Hello 4th Grade Families,

This week we learned all about measurement in math, completed our human body science unit and celebrated Multicultural Night. We are always busy learning in room 104! Let’s continue to “Race Toward Success”!

We are continuing to “Race Toward Success” in grade 4!

Important Items to Note:

• Check out our Daily Summary 

• Friday Folders were distributed today. Please reach out with any questions or concerns.

• Math Assessment- In your child’s folder there is an Area and Perimeter Performance Task that was the final assessment for that unit in lieu of a chapter test. As per the district rubric for this task students were scored as follows: 

8pts - 100%, 7pts - 90%, 6pts - 80%, 5pts - 70%, 4pts - 60%, 3pts - 50%, 2pts- 40%, 1pts - 30%

Students will continue to be supported via small groups and 1:1 next week as needed. 

•  NJSLA information-  4th grade is testing the week of May 8.  Here is a link for more information. https://www.nj.gov/education/assessment/resources/parents/  There are also additional links on our class web site under “Parent Resources”. I also provided a student friendly practice link and test features video via Google Classroom earlier this week. 

Tips: Be sure to charge your child’s device nightly, help them to get a good night’s rest, eat a healthy breakfast, and get to school on time. We will have an amazing week “showing off” all we have learned this school year.  

Reminder: NO HOMEWORK will be assigned next week 

• Optional Testing Letters of Encouragement- were due TODAY, Friday, May 5. Please email me over the weekend if you did not turn in a letter but would still like to. I am going to write letters to students as needed.  Thank YOU!

• The Wild Robot STEM -We are collecting recyclable items such as : paper towel/toilet paper rolls, cardboard boxes (all shapes and sizes), aluminum foil, empty plastic containers/lids, empty cans, empty water bottles, and bottle caps.  ***We will complete this project on Friday, 5/12

• Penny Wars- WOW…MPE sure did amazing! We raised over $2,600 for Autism NJ. Way to go! Reminder of how the winning grade-level was selected- At the end of the Penny War,  Student Council students and teachers added up how many pennies were in each jar, and then subtracted the value of silver coins and bills in the same jar. The grade with the highest total points after the silver coins and bills have been subtracted was deemed the winner. Although 4th grade brought in LOTS of pennies we still had other grade-levels compete against us by putting in LOTS of silver coins! I am so happy that Dr. Dolan decided to give all grades ice pops for such an amazing fundraiser!

Upcoming Events:

• Color Run- TODAY at 4:00 for grade 4 (see PTA site for details-students MUST be pre-registered ) 
• May 8-May 15- NJSLA Testing (note: we are testing for 6 consecutive days)

Thank YOU for ALL you do! I am lucky to work with supportive families.  Continue to reach out. Your questions, concerns, feedback, and suggestions are very much valued. 

Have a great weekend!

Mrs. Dana Triana

Hello Fabulous 4th Grade Families, 

What a busy week we had in Room 104! We participated in our MPE community meetings, learned about our muscular system in science, and enjoyed a fun assembly, “Brain Games”. Thank YOU for all your support throughout this school year. By working together we will ensure success. 

Important Items to Note:

• Today’s Daily Summary 

• Friday Folders were distributed today. Bi-weekly comments were sent this week; please reach out with any questions or concerns. 

• Multicultural Night- Reminder- MPE Family Heritage interviews were due YESTERDAY (April 20th) Students will meet with buddies on April 24th to share what they learned.

•  Turtle Back Zoo Trip- Please see the attached letter from the 4th Grade teachers regarding trip information. 

• NJSLA information- LPS will be administering the NJSLA (state grade-level assessments)  to students in grades 3-5 in May. 4th grade is testing the week of May 8.  Here is a link for more information- https://nj.mypearsonsupport.com/ForParent/  There are also additional links on our class web site under “Parent Resources”. We will complete practice testing in class over the next two weeks. 

Upcoming Dates:

• April 25 - GT Trip to Biztown - gr 4,5 GT students

• April 26 - Gr 4 trip to Turtle Back Zoo - 9:30 - 1:30 PM

• April 27 - Take Your Child to Work Day - please let me know if your child will be absent on this day so I can plan accordingly. 

Thank YOU for ALL you do! I am lucky to work with supportive families.  Continue to reach out. Your questions, concerns, feedback, and suggestions are very much valued. 

Have a great weekend!

