Weekly Update!

 

Happy Friday Parents,

It was a great week in 4th grade! As you know, this week we wrapped up our first Reader’s Workshop unit on fiction. The students were so engaged in this unit and the book Tiger Rising! The excitement in the room today leading up to the movie was contagious! It was so nice to see the students so invested and excited! We were able to hold some rich conversations on how a movie and book can be similar yet different. I have taught this unit every year, and it’s still one of my favorites! 

Fall Conferences:

As we head towards the second half of the 1st quarter, I would like to meet with each family for a conference to go over student progress, and see how things are going for you so far. These meetings will take place either in person or virtually through Google Meet. Fall conferences will take place throughout the month of October since we have so many students and I am trying to balance all of you and my own family. I will have several options available, and sign ups will be scheduled through a Google Sheet I made. 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.   

Addition and Subtraction Study Guide:

The study guide for our Addition and Subtraction unit went home this week. Please help your child work on it a little each night as we learn the content. The study guide questions are due on October 27th. Their study guide should be in their homework folder under the ‘Study Guides’ label.

 Focus Areas for the Coming Week:

• Writing:  We are learning the structure of Writer’s Workshop and talking about what makes a good writer. We will set some writing goals!

•  Math:  We will estimate sums of large numbers and learn about the different addition properties. The study guide already went home. Test date will come soon. Study guide questions are due Friday, October 27th. 

• Virginia Studies:  We will review Chapter 2 - Virginia’s First People and take the test on Wednesday, October 18th. Please make sure your child is looking over their study guide. 

• Science: We will begin talking about Virginia’s natural resources and the watershed.

I hope you have a wonderful and relaxing weekend! My husband is away until Monday so I am on my own juggling all 3 children and their sports! It’s sure to be busy, but I am excited to spend some quality time with them. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out!