Upcoming Events

And just like that, it is October!  Here is a quick look at what is happening at school.

The Big Switch!

This past week the students had, what we call, "The Big Switch".  This means that if they had Science class for the first part of the quarter, they now have Social Studies for the remaining portion of the quarter.  Likewise, if they previously had Social Studies, they now have Science class.  Mrs. Scruby teaches Science and Mrs. Westley is the Social Studies teacher.  

PTO Walk-A-Thon

Friday, October 2 is the PTO Walk-A-Thon.  Please help support this important fundraiser. Donations can be turned in on Thursday.  We are looking forward to walking the track with our students.  Please keep your fingers crossed for nice weather!!

Scholastic Book Fair

Students will visit the book fair during their regularly scheduled library times during the week of October 5-8.  We will have a family night on Wednesday, October 7 at 6pm.   Please see below for library times.  Remember your child goes to library with their reading teacher.  Again this year, you will have the opportunity to shop our Book Fair online beginning Wednesday, Sept. 30.  To access the order site, click HERE.

Parent / Teacher Conferences

The end of the 1st quarter is rapidly approaching and it is time for parent/teacher conferences.   Please look for more information about scheduling a time with your child's reading teacher.  Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, October 15  and Thursday, October 22 from 4-7:30 pm.  

September Update

Well, the dust has settled and the school year is now in full swing!  We are so proud of how well the students have learned their schedules and they are doing a great job remembering their supplies as they move from class to class.   We thank you for helping them keep their homework organized and checking their planner each evening.  We are off to a great start!

Picture Day!!

School picture day is Tuesday, September 15.  Picture forms were sent home last week or you can order pictures online by clicking HERE. 

Gifted Testing

At Parent Orientation we shared information about gifted testing.   That information has since changed and all 4th grade students will be screened for gifted services in October.  So, there is no need to complete special requests at this time.   We apologize for any confusion.  You can find more information about gifted services by visiting the gifted page on the Kings website (found under departments then curriculum) or by clicking HERE.

Eureka Math

As we shared at parent orientation, we are using a new math program called Eureka Math.  To learn more about this new program, we encourage you to check out the Parent Support page on the Eureka Math website.  Go to greatminds.net and click "support" or go directly to the parent page by clicking HERE.

Currently, we are halfway though our first module which focuses on place value, addition and subtraction.   We sent home a "tip sheet" to assist you in learning about how your child is learning math this year.  To access this tip sheet digitally, please click HERE.

Electronic Learning

Again this year, your child will be using Chromebooks.  Students all have educational Google accounts and will be using Google Educational Apps such as Google Docs, Slides and Google Classroom.  There are also websites that they will be using for math practice and keyboarding skills.  These sites can also be accessed from home and their usernames and passwords for each can be found in the front of their planners.

Math

www.zearn.org

www.xtramath.org

Keyboarding

www.typing.com

Please continue to collect pledges for the PTO Walk-A-Thon.  This is a major fundraiser for our awesome PTO and we look forward to the big event on October 2nd.   Pledges may be turned in every Thursday.  

Art Class

Please check out the awesome things that Mrs. Hoffert is doing in art class!!!

http://creationsfromyoungminds.blogspot.com/

Welcome Back!!!

Welcome to the SLE 4th grade website! One stop shop for all that is going on with the 4th grade at SLE. In an effort to "go green" and save paper, we will be using this website to communicate important dates and other information that is traditionally shared through classroom newsletters.

At the top you will find buttons that lead to our contact information (phone and email) as well as an individual page for each teacher on our team. Class specific information (for example information about Mrs. Scruby's Language Arts class or Mrs. Westley's Social Studies class) will be posted here. You will also find a tab listed as "Specials" which lists the Specials Schedule (Art, Music, Gym & Library) for each class. 

Need information from the Kings Website? Click on the Kings Knights icon on the left. If you would like to check your child's grades, click the Progress Book button that will connect you directly to the Progress Book login page. 

We hope this will help improve communication with parents and look forward to a great year!

Summer Enrichment Opportunities

Summer Math Practice
Again this year, Kings will be offering summer enrichment through the amazon.com program TenMarks!  Please click here for more information and directions for how to register.  

OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS Many of you are parents, or know parents who are looking for fun opportunities for your children this summer. Through our partnerships with area colleges and businesses, we are able to offer the following programs for students designed to strengthen interests in  Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and more. Please register soon, these programs are filling up!

Zulama Evolution of Games |  June 1 - 5  | Grades 6 - 10 9:00 am - 12:00 pm This program will explore ancient cultures, their games and how games were designed using available technology and resources. Campers will receive hands-on experience creating and prototyping their own original game. Lunch is not provided Game Design |  June 8 - 12  | Grades 6 - 10 9:00 am - 12:00 pm This camp breaks down the game design process step-by-step. Campers will learn the fundamentals of game design through hands-on modeling, prototyping and design a variety of games. A final project will include building, play testing, and revising their own original game. Lunch is not provided. Information/Registration Hummingbird Robotics Robot Building  |  June 8 - 12  |  Grades 6-10 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm This camp is designed for students who are interested in the field of robotics. The camp will look at the history and evolution of robotics, it's use in today's world, and potential for the future. Campers will use the Hummingbird Robotics Kit, basic crafting materials, and a healthy dose of their own imagination to create and program a fully operational robot. Lunch is not provided. Information/Registration Ozobot Ozobot Camp |  June 15 - 19  |  Grades 3 - 5 9:00 am - 11:30 am. During this camp students will program the Ozobot to move, play and danch through intuitive color coded patters. Ozobot offers kids a creative platform to learn and play with robotics. At the end of the week students will get to decorate and keep their very own Ozobot. Lunch is not provided. Information/Registration Graphic Design Camp June 29 - July 2  |  Grades 9 - 11 1:00 pm -4:00 pm. Students will learn graphic design skills using professional design tools such as Adobe Photoshop. They will review and recreate creative works. Each student will put together a portfolio of their work to share. Lunch is not provided. Information/Registration Sinclair Summer Camps Waterbotics Camp  |  July 13 - 17  | Grades 7-12 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Students will have fun learning math, science and technology skills by designing and building aquatic Lego robots and solving design challenges. Cost is  $125, lunch is  provided each day. Guitar Building Camp  |  July 6-10  | Grades 7-12 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Students will build and keep their own electric guitar from a kit, learning along the way how everyday math and science concepts apply to the guitar. Cost is $230, lunch is not provided Information/Registration Construction Camps "Let's Do This"  1 |  June 22 - 26  |  Grades 6 - 7 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. This camp includes instruction from experts in all things construction including an introduction to hand tools, measuring and cutting, framing, roofing, electrical, painting and finishing. Cost is $75, lunch is provided each day. "Let's Do This" 2  |  July 13 - 17 |  Grades 6 - 7 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. This camp  also includes instruction from experts in all things construction plus touch on planting and cultivating raised gardens.. Cost is $75, lunch is provided each day. Information/Registration

The Last Weeks of School

Hard to believe that we are at this point!   In so many ways, this year has flown by, but as we look to the last days of school, there are still things to learn, books to read, goals to achieve and events to celebrate.  

As teachers we want to THANK YOU so much for all the tokens of appreciation and sweet notes we received last week during Teacher Appreciation Week.  Our partnership with you is so important to the education of your child.  We are so fortunate and thankful for your support.

There are many events of note the next few weeks.   Please mark your calendar for the following:

May 11- E-Club Community Environmental Showcase: 5-7pm @SLE  

Please come and support our E-Club!!

May 13 - 4th Grade Combined Chorus Concert at @ Kings High School

May 15 - Last SLE Castle - Time for kids to cash in their Knights Tickets

May 18 - 4th Grade Orientation at CIS - Westley and Clements homerooms

May 18  - CIS Parent Mtg @ 6:30pm CIS Cafeteria

May 19 - 4th Grade Orientation at CIS - Tucker and Scruby homerooms

May 22 - End-of-the-Year Celebration  - Students who met the 4th grade behavior goal for all 4 quarters will participate in this awesome activity!

May 25 - Memorial Day (no school)

May 26 - 4th Grade Field Day - Volunteers still needed!!  Please see below.

May 28 - 4th Grade Awards 1:45 and Recorder Concert & Last day of school

Mr. Heagen is looking for volunteers to assist with 4th Grade Field Day.   Please consider volunteering if you are available on May 26th.  Please contact Mr. Heagen or your child's homeroom teacher if you are able to help out.   Thank you!!!