4Th Grade News Flash

4th Grade News Flash…

Hello Parents,

This is the 4th Grade News Flash for this WAVE cycle. Here are the points of interest over the next few days.

 Ms. Corbett’s Class:

o In math, we are finishing up this week on finding equivalent fractions and comparing fractions. Next week, we are moving into adding and subtracting fractions, decomposing fractions, and changing a mixed number into an improper fraction.

o In science, we are continuing to do activities with our electricity unit. Students have learned how to make a complete circuit and the difference between an insulator and conductor.

o This week for Cooking Friday, we will be making Mocha Fudge Cake, yum! There will be no cooking the following week due to our WAVE day.

 Mr. Harris’ class

o In ELA, Students will get their spelling list of the week and will continue to work in USA Test Prep. Students will be introduced to our new class novel; “CRASH”, by: Jerry Spinelli

We will start a new creative writing assignment on Leprechaun’s using figurative language and will be working on non-fiction reading article’s in our scholastic.

o In S.S., we will continue learning about the Constitution and our three branches of government as well as working on dailies.

 Interim Reports:

o Interim reports go home tomorrow. Please sign and return them. Students need to turn in any missing work as soon as possible.

Looking Forward…..

 Make- Up Day: Next Wednesday, is not an early release day anymore. Students will have a full school due to the snow days.

 Next WAVE day: Friday, March 13th

 Due Dates: ELA: Leprechaun’s Abound narrative due March 20th.  Upcoming tests: Math: equivalent fractions and comparing fractions – Friday, March 6th. Math: adding and subtracting and decomposing fractions- Thursday, March 12th.

 Book reports: Be sure your child is working on their book reports at home. They should have four completed by the end of the quarter, two of which will be completed in class.

Thank you,

Patricia Corbett: [email protected] David Harris: [email protected]