Dear Parents,

Specials Schedule

Burns’ Homeroom Golden’s Homeroom

Tue/Thus.= P.E. Wed/Fri.= P.E.

Mon.=Art Mon.=Tech

Wed.= Music Tues.= Music

Fri.=Technology Thurs.= Art

Week of January 30, 20174th Grade Newsletter

Ms. Burns and Mrs. Golden

We are learning…Anchor Text: George Washington’s Socks

Extended Text: The Counterfeit Constitution A Gathering of Days

Reading/Language Arts: How do we determine the theme of a

text? How do I describe a character, setting,

or event in a story by drawing on specific details in the text?

How do I use information presented visually or through conversation and how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears?

Word Study

Why is it important to analyze words to find patterns?

Why is it important to spell grade appropriate words correctly?

Writing

What are transitional words and how do we use them when we write?

How do accomplished writers edit and revise their writing?

How do I support my opinion using facts and details from the text?

Math How do I order decimals? How do I use a number line to compare

and order decimals?

Social Studies How can I compare and contrast the

lives of New England, Mid-Atlantic, and Southern Colonies?

What caused the French and Indian War?

How did Britain pay for the French and Indian War?

4th Grade Classroom NewsJan. 31- Student Dress Down Day for Parent SurveyFeb. 2- Unit 5 TestFeb. 2- Leonard’s Class Photo (students wear uniforms)Feb. 9- PT-Conferences Student HolidayFeb. 13-Winter HolidayFeb. 14- Valentine’s Bags Go HomeFeb. 15- Book Fair OpensFeb. 23-Family Reading Night

Notes for Parents

It is important for students to spend 20 minutes each night independently reading. They may choose to read their A.R. book, homework activities, or any other reading

material they are interested in. Research shows students who read 20 minutes per day increase their fluency and comprehension skills.

How to contact us:wburns@effingham.k12.ga.us and

cgolden @effingham.k12.ga.us You may also call the school’s office (754-5522).

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Thursday

Reading:Read 20 minutes

Reading Log/ Parent

Signature

Math:Adding fractions

flip book.

Reading:Read 20 minutes

Reading Log/ Parent

Signature

Math:Reteach 13-8

Reading:Read 20 minutes Reading Log/

Parent Signature

Math:Study for Unit

5 Test

Reading:Read 20 minutes Reading Log/

Parent Signature

Math:A Kingly Quest

In our class, your child will be participating in weekly interactive “Word Study Activities.” Please encourage your child to look for the Greek and Latin root words we are studying in print material you have in your home. Examples of print material they may find these words in includes books, magazines, recipe books, newspapers, labels, cereal boxes, trading cards as well as E-books and age-appropriate website information they may read on their technological devices. As they read, they may also find words not found on our list with the same Greek or Latin root. They may choose to bring the “new” words they find to share with our class. Thank you for helping to encourage your child to become an engaged learner who gains an understanding words we study are found everywhere!