Curriculum Night

Parents,

Fourth graders are off to a great start! We are so excited to be working with your students. Here you can find the curriculum presentation that each teacher used in their classroom on Curriculum Night. You will find the presentation linked below in each teachers' name. Please let us know if you have any questions. We are always happy to help support you and your student in any way.

Arza
Jenkins
Moon/Vernelson
Rameriz

Gearing up for Learning

Here you can find some of the upcoming topics your fourth graders will be learning. 

Math	Comparing Numbers Rounding
Reading	Text Structure (cause and effect, chronological order, compare and contrast, problem and solution) Poems, Dramas, and Prose
Science	Solar System
Writing	Opinion Writing
Grammar	Coordinating Conjunctions Homophones
Social Studies	Major Landforms in the US

Upcoming Events

September 4th - Labor Day Holiday

September 15th - Sandy Creek Field trip (look for a permission slip in your child's Wednesday Folder)

Welcome to fourth grade!

We are so excited to work with your student and your family this year! You will be able to find our schedule, school events, and what is going on in the classroom in this blog. 

Our Schedule

Looking Ahead

Our next math unit requires students to have fluency with multiplication facts. Try using these songs with your students at home! 

Milestone Preparation....

Parents,

We are writing to give you some information about our upcoming GA Milestone tests (April 11, 13 (ELA) and April 18 (Math)). This year, we are taking the tests using paper and pencil. Additionally, we are not taking the Science and Social Studies portion of the test.

In addition to the review we are doing at school, the following are some resources I recommend for skill and practice that can be worked on at home...

Engage NY State Assessment Resources

PARCC MATH Practice Tests

PARCC ELA Practice Tests

Smarter Balanced Practice Tests Sign in as Guest

Ohio Student Practice Site -Sign in as Guest.  Choose accommodations if necessary.

IXL.com (students have individual log-in)

Read 180 (System 44) (Selected student have individual log-in)

Khan Academy

ReadTheory.org

Please contact your child's teacher for questions about the GA Milestone.

Valentine's Day

Parents,

We are excited about Valentine's Day coming up. At TRES, we do not participate in Velentine's Day parties, however students are allowed to bring cards to exchange at the end of the day. Please contact your child's teacher if you would like to know the number of students in the class or a list of student names.

Sincerely,
4th Grade

December Notes

Parents,

As we approach the holiday break, we want to share some important dates and information:

- December 8, School-wide, No Uniform Day (Can-a-thon reward)
- December 8, Holiday Musical at 6:30 p.m.
- December 16, 2nd quarter ends
- December 19- Jan. 1, Winter Break
- January 2, Student Holiday
- January 11, 4th and 5th Grade Spelling Bee
- January 11, Report Cards Go Home
- January 16, MLK Holiday- no school
- January 26, Family Heritage Night

Stay tuned for more information about your child's holiday party!

-Fourth Grade

Fun Run Boosterthon!

Parents,

Our school is having a blast preparing for the Roadrunner Fun Run coming up soon! Plus, we started learning how to “make a difference” through the Fun Run’s character theme, Backyard Box Office. We’re learning from REAL kids who are dedicated to making people’s lives better. From inventors, to world-class speakers, to business owners, to world-record holders, these five kid difference-makers are inspiring our students to practice five “Character Acts” so they can also make an impact in our community. 

Remember, as you connect to sponsors for the Fun Run, make sure all pledges are entered on funrun.com. The more pledges we get, the more incentives our class earns on our Pledge-O-Meter. Plus, for every $30 per lap our class pledges, three meals will be given to a local person in need through our giveback initiative, A Million Students Strong. Our students are excited to rise to the challenge and give back to our community!

Thank you for your generosity and supporting our school. If you have any questions, please let me know.

Have a great day!

PS - Make sure to register your child on funrun.com. He or she will receive a FREE GIFT just for being signed up. Use our school registration code: 813734

Upcoming Science Project

Dear Families,

Students are learning about the solar system in class and will be completing  a project on the Solar System at home. In order to show what they have  learned, students will create their own 3D model of the Solar System. This will be a major grade of this unit, so students should do their best work. The fourth grade team encourages students to be creative to show what they have learned. Here are the requirements for their project:

• You must include the Sun and all 8 planets.

• You must keep all planets in proportion. For example: The Sun should be the largest object and Jupiter should be the largest planet. Mercury should not be larger than Earth. Use the Solar System Diagram on the powerpoint shared in your google classroom for help with proportion.

• The planets, sun and moon’s colors should be accurate.

For more information on the planets and to view the rubric please view the Solar System Project powerpoint found in your child’s google classroom or visit http://bit.ly/2cfDfCW. All projects are due Friday, September 23 for grading. Students will share their projects on Monday, September 26.