• May 3, 2023: Reading SOL
• May 10, 2023: Math SOL
• May 29, 2023: Holiday - Memorial Day

• There are no reminders at this time.

WHAT ARE WE LEARNING

• We are enjoying books by our favorite authors.
• We are writing an essay using text evidence.

HOME PRACTICES

• Read 30 minutes.
• Talk about books.
• Draw a new cover for a favorite book.

WHAT ARE WE LEARNING

• We are learning to compare and order fractions, mixed numbers, and decimals from least to greatest and greatest to least. 
• We are learning to create and solve single-step and multistep practical problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers. 

HOME PRACTICES

• Complete nightly math homework
• Complete 30 minutes of ST Math or Reflex/Frax  Math
• Practice multiplication facts
• SOLPass.org (Password: Pinespring1)

WHAT ARE WE LEARNING

• We are learning to  determine the mean, median, mode, and range of a set of data.
• We are learning to find the product and quotient of two numbers expressed as decimals through thousandths.

HOME PRACTICES

• Complete nightly math homework
• Complete 30 minutes of ST Math or Reflex/Frax Math
• Practice multiplication facts
• SOLPass.org (Password: Pinespring1)

WHAT ARE WE LEARNING

• We are learning how people’s beliefs and values shape how a government is formed.
• We are learning to investigate and understand that the planets have characteristics and a specific place in the solar system.

HOME PRACTICES

• Keep track of the moon phases for the month of May.
• Ask your child to describe similarities and differences between the planets.

A few of the AAP curriculum and strategies that fourth grade students have engaged in this month are: 

• Jacob’s Ladder
• Jason Learning

• HOME PRACTICES

• Ask your child about their Jamestown essay.

February

WHAT ARE WE LEARNING

• We are learning to analyze the choices authors make (structure, language, format) to construct power, position, and perspectives.
• We are learning to write a persuasive review.

HOME PRACTICES

• Read 30 minutes. 
• Use advertisements and commercials to discuss what the author believes and how that message influences the viewer or reader.

January

WHAT ARE WE LEARNING

• We are learning to connect the past and the present through historical fiction. 
• We are learning to read, identify and use homophones. 

HOME PRACTICES

• Conduct an interview with a family member to learn more about their life and experiences. 

December

WHAT ARE WE LEARNING

• We are learning how to interpret nonfiction and write narrative nonfiction.
• We are writing nonfiction feature articles that are focused on a specific topic.  

HOME PRACTICES

• Read with your child or have your child independently read for up to 30 minutes 
• Practice reading on MyON or NewsELA

February

WHAT ARE WE LEARNING

• We are learning to identify, compare, and round decimals.
• We are learning to add and subtract with decimals. 

HOME PRACTICES

• Complete nightly math homework
• Complete 30 minutes of ST Math 
• Practice multiplication facts

January

WHAT ARE WE LEARNING

• We are learning to use multiplication and division strategies that work best for us. 

HOME PRACTICES

• Complete nightly math homework (1 spiral review question and 1 current unit question)
• Complete 30 minutes of ST Math 
• Practice multiplication facts

December

WHAT ARE WE LEARNING

• We are learning to extend fluency with whole number multiplication and apply an understanding of the inverse relationship between multiplication and division 

HOME PRACTICES

• Practice up to 30 minutes of ST Math
• Practice real world problems that focus on multiplication and division. (Example: If our car seats 5 people, how many cars would we need for a group of 10 people?)

February

WHAT ARE WE LEARNING

• We are learning to identify, describe, create, express, and extend number patterns found in objects, pictures, numbers, and tables.
• We are learning to investigate and describe variables.

