Week of August 19th

 We had an amazing first week of school! I went home exhausted every day (I am sure my students did too), but it was a good tired. I am so excited about my class this year and all the growth we are going to make together. You all have such wonderful kids and you should feel so proud of them and the way you have raised them!

ELA:

This week in ELA we will continue to review vocabulary procedures as well as review our 4th Grade Essential 44. We are also learning about the importance of getting a good night's sleep and reading articles about that while we practice annotating as we read to help with reading comprehension. 

Math:

This week in math we will continue working on our multiplication facts. We have been using a fun Multiplication Mashup that puts multiplication facts to music. The kids have really been enjoying it and you can find that by clicking HERE. 

Your student will begin math homework this week practicing their multiplication facts on Xtramath.com. This will be daily math homework each school day until they have mastered their math facts. You will know that they have mastered them when they bring home a certificate that was signed by me. :)

Agendas and Home Folders:

Your student will be getting a monthly grade in Study Skills for bringing their agenda and home folder back to school each day. Their agenda should be shown to you each evening and you should sign it. They get 3 points per day; 1 point for their home folder, 1 point for their agenda, and 1 point for showing their agenda to you and having you sign it. We are working really hard on instilling responsibility in our students this year and making sure they are keeping track of their assignments and whether or not they have completed them. 

Wall of Fame:

A new addition to the classroom this year is our "Wall of Fame" I took a picture of each of my students to add to the frame on the back wall. They turned out so cute! If you would like a copy of your student's picture, email me and I will send it to you. :)

Class Pet:

I sent home an email last week about Squeaks, our class pet. No one emailed me letting me know they thought their student would be too distraught if/when he were to die this year. :) I sent home a Class Pet Waiver with your student last week to ensure no one has an allergy. I have to have that signed and returned from every student before I am allowed to bring Squeaks in. I am still missing this from a few students so hopefully Squeaks will get to come in soon.