During our 3rd session of T.G.F.D., Deputy Seward discussed decision-making. Students learned how the decisions a person makes impacts their character and reputation in either positive or negative ways. During session 4, Deputy Seward discussed peer pressure and the difference between positive and negative pressure. Students learned and practiced many strategies for dealing with negative pressure, such as the "broken record" and "state the facts." Students received homework assignments at the end of these sessions that should be completed with their families.
Spelling Bees
Students received words lists for our upcoming spelling bees. We will hold a practice bee on Wednesday, January 21, and our official classroom spelling bee on Friday, January 23. The winner and runner-up from Friday's bee will continue on to our 5th grade level bee on January 28. Best of luck to our spellers!
Subject Update:
ELA (English/Language Arts)
- Spelling - The Lesson 19 pretest will be given on Monday (skipping the L. 18 review lesson). The students will be assigned homework during the week to practice their words, and a final test will be given Friday. *Students may only print 10 words "just in case" their cursive still needs work. Keep practicing correct letter formation at home!
- English - Students will be reading about "The Year in Pictures" in our next Time For Kids issue. Then they will choose an event from their own lives they would like to write about for our own collection of memorable 2014 events. Students can start thinking about an event and searching for a photo to use!
- Reading - We will review point of view to prepare for a quiz on Wednesday, January 21. We will also introduce our next reading unit theme, "Nature's Fury."
Social Studies - Did your child show you his/her whirligig or bilbo catcher? We enjoyed creating some of the simple toys enjoyed by children of colonial times. We will talk more about everyday colonial life, and then compare and contrast slavery in the southern and northern colonies.
Mrs. Strong's Math Class - Students will continue Unit 4 simplifying and evaluating expressions, and understanding algebraic equations and inequalities. There will be a homework review over the lessons covered so far on Thursday, January 22. Then we will learn how to solve algebraic equations using properties.
Mark Your Calendar:
Jan. 19 - No School (M. L. King Jr. Day)
Jan. 21 - Too Good For Drugs (Session #5)
Jan. 21 - Mrs. Strong's Practice Spelling Bee
Jan. 23 - Mrs. Strong's Spelling Bee
