Ms. Hatfield's Class Calendar

Friday, February 22, 2013

STAAR Ready Week

Reminders/Upcoming Events:
  • The STAAR Ready Reading Test is on Tuesday, February 26th and the STAAR Ready Math Test is on Wednesday, February 27th.  Please help your child reduce any testing anxiety by having them prepare or study as necessary, get plenty of sleep the night prior to the test, eat a healthy breakfast with protein the day of the test, and remind them to stay focused and take brain breaks as needed. 
  • Any missing/corrected work needs to be turned in as soon as possible.
  • This is the time of year when Round Rock ISD asks all parents and students to fill out a Climate Survey. Please take a moment to fill this out. I will be taking all of your children to the computer lab to fill theirs out before the deadline. I appreciate your participation. Use the links to complete the survey: English or Spanish
  • The 4th grade will be hosting a colored hairspray booth at the spring carnival and our basket theme is cooking and baking.  We are in need of donations for the booth and for the basket.  If you are able to donate any items, it would be greatly appreciated! 
  • Early Release - March 6 at 12:45
  • Spring Break - March 11-15!!!

What we're learning...
Math - STAAR Ready Review and Reteach
Science - Patterns on Earth - Tides
Social Studies - Texas during and after the Civil War
Reading - Nonfiction
Writing - Expository Text

Homework:
Daily - Read for at least 20 minutes. Practice Multiplication Facts
Monday - Study multiplication facts!!!  Rest and prepare for the STAAR Ready Test.
Tuesday - No homework - rest and prepare for the STAAR Ready Test.
Wednesday - No homework.
Thursday - No homework. 

Friday, February 8, 2013

Happy Valentine's Day!

Reminders/Upcoming Events:
  • Kiss-o-Grams continue to be sold this week. They are 10 cents each. Your children can purchase them for friends and teachers during their lunch time. Thank you to all of our parent volunteers. We could not do this fundraiser without you.
  • Monday is Math Night at the apartments at 2900 Century Park Blvd. from 5:30-7:00. All families are welcome to attend to play and take home some great math games. Teachers will be there to join in the fun. Pizza will be served (for free) to everyone who attends.
  • Tuesday at 6:30 is a PTA Meeting in the cafeteria.
  • Wednesday is Group Picture and Individual Spring Picture Day. Dress to impress!

What we're learning...
Math - measurement: volume & capacity
Science - water cycle
Social Studies - Civil War
Reading - drama
Writing - personal narrative

Homework:
Daily - Read for at least 20 minutes. Practice multiplication facts.
Monday - p.61/219
Tuesday - revising/editing
Wednesday - Customary and Metric Units of Capacity
Thursday - reading passage