Welcome Back!
We are looking forward to seeing everyone tonight at 5pm. We will start in the gym. Team Derry-Fortson will be in the classrooms (start in your child's homeroom); Team Russ-Stansberry is planning to meet in an alternate location-this will be announced tonight; Team Maestri-Johnson-DeBolt will be meeting in the library. You don't want to miss this opportunity to gain valuable insight into fourth grade and our content. You will be able to ask questions! If your child comes with you tonight, please make sure he/she has a book, work or something else quiet to do while we meet.Here is what is happening this week:
Reading/ELA:
This week we will focus on writing good sentences and how to set up and write an outline. We will also be starting our novel, Because of Winn Dixie. Because we have limited copies of these books, your child will be reading this in class. If your child has his/her own copy, he is welcome to use it. You are also welcome to read along with us at home if you have your own copy. This is a great way to reinforce what we are reading in class.
Social Studies:
This week we are working on geography-land forms. Your child will have a notebook for this class.
Math:
We have started our math curriculum and our first unit is Place Value. This concept builds on previous grades and is creating a foundation of number sense that will help your child be successful in fourth grade. The MATH page on the blog is filled with great resources for each unit. Please check it out if you have any questions!
Science:
We began our science content talking about the Engineering Design Process, inventions and innovators. We are working on the importance of understanding and planning before we actually start to create or design. This carries over into all of our subject areas! We will be moving into the scientific method, how scientists collect and record data and science tools. Students have a science notebook that they can use to review before quizzes and assessments.
We have LOVED getting to your know your child this past week. We have an amazing group of kids this year and we know that there are many memories to be made. Please remember that your child's teacher(s) are available any time via email to answer questions or concerns that you might have.
