Greetings to 4th Grade Families!

We have been learning the daily schedule and routines of the classroom. Thank you to the parents for signing the planner each next and helping your child practice this routine. 

  

Math

In math we have been learning math practices.  These are strategies for students to use when they are learning new math concepts. We also started Topic 1 which is on place value, expanded notation, and comparing numbers.

 

Reading

In reading we are learning about different fiction and non-fiction texts.  We have been also making text to self-connections, text to text connections and text to world connections. 

Book Orders

I am sending home book orders today.  Please see the newsletter for ordering information.  You can place the order online or send it back with your student.

Stroll for a Goal and Our Class Theme

The Stroll For the Goal is on October 2nd at 12:30. Please send back your packets on Wednesday, September 30th. We voted on a class theme for our Stroll for a Goal day.  The students decided on motorcycle wear. So we brainstormed what to wear.  Jeans, black t-shirts, a bandanna, dark sunglasses. If you need help finding clothes.  Let me know!

 

Reading Logs

I sent home the first reading log today for the students to complete this.  They should be reading 20 minutes each weekday night and once over the weekend.  They should complete the reading log each time they read and return it to me next Friday, October 2^nd, signed by a parent.  

Dates to Remember

9-30  Return the Packets (fundraiser) 

10-2 Stroll for a Goal at 12:30 & theme day 

10-16 No School-MEA 

10-17 No School-MEA


We will have our popcorn party on Friday to celebrate the September birthdays!
 

First Week of School

We have had a busy first week of school!  The students have been learning the daily schedule and routines of the classroom. Thank you to the parents for signing the planner each next and helping your child practice this routine. 

  

Math

We have had a great start in math.  We having been learning about the math practices that good math thinkers use to prepare ourselves for working on solving math problems this year.

 

Reading

We have started the year by learning the routines of reading time.  Fourth grade will be having a reader’s workshop time which will include a whole group lesson, small group time with Mrs. Jensen to have a lesson at their reading level, and sharing time.  We have also been working on making connections to books that we read.

Reading Logs

Thank you to all the parents for supporting your child in getting into the routine of reading each night.  The students are bringing home a new reading log today. They should be reading 20 minutes five days a week.  They should complete the reading log each time they read and return it to me next Friday, Sept. 18^th signed by a parent.

We have had a great week here at Sibley.  I hope your student has told you all about their daily events.  Have a great weekend and I maybe will see you at the football game tonight!  Go TIGERS!

I am glad I had a chance to meet with all of you during conferences!  When you come in Tuesday we will label all of your supplies and organize your desk.  Have a great weekend!