Friday, January 24, 2014

Poetry - Math Facts

We are working on poetry and many students need to turn in poems we have written in class...

We took another math timed test today (multiplication facts).  We are working on fractions...

Lots of graded papers went home today.

Please keep up with PowerSchool.

The weather is taking away vital learning time, please have your child read daily out loud to you for 5-10 minutes a night.  You'll be amazed at what an improvement you will see and hear in their reading.

Friday, January 17, 2014

Week of January 20

Lots of graded papers went home today - Remember to check PowerSchool often...

Poems are due next week.
Math quiz on Tuesday.
Timed multiplication test on Thursday.
We're still reading Abby Takes a Stand.

Check the assignment notebooks daily.

Have a good three day weekend.

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Welcome Back, 2014, Math, Acuity

Welcome back students!

Fourth grade students at Brown are going to try something new in math...  Students will change teachers for math in an effort to differentiate based on student understanding of fractions.  Students took a pretest for unit 7 in December.  Teachers, our coach, and administration will review student progress throughout the unit and adjust this new plan based on student learning. 

Acuity C starts February 6.

We've started a new novel, Abby Takes a Stand.

We have created a website we hope will help students and parents:  http://mrburkesfourthgradeclass.weebly.com/

Let's have a great second semester!

Monday, November 25, 2013

Midterms

Midterms are coming home today.  Look for those with a few graded papers from last week.  Have a great Thanksgiving holiday.

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Music Program - Midterms

Hard to believe it is the middle of the second nine weeks already.  Please check your child's grades on PowerSchool. 

We are wrapping up Cricket in Times Square and Unit 5 in math.  Measuring angles is coming up in Unit 6. 

Letter from Mr. Doublestein:



Parents,

Brown Elementary’s second and fourth grade students have worked very hard preparing for their winter music programs on Wednesday, December 18th in the gymnasium.  Included will be songs, instrument pieces and dances that will be sure to put you in the Christmas spirit!  The two programs will be separate, the second graders starting the night off at 6:30 and the fourth graders starting at 7:30.  I expect both programs to take just over a half hour with a stage change break in between.  Students are asked to wear their Dog Dash t-shirts and jeans and to arrive fifteen minutes prior to their performance time.  They will be met by their teachers in the cafeteria before lining up and entering the gym.  While it is strongly encouraged that all students attend this culminating music performance we ask that those who are unable to do so contact Mr. Doublestein at wdoublestein@brownsburg.k12.in.us by Wednesday, November 27th.  Many of the pieces depend on the contributions of every performer, and any absences will need to be anticipated.  Thank you for all your help and support as we strive to give kids positive experiences that will develop a life-long appreciation for music.  I look forward to seeing you on December 18th!

Wednesday, October 23, 2013