1. JANUARY 28—FEBRUARY 1
On Tuesday and Wednesday we will have our Mock
STAAR Writing test. Students will answer revising 1. dancing 11. however
and editing questions as well as write a composition
2. happened 12. outdoors
each day. One day will be a personal narrative and
3. slipping 13. campfire
one day will be an expository. Be sure that your
child gets plenty of rest and a good breakfast on
4. noticed 14. jellyfish
those two days. Thanks!! 5. beat 15. shoelace
6. beet 16. sometimes
7. bye 17. boy’s
Congratulations to Jenna, Olivia, and Graham for 8. by 18. boys’
“Beating the Facts” this week! This year we have 50
9. boundary 19. hers
multiplication (1-12) problems in 2 minutes. The
10. flowerpot 20. its
students must get 45 (90%) correct in order to
“Beat the Facts”. Please initial your child’s behavior
chart each night they study their multiplication
We are working on Topic 11 “Fractions and Decimals”.
facts for at least 10 minutes. (flash cards, apps,
We have had a lot of fun comparing and ordering
computer games) Those that get their folder
fractions This week we will finish up Topic 11 by
initialed each night for a week will receive a prize!!
changing fractions to decimals!!
Study...study!
Study your multiplication facts!!
Monday—Thursday—Math homework My E-mail address : mistisanders@lorenaisd.net
Tuesday-Read your AR books! My Conference Time : 2:00-3:05
All week-Spelling on www.spellingcity.com (or LES Phone Number : 254-857-4613
practice words in another way)
(Directions to get to the spelling list on
spellingcity.com: 1. Go to website. 2. Click on the find This past week we have looked at a “paired selection”
a list tab. 3. Type in lorenaleopards 4. Choose
“username” from the drop down box 5. Choose the in reading. The students have done a great job with
story of the week.) *Read AR books every night. this but I wanted to explain it to you a bit more
because it is new in fourth grade. This is when there
We are in need of coffee filters and snacks!!! are two passages (stories, letters, poems, nonfiction,
etc) put together and the students are expected to
read both of the passages and then compare and
January 29 & 30 - Mock Writing STAAR contrast these two items. This can be challenging
February 7 UIL assembly @ 7:50 am in the gym sometimes but it can be practiced at home very easily.
February 11 Progress Reports While your child is AR reading at home please
February 14 Valentine’s Day Party @ 1:00 pm challenge them to compare and contrast some of the
February 26 Six Flags Reading forms are due AR books they have read this year, stories from our
March 11-15 Spring Break reader, books you have read together, etc. Some
questions stems could be: This book reminds me of
another book because……..I noticed this character is
Our Student Spotlight this week is Vanessa just like another character in ___book…....This book
Gonzales-Loredo! Vanessa has really stepped it up connects to ___ book because it’s the opposite
this semester! I am so proud of you Vanessa! situation…...This book has the same theme as ______.