Friday, February 8, 2019

Dear Fourth Grade Family,

Math: We have two more lessons to go, one review, and we will taking our end of the unit module test for lines and angles. 

Reading: This week we will be finishing up our biography units and working on a researching a biographical figure. 

Writing: Students will dive into a short unit for speaking, presenting, and writing speeches. This will help us get set-up for Literary Essay unit. 

Social Studies: Social Studies will be a research unit on geography, economy, history and government of a U.S. state. 

Ms. Brenda

Please check out the leveled book links below.  Look for repeating authors and titles for selection of book series.

If your child likes one of the books in the series, they are most likely to enjoy the rest of the books!

Reading Milestones Article for Parents

Leveled Books:

• Reading List 1
• Reading List 2
• Timeless Chapter Books for Kids 

Online Reading:

• Getepic

• RAZ-Kids
  • Teacher username: bpynnonen
  • Student’s have their own password

At Home Reading Supports:

• Reading Comprehension Cube #1
• Reading Comprehension Cube #2

**Current Topic** Module 4 (Lines and Angles Unit):

Mid-Module Assessment Answer Key

Learn this math song with your kids at home to practice vocabulary!

Module 3 (Multiplication and Division):

Multiplication Area Model 

Multiplication Distributive Property

Division Area Model

Extra Practice Links: 

Zearn  Classroom code: EF9D8F

Math Magician: Extra practice with multiplication table

Dear Fourth Grade Family,

I am pleased to welcome you to 4^th grade.  We have an exciting year ahead of us and ready to kick off the year at Busan Foreign School. I would like to start by introducing myself. My name Brenda Aguilar, but I will go by Miss B.  I am originally from Los Angeles, California and have moved around the U.S. (Michigan & Washington D.C.) working, studying and teaching. When I am not teaching, you will find me hiking, rock climbing, salsa dancing, or traveling.  Previously before coming to BFS, I worked as an international teacher in Monterrey, Mexico at American School Foundation of Monterrey.  This will be my fourth year teaching 4^th grade. My lucky year!

I feel honored to have the opportunity to teach your child this year. I truly enjoy working with fourth graders because this is a year of substantial growth both academically and social-emotionally. It is my goal for every child to reach their maximum potential.  I feel this can be achieved with a helpful and continuous collaboration at home and school.  I will you keep you informed on weekly assignments and projects so you are in the loop of all the exciting learning experience happening in our classroom.

The first day of school is August 8^th. Our days starts at 8:30a.m. and ends on 3:30pm. I like to keep parents apprised of any important matters with your child or classroom. Communication will continue with newsletters as done in previous years. However, if you have any concerns, questions or anything important you would like me to know about your child, please contact me at baguilar@bfs.or.kr. I will try my best to contact you within 24 hours. If you need to see me in person, I am available after-school from 3:30-4:30pm.  Please contact the office to schedule an appointment.

Looking forward to wonderful school year!

Best,

Miss B

Please make sure that your child brings the following school supplies on the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. Most of the school supplies will be communal, unless stated otherwise in bold below. No particular brands  are required. Fourth grade may  need to supplement supplies as the school year progresses.

Please make sure that your child brings the following school supplies on the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. Most of the school supplies will be communal, unless stated otherwise in bold below. No particular brands  are required. Fourth grade may  need to supplement supplies as the school year progresses.