Friday, October 14, 2011

October 17th-21st, 2011



  • In place of the reading comprehension sheet this week, students will find a writing prompt.  I have also attached a rubric to help guide students on fourth grade writing expectations.  This writing piece and the rubric are due on Friday, October 21st.  Please take the time to read through your son/daughters writing and encourage quality final drafts. Many students need to be reminded to revise and edit; adding those rich descriptive words, and correct spelling and grammar errors.

  • Needed: Dry Erase Markers.  Due to the high use of student dry erase boards, we have run out of dry erase markers.  We use these boards every day in math, and reading. We would love it if you could help replenish our supply.
  • No reaction sheet this week due to conferences.
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences on October 12, 13 were a great success!
     Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to attend.

  • Early Release Day:  Wednesday, October 26, 1:10 dismissal.
  • Fall Festival Parties and Parade, October 31, 2:15 p.m. 
  • Italian Dinner:  Friday, October 21st, 5:30-8:30.  You can still purchase tickets from the front office.  Money earned from this event will help support 6th grade students and their trip to outdoor lab.
  • Math club will be starting soon!  Please check in coming news for information.





1.  Please read the following prompt and respond in a one page, paragraph form. Remember to construct interesting, and detailed sentences!

"If you were as small as a bug, would you rather be able to jump like a grasshopper, fly like a dragonfly, or climb like a spider?" Explain using rich examples.

2.  Main Idea Practice:






3. Have fun playing this division game this week! For a bonus, play the game more than once :)