do!
How do I join my student's class? There is a Class Dojo app for Android and Apple users that is free to download. It's completely free to use at home and at school. You will be able to connect to your student ONE TIME and have access to all of your student's teachers. Only join the HOMEROOM class for your student.
Mrs. Fortner's Homeroom will connect using: https://www.classdojo.com/invite/?c=C6RYD4S
Mrs. Inman's Homeroom will connect using: https://www.classdojo.com/invite/?c=CM8WRBC
Mrs. Bennett's Homeroom will connect using: https://www.classdojo.com/invite/?c=CDYTSD4
Mrs. Griggs' Homeroom will connect using: https://www.classdojo.com/invite/?c=CRLU42D
Mrs. Villinger's Homeroom will connect using: https://www.classdojo.com/invite/?c=C9ADMK4
4th Grade Team
Mrs. Bennett - Math - rhonda.bennett@redoakisd.org
Mrs. Villinger - ELAR - megan.villinger@redoakisd.org
Mrs. Griggs - Science/Social Studies - susan.griggs@redoakisd.org
Team of Two (Twins)
Mrs. Fortner - ELAR/Social Studies - lindsay.fortner@redoakisd.org
Mrs. Inman - Math/Science - elyse.inman@redoakisd.org
Conference Time: 10:00 - 10:45 am daily
Phone: 972-617-3523