SPECIALS CHANGE

We will be switching two specials times.  This Friday (May 1st), when your student normally goes to PE, they will go to music instead. On Wednesday, May 6th when they would normally go to music, they will be attending PE.
Please remind your students to wear tennis shoes NEXT Wednesday (May 6th).

Thanks,

Mrs. Grant and Mrs. Cochran

Math Study Guides

Area, Perimeter, and Line Plot Study Guide

Measurement Study Guide

4-27-15

Math:

Class 1:

Area/Perimeter/Line Plot Test Friday, May 1st (study guide will be finished in class on Tuesday)

Class 2:

Measurement Test Friday, May 1st (study guide will be finished in class on Tuesday) Students will be able to use their Measurement flip book on the test 

Wednesday, April 29th: GMAS Social Studies 

Newsletter 4-24-15

Ms. Howell’s 4^th Grade Class 

April 24, 2015

Dear Parents,

We have 3 days down of GMAS testing and only 2 more to go! The students have been working so diligently this week and I am so proud of them! Next week the students will take Science on Monday and Social Studies on Wednesday.

If your child is completing the GMAS Promise, then please remember to initial each day if your child gets a good night’s sleep and eats a healthy breakfast. Then they will bring the form to school and I will initial each day that they arrive at school on time, listen and follow directions, and take their time and do their best each day of the GMAS. If the students keep their Promise then they will be able to eat lunch with me in the classroom on Wednesday, May 6^th.

We will have 4^th 9 weeks Interims coming up the week of May 4^th. These tests are given to the students to test them on all AKS taught in the 4^th grade in all content areas. The schedule will be:

Monday, May 4^th: Reading

Wednesday, May 6^th: Math

Thursday, May 7^th: Science

Monday, May 11^th: Social Studies.

GMAS Information:

One of the things I shared at conferences this week was about the new Georgia Milestones Assessment (GMAS).

Below are some links of information that will give you some additional information. 

·      Want more general information about the upcoming Georgia Milestones Assessment? Take a look at the PTA Guide. http://s2.onmycalendar.com/Files/GE/A5R7514422I_PTAguide.pdf

·      Would you like to see a sample of the online Georgia Milestones Assessment? Click through this elementary online test sample.  http://learnoas.ctb.com/GA/

·      Want detailed information about the upcoming Georgia Milestones Assessment? The Department of Education published this assessment guide specific for each grade level tested. http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Pages/Georgia-Milestones-End-of-Grade-Assessment-Guides.aspx

·      Parents: This is last year's Georgia Department of Education practice test. This is the only practice test available date formats as seen in the assessment guides.  There are about  4 practice tests for each subject for grades 3-5. There are about 8-12 questions on each practice test.  https://www.georgiaoas.org/servlet/a2l

Below are just a few reminders/notes for the week:

• Kiwanis K-Kids is selling onions. You will find an order form in your child’s Friday Folder. Expected delivery is the week of May 11^th.
• The Summer Book Fair will be held May 4-8. The students can purchase 5 books for $20.

School Wide Information 

·        April 27^th – GMAS Test Science Section 1 and 2

·        April 29^th – GMAS Test Social Studies Section 1 and 2

·        May 1^st – Publix Mother’s Day Cake Orders Due

·        May 5^th – Fernbank Field Trip

·        May 12^th – Field Day

·        May 19^th – EOY party 1:45 – 3:00

Next Week at a Glance

Reading –Review

Writing/Grammar –  Review

Word Study – No Word Study until after GMAS

Social Studies –  GMAS Testing/Review

Science –

Mon./Tue. Group- GMAS Testing/Review

Wed./Fri. Group- GMAS Testing/Review

Math –

9:00 Group Review; Area/Perimeter/Line Plots Test Friday, May 1st

12:45 Group Review; Measurement Test Friday, May 1st

Specials Rotation:

Monday-PE

Tuesday-Art

Wednesday –Music

Thursday –Technology

Friday – PE

4-20-15

Day one is down and the students worked so hard!! Four more testing days to go. Tomorrow will be section 3 of ELA. There will be NO HOMEWORK during the next two weeks of GMAS testing. Please make sure that your children get a good night's sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive at school on time each day. If your child is participating in the GMAS Promise, then please make sure to initial it each morning and send in each day for me to initial. 

