This week in room 402 we are exploring the following concepts: 
- Social Studies - The Texas Revolution
- Writing - Publishing of a Narrative Story
- Grammar - Sentence Structure
- Spelling - Emotional Words
- Math - Measurement
- Reading - Researching to Increase our Knowledge
- Science - Natural Resources
Our days are filled with unlimited activities. Your child will continue to learn outside the classroom with homework completion. Each student must read for a minimum of 30 minutes each day, study their math facts, and complete any parts of their narratives. To enhance your child's spelling, please log on to "Spelling City" to participate in specific learning activities catered to our spelling list. You are more than welcome to explore any of our past spelling lists.
My door is always open, so please reach out when needed. I am here to help!
This week our 4th graders will be attending their first session of Writing University. Writing University is a class designed to meet the writing needs of your 4th grader. They will have a chance to publish stories and discover ways to make them juicer and interesting. In addition, your child was assigned a writing buddy to gain more insight of becoming a better author.
Your child will follow the writing process while composing narratives and expository essays. Each week your student will have to publish a story or essay to present to their writing buddy. Thereafter, their buddy will read and provide suggestions of how to successfully improve their grade. Your student will need a high level of praise and support throughout the upcoming weeks. Most of their homework will be to complete several elements of their stories or essays. Please join us as we prepare them for college and beyond. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me. I am here to help!
The 4th grade teachers are so honored to announce our annual field trip. We are headed to Austin, Texas on Thursday, May 24, 2012 to visit the State Capitol, the University of Texas, and the Bob Bullock Museum. Parents are welcomed to attend!
An informational handout was sent home on Friday with your child. Please read over it very carefully because space is limited. More information will be sent at a later date complemented with an informational meeting. You can go ahead and get the ball rolling by completing a Background Check form and letting me know if you would love to attend.
This week in room 402 we are exploring the following concepts:
- Social Studies - Trouble Brewing in Texas Colonies
- Writing - Publishing an Expository Paragraph
- Grammar - Commas
- Spelling - Plurals
- Math - Equivalent Fractions
- Reading - Exploring types of Expository Texts
- Science - Changes in the Face of the Earth (Erosion)
Our days are filled with unlimited activities. Your child will continue to learn outside the classroom with homework completion. Each student must read for a minimum of 30 minutes each day, study their math facts, complete a science probe, and practice their spelling activities. To enhance your child's spelling, please log on to "Spelling City" to participate in specific learning activities catered to our spelling list.
My door is always open, so please reach out when needed. I am here to help!
Every year, we establish goals and create new year resolutions. This year, I encourage you to include your child in the resolution adapting process. Help them to create short term goals and outcomes they can experience overtime.
One of these resolutions may include upholding the "No Excuses" philosophy and doing their very best to make their dreams a reality. A goal can be as simple as making a schedule to help them organize their daily activities and contributions. This can include afterschool tutoring, homework completion, and gathering materials and supplies for the next day. Overtime, your child will see a change in their habits in regards to being responsible combined with relaxation and rewards.
Nothing is more pleasing than knowing you are prepared for the unexpected. If you wake up late the next morning, time will not be spent on finding a backpack or looking for a favorite jacket.
In due time, your student will see how important it is to be prepared a proactive spirit. As you both reflect back on the goals, contentment and a sense of pride will fill your spirit because you were successful. Therefore, goals must be attainable with the ability for the student to do them independently. In closing, resolve the wanted with a plan of action, committment, and a tangible and affective outcome.
Cada año, establecer metas y crear las resoluciones de año nuevo. Este año, le animo a incluir a su hijo en el proceso de adaptación de la resolución. Ayuda a crear metas a corto plazo y los resultados que puedan experimentar las horas extraordinarias.
Una de estas resoluciones pueden incluir la defensa de los "sin excusas" la filosofía y haciendo su mejor esfuerzo para hacer realidad sus sueños. Una meta puede ser tan simple como hacer un programa para ayudarles a organizar sus actividades diarias y las contribuciones. Esto puede incluir la tutoría después de clases, completar las tareas, y los materiales de recogida y suministros para el día siguiente. Horas extras, su hijo verá un cambio en sus hábitos en cuanto a la responsabilidad que se combinan con la relajación y las recompensas.
No hay nada más agradable que saber que está preparado para lo inesperado. Si te despiertas a la mañana siguiente, el tiempo no se gasta en la búsqueda de una mochila o en busca de una chaqueta favorita.
A su debido tiempo, el estudiante verá lo importante que es estar preparado con un espíritu proactivo. A medida que tanto reflexionar sobre los objetivos, satisfacción y un sentido de orgullo que llenarán tu espíritu, ya que fueron un éxito. Por lo tanto, los objetivos deben ser alcanzables con la capacidad del estudiante para hacer de manera independiente. Para terminar, resolver la quería con un plan de acción, el compromiso, y un resultado tangible y afectivo.
