Smokies Baseball Game update

Parents, in an effort to give you the most up to date information please note the following:

-We NEED to know no later than Friday, April 1st if you are attending the game.  We must turn in our numbers to them by tomorrow.

-Update on cost:  $5 to park and $9 for the ticket at the stadium

-PLEASE plan to meet us at our section.  It causes much confusion if you try to meet us at our entrance.

-Remember that every fourth grader in the county will be attending this.  Think:  bus traffic jam!!! You might want to plan accordingly on arriving/parking. Your parking spaces are located in a different location than bus parking.

-concession and souvenirs- students are allowed to bring money for this.  However, it is their responsibility to keep up with this money and they must purchase and consume food before boarding the bus.  There will be long lines.  Students can only go with a chaperone.

Thank you as always for your flexibility and understanding!

Weekly Updates for March 28th

Welcome to 4th Quarter!  It's amazing how quickly our school year flies.  We are really talking to our students over these next few weeks about endurance and the importance of finishing strong.  They have grown so much over the past few months and we are so proud of all they have accomplished.  Please note the following:

Important and Upcoming:

• Report Cards went home on Thursday/Monday.  Please sign and return these by Wednesday for no penalty.  If you have any questions about your child's grade, please do not hesitate to contact us.  Don't forget that the last quarter will be mailed to you if you choose this option or will be available for pickup after we get out of school.  
• April 8th- Mrs. Derry's birthday!
• April 9th- Tentative garden build day- we are looking for any parents that have skills!  The more parents that we have the quicker we can get our four new beds built. I will be sending out a flyer soon.  
• April 11th- Smokies Field Trip-We sent home a note asking parents to to let us know if you are planning to attend with your child-thank you for letting us know! We have turned in our numbers based on this. Hope for great weather!
• April 19th- Fortson/Derry/Clauss/Maestri Field Trip
• April 26-29-TN Ready testing

Math:

Derry- We will continue with decimals.  This week we will continue with hundredths.  We have been working on creating a foundational understanding of decimals as they relate to tenths and hundredths. There will be some homework assignments.  Please check your child's agenda daily. 

Fortson- We will continue this week with metric conversions.  There will be several homework assignments and a quiz this week to determine understanding of this new unit concept.  

Fortson HawkEye class:  We have started our bridge challenge. If you have some time during 9:45-10:15 on any day, we would love to have you!  A email will go out to all our families with information about this opportunity.  Please pass the word!  Bridge Breaking Day- TBA.

Reading:

This week we will focus on integrating our reading standards with our Social Studies content.  Students will learn about the New Madrid earthquakes, early abolitionists in TN and other famous people.  We will be using the SS weekly.  Please check the work plan (Fortson) and agenda for Derry's weekly assignments.  Fortson will have a Status of the Class on Friday.  Please make sure that your child has a chapter book on that day at school!

ELA:

This week we will continue our focus on adverbs and TN Ready test questions. 

Social Studies: We are working on the Westward Expansion and will be focusing on several leaders. This week we are discussing Frances Wright, Elihu Embree, Virginia Hill, and Sequoyah.  

Science:  This week we will continue with our energy and light unit.  Students will have a chance to experience hands on activities with light.  The energy packet that was due last Thursday is due by Tuesday (Fortson) and Wednesday(Derry) for no penalty. Late points will begin after this date.  

Arbor Day Fun Pictures

 

 

Weekly Updates for 3/7

Testing is complete...for part 1!  Our students were amazing and we are thankful and appreciate you having your child here to test on those days.  We know that some students had to reschedule appointments, so thank you! Here is what is happening this week:

Wednesday-Friday:  We will be back on normal schedule this week.
Thursday 3/10: Russ/Malone/Johnson/Stansberry will be going on the field trip
Friday 3/11:  Hawk Walk

Math:  This week we will continue with decimals in Mrs. Fortson and Mrs. Derry's class.  Please check your child's agenda each night to determine what if any homework has been assigned.  Fortson math class will have a unit assessment on Tuesday.

Reading:  This week we will have a new reading selection.  Students will complete a flapbook for this selection.  There should be plenty of time at school to complete this.  If it is not mostly completed by Thursday, it will become homework.  Please check agenda for specific assignments for each class.

Science:  This week we will continue our focus on matter and physical changes.  We are planning a few hands on activities.

Social Studies: We will focus on the Trail of Tears and the War of 1812.  Students will receive a new SS weekly to help supplement and provide a resource.