Fourth Grade Newsletters
April 21 – April 25, 2008
Religion:We will begin Ch. 16 “Signs of God’s Love” pgs. 199-209 this week. The test will be on Monday, 4/28/08. Remember to check out www.FaithFirst.com for games and extra practice.
Reading:We will read “Yeh-Shen” from the 4th grade Anthology this week. We’ll also work on the related skills in our Practice Book. There will be a quiz on Friday, 4/25/08.
Reading Incentive Programs:
Book It: Calendar for April is due on 4/30/08 (60 minutes per week)
Accelerated Reader: 2 tests due for April by 4/30/08
April Book Report: Non-fiction – choose a book on your African country, projects will be assigned throughout the month in conjunction with our annual Multicultural Festival.
Spelling: Unit 29 – Homework , Test on Friday, 4/25/08
· Each word 3x
· List words in ABC order
· Text Book p. 135 #1-24 on Loose Leaf Paper
Language Arts: We will complete Section 6 - Adverbs in Voyages. There will be a test on Friday, 4/25/08.
Vocabulary: We will work on the Review Unit 9-12 this week.
Social Studies: We will continue Chapter 8 this week, The Mountain Region Today . We will also continue work on our Multicultural Week projects. If you, or anyone you know, would like to come and share your African heritage with us please contact me to set up a time! We would love to hear your personal stories.
Science: This week we’ll work on our African animal projects we’ll continue our activities in preparation for our trip to Biztown. We will create resumes and complete job applications.
Math: We will begin U. 9 Fractions, Decimals, and Percents, we will continue Subtraction Mad Minute tests.
Events: Tests:
Tuesday 4/22/08 Band Friday 4/25/08 Reading Quiz Thursday 4/24/08 Mass Spelling U 29 English - Adverbs
April 14 – April 18, 2008
Religion:We will complete Ch. 15 “Jesus Heals a Young Girl” pgs. 187-197 this week. The test will be on Wednesday, 4/16/08. Remember to check out www.FaithFirst.com for games and extra practice.
Reading:
We will read “The Rajah’s Rice” from the 4th grade Anthology this week. We’ll also work on the related skills in our Practice Book. There will be a quiz on Friday, 4/18/08.
Reading Incentive Programs:
Book It: Calendar for April is due on 4/30/08 (60 minutes per week)
Accelerated Reader: 2 tests due for April by 4/30/08
April Book Report: Non-fiction – choose a book on your African country, projects will be assigned throughout the month in conjunction with our annual Multicultural Festival.
Spelling: Unit 28 – Homework , Test on Friday, 4/11/08
· Each word 3x
· List words in ABC order
· Text Book p. 131 #1-23 on Loose Leaf Paper
Language Arts: We will continue working on Section 6 - Adverbs in Voyages.
Vocabulary: We will continue Unit 12 this week. There will be a test on Thursday, 4/17/08. Please review each night. Extra practice is available on www.sadlier-oxford.com.
Social Studies: We will begin Chapter 8 this week, The Mountain Region Today we will focus on Lessons 1 and 2.
We will also continue work on our Multicultural Week projects. If you, or anyone you know, would like to come and share your African heritage with us please contact me to set up a time! We would love to hear your personal stories.
Science: This week we’ll work on our African animal projects. There will be a test on Friday, 4/18/08 on Ch. 9 Vocab and we’ll continue our activities in preparation for our trip to Biztown.
Math: The Unit 8 Test will be on Wednesday, 4/16/08. Then we will begin U. 9 Fractions, Decimals, and Percents, we will continue Subtraction Mad Minute tests.
Events:
Tuesday 4/15/08 Band
Wednesday 4/16/08 Bike Safety Class
Thursday 4/17/08 Mass followed by Volunteer Appreciation
Friday 4/18/08 Spring BBQ and Family Night
Tests:
Wednesday 4/16/08 Religion CH 15
Math
Thursday 4/17/08 Vocab U. 12
Friday 4/18/08 Reading Quiz
Spelling U. 28
Science
April 7 – April 11, 2008
Religion:We will complete Ch. 14 Jesus’ Work of Healing pgs. 175-185 this week. We’ll review on Monday and the test will be on Tuesday, 4/8/08. Remember to check out www.FaithFirst.com for games and extra practice.
