8/29 Fourth Grade Weekly Update

Hello families,

It is hard to believe we have made it through our first month of school. August flew by! We are looking forward to a new month of learning and fun.

As our fourth graders continue to grow and become more independent, we are working on helping them take responsibility for taking care of themselves and their personal hygiene. With warmer weather and more active days, this is a good time to make sure students are developing daily routines that help them feel comfortable, confident, and ready to learn.

One part of this routine may be wearing deodorant each day, especially on warmer days or days when we have PE or lots of outdoor activity. Body odor is a completely normal part of growing up, and we want to help students navigate these changes in a positive and respectful way.

Thank you for partnering with us as we help our fourth graders become more independent and confident in taking care of themselves!

We are asking that students DO NOT bring toys or trinkets to school. This includes keychains that a student might consider valuable. Student backpacks are hung up in the 4th grade pod which means every student has access to everyone's belongings. Leaving toys, trinkets, and valuable keychains AT HOME is the best way to ensure they are not misplaced or taken. Please look at the Toys at School Section of the Northeast Parent Student Handbook for more info on our school's policy for toys.

• Read 20 minutes
• Practice Math Facts

MRS. BAILEY, MRS.BURTON, & MRS. CONFAR'S MATH CLASS

Students will be taking Chapter 1 test on Tuesday September 2nd over place value and rounding. A review sheet will be sent home on Monday. Please help your child review the material. The students have been working hard to use place value and understand rounding.

MRS. MANNION'S COMPACTED MATH CLASS

Last week, students finished working on the Grade 4 Math on place value. This upcoming week, we will be working on the aligned Grade 5 place value standards.

Join us as we celebrate 60 years of learning, growth and community at Northeast Elementary! We invite all current families, alumni, former staff, and community members to be part of this special milestone on Saturday, September 19, at Northeast from 12:00-3:00pm.

Enjoy an afternoon of music, food, games, and family fun as we honor our rich history and celebrate the generations of Eagles who have made Northeast such a special place. We hope you'll join us as we celebrate our past, connect with our community, and look forward to an exciting future.

We can't wait to celebrate with you!

Our first general PTO meeting of the year is Wednesday, September 9 at 5:00pm in the Mountain View Library! Come hear about all the fun events we have planned and see how you can get involved!

Interested in learning what the PTO is all about? Join us September 18 at the Pradera Clubhouse (5225 Raintree Dr, Parker, CO 80134) from 6:00-9:00pm to meet the PTO Board, connect with other families in our school community, hear about this year's events and see where you can plug in to help! Whether you’re a returning PTO family or new to our school, we’d love to see you. Stop by, say hello, and discover the many ways you can help make this school year special for our students and staff! Snacks and drinks provided!

Join us for our first SAC meeting of the year on Wednesday, September 9 at 9:30am! If you're interested in the behind-the-scenes progress of our academic programs and school improvements, this just might be the place for you!

We still have some PTO spots to fill this year and would love your help! There are so many ways to get involved based on your interests and availability.

• Love planning? Community Events Chair could be a great fit.
• Love reading? Help with Read-a-Thon or Scholastic Book Fair.
• Short on time? Join as a General Volunteer and help when you can.

Every little bit makes a big difference for our students, staff, and school community.

Sign up here and help make this year amazing:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44ADAA2CA5FCC52-63818819-20262027#/

• Mrs. Bailey jbailey1@dcsdk12.org Bailey Amazon Wishlist
• Mrs. Burton eburton1@dcsdk12.org Burton Amazon Wishlist
• Mrs. Confar mconfar1@dcsdk12.org Confar Amazon Wishlist
• Mrs. Mannion kmannion@dcsdk12.org Mannion Amazon Wishlist

September 7th - Labor Day - NO SCHOOL

September 18th - Pondo Homecoming Parade

September 19th - NE 60th Celebration

October 2nd - Fun Run