4th Grade
Ms. Williams, Ms. Smither, Ms. Friedrichs, Ms. FitzGerald, Ms. Saunders
4th Grade Weekly Email Blasts
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Weekly Email Blasts
1-9-26
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1-30-26
Good afternoon families,
We had yet another short and successful week. If you have not sent over pictures from your ice day, please do! We have heard so many stories of our students playing in the ice, we would love to see it too! Looking ahead, we have Valentine’s day approaching. Please see below for some guidelines.
Valentine’s Day
On February 13th we will be exchanging Valentine’s. While it is not required to bring anything in, we welcome it. Please provide enough for each student if you are participating. Attached to this email is a class list and numbers. If you are sending in food/candy it must be storebought and individually wrapped/sealed. If you are bringing in trinkets, please keep the items small. We will have some bags to decorate for the students to collect Valentine’s. If you prefer, your child may decorate and bring in a shoebox/bag for the goodies. We are asking for some donations if you are able, please see the sign up genius. Ideas for the bags and sweethearts are linked below.
Important Dates
February 4th- world read aloud day
February 13th- Valentine exchange
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Upcoming Major Grades |
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February 10th February 10th February 12th |
On/Adv Math ACC math ELA unit 4 |
World Read Aloud Day
February 4th is World Read Aloud Day. In celebration, we would love to do some extra read aloud. If you would like to help us out (and save our voices a little) please send a video of you reading a picture book aloud. We will show these in class throughout the week to the students. Thank you in advance!
Homework and Agenda
- At the beginning of each week, students will copy in their agenda any graded class assignments and homework for the entire week
- Monday-Thursday – Read for at least 20 minutes & log your reading in your agenda (at the bottom with the title of the book and time spent), 2 nights of math homework (days will vary)
- Please initial your child’s agenda nightly acknowledging the assignments from the day are complete and review any notes from the teacher.
Copy Club: We need your help! Please sign up if you are available for an hour or two a week to help with our copy needs. Copy club 25-26
Curriculum Notes
Math: Students will add/subtract fractions, mixed numbers, and improper fractions.
Accelerated Math: Students will review unit 5 skills (fractions).
ELA: (Grammar & Writing) Students will peer review articles/paragraphs. Students will be able to identify pronouns.
Reading: Students will be able to identify the author’s purpose.
Social Studies: Students will be able to explain the events of the Civil War.
Student Success Skills/ReThink: Students will learn strategies to become problem solvers.
Reminders
- If your child is absent from school, please email northwoodattendance@fultonschools.org (and copy me on it) to explain the reason for your child's absence.
- If you have an afternoon transportation change, please email NWESdismissal@fultonschools.org (and copy me on it) before noon the same day.
- We have a new Cafeteria Manager! Please email Cristhal Austin with birthday ice cream requests. She needs a few days to make sure she has enough on order. Her email is austinc4@fultonschools.org.
Thank you for your continued support! π
4th Grade Team
February
Weekly Email Blasts
2-6-26
Good afternoon families,
We have accomplished a lot in school this week. We are finally seeing some warmer weather this weekend. Be sure to go outside and enjoy the fresh air!
Valentine’s Day
On February 13th we will be exchanging Valentine’s. While it is not required to bring anything in, we welcome it. Please provide enough for each student if you are participating. Attached to this email is a class list and numbers. If you are sending in food/candy it must be storebought and individually wrapped/sealed. If you are bringing in trinkets, please keep the items small. We will have some bags to decorate for the students to collect Valentine’s. If you prefer, your child may decorate and bring in a shoebox/bag for the goodies. We are asking for some donations if you are able, please see the sign up genius. Ideas for the bags and sweethearts are linked below.
Important Dates
February 4th- world read aloud day
February 13th- Valentine exchange
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Upcoming Major Grades |
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February 10th February 10th February 12th February 12th |
On/Adv Math ACC math ELA unit 4 Civil War |
Copy Club: We need your help! Please sign up if you are available for an hour or two a week to help with our copy needs. Copy club 25-26
Curriculum Notes
Math: Students will show what they know on the unit assessment. Students will then begin decimals.
Accelerated Math: Students will show what they know on the unit assessment. Students will begin fractions as division.
ELA: (Grammar & Writing) Students will peer review articles/paragraphs.
Reading: Students will be able to identify rhyme scheme of a poem.
Social Studies: Students will be able to explain the events of the Civil War.
Student Success Skills/ReThink: Students will learn strategies to calm the conflict.
