Specials Schedule Burns’ Homeroom Golden’s Homeroom Tue/Thus.= P.E. Wed/Fri.= P.E. Mon.=Art Mon.=Tech Wed.= Music Tues.= Music Fri.=Technology Thurs.= Art Week of March 5, 2018 4 th Grade Newsletter Ms. Burns and Mrs. Golden Classroom News for the Week: March 6 th : Language Arts Unit Assessment March 7 th: 4 th Grade Field Trip- Wear Jeans and a Uniform Shirt March 8 th : Classroom Photo (Wear Uniform) March 8 th : Science Unit Assessment March 8 th : 4-H March 9 th : Math Unit Assessment March 14 th : 4 th Grade GT Field Trip March 16 th : PTSO Popcorn & Coke $1.00 March 19 th : Report Cards March 22 nd : PTSO Meeting March 27 th : Spring Photos March 30 th : April 6 th : Spring Holidays Students are welcome to practice Language Arts skills at home using the website below: https://www.ixl.com/ Notes for Parents It is important for students to spend 20 minutes each night independently reading. They may choose to read their A.R. book, homework activities, or any other reading material they are interested in. Research shows students who read 20 minutes per day increase their fluency and comprehension skills. How to contact us: [email protected] cgolden @effingham.k12.ga.us We are learning… Anchor Text: George Washington’s Socks Extended Text: The Counterfeit Constitution A Gathering of Days Reading/Language Arts: How do we determine the theme of a text? How do I describe a character, setting, or event in a story by drawing on specific details in the text? How do I use information presented visually or through conversation and how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears? Word Study Why is it important to analyze words to find patterns? Why is it important to spell grade appropriate words correctly? Writing What are transitional words and how do we use them when we write? How do accomplished writers edit and revise their writing? How do I support my opinion using facts and details from the text? Math How do I find area and perimeter of regular and irregular figures? Science What are the phases of the moon? What are some advancements in space technology? HOMEWORK Student Choice: Reading Log can be completed in the morning during STAR time, or in the afternoon for homework. Students will need to read for 20 minutes at home every day. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Reading: Read 20 minutes Reading Log Math: Timed Test Activity Sheet Reading: Read 20 minutes Reading Log Math: No homework Reading: Read 20 minutes Reading Log Math: Timed Test Activity Sheet Reading: Read 20 minutes Reading Log Math: Timed Test Study for Math Unit test