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4th Grade 316

December 2024

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We are learning

 

Math:

We will continue to explore numbers and make connections to place value. We will finish out Topic 4: Using Strategies and Properties to Multiply 2- Digit Numbers. Also, students will be introduced to Strategies and Properties to Divide by 1-Digit Numbers

Literacy:

We will be starting Module 4 which focuses on the essential question: What makes someone a hero? Students will learn about heroic feats, by reading a variety of texts as well as learn reading skills which will help with their reading comprehension.

Science:

We are going to be finishing Module 1 which is about how the electrical system is essential to our lives. Students will be able to understand how energy is converted from one form to another, how it can be transferred from place to place, and learn about a variety of energy sources that exist.

Social Studies:

During the month of December, we will continue exploring Black Studies: As the Study of the World with the focus being on the Harlem Renaissance. Which aligns with both New York State and Local History.

 

 

 

Daily Reading:

Please encourage our scholars to read at home for at least 20 minutes each day. It helps build their reading stamina and fosters a love for books.

Homework:

Please ensure scholars are completing and returning their homework packets every Monday to receive feedback and credit.

 

Contact: Astephens8@schools.nyc.gov

Aepps@schools.nyc.gov

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

November

We are learning

 

Math:

During the month of November we will continue to explore numbers and make connections to place value. We will also learn how to use strategies and properties to multiply by 2 - digit numbers, as well as multiply by multiples of 10, 100 and 1,000.

Literacy:

We will be finishing Module 3 which focuses on what it takes to meet a challenge. Students will read a variety of texts and learn how to apply different skills to help their comprehension, as well as discuss how bravery, hard work, and persistence relate to meeting a challenge.

Science:

We are going to be finishing Module 1 which is about how the electrical system is essential to our lives. Students will be able to understand how energy is converted from one form to another, how it can be transferred from place to place, and learn about a variety of energy sources that exist.

Social Studies:

During the month of November, we will explore Black Studies: As the Study of the World with the focus being on the Harlem Renaissance. This unit aligns with both New York State and Local History

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reminders

Daily Reading:

Please encourage our scholars to read at home for at least 20 minutes each day. It helps build their reading stamina and fosters a love for books.

Homework:

Please ensure scholars are completing and returning their homework packets every Monday to receive feedback and credit.

 

Upcoming Events

Working Together Wednesday 11/20 Virtual Family Town Hall 11/21 Graphic Tee Day 11/22 Annual Turkey Giveaway 11/25 Feast of Many Nations 11/26 Thanksgiving Break 11/28-11/29

 

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome to Ms. Stephens & Ms. Epps Fourth Grade Class.

We’ve had a nice start to the school year and are eager to learn more about our scholars and continue to help them grow and foster a love for learning in order to become successful people.

Here are some things you should know about the month of October.

 

 

We are learning about....

                           Math:

During the month of October, we will continue to explore numbers and make connections to place value.
We will also learn how to use strategies and properties to multiply by 1- digit numbers.
We will multiply by multiples of 10, 100 and 1,000.
 

                           Literacy:

We will continue to explore Module 1 which focuses on how our experiences help to shape our identity.
Students will read a variety of texts and learn about different skills that can be used to further reading comprehension.

 

                           Science:

We will continue to explore Module 1 which is about how the electrical system is essential to our lives.
We will be able to understand how energy is converted from one form to another, how it can be transferred from place to place,
and learn about a variety of energy sources that exist.

 

                         Social Studies:

We will continue to learn about the geography of New York State.
We will also look into the first habitants of New York State : Native Americans.
 
 

Upcoming Events

October 3-4: No School

October 9: Math Module 1 Test

October 11: Community Circle

October 14: No School

October 18: Literacy Module 1 Test

October 21: In House Pumpkin Picking

October 28: Firehouse Visit

October 31: Character Parade Trick or Treating

 

Reminder

 

                               Daily Reading:

Please encourage our scholars to read at home for at least 20 minutes each day.
It helps build their reading skills and fosters a love for books.
 

 

                                Homework:

Please ensure scholars are returning their homework packets every Monday to receive feedback and credit.

 

Contact: Astephens8@schools.nyc.gov

Aepps@schools.nyc.gov