Heards Ferry Elementary School

4th Grade Insider

Volume 1, Issue 5 December 6, 2018
What our bright Students are Learning
Inquiry into Math:
On—Students are working on unit 3, finding equivalent
fractions. They will be comparing fractions with like and
unlike numerators and denominators. ADV—Students are
about to start the first unit of 5th grade math, order of opera-
tions. ACC—Students are finishing multiplying and divid-
ing fractions. Special points of interest:
Inquiry into Writing: Students are starting work on their third
unit in writing, creating a nonfiction chapter book. They will ~ Make sure your child has a
doctor’s note if injured and
work through the entire writing process, from brainstorming and needing to ride the elevator.
publication using the Lucy Caulkins units. ~ The Cookies for Characters
Inquiry into Reading: Students are using the Lucy Caulkins IB Learner Profile this month
is “Open Minded”.
reading workshop. In unit 3 they are practicing and using re-
search skills to write the nonfiction chapter book.
Inquiry into Science and Social Studies: We are starting our Teacher Contact Information:
third IB unit titled “How We Organize Ourselves”. Students focus
on ecosystems and the new nation in science and social studies. ~Mrs. Childs
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Important Dates: ~Mrs. Gray
Dec. 6: Author visit Grayn@fultonschools.org
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Dec. 7: Spelling Bee and SOAR spirit day and Cookies for Character
~Mrs. Scott
Dec. 11: PBIS pep rally 1:30-2:00pm scottv2@fultonschools.org
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Dec. 19: Winter Party at 1pm
~Ms. Stockard

Dec. 20: Holiday Chorus Concert 8:15 stockard@fultonschools.org

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Dec. 21- Jan.4: Holiday Break No School ~Mrs. Yancey
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