Grade 4 Newsletter
Tuxedo Park School: Making A Difference- Compassion​:
a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune,
accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering
Science
In science the students continue to study water. Last week, we studied and experimented
with hot and cold water, saltwater, brackish water, and freshwater. We discussed how
they interact physically. This week, we began a study of oceanography, discussing the
earth’s rotation, the coriolis effect, ocean gyres (large ocean current patterns), and
weather.
Social Studies
This week, the students completed a family lineage project. The students interviewed
their parents about their family origins and found out interesting facts about their family.
Each student typed a brief paragraph about their family lineage including the information
from their interview.
In social studies, our continent studies begin with North America. The students
completed notes and a variety of worksheets pertaining to North America and the United
States. Next week, we will discuss Canada and Central America.
Math
We continue to work on multiplying whole numbers and decimals. We discussed the
importance of knowing their math facts. The students are encouraged to really focus on
their math fact recall to help with the next three chapters in math. We discussed using
flashcards and an app called Flash to Pass to help increase their speed and accuracy of
their math facts. Next week, we will be reviewing and discussing different algebra
concepts.
ELA
The students completed their first personal narrative this week. We continue to discuss
the importance of an attention grabbing introduction, time order, details, and a complete
closing. Next week, we will complete a variety of writing workshop activities to practice
these areas before starting their second personal narrative. The students also reviewed
compound sentences and practiced writing complex sentences this week. As a class, we
discussed how using sentence variety helps keep the reader interested and helps create a
story that is easy to follow and understand.
PA Updat​e​ - Please join us on Monday, October 31st, at 1:00 PM in the library for the
next Parents' Association Meeting. Meeting will be short but informative so parents can
leave to help children into Halloween costumes or set-up for class parties. Topics:
Update on NYSAIS Accreditation (Todd Stansbery), information on the upcoming Book
Fair and Grandparents Day.
Pirate Day Monday November 14
​To celebrate our Book Fair theme, and to mark the fair’s opening day, students are
invited to come to school dressed like a Pirate! Please note that pirate costumes can be
pulled together from what is already in your closet- perhaps with the exception of eye
​October 21, 2016
Remember
● 10/21 Parent Teacher
Conferences, No School
● 10/24 Breast Cancer
Awareness, replace one
uniform item with something
pink
● 10/24 Math Quiz (2-7 to 2-9)
● 10/25 Vocab Quiz
● 10/28 MS Round Table with
Mr. Stansbery, 8:45 am
● 10/28/ Spelling Quiz
● 10/28 Student Service and
Leadership Bake Sale
● 10/31, Halloween Parade,
2pm,
● 10/31 3 pm dismissal, no
extended day
● 11/5 Open House starring Mario
the Magician, 10 am-12 noon
● 11/14 Pirate Day
● 11/18 MS Social, 7-9 pm
October is Breast Cancer Awareness
Month. TPS will don pink on Monday,
October 24th, to help honor cancer
survivors and raise awareness about the
steps we can take to reduce the risk of
breast cancer. One of the best weapons in
the fight against the disease is early
detection. Pink serves as a reminder of
this. On October 24th, TPS students are
encouraged to replace one of their regular
uniform items with something pink. Each
pink sweater, shirt, tie, headband, skirt, or
sock sends a message – a message that we
care, a message of support, a message of
the power of young people to be agents of
change. This small gesture can have a
profound impact. Please join us on
October 24th…all it takes is a little pink.
Tuxedo Park School - Mountain Farm Rd. - Tuxedo Park, NY 10987 - 845.351.4737
patches and hooks!Information on your child’s scheduled visit to book fair and how to
purchase books will follow shortly. The Book Fair will be open from 14-22.
Tuxedo Park School - Mountain Farm Rd. - Tuxedo Park, NY 10987 - 845.351.4737