2018 - 2019 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 Fourth grade!

Schedule

Looking Ahead

Our first math unit focuses on using place value to round numbers to any place, compare numbers to any place, and add and subtract  multi digit whole numbers. 

Student Computers and Milestone Testing Dates

 Dear Parents,

In preparation for the upcoming Georgia Milestone testing, we are requesting that students start leaving their computers at school on Thursday, April, 5. Computers will remain at school during the testing process.

April 16	ELA Section 1
April 18	ELA Section 2 & 3
April 19	Math Section 1
April 20	Math Section 2

Thank you,

Fourth Grade

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