Friday, May 21, 2021

For May 24th and 25th

 

4th Grade Friday Informer


NCCS                      May 21, 2021                         Fourth Grade



We’ve been so blessed to teach your children in 4th grade this year! Come back to visit, and let us know how you are doing in Middle School! 

Love, 

The 4th Grade Team

Friday, May 14, 2021

For the week of May 17th-21st

 

4th Grade Friday Informer


NCCS                      May 14, 2021                         Fourth Grade


You will find the packet of information about the 5th Grade Summer Reading in your child’s Friday Folder. If you have any questions, please contact the 5th grade reading teacher, Cheryl Lawler, clawler@ncchristian.org.


Pettit Reserve field trip
- Is rescheduled for Friday, May 21st. 4th graders will enjoy an outdoor expedition while learning about food webs and the food chain. Students should wear gray class t-shirt and athletic shoes as we will do lots of walking. Please pack snack and disposable lunch in separate labeled bags with plenty of water.

What Are We Learning?

Reading: Understand that when trying to reach a goal or solve a problem, anticipation rises until something happens that influences the outcome as we finish our novel study of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.
Language Arts: Pronouns
Math: Students multiply units and non-unit fractions by whole numbers.
Science: Students will investigate what happens when light moves and how the eye works
Spelling: Accurately spell and write words with Greek and Latin roots
Bible: God has a special purpose for every Christian.

Saturday, May 8, 2021

For the week of May 10th-14th

 

4th Grade Friday Informer


NCCS                      May 7, 2021                         Fourth Grade





Thank you for all of the kind words and encouragement this week! We are so blessed to be appreciated by you!



Pettit Reserve field trip - On Monday, May 10th, 4th graders will enjoy an outdoor expedition while learning about food webs and the food chain. Students should wear gray class t-shirt and athletic shoes as we will do lots of walking. Please pack snack and disposable lunch in separate labeled bags with plenty of water.


Please return all Reading Room books A.S.A.P.


What Are We Learning?

Reading: Understand that when trying to reach a goal or solve a problem, anticipation rises until something happens that influences the outcome.
Language Arts: Finishing up Unit 4 about adjectives, adverbs, and prepositions.
Math: Students use their understanding of whole-number multiplication to multiply fractions by whole numbers.
Science: Students will explore the different parts of the ear and how they aid in hearing and look into how light travels.
Spelling: Accurately spell and write words with suffixes.
Bible: God used the Apostle Paul to spread the gospel throughout the world.

Sunday, May 2, 2021

Math Placement Test Reminder


5th Grade Math Placement Test is happening on Thursday, May 6th! Along with students’ math average, standardized test scores, and teacher recommendation, the placement test data helps us determine the most appropriate math class for each individual student for fifth grade at NCCS.

Friday, April 30, 2021

For the week of May 3rd - 7th

 

4th Grade Friday Informer


NCCS                      April 30, 2021                         Fourth Grade




Rafferty’s field trip - 4th graders will wear their “Sunday Best” clothing and enjoy an outing to for lunch at Rafferty’s Restaurant in Kennesaw as a culminating activity in our Manners Unit on Wednesday, May 5th.

Field Day and ½ Day- Lower School students will enjoy a fun day exercising good sportsmanship through the games we play at Field Day on Friday, May 7th. Please wear sunscreen and a hat if needed. Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. Students are allowed to wear athletic shorts. Make sure to wear your gray class t-shirt as well. We will dismiss at 11:15 to car line and Flipside.

Pettit Reserve field trip - On Monday, May 10th, 4th graders will enjoy an outdoor expedition while learning about food webs and the food chain. Students should wear gray class t-shirt and athletic shoes as we will do lots of walking. Please pack snack and disposable lunch in separate labeled bags with plenty of water.


What Are We Learning?

Reading: Understand that when trying to reach a goal or solve a problem, anticipation rises until something happens that influences the outcome.
Language Arts:
Prepositions and phrases
Math:
Add and subtract to find unknown angle measures
Science:
Understand that vibrations create sound
Spelling:
Accurately spell and write words with suffixes.
Bible:
God used the Apostle Paul to spread the gospel throughout the world.

Friday, April 23, 2021

For the week of April 26th-30th

 

4th Grade Friday Informer


NCCS                      April 23, 2021                         Fourth Grade





-No Friday Folder today because of a “light week” due to IOWA Testing. Friday Folders will be sent home on Friday, April 30th.



-OUTDOOR Wax Museum (socially distanced) at the NCCS Tennis Courts on Wednesday, April 28th 9:30am-10:30am - students will come to school dressed in their costume for the Wax Museum. Parents are welcome to attend this socially distanced event. Parents will need to bring a smart device that scans QR codes (you can get an app for free) and earphones. We are so happy to be able to have this event!

POPS IN THE PARK

All families of K3 - 4th grade students are welcome to join us for a wonderful evening of fun, food, and fellowship as we celebrate the musical gifts and accomplishments of our students. 


What to Wear:

Grade Level T-Shirt and Jeans, Pants, Capris, or Shorts 


Details: 

5:00 | Food Trucks

6:10 | K3 - K5 students check in at Pavilion

6:20 | Walk students from Pavilion to stage 

6:30 | Barnyard Moosical (K3 - K5)

Joyful Voices 

7:00 | Intermission 

7:10 | 1st - 4th students check in at Pavilion

7:20 | 1st - 4th performance

Closing | PTF wrap-up | Auction Basket Winners!

8:15 | Conclusion




What Are We Learning?

Reading: Begin new reading unit about Plot that focuses on the rising action, climax and resolution of a story
Language Arts: Using “good and well” and revising a double negative
Math: Students measure angles with a half-circle protractor
Science: - Use factors such as latitude, wind patterns, altitude, bodies of water, and ocean currents to predict a region’s climate.
Spelling: Accurately spell and write words with suffixes.
Bible: God used the Apostle Paul to spread the gospel throughout the world.

Friday, April 16, 2021

For the Week of April 19th-23rd

 

4th Grade Friday Informer


NCCSApril 16, 2021   Fourth Grade





-ITBS Testing is Monday thru Friday of next week. - Please send a healthy, peanut free snack and a water bottle with your child each day of testing. Being on time is key to starting the day successfully. Students arriving tardy will not be allowed into the classroom for testing since we begin at 8:00am except for Wednesday when we begin at 9:00am.

-Need to sign your child up for the Rafferty’s field trip? Click HERE!

-Upcoming OUTDOOR Wax Museum at the Tennis Courts on Wednesday, April 28th 9:30am-10:30am - students will come to school dressed in their costume for the Wax Museum. Parents are welcome to attend this socially distanced event. Parents will need to bring a smart device that scans QR codes (you can get an app for free) and earphones. We are so happy to be able to have this event!


What Are We Learning?

Reading: ITBS Test
Language Arts: ITBS Test
Math: ITBS Test
Science: Weather patterns and predicting weather
Spelling: ITBS Test
Bible: Manners and Etiquette