March 13th - 17th, 2017

• Our State testing begins the week before Spring Break, March 20th thru March 22, from 9:30 to 11:45 each morning.  The tests are all online and they will provide teachers with information as to how students are doing with meeting the State Standards.  Students are encouraged to bring their own headphones or earbuds to school as they can be used during the test.  It would be great if they could leave their cell phones at home on testing days.  If not, we have a process to collect them before testing.  Please help us by ensuring that your child is well-rested and has a good breakfast on test day.

• Click the link below and Check out the on line practice of PARCC testing......

https://parcc.pearson.com/practice-tests/english/

Select fourth grade for english.  There are three sections students will be asked to complete on their scheduled testing days.  

This link provides not only student practice for questions on the PARCC but navigation thru this rigorous test.

What is happening ?

• 3/17  Early release Day, 1:00.

• 3/20  PARCC testing begins 
• 4/3 Students return from Spring Break

1.  PARCC Practice test for fourth grade english.  Some of the same questions will be on the in class test:

https://parcc.pearson.com/practice-tests/english/

2.  IXL:   Area and Perimeter:  BB. 1, BB.2, BB3, BB.4, BB.6, BB.9

                Angles:    Z.1, Z.2, Z.3, Z.4, Z.5

       

February 27 - March 3, 2017

• PARCC Testing is coming up next month, before and after Spring Break. The ELA portions are March 20, 21, and 22nd 9:30 - 11:30. The math portions are April 10th through 13th from 9:30 - 11:30 each day. These are state standardized tests, so make sure your child is getting a good breakfast and is well rested! Teachers have noticed that as students log on and complete portions of fourth grade IXL math and language, this has proved to be an amazing resource to support student understanding.
• Upcoming Field Trip:   Wednesday, April 5th, Colorado History Center. Please be sure to fill out the permission slip and send in trip costs, if you haven't already done so.

Dates to Remember:

• PTSA sponsored Read- a -thon through March 10th. 
• March 3 - Report Cards
• March 3 - Awards assembly 10:00-10:30
• March 10th - Talent Show Drake Middle school 6:00 p.m.
• March 17 - Early Release
• March 18 - Science Fair  9:00-12:00
• March 27 - 31st - Spring Break

MATH HOMEWORK:

•             Students will continue to bring some weekly assignments home. These assignments are given as additional practice to reinforce in class learning and are due the next school day or a late assignment note will be written.
• IXL:  For this week, the topics to be covered can be found on:

J6, J7, J8, R1, R2, R4, R9, P9

February 21 - 24th, 2017

• We have three upcoming field trips.  Fourth grade field trips always seem to fall towards the end of the year...

 Here are the dates for your calendar:

Colorado History Center Wednesday, April 5

Denver Aquarium Friday, April 21

Golden History Center Thursday May 4

• PARCC TESTING DAYS and TIMES:  Though it is not completely set in stone yet, here are our PARCC dates for fourth grade...

English/Language Arts    March 20, 21, 22    9:15 to 11:30

Math    April 10, 11, 12, 13    9:15 to 11:30

• Valentines Party - Thank you to all the parents that donated items for our in class party.  A big thank you to Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. Drogsvold and Anna's grandmother for planning and helping during the party.
• READ-A-Thon:  A form will be sent home today for students to log on and record the amount of time they spend reading at home.  All students are encouraged to participate.  Prizes are included!

Dates to Remember:

• March 3- Report Cards go home and Awards Assembly
• March 17th  - Early Release (1:00 pm)March 11 - Talent Show
• March 20 - PARCC Begins
• March 27 - 31- Spring Break

Literacy - Weekly Reading Log (150+ minutes)

Math - IXL   Students may log in and spend time on practicing any of our past learning. Currently our unit is on Fractions and decimals. 

February 13th - 17th, 2017

• Valentines Party, this Tuesday, February 14th 2:30-3:30. Students may design a box, or bag and bring to school that day to collect and hold their valentines. 

• Parent Teacher Conferences are by invitation/appointment only on Friday, February 17th.  If you need to attend, you will receive an email with a link to a sign up genius. If you feel like you would like to sign up for a conference, let me know and I will send you the link and add you will be added to the time slots. 

• PARCC Testing is coming up next month, immediately after Spring Break. The ELA portions are March 20, 21, 22. The math portions are April 10th through 13th. These are state standardized tests, so make sure your child is getting a good breakfast and is well rested! 

Dates to Remember:

• Feb. 14         Valentines’ Day parties
                    Class parties -  Class pictures
• February 17- Early Release (1:00 pm)
• February 17th - Parent-Teacher Conferences by invitation only! (1:00-5:00)
• March 4 - Report Cards
• March 27-31 Spring Break
• April 3rd - Students return from break
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Literacy - Weekly Reading Log (150+ minutes)

Math - Complete the following math fraction problems.  This thinking is due Friday. 

1. Mary and 4 of her friends want to share 6 pizzas. How much pizza will each girl get? 
2. Bob and his 2 brothers want to share 8 cherry pies. How much pie will each boy get?
3. John eats 1/2 of a PB&J every day for 9 days. How many sandwiches did he eat all together?
4. Clarissa eats 1/3 of a Snickers bar every day for 10 days. How many Snickers bars did she eat in all?

February 6th-10th, 2017

• Valentine's Day Parties (February 14th, 2:30-3:30) - If students are planning on bringing in valentines for friends this day, they must bring in a valentine for each member of our 22 student class. Students may create a valentine bag or box to bring to school on the 14th. Thank you Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. Drogsvold. 

• Students that take make the time and effort to practice IXL each day or each week have consistently had more success with in class math learning and confidence. Thank you for encouraging your son/daughter to make the time for this math thinking!!
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Dates to Remember:

• February 14 - Valentine's Days Parties (2:30-3:30)
• February 18 - President's Day Weekend, No School
• February 20 - President's Day, No School
• February 14 - Class Pictures
• February 17 - Early Release (1:00 pm)

Literacy - Weekly Reading Log (150+ minutes)

Math - IXL -J1, J2, J3, J4, J5, J6, J7, J8, P10, P11, Q10

 As always, continue to practice your multiplication facts! See the "Classroom Resources" on the left hand side for math games and videos.