November News,
From the NASA Science Files, here are some suggestions for parents to assist
and support their children in the areas of science and mathematics:
Encourage curiosity, questioning, exploration, and experimenting since these
are the pathways to learning in mathematics and science. Ask open-ended
questions that require close attention and stimulate imagination. Listen to
children's ideas and explanations, guiding them to consider alternatives or
find facts supporting their ideas.
Be positive regarding any difficulties or personal experiences you may have
had with school mathematics and science. Help communicate the importance of
these subjects and expect your children to be successful in these areas.
Help children see mathematics and science in the world around them. Point out
how mathematics and science are used in work or everyday activities.
Discuss mathematics, science, and technology careers. Encourage children to
ask questions about job requirements and educational preparations needed when
they encounter relatives, neighbors, or friends who have mathematics or
science related occupations.
Math: We are well into our third unit, we have completed 3.5. Each day we
complete a lesson your child will have that units study link page for
homework. It will give them additional practice on what was done in class.
Science: We have started Chapter 6.
Spelling: We will begin unit 10 on Monday November 14.
English: We are learning about parts of a sentence the subject and predicate.
Our Unit test will be on Thursday November 10.
Writing: Mrs. Vellmure teaches writing, The students are currently working on
the writing process.
Social Studies: Mrs. McFarland teaches Social Studies. The students have been
working on Core Democratic Values. They will soon begin a unit on the
Branches of Government.
Reading: We have already had reading groups with with every student. We are
currently going over different stratgies to facilitate reading comprehenshion.
Cursive: Yes, we will be working on cursive writing. Every 4th grader will be
required to know and use cursive writing by the end of the 2nd marking period.