Happy Harvest Fourth Grade Families,Fall Break is officially here! We hope you and your families get to enjoy some time to spend with your families and loved ones. We have an exciting new platform for reading called I-Ready. We will be introducing this platform when we return from fall break. Before you log off for the break please take a moment to review our newsletter to stay well informed about our upcoming assignments and events. Fall Break is happening November 20th-24th- There will be no class connects or assignments these days Titanic Informational Essay due November 27th- Our second informational essay of the year is complete! If your student has not submitted their Titanic essay please make sure to have them turn it in. There is a checklist on the bottom of the newsletter that can be used to make sure your student has all the parts of their essay completed. Students should have typed up their essay in a Word Document and saved the file on their computer. Directions on how to submit the file on the OLS are in the graphic below. ***There is NO flipGrid to turn in for this essay I-Ready: We will be introducing a new platform for reading called I-ready on November 27th! Students will have an I-ready Diagnostic session each day from Nov 27th- Nov 30th where they will learn how to log in and begin taking the I-ready diagnostic. This diagnostic assessment will give us more information on your child's progress and help inform our instruction and learning moving forward. Due to the assessment schedule, some Whole Group/Small Group class connects will be cancelled. In lieu of these class connects a student-paced nearpod lesson will be sent out. ***Please take a look at your student's Plan for Nov 27th-Nov 30th and note the times and days your student is expected to connect for their required I-ready session. IXL Fall Break Competition: Who can answer the MOST questions correctly during our FALL Break! We are holding a competition to see which fourth grader will answer the most correct questions on IXL. This is a great opportunity for math practice, you can review a skill we've already learned or learn a new one! The competition will start Nov 18 at 8AM and end Nov 26 at 7 pm. Challenge Accepted! https://www.ixl.com/signin/daof K12 Zone: After all the anticipation and excitement, the K12 Zone has officially launched! This is a platform where students can socialize and connect with their peers. We loved seeing them in the Zone this week making new friends and sharing with each other. Please make sure to remind your students about being a good Digital Citizen so we can keep the K12 Zone a safe space for all students! Thank you for staying connected and informed! Fourth Grade TeachersHow To Turn In Your EssayI-Ready Info:This Week'S LearningGrades and Teacher Assigned LessonsGrade books are updated every Friday. Make sure that you are checking your child's grades weekly. Remember, students can retake quizzes or assessments in the OLS for a better grade! Additionally, don't forget to complete teacher assigned IXLS! Please see the list below, for November's IXLs and other teacher graded assignments! Writingimprove your typing with this great siteClick on the link below to visit this free website to improve your typing speed and accuracy! https://www.tvokids.com/school-age/games/keyboard-climber-1 Cursive handwriting videos and pages of the week This week we are working on cursive practice with lower case letter v, and z. Watch the videos below, then complete pgs 41 and 42 in you Handwrititng WorkBook.
Informational/Expository Writing ChecklistGreetings Fourth Grade familiesWe hope this message finds you well and that you are enjoying a successful and productive school year so far. As always, we are here to keep you informed about all things fourth grade. Please take a moment to review our newsletter to stay well informed about our upocoming assignments and events Fall Break is coming up: It's November, which means our Fall Break is quickly approaching. Yay! Students get to enjoy some time to relax and enjoy time with families and loved ones. Fall Break is happening November 20th-24th- There will be no class connects or assignments these days ELA Lesson 3.08 On the Case Wrap Up: It has come to our attention that some students may not have fully mastered the content from Quiz 3.8 or may have missed taking the quiz altogether. We understand that learning can be a journey, and sometimes we need a little extra practice to truly understand and excel in a particular topic. That's why we are offering all students the chance to retake Quiz 3.8. Whether you found the material challenging the first time or simply missed the initial quiz, this is your opportunity to demonstrate your understanding and improve your scores. We believe in your ability to learn and grow, and this retake will help you do just that. Severe Weather Essay due November 2nd- Our first essay of the year is complete. If your student has not submitted their essay please make sure to have them turn it in. Students should have typed up their essay in a Word Document and saved the file on their computer. Directions on how to submit the file on the OLS are in the graphic below. Additionally, students can record themselves reading their essay and submit their recording on FlipGrid- https://flip.com/e2b676f7 ***Students can set up a flipgrid account using their office 365 student email. (Direction on how to record and submit can be found on the flipgrid page) Math Summative Assessment - Thank you to all students and learning coaches for a succesful summative assessment! We had amazing attendance for these sessions and were able to collect important data to better inform our future lessons and teaching. Fourth Grade Website: Our fourth Grade team has dedicated time and effort to carefully craft a website that helps address those frequently asked questions our devoted learning coaches bring to our attention. We love to keep all of our families well informed! Whenever you have a question about anything related to fourth grade or DAOF make sure to peruse through the tabs of our website, you might just find the information you are looking for. 😅 But if not you can always reach out to your homeroom teacher for help! Thanks for being an integral part of our students' education! Fourth Grade TeachersHow to Turn In Your Essay:This Week's Learning:Digital Citizenship!Dear Amazing 4th Graders, Digital Citizenship is like being a good friend, but online. It means being kind, safe, and respectful when we use computers, smartphones, and the internet. Just like we treat our classmates with kindness and respect, we should do the same online! Here are a few important things to remember: Be Kind Online: Use kind words, emojis, and be a friend to others online, just like you are in class. 🤝 Keep Personal Info Private: Don't share your full name, address, or any personal information with strangers online. Your online safety is important. 🔐 Respect Others' Work: Remember, the internet is full of amazing ideas! Always give credit when you use someone else's work. 🎨 Think Before You Click: Be super careful with what you share online. Once it's out there, it's hard to take back! 🧐 To help you become digital citizenship stars, we've attached some fun lessons that you can complete with your family. It's a fantastic opportunity to learn together and share your thoughts about being responsible and respectful digital citizens. 🏡📱 Remember, just like in the classroom, the digital world can be a great place if we all work together to make it friendly and safe. Get ready to shine as awesome digital citizens! Stay curious, stay safe, and let's learn together! Your 4th grade Teachers 📚🍎 Digital Citizenship Lessons File ![]()
