Newsletter January 2008 Fourth Grade

Mrs. Ottavino 4th Grade News Mrs. Raymer January 2008

Hope everyone had a peaceful and relaxing holiday break. We will be ready to run with the continuation of Test Prep as soon as we get back on January 2^nd!

Curriculum

Math: Unit 7- Fractions and Their Uses

• Review basic fraction concepts as parts of a whole, fractions on the number line, and uses of fractions
• Practice finding fractional parts of sets
• Add and subtract fractions

Reading:

Reading with Close Comprehension through Biography Book Clubs

• Learn how to have a meaningful discussion on the same book in the club
• Learn how a person overcomes problems and/or difficulties
• Learn how to identify aspects of the person’s life

Writing: Fiction

• Learn how to develop a realistic fiction story
• Learn how to create meaningful characters based on our own life
• Using craft and revision strategies to improve writing skills

Social Studies: New World

Continuing Steps of IIM (Independent Investigation Method)

• Project will end and presentations will be in mid February

Field Trips:

Looking ahead to February:

February 13^th-Roots of Rap

** Please be sure to look in your child’s folder as this date approaches for trip permission trips.

Important Dates:

January 2^nd-Welcome Back!

January 4^th- Family Friday

January 8, 9, 10- ELA TEST

*Please contact us if you plan on participating in a Family Friday. This will allow us to plan our morning time. Please bring a short read aloud book picture book or short story.

REMINDERS:

*The ELA test will be January 8, 9, and 10. Please make sure that your child is present and on-time on all 3 days!

*Please try to have a nutritious dinner and breakfast on each of those days.

*Please try to have your child go to bed maybe a little earlier than usual.

Thank You:

• For your continued support.
• For your early payment for the field trip in May.