Warbritton Weekly Head's Headlines
Week of November 10th, 2014
Upcoming Events
- November 13th- Progress Reports Issued
- November 20th- Family Math Night
- November 26-29th- Thanksgiving Holidays
HUGE THANKS!!
Parents we want to thank you so much for such a successful parent teacher conference day!! We held 21 conferences!! For those who could not attend or did not request a conference, we will be sending home the data that we shared on conference day! Also please note anytimethroughout the year that you decide you want to schedule a conference, just let us know. W eare available most days during our planning form 12-1.
Progress Reports will be coming home Thursday!!
Reading, Writing & Language Arts-
Literacy Focus: Characters, Setting, & Plot
ELA:
- Possessive Nouns
- Frequently Confused Words
Please make sure your child is reading each night at home for at least 20 minutes and completing their reading log. The reading log is not due until Fridays, but the Language 4 Today is due everyday. We go over this homework at the beginning of our ELA block together to check for understanding.
Math Corner- 4.NF.3 Adding, Subtracting, & Decomposing Fractions
* 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.
*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
Science News- Physical Science
We will continue to collect data to illustrate that the physical properties of matter can be described with tools that measure weight, mass, length, and volume. We will explore the different types of physical changes in matter (physical and chemical changes).
Social Studies News
Age of Exploration
- How do people change the environment, and how does the environment influence human activity?
- How are power, authority, and governments alike and different across nations?
- Christopher Columbus
- Ferdinand Magellan
- Amerigo Vespucci
- Robert de La Salle
- Hernando de Soto
- Henry Hudson
- Jacques Cartier
4.4 Trace the routes of early explorers and describe the early explorations of the Americas, including:
4.5 Analyze the impact of exploration and settlement on the indigenous peoples and the environment, including military campaigns, Columbian Exchange, and European agricultural practices.
Technology Corner
We really hope to be using this resource in our classes this year!
Make sure you have turned in your parent permission to utilize this.
They will also be using it in Technology class with Mrs. Handley.
Teacher + Parent + Child Working Together = A Successful Year in Fourth Grade
Class Wish List
- hershey kisses
- band aids
- 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, who will be five in October. 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