Week of February 22nd

Happy Wednesday!  I hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend.  The kids seemed well rested and ready to learn today!!

The 4th grade team is looking forward to seeing parents tomorrow night to share some information on EOG test taking strategies!  We will begin promptly at 6 pm in room 205.

As a result of the short week, I did not assign any homework this week.  We will begin literature circles tomorrow.  We are working on plot and writing great beginnings in class this week.

Hope to see you tomorrow night!

EOG Test Taking Strategy Information Session

You're Invited

The 4^th Grade Team

Invites you to an EOG test prep information session. 

 Where: Hunter Elementary School

Room 205

When: Thursday, February 23^rd

6:00 pm

What:  Strategies to help your child on EOGs

We look forward to seeing you!

A raffle will be held – you may win a free homework pass for your child just by attending this session.

Please RSVP by returning the bottom portion of attached invitation by Tuesday, February 21^st – babysitting will be provided

RUNNERS Test Taking Strategy for Reading

An important part of taking tests is learning how to take them.  The 4^th grade language arts team is teaching the RUNNERS strategy to all students this year.  Below is a copy of the strategy that we have shared with your child and are working on in class.  Students are to be using these strategies when working on homework, class assignments, and tests.  Please encourage your child to use this strategy at home too.  This flyer can also be found by clicking on the RUNNERS and/or test taking label on the right.

RUNNERS

Racing toward Reading Success

Read the title:  What is the selection going to be about?  Fiction or nonfiction?

Underline the important key words in the QUESTIONS as you read them.

Notice any numbered paragraphs in the selection … Number if you need to.

Now READ the selection and as you read underline key words and clues.

Eliminate wrong answers as you re-read questions & ALL answer choices.

Re-read the possible correct answers.

Select the best answer!                

                                                               

             

Valentine's Day

4th grade will be exchanging Valentine's on Tuesday, February 14th in homeroom.  If your child brings a valentine to share with a friend in homeroom, they must bring one for every classmate.  The Healthy Hunter Committee sent home a flyer on Monday, February 6th stating that "no foods of minimal nutritional value be served during the school day". In order to read their complete letter and suggestions click here.

Homework Due 2/14/12

I have posted the homework due 2/14/12.  I will not include a post every week.  You can find the homework listed under the homework tab on the right.  Students will have a "not" prefix test on Wednesday.

EOG Practice Information

End of Grade Tests:

Parents frequently ask what they can do to help improve their child's achievement scores without increasing test anxiety. You might find the following helpful:

1. Reduce stress before the test. Students need to know the importance of these tests. Reassure students. Have a relaxed environment at home the night before the test. 2. Rest before the test. Have your child go to bed early enough to get plenty of rest. 3. Prepare with care. Set the alarm earlier on the mornings of the test. Students must be on time to school. Tardy students are not admitted late to the classroom during testing and will have to take a make-up test. Don't schedule appointments on test days. Make sure your child eats a healthy breakfast. 4. Dress for success. Students need to dress comfortably in clothing they like. 5. You will do well I can tell. Help your child to feel confident about taking the tests. Express your confidence in his/her ability to do well.

See EOG Practice Information on bar at top of home page for more resources including practice tests.  

Critical Thinking Question Stems

Many parents have asked me for question stems to help their child with higher level thinking skills. There are six levels of questions/higher level thinking skills which you can access on the right.

Homework Link

How exciting!!!! --- Ok maybe you won't agree but I am excited.  I have learned how to post homework to the blog.  Now students will have the ability to have access to homework on the blog.  In the right hand column is a Homework Assignment label.  The homework is listed by DUE DATE.  Click on the due date and a copy of the homework will appear.  I hope that this is a useful resource to you and your child.  If you have any questions or problems, please let me know.