A Happy Week in November (11/07-11/11)

Happy Monday parents! We can't believe that it is only two full weeks until Thanksgiving break. With that being said, there is a lot that needs to be accomplished in these upcoming weeks. Please take a look at what your child will be completing this week in fourth grade.

Math - The students continue to work through unit 3 on fractions and their different properties. Their unit 3 test will be given next Thursday, which means that a study guide will be sent home on Wednesday. This will be optional again, but worth two extra credit points in they complete it. This Friday, the students will be completing their Study Island Benchmark for math. A paper will be sent home with how your child did on this benchmark. I ask that you sign it and return it at your earliest convenience.

Science - In Science, we are continuing to work through on Earth's Water unit. The next two weeks we will focus on weather and its patterns. The students will also learn about clouds and how different clouds can help us predict different types of weather patterns. They will have a short pop quiz this Friday.

Reading- We will begin our Nonfiction Unit!  It is so important that children learn how to read all different types of nonfiction texts.  The students will practice all sorts of strategies from making connections to analyzing nonfiction texts. Encourage them to read types of nonfiction texts at home such as an informative magazine, the newspaper, or an educational blog.

Writing- The students will be working on writing opinion essays. We will use many techniques to elaborate.

Word Work- Tic Tac Toe is due Tuesday, Nov. 8th!

Social Studies- We will look at Pennsylvania's landforms and regions

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES!

To access the portal:

• Go to the district website
• Click on the parent portal and scroll down to parent-teacher conferences
• Login using your child's seven digit ID number for both the username and password
• Scroll down to the teacher and click on the conference time you would like

Ms. Duke and I will work together to try and make sure we have the chance to meet with every parent  if possible. Also, for those of you who do not have access to a computer, we will be sending a paper form home to help out with this issue. Please remember times are a first come first serve basis.

Upcoming Dates:

November 1st-15th: Thanksgiving Can Food Drive
*Please donate brownie mix for fourth grade

November 9th - Camo/Tie-Dye Day

November 17th- Parent Teacher Conferences 5-8pm

November 21st- Parent Teacher Conferences 8am-8pm

November 22nd - Parent Teacher Conferences 8am-12pm

November 21-28- Fall Vacation