Specials Schedule

Burns’ Homeroom Golden’s Homeroom

Tue/Thus.= P.E. Wed/Fri.= P.E.

Mon.=Art Mon.=Tech

Wed.= Music Tues.= Music

Fri.=Technology Thurs.= Art

September 6-9, 20164th Grade Newsletter

Ms. Burns and Mrs. Golden

We are learning…Extended Text: WonderRead Aloud: How Full is Your Bucket Shared Reading: Bully Beans, Enemy Pie

Reading/Language Arts: How do we determine the theme of a

story? How do we recognize point of view? How do we compare and contrast the

point of view from which different stories are narrated?

How do we recognize narrative elements in a story?

Word Study Why is it important to analyze words to

find patterns? Why is it important to spell grade

appropriate words correctly?

Writing What are transitional words and how do

we use them when we write? How do elements of narrative writing

help me develop and publish a narrative writing piece?

How do accomplished writers edit and revise their writing?

Math How do I solve multi-step word

problems? What is multiplication?

Science What are the three states of matter? What is air? What are the different types of

precipitation? What are the different weather

instruments and what are they used for?

Classroom News for the week:Sept. 6- 1st 9 Weeks Progress ReportsSept. 22- PTSO @ 7:00 p.m.

ALL parent volunteers must complete the Mandated Reporter module for volunteers. This includes any volunteer for school or PTSO. The information to complete the module is on our school website, PTSO Face book page, and a flyer sent home. If you would like to volunteer a confirmation email of completion must be submitted to the front office prior to any volunteer activities. Please review our school website or our PTSO Face book page for more information.

Students may purchase Ice cream for $1.00 on Thursdays.

Notes for Parents

It is important for students to spend 20 minutes each night independently reading. They may choose to read their A.R. book, homework activities, or any other reading

material they are interested in. Research shows students who read 20 minutes per day increase their fluency and comprehension skills.

How to contact us:wburns@effingham.k12.ga.us and

cgolden @effingham.k12.ga.us You may also call the school’s office (754-5522).

HOMEWORK

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Thursday

Holiday Reading:Read 20 minutes Reading Log/ Parent Signature

Math:Timed TestActivity Sheet

Reading:Read 20 minutes Reading Log/ Parent Signature

Math:Timed TestActivity Sheet

Reading:Read 20 minutes Reading Log/ Parent Signature

Math:Timed TestActivity Sheet

Dear Parents,In our class, your child will be participating in weekly interactive “Word Study Activities.” Please encourage your child to look for the Greek and Latin root words we are studying in print material you have in your home. Examples of print material they may find these words in includes books, magazines, recipe books, newspapers, labels, cereal boxes, trading cards as well as E-books and age-appropriate website information they may read on their technological devices. As they read, they may also find words not found on our list with the same Greek or Latin root. They may choose to bring the “new” words they find to share with our class. Thank you for helping to encourage your child to become an engaged learner who gains an understanding words we study are found everywhere!

Our Weekly Word Study List: