Week of February 15, 2016 4th Grade Newsletter

Mrs. DiGiovanni and Mrs. Morris

HOMEWORKMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Language-DOL/CCLANG Wk 21, Wk 13-Study voc. words-Study word study wordsRead 20 minutes

Math Pg.14 and Multiplication

Language-DOL/CCLANG Wk 21, Wk 13-Study voc. words-Study word study wordsRead 20 minutes

MathReteach 16-8 and Multiplication

Language-DOL/CCLANG Wk 21, Wk 13-Study voc. words-Study word study wordsRead 20 minutes

MathPractice 16-8 and Multiplication

We are learning…

ReadingText Features;Similes/Metaphors/Idioms How do similes/metaphors / idioms enhance writing? What are the similarities and differences? Why is it important to know how to interpret information presented in diagrams(text features)?

GrammarRelative Pronouns; Prepositional Phrases ReviewHow do I identify relative pronouns? Why is it important touse prepositional phrases in writing? Why is it important

to have command of the conventions of the English language?

Word StudyWords that contain the Greek root “scope”

Writing Opinion Writing/Constructed Response Questions

Math How do I classify triangles by their sides and angles?

ScienceHow does energy flow in a food chain and food web?

Dates to RememberFeb. 18 - School Council #3, PTSO - 1st grade to performFeb. 19 - Dress Down for Scholars (Sunshine Rotary)Feb. 29 - ECMS will talk to 5th grade girls about their Cheerleading program from 12:05-12:25

Tests English–DOL/CCLang Fri. (2-19)Reading – GWS Quiz (Ch. 7-18) Fri. (2-19)Science - Science Vocabulary Test: Chapter 7 Fri.(2-19) 

Vocabulary GWS vocabulary #6

Hessian a person from Germany who fought for the British in the Revolutionary War

trudge

to walk wearily

grenadier

a European soldier employed to carry ammunition (Grenadier Guards)

nuzzle to lie very close to; to cuddle or snuggle up to

bolted moved suddenly or nervously

DiGiovanni’s Specials (10:45-11:30)Technology– ThursdayMusic - FridayPE – Monday and WednesdayArt - Tuesday

Morris’s Specials (10:45-11:30)Technology - WednesdayMusic - MondayPE – Tuesday and ThursdayArt - Friday

Word StudyGreek Root –

a word part from the ancient Greek language

scope – to watch, see

kaleidoscopehoroscopemicroscopestethoscope

periscopetelescope

Week of February 15, 2016 4th Grade Newsletter

Mrs. DiGiovanni and Mrs. Morris

Dates to RememberFeb. 18 - School Council #3, PTSO - 1st grade to performFeb. 19 - Dress Down for Scholars (Sunshine Rotary)Feb. 29 - ECMS will talk to 5th grade girls about their Cheerleading program from 12:05-12:25

Ice Cream-Thursday

Now $1.00

Notes for ParentNews: 1. Unit three Math Test- Friday Nov. 20th (Fractions, Equivalent Fractions, Comparing Fractions in Least to Greatest Order, Factors, and multiples. 

Word StudyGreek Root –

a word part from the ancient Greek language

scope – to watch, see

kaleidoscopehoroscopemicroscopestethoscope

periscopetelescope

Don’t forget about our Bake Sale this week forCoach Heyman and Masie Miller. It will start before PTSO this Thursday, Feb. 18 (around 5:30). All proceeds will help with medical expenses.