Ms. Garcia’s Class

Wow!  Last week flew by!  We ended the week with the Walk-a-Thon.  The weather was perfect and the students had a great time!  Andrew was the winner of the raffle in our class for walking the most laps. Congratulations!

We have been practicing making change using two methods.  The first is by subtracting the price of items from the amount used to pay for the items.  The students do an excellent job this way.  The other way, is by counting up.  Please practice this at home with your child.  This is a skill that is necessary to know.

Upcoming Events/Tests

October 1st

Progress Reports Due

Social Studies Test

October 3rd

Math Test~ Chapter 2

Spelling Test ~ Unit 3

October 6th

Scholastic Book order due

Terra Nova Testing begins

Fourth grade is the first time the students can become involved in Student Council.  After a week of hard work and preparation, our elections were held on Friday.  7 students made campaign posters and gave a speech.  It was definitely a tough decision when it came time to vote because only 2 students would become our representatives. Congratulations Gaetano and Oliwia for being elected the classroom student council representatives!

Upcoming Events/Tests

September 24th

* Science Test ~ Earthquakes and Volcanoes

September 25th

* Walk-a-Thon pledges are due.

* Reading Test ~ A Walk in the Desert

September 26th

* Spelling ~ Unit 2 definition test

* Progress Report Day ~ Some students will receive progress reports depending on how they are doing in certain subject areas.  All students will receive a notice regarding the number of AR points thus far.

I would like to thank all of the parents that attended Curriculum Night.  I hope the night was very informative for you.  A note was sent home with a correction on my email address.  The correct address is: agarcia@pennoyerschool.org

This past week the students took their first Reading test.  I must say that everyone did very well.  We discussed the test today in class so the students will be more familiar with the test format for our next story.

Upcoming Events/Tests

September 17th

*Book Fair

*Picture Day

September 18th

*Unit 2 Spelling test ~ spell the word only

September 24th

*Science Test ~ earthquakes and volcanoes

September 30th

*Spotlight on 34 due

The school year has started off very smoothly for our class.  I am very pleased with how well the students follow directions.  Please remember that homework is given so the students can practice the skill being learned in class.  It is important that homework be returned on time as mentioned in the homework policy sent home last week.  Ask your child to see his/her assignment notebook for assignments and test dates. Below are a couple reminders about upcoming events:

September 9th

*Scholastic Book orders due

 September 11th

* Mystery of the Missing Lunch test

* Curriculum Night 7pm-8pm

September 12th

*Unit 1 Spelling Test ~ definitions

September 15th

*Math Chapter 1 test

Enjoy pictures of several class activities!