We have a busy week in class as we finish our
first trimester of 4th grade. Please take a moment to give your
student a pat on the back and congratulate them on the progress you’ve already
seen this year!
Goal for the Week: Students chose their own
writing goals this week.
Announcements:
Our Veteran’s Day Assembly is Friday, 11/9 at 9 am. Please email us the names (military
branch and rank) of veterans from your family to include on the banner.
Please invite your veterans to attend our assembly and let us know if they will
come! We want to honor all veterans with a connection to our
school. Also, we would be happy to honor those currently
serving! Thanks so much.
End
of 1st Trimester Grading Period:
This week marks the end of 1st trimester grades, and will be the
last chance to pass 1st trimester math fact tests and get a 3 in
math fact fluency!
Parent/Teacher Conference
Schedule: I have attached the DRAFT schedule to
this week’s email. Please check the time you signed up, and if you have not yet
chosen a time please email me with your preferred date/time.
Picture Retakes: Individual picture retakes are tomorrow, Tuesday November 6th.
Walk to Math Updates:
All
groups are working on topic 5, multiplying 2 and 3 digit numbers by 1 digit
numbers. Additionally, this week all 4th graders will complete an end-of-trimester math test.
Bernardo: Topic 5 test on Thursday, 11/8Cronin: Topic 5 test on Thursday, 11/8
Heinz: Topic 5 test on Friday, 11/9
Larson: Topic 5 test on Friday, 11/9
November Challenge: Problem Solving (Individuals pass F.2, F.3, F.4, and F.5 with an 80 or higher smart score. Reward = Read-in with pillows and blankets).
Spelling: no
spelling until after Thanksgiving break!
This Week:
We’re working on
2-digit x 1-digit multiplication, writing narratives about discovering a cave,
holding a mock election, tracking election results, learning about the US Government,
and continuing to read Cinderalla stories to learn more about how setting
changes a story!
With thanks,
Emily Larson
