Blue & Silver Newsletter
For the week of 3/26/18
Our Learning Targets
Writing: We can revise and edit our writing.
Social Studies: We can analyze the causes, major events, and effects of the Texas Revolution
Math: We can apply knowledge of right angles to identify acute, right, and obtuse triangles. We can identify lines, rays, and angles.
Personal Financial Literacy: We can distinguish between fixed and variable expenses.
The Talent Show is Coming
Talent Show Tryouts will be held March 28th from 3-6pm. If needed, the second tryout date will be March 29th.
Spelling List for the week
pattern, walked, main, someone, hundred, middle, explain, surprise, sandwich, instead, although, athlete, orchard, sculptor, exclaim
Bonus Words: strategies, retrospect, translate, transcribe, interpersonal
Grading Policy Update
Students who receive a grade between 70 - 79 (on assignments that don't require school resources) are able to make corrections on the assignment at home and return the assignment for up to an 80. Corrections should be made in pen and original answers should not be erased.
Important Dates
3/28 Talent Show Tryouts 3-6 pm
3/30 No School
Second Step
Making a Plan
Some solutions to problems are complicated and need a plan. Plans help you break down a big task into smaller, more manageable parts.
Students will be able to:
Explain the purpose of making a plan
Create a three-step plan to carry out a solution to a problem
Looking for Second Step Home Links? https://sites.google.com/a/leanderisd.org/mstorres4thgrade/second-step
Homework
https://sites.google.com/a/leanderisd.org/mr-avirett-s-4th-grade-classroom/homework
Math Homework:
https://sites.google.com/a/leanderisd.org/mstorres4thgrade/homework