Reading:We will read “Mom’s Best Friend” from the 4th grade Anthology this week. We’ll also work on the related skills in our Practice Book. There will be a quiz on Friday, 4/11/08.
Reading Incentive Programs:
Book It: Calendar for April is due on 4/30/08 (60 minutes per week)
Accelerated Reader: 2 tests due for April by 4/30/08
April Book Report: Non-fiction – choose a book on your African country, projects will be assigned throughout the month in conjunction with our annual Multicultural Festival.
Spelling: Unit 27 – Homework , Test on Friday, 4/11/08
· Each word 3x
· List words in ABC order
· Text Book p. 127 #1-20 on Loose Leaf Paper
Language Arts: We will continue working on Section 6 - Adverbs in Voyages. This week we’ll focus on Lessons 6.1. through 6.3.
Vocabulary: We will complete Unit 11 this week. There will be a test on Wednesday, 4/9/08. Please review each night. Extra practice is available on www.sadlier-oxford.com.
Social Studies: We will complete Chapter 7 this week, The Mountain Region Long Ago we will complete Lesson 4 on Monday, review on Tuesday, and have a test on Wednesday.
Science: Ch 9, L.6-7, Vocabulary- multiple choice test will be on Friday, 4/11/08.
Math: We will continue Unit 8 this week Perimeter and Area, along with Subtraction Mad Minute tests. The Unit 8 Test will be on Wednesday, 4/16/08.
Events: Tuesday 4/8/08 Band Tests: Tuesday 4/8/08 Religion CH 14
Thursday 4/9/08 Mass Wednesday 4/9/08 Vocab U 11
Social Studies Ch 7 Friday 4/11/08 Spelling U. 27
Reading Quiz
March 31 - April 4,2008
Religion:We will begin Ch. 14 Jesus’ Work of Healing pgs. 175-185 this week. Remember to check out www.FaithFirst.com for games and extra practice.
Reading:We are returning to the 4th grade Anthology this week. We’ll read Fox and the Guinea Pig and work on related skills in our Practice Books. There will be a quiz on Friday, 4/4/08.
Reading Incentive Programs:
Book It: Calendar for April is due on 4/30/08 (60 minutes per week)
Accelerated Reader: 2 tests due for April by 4/30/08
April Book Report: Non-fiction – choose a book on your African country, projects will be assigned throughout the month in conjunction with our annual Multicultural Festival.
Spelling: Unit 26 – Homework , Test on Friday, 4/4/08
- Each word 3x
- List words in ABC order
- Text Book p. 123 #1-21 on Loose Leaf Paper
Language Arts:We will begin Section 6 - Adverbs in Voyages. This week we’ll focus on Lessons 6.1.and 6.2.
Vocabulary:We will begin Unit 11 this week. There will be a test next week. Please review each night. Extra practice is available on www.vocabularyworkshop.com.
Social Studies:We will begin Chapter 7 this week, The Mountain Region Long Ago ,we will focus on Lessons 1 and 2 this week.
Science:Bring a picture and 3 facts about your African animal by Monday, 4/7/08.
Math:We will begin Unit 8 this week Perimeter and Area, we’ll start Subtraction Mad Minutes later in the week. Find an African game which you can recreate by Monday, 4/5/08.
Upcoming Events: Tests:
Tuesday 4/1/08 Band Friday 4/4/08 Spelling U. 26
Thursday 4/3/08 Mass Reading Quiz
Report Cards go home
March 10 – 14, 2008
Dear Parents,
As of next Friday, March 14, 2008 Weekly newsletters will no longer be passed out in class. They are available online at OLAinfo.com. Just go to the Academics page, click on 4th grade, then 4th grade website. If you do not have internet access please fill out the form at the end of this newsletter and I will continue to provide a hard copy. Thanks for your help as we make every effort to conserve our resources! Also, please note – end of 3rd Quarter is March 19, 2008! All missing work, corrected work, incomplete work must be turned in by Friday, March 14,2008 in order to receive credit! No 3rd quarter work will be accepted after next Friday!
