Ms. Chalberg’s 4th Grade Newsletter
Feb.16-19, 2016
Classroom News
Weekly Test:
Wednesday: Ch. 4 Science Test
Friday: Spelling Test, Bible Verse, Reading
Comprehension
The students had a great time on Valentine’s Day. Thank
you for all the gifts and food donations.
Important Dates
Feb. 15: President’s Day (No School/ No Day Care)
This week’s vocabulary words:
amphibians: cold-blooded animals with backbones and
moist, scaleless skins
crime: activity of criminals; violation of law
exhibit: display or public showing
lizards: reptiles with long bodies and tails, moveable
eyelids, and usually four legs
reference: used for information or help
reptiles: cold-blooded animals with backbones and lungs,
usually covered with horny plates or scales
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Feb. 23: Mid 3 Quarter
Feb. 26: Annual Spelling Bee (3-6grade at 10AM) Dismissal is at
11:45 Day Care offered
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Feb. 29 Principal of the Day
March 11: Spring Picture (non-uniform)
What We Are Learning
salamanders: animals shaped like lizards, but related to
frogs and toads; have moist, smooth skin and live in water
or in damp places
Bible: Lesson 23: Salt and Light
stumped: puzzled
Spelling:
Reading: Unit 4.5 Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the
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distrust
uncertain
incomplete
unlikely
unfair
discontinue
unaware
disorder
discount
indirect
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unopened
disrespect
unimportant
unlisted
disrepair
inability
disapprove
unsolved
disobey
unsuspecting
Slippery Salamander
Word Analysis: Prefixes
Vocabulary: Synonyms and Antonyms
Comprehension: Characterization
Math: Ch.13 Collect and Organize Data
Science: Chapter 4 Test
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Social Studies: Ch 6.2: CA Becomes the 31 State
Bible Memory Verse
“In the same way, let your light shine before men that they
may see your good deeds and praise your Father in
heaven.”
Matthew 5:16
Ms. Chalberg
Email address:
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