We started a new unit on multiplication of fractions in chapter 8 and later will be working through chapter 9 on fractions and decimals. Today's lesson on 8.1 was on multiples of unit fractions. They are to complete pg. 459-460. A tutorial is below, if needed. This week's curriculum objectives, important dates, and reminders can be found below.
Math:
Students started lesson 8.1 on multiples of unit fractions, will complete 8.2 on Multiples of Fractions tomorrow, 8.3 on multiplying a fraction by a whole number using models on Wednesday, 8.4 on multiplying a fraction or mixed number by a whole number on Thursday, and 8.5 on problem solving: comparison problems with fractions on Friday.
Science/ Social Studies:
They have started a new science unit on magnetism where they are studying magnetic fields and magnetic forces.
Language Arts:
Students are learning new skills in unit 6. They will be working on: read on-level texts with purpose and understanding; read to identify and explain key story events; write a summary; explain the meaning of the suffixes -ly, ily, -ways, and -wise; sort words by suffixes; spell words with -ly, -ily, -ways, and -wise; infer a character's traits from his or her actions; infer a character's traits from dialogue; reread to find context clues for unfamiliar words; explain the meaning of the suffixes -ly, -ily, -ways, and -wise; collaborate to list and define words with -ly, -ily, -ways, and -wise; identify and analyze a character's voice; write in a voice that conveys a character's traits; identify the characters, setting, and events in a quest story; use details from a text to identify and describe characters, setting, and events; compare and contrast stories with similar themes; use text evidence to support points of comparison and contrast in conversation and in writing; reflect on and share my knowledge about confronting challenges; reflect on reading strategies that I have learned; form and use prepositional phrases; and understand the features of a strong narrative journal entry;
Important Dates
Mar. 11 - 15th
Book Fair This Week
Mar. 13th
Normal Wednesday Early Dismissal
Mar. 14th
Family Night at the Book Fair
Book Fair This Week
Mar. 13th
Normal Wednesday Early Dismissal
Mar. 14th
Family Night at the Book Fair
New: Progress Reports went home. Please sign it and have your child return it to let us know you are aware of his/her progress. If your child has completed their reading log for the month, they will earn free pizza via the Book It! program.
Grading:
This year your child will have letter grades on their report cards. It is important for you to review the papers that come home with your child on a regular basis. If your child has a C or below on an assignment, please help reinforce the concepts and have your child redo the assignment. Sometimes you may also see a 1-4 score on your child’s paper. This type of score reflects a rubric score for the assignment. See the grade equivalents below:
4-A, 3-B, 2-C, 1-D or Below
Interims will keep you informed of your child’s current grades. The first interim, however, will be very general since only a few grades will be given by that date.
Homework:
Please check your child’s homework notebook for daily homework assignments. The basic nightly routine will be 20 minutes of reading AND a math assignment. The math will be the homework pages in the math workbook that correlate with the daily lesson OR a Think Central assignment. Your child should have the pages written down in their notebooks. Mr. Utter will also post daily assignments with how to videos on the G-Force blog.
Snack:
Fourth grade students have a very early lunch this year, so we will not have a snack time. Our time is limited in the afternoon due to recess and specials. Please make sure your child eats a sufficient amount of lunch to get them through the school day.
FYI...
- Looking for extra math practice? Please go to the following site to assist you in parent math newsletters, extra practice for the math units we are working on, games, and many other useful resources to help your child with math concepts. (https://sites.google.com/view/midatlanticmathresource This site is found on the Crossroads homepage.
- If you need to contact any of us, the quickest way is through email. (NOT through Class Dojo).Our emails are as follows:
- If your child will be absent from school, please let the office know with a call, email, or note. You can email the school at CESattendance@am.dodea.edu
- New DODEA rules prohibit food for birthdays so please do not send in cupcakes or other food for your child.
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