Music Newsletter

Dear Family,

What an exciting, musical school year that is in store for your Fourth Grader! This year your child will continue to learn more about music and will develop skills and concepts to form the foundation for a lifetime of musical enjoyment. In the first quarter, your child will be focusing on the concepts of rhythm, beat, and melody through our main idea - Songs You Need to Know! We will be learning a variety of Classic Songs, Patriotic Songs and Worship Songs that every child needs to know. As we learn new concepts and new songs we will be asking the question Why Music? My hope is that your child will be able to answer this question as we discover the gift of music that God created for us to enjoy! I am here to help you help your child explore more about music. Thank you for your assistance this school year, whether it be at home, at school or both. I encourage you to ask your child what songs he or she is learning, and see if they can teach you something! With your help, I know we can create a musical learning experience for your child that will enrich his or her life for years to come.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Cutler,
TLC Music teacher

“Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.” Psalm 98:4

Songs You Need to Know Fourth Grade- All Creatures of Our God & King, Tis so Sweet to Trust in Jesus, Holding On Leaning on the Everlasting Arms of Jesus, My Lighthouse

This Land is Your Land, Yankee Doodle, America the Beautiful, You’re a Grand Old Flag, Oh What a Beautiful Morning, Do Re Mi, Kumbaya, I’s the B’y, The Happy Wanderer, Grandmother’s Feather, Bed Sun Don’t Shine

Weekly Homework!

Weekly Homework- August 27-31

MONDAY-
20 Minutes of Reading
MATH- Things That Come in Arrays p. 4
SPELLING- Choose 1 activity from the spelling choice board to complete
*Practice your memory verse as needed. It SHOULD be written in your agenda😉

TUESDAY-
20 Minutes of Reading
MATH- Arrays handout
SPELLING- Choose 1 activity from the spelling choice board to complete
*Practice your memory verse as needed. It SHOULD be written in your agenda😉

WEDNESDAY-
20 Minutes of Reading
MATH- Reviewing Multiplication Facts 1
SPELLING- Choose 1 activity from the spelling choice board to complete
*Practice your memory verse as needed. It SHOULD be written in your agenda😉

THURSDAY-
20 Minutes of Reading
MATH- Reviewing Multiplication Facts 2
SPELLING- Choose 1 activity from the spelling choice board to complete
**Study for your SPELLING, MEMORY VERSE and SELECTIONS TESTS TOMORROW!!

FRIDAY-
20 Minutes of Reading each night of the weekend
NO MATH
NO SPELLING

First Week & Other Updates!

Hi Families!

Wow! What a great first week, we are off to a good start! I have really been enjoying getting to know your kids. They are a great group and we are going to have an AWESOME year! A few things to remember...

• Back to School Night is this next Thursday evening, August 30th. We have 2 Elementary sessions, 6:30-7:00 and 7:15-7:45. This evening is for adults only. I will discuss homework, field trips, class behavior and much more. I hope to see all of your there. If you are unable to attend, that is ok. I will send home a packet so you don't miss any information.
• Homework will start on Monday, August 27- You can expect 20 minutes of reading every night, a math worksheet and a spelling activity. These assignments are due each day Tuesday-Friday. You can always check our classroom blog for homework assignments. I post homework for the week, each Monday. I will talk more in-depth about homework at Back To School Night.
• Weekly Tests will start Friday, August 31. Each Friday your child will have a spelling test, memory verse test, and selection test. The selection test is a comprehension test that comes from our weekly textbook story. It is an open book test.
• NO SCHOOL- Monday, September 3- Labor Day😊 Please plan ahead.

Welcome Back To School!!

Hello Parents! Welcome back to school! My name is Monica Pitts and I will be your child's teacher this year. 4th Grade is so fun and we will learn so much throughout the year. I use this blog weekly to communicate special school/class events and homework. I am looking forward to meeting each of you and getting to know you😊