HOME PRACTICES

• Complete nightly math homework
• Complete 30 minutes of ST Math
• Practice multiplication facts

January

WHAT ARE WE LEARNING

• We are learning to add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators 
• We are learning to multiply fractions by whole numbers 

HOME PRACTICES

• Complete nightly math homework (1 spiral review question and 1 current unit question)
• Complete 30 minutes of ST Math
• Practice multiplication facts 

December

WHAT ARE WE LEARNING

• We are learning about adding and subtracting decimal numbers and solving practical problems with decimals that involve both single and multiple steps

HOME PRACTICES

• Practice up to 30 minutes of ST Math

February

WHAT ARE WE LEARNING

• We are learning about life in Colonial Virginia.
• We are learning about the characteristics of the ocean environment.

January

WHAT ARE WE LEARNING

• We are learning about the Virginia settlement of Jamestown, 
• We are learning about life in Colonial Virginia.

December

WHAT ARE WE LEARNING

• We are learning about Virginia ecosystems 
• We are learning about Jamestown 

HOME PRACTICES

• Practice up to 30 minutes on SOLpass.org 
• Identifying and explaining natural resources around your home

November

WHAT ARE WE LEARNING

• We are learning how to read, write and interpret poetry. 
• We are learning how to interpret nonfiction and write narrative nonfiction. 

HOME PRACTICES

• Read with your child or have your child independently read for up to 30 minutes 
• Practice reading on MyON or NewsELA

October

WHAT ARE WE LEARNING

• Reading: We are learning to create and interpret different forms of poetry. 
• Writing: We are writing our own poetry. 

HOME PRACTICES

• Read a book, article, myON book, or another text independently for 20 minutes. 
• You can also access Lexia at home.

September

WHAT ARE WE LEARNING

• Reading: Unit 2, Characters: We are learning to notice that characters are at the heart of every story, they challenge and teach readers to connect to the world around them. The characters we meet can lead us to profound discoveries both in and outside ourselves. 
• Writing: Unit 2, Personal Essay: In this unit, students use what they have previously learned about personal narrative to begin writing in a new genre, personal essay.

HOME PRACTICES

• Read a book, article, myON book, or another text independently for 20 minutes. 
• You can also access Lexia at home.

November

WHAT ARE WE LEARNING

• We are learning about fractions. 

HOME PRACTICES

• Practice up to 30 minutes of ST Math
• Explain real world scenarios of fractions (ex. Using foods such pizza slices or cutting brownies)

October

WHAT ARE WE LEARNING

• We are learning to use place value to add and subtract numbers through the millions. 

HOME PRACTICES

• Work through real world scenarios of adding and subtracting with your child. 
• Practice ST Math for 20 minutes nightly.

September

WHAT ARE WE LEARNING

• We are learning to use place value to add and subtract numbers through the millions.

HOME PRACTICES

• Work through real world scenarios of adding and subtracting with your child. 
• Practice ST Math for 20 minutes nightly.

November

WHAT ARE WE LEARNING

• We are learning about whole number operations including order of operations, multiplication  and division. 

HOME PRACTICES

• Practice up to 30 minutes of ST Math

October

WHAT ARE WE LEARNING

• Unit 2. We are learning about decimals and fractions.

HOME PRACTICES

• Practice multiplication facts.
• Practice ST Math for 20 minutes nightly.

September

WHAT ARE WE LEARNING

• Unit 1. We are learning to identify prime and composite numbers.
• Unit 2. We are learning about decimals and fractions.

HOME PRACTICES

• Practice multiplication facts.
• Practice ST Math for 20 minutes nightly.

November

WHAT ARE WE LEARNING

• We are learning about Virginia ecosystems 
• We are learning about Jamestown 

HOME PRACTICES

• Practice up to 30 minutes on SOLpass.org 
• Identifying and explaining natural resources around your home

October

WHAT ARE WE LEARNING

• Social Studies:- We are learning about the Native people of Virginia. 

HOME PRACTICES

• Log into solpass.org and work on Geography and Native People review.

September

WHAT ARE WE LEARNING

• Social Studies: We are learning about the geographical features of Virginia and how it impacts daily life. 

HOME PRACTICES

• Practice using maps to locate familiar landmarks (home, school, stores etc.).