Reminders
- If your child is absent from school, please email northwoodattendance@fultonschools.org (and copy me on it) to explain the reason for your child's absence.
- If you have an afternoon transportation change, please email NWESdismissal@fultonschools.org (and copy me on it) before noon the same day.
- We have a new Cafeteria Manager! Please email Cristhal Austin with birthday ice cream requests. She needs a few days to make sure she has enough on order. Her email is austinc4@fultonschools.org.
Homework and Agenda
- At the beginning of each week, students will copy in their agenda any graded class assignments and homework for the entire week
- Monday-Thursday – Read for at least 20 minutes & log your reading in your agenda (at the bottom with the title of the book and time spent), 2 nights of math homework (days will vary)
- Please initial your child’s agenda nightly acknowledging the assignments from the day are complete and review any notes from the teacher.
Thank you for your continued support! π
4th Grade Team
2-13-26
2-20-26
Good afternoon families,
Students jumped right into learning, even though it was a short week. We were able to learn about decimals, author’s purpose, context clues, and so much more! We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! Starting next week, dismissal changes will be different. Please see below for more information.
Starting Monday, February 23, 2026, we will be using a system called PickUp Patrol to help us track dismissals. PickUp Patrol provides families with a convenient way to make changes to your child’s dismissal plans and helps ensure that students are accurately dismissed each day.
How It Works:
- Your child’s regular dismissal plan will be entered into the system. This is considered their Default Plan.
- Whenever your child is doing something other than their Default Plan, you’ll submit a Plan Change via PickUp Patrol.
- Examples of a Plan Change:
- Your child normally rides the bus but needs to switch to carpool for the day.
- Your child is getting picked up by someone other than yourself (must be an emergency contact in Infinite Campus).
- Your child has a doctor's appointment and will be leaving early.
- When the change is submitted, a notification will be sent to the front office and their teacher.
REGISTER: Today, Friday, February 20, 2026, you will receive a registration email from PickUp Patrol with a link to set up your account. The parent portal is free to parents and can be accessed from your phone or computer. The link in your registration email will be live for 48 hours. As soon as you receive it, please log in and confirm your child’s default plan.
Thank you for using PickUp Patrol to make safety a priority and to ensure our dismissal process is efficient for all! Parents can access all of their children in the same account as long as the same email address is used. Once you are registered you do not need to re-register for each child, you will simply log out and back in again to view all children in the app.
If you have any questions, please first check the PickUp Patrol Parent Guide & if you need additional assistance, please reach out to Mrs. Lorraine Robertson at Northwood's front desk, robertsonl1@fultonschools.org. Please note, starting Monday, the Northwood Dismissal email will no longer be utilized.
Important Dates
March 16th- students off
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Upcoming Major Grades |
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Copy Club: We need your help! Please sign up if you are available for an hour or two a week to help with our copy needs. Copy club 25-26
Curriculum Notes
Math: Students will compare and order decimals.
Accelerated Math: Students will multiply whole numbers by fractions.
ELA: (Grammar & Writing) Students will be able to write an opinion piece. Students will be able to identify adjectives.
Reading: Students will be able to identify author’s purpose in a nonfiction text. Students will use context clues to identify the meaning of unknown words.
Science: Students will be able to identify a force.
Student Success Skills/ReThink: Students will learn the importance of belief in a new goal.
Reminders
- If your child is absent from school, please email northwoodattendance@fultonschools.org (and copy me on it) to explain the reason for your child's absence.
- We have a new Cafeteria Manager! Please email Cristhal Austin with birthday ice cream requests. She needs a few days to make sure she has enough on order. Her email is austinc4@fultonschools.org.
Homework and Agenda
- At the beginning of each week, students will copy in their agenda any graded class assignments and homework for the entire week
- Monday-Thursday – Read for at least 20 minutes & log your reading in your agenda (at the bottom with the title of the book and time spent), 2 nights of math homework (days will vary)
- Please initial your child’s agenda nightly acknowledging the assignments from the day are complete and review any notes from the teacher.
Thank you for your continued support! π
4th Grade Team
2-27-26
Good afternoon families,
We had a fantastic week in fourth grade! The students worked hard and were able to accomplish a lot. Although it was cold and dull out this week, our students shined! Today your child will bring home a pink field trip permission slip. Please fill this out and return it to school ASAP. If it is returned to school on Monday, your child will receive a PBIS point for responsibility!
We are looking forward to a great week of dress-up days next week! Please see below for the schedule.
