Look What We’re Learning… Language Arts: The students will complete the entire writing process to write a narrative composition on their own. We will also begin a new set of vocabulary words. Students will complete a Frayer model for each word to include definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and a picture. Math: The students will learn about fractions. They will use their fraction kit to compare and order fractions. They will also work with equivalent fractions. Mark your Calendar January 13 Report Cards go home January 24 PTA Family Bingo Night 4 th Grade Newsletter Week of January 6, 2014 Welcome back! It’s 2014!! The 4 th grade teachers hope you all had a restful holiday break. We would like to provide a short list of important activities that should be on-going at home. Reading books for the 30- Book Reading Requirement Checking your child’s Agenda daily Provide written notes to us when your child is out. Provide notes for transportation changes Test/Quizzes This Week Math Daily STAAR Quiz Friday! In an effort to keep parents informed, we want to provide you with information regarding the STAAR testing schedule. Students will take the writing tests on April 1 and 2, the math test on April 22, and the reading test on April 23. As you look ahead to make any travel plans, please keep these dates in mind. We have high expectations for the students and would like to partner with you, the parents, to make sure they are here and mentally prepared. Important Information Denton ISD has provided extra time for assignments to be turned in and graded due to the ice storm in December. Report cards are scheduled to go home on January 13 th , so please check your child’s yellow folder.