5-4-15

Math:

Class 2:

Area/Perimeter/Line Plot Test Monday, May 11th (We worked on the study guide today and will finish on Wednesday)

Word Study:

3 Activities due Thursday

Test and daily grade Thursday 

*Fernbank Field Trip is tomorrow, Tuesday May 5th

Newsletter May 1, 2015

Ms. Howell’s 4^th Grade Class 

May 1, 2015

Dear Parents,

The kids did a great job of powering through the Georgia Milestones the past two weeks.  I am proud of how hard each of them has worked.   As we approach the final 14 days of school, it is important that the students continue to be on task and working hard.  We do have Post-tests beginning this week in each subject and several upcoming tests in various subjects that students need to be sure they are prepared and ready for.  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.

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

·       Our field trip is this Tuesday.  I will be sending a separate e-mail to all of my chaperones with information very soon.  We are looking forward to our trip to Fernbank!!!

·       Kiwanis K-Kids is selling onions.  Order forms were in last week’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.  There is a flyer in the Friday folder this week.  Our class will have the opportunity to purchase on Wednesday, May 6^th. 

·       Forms for the end-of-year talent show in Mrs. Grant’s music class are included in this week’s Friday folder.

·       This week a letter went home regarding our upcoming Health presentation.  If you do not wish for your child to participate in this lesson, I will need a written note from you before this Wednesday, May 6^th. 

School Wide Information 

·       May 5^th – Fernbank Field Trip

·       May 6^th-Health Presentation; Summer Reading Bookfair Purchase

·       May 7^th- Kindergarten Registration

·       May 8^th- STEM Day; All Pro Dad’s Breakfast

·       May 12^th – Field Day

·       May 13^th: In-house field trip sponsored by PTA

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

Next Week at a Glance

Reading –Review and Novel Studies

Writing/Grammar –  Review

Word Study – microbus, microchip, microcosm, microfiber, micromanage, micrometer, microphone, microscopic, microworld, microwave Fry Words: rather, ready, reason, remain, return

Social Studies –  Reformer Test Wednesday, May 6^th; Economics Test Tuesday May 12th

Science –

Mon./Tue. Group- Review/Digestive System

Wed./Fri. Group- Review/Digestive System

Math –

9:00 Group Review

12:45 Group Review; Area/Perimeter/Line Plots Test Thursday, May 7th

Specials Rotation:

Monday-PE

Tuesday-Art

Wednesday –PE *Please note the change

Thursday –Technology

Friday – PE

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.