October 2020 Newsletter

October 2020 Newsletter 4th Grade with Mrs. Brys “A well educated mind will always have more questions than answers.”~Hellen Keller Reading: We’ve been working hard on establishing reading workshop and learning about the strategies that good readers apply. We’ve also been learning how to choose just right books and the importance of balancing our book diet. Soon we will practice specific comprehension strategies as we read the book, “Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing.” Writing: During writing time, we’ve been establishing routines for writing workshop and taking notes on how to be stronger writers. We will be creating a newspaper about us this summer. We will soon learn about paragraphing and essay writing as we delve into process writing. Math: We have completed Topic 1, which pertains to place value and will have our our first test on Friday, 10/2. We will review the day before each test to help students learn good study habits. Our next topic will pertain to addition and subtraction concepts. Each lesson involves the students in spiral review, practice and quick check assessments. Enrichment options are available for those who need more of a challenge. Science/ Social Studies We are starting with social studies first and reviewing geography skills. Currently we are learning about New York state and important locations and features of New York State. Once we learn more about the features, we will transition to science and learn about how a glacier created New York’s landforms and explore concepts with earth science. Other: Homework should take your child between 30- 40 minutes a day. It includes their at home reading, math review, and spelling workbook. Students are able to start homework in school. Homework should be a review and not frustrating. If your child is frustrated, please stop them and write me a note. I will follow up with them the next day and make accommodations if necessary. Conferences: I will have select Wednesday times available for conferences in addition the the conference days. Please complete the google chart that will be emailed home to set up a conference. Calendar Reminders/ Updates: 10/12-No School due to Columbus Day 10/23-½ day for parent conferences 10/27- ½ day for parent conferences 11/4-½ day for parent conferences 11/12-½ day for parent conferences Snacks: We do have snack each day. Donated packaged snacks are always needed and appreciated for those students who forget their snacks. Communication: *Daily in your child’s planner Email: tbrys@niskyschools.org Virtual Classroom: Virtual Classroom: Website: http://mrsbrys.blogspot.com Vocabulary: Words of the Day for October 10/5= Week 3: boost, barrier, recommend, gratitude 10/12= Week 4: purchase, ignore, participant, temporary 10/19= Week 5: capable, massive, plunge, decline 10/26= Week 6: thaw, symphony, spontaneous, rickety