Religion:We will complete Ch. 13 Jesus Feeds the People pgs. 163-173 this week. There will be a test on Wednesday, 3/12/08. Remember to check out www.FaithFirst.com for games and extra practice.
Reading:We will continue our novel study Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan. We will be reading in class as well as at home. Please encourage your child to keep up with the nightly reading assignments. We will be addressing new vocabulary, completing comprehension activities, and responding to several writing prompts. This novel study will fulfill the Monthly Book Report (Historical Fiction) along with 1 AR test requirements for March.
Reading Incentive Programs:
Book It: Calendar for March is due on 3/18/08 (125 minutes total)
Accelerated Reader: 2 tests due for March by 3/18, one test will be on Sarah, Plain and Tall
March Book Report: Historical Fiction Sarah, Plain and Tall Assignments/ Projects will be assigned throughout the unit.
Spelling:Unit 25 - New Written Homework! Test on Friday, 3/14/08
· Each word 3x
· List words in ABC order
· Text Book p. 119 #1-20 on Loose Leaf Paper
There will no longer be a worksheet, use your books to study the Unit words!
Language Arts:We will begin the Verb Unit in Voyages ps. 410 – 444. This week we’ll focus on Lessons 5.3-5.5.
Vocabulary:We will complete Unit 10 this week. There will be a test on Tuesday, 3/11/08. Please review each night. Extra practice is available on www.vocabularyworkshop.com.
Social Studies:We will complete Chapter 6 this week, The Piedmont Region Today, we will focus on Lesson 3 and the Chapter Review.
Science:Today we made clouds with 2nd grade! Next week we will work on Lesson 6. Vocabulary will be assigned and we’ll complete the Lesson Outline.
Math:We will complete Unit 7, Fractions. There will be a test on Friday, 3/14/08.
Upcoming Events:
Tuesday 3/11/08 Band
Thursday 3/13/08 Mass
Upcoming Tests:
Tuesday 3/11/08 Vocabulary Unit 10
Wednesday 3/12/08 Religion Ch 13
Friday 3/14/08 Spelling Unit 25
Math Unit 7
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March 3 – 7, 2008
Religion:We will begin Ch. 13 Jesus Feeds the People pgs. 163-173 this week. Remember to check out www.FaithFirst.com for games and extra practice.
Reading:We are beginning a new novel study Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan. We will be reading in class as well as at home. Please encourage your child to keep up with the nightly reading assignments. We will be addressing new vocabulary, completing comprehension activities, and responding to several writing prompts in our reading response logs. This novel study will fulfill the Monthly Book Report (Historical Fiction) along with 1 AR test requirements for March.
Reading Incentive Programs:
Book It: Calendar for March is due on 3/18/08 (125 minutes total)
Accelerated Reader: 2 tests due for March by 3/18/08, one test will be on Sarah, Plain and Tall
March Book Report: Historical Fiction Sarah, Plain and Tall Assignments/ Projects will be assigned throughout the unit.
Spelling:Review Unit 24 - No Written Homework! Test on Friday, 3/7/08.3
Language Arts:** The 4th Grade Writing Assessment will be on Tuesday, March 4, 2008.
Vocabulary:We will begin Unit 10 this week. There will be a test on Tuesday, 3/11/08. Please review each night. Extra practice is available on www.vocabularyworkshop.com.
Social Studies:We will begin Chapter 6 this week, The Piedmont Region Today, we will focus on Lessons 1 and 2 this week.
Science:We will continue the unit on The Water Cycle, on Friday we will do an experiment- making clouds. Next week we’ll begin The Weather Unit.
Math:We will continue Unit 7, Fractions. We’ll be working on Equivalent Fractions and converting fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions. Please encourage your child to review at night to help them understand these concepts. There will be a test at the end of next week. We’ll also complete Addition Mad Minute Tests. We are looking forward to improved scores!
