4th Grade Family College Presentations

What a fantastic day of learning all about what these wonderful children hope to be when they grow up!  I hope they learned from the process and from each other.  I was most pleasantly surprised with how many out of state colleges were researched!  These kids can aspire to do anything they want as long as they work hard.

Below is a padlet showing the research topics from each student and some links to presentations and/or videos.  I've also included some pictures of the students presenting.

Created with Padlet

University of South Florida

Juliard

Ohio State University

TX A&M University at Corpus Christi

Kansas State University

University of Miami

Harvard

Texas A&M University at Galveston

Texas A&M University

University of Michigan

Stem and Leaf Padlet

Stem and Leaf Padlet

GT News for Parents and Students

Good Afternoon and Happy Friday,

I have a few important things to share this week.

1. College Awareness Week is next week at Scott.  We will have Spirit Dress Days all week.  You can find the information at the following link:  College Awareness Week Spirit Days
2. College and Career Research Projects are due next week.  Remember these are family projects.  If you need information for your child's project, you can revisit the following blog post:  College and Career Family Projects
1. First Grade Presentation Day is Thursday, November 20th
2. Second Grade Presentation Day is Wednesday, November 19th
3. Third Grade Presentation Day is Wednesday, November 19th
4. Fourth Grade Presentation Day is Tuesday, November 18th
3. Lunch in the Classroom Challenge.  Students who reach the following goals on Khan Academy will get to eat lunch in the classroom and play games the week before Christmas Break. 
1. First Grade - 50% of the Early Math Mission
2. Second Grade - 70% of the Early Math Mission
3. Third Grade - 50% of the Third Grade Mission
4. Fourth Grade - 50% of the Fourth Grade Mission

Have fun!

Kahoot

Today we are going to play a game called Kahoot!  I think you will enjoy it, but you really have to remember your Self-Control!

Please click the following link to get to the Kahoot website:

Kahoot

Then wait patiently and quietly for directions.

Learning About Asia

Click here to record what you've learned about Asia today

Our Google Document on Asia

Fourth Grade Goal Setting - due Tuesday 11/11

Your main assignment at home this week is to work on your college research project.  By next week, you should be at least halfway complete if you are practicing Habit 1:  Being Proactive and using your time wisely.  Remember if you have any questions, please be sure to ask.

As you work on your college research project, I would like for you to also think about Habit 2:  Begin With the End in Mind - having a plan, goal setting.  In your GT journal, I would like for you to write two goals this week . . . .

1. A Reading Goal
2. A Math Goal

I would like your reading goal to be centered around how much time you plan to read each week during the month of January.  Remember, I recommended a minimum of 100 minutes of outside of school reading each week.  Make a plan for how you will get your reading done.  Sometimes my children get their reading done by reading in the car on the way to events.  

 For your math goal, I would like for you to think about your last unit assessment and ask yourself, what is my goal for my next test?  Is your goal to pass the test this time?  Is your goal to get two more questions right on this next one?  Is your goal to score a 90 or above for advanced performance?  Once you have your goal in mind, make a plan for reaching your goal.  Will you draw a strip diagram for each problem to help you determine the operation and steps?  Will you double check your computation?  Will you put stars by the hard questions and go back to recheck them?  Will you use grid paper so that all of your numbers are lined up?

To sum up your learning extensions this week:

• Work on your family college research project
• Write a reading goal
• Write a math goal

Optional Challenges:

• Complete at least three recommended lessons on Khan Academy
• Complete at least three mastery challenges on Khan Academy
• There could be surprises if you work extra hard.  Who will be the next 4th grader to master 50% of the 4th grade math skills?

Have a great learning week!