Dear Parents,
Welcome to week 22! This is already the fourth week of our
semester, and we are working on many exciting topics. In science class we will
be finishing up our study of line graphs and bar graphs, so the students can
use these tools to record data from science experiments and activities. In math
class, we will be working on word problems, especially word problems that ask
how many times more or less one item is as compared to another. We will be
using bar models to help visualize what the problems are asking. You may not be
familiar with bar models, but they are powerful visual tools that help students
to solve complex word problems.
You may have noticed that I have not assigned flashcards
this week. Instead, I have sent students home with multiplication fact
worksheets to complete each night. For the time being, these worksheets are
replacing flashcards as our daily math fact review. However, please do not let
your students throw out their flashcards, as we may need them again before the
end of the year. The multiplication worksheets do count toward students’
grades, so please make sure your students are completing them.
Also, in math class, we will be having our long division
test on Friday. This is one of the most complicated topics presented in fourth
grade, so please review with your students. To give you a little more guidance
on what to review, here is a website that explains the basic process of long
division for kids: https://www.bforball.com/long-division.php
. Also, here are some sample problems that you can use to help your students
review: 52 ÷ 4 574
÷ 7 618 ÷ 3 462
÷ 21 406 ÷ 2
As we enter our second semester as an academy, we are
working hard to ensure your students receive all the benefits our education
model can provide. One of those benefits is the dress code, which ensures that
students are dressed in a respectful and appropriate manner that conveys the
importance of their education. The first semester has been a grace period of
sorts, in which we have allowed students and families time to adjust to dress
code requirements. Now, in second
semester, we will be enforcing our dress code more strictly. All families have
a copy of the dress code in their family handbook. However, in order to help
your students remain in compliance with the dress code, here are some
reminders:
1.
Shoes must be completely black or completely
white; they may not have logos, decorations, laces, or soles in contrasting
colors. They must have flat soles (no
wedges or heels allowed). Boots may not be worn.
2.
Socks must be blue or white. Black socks are not
allowed. Socks should cover the ankle bone or higher; “no-show” socks are not
allowed.
3.
Tights for girls are allowed in blue or white
only. No black tights are allowed. Leggings (i.e., footless tights) are not
allowed.
4.
Belts must be worn with pants and shorts, and
they must be a solid, dark color.
5.
Students have several options for warm, dress
code, appropriate clothes. They can wear long-sleeved uniform tops in blue or
white. They can wear sweaters, jackets or fleeces in navy with the Trivium East
logo. They can also wear undershirts underneath their uniform tops, as long as
the undershirts do not stick out of the uniform shirts. (Long sleeved undershirts
may not be worn with short-sleeved uniform tops, for example.) Undershirts
should be white.
These are just some examples of ways in which your students
may need to adjust their dress. As I mentioned before, the family handbook
contains the complete dress code. Of course, you can always contact me with any
questions.
These are all the notes I have for you this week. If you
need anything, you can reach me at rwycklendt@arcwaytriviumeast.org
. Have a great week!
Sincerely,
Miss Wycklendt
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