Specials Schedule Burns’ Homeroom Golden’s Homeroom Tue/Thus.= P.E. Wed/Fri.= P.E. Mon.=Art Mon.=Tech Wed.= Music Tues.= Music Week of March 6, 2017 4 th Grade Newsletter Ms. Burns and Mrs. Golden We are learning… Anchor Text: George Washington’s Socks Extended Text: George Vs. George 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 solve area and perimeter word problems? How do I identify lines of symmetry? What properties do geometric objects have in common? How do I convert units of time? Science What is the difference between environment, community, and population? What are the different roles of living things in an ecosystem? What are the various roles of organisms in an ecosystem>? 4 th Grade Classroom News March 8- Unit 6 Test March 9- Leonard’s Class Photo (*in uniform) March 9- Language Arts Unit Assessment March 10-PTSO Popcorn/Coke $1.00 March 16- Jeans Day for $1:00 PTSO @7:00 March 17-School Holiday March 22- Field Trip to Warnell Forestry Center March 22- 3 rd Nine Week Report Cards March 28- AR Reward Day 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] and cgolden @effingham.k12.ga.us Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Reading: Read 20 minutes Reading Log/ Parent Signature Math: Timed Test CC 51 Reading: Read 20 minutes Reading Log/ Parent Signature Math: Timed Test Study for test Reading: Read 20 minutes Reading Log/ Parent Signature Math: Timed Test CC52 Reading: Read 20 minutes Reading Log/ Parent Signature Math: Timed Test CC 63 & 64