Mrs. Abbott's Dream Team 2020-21

  Hello Families,      We had a terrific week! On Friday our class had a "Class Clip" celebration with ice cream sundaes and a movie! We are wrapping up some units. In math, most students are finished with the Unit 4 test on area & perimeter, multi-digit multiplication, and multi-step word problems. This summative test is the first real glimpse into 4th-grade math. Students are learning strategies and realizing it may take 5 to 10 minutes to solve one problem. I'm proud of how hard they are working through the process and steps to more challenging problems. The test will come home once we are done going over them. If your child scores below a three on any standard, they can practice the skill in IXL. If a parent/guardian signs the planner, I will give extra yards! Our class is also finishing up with the region persuasive essays. Our authors will celebrate them on our "Writer's Wall" in the hallway and then they will come home. Our class also finished the...

Hello Families,      I hope you are well. Monday is Positivity Day! Have your child wear his/her Positivity t-shirt. Also this Thursday and Friday we have 1/2 days. Just a reminder that Valentine's Day activities and lessons will take the place of the traditional card exchange and party. You will not need to send anything in from home. Have a great week! Reminder: Please remind your child to charge and pack his/her Chromebook. Late Starts: No late start 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24 Half Days: 1/28, 1/29  Here's what is going on in the classroom: Reading: Because of NWEA, we will continue working this week in reading groups and practicing the cause & effect reading questioning strategy in an interactive read-aloud mini-lesson. The story of Ruby Bridges is about a young, first-grade girl from the 1960s who recently moved from Mississippi to New Orleans in search of a better life. A judge orders her to attend an all-white school. She faces an angry mob and stands al...

  Hello Families,      We had a fantastic week! Our class works really hard daily at achieving their individual goals and are learning lots! In addition, the Positivity Project has been very beneficial in our classroom to our social and emotional health. We are building a common vocabulary that helps us understand each other on a more compassionate level. At our morning meetings, we reflect and share with a better understanding of how our words and actions affect others. It's been not only positive but powerful. I can't say it enough, but your children are amazing and I am so grateful to have them in my life! Have a great week:)   Important Dates Reminder: Please remind your child to charge nightly and pack his/her Chromebook. Reminder:  Every Monday is Positivity Day. Students are encouraged to wear their Positivity T-Shirts! (no school this Monday) Late Starts: 1/20, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24 No School District PD: 1/18 Half Days: 1/28, 1/29  Here's what...

Hello Families, We had a fantastic first week back! I'm so grateful to be working with such an amazing group of students. Every student brought their charged Chomebooks every day last week. Thank you for all you do as parents to help support your child to be successful in the classroom. Conferences for the spring will begin at the end of January. Conferences will be done in a Google Meet format. This time for conferences teachers do not meet with every student. I will send a Sign-up Genius schedule to you via email if I need to meet with you regarding your child's progress. However, if you would like a conference let me know via email and we can arrange a Google Meet.  This next week starting Tues., Jan. 12th-15th we will begin NWEA reading and math testing. Please try not to schedule any appointments on these days. Thank you for your understanding. Have a great week!   Important Dates Reminder:  Every Monday is Positivity Day. Students are encouraged to wear their Positi...