Friday, August 29, 2014

The First Week of 4th Grade

     We made it through the first week of school with flying colors!  I am so impressed with the kiddos and how they are showing respectful, responsible, and ready behavior already!
This week we spent a lot of time doing team building activities.  We role played, played a cup game, and laughed and laughed. :)
I did take some time to give each child a fluency screening on Thursday and Friday.  It was nice to hear each child read so I have an idea of what we need to work on. I will share those scores with you next week in a private email.  Students in 4th grade should be reading 90 correct words per minute in the Fall.  Students practiced their Comprehension Tidbits and should be able to teach you how you are to help them with that homework.  The goal for each child is to read 90 correct words per minute and to answer the 4 comprehension questions correctly.  You do need to record each attempt for me along with your initials. These are due each Friday.
Math homework will begin on Tuesday.  Your child will have a math book that they will need to take home  daily and return to school daily.  I do check these.  Your child can choose to do all the assigned weeks problems on one day so they wouldn't have math homework the rest of the week or they can do them nightly. Either way is fine with me.  In math we have begun unit one on multiplication and division.  Most kids have forgotten their basic multiplication facts over the summer so we will be relearning them.
When you send in snacks please do not send in bananas or items with peanuts in them. We do have some food allergies in the room.
Your child will be bringing home a note next week about needing some artifacts for Social Studies. Please look for the note on Thursday or Friday.
Please remember that Parent Night is on Sept. 11th between 5:00 and 6:30.  There will be three sessions for 30 minutes each. You only need to attend one session.
I am looking for a parent who is willing to collate and staple my book orders at home for me.  If you are interested please send me an email and I will call you.
Enjoy the three day weekend!
Mrs. Thompson