October 26, 2009
The fourth grade is entering a nice rhythm as we are now accustomed to our
very hectic schedule. We continue to work on organizational strategies, note
taking, and other fundamental academic skills.
Additionally, students have begun to learn the states and capitals. We have
fun learning them using a song and video. Each week, we will introduce 7 - 9
new states and their capitals and students will be quizzed on them. We also
will be playing games and teaching other memorization strategies. Please
remind the students to study each night - practicing not only the state and
its capital, but the spelling, as well.
In science, we are learning about the scientific method, helping is to prepare
for the Science Fair.
We hope you are using Think Central, the online Storytown reading series.
Children have access to the text book, as well as any material we are working
on in class. Directions on how to log on to Think Central are located on the
page with the 'Storytown' link. If you need your child's username and
password, please email me.
Please do not send soda for lunch and limit sugary snacks.
Thank you!
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Dates to remember:
Friday, October 30 - Report Cards sent home
Wednesday, November 11 - Parent Teacher Conferences
(If you have not yet done so, please contact Jill in the office to
make an appointment. If you need to meet with me another day, please email me
and we will schedule an alternate time.)
Wednesday, November 25 - 1 PM dismissal
Thursday and Friday, November 26 & 27 - Off (Thanksgiving)
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SAVE THE DATES
St. Augustine Trip
March 8, 9, 10 (Monday - Wednesday)
More information to follow!
Class Shabbat Play
Friday, May 21, 2009, 11:30 a.m.
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Please send in a NON PERISHABLE lunch food item by Tuesday, October 27, 2009.
Suggestions include tuna, macaroni and cheese, soup, peanut butter,
non-refrigerated puddings, juice, boxed milk, etc.
Read 20 to 30 minutes each night and fill in the reading log!
All tests and quizzes must be signed and returned to the teacher.
Students may come to school in their PE clothes on Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday. Please remember to bring your Shabbat uniform to change into on Friday.
PLEASE SEND IN BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION! We have a container to collect them
in the classroom. The more you bring, the more money we can get for our
school!