Important Dates
March 2nd - 6th -Read Across America Week (see below for dress-up days)
March 13th- in house field trip
March 16th- students off
April 2nd- History Center field trip
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Upcoming Major Grades |
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March 2nd |
Quarter 3 major 2: Decimals/Fractions (on/adv math) |
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March 4th |
Quarter 3 major 2: cumulative (Acc. math) |
Read Across America Week
Next week is Read Across America Week! In celebration, we would love to do some extra read aloud. If you would like to help us out (and save our voices a little) please send a video of you reading a picture book aloud. We will show these in class throughout the week to the students. Thank you in advance!
Copy Club: We need your help! Please sign up if you are available for an hour or two a week to help with our copy needs. Copy club 25-26
Curriculum Notes
Math: Students will create and analyze line/dot plots.
Accelerated Math: Students will represent a fraction as division.
ELA: (Grammar & Writing) Students will be able to publish an opinion piece. Students will be able to identify comparative and superlative adjectives.
Reading: Students will be able to identify the plot of a story. Students will use context clues to identify the meaning of unknown words.
Science: Students will be able to identify and explain simple machines.
Student Success Skills/ReThink: Students will learn how to work in groups collaboratively.
Reminders
- If your child is absent from school, please email northwoodattendance@fultonschools.org (and copy me on it) to explain the reason for your child's absence.
- We have a new Cafeteria Manager! Please email Cristhal Austin with birthday ice cream requests. She needs a few days to make sure she has enough on order. Her email is austinc4@fultonschools.org.
Homework and Agenda
- At the beginning of each week, students will copy in their agenda any graded class assignments and homework for the entire week
- Monday-Thursday – Read for at least 20 minutes & log your reading in your agenda (at the bottom with the title of the book and time spent), 2 nights of math homework (days will vary)
- Please initial your child’s agenda nightly acknowledging the assignments from the day are complete and review any notes from the teacher.
Thank you for your continued support! π
4th Grade Team
March
Weekly Email Blasts
3-6-26
Good afternoon families,
Our first week of March has come to an end. We explored force and motion, decimals, opinion writing, and so much more. The cherry on top was the weather! It was so nice out that we decided to read on the lawn for a few minutes!
Next week we are having a very colorful week to celebrate exceptional students! Please see the schedule attached for a glimpse into our week.
Important Dates
March 9th – 13th- Exceptional students’ week (see schedule attached)
March 13th- in house field trip
March 16th- students off
April 2nd- History Center field trip
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Upcoming Major Grades |
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March 9th March 11th March 12th March 12th March 17th |
ELA Q3 Major 2 County Writing Summative (not in gradebook) Force and Motion assessment ACC math unit 6 assessment On/adv unit 6 assessment |
Copy Club: We need your help! Please sign up if you are available for an hour or two a week to help with our copy needs. Copy club 25-26
Milestones Prep:
It is already time to start looking at Milestones prep! Students and families can access some amazing tools to help prepare for the assessment. Gaexperienceonline.com is a resource that allows students to access a practice test. There is an orange documentation button that parents can click. This provides a 5-page paper on how to work the practice tests. There is also a blue tutorial button that shows a video version of the document.
Within this practice test they can learn the tools that Milestones allows. When you first click the green “test practice, guides, and samplers” button you will see a prompt to go to Online tools training. From there select “EOG” and you will see four tabs you can select. The teachers at Northwood utilize the teaching guide frequently to help students see what the test is like. Feel free to use this at home as well!
Don’t let this resource go to waste! It is a great tool to get your child(ren) ready for the Milestones Assessment!
Attached are the directions we give students at school to get into the study guide section.
Curriculum Notes
Math: Students will create and analyze line/dot plots.
Accelerated Math: Students will show what they know from unit 6.
ELA: (Grammar & Writing) Students will be able to identify irregular adjectives. Students will be able to complete peer revision passages.
Reading: Students will understand the elements of drama.
Science: Students will show what they know about force and motion.
Student Success Skills/ReThink: Students will understand the importance of empathy.
Reminders
- If your child is absent from school, please email northwoodattendance@fultonschools.org (and copy me on it) to explain the reason for your child's absence.
- We have a new Cafeteria Manager! Please email Cristhal Austin with birthday ice cream requests. She needs a few days to make sure she has enough on order. Her email is austinc4@fultonschools.org.
Homework and Agenda
- At the beginning of each week, students will copy in their agenda any graded class assignments and homework for the entire week
- Monday-Thursday – Read for at least 20 minutes & log your reading in your agenda (at the bottom with the title of the book and time spent), 2 nights of math homework (days will vary)
- Please initial your child’s agenda nightly acknowledging the assignments from the day are complete and review any notes from the teacher.
