FOURTH GRADE NEWS
October 6th, 2016
What's Up in 4th Grade!
“We are thankful for books and literature! The book fair is coming November 7th-11th to our school and will be held in the Skaggs Library! This is an exciting time for students as they shop the wide selection of books! To help make the book fair successful, please join our volunteering team and sign up here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0d4dafa923a0fb6-skaggs Thank you- Mrs. Geiler”
We are excited to let you know that our 4th graders will be participating in WordMasters, a national vocabulary challenge offered to 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students at Skaggs Elementary. The students will compete as a school against other private and public schools across the nation. Individual students with the highest scores will also be recognized.
Students will participate in WordMasters Meets three times during the year where they will be asked to answer analogy questions regarding the given vocabulary. Awards are given to winners at the end of the year.
Our first list of words has been distributed, and our first meet is scheduled for November 30th. Please encourage your child to learn the meanings of these words so they will be prepared for this competition.
Language Arts
Math
Science and Social Studies
In Social Studies, next week, students are going to have an opportunity to become an expert on a region of Texas. They will be divided into groups and become an expert on a region. Each group will learn more about the assigned region and present their region to the class. They will also create a model of their region on a puzzle piece, and write a descriptive essay on their project. This project will be their major evaluation for this unit.
Critical vocabulary to focus on are geography, legend, map scale and physical map.
From the Teachers
- The Fire Prevention Poster Contest is here! See the link below for more information. Posters are due October 12th. This year’s theme is “Don’t Wait, Check the Date: Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years”
- The PISD Holiday Greeting Card Art Contest is underway! The theme for this year is "Joyful Sights, Holiday LIghts." All entries must be submitted on 9 x 12 inch paper to Mrs. Carter by October 20th. Any student who participates will receive a charm for their necklace from Mrs. Carter. Please see the entry form below for more information.
- PTA is hosting the annual Reflections Competition. This year's theme is "What is Your Story". All artwork must be submitted along with an entry form to the front office by November 1st. Entry forms are linked below. To view last year's winners for each category please use the provided link. http://www.txpta.org/programs/reflections/
- Reading Challenge- During the month of October if your child reads over 400 minutes he or she will receive a charm to add to his or her necklace. Please record reading minutes on the monthly overview in their planner and have a parent/adult initial as well. Students may read any genre or listen to an audio book.
- Check out our Parent Website: https://sites.google.com/a/pisd.edu/fabulous-fourth-grade-friends/
- We encourage our students to bring their devices to school. Electronic devices are used in the classroom for research, academic practice, assignments, as well as being used in music, art, library, and guidance.
- Additional information on parenting classes held throughout the district can be found below. You can also view a full list of classes by visiting Mrs. Carranza's Google site https://sites.google.com/a/pisd.edu/guidance-counseling/
Important Dates
- Monday, October 10th- Parent Teacher Conference Day- No School for Students
- Wednesday, October 12th- Fire Prevention Posters Due
- Wednesday, October 19th- Field Trip to Outdoor Learning Center. Bring a sack lunch, wear long pants, and closed toe shoes. Dress for the weather.
- Thursday, October 19th- Holiday Greeting Card Contest Art due to Mrs. Carter with a signed entry form
- Tuesday, November 1st- Reflections Entries due to the front office.