Rawls’ 4th Grade News – November 2015
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News From 4th Grade
There is definitely a chill in the air and the
leaves are changing to their gorgeous
autumn colors. Make sure to set your
clocks back one hour this Sunday,
November 1st.
Fall conferences have already begun.
Thanks for taking the time out of your
busy schedules to come in and meet with
me. It has been a pleasure to discuss the
success your children are having in fourth
grade. Thanks also for the support and
encouragement you are giving your
children at home. Let’s continue to make
this fourth grade year a team effort.
Please call or email any concerns or
questions you may have regarding your
child.
Nov. 2nd & 3rd
Teacher Work Days
Nov. 11th
Veteran’s Day Program 8:45
Report Cards distributed
Picture Make-up Day
American Education Week
Fourth Grade Classroom
Visitation AEW @ 11:15
PTA Assembly 9am
Spirit Day
Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov. 12th
Nov. 16th–20th
Nov. 16th
Nov. 23rd
Nov. 24th
Nov. 25th -27th
Curriculum Focus for November
Reading: Reading Nonfiction
Social Science: English Settlement of VA and Jamestown
Math: Multiplication and Division *please continue to review
multiplication and division facts at home and practicing on IXL
Science: Weather
Writing: One To The World Regions Project on Tourism in VA
and Nonfiction Research Writing
Report Cards
Be sure to check in the backpacks for report
cards on Wednesday, November 11th. Please
take the opportunity to review the report with
your child. Thank you for your continued
support at home. For the first quarter,
comments will consist of a bulleted summary
of topics discussed at the conference. The
remaining quarters will have narrative
comments. As always, if you have any
questions or concerns, please check the box
at the bottom of the comment page when you
sign. PLEASE return the signed slip and report
card envelope to school promptly. Thanks.
REMINDERS
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Our class will have Physical
Education Monday, Tuesday, and
Wednesday. Please make sure
your child is wearing appropriate
attire.
Our library day is scheduled for
every Tuesday. Don’t forget your
books!
Friday Folders will be coming
home each and every Friday this
school year. Please be sure to
take care of these folders and
not misplace them. Important
information will be included in
the folder each week so be sure
to set aside a moment to review
the documents included and sign
and return the folder on Monday.
American Education Week
Classroom Wishlist
Thank you to everyone who has been sending in
items for our classroom to use! We are still in
need of some of the following items:
 Sandwich baggies
 Expo markers
 Sticky notes
 Pencils
American Education Week began in 1921 as
an effort to raise America’s literacy rate after
WWI. It now serves as a special opportunity to
showcase what schools do. This year, American
Education week runs from November 16th – 20th.
The fourth grade will host a visitation day on
Monday, November 16th. Please plan to come in and
join us for part of our morning here at school.
Please send in the RSVP if you plan to attend and
also mark your lunch choice if you plan to eat with
us. The RSVP will help us to plan for those that
are able to attend.
This year, we welcome you to come in at
11:25 to participate in a social science lesson with
us. Then you are also invited to stay for lunch at
12:10, if you would like to eat with your child.
We hope you can join us!
Technology Focus
This month, the students will learn how to use powerpoint and create a brochure. They will also be learning
how to research using search engine skills. Thank you so
much for your continued support of the Learn2Earn
reading incentive program. In lab, the students will
practice math concepts using both IXL and IReady
programs weekly.
I want to thank you for coming in to
discuss your child’s progress and
goals for the year. It was great
meeting with you all.
Ms. Rawls