Final 4th Grade Newsletter 2016

Dear 4th Grade Families,

      We would like to take a moment to thank you. It has been a true privilege having your children in class. We have enjoyed watching them mature into responsible, well mannered, independent students. We are so proud of their hard work this year! Of course we are sad to see them move on, but we cannot wait to hear of the great things they will accomplish in fifth grade and beyond. Fourth grade families you have gone above all expectations this year! We thank you for your generosity and jumping in to help without any hesitations. 

Please enjoy this well deserved summer!

The 4th Grade Team

(Report Cards and Data Sheets were sent home in backpacks. Final grades will be posted on Skyward soon!)

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You're Invited!

Who: All Elementary Students & Parents Who Wish to Come

When: Monday, May 23rd from 9:15-10:30 am

Where: RPE Cafeteria (standing room only)

Attire: Formal- Wear your best outfit.

What You Need to Know: 

* Students may choose to dress up for this event. They need to be in nice, dressy clothing OR school uniform.

* Students will be chosen to receive awards based on achievements for this school year. 

* Like the Oscars, not all students will be receiving an award.

* This is a laid back, yet fun, award ceremony to recognize our amazing students!

4th Grade Newsletter

May 2-6

4th Grade Newsletter

April 25-29

4th Grade Newsletter

April 18-22

Art Room #33 News: 4th grade students are creating recycled art projects in honor of Earth Day. Each student in Mrs. Voris and Mr. Pennington’s classes will be using recycled thin cardboard in their art project. Please have your child bring in 1 empty cereal, pasta, snack, or shoe box by 4/25.

Thank you,

Mrs. Conder

4th Grade Newsletter

April 11-15

4th Grade Newsletter

April 4-8

Newsletter March 14-18

March 14-18

Have a safe and fun spring break!

4th Grade Newsletter

March 7-11

If you are chaperoning the upcoming field trip on Friday (3/18) to the State Museum, details will be sent home soon! Thank you for your patience. 

March 4th Newsletter

February 29- March 4

February 19th Newsletter

February 15-19

Click here to find books in your child's lexile range.

February 12th Newsletter

February 8-12

Newsletter February 5th

February 1-5

January 27th Newsletter

January 25-29

January 22, 2016 Newsletter

January 18-22

January 15, 2016 Newsletter

January 11-15

Super Bowl of Reading

On Friday, February 5th the fourth grade students will be participating in our annual Super Bowl of Reading event. Within their classroom, students will be put into teams and competing throughout the day using various reading strategies, comprehension and vocabulary skills, as well as earning Reading Counts points. Students may wear a sports jersey on this day. At some point  they will get to go to our lobby concession stand. We will have hot dogs, popcorn, and chips. Your child may bring their own drink to have during concession stand time. Everything has been taken care of except for the chips. If you are able to donate a bag of chips for our lobby concession stand, that would be greatly appreciated. (We are not picky on what type of chips are donated.) We only ask that donations are in by February 3rd.

Thank you so much for your help with this fun day! 

January 8th Newsletter

January 4-8

Long Division (Partial Quotients)

Math Message:  Long Division (Partial Quotients)

 

This week, we began one of the hardest skills in fourth grade math:  long division.  This is a skill that takes time and practice to master.  Everyday Math teaches long division differently (Partial Quotients) than most parents are familiar with.  For children, this is an easier method once they catch on; however, for most adults—it seems foreign and more difficult because it is not the traditional method most of us learned.  We do not recommend teaching your child the traditional method yet, as this might confuse children who are learning and practicing Partial Quotients.  We will be practicing A LOT in class and during workshop.  If your child is still struggling, the SRB is a good reference for parents wanting to help.  Also, your child’s teacher would be happy to answer any questions you might have in assisting your child.  We will continue to practice, practice, practice in class.

        
        During this process (at this time), we are allowing students who have not yet mastered their basic multiplication facts to use a multiplication chart to assist with long division problems.  We want to ensure they are understanding the division process; we’re not checking for basic fact recall.  Although we are allowing this currently, getting stuck on basic facts can really deter students from moving forward, so please ensure your child is working on memorization of facts if necessary. 

Thanks for your support!  

The 4^th Grade Team

**Check out the Math section of the website for helpful links.