Newsletter April 17, 2015

Ms. Howell’s 4^th Grade Class 

April 17, 2015

Dear Parents,

It is that time…time to show what we have learned all year long.   Your children have worked very hard this week in reviewing and preparing for the GMAS.  I know that they are ready to succeed! Please be sure that your children get extra rest, get a good breakfast, and build in some time for play this next week as they begin their tests.  

In your child’s Friday Folder you will find a GMAS Promise. You will initial each day if your child gets a good night’s sleep and eats a healthy breakfast. Then they will bring the form to school and I will initial each day that they arrive at school on time, listen and follow directions, and take their time and do their best each day of the GMAS. If the students keep their Promise then they will be able to eat lunch with me in the classroom on Wednesday, May 6^th.

Midterm progress reports are also included in this week’s Friday folder.  Please review your child’s current grades and discuss performance with your child.  Please initial the progress report and send it back with your child on Monday. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. 

GMAS Information:

One of the things I shared at conferences this week was about the new Georgia Milestones Assessment (GMAS).

Below are some links of information that will give you some additional information. 

·      Want more general information about the upcoming Georgia Milestones Assessment? Take a look at the PTA Guide. http://s2.onmycalendar.com/Files/GE/A5R7514422I_PTAguide.pdf

·      Would you like to see a sample of the online Georgia Milestones Assessment? Click through this elementary online test sample.  http://learnoas.ctb.com/GA/

·      Want detailed information about the upcoming Georgia Milestones Assessment? The Department of Education published this assessment guide specific for each grade level tested. http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Pages/Georgia-Milestones-End-of-Grade-Assessment-Guides.aspx

·      Parents: This is last year's Georgia Department of Education practice test. This is the only practice test available date formats as seen in the assessment guides.  There are about  4 practice tests for each subject for grades 3-5. There are about 8-12 questions on each practice test.  https://www.georgiaoas.org/servlet/a2l

Below are just a few reminders/notes for the week:

·        Field Trip Form and donations are due by Friday, April 24^th

·        Mother’s Day Cake Orders have been extended and are due by Friday, May 1^st

School Wide Information 

·        April 20^th – GMAS Test ELA Section 1 and 2

·        April 21^st – GMAS Test ELA Section 3 (Extended Written Response)

·        April 23^rd – GMAS Test Math Section 1 and 2

·        April 24^th – Field Trip forms and money due

·        April 27^th – GMAS Test Science Section 1 and 2

·        April 29^th – GMAS Test Social Studies Section 1 and 2

·        May 1^st – Publix Mother’s Day Cake Orders Due

·        May 5^th – Fernbank Field Trip

·        May 12^th – Field Day

·        May 19^th – EOY party 1:45 – 3:00

Next Week at a Glance

Reading – GMAS Testing/Review

Writing/Grammar –  GMAS Testing/Review

Word Study – No Word Study until after GMAS

Social Studies –  GMAS Testing/Review

Science –

Mon./Tue. Group- Wed./Fri. Group- GMAS Testing/Review

Math –

9:00 Group GMAS Testing/Review

12:45 Group GMAS Testing/Review

Specials Rotation:

Monday-PE

Tuesday-Art

Wednesday –Music

Thursday –Technology

Friday – PE

4-16-15

Reading/ELA:
Read 30 minutes

Word Study: No Word Study This Week

Math:

Class 1:

Workbook pages 747-748 #1-6

Class 2:

Workbook pages 791-792 #1-15

Science Class 2: 

Animal Adaptations Test Friday, April 17th

OAS Testing Logs are due TOMORROW Friday, April 17th

Mother's Day Cake Order Forms are due TOMORROW

Field Day T-shirt orders are due TOMORROW