Friday, December 16, 2016

                                     

	As the cold winter weather sets in, please make sure you send your child with hats, gloves, winter jackets, boots, etc. Please label the clothing as things tend to get lost in our busy hallways. Our travels around the world have been exciting! Ask your child about Germany and Mexico!
Subject	Learning Targets and Activities for week of:  12/19-12/21
Reading	Students have been able to explore a variety of poems, prose (stories), and plays this past week. Students are discovering the different elements of each type of writing. We are learning about their similarities and differences. Next week, we will be doing a few poetry attacks and plays in class.:)  We will continue these learning targets into 3rd quarter. Congratulations to the students who finished their 30 Book Challenge this month! They are now moving into their 60 Book Challenge. I continue to check in with each of your children regarding their weekly reading goals and 30 Book Challenge. Be on the lookout for an OPTIONAL hot chocolate reading challenge to do over break! Homework: Read for 20 minutes each night.
Writing	Student writing pieces are coming together nicely! Students are working on their introductions and conclusions. Next week, we will work on revising and editing our final pieces. Students will continue putting together their actual books when we return from break. Your child is welcome to print out text features for their book if they would like over break.   Also, please have your bring in a picture of himself/herself for their About the Author page.
Word Study	Vocabulary Homework: Due Tuesday, 12/20
	Due to the snow day on Thursday, we will be taking our summative in math on Monday. Study guides went home earlier this week. We will begin having conversations about fractions and decimals during the few days we have left before break.:) Homework Due: No homework
Content Areas	Social Studies - Thank you for your help with students printing pictures for their posters! Next week we will be presenting the posters and moving on to the French and Indian war after break.
	To celebrate a great first half of 4th grade we will be watching a movie titled “The Secret Life of Pets” on Wednesday. The movie is rated PG. If you do NOT want your child to watch, please let us know asap so we can plan a different option. If we don’t hear from you, we will assume it is okay for your child to watch. Also, we invite your child to bring in a beach towel, nut-free snack, and drink (no pop please) to watch the movie!

Reminders & Important Information

Important Dates:

Orchestra Practice-12/19-9:15-10:40 am

Orchestra Concert-12/20-6:30pm AHS

Winter Festival Party-12/21-1:15-2:00

End of 2nd Quarter-12/21

Winter Break - 12/22- 1/3/17 -Welcome back to school on January 4th!

Report Cards-1/6