Benson/Cave News
News from the 4th Grade
January 6, 2017
Math News
We began our new unit in math this week. We are learning about angles, lines, line segments, rays, points, and how to draw and measure each. Students are working hard on their checklists and we are anticipating a unit test on Thursday. Please encourage your child to keep up in class and if they fall behind, they can always work at home. All work done in class receives a grade.
Students are still required to complete 5 topics in ALEKS each week. They may work during RTI time each day once they have met their Lexia minutes, during homeroom or at the end of the day while waiting on buses, and they can also work at home. They typically have from Monday morning until Sunday night to get their topics completed. If they are spending more than 10 to 15 minutes and have not mastered a topic, they have been encouraged to ask for help. Many students are starting a topic and when it gets too difficult, they stop and start another topic. They are continuing to do this and spending a lot of time on ALEKS, but not accomplishing anything. Thanks for any help you can offer in this process.
Science News
This week we have been talking about the movement on Earth in space. We have discusses rotations vs. revolution and how the seasons are affected because of these motions.
Next week we will start discussing the moon. Students will be given a “Moon Log” on Monday. They will be required to observe the moon each night for the next 4 weeks and draw what they see on their log. If the moon comes up after bedtime or someone gets behind, I will put a website on the log that will allow students to see what the moon should have looked like. They can use this website to fill in any blanks, but I encourage them to not do that every night. I really want them to see the moon as it goes through its phases.
Language Arts News.
This week students read the story “Leah’s Pony” in their Treasures book. They completed a story map in their journal and on a Google Doc with pictures. Students also worked on comprehension with some worksheets and a crossword puzzle. Please always encourage your child to read at least 20 minutes every day.
Social Studies News
Students were introduced to Unit 5--The American Revolution this week. They completed Lesson 1 and a map skills activity.
Fourth Grade News
Early Dismissal next Friday, January 13th. Please make sure we know if there are any transportation changes.
The end of the nine weeks is next Friday, January 13th. All missing/late work must be turned in by Friday.
There will be no school on Monday, January 16th.
Report Cards will go home on Thursday, January 19th.
Class Pictures will be taken on Wednesday, January 25th. There will be order forms sent home soon because these pictures must be paid for in advance.
PTO will be hosting a Family Bingo Night on Friday, January 27th at 6pm. More details to come as they are given to us.
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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