Thank you for your continued support! π
4th Grade Team
3-13-26
Good afternoon families,
We had an awesome week recognizing and celebrating Exceptional Children’s Week! Ask your student what fun activities we did each day. We closed out the week with a fun and interactive in-house field trip all about the food webs. Enjoy the beautiful weekend, we will see students back on Tuesday!
**Over the past few weeks, fourth grade teachers have noticed an increase in behaviors that make learning and working together more challenging. We are seeing students struggle with kindness toward peers, following directions the first time, showing respect to adults, and staying focused on their classwork.
As we move through this part of the school year, it’s common for students to need a reminder of expectations and how to be successful both socially and academically. We ask for your partnership in reinforcing respectful behavior, responsibility, and kindness at home. A quick conversation about the importance of listening, making good choices, and treating others well can make a big difference.
Thank you for your continued support as we help our fourth graders finish the year strong!**
The Student Success Skills Inventory is used to measure student growth across Student Success Skill standards taught by teachers. Students complete the inventory by indicating if they almost always, always, sometimes, or never apply the skills being taught in the areas of Self Awareness, Self-Management, Social Competence, Collaborative Problem Solving, Reflective Learning Strategies, and Sense of Belonging.
The SSS Inventory is about 15-20 items and administered to students in the Fall and Spring. It takes about 15 minutes to complete. Students complete the SSS Inventory using the Illuminate platform.
SPRING ADMINISTRATION: March 30, 2026 – April 17, 2026
QUESTIONS? If you have any questions about the SSS Inventory, please contact your school’s Student Success Skills Champion, Jennifer Weeks at weeksj@fultonschools.org .
Important Dates
March 16th – No School for Students
March 31st – Spring Pictures
April 2nd - Atlanta History Center Field Trip (forms due by March 27th)
April 3rd – STEM Day!
April 6-10th- Spring Break
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Upcoming Major Grades |
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March 17th |
On/Adv Unit 6 Assessment |
Copy Club: We need your help! Please sign up if you are available for an hour or two a week to help with our copy needs. Copy club 25-26
Milestones Prep:
It is already time to start looking at Milestones prep! Students and families can access some amazing tools to help prepare for the assessment.
Gaexperienceonline.com is a resource that allows students to access a practice test. There is an orange documentation button that parents can click. This provides a 5-page paper on how to work the practice tests. There is also a blue tutorial button that shows a video version of the document.
Within this practice test they can learn the tools that Milestones allows. When you first click the green “test practice, guides, and samplers” button you will see a prompt to go to Online tools training. From there select “EOG” and you will see four tabs you can select. The teachers at Northwood utilize the teaching guide frequently to help students see what the test is like. Feel free to use this at home as well!
Don’t let this resource go to waste! It is a great tool to get your child(ren) ready for the Milestones Assessment!
Attached are the directions we give students at school to get into the study guide section.
Curriculum Notes
Math: Students will create and analyze line/dot plots.
Accelerated Math: Students will show what they know from unit 6.
ELA: (Grammar & Writing) Students will be able to identify irregular adjectives. Students will be able to complete peer revision passages.
Reading: Students will understand the elements of drama.
Science: Students will show what they know about force and motion.
Student Success Skills/ReThink: Students will understand the importance of empathy.
Reminders
- If your child is absent from school, please email northwoodattendance@fultonschools.org (and copy me on it) to explain the reason for your child's absence.
- We have a new Cafeteria Manager! Please email Cristhal Austin with birthday ice cream requests. She needs a few days to make sure she has enough on order. Her email is austinc4@fultonschools.org.
Thank you for your continued support! π
4th Grade Team
3-20-26
Good afternoon families,
What a great week in fourth grade! We kicked things off by wearing green and celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with fun, engaging, and educational activities that kept students excited and learning all week long. To make an even bigger impact, our school was proudly recognized as an AVID Showcase School! This achievement highlights our commitment to preparing students for success through strong academic skills, organization, goal setting, and collaboration. We are so proud of our students for their hard work and enthusiasm—it truly was a week full of learning, celebration, and success!
The Student Success Skills Inventory is used to measure student growth across Student Success Skill standards taught by teachers. Students complete the inventory by indicating if they almost always, always, sometimes, or never apply the skills being taught in the areas of Self Awareness, Self-Management, Social Competence, Collaborative Problem Solving, Reflective Learning Strategies, and Sense of Belonging.
