November 27 - December 1

Dates to Note: 

Monday: New Word Study Lists

Tuesday: 1st Rotation for Science/Social Studies/Technology

Thursday: Unit Three Math Test.

Word Study Update

We are resuming our word study groups from October. Our lists will last for approximately a week and a half allowing us to do two lists before the winter break. 

Reading Update

  The students are really enjoying the Making Meaning lessons. It really emphasizes independent reading time. During this time, students read books of their choice at their independent reading level. 

Writing Update

     We are beginning a unit on procedural writing. This writing encompasses recipes, game directions, science experiments, and basic how-to directions. 

Math Update

    We are wrapping up our multiplication and division unit this week.  The test will be given on Thursday. Please have your child teach you the strategies they have learned to multiply and divide. This will help them to study for the upcoming assessment. 

Content Update

Time to switch! Check below to see where each homeroom is headed on Tuesday: 

Mrs. Canalichio: Virginia Geography to Ms. Shifflett's Class.
Mrs. Elsie: Technology Tibit Project to Mrs. Canalichio's Class. 
Ms. Shifflett: Force, Energy, & Motion to Mrs. Elsie's Class. 

November 20 -- November 24

Dates to Note: 

Monday: Health Fair

Tuesday: VIP Day

Wednesday-Friday: No School!

Monday: Health Fair

We will be eating lunch in our classrooms at 10:25. Health fair rotations begin at 11:15 and continue until 2:00. Snack will be at the end of the day.

Tuesday: VIP Day

VIP Day has become an honored tradition at Stone-Robinson. Fourth grade will be receiving their guests from 9:30-10:15. We look forward to showing off a few of our talents to our special visitors. 

Book Fair

Book Fair will be opened Monday and Tuesday this week. Fourth Graders will have an opportunity to purchase books specifically on MONDAY. They will be allowed to buy books with their VIP on Tuesday if they wish to do so as well. 

WE ARE SO PROUD OF NIA! SHE IS THE FIRST 4TH GRADER TO COMPLETE ST MATH!! WAY TO GO!

 

Dates to Note: 

Thursday-Tuesday: Book Fair!

Friday: Word Study Test (see list below)

Monday, November 20th: Health Fair

Tuesday, November 21st: VIP Day

Word Study Update

     Geometry Terms! Make sure your child knows the meaning of each word. 

Reading Update

 We are working on nonfiction text features. Our strategic focus is asking questions. You can help at home by asking your child what questions that had while doing their daily reading. 

Writing Update

Thankful Essay! Students will spend a great deal of time going through the entire writing process with the topic of things they are thankful for.  When these are complete, we will be hanging them in the hallway to share!

Math Update

    We are adding a division video to help out at home. We will work toward a more standard algorithm as the year progresses, but for now, this is a strategy we are using. 

Content Update

We are in our homerooms working on the following topics: 

Mrs. Canalichio: Virginia Geography
Mrs. Elsie: Technology Tibit Project
Ms. Shifflett: Force, Energy, & Motion

November 6--November 10

Dates to Note: 

Monday: No School 

Tuesday: No School. Get out there and vote!! Don't forget to attend your child's conference!! Schedule links below. 

Thursday: Jamestown Field Trip

Students will need to be brought to school that morning and picked up that evening as it is an all-day trip.  Students will need to be at Stone-Robinson at 7:10 a.m., as we’ll be leaving promptly at 7:30 a.m.  Buses will be returning to Stone-Robinson at 6:00 p.m.  Please arrive by 5:45 p.m.

Things to pack for the Jamestown trip:  

• Lunch & drink (no glass containers) OR indicate you need the cafeteria to pack a lunch
• 2 snacks with drinks (no glass containers)
• At least 1 water bottle
• Money for the gift shop (Optional...students are responsible for their own money.)
• Depending on the weather, a raincoat/poncho

Parent-teacher conferences!

Mrs. Canalichio's Conferences


Mrs. Elsie's Conferences


Ms. Shifflett's Conference Schedule

We would also appreciate if you could take a few minutes and fill out the survey. We are working on communicating with families in ways that are convenient and helpful.
Parent-Teacher Communication Survey

Reading Update

 We are resuming our work in making meaning and nonfiction text features. Our strategic focus is asking questions. 

Word Study Update

     Geometry Terms! Make sure you have a copy at home of the words to know. 

Writing Update

Thankful Essay! Students will spend a great deal of time going through the entire writing process with the topic of things they are thankful for.  

Math Update

    We are adding a division video to help out at home. We will work toward a more standard algorithm as the year progresses, but for now, this is a strategy we are using. 

Content Update

We are back in our homerooms working on new topics!! 

Mrs. Canalichio: Virginia Geography
Mrs. Elsie: Making Movies and Coding
Ms. Shifflett: Force, Energy, & Motion