Benson/Cave(Browne) News
News from the 4th Grade
March 10, 2017
Math News
This week we took our Unit test on adding and subtracting fractions. I allowed students to make corrections to their test when I was out and will have those corrected by next week. I will count the original score as one grade and the corrected test as another grade.
This next week we will be discussing multiplying fractions. For example, ⅓ of 9 is 3 and ½ of 10 is 5. We will also learn ⅔ of 12 = 8. We will have a quiz next Friday before moving on to fractions as decimals. We will also spend time in Study Island preparing for the MAP tests.
MAP testing will be March 14th and 15th. Mrs. Benson’s homeroom will take Math on Tuesday and ELA on Wednesday. Mrs. Cave/Browne’s homeroom will take ELA on Tuesday and Math on Wednesday. They will take Math in Mrs. Benson’s room and ELA in Mrs. Browne’s room.
Science News
We explored life cycles this week. We will be taking a test on Thursday that will be a cumulation of Chapter 4 in the science textbook. Study Guides will go home before then. We would love to hatch some eggs in our new incubator. If any of you know anyone that would be willing to donate some fertilized chicken eggs, we would love to have them. We would even give back to them the chicks that hatch. We are in need of about 24 - 36 eggs. Thanks!
Language Arts News.
Students are bringing home graded papers today. Please sign and return the top sheet.
Reading: We have been working on similes, main ideas, text clues and conclusions, and figurative language. There will be a test on Ima and the Great Texas Ostrich Race on Monday. If you can, read and discuss this story with your child.
Writing: Students are making daily journal entries in their Writing Notebooks. Your child should have 3 from this week. We are also writing to publish once every week. We have some awesome storytellers!
Spelling: Tests every Friday now. Words are written in their agenda.
Handwriting: Many students are using cursive now on a permanent basis. I am encouraging them to make the effort.
Social Studies News
We will be concluding Unit 6 next week and reviewing. A test for Friday, March 17th is planned. Students will bring home a study guide Tuesday. Thanks for encouraging your child to study for this test!
Fourth Grade News
It has finally arrived--BHE’s night at Chick-fil-A is Monday! Come out and support BHE at the Chick-fil-A on Killian Road from 4-8pm. Tell them you’re with BHE and we will get a portion of your sales donated back to the school! If you don’t have time to dine in, you can also go through the drive through and tell them you’re with BHE. We look forward to a fun night! 
We will be administering the MAP tests on March 14th and 15th. They will be completed during the morning so please make sure your child is on time to school and has had a good breakfast.
Field Day T-shirt order forms went home today. If you would like to order a BHE Field Day t-shirt, please return order forms and payment not later than Thursday, March 16th. Shirts are $10.
The end of the nine weeks is Tuesday, March 21st. Report cards will come home on March 30th.
The BHE Daddy/Daughter Dance is coming up on Friday, March 24th. Fliers were sent home this past week. Register at https://bhe2017.eventbrite.com Tickets will not be sold at the door--sale ends on March 17th.
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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