The SSS Inventory is about 15-20 items and administered to students in the Fall and Spring. It takes about 15 minutes to complete. Students complete the SSS Inventory using the Illuminate platform.
SPRING ADMINISTRATION: March 30, 2026 – April 17, 2026
QUESTIONS? If you have any questions about the SSS Inventory, please contact your school’s Student Success Skills Champion, Jennifer Weeks at weeksj@fultonschools.org .
Important Dates
March 31st – Spring Pictures
April 2nd - Atlanta History Center Field Trip (forms due by March 27th)
April 3rd – STEM Day!
April 6-10th- Spring Break
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Upcoming Major Grades |
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3/26 3/27 |
Unit 5 ELA Assessment Social Studies Assessment (Reconstruction) |
Copy Club: We need your help! Please sign up if you are available for an hour or two a week to help with our copy needs. Copy club 25-26
Milestones Prep:
It is already time to start looking at Milestones prep! Students and families can access some amazing tools to help prepare for the assessment.
Gaexperienceonline.com is a resource that allows students to access a practice test. There is an orange documentation button that parents can click. This provides a 5-page paper on how to work the practice tests. There is also a blue tutorial button that shows a video version of the document.
Within this practice test they can learn the tools that Milestones allows. When you first click the green “test practice, guides, and samplers” button you will see a prompt to go to Online tools training. From there select “EOG” and you will see four tabs you can select. The teachers at Northwood utilize the teaching guide frequently to help students see what the test is like. Feel free to use this at home as well!
Don’t let this resource go to waste! It is a great tool to get your child(ren) ready for the Milestones Assessment!
Attached are the directions we give students at school to get into the study guide section.
Curriculum Notes
Math: Students will measure an angle as it relates to a fractional part of a circle.
Accelerated Math: Students will graph a point on a coordinate grid and interpret coordinate values.
ELA: (Grammar & Writing) Students will review comparative and superlative adjectives. Students will use evidence to write a clear and concise paragraph answering a prompt.
Reading: Students will identify author’s purpose and intended audience of an informational text.
Social Studies: Students will explain how the nation changed after the Civil War, including the rebuilding of the South.
Student Success Skills/ReThink: Students will differentiate between types of boundaries.
Reminders
- If your child is absent from school, please email northwoodattendance@fultonschools.org (and copy me on it) to explain the reason for your child's absence.
- We have a new Cafeteria Manager! Please email Cristhal Austin with birthday ice cream requests. She needs a few days to make sure she has enough on order. Her email is austinc4@fultonschools.org.
Thank you for your continued support! π
4th Grade Team
3-27-26
Good afternoon families,
What a beautiful first week of spring!
We will be going on our field trip next week (Thursday)! Please have your student wear the NWES Fun Run shirt from this year. Students who are bringing lunch from home must bring it in all disposable items, including a disposable water bottle. All items must be labeled with your child’s name.
Students who are buying lunch from school will receive a sack lunch, but they may still bring a labeled disposable water bottle if they would like.
All students should also bring a snack to eat before we leave for the field trip, as our lunch time will be later than usual.
Thank you for your help!
Important Dates
March 31st – Spring Pictures
April 2nd - Atlanta History Center Field Trip
April 3rd – STEM Day!
April 6-10th- Spring Break
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Upcoming Major Grades |
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4/1 |
Reconstruction test |
Copy Club: We need your help! Please sign up if you are available for an hour or two a week to help with our copy needs. Copy club 25-26
Milestones Prep:
It is already time to start looking at Milestones prep! Students and families can access some amazing tools to help prepare for the assessment.
Gaexperienceonline.com is a resource that allows students to access a practice test. There is an orange documentation button that parents can click. This provides a 5-page paper on how to work the practice tests. There is also a blue tutorial button that shows a video version of the document.
Within this practice test they can learn the tools that Milestones allows. When you first click the green “test practice, guides, and samplers” button you will see a prompt to go to Online tools training. From there select “EOG” and you will see four tabs you can select. The teachers at Northwood utilize the teaching guide frequently to help students see what the test is like. Feel free to use this at home as well!
Don’t let this resource go to waste! It is a great tool to get your child(ren) ready for the Milestones Assessment!
Attached are the directions we give students at school to get into the study guide section.
Curriculum Notes
Math: Students will find the measure of an angle by using the fractional parts of a circle.
Accelerated Math: Students will classify and compare triangles.
Reading: Students will analyze the use of narrative techniques to present idea, design texts, and convey information about characters, setting, and plot.