Upcoming Events:
Tuesday 3/4/08 Band
Wednesday 3/5/08 Reconciliation
Thursday 3/6/08 Mass
Upcoming Tests:
Tuesday 3/4/08 Writing Assessment
Friday 3/6/08 Spelling Unit 24
**Progress Reports were sent home on Thursday 2/21/08. Please sign and return!
February 25 – 29, 2008
Religion:We will complete Chapter 12 next week. Remember to check out www.FaithFirst.com for games and extra practice. There will be a Test on Ch.12 on Wednesday, 2/27/08.
Reading:We’ll read On the Bus with Joanna Cole next week. We’ll also work on the related skills in our practice books. There will be a quiz on Friday 2/29/08.
Reading Incentive Programs:
Book It: Calendar for February will be due on 2/29/08. (60 minutes per week)
Accelerated Reader: 2 tests due for February by 2/29/08
February Book Report: Mystery - Project details were sent home! Project is due Friday 2/29/08.
Spelling:
Unit 23 Homework is due Friday, 2/29/08.
Homework consists of the Unit practice sheet along with each word written 3x and the list written in abc order. ALL SPELLING WORK IS TO BE COMPLETED ON LOOSE LEAF PAPER AND IN CURSIVE!
Language Arts:We will continue Writing Projects in class in preparation for the 4th Grade Writing Assessment on March 4, 2008.
Vocabulary:We will complete Unit 9 next week. There will be a test on Tuesday, 2/26/08. Please review each night. Extra practice is available on www.vocabularyworkshop.com.
Social Studies:We have completed Chapter 5, today students were given a Take Home, Open Book Test. It is due back on Tuesday 2/26/08.
Science:We will begin a unit on Weather, this will include experiments with 2nd grade.
Vertebrate/Invertebrate Projects:
- Completed reports were due Monday, February 11, 2008! They are now over 1 week late, remember points are deducted for late assignments!
Math:We will begin Unit 7, Fractions. We’ll also continue Division Mad Minute Tests. In March we’ll return to Addition Mad Minute Tests and we look forward to improved scores!
Upcoming Events:
Tuesday 2/26/08 Band
Thursday 2/28/08 Mass
Monday, 5/19/08 4th Grade Visit to Exchange City (more info to follow)
*if you are interested in going along please contact Ms. Reinhardt
Upcoming Tests:
Tuesday 2/26/08 Social Studies Test due back
Vocab Unit 9
Wednesday 2/27/08 Religion Ch 12
Friday 2/29/08 Reading Quiz
Spelling Unit 23
**Progress Reports were sent home on Thursday 2/21/08. Please sign and return by Monday!
February 19 – 22, 2008
Religion:We will work on Chapter 12 pgs. 151-159. Remember to check out www.FaithFirst.com for games and extra practice. There will be a Test on Ch.12 on Wednesday, 2/27/08.
Reading:We’ll read Meet An Underwater Explorer this week. We’ll also work on the related skills in our practice books. There will be a quiz on Friday 2/22/08.
Reading Incentive Programs:
Book It: Calendar for February will be due on 2/29/08. (60 minutes per week)
Accelerated Reader: 2 tests due for February by 2/29/08
February Book Report: Mystery – Book must be approved by 2/14/08. Project details are attached.
Spelling: Unit 22 Homework is due Friday, 2/22/08.
Homework consists of the Unit practice sheet along with each word written 3x and the list written in abc order. ALL SPELLING WORK IS TO BE COMPLETED ON LOOSE LEAF PAPER AND IN CURSIVE!
Language Arts:We will continue Writing Projects in class in preparation for the 4th Grade Writing Assessment on March 4, 2008.
Vocabulary:We will begin Unit 9 this week. Please review each night. Extra practice is available on www.vocabularyworkshop.com.
Social Studies:We will complete Chapter 5 this week. There will be a test the week 2/25/08.
Science:We will begin a unit on Weather, this will include experiments with 2nd grade.
Vertebrate/Invertebrate Projects:
- Completed reports were due Monday, February 11, 2008! They are now over 1 week late, remember points are deducted for late assignments!
Math:We will begin Unit 7, Fractions. We’ll also continue Division Mad Minute Tests. In March we’ll return to Addition Mad Minute Tests and we look forward to improved scores!
