Weekly News--May 27th

Benson/Cave News

News from the 4th Grade

May 27, 2016

Math News

This past week we enjoyed planning vacations and designing our very own zoo.  Students were able to work in groups and were very creative in their endeavors.  This next week we will continue with some fun projects to help us wind down the year.  We even are working on a book called “Math Curse” based on the book by Jon Scieszka.

Zearn username:  student number   Zearn password:  benson

Aleks username:  (ask your child)  Aleks password:  aleksmat

Science News

We have enjoyed learning some about sound this week.  We also used our animal knowledge to create just the right habitats for our zoo animals.

Language Arts News

In ELA  this week student made “Memory Books.” They had to follow directions to measure and create their masterpiece.  They also had to plan who they would give their booklet to.  Many of the students shared their books in class.  No two books were the same. They did a great job with this project.

Social Studies News

This week in Social Studies, students reviewed some previous topics and learned about the reasons we celebrate Memorial Day.  

Fourth Grade News

From the school nurse:  If your child has medication in the health room, it needs to be picked up by Friday June 3rd at 11:00am or will be destroyed. If you have any questions, please call the health room at 803-691-6880 x 3011.

Monday, May 30th is Memorial Day.  There will be no school!  Have a great long weekend.

4th grade awards ceremony will be Wednesday, June 1st at 1:00pm.  All are invited to attend.  Just remember, this is not a promotion ceremony where everyone will receive an award.  Those who made honor roll all year long or were involved in a club will be recognized.

Thursday, June 2nd and Friday, June 3rd will be half days of school.  Students will be released at 11:30am.  Please make sure that we know of any transportation changes.

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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!

Mrs. Shannon Benson and Mrs. Janice Cave

Fourth Grade Awards Day Ceremony

Fourth Grade will have an end of the year awards day ceremony on Wednesday, June 1st at 1:00pm in the gymnasium.  It is not a promotion ceremony where all children will be recognized.  Below is a list of recognitions that will take place.  All are welcome to attend.

All Year on the Principal's Honor Roll 

All Year on the A/B Honor Roll
Perfect Attendance for the Year

Recycling Club

Student Council

Computer Club

Flag Patrol

Reader's Challenge

Step Club

Chorus

Young Ambassadors

Steel Drum Ensemble

Art Club

Weekly News--May 13th

Benson/Cave News

News from the 4th Grade

May 13, 2016

Math News

We will continue to use ALEKS to expand our math knowledge.  We will also be working on a few math projects to use our math skills in real world problems.  One project we may do will be planning an imaginary family vacation.  The student will have to choose a place and figure out expenses while you are there.  Who knows, they may plan your next vacation. One project might be planning and designing their own zoo. They would get to decide what animals to have and draw up blueprints for the architect. Whichever project we choose for the last few weeks of school, we will have lots of fun exploring math in the real world.

Zearn username:  student number   Zearn password:  benson

Aleks username:  (ask your child)  Aleks password:  aleksmat

Science News

Unfortunately, our chicks did not hatch.  Something may have gone wrong with the incubator’s temperature.  We are sad, but may have a little surprise next week and get to hold chicks after all.  If we do, pictures will follow.

Do you remember back around Spring Break when we created posters for the Richland County Conservation District?  We received word this week that our school received the “School Spirit Award”!  We had enough participation that our school has been recognized!  Thanks for all of you who signed permission forms for your child to participate.  We didn’t have any place winners for the posters we submitted, but I am still very proud of all of our participation.  You can find a list of winners at the following link:  http://rcgov.us/Government/Departments/Conservation/ConservationDistrict/ConservationDistrictNews/TabId/670/artmid/1228/articleid/969/Default.aspx

We will be reviewing all of our science topics in preparation for the SC PASS testing this next week.  You may want to encourage your child to review their Science notebook so that they can be more prepared.

Language Arts News

In ELA next week, students will read a selection entitled “”The Harmony Zoo Times:  Animal Skyscrapers” which will review several skills along with vocabulary and reading comprehension.  Students will receive a comprehension grade and a skills grade for this selection.  Reading Logs are due on Wednesday.

Social Studies News

Next week we will finish the Civil War and review topics that have been covered this year in social studies to prepare for the SC PASS test next  week.

Fourth Grade News

We have standardized testing this coming week.  SC PASS will be administered on Tuesday and Wednesday (This is Social Studies and Science).  ALL of these tests will be completed using chromebooks in class.  

Next Thursday is Arts Day for Bethel-Hanberry.  Students will be exposed to all types of arts throughout the day.  There will be puppeteers, musicians, dancers, etc. for the students to visit.  We will also be doing some type of art project in our classroom.

Next Friday is Super Hero Science Day!  Your child may dress as a superhero.  We will be rotating to all of the fourth grade teachers so that we can do science activities all day long.  It will be a day filled with science learning.

