Homework
Homework will be assigned Monday- Thursday. In addition, any classwork that was not finished during the day must also be completed for homework. Please sign your child’s homework each night.
Tests
Spelling tests and reading selection assessments will be given each Friday. In other subjects assessment will be at the end of each unit. Several days notice will always be given before each test. Quizzes may be given at any time.
Please sign and return all tests.
Reading Logs
The students are required to read for at least 30 minutes—four evenings each week. A reading log will be kept, and I will collect it at the end of each month.
October
The fourth grade has been very busy preparing their December Kidsday issue. The children were very excited when the Newsday representative arrived with bundles of toys. Each child took one or two toys home to play with and to review. Their holiday gift guide will be printed in Newsday in the beginning of December.
On Friday October 3, two fourth students had the opportunity to interview Giada De Laurentiis- the celebrity chef and author. They met with her at Borders Books in Syosset where she was signing copies of her new book. Look for their interview in an upcoming issue of Newsday!
We are planning two Social Studies field trips for November. We will be visiting the State University at Stony Brook for a workshop on Native Americans. We were also invited to take a tour of Oheka Castle, a fine example of a Long Island Gold Coast estate.
Monday - Computer
Tuesday - Gym, Band, Health
Wednesday - Gym, Library
Thursday - Art
Friday - Music
New York State Exams
English Language Arts-Tuesday January 13- Thursday January 15, 2009
Mathematics- Tuesday, March 3- Thursday March 5, 2009
Science- TBA (April or May)
A book report project will be assigned each month. Here is a tentative list of the types of literature the children will be reading.
September Fiction
October Mystery
November Science Topic (non fiction)
December Fables
January Historical Fiction
February Biography
March Adventure or Science Fiction
April Animals in Fiction
May “How To”
