Happy Monday Panther Families!
Can you believe the first day of Autumn is officially on Thursday (9/22)? It's so crazy with the 90 degree temps we have been experiencing, but it's here!! We hope you all enjoyed the weekend (and some college football!) and are ready for another awesome week of 4th grade! :)
Some General Reminders and Announcements:
Georgia Milestones Presentation: Today (9/19) our awesome Northwest Learning Community Assessment Specialist LaKenji Hastings, will be visiting NPE to share a presentation about the Georgia Milestones. The sessions will be at 11am and 6pm. If you have any questions about GA Milestones, this is an amazing opportunity to talk to one of our county specialists :) Please consider attending!
Digital Citizenship Presentation: Next week (Monday 9/26) , our AMAZING media specialist Cecilia Bercher will be providing two informational presentations on Digital Citizenship (11am and 6pm). Please consider attending these sessions!
Student Council: Candidates running for Student Council will present on Friday (homerooms will be voting on Friday, too). Candidates may have one poster (no treats for class please), and present one speech or read their application to their class. After all students have presented, homerooms will vote to elect their their rep as well as a runner up. Reminders for students will be sent home this week :)
2nd Annual Pops, Pizza and Hoops! : When -September 23rd 6:00 - 8:00 Where - New Prospect Gymnasium What - A Watch Dog Dads launch event! All are welcome to this free event!
Reflections Contest: The Reflections Arts Recognition Program is a national arts recognition and achievement program for students. The Reflections Program provides an excellent opportunity for students of all ages to unleash their creative talents and be inspired, express themselves imaginatively in their artwork, experience the joy and fun of making art, tap into critical thinking skills to create art inspired by the annual theme, and receive positive recognition for their original works of art. This year’s theme is “WHAT IS YOUR STORY?”. Every student is recognized for their accomplishments with the opportunity for state and national awards and recognition. In addition, each student who participates will receive a Goody Bag and an invitation to a Celebration Breakfast with their parents. Students may explore 1 or all 6 arts disciplines, including: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography and Visual Arts. Children can submit as many entries as they wish. All entries must be Original Artwork.
APPLICATIONS AND RULES PACKETS CAN BE FOUND OUTSIDE THE CLINIC OFFICE AT NEW PROSPECT.
DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS OCTOBER 14, 2016.
Drop off your artwork in the box below the PTA table outside the clinic office.
If you have any questions, please contact Heather Gavranovic at [email protected]
Google Classroom: Two weeks ago permission forms for Google Classroom were sent home. Google Classroom is a platform students will use frequently in our classes, but can only do so with a permission form. If you have not turned in a permission form, there is still time! In the next few weeks, we would love to get Google Classroom up and running for the kiddos. To learn a little more about Google Classroom, please check out the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K26iyyQMp_g
Chromebooks: Chromebooks have arrived and students will be able to start using them after Sept.22. We are so excited for all of our new technology to arrive as that brings us to a 3:1 student to device ratio. Between classroom computers (3 per class) iPads (4 per class) , BYOT and the addition of our Chromebooks, many 4th grade classrooms will be closer to a 1:1 ratio. The possibilities are endless!! :)
Conferences: Fall conferences will begin in a couple of weeks. We will send out a Sign-Up Genius link to you all once we have confirmed dates. Keep an eye out for communication from your kiddo's homeroom teacher to fall conferences sign up :)
Homework & Important Dates for the Week of September 19th:
Monday (9/19)
- Reading: Read for 20 minutes and complete reading log
- PBL: Study for Wednesday's Water Cycle & Ecosystems Quiz
- Parents sign agendas
Tuesday (9/20)
- Reading: Read for 20 minutes and complete reading log
- Math: Study for Friday's assessment (4.1 & 5.1 groups). 4.2 will have alternate homework.
Wednesday (9/21)
- Reading: Read for 20 minutes and complete reading log
- PBL: No homework :)
- PBL: Water Cycle & Ecosystems Quiz
Thursday (9/22)
- Reading: Read for 20 minutes and complete reading log
- Math: Study for Friday's assessment (4.1 & 5.1 groups). 4.2 will have alternate homework.
- First Day of Fall!
Friday (9/23)
- Pops, Pizza & Hoops
- Student Council Candidate Presentations and Elections
- Unit 1 Math Assessment (4.1 & 5.1 groups)
We hope that you have a wonderful week!
- Mrs. Alterman, Ms. Densmore, Mr. Pham, Mrs. Widis and Ms. Zarzour