Today we started to write our paragraphs for the wrap up test for hurricanes in science class. We talked a lot about the parts of a paragraph. In the forth grade we expect kids to use a topic sentence, 3 details, 3 examples of those details, and a conclusion. We also rewrote our letters to Sgt. Fink, as many just wrote a list of questions rather than a letter. Now, we all know how to write a letter correctly. I will be mailing those off this week, and he will be responding back to the kids soon. I am hoping that he hands them out to other soldiers as well to get more responses. So, so cool!
Speaking of writing, I wanted to share with you what I shared with your kids. I did read all of the journals this weekend, but I forgot to have kids star the one entry they wanted me to comment on. I want to start to really work on specific skills each kid needs to work on. So, instead of writing on all of them, I will really comment on the one that they wish me too. I may even rewrite it for them using correct grammar, spelling, and structure so they can see a model of what I am expecting forth graders to do. It will also be a model for you to look at and see what skills I need support at home from you. Please read my comments and suggestions weekly. Thanks!
I hope that kids hung their reading calendars on the fridge this weekend. They need to be reading a total of 600 minutes this month. The calendar will count as part of their reading grade. If your child's calendar is on the fridge in a safe spot, write the word calendar in their planner and they will earn $50 tomorrow at check in.
Lastly, I always have one or two kids each year that wear the ha-ha make fun of school, homework, and teachers shirts. This year, it seems like I have many. I can't tell you what to have your child wear, but I would like to make a suggestion that these shirts are not really appropriate for school. I often find myself asking, what is that really teaching our kids at an early age? Is homework a joke? Is school a waste of time? Should kids want to feel lazy and invisible? I just think that kids that dress for success have a better chance of success. Just my opinion.
Have a fun evening, and tomorrow is supposed to be cooler, so layers might be wise.
