4th Grade Mrs. Herring

Mrs. Moyer's class does not have grammar homework, but they do have a cursive handwriting sheet. Mrs. Herring's class does have grammar homework.

Spelling list 3:  Homework for those that did not score 100% on the pretest, 3x each (1x in cursive, 2x in print).   Test Friday Grammar:  Complete subjects & complete predicates is the topic.  There is a homework worksheet that was sent home.  The test is tentatively set for Thursday .  Please review what a noun and verb are.  Also, know the difference between simple, complete and compound. Reading:   On the Banks of Plum Creek test Friday.  Know the vocabulary and the literary elements. Please send in $5 for the parties so we can prepare for the Halloween and Valentine parties. We will be going outside for recess, so dress accordingly to the weather. Please check your child's assignment book nightly. Have a great week! Mrs. Herring

Reading:   Lewis, Clark & Me test on Friday.  Study vocabulary words and author's purpose. Grammar:   Imperative and interrogative test on Thursday.  We will discuss all 4 types of sentences Friday. Spelling:   List 2 3 times (1 time in cursive, 2 times in print); test is Friday. Please remember to send in $5 for the parties this year.  Label the envelope with your child's name. Have a great week! Mrs. Herring

Spelling:  List 1 3x each due Wednesday #1-20.  The 1st time should be in cursive and the other 2 times should be in print.  If you can do all 3 in cursive, GO FOR IT !  Test is Friday.   List 2 pretest is Monday. Grammar:  Declarative & Interrogative lesson this week.   Test is Thursday . Reading:   Because of Winn Dixie test is on Friday.  Study vocabulary from the story.  Be sure you understand sequencing and what it means to summarize. Parents, a PALS packet is being sent home on Friday with your child.  Occasionally a packet will be sent home and this will reinforce the skill that is being taught in the reading story.  It is to build a partnership with parent/child and returned the following school day.  This week's  PALS is due Monday September 19. Friday is a Spartan dress down day .  Donations will be accepted. Classrooms are collecting $5.00 from each child to help defray the...

Book orders are due Friday.  Please encourage your child to read at least 15 minutes a day. Students will be working on a flip book for reading strategies to better understand what they are reading. We will also be starting Pennsylvania history! Have a great week! Mrs. Herring

WELCOME BACK!! Where has the time gone from the end of 3rd grade to the start of 4th grade? Today was a great day!  We will be building confidence, communication skills and relationships with the fellow classmates. This week we will be "getting to know" each other through multiple activities, reviewing policies and procedures and expectations.  I will also be administering DIBELS and DAZE tests to see how the students comprehend and use vocabulary skills. Parents, please return the paperwork that was sent home at Meet the Teacher or with your child today if you missed Meet the Teacher.  I would like papers back by September 7th.  Book orders will be going home on Friday with your child in their Friday folder. They are due back by September 9th.  The more books the students order, the more classroom books we can earn for free.  There is online ordering available as well.   I am looking forward to a great year! Have a great week, Mrs. Herring...