Benson/Cave News
News from the 4th Grade
September 23, 2016
Math News
We tested on Unit 2 today. We begin our next unit--multiplication and division on Monday. If your child is absent or they simply take longer to complete their work, they can work at home. The checklist is given to them in Google classroom and a paper copy is in their math and science folder. They can watch the videos and take notes or do any of the online activities at home. They can even get their paper and pencil activities that they do not complete in class and work on them at home, if needed. When planning a math unit, I look at the activities that I have chosen for them to complete and factor in how many days it should take to complete them. I then add a day or two extra to the schedule before giving a unit test. Some students are taking far too long to complete an objective and falling behind. Although it is not being assigned for homework, they may need to go and do more at home if they are falling behind.
Don’t forget that the homework packet is given the first day of the week and is due no later than Friday. Students can also use ALEKS to practice at home if they would like. They will need to get their username from me before they log in the first time. This is a great computer program that helps to review all math concepts.
Science News
We did have a quiz this week on vocabulary words from our weather unit so far. Next week we will track the weather each day and record the information in a weather log. This information will then be taken and graphed at the end of the week. We will also finish up lesson 2 and start lesson 3 on how clouds and precipitation form.
Language Arts News
Next Week in ELA next week students will use the level readers for “Kid Reporters at Work.” to analyze an article to compare and contrast and review skills - words with long e, compound sentences and antonyms.. There will be cold read test on this story later in the week. Your student should have practice worksheets in their reading notebooks for the skills being covered.
Social Studies News
Next week in Social Studies we will wrap up our unit on Native Americans. There will be a test on Wednesday. Students can start reviewing the chart in their workbook to prepare for the test. The next unit of study will be Explorers.
Fourth Grade News
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We enjoyed meeting with so many of you yesterday at our conferences. We know that more of you would like to meet with us, so we have added a few more time slots to our sign up site. Please visit http://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054cadab2aa13-confernces if you would like to see what else is available. We do our conferences together so that you may get an update from both of the teachers. 
The Book Fair is next week! There will be an early shopping day on Saturday, September 24th from 10am until 12 noon. Mrs. Benson’s class will be shopping on Monday, September 26th at 12:45. Mrs. Cave’s homeroom will be shopping on Tuesday, September 27th at 12:45. If your chlid forgets their money on our shopping day, they must have a parent with them to shop before school or after school or we can send them during any open shopping times. The schedule for the week is as follows:
9/24 Saturday 10:00 am - 12 noon (Saturday Shopping)
9/26 Monday 7:30 - 4:00
9/27 Tuesday 7:30 - 6:00 (Open Late)
9/28 Wednesday 7:30 - 4:00
9/29 Thursday 7:30 - 4:00
9/30 Friday 7:30 - 2:00
Also, check out the online book fair in case you aren’t able to make it to shop at the school. http://www.scholastic.com/bf/bhe1
Spirit Day is next Friday, September 30th. Please make sure your child wears their favorite BHE attire so that Mrs. Cave or Mrs. Benson can win the spirit flag back!
Tuesday, October 4th is BHE night at the Chick-fil-A on Killian Road. Mention BHE either at the counter or at the drive-in window and BHE gets a portion of the profit that night! Let’s see if we can fill the place up with BHE students and families! Hope to see you there!
Thursday, October 13th is our next early dismissal day. We will be dismissing at 11:30am. Friday, October 14th is also a student holiday. Have a great long weekend!
October 20th is the last day of the nine weeks.
Ending Thoughts
We are very excited for this school year and to be able to teach your child. You may email us anytime there is a concern. Click on our name below for a direct link to our email.
Thanks for sharing your children with us each day!
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