Upcoming Events:
Tuesday 2/19/08 Band
Thursday 2/21/08 Harambe Mass
Monday, 5/19/08 4th Grade Visit to Exchange City (more info to follow)
*if you are interested in going along please contact Ms. Reinhardt
Upcoming Tests:
Friday 2/22/08 Reading Quiz
Spelling Unit 22
Thanks for all you do at home. Please feel free to contact me with questions or concerns. Have a great week!
February 4 – 15, 2008
Dear Parents,
Happy Valentine’s Day! We will celebrate in class on Thursday afternoon. We will make Valentines, pass out our cards, and have a small treat. Please remind your child to include everyone if they are planning to pass out Valentines, a class list is attached! Have a great weekend! Please e-mail me I you can provide any of the following for our party:
· Cupcakes 10
· Juice Boxes 10
· Paper Plates 10
· Napkins
· Pretzels / Chips
Religion:We will complete Chapter 11 pgs. 139-149. Remember to check out www.FaithFirst.com for games and extra practice. There will be a Test on Ch.11 on Tuesday, 2/11/08.
Reading:We’ll read Scruffy this week and Gluskabe and the Snow Bird next week. We’ll also work on the related skills in our practice books. There will be quizzes on Friday 2/8/08 and Friday 2/15/08.
Reading Incentive Programs:
Book It: Calendar for February is attached, it will be due on 2/29/08. (60 minutes per week)
Accelerated Reader: 2 tests due for February by 2/28/08
February Book Report: Mystery – Book must be approved by 2/14/08. Project details will come next week Spelling:Unit 20 Homework is due Friday, 2/8/08.
Unit 21 Homework will be due Friday, 2/15/08.
Homework consists of the Unit practice sheet along with each word written 3x and the list written in abc order. ALL SPELLING WORK IS TO BE COMPLETED ON LOOSE LEAF PAPER AND IN CURSIVE!
Language Arts:We will complete the section on Adjectives. There will be a test on Thursday 2/14/08. We will also continue Writing Projects in class in preparation for the 4th Grade Writing Assessment in the Spring.
Vocabulary:We will complete the Review Unit together in class. Extra practice is available on www.vocabularyworkshop.com.
Social Studies:We will complete Chapter 5 next week. There will be a test the week of 2/18/08.
Science:Vertebrate/Invertebrate Projects:
- Completed reports are due Monday, February 11, 2008!
Math:We will continue Unit 6, students must have a protractor in class every day!
Upcoming Events:
Tuesday 2/11/08 Band
Thursday 2/14/08 Mass
Valentine’s Day Celebration
Upcoming Tests:
Friday 2/8/08 Reading Quiz – Scruffy
Spelling Unit 20
Tuesday 2/11/08 Religion – Ch 11
Thursday 2/14/08 Adjectives
Friday 2/15/08 Reading Quiz – Gluskebe
Spelling Unit 21
Thanks for all you do at home. Please feel free to contact me with questions or concerns. Have a great week!
Valentine’s Day 2008 Class List 4C
Ricardo
Paul
Giorgio
Kristin
Greyson
Mikayla
Sofia
Amanda
Mary
Adam
Tony
Ana
Caitlyn
Allie
Kathryn
Julia
Gabrielle
Justin
January 28-February 2, 2008
Catholic Schools Light The Way
Happy Catholic Schools Week 2008!
Dear Parents,
This week we celebrate Catholic Schools Week. We have many activities planned, we hope that you will be able to join us for Mass this week!
Monday, January 28, 2008:
- Penny Drive to benefit Sisters of Mercy, NC
- Posters displayed
- We’ll write Thank You cards to Police/Fire Departments
- Buddy Activity – we’ll decorate candles for display in hallways
Tuesday, January 29, 2009:
- Flag ceremony
- We’ll wear Red, White, Blue ribbons
Wednesday, January 30, 2008:
- Faculty/Staff Luncheon
- We’ll write Thank You Cards to parents
Thursday, January 31, 2008:
- Canned food drive – bring a donation to Mass
- We’ll celebrate Mass at 9:00
- We’ll write Thank you cards to priests
Friday, February 1, 2008:
- Spirit Day -wear your favorite team gear!
