Friday, August 28

Thumbs up to another great week of 4th grade!

Thank you to everyone that was able to make it to our parent meeting last night! We love sharing information with parents and making sure 4th grade is the best year yet! If you were not able to make the meeting, we understand!  We just want to make sure communication is open so feel free to contact us anytime you have a question.


Please be sure to turn in Flat Rock permission forms ASAP. Money can be turned in later.  Remember to indicate if you need financial assistance.  The sooner when know that you have a need, the better chance we have of helping everyone.  I want every student to attend... money is not an obstacle! If you know of another obstacle that may be in the way of your child participating, please contact me right away!

We have switched from Math to Science and it has been going very well.  We are learning about landforms with a concentration on deltas, canyons and dunes. If you would like to know more, ask your child to log onto their Discovery Science Techbook and teach you all about it.

Math will start up again on Wednesday. Be looking for Data Binders on Monday with the Unit 1 Assessment and a Unit 2 Parent Letter!

Have a fantastic weekend everyone!  Looking forward to seeing you again on Monday.

(Week 4 pictures have been added to our PICTURE GALLERY.  Be sure to check them out!)

Thursday, August 27

Homework change for Tonight - Study Links 1.8.  Updates have been made to the Homework page.

We look forward to seeing all parents at the 4th Grade Parent Meeting this evening from 6-7.

Wednesday, August 26

Math students are MARVELOUS!!! We had such a good testing day! Students took the test serious and their scores show it!!  It will be just a few days before we are able to send tests home, just because some students are finishing up or fixing errors.  You should expect to see Math Tests come home in Monday's Data Binders.  Please look for them because it will be a great cause for celebration!

Remember, our parent meeting is tomorrow from 6-7 in the Needham cafeteria.  Please come join us to have all your 4th grade questions answered.

Tuesday, August 25

Homeroom: Orange and yellow papers are coming home today with information about Thursday's meeting and FlatRock.  Please look this information over.

Math:  Test tomorrow over Unit 1.  Students are bringing home their study guide tonight.  They had time to work on it in class, but even if they finished, I asked them to review it with a parent at home.  They were also encouraged to bring their Math Notebook and SRB home to help them with the answers.  If they have any difficulty they should circle that question.  There will be time to ask questions before the test in the morning.   Remember, if you need an additional copy of the Test Review, all homework is available on our website.

Monday, August 24

YEP! WE DID IT!!! Today we were able to take our cool class picture! It did turn out pretty cool!!  I am so glad everyone is back and healthy!  Check out more cool class pictures in Week 4 of our Picture Gallery.

MATH: The HOMEWORK page is updated on our website so be sure to check it out.  While you are there you might notice the Unit Review for tomorrow's homework. We will have our first unit test this Wednesday.

Friday, August 21

Wow!  What an incredible week!  It really flew by.  The students have done a great job adapting to 4th grade!  They know the expectations and they follow them!  I couldn't ask for a better class. If you would like to see some adorable pictures of our shining stars be sure to check out our Picture Gallery with new pictures from the week!  Be warned though! The smiles are contagious!

Sadly one picture you won't see in the folder is our class picture.  We have had a hard time keeping everyone healthy and at school this week.  Please encourage students to eat healthy, get good sleep, and wash those hands!  Nothing compares to soap and water for keeping the germs away!

We decided that we weren't meant to take our class photo until Monday anyway!  We just found out today that we will be getting a new team member on Monday, so it all worked out for the best!  His name is Austin and we are excited for him to join our team!!

Just a reminder that on Thursday, Aug. 27 there will be a 4th Grade Parent Meeting at 6pm.  The parent meeting will cover all things 4th grade. We will also be discussing Flat Rock, our overnight field trip. The trip is Sept. 10-11 and will be $60 per person. There will be financial assistance available. It is the most fun, memorable trip our 4th graders will experience!  We will be sending printed reminder home next week, but if you run into a team mate that might not be getting updates yet, please make sure they are informed about this important meeting.

Thanks for all you do and the wonderful children that you let me spend my days with!

Tuesday, August 18

Fourth grade is off to a very smooth year! The students are doing a great job implementing the 4th grade procedures and expectations.  They act like they are pros!

MATH: Today in Math we worked on the properties of quadrilaterals and quadrangles.  If you want to involve your child in a conversation about their school day, try asking them the following questions:

What is the difference between a quadrilateral and quadrangle? There isn't one! A quadrilateral is a 4 sided shape and a quadrangle is a shape with 4 angles.  Shapes with 4 sides have 4 angles.  Shapes with 4 angles have 4 sides.  quadrilaterals and quadrangles are the same. 

Is a Triangle a Quadrangle? No! Tri means 3. quad means 4. A triangle has 3 sides A quadrilateral had 4.  

What are two examples of Quadrangles? Square, rectangle, trapezoid, rhombus, kite, parallelogram.

HOMEROOM: Tomorrow is the day!  Not only will be get to take our MATH NWEA, we - cross your fingers! - will also get to take our class picture.  Be sure to bring those sunglasses!!