Grades and Teacher assigned lessonsGrade books are updated every Friday. Make sure that you are checking your child's grades weekly. Remember, students can retake quizzes or assessments in the OLS for a better grade! Additionally, don't forget to complete teacher assigned IXLS! Please see the list below, for November's IXLs and other teacher graded assignments! Writingimprove your typing with this great siteClick on the link below to visit this free website to improve your typing speed and accuracy! https://www.tvokids.com/school-age/games/keyboard-climber-1 Cursive handwriting videos and pages of the weekThis week is a review! No videos! Page 37 and 40
Informational/Expository Writing ChecklistHappy November Fourth Grade Families!We hope this message finds you well and that you are enjoying a successful and productive school year so far. We are pleased to inform you about an important Math Summative Assessment that will be taking place on November 6th and 7th. Additionally, as well as some other important announcements for the month of November Math Summative Assessment - November 6th and 7th: In preparation for the Math Summative Assessment on November 6th and 7th, we want to ensure that every student is well-prepared to demonstrate their knowledge and skills. This assessment is an essential part of our curriculum, and it's crucial for your academic progress. Please note that this is a mandatory session for all students. Students will be assigned a specific time slot to come in and showcase what they have learned so far in Math. ***Please make sure to check your students plan next week to note what time their assessment has been scheduled Severe Weather Essay due November 2nd- Our first essay of the year is complete. If your student has not submitted their essay please make sure to have them turn it in. Students should have typed up their essay in a Word Document and saved the file on their computer. Directions on how to submit the file on the OLS are in the graphic below. Additionally, students can record themselves reading their essay and submit their recording on FlipGrid- https://flip.com/e2b676f7 ***Students can set up a flipgrid account using their office 365 student email. (Direction on how to record and submit can be found on the flipgrid page) ELA Lesson 3.08 On the Case Wrap Up: It has come to our attention that some students may not have fully mastered the content from Quiz 3.8 or may have missed taking the quiz altogether. We understand that learning can be a journey, and sometimes we need a little extra practice to truly understand and excel in a particular topic. That's why we are offering all students the chance to retake Quiz 3.8. Whether you found the material challenging the first time or simply missed the initial quiz, this is your opportunity to demonstrate your understanding and improve your scores. We believe in your ability to learn and grow, and this retake will help you do just that. Fall Break is coming up: It's November, which means our Fall Break is quickly approaching. Yay! Students get to enjoy some time to relax and enjoy time with families and loved ones. Fall Break is happening November 20th-24th- There will be no class connects or assignments these days Fourth Grade Website: Our fourth Grade team has dedicated time and effort to carefully craft a website that helps address those frequently asked questions our devoted learning coaches bring to our attention. We love to keep all of our families well informed! Whenever you have a question about anything related to fourth grade or DAOF make sure to peruse through the tabs of our website, you might just find the information you are looking for. 😅 But if not you can always reach out to your homeroom teacher for help! Thank you for your amazing support! Your Fourth Grade Team How to Turn In Your Essay:This Week's Learning: Digital CitizenshipDear Amazing 4th Graders, Digital Citizenship is like being a good friend, but online. It means being kind, safe, and respectful when we use computers, smartphones, and the internet. Just like we treat our classmates with kindness and respect, we should do the same online! Here are a few important things to remember: Be Kind Online: Use kind words, emojis, and be a friend to others online, just like you are in class. 🤝 Keep Personal Info Private: Don't share your full name, address, or any personal information with strangers online. Your online safety is important. 🔐 Respect Others' Work: Remember, the internet is full of amazing ideas! Always give credit when you use someone else's work. 🎨 Think Before You Click: Be super careful with what you share online. Once it's out there, it's hard to take back! 🧐 To help you become digital citizenship stars, we've attached some fun lessons that you can complete with your family. It's a fantastic opportunity to learn together and share your thoughts about being responsible and respectful digital citizens. 🏡📱 Remember, just like in the classroom, the digital world can be a great place if we all work together to make it friendly and safe. Get ready to shine as awesome digital citizens! Stay curious, stay safe, and let's learn together! Your 4th grade Teachers 📚🍎 Digital Citizenship Lessons File![]()
Grades and Teacher assigned lessonsGrade books are updated every Friday. Make sure that you are checking your child's grades weekly. Remember, students can retake quizzes or assessments in the OLS for a better grade! Additionally, don't forget to complete teacher assigned IXLS! Please see the list below, for October's IXLs and other teacher graded assignments! Writingimprove your typing with this great siteClick on the link below to visit this free website to improve your typing speed and accuracy! https://www.tvokids.com/school-age/games/keyboard-climber-1 Cursive handwriting videos and pages of the weekThis week is a review! No videos! Page 36 Informational/Expository Writing ChecklistThis checklist is to help students with their final draft of their first essay.
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