Fourth Grade Weekly Update
Week of January 8-12
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.
Please note, the last day of school before Holiday Break is Tuesday, December 19!
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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. Wright
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Welcome Back!
We are so excited to come back and continue to work with your child to expand their knowledge!
The results from this exam will help us monitor your child's individual growth and help us determine how we can better serve your child.
Please ensure students arrive to school on time and have a healthy breakfast.
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What will we be learning next week?
Math
Students will review finding equivalent fractions and comparing fractions. We will also begin to order fractions with unlike denominators.
Reading/Writing
Students will begin their unit on America's Westward Expansion.
Science
Students will compare stars and planets.
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ESOL
Please use one of the links below if you would like to sign up to read to your child’s class. You can bring your own book or read a book at school. We have books in Spanish available also. Thank you!
Utilice uno de los enlaces a continuación si desea inscribirse para leer en la clase de su hijo. Puedes traer tu propio libro o leer un libro en la escuela. Tenemos libros en español disponibles también. ¡Gracias!
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EIP
Tips for getting your child prepared for 4th grade!
- Continue to practice multiplication facts at home!
- Engage in home discussions with your child about different fractions. This can be discussed during baking or cooking.
- Here is an additional video your child can watch if they need additional help with multiplication.
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Reading Specialist Advice
READING AT HOME
This is a great source of books for kids to access from home. Please note that after 5pm it will not let students enter.
If you have a phone you just need to download the free getepic app.
CODE: jdi0463
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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.
- Specialized instruction
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Counseling
Not only are we here to help your child in their academics, but we are also her to help them navigate their social-emotional learning journey!
Feel free to check out the Counseling Corner, it has many helpful tips!
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Important Dates
December
4th Grade: Safety Village Field Trip
Monday, January 8
MAP Assessment
January 9 – 12, 2024
Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School
Monday, January 15
ACCESS Testing
Wednesday, January 18
MAP Science Assessment (In Specials Class)
January 16 – 17, 2024
Semester Awards Ceremony
Thursday, January 18- 1:00-1:45
MAP Golden Ticket Party
Friday, January 26⋅1:30 – 3:00pm
Valentines Grams Fundraiser
January 29 – February 9, 2024
Coffee with the Principal
Friday, February 2⋅8:30 – 9:00am
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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.