Kennedy's Corner - Newsletter

Agenda Notes - Brief listing of what should be in your child's agenda (NOTE: Sign up for NOTIFY and you will get an email every time I update this page.)

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Communication is key! I will post a new newsletter every 2 weeks on this web page. In an effort to save paper, I will only send a paper copy to those parents who request one. All others can access up to date information here. In addition to newsletters, I would ask that each of you sign your child's Agenda daily. Not only will students' write their homework assignments, but I may also write individual notes in them. Conversely, you should feel free to correspond with me through the Agenda as well.

I would also like to hear from you about ideas, concerns, questions, and encouragement. I will respond as quickly as possible. Write to me at cristin.kennedy@cobbk12.org .

Student Publishing Page

Flat Stanley Home Pages

CNN Trip pictures

IMPORTANT DATES:

3 Cobb County Calendar

** See Bi-weekly newsletters for current dates

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Is your child reading 15-20 minutes per day? This is so important. Much research has been done on this topic. The more children read, the better they become at it.

Try a family reading time-when everyone reads. Turn off the phone, the TV, etc. for 15 minutes one night. Enjoy!

Bring an independent reading book EVERYDAY. We will do Reader's Workshop and Writer's Workshop daily.

May Focus:

grammar review, persuasive writing, narrative writing, focus on 6+1 Writing Traits, Writing Process skills (Brainstorming, drafting, revising, editing, publishing)...
Sitton Spelling Units
Wordly Wise Units

Book Report Toolbox

Sitton Priority words (Sitton Sample Lesson) List 1 List 2

Click on the book to see the Language Arts standards for 4th grade.

April Focus: Measurement

Click on the chalkboard to see the Math standards for 4th grade.

In 4th grade, we study early US history.

May Focus:

Topic: A Nation Is Born
Standard: Identifies the sources of dissatisfaction that led to the American Revolution (e.g., smuggling, taxation without representation, Intolerable Acts, Stamp Act, Boston Tea Party, and Boston Massacre).
Standard: Compares and contrasts different lifestyles in the colonies during the 18th century from the perspectives of large landowners, farmers, artisans, women, indentured servants and slaves.
Standard: Distinguishes between loyalists and the patriots
Standard: Describes the contributions of key individuals in the American Revolution including Colonial and British men, women, and minorities (e.g., George Washington, King George III, Lord North, Cornwallis, John Adams, Samuel Adams, Paul Revere, Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, Thomas Paine, Molly Pitcher, Crispus Attucks, LaFayette, Nancy Hart, and Benedict Arnold
Standard: Identifies and analyzes key events of the Revolutionary War including Paul Revere's Ride, Lexington and Concord, Valley Forge, and Yorktown.
Standard: Explains the major ideas in the Declaration of Independence.

Constitution

Beginning of Civil War

Click on the map to see the Social Studies standards for 4th grade.

Some of our units include electricity and magnetism, weather, sound and light.

May Focus:

Sound
Weather

Click on the magnifying glass to see the Science standards for 4th grade.

Students will use technology as a tool to communicate that they learn in all subject areas. They will use the Internet to research each subject area and will publish their very own website. See Student Publishing.

Link to all Cobb Curriculum Standards

Class Wish List: || Top of Page ||

Author's / Writer's Chair (Director chair or bar stool)
large rug of reading area
band-aides
prizes for students for Reward Box (Large points) (candy, gel pens, etc.)
baby wipes
bright colored paper for reminder handouts
Board Games(!!!) -- winter months 'recess' activity
decks of cards
Bean Bags
large pillows for reading area
15 x 15 dry erase boards for student work
dry erase markers and erasers
overhead pens
Construction paper-all colors
Snacks for snack basket
Helpers to create math games and electricity kits

large envelopes and postage for Flat Stanley