Fourth Grade Newsletter 3rd Nine Weeks
February 25th, 2008Fourth Grade Newsletter
February 25, 2008
Dear Parents,
The third Nine weeks is quickly coming to end. We realize that the snow days have put us off track a bit, but we really need to focus back on school.�
We are still having some homework and behavior issues that need to be addressed. Please help your child be more responsible for their work and their attitude by checking their planners daily.
Also, please remember that we have sent home Good Faith Policies. These are the guidelines and rewards that your child can earn for completing homework, taking their time on he tests, and having and a great attitude.
Important Dates:
February 25 – March 7 PAS testing window
February 27 – Field trip to High School
February 29 – Book Character Day activities
March 3 – 13th Book Fair
March 3 – Group Picture money due
March 12 – Spring Pictures
March 20 – Title I Open House – Science Fair Showcase and Parent SBDM elections
March 31 – April 4 Spring Break
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January 2 – March 14
Reading: Class read: Shiloh, Treasures Unit 5
Writing: Poetry and selecting of Portfolio pieces
Math: Math Investigations: Fraction Cards and Decimal Squares; Moving Between Solids and Silhouettes
Social Studies: Regions of Kentucky; First Kentuckians; Early Kentucky Exploration
Science: The Earth and the Universe (Including Energy Transformations 4.6.2); Motions and Forces (including Energy Trans. 4.6.3, 4.6.4, 4.6.5)
Visual Art: Principles of Design (Balance, Pattern, Emphasis, Contrast);West African Art (Functional); Texture
Practical Living (Health): Health Education: Safety; Consumer Decisions and Financial Literacy (Junior Achievement)
