Newsletter Sept. 15

4th Grade All-Stars
Monday, September 15, 2008
(Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Vargo)
Week At A Glance:

Math: What are the different angles? What are the various quadrangles and their properties? What are the different properties of lines, rays, and line segments? What are the characteristics of polygons?

Science: What are the characteristics of tornados? What is tornado safety? What are the characteristics of hurricanes? What is hurricane safety? What are the various instruments used in predicting weather and what do they measure?

Language Arts: How do I write a written response to what I read? The students will be writing in letter format, responses to passages they read in their Reader’s Journals. The district is beginning to evaluate how Spelling is taught. In doing so some high frequency (no excuse) word lists have been created for grades K-3. Fourth grades and above will be expected to be able to recognize and spell all words on the list. We will begin doing some pretesting this week to see what each student already knows and where they need to study and practice. Feel free to practice these with your child at home. See attached page. They will also be posted on our class website http://www.freewebs.com/vargo4thgrade/ .

Social Studies: Who are the Native Americans who live in the Eastern Woodland? Who are the Iroquios? What are
the Iroquios customs?

Special Announcements:
Mr. Bedenbaugh has a blog!! Check it out http://wesmusicblog.blogspot.com
Please note our new schedule when making arrangements to come have lunch or when making appointments.
8:05-10:05 1st period; 10:05-12:05 2nd period; 12:15-12:40 Lunch; 12:45-1:05 Recess; 1:05-1:50 GT/ESOL/Rocket Math/AR Conferencing/Math Small Group Instruction; 1:55-2:40 CAMPE
If you have a child in grades 3-5 you may refer them for Screening for the Gifted and Talented program (GATE). All students in grade 2 will be tested. You may stop by the main office to pick up a referral form or you may request one be sent home by your child’s homeroom teacher. All referrals need to be completed by October 15, 2008. If you have any questions contact Donna Baumgarner at 886-4520 or donnab@oconee.k12.sc.us .

Special Dates:
September 17- MAP Math Test (Smith Homeroom 8:15-9:30 a.m.)
(Vargo Homeroom 9:30-10:45 a.m.)
September 18 – Progress Reports
September 23- MAP Language Test (Smith Homeroom 8:15-9:30 a.m.)
(Vargo Homeroom 9:30-10:45 a.m)
October 14 - Open House 5-7 p.m.
October 13-17 - Fall Book Fair
October 27-28 – Student Holidays

All-Stars of the Week:

Amber
Mrs. Smith’s HR

Chase
Mrs. Vargo’s HR