Fourth Grade Weekly Update
Week of August 21-25
Welcome to 4th Grade!
As always, please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have!
Please remember to check communication folders sent every Thursday.
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MAP Testing
Please do not forget that MAP Testing is on Tuesday (Aug. 22) and Wednesday (Aug. 23).
We have attached a link that explains what MAP testing is more in depth if you have questions.
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It takes a village!
Meet your village!
We are here to help you and your child in any way!
Ms. Gibson
4A Teacher
Ms. Sebastian
Mrs. Smith
Ms. Johnson
Mrs. Manning
Mrs. Staphylaris
Mrs. Montgomery
Mr. Wilson
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What did we learn this week?
- Students were able to learn about the prefix: un-
- Students began their knowledge based unit on weather. They were able to read about different types of clouds and what weather they bring.
Writing
- Students were able to practice writing opinion paragraphs in order to prepare for opinion essays.
Math
- Students reviewed place values and the relationship between different numbers being 10 times greater each place.
Science
- Students learned about various weather measuring tools and how they work. They were even able to create their own weathering tool!
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What will we be learning next week?
Reading
- Reading nonfiction texts about weather instruments.
- Learning about the water cycle.
- Reading a fable about the sun and the wind to identify the moral of the story.
Writing
Math
Please feel free to watch the videos below with your child to see what we will be learning.
Science
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ESOL
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EIP
Tips for getting your child prepared for 4th grade!
- Continue to practice multiplication facts at home!
- Discuss place values in everyday situations. For example, if you are watching TV on channel 1,985, discuss the value of each digit. This can also be done with shopping receipts!
- Here is an additional video your child can watch if they need additional help with multiplication and place value.
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Reading Specialist Advice
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IRR
What does IRR mean?
Immediate Reinforcement and Remediation
- The Immediate Reinforcement and Remediation (IRR) method is advocated as a systematic approach to aid in the success of mainstreamed elementary slow learning- and learning-disabled students.
- We focus on the foundational skills in Math, Reading and ELA to enforce the learning, understanding and application of grade level standards within the General Education classroom setting.
- Park Street Elementary IRR Team asks, that each student practices reading at home with a parent and or family members 10-15 min per day ( A text that they are -interested in, Newspaper, Comic Book, Magazine, Decodable Book, etc.).
- For Math, we ask that each student practices building their knowledge and understanding of Double-Digit Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication and Division Facts.
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Important Dates
August
Tuesday-Friday, 22nd- 25th - MAP Testing
Wednesday, 23rd- Vision 2 Learn
September
Friday, 8th- Coffee with the Principal
Wednesday, 20th- Fall Student Pictures
Monday-Friday, 25th-29th - Fall Break, NO SCHOOL
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Additional Information
Transportation
If there is a change in transportation arrangements, we require notice from the parent before allowing students to be transported by anyone other than a parent. You may send in a note with your child or email parkstreet@marietta-city.org with the details of the change. We do not allow students to walk or to ride home with unauthorized people. If you must make a change during the day, notify the school office staff before 2:30 p.m.
Pick-up by Car in the Afternoon
Anyone picking up a child must have his/her Panther Car Tag. If you do not have a Panther Car Tag, you may get one by coming to the front office.
Tardy Drop-Off
When a student arrives late (after 8:30), an adult must sign the student in at the office.
Early Pick-Up
Please limit early pick-up of children to emergencies and appointments. If a child is out for any portion of the school day, the missed time is recorded as a tardy. A note sent in the morning will help us to have your child ready. To avoid interruptions to instruction, no student will be released between 2:45 and 3:15. Parents will be asked to wait for the dismissal bell. Come to the office to check out a student. Please be prepared to present photo identification upon request. No student will be released to an unknown or unauthorized person.
Late Pick-Up
Students waiting to be picked up will be supervised until 3:30. After 3:30 they may be sent to the After School Program if they are pre-registered ($10 fee). Regular after school charges will apply. Many parents sign up for the program so their children can attend in case of emergency.