Weekly Update

Hello Fourth Grade Families, 

It is hard to believe that we are wrapping up our sixth week of fourth grade! This class has been so much fun to get to know, and they are doing an incredible job with distance learning. I continue to extend the BIGGEST thank you to each one of you for supporting your student in this challenging time.  

Fall Conferences:

As we head toward the conclusion of the 1st quarter, I would like to meet with each family for a conference to go over student progress, and see how distance learning is going for everyone. These meetings will take place over google meet, a similar process as the meetings we held in August before the 1st day of school. Fall conferences will take place the last week of October. I will have several options available, and sign ups will be scheduled through Volunteer Spot. Please click HERE to sign up for a 15 minute conference. If none of these days or times work for you, please reach out and let me know. We will work together to find a time that will work with both of our schedules.

Chromebook Assistance

Many of you have asked for the Computer support information that was sent out at the beginning of the year. I have put that information in the Resource tab of my blog so you can find it easily when needed. If you have connectivity or computer questions, please reach out to the support center. 

DRA Testing

Next week I will begin administering the DRA Test. This will be done individually with students during the Small Group Time in our schedule. There will be no small groups held next next week due to testing. Students who are not taking the DRA test during this time, should work on their small group work listed on the agenda in Schoology each day.  Not all students will need to be tested. If your child needs tested, I will email you individually with the date and time, so you can make sure your child is logged in. I ask that you do not help or assist your child with this assessment. This is not graded. It helps me get a better understanding of your child's reading level and needs so I can better plan my instruction based on their needs. 

Student Spotlight

Does your child have work he/she is really proud of? Maybe they would like to show off how hard they are working at home, or want to show how they are demonstrating the 3Rs. Upload a picture or short video of his/her work to share with the whole school! Images and videos shared will be featured on the Student Spotlight segments on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the morning announcements. Students may not be featured right away depending on how many submissions have been made.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHvYFBkX7g6SyitfKAjBNTfmfvcHQzDmRB1K31BwsTOzoMxA/viewform

Focus Areas for the Coming Week:

• Writing:  We will work on our Personal Narrative Unit. The students have chosen the picture of the event in their life they want to focus on and begun writing their draft. We will continue to work through the writing process.  

• Math:  We will work on addition and subtraction. Students should be able to create and solve multi step addition and subtraction problems. 

• Virginia Studies:  We will wrap up the five regions of Virginia. The study guide for chapter 1 in the resources in the Virginia Studies course on Schoology. You can also use the book to study as well. It is called Five Ponds Press and can be found in LCPSGO. Your child knows where to find this. The test date is Friday, October 23rd. 

 I hope that you find some time this weekend to unwind. I plan to spend my day on the ball field and then at home getting some much needed things done around my house. I find it difficult to balance home and work with working at home. I am sure many of you can relate. Please reach out if you have any questions or comments. Have a wonderful weekend!