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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!

Mrs. Shannon Benson and Mrs. Janice Cave

Career Day Red Carpet Show

Weekly News--May 6th

Benson/Cave News

News from the 4th Grade

May 6, 2016

Math News

Next week we will continue working on topic 15 and have a test on Friday.  There will be homework every night next week from our workbook.  If your child has misplaced their workbook, you can print their practice workbook pages from the Pearson site.  

We will be doing an ALEKS Blitz next week in class.  We will have a contest to see who masters the most topics during our Blitz time each day.  The Blitz time will be about 15 to 20 minutes of class time each day.  I will only count the topics that are mastered during this time of the day.  Good luck to all!

Don’t forget that you can access your child’s text book at www.pearsonsuccessnet.com  Their username is their school number id and the password is richland2.   

Zearn username:  student number   Zearn password:  benson

Aleks username:  (ask your child)  Aleks password:  aleksmat

Science News

Our chicks are due next week!  We feel good about 6 of the eggs so hopefully we will have at least 6 chicks born next week.  Pictures will be posted next week

Next week we will do some explorations with magnets.  It should be a fun week full of learning.  We will also be reviewing all of our science topics in preparation for the SC PASS testing on the following week.

Language Arts News

In ELA next week, students will read a selection entitled “Picture History:  The Story of

Matthew Brady and His Camera.”  Skills that be included in this reading selection are sequencing steps and events, key vocabulary as well as proper and common nouns.  Students will receive a comprehension grade and a skills grade for this selection.  Reading Logs are due on Wednesday.

Social Studies News

Next week we will also be have a quiz on Tuesday to review the beginning of the Civil War using the study guide that are the last pages in your student’s notebook.  Then students will learn about the major battles and key people of the Civil War.  We will also review topics that have been covered this year in social studies to prepare for the SC PASS test on the following week.

Fourth Grade News

BHE Carnival is tonight!

We will not have any standardized testing this coming week.  SC PASS will be administered May 17-18 (This is Social Studies and Science).  ALL of these tests will be completed using chromebooks in class.  

Minis for Mom will be on Friday, May 13th from 8:00am until 8:45am.  

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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!

Mrs. Shannon Benson and Mrs. Janice Cave

Weekly News April 29th

Benson/Cave News

News from the 4th Grade

April 29, 2016

Math News

We are done with fractions!  We are now moving on to a week of review.  Next week, we will be reviewing concepts from the beginning of the year.  The Math portion of the SC Ready test will be on Thursday of next week.  After testing, we will move on to topic 15 in our math books--Step up to 5th and give everyone a preview of 5th grade math.  We will be doing a lot more ALEKS over the next few weeks also so that everyone is ready for 5th grade.

Don’t forget our new website that helps your child prepare for their standardized tests.  It is:  education galaxy.  Your child can access it through my symbaloo page.  The username for most of them is their first initial and last name.  (ex.  sbenson)  Some had to have a number added if there was another user with the same name.  The students know what their username is.  The password is:  benson  

Don’t forget that you can access your child’s text book at www.pearsonsuccessnet.com  Their username is their school number id and the password is richland2.   

Zearn username:  student number   Zearn password:  benson

Aleks username:  (ask your child)  Aleks password:  aleksmat

Science News

We candled the eggs this week and I feel pretty certain that we should have at least 6 chicks hatch.  We will candle them again next week to double check.  Everyone is very excited and check on them often.

We have had fun with electricity this week!  We created series circuits and made light bulbs glow.  We will continue to explore circuits next week and also learn a little about magnetism.  

Language Arts News

In ELA this week we are reading “Two Harriets:  Heroines of the Civil War.” This week student will also be taking the ELA portion of the SC Ready test on Tuesday and Wednesday.  Make sure that your child is rested and in class on time each day. Remind your students to do their best. Because of our testing schedule, students will be allowed to complete their reading log in class on Monday, Tuesday and a new reading log will be given to students on Wednesday.

Social Studies News

This week we will also be learning  about the beginning of the Civil War and the first key battles of the war.  Brainpop will also be used for assessment of certain topics.  Student notebooks should be kept up to date with correct information that is written correctly (capitalization, spelling, punctuation).

Fourth Grade News

Standardized testing will be starting next week.  SC Ready will be administered May 3, 4, and 5 (This is the writing, Reading, and Math tests).  SC PASS will be administered May 17-18 (This is Social Studies and Science).  ALLof these tests will be completed using chromebooks in class.  

The BHE Spring Carnival will be on Friday, May 6th from 5-7pm.  The entrance fee is only $1 OR 1 canned food/toiletry item per person.

Minis for Mom will be on Friday, May 13th from 8:00am until 8:45am.  Please make sure to send in your RSVP by May 6th.

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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!

Mrs. Shannon Benson and Mrs. Janice Cave

Sparkleberry Fair is this weekend