Weekly News--June 6th

Thursday, June 6, 2019

I have enjoyed your students this year!  Thank you so much for sharing them with me!  I feel that they have grown so much over the year and I know they are ready for 5th grade. 

If you are wanting to have some things for them to do to keep up with their math and reading skills over the summer have them work on the following:

• ALEKS--they can work on ALEKS all throughout the summer--who knows--they might even finish the grade level they are working on.  If they finish a grade level and would like me to move them up to the next level, just email me and I will see if I can do that.
• Lexia--they can still work on their Lexia skills over the summer.
• Study Island--it is also available to them if they want to have some practice.  They might even be able to work on some 5th grade material too.
• READ, READ, READ--I can't emphasize this enough.  If they will read over the summer, they will be more prepared when school starts in August.

Speaking of reading, remember, they can earn a free book with Barnes and Noble if they keep a reading log.  The link is here for the information.  They can also read for BHE's reading log and earn an ice cream sundae party next school year.  

Have a fantastic summer and I hope to see you all stop by when school starts in August!  Have a safe summer!

Sincerely, 

Mrs. Benson

Weekly News--May 31st

Benson/Bodrick News

News from the 4th Grade

May 31, 2019

Math and Science News
I can’t believe we only have one more week of school to go! We have had a great week working on our zoo project. Students presented their zoos to the class and I was very impressed with their creativity. They did a great job coming up with items to sell at their concessions stands and gift shops. They also designed t-shirts to sell as well as billboards and advertisements to let people know about their new zoo in town.

We also worked on some logic problems using our math skills and started our ABC book of math and science. Students will finish these next week and bring them home as a souvenir of 4th grade.

Fourth Grade News

 

Barnes and Noble Reading Program
Barnes and Noble is offering a free book to students in Grades 1-6 if they complete a reading log over the summer. They must read 8 books and write something they liked about the book. Reading logs can be turned in between August 1st and August 31st and Barnes and Noble will give you a selected book for free. To see the reading log click here.

Ending Thoughts

Thank you for sharing your children with us!  Please feel free to email us with any questions.  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

Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program

Barnes and Noble is offering a free book to students in grades 1-6 this summer.  You must complete a reading log and read 8 books.  Once your reading log is complete, turn it in between August 1st and August 31st for a free book.  Details and reading log are below.

Weekly News--May 24th

Benson/Bodrick News

News from the 4th Grade

May 24, 2019

Math and Science News
This week we have furthered our math skills with some multiplication competitions. We have also been working on a project that combines math and science. Students broke into groups and are designing a zoo. They are using information given to them to decide how big each habitat needs to be to accommodate at least 2 animals of each species. They need at least 10 different animal species in their zoo along with a few bonus things (restroom, splash pad, concession stand, gift shop, etc.). Students are also taking into consideration the accommodations of each type of animal’s habitat, plants they may need, and controlled climates.

Next week we will further their zoo by designing an advertisement for their zoo, designing t-shirts to sell at the gift shop, and/or designing a commercial for their zoo. I hope they will enjoy this fun adventure using their math and science skills.

Calendar of Tests/Assignments for Math and Science


Fourth Grade News





Awards Day
Awards day will be held on Thursday, May 30th at 1pm in the gym. This is not a promotion ceremony therefore everyone will not be recognized. Mrs. Benson sent emails to her homeroom families on Thursday if their child was being recognized. Ms. Bodrick will message her homeroom families before Thursday.


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Thank you for sharing your children with us! Please feel free to email us with any questions. 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

Weekly News--May 17th

Benson/Bodrick News

News from the 4th Grade

May 17, 2019

Math News

We took our SC Ready Math test yesterday. I know that everyone did their personal best and I am very proud of all of their hard work. They have been working out practice problems and really using Study Island to review all of the content.

Next week we will do some “Step Up to Fifth Grade” activities in our workbook to give them a taste of 5th grade. We will also do some fun projects and activities over the next couple of weeks. There will be no more homework this year, but students will still be encouraged to work on ALEKS. Students will have access to their ALEKS accounts all summer long, so please have them log in every once in a while so they can keep their minds sharp with math skills.

Calendar of Tests/Assignments for Math and Science

Science News

We had some great, creative instruments shared with us this week. I am very proud of how everyone stepped up and brought their instruments. We even played a song together and had a great time!

Tuesday is our SCPASS Science test. We will be reviewing on Monday all of our science topics this year. I have encouraged students to go and review the Science topics in Study Island so they can be exposed to many sample problems. After testing is complete next week, we will be doing some fun experiments and activities in class to dive further into our content. We may even have a Fear Factor type of activity--just some fun things to help them love science a little more.

Fourth Grade News

Awards Day
Awards day will be held on Thursday, May 30th at 1pm in the gym. This is not a promotion ceremony therefore everyone will not be recognized. We will send emails out by the end of next week to those parents whose child will be recognized at the ceremony.

Ending Thoughts
Thank you for sharing your children with us! Please feel free to email us with any questions. 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

Weekly News--May 10th

Benson/Bodrick News

News from the 4th Grade

May 10, 2019

Math News


We have reviewed this entire week. Students have been exposed to every type of problem that might be on the SCReady test. We have looked at previous year test items and have discussed methods to work out these problems. I am very proud of all of the hard work students have put forth this week and all year long!

Study Island is still important! Study Island is a great resource to review over the next few days. Students can choose what topic they are needing extra help with and do some extra practice problems. There will be no homework next week as I would love students to get extra rest each night before the test.

Calendar of Tests/Assignments for Math and Science

Science News

We had lots of fun this week with sound explorations. Students have been asked to make a musical instrument and bring it in on Monday to share with the class. The instrument can be very simple--please don’t go out and buy materials. Students have been encouraged to use materials from home. I will be grading the instrument on 2 things--can it change pitch and can it change volume.



Fourth Grade News







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Thank you for sharing your children with us! Please feel free to email us with any questions.

Mrs. Shannon Benson and Ms. Aubriaunna Bodrick

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