November 2013 Newsletter Fourth Grade Greencastle Elementary

November 2013 Newsletter
Fourth Grade
Fourth Grade Team
Rachel Dance
Colleen Evans
Darielle Hobson
Jodi Reid
Ben Weinstein
Greencastle Elementary
Reading
Math
We are starting the new
marking period off with poetry
and plays. Students will focus
on elaboration using details that
expand and enrich their reading
experience.
In math we will start with multiplication.
Students will learn many different
strategies to solve multiplication
equations and word problems. This will
begin by multiplying 2-digit by 1-digit
numbers. Students will be able to
multiply up to 4-digit numbers by 1digit numbers.
Science and Social Studies
In social studies we will begin to
identify economic goods and
wants. In science we will
determine how the environment
impacts an ecosystem. Students
will examine first-hand how this
will happen with their own
ecosystem.
Writing
Students will develop a character
sketch that they will hopefully try to
perform. This sketch will focus on
character development and
character traits by showing more than
telling. Later in the month students
will start organizing their thoughts for
a business proposal.
Parent Conferences
Parent conferences are scheduled for Monday, November 11th
and Tuesday, November 12th. You will have the opportunity to
review report cards with teachers and discuss your child’s
strengths and needs. We look forward to meeting with you, so
please schedule a conference if you have not done so.
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Reminders
Look for Learning
Skills or Agendas on
Fridays
Students are to bring
their agenda to school
each day.
Students are to return
their signed agendas
and learning skills
sheets.
Important Dates
Second Marking Period
Begins Monday,
November 4rd
Sunday, November 3
daylight savings time
“FALL” back 1 hour.
Early Release Day
Monday and Tuesday,
November 11 and 12
(Parent Conferences)
Early Release Day
Wednesday, November
27
No School
Thursday and Friday
November 28 and 29
(Thanksgiving Holiday)