- Literacy Day – we’ll hear from guest readers and read with our buddies
- We’ll play Bingo and have a treat in the afternoon
Religion:
We will complete Chapter 10 “The People of God” pgs. 121-132. Remember to check out www.FaithFirst.com for games and extra practice. There will be a Test on Ch.10 on Wednesday, 1/30/08.
Reading:
We’ll read A Place Called Freedom and also work on related skills in our practice books. There will be a quiz on Friday, 2/1/08.
Reading Incentive Programs:
Book It: Calendar for January is due 1/31/08 (60 minutes per week)
Accelerated Reader: 2 tests due for January by 1/31/08
January Book Report: Fantasy – Fiction books that contain elements that are not realistic, such as talking animals and magical powers. Guidelines were sent home last week for the poster which is due Thursday.
Spelling:
Unit 19 Homework will consist of the attached practice sheet along with each word written 3x and the U. 19 list written in abc order. ALL SPELLING WORK IS TO BE COMPLETED ON LOOSE LEAF PAPER AND IN CURSIVE! There will be a test on U. 19 on Friday, 2/1/08.
Language Arts:
We will continue the next section in the Grammar half of Voyages – Adjectives. Next week we’ll focus on L. 4.7-4.9. We will also begin some Writing Projects in class in preparation for the 4th Grade Writing Assessment in the Spring.
Vocabulary:
We will complete Unit 8 together in class. Please encourage your child to study the words each night. There will be a test on Thursday,1/30/08. Extra practice is available on www.vocabularyworkshop.com.
Social Studies:
We will begin Ch 5 “The Piedmont Region Long Ago”. We will focus on Lessons 1-2 pgs. 156-165.
Science:
We will discuss how to write introductions and conclusions. The due date for the final typed copy of the animal report will be given next week. We will also complete the Lesson Outline and Vocabulary Worksheet for Lesson 3.
Math:
We will continue U.6. We will have Study Links for Division Number Stories and Interpreting Remainders. We will also begin to use rectangular coordinate grids.
Upcoming Events:
Tuesday 1/29/08 Band
Thursday 1/31/08 Mass
Upcoming Tests:
Wednesday 1/30/08 Religion Ch 10
Thursday 1/17/08 Vocabulary U. 7
Friday 2/1/08 Reading Quiz
Spelling U.19
Thanks for all you do at home. Please feel free to contact me with questions or concerns. Have a great week!
January 14-17,2008
Religion:We will work on Chapter 9 “The Good Shepherd” pgs. 109-119. Remember to check out www.FaithFirst.com for games and extra practice. There will be an Open Book Test on Ch.9 on Thursday, 1/17/08.
Reading:We’ll read Pat Cummings: My Story and also work on related skills in our practice books. There will be a quiz on Thursday, 1/17/08.
Reading Incentive Programs:
Book It: Calendar for January is due 1/31/08 (60 minutes per week)
Accelerated Reader: 2 tests due for January by 1/31/08
January Book Report: Fantasy – Fiction books that contain elements that are not realistic, such as talking animals and magical powers.
Spelling:Unit 17 Homework will consist of the attached practice sheet along with each word written 3x and the U. 17 list written in abc order. ALL SPELLING WORK IS TO BE COMPLETED ON LOOSE LEAF PAPER AND IN CURSIVE! There will be a test on U. 17 on Thursday, 1/17/08.
Language Arts:We will begin the next section in the Grammar half of Voyages – Adjectives. Next week we’ll focus on L. 4.3-4.4. We will also begin some Writing Projects in class in preparation for the 4th Grade Writing Assessment in the Spring.
Vocabulary:We will complete Unit 7 together in class. Please encourage your child to study the words each night. There will be a test on Thursday,1/17/08. Extra practice is available on www.vocabularyworkshop.com.
Social Studies:We will complete Chapter 4. We will focus on Lessons 3 pgs. 136-139.
