Mrs. Soons 4th Grade: 10 Weeks in 4th Grade!

Hello Everyone!

I hope everyone had a nice long weekend. I had a great time driving my son all over the world for soccer and I really enjoyed the sleepy rainy Sunday!

Your children are working hard to learn about European Explorers and the Stars and Planets. They are also crafting research papers on a country of their choice and they calculated the area and perimeter needed to make their dream bedrooms! They included slushy machines, soccer fields, super power machines, hot tubs (with cup holders) and closets that aid in getting one dressed! We will be moving into multi-digit multiplication and division for the next few weeks.

*****HOMEWORK ANNOUNCEMENT*******

We will be rotating word study homework. There will be 2 weeks of spelling practice and 2 weeks of vocabulary building. The lists are on Google Classroom and your child knows how to find them if they should leave the work at school or lose them. This week and next is our vocabulary rotation. It is due on October 20th.

In addition to word study, your child should practice X facts for 5 minutes or so, nightly. I have shown them how to play a QUICK FLASH and we spent time today filling out a X chart that helped them to see which facts they need to practice most.

There is also a math packet for extra practice that has come home. It is due October 20th as well, however, I expect students to work on it during class time and during math stations. It is not solely for home work.

Here's what I need from you:

* Check in with your child to keep him/her on track for HW. (There were several students who did not complete the work even with 2 full weeks to complete it)

* Help your child mange his/her time so that there isn't a mad rush to finish the job the night before it is due.

* ALSO.... I am need of 4-5 chaperones for our walking field trip on October 26th. Email me if you can help out!