June Newsletter

ELA

Reading:

Ø  Students are finishing realistic novels and completing a book summary.

Ø  Since there are no more TFK’s this year we’ll be reading conservationist magazine!

Writing:

Ø  All students are working on their autobiographies. Please make sure to help find pictures of family to include.

Grammar:

Ø  We are wrapping up all parts of speech using MADLIBS!

Spelling Patterns:

Ø  List 27 - Homophones

Ø   List 28 - Vowel consonant, consonant, vowel ~ last list

Math

Time and Money

Concepts:

ü Students will learn how to convert measurements to solve mulit-step problems referring to both time and money

ü Students will  use models, number lines and the bar method to find possible outcomes

Assessments:

ü  6/7/13 Time and Money quiz

ü  6/10/13 Shenendehowa local assessment in math ~ this grade does not reflect your students report card

Social Studies

Chapter 6 NYS Government & Chapter 7 NYS Transportation

Concepts:

v Students will find out how New Yorkers take part in their local and state government

v Students will find out what it means to be a US citizen

v Students will learn how NYS was effected by various water ways and means of transportation

Vocabulary:

Democracy, budget, bill, veto, appeal, justice, county seat, board of supervisors, trustee, borough, special district, immigrant, naturalized citizen, register

Reminders

6/6 – Albany Field Trip

6/7 – Half day of school 11:00 dismissal

6/10 - Shenendehowa local assessment in ELA ~ this grade does not reflect your students report card

 

6/14 – Flag Day assembly & half day of school 11:00 dismissal

6/18 – Fourth Grade Class picnic ~ rain date 6/19

6/20 – Last day of school ~ 11:00 dismissal

Poetry Slam

Our poetry slam last week was a great success!!  Thank you so much to our families who had time to come out and support the 4th graders.  Remember, all masks and poems will be on display near the children's library for the next two weeks (until 6/17/13). Make it a point to stop in and bring a friend.

Also, our poems have been "published" and you can find the collection of poetry written by our class in the childrens library.  This book will be there forever so again, make sure to bring a friend or family member to sow off your impressive work!

Hanging Basket Flower Sale

I apologize these order forms went out late (2days). I've spoken with the PTA and Mary Smith has offered two solutions:

1. contact her directly with your order over the weekend via phone (817-5615) or email alexianiko@hotmail.com to place your order

2. Send in the order and payment on Monday.

Again, sorry about the quick turn around time. These willl be a great gift for Mother's (or special lady's) Day! : )

Too late to apologize

We listened to a wonderful song on youtube that was suggested by Mrs. Burdick.  This tune helps up to understand the causes of the American Revolution with a familiar song.  Enjoy!

Too late to apologize - a declaration

May Newsletter

ELA

Reading:

Ø  Our NYS tests are over and we are back to our normal routine. We’ll begin our first literature circles focusing on the genre realistic fiction. Please anticipate nightly reading and an assignment. Students must be prepared to participate in a discussion the next day.

Writing:

Ø  Jackie Sweeney is back and she helped us kick off our “Animal in Me” project. Students are asked to channel the animal they are most like and create a free verse poem in class and a 3D mask in art. Keep an eye out for further presentation details!

 

Spelling Patterns: All tests are Thursdays!!!

Ø  List 24 – words –ed or -ing

Ø  List 25- words “silent letters”

Ø  List 26 – contractions

 

 

Math

Concepts:

o   We’ll focus on decimals and how they relate to fractions. It is so important that students know their place value chart for whole numbers and now decimals.

         

 Assessments:

o   We’ve begun a fluency practice called “Sprints”. They are researched based and focus on personal improvement and review of concepts. They will be taken Mon., Wed. and Fri.

 

Science

Our NYS 4^th grade science tests are 5.22.13 AND 6. 3.13. The concepts will be 1^st -4^th grade material. We’ll be reviewing in school and there may by HW assignments.

Social Studies

5.8.13 we’ll travel to Mabee Farm to explore colonial NYS hands on style!

We are also learning about the American Revolution and the kids are very excited!

Reminders

ü  5.2.13 Orchestra in school performance

ü  5.8.13 Mabee Farm Field trip

ü  5.13.13 Scotia-Glenville Simple Machine presentation

ü  5.14.13 PTA fundraiser at McDonald's 4pm-7pm

ü  5.21.13 Literacy Night & Budget Vote

ü  5.22.13 NYS 1^st Science test

ü  5.24.13-5.27.13 No School memorial day weekend

ü  5.29.13 Field day

5.31.13 “The Animal in Me” presentation at the Clifton Park – Halfmoon Library

Ask the Animal Presentation

Tomorrow is our big "Ask the Animal" presentation! Our students have been working feverishly creating PowerPoint presentations reporting interesting information learned about a NYS animal. If you are joining us please go directly to the computer lab at 1:15. There you will find the animal experts ready and waiting to share out their knowledge. Feel free to mill about and learn as much as you can from our "Ask the Animal" zoo!

Important Day!

A lot of important documents went home today in your students folder. Please check to make sure you've
1. Received the report card and returned the envelope with the comment sheet
2. Returned the Field Trip permission form and sent in the money  **The permission form is of utmost importance.
3. Returned the "Ask the Animal" presentation invitation form