Weekly Update

Writing/Spelling

Students continue to work hard, as Informational Books are due March 8th and are celebrated on March 9th! Again, it would be helpful if students could bring their devices in this next week as all fourth graders are typing and publishing their work.  I can't wait to see the finished products!   There will not be another Spelling Test until after Spring Break. 

Reading

Students are continuing in their book club groups or reading groups if their book is complete.  You can support book clubs at home by asking your child about their book and if they are keeping up with the assignments.  We also started reading a historical fiction book as a class read aloud.  Students are enjoying, "Number the Stars."

Math

We have finished Chapter 11 on customary measurement, and the Chapter 11 Test is set for Monday, March 6th.  Students need to have units of measurement memorized, and can use Quizlet to help in studying.  The username is Long-Leighton and the password is leighton.  The set to study is called, "Measurement- Length, Weight, Liquid Volume."

Science 

This past week we added a discussion of transfer of energy to our current electricity study.  Don't forget that students can complete extra practice and extra credit activities on the online Science textbook: Pearson.  Students will receive the study guide on Monday.  The Chapter 9 Electricity Test is scheduled for Thursday, March 9th.

Other Important Info.  

• Don't forget that we celebrate Informational Books this upcoming Thursday, and you are invited! 
• Third Quarter ends Friday, March 10th, which is a half day. We will also have another author's visit and watch the health video that day.
• Third Quarter Report Cards are emailed on Monday, March 13th.
• Spring conferences are optional. Invitations were sent to parents with whom I am requesting a spring conference.  If I had not requested a conference but you would like to meet, you may sign up via SignUpGenius using this link: Spring Conference Sign Up.  Spring conferences are held on Thursday, March 16th from 3:45-7:00 PM.
• Friday, March 17th is a half day.

• Spring Break is March 20th-24th!