From the Math Class

Who says math can't be fun?  Not us!  We have a FABULOUS time playing "Whose Number is Greater"

Northeast Region

Parents,
Last Wednesday your child received a copy of the 11 NE states, capitals, and abbreviations. We also color coded a map of the U.S. for them to keep in their binder, ALL YEAR LONG. Each time we take a test over a region of the U.S. they will have to label each state on a blank map, and complete a chart with each states' capital and abbreviation.

"How can I help?" you ask. Students will receive the study guide at the beginning of the unit. They will have from 10-12 states to learn at a time. Practice them at home, in the car, waiting in line at the grocery store. Have them create funny ways to remember a state and it's capital.
For instance, to remember Trenton, New Jersey say "My friend TRENT plays ON my football team and he needed a NEW JERSEY."

Help them by looking over the color coded map in their binder. The NE is colored blue. Don't make this a hard thing, but make sure that they do study. Thanks for your help!

Mrs. Reeves

Accelerated Reader

 Parents,

          This year AR will be done a little different than at the Elementary. Every fourth grader must reach 10 points the first nine weeks by reading books on their individual reading level. I sent this level home on a colored note for you to sign a few weeks ago.

Only books passed with a 70% or higher on their grade level will count towards their goal. Also books read by the teacher will not be counted.

Since this is a little different, I thought I would share with you a way that you can stay in touch with your child’s AR books and tests that they have taken throughout the year. If you follow the steps below, you can sign-up for a program called Renaissance Home Connect. It is free and sends you e-mails when your child takes any AR test. I hope this is a helpful tool for you.

Steps to set up Renaissance Home Connect:

1.    Go to the Lake Hamilton School website: http://wolves.dsc.k12.ar.us/

2.    Next, at the top click on schools

3.    Then find the Intermediate School and click on Media Center

4.    At the top middle you will see a section called “What’s Happening @ The Library”  within that paragraph you will see Renaissance Home Connect-Click on those words

5.    The next screen will prompt you to place your child’s log-in information for AR (it is their first name.last name and the password is their lunch number…they can also show you)

6.    Once you are logged in-click on the e-mail set-up at the top and then go through all the steps…Now you are finished.

Reminder:

Goal is due on OCTOBER 12.

If you have any questions, please feel free to let me know.

Thanks,

Mrs. Murders

Science

Parents,
     Next week (9/4) we will begin our first science chapter in fourth grade. Many students LOVE science, mainly because they have done a lot of science activities in previous grades. While we will be doing several activities this year, we will primarily be learning how to use our nonfiction textbook to gain understanding. This will be new for most, if not all, students. We will discuss how to read a textbook, look up answers to comprehension questions, use the glossary, take notes, and study for tests. Please encourage your child to bring their Science book home at night so that you can re-read the day's lesson with them or help them study for upcoming tests.
     We will usually spend 2-3 weeks in Science then go back to Social Studies for 2-3 weeks. Students will know at least a week in advance when they will be assessed over the chapters of study. I always give bonus points if a student brings back a study guide with a parent signature. Please bear with your student as they begin to learn to use a textbook. This knowledge will benefit them for the rest of their school career. Thanks for your continued support!

Mrs. Reeves

From the Math Class

There will be a  on QUIZ in Math on FRIDAY, Aug 31st over lines, rays, line segments, quadrangles, parallel and perpendicular lines, as well as some addition. Be on the look out for a study guide.  There is 5 bonus points available for any students who brings it back signed on the day of the test. :)
I would like to see EVERY CHILD receive these FREE points! Thanks for your help!  Mrs. Chuang

An FYI from the Math Class

Homework will be sent home 2 or 3 times a week: Mon., Tues., and Thurs.  No homework is given on Wed. or Fri.  Homework should not take more than 20 to 25 minutes. If there is any questions or concerns about anything, please feel free to contact me.  Looking forward to a wonderful year! :)  Mrs. Chuang

Welcome Back

We are all looking forward to a fabulous year here at LHIS. Fourth graders are our passion and we hope you will all love it as much as we do! A few things to remember:

• Complete all paperwork and return it to school with your child as soon as possible.
• Don't forget to sign up for your teacher's text messages.
• Clear or mesh backpacks are allowed.
• Lunch is at 11:30 each day.
• Agendas need to be signed EVERY night (M-F.)

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns. Thanks and look forward to getting to know your students this year!