Dear Parents,
Our class is really enjoying the book Wonder. It is a beautiful story of compassion for others, friendship, and showing kindness. It is a story we reference many times throughout the year. The students always seem to connect really well to the story of August Pullman. In our class we choose kind!
Denim Drive
Fourth grade kicked off our annual Denim Drive this week! All items collected will go to the RRISD Clothes Closet. We are hoping to collect at least 300 items this year. At CCE, we care deeply, give generously, and help willingly. Fourth grade students are currently preparing for the drive, however, we will start collecting new and gently used denim items October 1-19. Thank you for helping out!
Shrinky Dinks
Our class needs 4 packages of Bright White (must be BRIGHT WHITE) Shrinky Dink paper. You can find this at Michael’s. I used a 40% off coupon, and I paid about $4.00 for one package. Please email me if you are able to provide one package for our class. I need the paper by September 21.
Practice Makes Permanent
Multiplication facts 0-10 should be mastered. We will begin multiplication of 1-digit by 4-digit numbers next week. Please have your child practice nightly until instant recall is obtained. Instant recall of these facts is a game changer in 4th grade math. It can make all the difference in math confidence!
Conferences
Thank you for setting aside some time to come in and meet one on one about your child. It does take us all working together for sure! I will have to respect all parents’ time and will not be able to go past the 20 minutes. If your conference is scheduled for in the morning at 7am, I will meet you at the front doors by the office at 6:55 to let you in. If you don’t remember the time you reserved, please contact me.
UPCOMING DATES
September 27 - Author Visit
October 1 - Denim Drive begins
October 8 and 9 - Student holidays
UNITS OF STUDY
Reading - Realistic Fiction - Story Elements
Writing - Personal Narrative
Spelling - Week 2 - Homework due on Thursday, Test on Friday
Math - Multiplication of 2, 3, and 4 digit numbers
Texas History - Map Skills
Science - Forms of Energy
Have a great weekend!
Kelly
