Benson/Cave(Browne) News
News from the 4th Grade
March 3, 2017
Math News
We postponed our math test until Tuesday, March 7th. We will take our test on addition and subtraction of fractions and mixed numbers with like denominators. The two main problems students are having are: (1) simplifying fractions and (2) subtracting mixed numbers when the top fraction part is smaller than the bottom fraction part. For example 3 ¼ - 1 ¾ . Students should rename 3 ¼ to 2 54 and then subtract 1 ¾ to get a final answer of 1 24and then simplify that to 1 ½.
I am not grading ALEKS right now. I am strongly encouraging students to go to Study Island and do the NWEA practice to prepare for the MAP tests. They can work on the math lesson and the ELA lessons. 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 finished talking about animal classification this week and have moved onto animal life cycles. We will do some station activities this week talking about the life cycles. I anticipate a test on Friday or Monday of the next week and this will be a cumulative test on Chapter 4.
Language Arts News.
Students will start small groups next week. Please encourage your child to read at least 25 minutes each night. We are trying to get books on their level from the library. Spelling tests will be every Friday.
Most students have shown terrific improvement from last week to this week. Please continue to encourage them to read and study.
Social Studies News
In Social Studies we will be completing lessons 3-5 on pages 216 - 233 next week. The following week (March 13-17) we will complete the chapter review, study, and test on Unit 6: Founding the Nation.
Current grades should be online very soon! I am still waiting for my district log-in. Thank you for your patience.
Fourth Grade News
Thursday, March 9th is Spring Picture day! Wear your pretty spring colors.
BHE’s night at Chick-fil-A is coming soon! Mark your calendars for Monday, March 13th and come out and support BHE at the Chick-fil-A on Killian Road.
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.
We have been having some issues with water bottles lately. They have leaked in backpacks and ruined brand new library books, spilled on floors and caused people to fall, and turned over on desks spilling near chromebooks. Please try and send in water bottles that have no spill spouts. Do not send in cups or anything that does not close. Students should only be bringing in water to drink--no gatorade, soft drinks, or juices. We have sticky messes on our floors from non water drinks. Thanks for helping in these issues.
The end of the nine weeks is Tuesday, March 21st. Report cards will come home on March 30th.
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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