Welcome to Fourth Grade

Get ready for agreat year.

4th Grade Math

• We are starting a new math curriculum this year. Some of the strategies will look different. Information will be sent home periodically to help you and your child with these.

• If you have questions, please let us know.

4th Grade Reading

• Harcourt stories–Weekly tests & assignments

• Literature studies• The majority of AR reading will be

done at home.

4th Grade Writing

• Develop stories & essays using thinking maps

• Organize writing using the Write From the Beginning program

• Be able to write using all of the six traits

• Weekly spelling tests

Social Studies• Arizona studies–Native

Americans–History–Geography–Government

Science• Electricity• Land and Water• Animal Studies• Health

4th Grade Responsibilities

• Agenda• Daily math practice• Daily reading practice• Daily spelling practice• Follow six pillars of character• Turn in all work on time

4th Grade Field Trips

• Fall: Arizona State Capitol & Wesley Bolyn plaza

• Spring: To be announced

Remember:

• Save your box tops• Save Campbells soup labels

Give Me Five!

• PTSO is requesting families to commit 5 hours of volunteer time to our school throughout the year.– In the classroom– PTSO activities– Field trips– Library or cafeteria help– Help from home