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Fourth Grade Weekly Update

Week of December 4-8

Fourth Grade Weekly Update Week of December 4-8
Fourth Grade Weekly Update Week of December 4-8

Welcome to 4th Grade! Welcome to 4th Grade!

Welcome to fourth grade! We are so excited to be working with you and your child this school year! We will be sharing a SMORE newsletter weekly. Here you can find any and all information pertaining to 4th grade at Park Street Elementary.


As always, please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have!


Please remember to check communication folders sent every Thursday.

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It takes a village! It takes a village!

Meet your village!

We are here to help you and your child in any way!

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Ms. Gibson

4A Teacher

agibson@marietta-city.k12.ga.us

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Ms. Sebastian

4B Teacher

jsebastian@marietta-city.k12.ga

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Mrs. Smith

4C Teacher

mclemons@marietta-city.k12.ga.us

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Ms. Johnson

4D Teacher

nyahjohnson@marietta-city.k12.ga.us

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Mrs. Manning

ESOL Teacher

jmanning@marietta-city.k12.ga.us

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Mrs. Staphylaris

EIP Teacher

kstaphylaris@marietta-city.k12.ga.us

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Mrs. Montgomery

Reading Specialist

amontgomery@marietta-city.k12.ga.us

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Mr. Wright

IRR Teacher

kentwright@marietta-city.k12.ga.us

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SAWUBONA SAWUBONA

This Zulu greeting has been on our tongues and in our hearts for much of the past ten years. It literally means “I see you.” More than words of politeness, sawubona carries the importance of recognizing the worth and dignity of each person. It says, “I see the whole of you—your experiences, your passions, your pain, your strengths and weaknesses, and your future. You are valuable to me.”

-https://www.loominternational.org/sawubona/


In the spirit of SAWUBONA, practice the SAWUBONA dance challenge at home with your child!

Below is a video going through the dance steps.

There is also a SAWUBONA practice track below.

Sawubona Dance Challenge
https://youtu.be/lKAHLGaVn4A?feature=shared

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What did we learn last week? What did we learn last week?

November 27- December 1

Reading and Writing
  • Students write expanded cornell sentences.
  • Students started their Knowledge Based Unit on astronomy. The students focused on combing information from text and text features.
Math
  • Students began their fractions unit. Students focused on finding equivalent fractions using models and multiplication.
Science
  • Students began their astronomy unit and began learning various physical attributes of different planets.

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What will we be learning next week? What will we be learning next week?

Math

Students will use their knowledge of equivalent fractions to compare fractions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKXqzpz-G0s
Comparing Fractions Song | Less Than Greater Than | Ordering Fractions From Least to Greatest

Reading/Writing

In reading, students will determine the main idea of a text using key details and using that information to summarize a text.

Morphology for the week: prefix non-

In writing, students will work on expanding their sentence using detail from questions.

What is a main idea? | Reading (video) | Khan Academy

What is a main idea? | Reading (video) | Khan Academy

Learn for free about math, art, computer programming, economics, physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, finance, history, and more. Khan Academy is a nonprofit with the mission of providing a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere.

launch khanacademy.org

Science

Students will dig into various physical attributes of different planets.
The Planets of our Solar System Song (featuring The Hoover Jam)

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ESOL ESOL

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Please use one of the links below if you would like to sign up to read to your child’s class. You can bring your own book or read a book at school. We have books in Spanish available also. Thank you!

Utilice uno de los enlaces a continuación si desea inscribirse para leer en la clase de su hijo. Puedes traer tu propio libro o leer un libro en la escuela. Tenemos libros en español disponibles también. ¡Gracias!

4th: https://forms.gle/BJj8Ne7yfHiRGyN56

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EIP EIP

Tips for getting your child prepared for 4th grade!

  • Continue to practice multiplication facts at home!


  • Here is an additional video your child can watch if they need additional help with multiplication and place value.
Math Antics - Number Patterns
Skip Counting Song to Nursery Rhyme Tunes
Please press the button to learn more!
Multiplication Song
Please press the button to watch!

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Reading Specialist Advice Reading Specialist Advice

READING AT HOME

This is a great source of books for kids to access from home. Please note that after 5pm it will not let students enter.


If you have a phone you just need to download the free getepic app.


kids.getepic.com/students

CODE: jdi0463

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IRR IRR

What does IRR mean?

Immediate Reinforcement and Remediation



  • The Immediate Reinforcement and Remediation (IRR) method is advocated as a systematic approach to aid in the success of mainstreamed elementary slow learning- and learning-disabled students.
  • We focus on the foundational skills in Math, Reading and ELA to enforce the learning, understanding and application of grade level standards within the General Education classroom setting.
  • Park Street Elementary IRR Team asks, that each student practices reading at home with a parent and or family members 10-15 min per day ( A text that they are -interested in, Newspaper, Comic Book, Magazine, Decodable Book, etc.).
  • For Math, we ask that each student practices building their knowledge and understanding of Double-Digit Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication and Division Facts.
  • Specialized instruction

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Counseling Counseling

Not only are we here to help your child in their academics, but we are also her to help them navigate their social-emotional learning journey!

Feel free to check out the Counseling Corner, it has many helpful tips!

Counseling Corner
Please Press the Button to Access the Counseling Corner!

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Important Dates Important Dates

December

Coffee with the Principal

Friday, December 1⋅8:30 – 9:00am


School Spelling Bee

Thursday, December 7


Marietta Parent University: 13

Thursday, December 7⋅6:00 – 7:30pm


Pictures with Santa (During School Day)

Tuesday, December 12


AMP Q2

Thursday, December 14


Fire Safety Visitors

Thursday, December 14


Class Parties

Friday, December 15


Polar Express Day

Tuesday, December 19


Winter Break Begins

Wednesday, December 20

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Additional Information Additional Information

Lunch Information and Application
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Transportation

If there is a change in transportation arrangements, we require notice from the parent before allowing students to be transported by anyone other than a parent. You may send in a note with your child or email parkstreet@marietta-city.org with the details of the change. We do not allow students to walk or to ride home with unauthorized people. If you must make a change during the day, notify the school office staff before 2:30 p.m.


Pick-up by Car in the Afternoon

Anyone picking up a child must have his/her Panther Car Tag. If you do not have a Panther Car Tag, you may get one by coming to the front office.


Tardy Drop-Off

When a student arrives late (after 8:30), an adult must sign the student in at the office.


Early Pick-Up

Please limit early pick-up of children to emergencies and appointments. If a child is out for any portion of the school day, the missed time is recorded as a tardy. A note sent in the morning will help us to have your child ready. To avoid interruptions to instruction, no student will be released between 2:45 and 3:15. Parents will be asked to wait for the dismissal bell. Come to the office to check out a student. Please be prepared to present photo identification upon request. No student will be released to an unknown or unauthorized person.


Late Pick-Up

Students waiting to be picked up will be supervised until 3:30. After 3:30 they may be sent to the After School Program if they are pre-registered ($10 fee). Regular after school charges will apply. Many parents sign up for the program so their children can attend in case of emergency.

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