Mandatory Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on October 17-19. Please sign up on the link on the left hand margin for a 15 minute time period where we can discuss your child's achievement this first quarter. This is only for parents so please make arrangements for your child.

I look forward to meeting with each of you, Thank you!

This week in 4A:

Important dates:

Literacy Night: Thursday, September 29^th from 5:30-7:30. 
Read-a-thon kick off. More information to follow.

Usborne Book Fair – September 29^th -October 5^th
Our class will go on Thursday to preview the books.

This week in academics:

Recite “Dreams” by Langston Hughes on Wednesday. Math assessment on multiplication and division on Friday.

We will begin Prince Caspian on Monday the 26th. Please have the book for your student by then. The image of the correct book cover is in the left margin. It is important to have this one because the page numbers correspond to our reading and discussions.

You will get an email to sign up for fall conferences (10/17-10/19) tomorrow.

Treat Friday! On Sept 30th please help us build our classroom libraries. Students have the option to enjoy a frozen treat at lunch by either donating a gently used book (No pop-culture please) or bringing $1. All books will be distributed among the classrooms evenly. Thank you for the support.

If you have any questions regarding what types of books will be accepted please contact your class liaison Mira Stephenson at: mirastephenson@cox.net

Please continue reviewing phonograms and math facts with your child! 

Thank You!

This week in 4A:

Important dates:

This Friday (23^rd) is early release. The students will be released at 12:30.

There will be a Singapore Math information night on Thursday, September 22, at 6:00 in the MPR led by Ms. Infantolino.

Literacy Night: Thursday, September 29^th from 5:30-7:30

Usborne Book Fair – September 29^th -October 5^th

Tests this week:

History – Tuesday on Fall of the Roman Empire to Charlemagne

Pollyanna – Friday on Chapters 16-30

We will begin Prince Caspian the week of September 26^th. Please have the book for your student by then. The link below is the image of the correct book cover. It is important to have this one because the page numbers correspond to our reading and discussions.

http://www.fantasybookreview.co.uk/images/Prince-Caspian.gif

Please continue reviewing phonograms and math facts with your child!  

Please make sure you are checking agendas each night. I will put in missing assignments for you to check. It is important to turn in all assignments even if they are late. A “1” is better than a “0”.

Your child has been and will continue to get returned assignments that have been graded (should be in their take-home folder), please look these over and discuss what, if anything, needs to be corrected. Mrs. Ryan and I put comments on papers we have graded, please have your child learn from them and make sure any questions for understanding and/or clarification get asked.

If your child gets a “C” or below on anything, I would like them to correct it for understanding and turn it back in the next day (asking any questions in the process). When this is completed they can gain back some points.

Thank You!

This week in 4A:

Spalding Information Night

Our Phonics Consultant, Margie Clouse, will conduct a workshop to help parents learn The Spalding Method, the phonics program used at Archway Lincoln. This session is aimed primarily at parents who are new to the school.

Learn specific handwriting instruction and coaching skills for phonograms. Emphasis will be on manuscript writing, pencil and paper positions, and instructions for homework procedures. A cursive model will be available.

Learn reasons for markings and rules used in The Spalding Method by actively applying analysis to Ayres List of Vocabulary Words.

The session will be from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. in the

Archway Lincoln cafeteria.

September 12, 2016

(Adults Only)

Volunteers needed:

We are starting our literature groups and Mrs. Stephenson has set up a Sign Up Genius account for our parents to volunteer for a day to lead a group. The link is on the upper left margin of the blog. The literature group is on Thursdays from 2:10-2:45 and is a time where a parent takes a group of about 6-8 students and listens to them read the chapter and asks comprehension questions along the way. If you are interested, please sign up. If you have questions, please email me.

This week:

Assessments in Math on Thursday and Geology (earthquakes and tsunamis) on Friday.

Please make sure you are checking agendas each night. I will put in missing assignments for you to check. It is important to turn in all assignments even if they are late. A “1” is better than a “0”.

Your child has been and will continue to get returned assignments that have been graded (should be in their take-home folder), please look these over and discuss what, if anything, needs to be corrected. Mrs. Ryan and I put comments on papers we have graded, please have your child learn from them and make sure any questions for understanding and/or clarification get asked.

If your child gets a “C” or below on anything, I would like them to correct it for understanding and turn it back in the next day (asking any questions in the process). When this is completed they can gain back some points.

Thank You!

Hi 4A parents,

I hope you had a relaxing 3-day weekend!

I want to remind you of these important dates coming up:

• There will be a Spalding information night on Monday, September 12, at 6:00 in the MPR. Mrs. Clouse will be leading it.

• There will be a Singapore Math information night on Thursday, September 22, at 6:00 in the MPR and Ms. Infantolino will be leading it.

We are continuing with geology, Pollyanna, and the Middle Ages. I’ve really enjoyed the discussions and thought-provoking questions that your inquisitive children have encouraged me and each other with. They are a joy to teach : )

I want to share a letter with you from our class parent liaison, Mrs. Stephenson:

Hello Parents of Mrs. Gore's 4th Grade Class!

I would like to introduce myself as your class parent liaison this year. My name is Mira Stephenson and this is our families 3rd year with Great Hearts.  My husband and I have two children here at Lincoln, Landon in 4th grade and Sydney in Kindergarten. Prior to exiting the workplace in 2007 I enjoyed career in Human Resources specializing in recruitment within the financial industry. There are a lot of fun and exciting events planned for 4th grade this year and parent involvement will be needed and greatly appreciated.

Important Fingerprint Clearance Information:

If any parents or family members are interested in doing any in class volunteering a Great Hearts fingerprint clearance needs to be on file with the front office. This includes all class celebrations, literature groups, field trips, etc. If you have any questions regarding this or need assistance, please let me know.  

I'd like to keep the lines of communication open a much as possible so please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or ideas. As the school year marches on I would love the assistance of other parents to help at events such as our annual read-a-thon, literature celebrations, field trips, etc. I'm available via phone, text, email at:

Mirastephenson79@icloud.com

480-381-6339

I look forward to this year together!

All the best,

Mira Stephenson

• We will be starting our literature groups this week and Mrs. Stephenson has set up a Sign Up Genius account for our parents to volunteer for a day to lead a group. The link is http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a45a8a62f4-literature  and is also on the upper right margin of the blog. The literature group is on Thursdays from 2:10-2:45 and is a time where a parent takes a group of about 6-8 students and listens to them read the chapter and asks comprehension questions along the way. If you are interested, please sign up.

Please make sure you are checking agendas each night. I will put in missing assignments for you to check. It is important to turn in all assignments even if they are late. A “1” is better than a “0”.

Your child has been and will continue to get returned assignments that have been graded (should be in their take-home folder), please look these over and discuss what, if anything, needs to be corrected. Mrs. Ryan and I put comments on papers we have graded, please have your child learn from them and make sure any questions for understanding and/or clarification get asked.

If your child gets a “C” or below on anything, I would like them to correct it for understanding and turn it back in the next day (asking any questions in the process). When this is completed they can gain back some points.

Thank You!