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 January 3, 2019 4 th Grade Newsletter Ms. Burns and Mrs. Golden Classroom News for the Week: Jan. 3- School Starts Jan. 7- Report Cards Jan. 9- Unit 4 Math Test Jan. 15- National Hat Day- Students may donate $1.00 to wear a hat Jan. 18- National Popcorn Day- $1.00 for Popcorn and Coke Jan. 21- Holiday- Martin Luther King Day Jan. 24- PTSO 7:00 pm Jan. 31- PBIS Cookie Celebration 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 You may also call the school’s office (754-5522). 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 multiply fractions by a whole number? Science How has technology changed the amount and type of information on distant objects in the sky? Why do some stars (including the Earth’s sun) appear to be larger or brighter than others? Social Studies What were the major events that happened during westward expansion in America? What are the basic economic concepts of trade, opportunity cost, specialization, voluntary exchange, HOMEWORK Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Reading: Read 20 minutes Reading Log Math: Timed Test Activity Sheet Reading: Read 20 minutes Reading Log Math: Timed Test Study test Reading: Read 20 minutes Reading Log Math: Timed Test Activity Sheet Reading: Read 20 minutes Reading Log Math: Timed Test Activity Sheet