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     This week report cards will go home. Just a reminder any standards with a score of less than a 3 will be developed and practiced throughout the year. Mastery isn’t expected until the end of the year. There are some challenging standards in math and writing that need more time for mastery. Also, the Math standard “Solve multi-step word problems using all operations (+,-,x,÷)” for Trimester 1 multi-step word problem standard reflects only addition and subtraction. Future scores for this standard may change based on the operations used. Science, will not be reported on the report card as we begin to align with the Next Generation Science Standards. Our goal is to excite students about science with engaging, hands-on learning.

The new Chromebooks went home with the case and charging cord last Thursday. Charging cords will need to stay home and Chromebooks charged up and ready to use for each school day. The Chromebooks need to come to school daily in the case and backpack. DO NOT BRING THE CHARGER TO SCHOOL. We encourage each student to have a special spot for the computer to get charged along with a practiced routine. Thank you for helping your child become more independent and prepared for school.

Tomorrow is the launch of the Positivity Project. The PTO has purchased a specially designed T-shirt for each student. We will pass them out tomorrow. Please consider something easy for your child to slip on the T-shirt. A quick process would be helpful since all Lincoln students will have to change into them:) Thank you for your help.

Have a great holiday break!

Here's what is going on in the classroom:


Reading:  We will begin teaching strategies on making an inference in the text using Jan Richardson's Green and Red questioning strategies. 

Writing: We are wrapping up Narrative Writing this week. After this week we will be introducing persuasive writing. Our direction in writing will shift. However, the writing process is ongoing throughout the year. We will continue to work on sentence structure and lessons on how to write personal narratives. Students will still write narrative writing prompts with a focus on the topic sentence, details with complete sentences (subject/predicate) including capitals as well as using "million-dollar" words instead of "trash can" words.

Math:  This week we will work on more geometry symmetryMany students are improving their fluency in multiplication. We are practicing daily for 10-15 minutes with games and timed activities. The data proves it's working. Multiplication and division fluency is not a 4th grade standard on the report card. However, it's still VERY important and I encourage 4th graders to practice multiplication facts at home with flashcards, IXL, etc. for extra practice. Students can continue to practice IXL Diagnostic and now Khan Mappers. 

Science: We are continuing the Sound Waves Science Unit and finish this week. This unit helps students develop the idea that sound is an actual thing, a wave of vibrations traveling through the air. Equipped with this understanding, students can begin to make sense of how sound and music work. 

Social Studies: Will will continue to focus on five themes of geography, the earth, and the way people interact with it this week. 

Positivity Project: Tomorrow is the launch of the PP2! This week we will focus on Gratitude.


Important Dates

Late Starts: 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 

No School Thanksgiving break: 11/25-11/27


Renee Abbott
Fourth Grade Teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
1102 Orchard Ave.
St. Joseph, MI 49085






     



 

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