We are off and running in 4th
grade! This week students have practiced the expected school behaviors, our
class routines, and have worked to build a community of friends. It has been a
short, but busy week!
Next week we will continue to build our
community, but will also begin math, reading, writing, and social studies
lessons. You will see on grade-level homework assignments. Please
talk to your child about the homework each evening. Homework is a district
expectation. Students are expected to have homework completed and returned the
following morning. Watch for the homework log each evening to let you know the
homework assignment. Students who do not return their homework (completed) will
sit out at recess to fulfill their responsibility. This is a 4th
grade rule.
Also, take some time this weekend to
write a few addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems for
your child. Have them solve the problems independently. They should be able to
solve 4 digit addition problems (that require carrying), 4 digit subtraction
problems (that require borrowing), one digit multiplication problems, and two
digits divided by one digit. For example; 2367+9248=? 5453-1249=?
8x6=? 36/6=?
Ask your child to explain their process for solving while
working. I cannot stress enough how important it is that your child have
these skills secure. We will not practice basic multiplying,
dividing, adding and/or subtracting regularly because we must teach, and
practice, 4th grade skills.
Each Monday we will take a
Spelling pre-test. The test will consist of the words for the week. The weekly
words are sent home on the pre-test and on the back of the homework log. Please
practice the words at home. The final test will be each Friday. Because we are
out of school Monday, we will not start spelling until August 28.
Friday folder forms with
behavior and academic information will begin coming home next Friday. Please look for those forms each week and go
over them with your child, then please sign the form. Your child will return
the form on Monday.
Although headphones were not on
the supply list, your child will need headphones each day. Please send
headphones with your child as soon as you can.
If you get a chance, check out
the class blog. I haven’t added any pictures yet because I am still missing a
few permission slips. Please return those forms on Tuesday. http://simmonsfourthgrade.blogspot.com/
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU
for supporting your child so much already! Our goal is growth. All we want
is for our skills to get better every single day!
Enjoy the eclipse with your
family on Monday! Glasses and safety information are in the folder.