Social Studies: Students will review Reconstruction.
Student Success Skills/ReThink: Students will take the SSS inventory.
Reminders
- If your child is absent from school, please email northwoodattendance@fultonschools.org (and copy me on it) to explain the reason for your child's absence.
- We have a new Cafeteria Manager! Please email Cristhal Austin with birthday ice cream requests. She needs a few days to make sure she has enough on order. Her email is austinc4@fultonschools.org.
Thank you for your continued support! π
4th Grade Team
April
Weekly Email Blasts
4-3-26
Good afternoon families,
We had a “BLAST” this week! We hope everyone has a fun, relaxing, and safe spring break. π
Talent Show
The Talent Show will be Wednesday, May 13th and dress rehearsal will be Monday, May 11th. All registrations are due by Thursday, April 30th. See the attached document for more information!
Copy Club: We need your help! Please sign up if you are available for an hour or two a week to help with our copy needs. Copy club 25-26
Field Day TβShirts (Optional Purchase)
We are excited to offer optional Field Day tβshirts for students this year. Purchasing a shirt is not required to participate in Field Day, but it is a fun way for students to show school spirit.
Cost: $14 per shirt
Grades K–4: Blue and red shirts
5th Grade: Neon shirts
If you choose to purchase a shirt, additional ordering information is included below. Thank you for your support!
If you have any questions please reach out to either Allison Bauer bauera@fultonschools.org or Jessica Gardella gardellaj@fultonschools.org
Important Dates
April 6-10: Spring Break
April 29-May 1: ELA GMAS
May 5-6: MATH GMAS
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Upcoming Major Grades |
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4/17 |
ON, ADV, ACC Unit 7 Math Assessment |
Milestones Prep:
It is already time to start looking at Milestones prep! Students and families can access some amazing tools to help prepare for the assessment.
Gaexperienceonline.com is a resource that allows students to access a practice test. There is an orange documentation button that parents can click. This provides a 5-page paper on how to work the practice tests. There is also a blue tutorial button that shows a video version of the document.
Within this practice test they can learn the tools that Milestones allows. When you first click the green “test practice, guides, and samplers” button you will see a prompt to go to Online tools training. From there select “EOG” and you will see four tabs you can select. The teachers at Northwood utilize the teaching guide frequently to help students see what the test is like. Feel free to use this at home as well!
Don’t let this resource go to waste! It is a great tool to get your child(ren) ready for the Milestones Assessment!
Attached are the directions we give students at school to get into the study guide section.
Curriculum Notes
Math: Students will review unit 7 skills.
Accelerated Math: Students will review unit 7 skills.
Reading: Students will identify the main character (protagonist) and the force opposing them (antagonist) and describe how they drive the plot.
Science: Students will describe how changes in an ecosystem affect the organisms living there.
Student Success Skills/ReThink: Students will identify their character traits.β―β―
Reminders
- If your child is absent from school, please email northwoodattendance@fultonschools.org (and copy me on it) to explain the reason for your child's absence.
- We have a new Cafeteria Manager! Please email Cristhal Austin with birthday ice cream requests. She needs a few days to make sure she has enough on order. Her email is austinc4@fultonschools.org.
Thank you for your continued support! π
4th Grade Team
4-17-26
Good afternoon families,
Please be sure to read the entire weekly newsletter, as it is full of important information and updates that you won’t want to miss.
After a refreshing spring break, we’re back and ready to learn! Our focus now is continuing milestone review, giving students plenty of practice with key skills and strategies.
As we prepare for GMAS testing, please note that all student electronic devices will be collected each day of testing. While electronics typically remain powered off in backpacks during normal school days, we collect them during testing as an extra precaution. Any device that rings, vibrates, or is visible during testing can be disruptive and may potentially invalidate a student’s test. For this reason, it is best for electronic devices to be left at home during testing days.
Additionally, please remember that there will be no lunch visits during GMAS testing in order to maintain a quiet, secure testing environment for all students. Thank you for your support in helping our students do their best!
Important Dates
April 20: Ms. Saunders’ Birthday!
April 20-24: Teacher Appreciation Week
April 29-May 1: ELA GMAS
May 5-6: MATH GMAS
May 13: Talent Show
May 15: Field Day
May 18: 4th Grade Class Party (12:30-1:30)
May 21: Last day of school!
Explorervision
Attached is the ExplorerVision (our school news) application for students who are interested in joining this committee. We encourage students who enjoy sharing information and working as a team to apply!
