April 18, 2017

                                                 

	The Leighton Spring Luau has been rescheduled for Friday, April 28th.  Refunds cannot be given if students are unable to attend the new date.
Subject	Learning Targets and Activities for week of:  4/18-4/21
Reading	This week we will be starting to learn about figurative language. Students will be discovering how authors use similes, metaphors, and idioms to help their readers visualize what they are reading. Students will recognize and understand the meaning of these different kinds of figurative language. Homework: Read for 20 minutes each night.
Writing	We are well underway with researching about different cultures. We practiced together how to take notes and discussed what to look for when researching. Students have a graphic organizer and websites in google classroom to assist them in their research. I am encouraging students to find pictures and place in a google document. If possible, we would appreciate them printing pictures at home. They will need a picture of a map where their country is located and the county’s flag. Students have access to a black and white copier here at school. Students will present their projects the afternoon of Wednesday, May 17th. We would love for your family to join us.
Word Study	Skill: -cher(/chur/); -ture (/chur/); -sure (/zhur/); -ure (/yur/) Homework due: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 Test: Thursday, April 20, 2017 Students should complete 2 activities from the choice board for lesson 11. Homework due: Thursday, April 20, 2017
Math	Students have been wrapping up our geometry study with creating their own Geometry Town. They are applying what they learned from class to create a town that has certain angles, lines, rays, polygons, and much more. We are also looking more into patterns and how they grow and the rules they follow. We’ve discovered a variety of ways to organize patterns as well to keep track of our thinking. Homework Due: No Homework!
Content Areas	SS Understanding our representative democracy has become a focus in social studies. We have learned about rights and responsibilities, our 1st amendment rights, and our constitution. Additionally, we will be focusing on the federal and state levels and branches of government. Government Summative: Friday, April, 28th - A study guide will be going home later this week.

Testing Information:

*Your child will need working headphones/earbuds.

Students this year are tested in the following subjects:  Language Arts, Math, and Social Studies.  Each test will be two parts.  Please make note of these dates, and make every attempt to ensure your child is in attendance first thing in the morning of each scheduled test day.  Students who arrive after 9:05 will not be allowed into the classrooms.  Students who are absent will have to miss instructional time on other days in order to make up any missed tests.  Thanks for your cooperation in this matter.  

• Wednesday, April 19- 4th Grade Math Part #2
• Friday, April 26- 4th Grade Social Studies Part #1
• Tuesday, April 27 - 4th Grade Social Studies Part #2

With warm temperatures and the end of 4th grade approaching, we see each year some changes in student behavior. Children are becoming more aware of behaviors and how to “fit in” with other children. We have had many discussions within the classes about the appropriate ways to treat others and inappropriate ways that cause hurt feelings. This also could lend itself to great discussions at home around the dinner table, driving in the car, etc.

Additionally, as the warm weather sets in, the homework will lessen in 4th quarter. We continue to ask that students practice their math facts and read for 20 minutes each night. We want students to be able to enjoy family time and the outdoors these last few weeks.

Reminders & Important Information

Important Dates:

4th Grade Math Part 2 AIR test - 4-19

4th Grade SS Part 1 AIR test - 4-21

4th Grade SS Part 2 AIR test - 4-25

Leighton Luau - 4-28

Book Fair-5-11

Immigration Presentations-5-17 (PM)

Last Day of School- 5-25