It's hard to believe that we have finished the first month of the year! We will be finished with fourth grade before we blink. Please remember that third quarter is some of our toughest core content. Our blog is full of resources to help you in each subject area. Here is what is happening this week:
Social Studies:
We are starting a New Module on Creating a New Government. This week we are discussing the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Preamble. There will be a test (for Mrs. Derry's class-other classes please check with your child's teacher) on the Preamble on Friday, Febuary 17th. The students will have to recite the Preamble. Please look for the directions coming home on this Friday. Here are some helpful links:
Derry Preamble directions
Copy of the Preamble-printable
Reading: We are almost at the end of Johnny Tremain. The students are having to dig a little deeper in thought and are showing what they are learning through their writing.
Language: Possessive Nouns/Text structure
Writing: We are working on breaking apart writing prompts. We have been discussing Black History Month and some of the African Americans who have made a difference throughout history.
Math: This week in math, we will continue with Module 5 lessons 12-15. Students took a Topic B checkpoint quiz on Friday in all math classes. Test corrections are available for these type of checkpoints. We should finish Topic C by Friday. There will be a checkpoint on Friday or the first of next week. Please check your child's agenda for specific assessment dates.
Maestri and Fortson have assigned Quarter 3 Week 4 morning work that is due on Friday. Please remember that these classwork packets are due each week and that they are graded.
Science: We are in our Physical Science unit. This week, we will continue with energy and energy sources. Please check with your child's teacher for specific science related assignments.
Please don't forget to return your permission slip and $1 for the UT band performance on Wednesday, February 8th. Students who don't return this will have a study hall period during this time.
