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 October 31 st –November 4, 2016 4 th Grade Newsletter Ms. Burns and Mrs. Golden We are learning… Extended Text: Who is Neil Armstrong? Reading/Language Arts: How do we determine the theme of a story? How do I explain events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, including what happened and why based on specific information in the text? How do I compare a first and second hand accounts of the same event or topic? How do I determine the main idea and supporting details in a text? 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 I gather information and use it to write an informative essay? How do accomplished writers edit and revise their writing? Math What are fractions? What are equivalent fractions? How do I create equivalent fractions? Science How has technology changed over time and how does it impact the way we see and learn about our solar system? What are the phases of the moon? What causes day and night? What causes seasons? Classroom News for the week: Oct. 31- Goody Bags go home Nov. 3- Neil Armstrong Quiz- Chapters 1-5 Nov. 4- Alien Projects due Nov. 8- Science test Nov. 9-18 Scholastic Book Fair Nov. 9- Leonard’s will be taking Club photos. Students should wear Uniforms. Nov. 10- Thanksgiving Meal (Students may not have lunch guests due to lack of space in the cafeteria). Veteran’s Day Program at 2:15! Nov. 11- Veteran’s Day Holiday Nov. 14- 9 wk Progress Report Nov. 15- PTSO Movie at the Mars- No Homework! Nov. 17- PTSO at 7:00 pm, Book Fair will be open at 5:30, 5:30-7:00 will be a Literacy Night 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 You may also call the school’s office (754-5522). HOMEWORK Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Reading: Read 20 minutes Reading Log/ Parent Signature Math: Timed Test Activity Sheet Reading: Read 20 minutes Reading Log/ Parent Signature Math: Timed Test Activity Sheet Reading: Read 20 minutes Reading Log/ Parent Signature Math: Timed Test Activity Sheet Reading: Read 20 minutes Reading Log/ Parent Signature Math: Timed Test Activity Sheet