Science:Vertebrate/Invertebrate Projects:
- We will work on our rough drafts
- Students must have their books in class each day
Math:DIVISION BOOTCAMP will be completed next week! It is important to review multiplication and division facts with your child daily.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS :
- The end of 2nd Quarter is quickly approaching (Thursday,1/17/08). All students were given up to date Missing Assignments Slips last week along with their grade at this point. All missing work, late work, and corrections are due by Monday, 1/14/08.
Upcoming Events:
Tuesday 1/15/08 Band
MACS Speling Bee at St. Matthews
Thursday 1/10/08 Mass
Thursday 1/17/08 End of 2nd Quarter
Upcoming Tests:
Thursday 1/17/08 Spelling Unit 17
Reading Quiz
Religion Ch 9 Open Book
Vocabulary U. 7
Thanks for all you do at home. Please feel free to contact me with questions or concerns. Have a great week!
Fourth Grade Newsletter
January 3-11,2008
Religion:We will begin Chapter 8 “Receive the Holy Spirit” pgs. 97-107. Remember to check out www.FaithFirst.com for games and extra practice. There will be a test on Ch.8 on Friday, 1/11/08.
Reading:We will complete The Family Under the Bridge this week in class, next week we’ll return to the 4th Grade Anthology. We’ll read The Hatmaker’s Sign and also work on related skills in our practice books. There will be a quiz on Friday, 1/11/08.
Reading Incentive Programs:
Book It: Calendar for January is due 1/31/08 (60 minutes per week)
Accelerated Reader: 2 tests due for January by 1/31/08
January Book Report: Fantasy – Fiction books that contain elements that are not realistic, such as talking animals and magical powers. Project Guidelines will be sent home next week. Books must be approved by Mrs. Cubit by 1/11/08.
Spelling:Unit 16 Homework will consist of the attached practice sheet along with each word written 3x and the U. 13 list written in abc order. ALL SPELLING WORK IS TO BE COMPLETED ON LOOSE LEAF PAPER AND IN CURSIVE! There will be a test on U. 16 on Friday, 1/11/08.
Language Arts:We will begin the next section in the Grammar half of Voyages – Adjectives. Next week we’ll focus on L. 4.1-4.3. We will also begin some Writing Projects in class in preparation for the 4th Grade Writing Assessment in the Spring.
Vocabulary:We will begin Unit 7 together in class. Please encourage your child to study the words each night. Extra practice is available on www.vocabularyworkshop.com.
Social Studies:We will begin Chapter 4. We will focus on Lessons 1-3 pgs. 122-139.
Science:Vertebrate/Invertebrate Projects:
- Research due January 11,2008 (entire packet)
- 1 Website and 1 Book must be used
- Students must have their books in class each day
Math:DIVISION BOOTCAMP! We will continue working on long division, worksheets will be assigned each day. Please help your child as long as division is difficult for them. It is also important to review multiplication and division facts with your child daily.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS :
- The 4th and 5th grade OLA Spelling Bee will be held during class on Tuesday, 1/8/08!
- The end of 2nd Quarter is quickly approaching (Thursday,1/17/08). All students were given up to date Missing Assignments Slips today along with their grade at this point. All missing work, late work, and corrections are due by Monday, 1/14/08.
Upcoming Events:
Tuesday 1/8/08 Band
4th – 5th Grade Spelling Bees
Thursday 1/10/08 Mass
Friday 1/11/08 St Jude’s Math-a-thon Kickoff
PTO Family Night
Thursday 1/17/08 End of 2nd Quarter
Upcoming Tests:
Friday 1/11/08 Spelling Unit 16
Reading Quiz
Religion Ch 8
Thanks for all you do at home. Please feel free to contact me with questions or concerns. Have a great week!
December 14,2007
Dear Parents,
Next week will be filled with various holiday activities. Our schedule will be interrupted by concerts, play practices and special activities. Our Class Christmas Party will take place on Tuesday afternoon. Our tentative plans for the week include:
Religion:
We will continue our discussion of Advent and we will be reading and writing about the Christmas Story.
Reading:
We will continue our novel study, The Family Under the Bridge by Natalie Savage Carlson. All reading and related assignments will be completed in class.
Reading Incentive Programs:
Book It