Mrs. Douglas' Post

CRCT is OVER!

We did it! We made it through the CRCT!The testing was a S.N.A.P.!

I am beyond proud of my class! They took it serious, did their best, and remained focused throughout the entire testing period.

Make-up testing will last through Friday, May 1st!

Our class will have their surprise lunch Wednesday at lunchtime in the classroom!! Thanks to all of the parents who sent in snacks, mints, and support! We make such a great team!

The next four weeks are fast and full of work.  Please support the classroom by helping your child realize that we work up to the last day and we end strong! We will spend the remaining part of the school year focused on persuasive writing on Environmental issues, an Author Study on Beverly Cleary in Reading, Westward Expansion in S.S., and Growth & Development/ Safety in Health. We will be busy!!

 

Spring is here!

We are happy to be able to get outside and enjoy the gorgeous weather! Please remember the days start out cooll, so please send your child with a light jacket. We will have many opporunities to get outside and work.I find no better motivation than being outside!

Our Carnival basket's theme is Auburn University. Please send in items with this theme or contact Mrs. DePiazza with donations.

Please have your child practice CRCT online at georgiaoas.orgor Study Island Reading practice at studyisland.com

We have Author's Night on 3/31. We will present the last 2 session from 7:40-7:55 and 8:00-8:15. Our presentation is calles "Poetry Comes Alive" (choral reading poetry)

Happy Spring! :) 

March News

March is a busy month!

We are marching through the American Revolutiona and straight into the Declaration of Independence! The class has really enjoyed discussing "no taxation without representation". Ask your child what this really means!

We will continue working on our poetry project. Please have your child read their poem aloud, nightly. Author's Night will be March 31st at 7 pm after the PTA meeting. We will perform during the last 2 sessions. SO please come and visit other classes and meet in or room at 7:30. We willl wear all black. Our presentation is called "Poetry Comes Alive". It is really coming together quite nicely!!!

We have started a new science class, Light and Sound, with Ms. Phillips. Also, new math classes start Monday, 3/16. We will study multiplying and dividing decimals and investigating solid figures. Please continue to have your child practice math facts, daily!

Have a marvelous March! :)

 

CRCT Night

Do you have questions about the CRCT? We have answers. Tomorrow night, February 3 @ 6:30 after the PTA meeting, teachers will host a CRCT Q&A Session. Come with comments, questions, or concerns. Who knows, we just may answer your questions without even trying.

The class with the highest turnout will get a pizza party. Also, one lucky student in each grade will win a CRCT study book.  :)

I will be helping host this event. I hope to see you there!

January News

Things are moving at a rapid pace! We are getting to the "meat and potatoes" of our curriculum. Please review your conference time and mark your calendars. The students will be released 2 hours early during Conference week (January 26-30). Please also mark your calendars for CRCT Night at Big Shanty after the PTA meeting on February 3. We have the Youth Museum field trip on February 10. Thank you to Mrs. Chaffee (Meagan's Grandma) for volunteering to chaperone. It is going to be a BLAST!! We will get to dress up and act out the events of the American Revolution!

Here's what is going on in our class:

Math: Fractions and Decimals!! Never stop working on math facts!!

Science: Simple Machines with Mrs. Wright

Social Studies: 13 colonies and events that lead to the American Revolution. Look out for the Bio-Poem project information to come home next week.

Reading and Writing: We are focusing on Informational text. PLease ask your child what this means and examples of it.

Thank you to all of you for your continued support in our classroom. I have been blessed with a fantastic class with fantastic parents! :)

Wish List- We are running low on: hand sanitizer, baby wipes, and candy for the reward jar. 

November News

Happy Fall! What a wonderful time to curl up and read a book! November reading logs come home today. They are due on December 3rd!

We are sailing into studying European explorers like: Balboa, Cabot, Hudson, Columbus, Ponce de Leon, and Cartier. Each student will research a specific explorer and become an expert on their accomplishments, obstacles, and reasons for their expeditions. This is an exciting project.  PLease be sure to ask your child what they are learning in Social Studies!

In Math we are conquering LONG DIVISION! It is vital that students practice math facts, daily. The only way for students to be confident in the work is to be confident with the basic facts!

In Reading, we are enjoying Traditional Literature. We have read and discussed Tall Tales, Fables, and Folktales. The students really enjoyed this unit. We are moving into famous poets. We will begin with Emily Dickinson. If you have a moment to surf the net with your child, this would be a fun place to start. Google: Emily Dickinson.

In writing, we are responding to what we have read. This may be a summary, an article, a speech, or a brochure. We are working hard to produce 4th grade writing! Thanks to each of you for supporting my efforts of not excepting anything but your child's best!!

Dates to Remember:

Fire Safety Occurs on: (November 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19) Your child will have HW from Fire Safety. Please check agendas. Thank you for asking your child what they are doing in Fire Saftey and what you can do at home to support their learning. Our Firefighters are FF. Chris and FF. Kevin!

Thanksgiving Feast in the Cafeteria- November 19th at 12:39-1:09

Thanksgiving Break: November 24-28

DON'T Forget to VOTE, tomorrow!!

September News

We have almost made it through an amazing month. We have Biome projects were due today, and they have turned out AMAZING!

We have been working diligently on our Economics Projects. The students have really taken their job as entrepreneurs very seriously. I think we have some inventions that could compete in the market today! The task was to create a product that would serve the need of a Big Shanty student or teacher. Then, actually make the product out of recycled items, create a package, logo, and advertisement. Finally, they will attempt to sell or trade their products. This activity is a great example of basic economic concetps, like: trade, opportunity costs, specialization, voluntary exchange, productivity, and price incentives. (SS4E1)

Tip: Practice math facts, daily!

Math Compacting

Math Compacting has begun. Discuss with your child who their math teacher is and what they are learning in math.

Please make sure that your child practices their math facts, daily.

The only way for students to master their facts is through frequent practice and memorization.

We are learning Numer Sense, Multiplication, and Division. 

Websites

Check out the this Math website:

http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hmm/g_4.html

Welcome!

I just wanted to take a moment and welcome you to fourth grade! This is going to be an incredible year and I can't wait for it to begin! We had a wonderful turn out at Sneak-A-Peek!

Please do not hesitate to contact me about your child. My door is ALWAYS open!

See you Monday!!