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Veterans Day Celebration!
P r e s t o n P r i d e … s i d e b y s i d e !
Fourth Grade Updates O c t o b e r 1 5 , 2 0 1 9 V o l u m e 3 , I s s u e 4
Reading, Writing, Social Studies
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Mrs. Conway
Math & Science
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Mrs. Clarke
Reading, Writing, Social Studies
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Math & Science
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● In Reading this week, we will begin a new unit on non-fiction text. We are learning how non fiction is organized. Be sure that your child is reading 20 minutes each night. You may want to encourage your child to read non-fiction since we’re starting a new unit on that genre! ● In Writing, we’ve completed our unit on Narrative Writing. Your child’s published narrative piece will be in Tuesday Folders this week! Next we will identify characteristics of Expository Writing (writing that explains a topic). We will examine strong examples of expository text and write introductions on our own expository pieces.
LANGUAGE ARTS
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news ● Students just completed a unit on Maps. They learned about latitude and longitude and that every place in the world has a unique set of coordinates. ● Next, we begin a unit on Texas regions. After identifying the four regions of Texas, we will learn what cities, landmarks, and natural resources are in each region and create an overlay map with that information.
SOCIAL STUDIES
The flu season is coming soon! Be safe by washing your hands often and follow the Nurse’s tips for discussions with your kids.
Preventing Flu
Preston will hold our Veterans Day celebration on
Friday, November 8. Students are encouraged to invite a
family member or friend that is a veteran. There will be
a light breakfast, choir performance, an introduction of
Veterans, and a parade around the school. Please
complete and return this form by October 31 if you plan to bring a veteran.
If your guest is unable to attend, and you’d like to
honor someone special, you may make a poster
with your Veteran’s information. Posters will be
displayed during the celebration. Contact Ms.
Rivers with questions. news
● In Math we are currently learning about division. We will be dividing up to a 4 digit number by a 1 digit number using the standard algo-rithm, place value blocks, and draw-ing pictures. We will also work on interpreting the remainder in prob-lem solving situations. ● In Science we are learning about force and motion. As a class we will complete a science experiment. We will determine a question relating to forces to test and observe how forces can affect objects.
MATH & SCIENCE
Reflections entries are now due on October 25 to Mr. Preston in the Art room.
Date Change
IMPORTANT DATES
Oct. 17 “Big Air” program during school
Oct. 17 Chick-fil-a Spirit Night Stacy Rd.
Oct. 18 Hat Day for KAH $1 donation
Oct. 18 Science fair form due
Oct. 21-25 Red Ribbon Week
Oct. 22 Picture Day
Oct. 25 Form due to opt out of healthy
relationships presentations
Oct. 25 Reflections entries due
Oct. 28 Conference Day—no school
for students, homeroom teacher
emailed signup link
Oct. 30 In-n-Out Spirit Night
Red Ribbon Week
Preston PTA is collecting
boxtops to earn money for
our school. Please bring your
boxtops from participating
food items by this Friday.
Halloween at Preston
Red Ribbon week will be held October 21-25 to
celebrate healthy choices. Show your spirit!
Mon. Making good choices—no sweat! Wear
sweats and slippers.
Tues. We are crazy about a great future Wear crazy
socks (also picture day).
Wed. Team up against drugs Wear team jersey.
Thurs. Stay strong against drugs Wear camo.
Fri. Wild & crazy about healthy choices Wear crazy
hair and mismatched clothes.
On Halloween (Thurs., Oct. 31) students have the
option to dress up. Costumes should be reasonable
and school appropriate. No scary costumes, masks
or weapons will be allowed. The costume should be
comfortable so that students may participate in PE.
Science Fair is coming to Preston! In order for
students to compete, they must complete a form
and turn it in to their homeroom teacher by Oct.
20. The form and rules are found here.
Science Fair & Spelling Bee
Collect Boxtops
First grading period Report Cards will be available on Skyward after 3:00PM on Friday, October 18. Find help here. Paper report cards will not be sent home.
Report Cards
The Spelling Bee is coming! If your child is
interested, please register here. Class Spelling
Bees will be held the week of December 2 and
the final competition is Friday, December 6.
For more information you can email PTA.
