October Newsletter

4G-October News

Home and School Connection

                    Thank you so much for reading your child’s agenda and signing to indicate that you are aware of the messages sent home. The agenda will continue to communicate information regarding school events (i.e. pizza days, assemblies, etc…), letters and forms from school (i.e. newsletters, community events, etc…), as well, the agenda will record any nightly homework assignments (i.e. reading, writing, math, etc…).  Homework that is assigned is to reinforce and practise the skills taught within the school day or to complete the final part of a task started within the school day.

We are a nut-free classroom.  Please do not send with your child any nut-based products. This includes all products made with any type of tree nuts (i.e. peanut butter, Nutella, almonds and sesame seeds).

Curriculum Focus

Reading- using strategies-predicting, connecting and summarizing, finding important ideas

Writing- writing reports/explanations, auto-biographies, paragraph writing

Oral- purposes for listening, identifying important ideas

Math- completing patterns, whole numbers (standard and expanded form, comparing and rounding numbers, adding and subtracting 3 and 4-digit numbers, problem-solving)

Science- Habitats and Communities

Physical Education/Health- movement skills/active participation, soccer skills- healthy eating

The Arts- 2-3 D works of arts, express feelings and ideas

 

What’s New in 4G

                    We have just started reading a novel titled Wonder. It has been a much loved book the past couple of years with my students and it has been made into a movie which will be coming out in November. Please check your child’s agenda for days when they are asked to read and respond in Edmodo. Please make sure that your child is signed up and that their username and password are working.  If your child does not have access to the internet at home, please let me know and I will give them time during the school day to respond. Your child will also have an opportunity to use Edmodo at school.

                    Your child also has a username and password for the Mpower math website. I encourage your child to go onto this valuable website as it allows your child to practice a variety of mathematical skills. Along with your child’s twenty minute nightly reading, playing the Mpower math games are highly recommended.

Important Dates

                    October 6^th- Cross Country Meet

                    October 9^th- Thanksgiving-no school

 

          Just a reminder to follow 4G on twitter (@SandyGall71).  I regularly post learning that happens in our classroom and I make sure that I include pictures to stimulate conversation starters with your child.  I will also put monthly newsletters on the classroom blog (mrsgallsclassroomblog@blogspot.com) My goal is for all of you to be aware of what your child is learning so that you can support them in whichever way you choose.  If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me @ 519-969-7610 extension 4106.

 Your Partner in Education,

Mrs. S. Gall