This month we will spotlight Irving 4th graders!

This year has been a whirlwind of activity in the Fourth Grade. The children have learned the Summit Platform and are succeeding in accomplishing a lot of great work on their Focus Areas in English and Math. In English we have done a Character Study based on the book Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. We are working on writing our own stories right now. The children are doing a wonderful job and showing great imagination in their stories. In Math, we have finished several units, Large Numbers, Factors and Multiples, and are now working on Whole Number Multiplication. If you would like to help your child, have them practice memorizing their Multiplication Facts, which will make them successful in this Unit. In another week we will be beginning History, starting with States.

We are excited about the upcoming Zoom Parent Teacher Conferences this week. We have a lot of great information to share with parents.

The children are doing a great job following all the new protocols and yet maintaining a cooperative and successful learning experience. We are so proud of all of our Fourth Graders. We are off to a SUPER year!

Cheryl Cook and Mary Kadau

Fourth Grade Team

Dear Parents,

It is hard to believe that we have already been in school for almost 9 weeks! Our students have come in ready to learn and we have settled into the daily routines. Please remember that you play a vital role in your child’s success at school. You can help by asking your child about his/her day, having a positive attitude about learning, and reading to or with your child every night. You would be amazed what 20 minutes of reading with your child each night will do for his/her language development and reading skills. Thank you for all your support at home!

Jeff Everett

Irving Principal

Monday, November 2nd 4:00pm-7:00pm

Thursday, November 5th 8:00am-7:00pm

Questions for Parents to Ask During Conferences

· Get ready. Jot down notes about what you want to share or ask about.

o Any questions about the school’s programs or policies.

o Things you can share with the teacher about your child and his/her life at home.

o Questions about your child’s progress.

· Ask questions. Don’t be afraid to ask the teacher directly if there is a concern or something is unclear.

o What are my child’s strengths and weaknesses?

o How does my child get along with classmates?

o Is my child working up to her ability? Where could he/she use improvement?

o What can we do at home to support what you are doing in the classroom?

A big THANK YOU to the Irving PTO for the trick or treat bags and glow bracelets that were given to each student. You are the best! Thank you!

Students had a "Spooktacular" time on Friday, October 30th parading around the school in their Halloween costumes. Parties were held in classrooms and remote teachers held celebrations with their online students to celebrate!

Irving kindergarten, first and second graders were the recipients of a Legacy Foundation Grant. Each student will receive a free book from the foundation. We want to say thank you to Legacy for encouraging reading and promoting the importance of books in children's hands.

We would like to introduce to you three new staff members who will be our reading tutors this year. Mandy Hedges, a longtime sub of Irving, has joined our staff this year as a tutor. Amber Shelton has joined us from Iowa. Taylor Young has been a kindergarten aide and substitute at Irving for several years. Taylor has transitioned into a tutor position this year. We give thanks for them joining our staff and sharing their talents with our students.

World Kindness Day- November 13, 2020

World Kindness Day is an international holiday that is observed in multiple countries including the United States, Canada, Japan, and Australia. The purpose of World Kindness Day as outlined by the World Kindness Movement is “to highlight good deeds in the community focusing on the positive power and the common thread of kindness which binds us.” Kindness is an essential part of the human condition which bridges the divides of gender, race, religion, and zip codes. World Kindness day presents us with the opportunity to reflect on a quality that brings people of every kind together and allows us to devote a day to both large and small acts of kindness.

Use this day to inspire yourself and your family to spread kindness throughout the world. No act of kindness is too small. Be creative and have fun. This could be on your own or something you do as a family. You could compliment every person you see, tell everyone good morning, write your teacher a thank you note, send flowers to a friend, pick up litter, or buy someone a sonic drink. The list is endless. The important part is that you embrace the positive power of kindness.

Simple random acts of kindness can set in motion a ripple effect that can change the course of a person's day, or even their life! Plus, showing kindness has a boomerang effect and the kindness you show someone will come back to you in some way. Watch this video to see the boomerang effect in action. Will you be part of the beautiful ripple effect of kindness?

If any student in 3rd-5th grade would like to challenge themselves in reading check out the William Allen White Book Award list. This is a great list of books chosen by teachers and librarians all across Kansas. Students all over Kansas are reading the books and will pick a winner in April for the William Allen White Award. Up for a challenge, check it out!

In fourth grade, we have been exploring the Cubism Art Movement. We discussed Artists Pablo Picasso and George Braque and how they use shapes to reconstruct an image. Students were given the task to create a fall tree, or any image of their choice, incorporating the Cubism approach in their artwork.

Email: jeff_everett@usd465.com
Website: irving.usd465.com
Location: 311 Harter Street, Winfield, KS, USA
Phone: (620)221-5140
Facebook: facebook.com/irvingwinfield/