Friday, September 21, 2012

Week Four


As you may have noticed, we have been skipping around in our Everyday Math homework book. Due to the changes in our curriculum, we will need to move some lessons out of sequence in order to best prepare our students for the State tests. We have also needed to supplement the math work with worksheets from another program in order to cover all the standards of the fourth grade Core Curriculum.
  • We are going to make a physical map of New York State  and we need your help. A letter went home today with instructions for making salt dough. This is a quick and easy recipe. I demonstrated how to do it to the kids and they are super excited! We would also like to thank Mrs. Au, who donated many 9x12" cardboard pieces for the backing of our maps. We currently have 18 pieces and will need at least six more. 
  • On Monday, students will begin a new morning procedure. Similar to the routine from last year, students will be sent to the MMr through the Windsor Place entrance at the sound of a bell at 8:30. At 8:37, students will walk to their classroom by themselves. 
  • Please continue to initial reading logs daily and sign your child's homework sheet at the end of the week. The reading logs are being collected on Mondays for review. 
  • Schools will be closed on Wednesday for Yom Kippur. 
Have a wonderful weekend!