A Typical Day for "The Best of the West":7:30 - 8:00 Morning Work
8:10 - 9:10 Challenge;
Literacy block begins.9:10 - 9:20 Restroom
Literacy block continues.We are reading both independently and in small guided groups, using our science and social studies materials as text, as well as doing genre studies in literature, and writing contantly about all we are reading! We are truly reading and writing to learn as we become better readers and writers. We are also working very hard to develop "world class" fourth grade vocabularies!
11:15-11:40 Lunch
11:40-12:05 Recess
12:05-12:55 Activity
12:55- 1:05 Restroom Break
1:05 - 2:30 Mathematics Lab
Hands-on math and problem-solving. Writing about the process.
2:30 - 3:00
Pack up; snacks; wrap up the day. Dismissal begins at three.
We are working hard to achieve our class goals for AR/RC reading. We have placed in our grade's top three teams for several weeks! Our team is known as "The Best of the West," and we aspire to read a total of 1200 points this school year. 10 of our students met the first goal of 15 points, scoring 70% or higher. They will have an extra recess and an ice cream treat from 2:00 until 2:40 on the 17th of October. Congratulations!Please encourage your child to read on a daily basis at home. This is an excellent way to build reading fluency. Hopefully personal reading on a daily basis will also create a habit of mind that will empower them to be lifelong learners!Mastery of multiplication facts is absolutely crucial. All students will be tested on 0s through12s until they display mastery. PLEASE stress the important of their doing well on these all-important facts!Are you aware that Milam Ripples Have Heart?
Heart +
Effort +
Attitude +
Respect =
Total success! This is our school slogan and is literally at the very heart of our teaching desirable behavior at school. Ask your child about this theme! We received 2 compliments last week (September 22-26) for their cafeteria behavior. I was very proud of them!REMEMBER, also - Our partnership will assure a memorable and productive school year for your child as we work together to maximize his time and his participation. I welcome your questions and comments, and encourage you to voice any concern you may have. Please stay in touch so that we can make this school year a time of tremendous growth. achievement, and personal success for each and every one! After all . . .Ripples Have Heart,
and Total Success!
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