During testing week it is important to have your children get plenty of rest. No homework will be given to help students get to sleep early. Please make sure they have had a balanced breakfast. Encourage your child to do their very best. These tests are crucial in planning curriculum. These tests help teachers plan appropriate lessons to meet the needs of their students.
Testing will be mornings from 8:30 to 11:30. Please do not check your child for appointments during this time. Thank you for your support.
Lesson plans and times will be inconsistent because of testing but here are some of the things that we will do this week.
Math
- pgs 40-41
- 42-43
- 46-47
- We will work on lesson 3. We will read and complete the note sheet for this lesson
- We will be doing some lab activities
Writing
- We will be doing a narrative writing unit. Students we learn and complete each part of the writing process. Writing will be done in class. Parents will be asked to help with the editing / proofreading process over the next weekend. Their rough draft will be completed in class- and go home on Friday for you to review with them. They will be rewriting their final draft during class on Monday 9/24.
Upcoming info:
- Students have been learning the process of note taking in science. We will be learning how to outline in social studies. This will help aid in the development of good study skills and habits. That will begin next week 9/24.
- Students are struggling with their basic math facts. This is the crucial foundation to success in math. Starting the week of 9/24 practicing 15 min each night in their basic facts will be nightly homework. They will be tested twice each week, and their test scores will become part of their math grade. To improve, practice must be a consistent effort. If you help your child practice the basics, you'll see an overall improvement in 4th grade math.
