Benson/Cave News
News from the 4th Grade
December 16, 2016
Math News
We finished division this week! (Big sigh of relief!) When we come back over the break, we will begin our next unit--Geometry. I am looking forward to having fun measuring angles with a protractor, learning about lines and shapes.
I am sending home a packet with students to be completed over the break. It will have some extra division and multi-digit multiplication practice. If they complete it, they will receive an extra 100 in the gradebook. If they choose not to do it and turn it in, there will be no harm to their grade. I will only accept these the day we return from break--no late packets will be accepted! I will also give students an opportunity to earn extra points added to their division test by working on ALEKS. Anyone who completes 10 topics (starting tomorrow--Saturday) in ALEKS will receive 5 extra points.
Science News
This week we worked in small groups reading about eclipses, seasons, the moon, and how the earth rotates and revolves. Students then created a PowToon video sharing the information they learned from their reader. Ask your child to show you their fun video. They did a great job! If for some reason they did not complete their video, they can work on it over the break.
Language Arts News.
We reviewed types of sentences this week. Students are encouraged to work on Lexia during the break and READ, READ, READ!
Social Studies News
Students have been reviewing the French and Indian War and Colonial Times this week.
Fourth Grade News
Are you looking for a stocking stuffer for your child? How about a new set of earbuds! Students must have a set of earbuds everyday in class in order to complete their work. They tend to break fairly often, so maybe every grab a few while you’re at it. They sell them at the Dollar Store and the Good Dollar here in Blythewood. Having a spare pair at home will help when they break in class so that students don’t have to go days without being able to complete their work.
Ending Thoughts
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Thanks for sharing your children with us each day!
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