Weekly News--December 15th

Benson/Bodrick News

News from the 4th Grade

December 15, 2017

Math News

We took a quiz this week on estimating quotients and dividing with multiples of 10, 100, and 1,000.  These have been recorded into the gradebook.  We also spent a lot of time learning the traditional algorithm for division.  I have included a Google slideshow in Google classroom for students to review the steps.  Please encourage your child to practice their division over the break.  We will do more long division when we return a take a major test on division the 2nd week in January.  This will also include the information on the quiz from this past week.

Another fun activity was placed in Google classroom for them to complete that will help them with many math activities.  Students are also always encouraged to work on ALEKS topics to advance.  We have several students that are now in 5th grade ALEKS and are doing great!

Please have your child practice their multiplication facts.  There are many games on www.multiplication.com that they would love to play that will help them. The better they know their facts, the easier this unit will be for them to complete.

If you still need to join Seesaw, please click here and follow the directions.

Science News

This week we discussed constellations and why we do not see all constellations throughout the year.  We heard the stories of some of the major constellations and even discovered ways to find them in the night sky.  Moon calendars were due today.  If your child did not turn this in, please have them turn in the day we return from break.  We will be discussing the moon when we return and doing some fun activities to discuss the phases of the moon.

ELA News

This week students completed our holiday reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol which they thoroughly enjoyed! Today, they took a test on the entire story which majority seemed to do well on. If you get the chance to catch the Disney movie version over the break, please do as a family!!! Your child will love it!!!!

In addition to our literature review, students also focused on completing Lexia levels this week! Special shout out to the following Lexia completers who are finished with Lexia Core 5:

• Jack Dalrymple
• Aiden Grant
• Brooke Blanding
• Aaron Fonce
• Austin Jeffcoat
• Harris McLean

What you can do at home to help your child be successful:

• Discuss What Your Child is Reading and help them complete weekly Reading Responses which will now be checked as they are submitted via Seesaw
• Find Reasons to Write outside of the Classroom
• Play Educational Games/Watch Educational Videos - LEXIA and STUDY ISLAND can be used at home and is strongly encouraged for students who are pulled out during class time/not meeting weekly requirement.

Social Studies News

Upon Return: The Triangular Trade and Early Slavery in the Colonies

*It is strongly encouraged that your child STUDY all Social Studies material over the break! Refer to Google Classroom presentations, videos, and all notes in journal/binder.

Remember:

• Students (and now parents) can access Google Classroom at home. All presentations and special links are posted there as references. Students may use these references when studying and completing weekly RAP questions. Some links are interactive games and videos!
• RAP Questions are assigned every Thursday and it is highly encouraged that students use notes to complete. Social Studies journals will come home on Thursday.
• A parent study guide has been issued for your personal use (so you can help your child if for some reason they are missing information or you aren’t exactly abreast on your history!)

Fourth Grade News

Related Arts Schedule for the first week of January

Fourth Grade is going on another field trip.  We are going to the Koger Center on Tuesday, February 13th to see a performance of “Freedom Train.” Information will be sent home when we return.  The cost is $13 per student and the money and permission forms are due by Friday, February 2nd.

The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Columbia in January.  Your child has an opportunity to place their name in a drawing for free tickets to see them.  You also can use the special Richland 2 code to receive $7 off of your tickets.  Click here for more information.

Happy Holidays!  See you next year!

Ending Thoughts

Thank you for sharing your children with us!  Please feel free to email us with any questions.  For those who signed up for Remind 101 with Ms. Bodrick, feel free to shoot a text if necessary.  Click on our name below for a direct link to our email.  

Thanks for sharing your children with us each day!

Mrs. Shannon Benson and Ms. Aubriaunna Bodrick