See classroom calendar for the week's specials.
Math & Science Textbooks Online: The math & science textbooks are now on my website. Here are the steps to go to the books.
Click on Recommended Websites (left menu)
Click on the math & science textbook link (first one)
Click the green box (e-products)
User Name=4students2
Password=4444
Click on the grade 4 math or science textbook
You will be able to locate any page in the book by following the directions (using the drop down menus). If you have any questions please contact me.
Classroom Announcements
November 12, 2008
Dear Parents,
Math: We are working on chapter 24: Customary Measurement. We have spent a lot of class time practicing measuring with halves, fourths, and eighths. Challenge your child to measure numerous household items for more practice using a ruler. The 6’s multiplication test is tomorrow, and the first Drops in the Bucket Quiz is this Friday. Please make sure your child is studying.
Writing: We have begun mapping out Narrative pieces of writing as our transition from Expository to Narrative writing. Please encourage your child to always write in complete detailed sentences.
Science: We are continuing on with chapter 2: Sound. Students are very interested. The chapter 2 test will be next Tuesday.
Social Studies: We are continuing chapter 11: Government of the People. AR points and Reading Logs: Students need to be reading for 30 minutes nightly and completing their reading log (this is a work habits grade) as well as reading and testing on their AR levels. Your child received his/her new AR levels and goal. Please encourage them to work responsibly toward their goals. Progress Reports go home November 21st so your students should have at least half of their AR points by November 17th.
State Mandated Extra P.E.: Please make sure that your child is dressed for indoor/outdoor physical activity. We have added many new video programs to our list of activities.
After School Writing Support: Mrs. Alcala, a fourth grade teacher, will be holding an after school writing support group. If you signed your child up for this writing group it begins tomorrow after school from 3:15-4:30 P.M. Please make sure your child has transportation home at that time.
Upcoming Events: The week of November 24th we will be doing an activity to go along with the book Stone Soup. We will be requesting some items to make our soup, bread, and pumpkin pie. Also we will be looking for volunteers, more to follow. Also, in December the 4th grade will be taking a field trip to Spanish Point to complement our Social Studies curriculum on Florida History. More details to follow. If you are interested in helping out on either of these events please make sure you are PALS approved. Thank you for your support.
Progress Reports: Progress Reports for 2nd Quarter go home on November 21st. Please make sure your child is correcting graded papers for an improved grade and on track with AR points.
Website: www.sarasota.k12.fl.us/lns then click on staff and then click on my name. Check this site for information about homework, upcoming reminders, and a copy of the weekly parent letter. (Don’t forget that sometimes the web is not available.) I will try to be very vigilant in maintaining the information!
Please contact me regarding any questions or concerns. Again my e-mail is Barbara_bell@sarasota.k12.fl.us.
Thank You,
Miss Bell
Upcoming Dates:
Nov. 21-Fall Box Top contest ends
Nov. 25-Stone Soup Event
Nov. 26-28-No School-Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 5-LNS Spirit “Treat” Day
Dec. 8-12-PTO Holiday Gift Shop
Dec. 18-Winter Wonderland Music Festival
Dec. 22-No School-Winter Break
Jan 5-Classes resume
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