August and September

Mrs. Wright’s Monthly Newsletter

Math Focus Science Focus

Welcome to fourth grade math! In my class,
students reinforce each math concept with
notes, hands-on activities, practice, and daily
small group time with myself. This is a highly
active classroom that promotes
self-confidence in approaching all
mathematics concepts. Over the first month
and a half, students will be reviewing
concepts of addition, subtraction, place
value, and multiplication facts. Students will
be introduced to decimals for the first time in
the academic setting. I highly encourage
students to find opportunities for decimal
addition and subtraction at home, maybe
allow them to add a tip to a restaurant bill.
Also, it is EXTREMELY important that
students are practicing multiplication facts
at home and are well versed by October. All
fourth grade, math concepts will rely heavily
on students’ mastery of these facts.
Triple beam balances, pipettes, graduated
cylinders, you name it! Students are
exploring the science lab and practicing
using science tools to find “precise”
measurements. Next, we will be moving into
the steps of the scientific method, and
starting to explore physical properties. I’m
excited for the labs and hands-on activities in
our near future! This month, students will
begin to preview science vocabulary study
guides in class. Science vocabulary study
guides are given out every other week.
Students have two weeks to complete each
assignment. For each vocabulary word,
students are asked to provide a definition,
complete sentence, and a picture or example.
Students will be given the opportunity to
complete the definition portion in class each
day, but are expected to complete a nightly
sentence and picture at home.

Mark your Calendars!

● 8/20: First Day of School ● 8/23: “Me Bag” Due

● 9/2: No School ● 8/29: First Math Study Guide Due

● 9/20: Family Picnic (5 pm) ● 9/6: Science Vocab Study Guide Due
and Quiz
● 9/20: Science Vocab Study Guide Due
and Quiz
*Reminder: Weekly math study guides are due every Thursday. On Fridays there will
be a weekly math quiz.

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