Talent Show
The Talent Show will be Wednesday, May 13th and dress rehearsal will be Monday, May 11th. All registrations are due by Thursday, April 30th. See the attached document for more information!
Copy Club: We need your help! Please sign up if you are available for an hour or two a week to help with our copy needs. Copy club 25-26
Field Day TβShirts (Optional Purchase)
We are excited to offer optional Field Day tβshirts for students this year. Purchasing a shirt is not required to participate in Field Day, but it is a fun way for students to show school spirit.
Cost: $14 per shirt
Grades K–4: Blue and red shirts
5th Grade: Neon shirts
If you choose to purchase a shirt, additional ordering information is included below. Thank you for your support!
If you have any questions please reach out to either Allison Bauer bauera@fultonschools.org or Jessica Gardella gardellaj@fultonschools.org
π Spring into a Good Book! – April Beanstack Reading Challenge πΈ
Our next Beanstack Reading Challenge is almost here! Students are encouraged to enjoy books all month long and earn fun rewards along the way.
π Challenge Dates
- April 3 – May 3
π What’s the Goal?
- Read or listen to 10 books total between April 3 and May 3
- Audiobooks π§ and ReadβtoβMe books π count
- Books read by parents π¨π©π§π¦ or by teachers π©π« also count
- π This challenge is based on the total number of books read, not minutes or pages.
π Prizes & Rewards
- β Read 5 books → Earn a Spring color scratch bookmark
- π Read 10 books → Get a Spring-themed eraser
- π Top 3 students in each grade level
- Win an exclusive, one-of-a-kind “Mother of All Squishies”
- Plus the pride of reading the most books in April!
π₯ Need Help Getting Started?
- Watch thisββinstructional videoββto learn how to how to find Beanstack and how to log your books quickly and easily!
πΌ Let’s Celebrate Reading!
Reading (or listening!) to books is a great way to learn, relax, and build strong reading habits. We can’t wait to see how many books our students enjoy this spring!
Milestones Prep:
Students and families can access some amazing tools to help prepare for the assessment.
Gaexperienceonline.com is a resource that allows students to access a practice test. There is an orange documentation button that parents can click. This provides a 5-page paper on how to work the practice tests. There is also a blue tutorial button that shows a video version of the document.
Within this practice test they can learn the tools that Milestones allows. When you first click the green “test practice, guides, and samplers” button you will see a prompt to go to Online tools training. From there select “EOG” and you will see four tabs you can select. The teachers at Northwood utilize the teaching guide frequently to help students see what the test is like. Feel free to use this at home as well!
Don’t let this resource go to waste! It is a great tool to get your child(ren) ready for the Milestones Assessment!
Attached are the directions we give students at school to get into the study guide section.
Reminders
- If your child is absent from school, please email northwoodattendance@fultonschools.org (and copy me on it) to explain the reason for your child's absence.
- We have a new Cafeteria Manager! Please email Cristhal Austin with birthday ice cream requests. She needs a few days to make sure she has enough on order. Her email is austinc4@fultonschools.org.
Curriculum Notes
Math: Students will review multi-digit addition and subtraction with regrouping. Students will review area and perimeter.
Accelerated Math: Students will review fourth grade math skills for GMAS.
Reading: Students will determine the main idea and key details of an expository text.
Writing: Students will revise the writing of a peer for a variety of tasks.
Science: Students will develop simple models to demonstrate the flow of energy through a food web/chain.
Student Success Skills/ReThink: Students will use gratitude to cultivate optimism.
Thank you for your continued support! π
4th Grade Team
4-24-26
Good afternoon families,
This week, students continued reviewing key skills and strategies as we prepare for Milestones testing. We are proud of their hard work and focus as they build confidence going into next week.
As Milestones testing begins next week, families can help set students up for success by keeping a few simple tips in mind:
- Make sure students get a good night’s sleep
- Provide a healthy breakfast each morning
- Ensure students arrive on time
- Offer encouragement and reassurance—a calm mindset goes a long way!
We are still in need of snack donations! Please send these in by Wednesday. We thank you and appreciate you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948AEAE2CABFCCE9-63549705-milestones#/
**We would also like to say a sincere thank you to everyone who helped make Teacher Appreciation Week so special. The kind notes, thoughtful treats, and planned events truly made us feel valued and appreciated. Your support and recognition mean more to us than you know, and we are grateful to be part of such a caring school community.**
Important Dates
April 29-May 1: ELA GMAS
May 5-6: MATH GMAS
May 13: Talent Show
May 15: Field Day
May 18: 4th Grade Class Party (12:30-1:30)
May 21: Last day of school!
