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Fourth Grade Newsletter 8.23
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Updates and Reminders for the week ending 8/23

This Week We…

Math: Continue exploring place value by exploring comparison & learning to round multi-digit whole numbers.

Family Tip Sheet 


ELA:
 Module 1 Family Tip Sheet

Examine how someone can show a great heart, figuratively. Investigate how biographies build knowledge about a great heart. Finally begin to use focus statements and evidence in writing an informative paragraph.

Science:

Continued moon phases and explored earth's tilt &  rotation.

Social Emotional Learning (SEL):

Launched our second step curriculum on empathy and respect.

Next Week We Will…

Math: Take our Mid-Module Assessment on Place Value. Begin exploring multi-digit addition.

Family Tip Sheet 


ELA:

Begin to investigate what it means to have a great heart, literally. Investigate the word part circ. Notice and wonder about The Circulatory Story as we organize our thoughts of what is happening.

Reading skills we will work on

  • determine main idea and how it is supported by key details
  • Use reference materials to clarify key vocabulary
  • Identify and explain figurative language

Science: Continue exploring  moon phases and earth's tilt &  rotation. Took our first test on Thursday!

Social Emotional Learning (SEL):

Continued our second step curriculum on empathy and respect.

Moments to Celebrate!

Students navigated  beginning of year screeners with flexibility and focus!

We met with our first grade book buddies for the first time this school year!

We Need Your Help

Please remember to make sure outerwear is labeled and indoor outerwear is in uniform colors.

Please provide one pair of headphones for your Kingfisher.

Announcements and Reminders

Dates to Remember

August 30th  Teacher workday

Have a Great Weekend! See you on Monday!