Newsletter September 3rd-6th

Math: Tuesday we will have our first test review.  The students will have an opportunity in class to take a practice test then we will all go over answers together.  To help your child study please look at the review and to make different problems change the numbers and the story line on word problems.  Wednesday will be our first test.  Then we will have a break from our normal lesson structure to work on number lines and subtraction with nines. 

Reading: Our theme this week is "Adapting to Survive".  We will be focusing on the reading skill of choosing the main idea and supporting details.  The students will practice during the week and have a skill review on Friday.  Practice at home by reading a paragraph, have them choose the main idea and two or three supporting details--this can be done from a book they are currently reading or a fun story that interests them. Our main story this week is "A Walk in the Desert".

Tuesday will be our first Library day.  Each student is allowed two books to check out at a time.  If a book is lost there is a fine of $5 for paperback books and $10 for hardcover books.  Books are due at the beginning of the day on Tuesdays.  

Art: We are completing our projects on how Failure Leads to Success with an animation.

Looking ahead at our next project we need some materials.  Louise Nevelson was an artist who took items that may appear like trash to some people and created beautiful sculptures with them.  Your mission is to find pieces of plastics, woods, and metals that can be painted.  For example: bolts, screws, wine corks, puzzle pieces, buttons, small wooden objects, trinkets from a dollar store or garage sale are always popular.  Whatever you can find that meets these needs will be greatly appreciated to begin our projects.

Christian Character Development: In our study of Christian Character Development we discussed how we have responsibilities online and offline to our self, our family and friends, and to the larger community. 

Chapel Buddies: The 4th graders spent time this week reading with their chapel buddies.

Scholastic Book Club: You may place book orders order online through Scholastic Book Club through Tuesday, September 30th.  Check out the catalog online. Please use our parent code to log in and order your books.  There is also a link to scholastic book on the right side of this blog.  Happy Reading!
Parent Code: J3CX6

See what the students are leaning with Mrs. Killian in music class.

Check out Mrs. Brannan's blog for updates on memory work, spelling, and much more!!

Save those BOX TOPS!
Each class will compete to collect the most box tops for the school.  The box tops are collected and turned in for money used to support the school.




Important Dates:
Monday, October 21st - Missouri Botanical Gardens