It is that time of year when the clocks change and warmer
weather approaches! It also means
in fourth grade, there is a lot going on in the classroom and school that you
should be aware of:
First round of PARCC testing:
PARCC testing – ELA dates:
Wednesday,
March 25
Thursday,
March 26
Friday,
March 27.
Math testing
are:
Wednesday,
April 1
Thursday,
April 2
We participated in a times MATH PARCC Mock test on
Wednesday March 11th and will have a MOCK ELA PARCC with the
students on Wednesday, March 18th. Please see the letter send home with more information about
PARCC.
Science: We are
wrapping up our simple machine unit.
Students will take their test on Friday, March 20th. Please see their study guide and refer
to sites on the class blog to help review study.
Social
Studies: I was
thrilled with the states and capitals test on the MidWest. The students will soon be moving to
various classrooms to explore the physical features, climate, natural resources
and the economy of the Midwest.
Each region we move to the students expand their knowledge of each of
these categories and compare what they have learned with what they are learning
about the region. Take some time
to view the EDUPLACE interactive map site with your child and discuss what they
are learning about.!
Math: We are midway
through unit 8, Adding and Subtracting Decimals. We move on to the final lesson of the week where the
students need to apply their knowledge of decimals to solve real-world
problems. It is our hope to wrap up this unit next Tuesday, March 24th.
Reading /
Writing: The students recently completed their Trimester 2 writing
pieces where they had to write an informational piece about a topic of
choices. I was so proud of their
effort and stamina working for 1 ½ to 2 hours! These will be coming home soon. Please check them over with your child and return them. Must of the focus has been on
connecting the writing to reading via practice PARCC samples. The children have worked to learn the
format of the test, yet have realized that all we have been working on this
year has helped prepare them for this assessment.
Spring Fling – Thanks to those who have sent in either their
$5.00 or camping items! All items
or money are due by March 23rd.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please
don't hesitate to contact me!
Thank you for your continued support!