Explorervision
Attached is the ExplorerVision (our school news) application for students who are interested in joining this committee. We encourage students who enjoy sharing information and working as a team to apply! Applications are due May 4th.
Talent Show
The Talent Show will be Wednesday, May 13th and dress rehearsal will be Monday, May 11th. All registrations are due by Thursday, April 30th. See the attached document for more information!
Copy Club: We need your help! Please sign up if you are available for an hour or two a week to help with our copy needs. Copy club 25-26
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π Spring into a Good Book! – April Beanstack Reading Challenge πΈ Our next Beanstack Reading Challenge is almost here! Students are encouraged to enjoy books all month long and earn fun rewards along the way. π Challenge Dates
π What’s the Goal?
π Prizes & Rewards
π₯ Need Help Getting Started?
πΌ Let’s Celebrate Reading! Reading (or listening!) to books is a great way to learn, relax, and build strong reading habits. We can’t wait to see how many books our students enjoy this spring!
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Milestones Prep:
Students and families can access some amazing tools to help prepare for the assessment.
Gaexperienceonline.com is a resource that allows students to access a practice test. There is an orange documentation button that parents can click. This provides a 5-page paper on how to work the practice tests. There is also a blue tutorial button that shows a video version of the document.
Within this practice test they can learn the tools that Milestones allows. When you first click the green “test practice, guides, and samplers” button you will see a prompt to go to Online tools training. From there select “EOG” and you will see four tabs you can select. The teachers at Northwood utilize the teaching guide frequently to help students see what the test is like. Feel free to use this at home as well!
Don’t let this resource go to waste! It is a great tool to get your child(ren) ready for the Milestones Assessment!
Attached are the directions we give students at school to get into the study guide section.
Reminders
- If your child is absent from school, please email northwoodattendance@fultonschools.org (and copy me on it) to explain the reason for your child's absence.
- We have a new Cafeteria Manager! Please email Cristhal Austin with birthday ice cream requests. She needs a few days to make sure she has enough on order. Her email is austinc4@fultonschools.org.
- Please keep the fidgets/toys/do-dads at home. There has been an uptick in distracting behavior from these type of toys. They need to stay home, please.
Curriculum Notes
Math: Students will review fourth grade math skills. (focusing on multiplication & division)
Reading: Students will analyze the use of narrative techniques to present ideas, design texts, and convey information about characters, setting, and plot.
Writing: Students will accurately revise the writing of peers for specific purposes.
Science: Student will research and present information about a specific biome, including its climate, plants, animals, and how living things interact within that ecosystem.
Student Success Skills/ReThink: No Rethink until after testing
Thank you for your continued support! π
4th Grade Team
May
Weekly Email Blasts
5-1-26
Happy May!
This week marked the first week of Milestones testing, and our students did a great job rising to the challenge. They worked hard to stay focus, gave their best effort, and took their time on each section of the test. We are proud of the perseverance and positive attitudes they showed throughout the week. As we continue testing, thank you for helping support good rest, healthy breakfasts, and encouragement at home—it truly makes a difference!
Attached is our “Marvelous May” calendar. We are excited to end our year with fun activities each day to celebrate the final weeks of students’ fourth grade year!
*Please mark your calendars for our end of year party – May 18th at 12:30. We hope to see you there!*
Important Dates
May 5-6: MATH GMAS
May 13: Talent Show
May 15: Field Day
May 18: 4th Grade Class Party (12:30-1:30)
May 21: Last day of school!
Copy Club: We need your help! Please sign up if you are available for an hour or two a week to help with our copy needs. Copy club 25-26
Reminders
- If your child is absent from school, please email northwoodattendance@fultonschools.org (and copy me on it) to explain the reason for your child's absence.
- We have a new Cafeteria Manager! Please email Cristhal Austin with birthday ice cream requests. She needs a few days to make sure she has enough on order. Her email is austinc4@fultonschools.org.
Curriculum Notes
Math: Students will review fourth grade math skills for GMAS. (fractions & geometry)
Reading: Students will read, analyze, and synthesize information from multiple texts to complete a research project.
Writing: Students will plan, write, and revise a narrative using characters, a setting, and events in sequence.
Science: Student will research and present information about a specific biome, including its climate, plants, animals, and how living things interact within that ecosystem.
Student Success Skills/ReThink: No Rethink until after testing
Thank you for your continued support! π
4th Grade Team