Welcome to Fourth Grade

Dear Boys and Girls, and Parents,

Welcome to 4th grade!! We are going to have a wonderful year! Fourth grade is full of fun and exciting activities like the Fourth Grade Sleep Over, Winter and Spring Concerts, big field trips, Spanish, Art Shows, and many more special activities.  

There is a lot to learn in Fourth Grade too. In reading we will read some terrific stories out of our text book, as well as really cool stories that I will read aloud to the class. The "100 Book Challenge" program is usually a favorite. I hope you have been reading!!

Math is full of new concepts. By the end of the year you will be doing Algebra, Statistics, Geometry, Area, Volume, Probability, Multiplication of large numbers, and, of course, everyone's favorite........Long Division!!

Science and Social Studies are exciting also, as we explore the Regions of the USA, and study Pennsylvania in depth. Science is a "hands on" subject which everyone loves.

We will have homework every week night, which will be listed on the board every day. You will have math, spelling, and 100 Book every week night. A list of our "Specials" will be posted below after Tuesday (9/2). Our Special time is 10:31-11:16. Our lunch/Recess time is 12:10-1:00.

Monday     Art

Tuesday     Computers

Wednesday     Music

Thursday     Physical Education

Friday     LMC

Homework

Spelling Week of 2/10

shark, attack, risk, public, sink, question, electric, jacket, blank, ache, crooked, drink, topic, track, blanket, struck, mistake, junk, squirrel, stomach

Spelling Week of 2/17

sure, here, knew, might, pretty, really, very, where, little, until, into, off, said, our, letter

Spelling Week of 2/23

beauty, ugly, lazy, marry, ready, sorry, empty, honey, valley, movie, duty, hungry, lonely, alley, body, twenty, turkey, hockey, fifty, monkey

Spelling Week of 3/2

village, cottage, bridge, fence, strange, chance, twice, cage, change, carriage, glance, ridge, manage, damage, since, marriage, edge, lodge, cabbage, dodge

How to contact Mrs. Dandrea

Email:
Typically, I check my e-mail twice each day (Monday through Friday).  To contact me write to:
dandrgwe@ssd.k12.pa.us
Phone:
The phone number for Scenic Hills Elementary School is (610)938-6600.  During class time, or after school hours, you may leave me a voicemail message at Ext. 6634.  My availibility throughout the day is 8:00-8:45, 10:35-11:15, and 3:30-4:00. 

Helpful Hints for Home:

     Parents:  Yes, you can and DO make a difference in your child's life.  Here are some suggestions to help your student achieve further academic success.

1. Designate a quiet location for homework to be completed each night (if possible, stick to around the same time each day).
2. Read to your child every day, and listen when they read to you.
3. Capture "teachable moments" such as:
     *Have your child try to read every store sign as you shop
     *Have your child try to count your change from a purchase
     *Throughout the day, ask your child to tell you the time (especially if you are somewhere that has an anolog clock)
4. Use flashcards for sight words and basic math facts for 5-10 minutes each night
5. Check your child's homework and student planner each night

     If you have further suggestions you would like to see added to this list, to help other parents, please feel free to e-mail me.