Your Partner In Education,

Mrs. Dana Triana

dtriana@livingston.org 

https://www.livingston.org/dana_triana

Hello Fabulous 4th Grade Families, 

What a fun week in grade 4! We learned all about our skeletal system in science, had a fun mini-pep rally for our new pillar of fairness, and enjoyed extra time outdoors due to the beautiful, spring weather.  Be sure to ask your child about their week as I am sure they have lots to share.

Important Items to Note:

• Today’s Daily Summary 

• Friday Folders were distributed today. Specific comments will NOT be sent home today; please reach out with any questions or concerns. 

• Math Tests-We completed our decimals unit and cumulative (Ch. 3-4) assessments prior to spring break. Please note both assessments were focused on problem solving skills, application of concepts taught, and your child's ability to show their mathematical growth mindset. Attached to the tests you may find small group review work and/or test corrections that we worked on together. I will continue to review skills in small, guided math groups as needed. 

• Multicultural Night- From Dr. Dolan (emailed earlier this week)-We are excited to announce that in preparation for one of our lessons related to Multicultural Night, we are asking our students to complete the survey sent home this week about Family Heritage and bring it back into class by Thursday, April 20th. Students will meet with buddies on April 24th to share what they learned.

• MPE Penny Wars-MPE will be conducting a Penny War fundraiser April 17-21 with proceeds being donated to Autism NJ. Please see flier emailed by Dr. Dolan earlier this week and in today’s Weekly Roar. 

Upcoming Dates:

• April 17-21- MPE Penny War 

• April 17- Hollyrock Assembly
• April 21- MPE Community Meetings 

Thank YOU for ALL you do! I am lucky to work with supportive families.  Continue to reach out. Your questions, concerns, feedback, and suggestions are very much valued. 

Have a great weekend!

Your Partner In Education,

Mrs. Dana Triana

dtriana@livingston.org 

https://www.livingston.org/dana_triana

Hello Fabulous 4th Grade Families, 

This week we completed our Southwest Unit in Social Studies, continued learning about “Notice and Note” signposts as we read The Wild Robot, and completed our decimals unit in Math. 

Be sure to read Dr. Dolan’s MPE newsletter to keep up-to-date on all the fabulous things happening in our school. Our class web site is also a great resource as daily homework and lesson objectives are posted there. 

Important Items to Note:

• Today’s Daily Summary 

• Friday Folders were NOT distributed today due to spring break and several absences. Please reach out with any questions/concerns. I can share test scores and updates via email as needed.  

• Parent-Teacher Conferences-  although there are no formal conferences this spring feel free to reach out if you would like to meet and discuss your child’s progress.

• Math Test- Our math test on decimals and district CUMULATIVE assessment on BOTH fractions and decimals was completed this week. We will meet in small groups to continue to review skills as needed after break. BOTH assessments will be sent home in the next Friday Folder. Your child now has district access to IXL which they may utilize to review skills. 

• School Supplies: Please check in with your child and see if they need to replenish any school supplies such as notebooks, glue sticks, post-its, personal scissors and/or colored pencils.  Thank YOU!

Upcoming Dates:

• April 3 - 7 - Schools closed for Spring Break
• April 10 - No school for students - PD day for staff

Thank YOU for ALL you do! I am lucky to work with supportive families.  Continue to reach out. Your questions, concerns, feedback, and suggestions are very much valued. 

Have a great, FUN, and relaxing Spring Break!

Your Partner In Education,

Mrs. Dana Triana

dtriana@livingston.org 

https://www.livingston.org/dana_triana

https://www.remind.com/join/g72e74

Greetings Fabulous 4th Grade Families, 

This week we explored the Southwest Region in social studies, continued to learn about decimals in math, and enjoyed interactive brain games in science.

 The respect, kindness, and support for one another this week melted my heart. I am here for your child. Please reach out if you think your child needs extra support next week. 

Be sure to read Dr. Dolan’s MPE newsletter to keep up-to-date on all the fabulous things happening in our school. Our class web site is also a great resource as daily homework and lesson objectives are posted there. 

Important Items to Note:

• Today’s Daily Summary 

• Friday Folders were distributed today. Please note that trimester 2 ended this week. Due to the challenging week, you may notice not all assessments are contained within the folder. If you have any specific grading concerns or questions please reach out. I am always willing and available to conference. 

• FIELD TRIP- We are SO excited to announce that we will be having a 4th grade team building day at the Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange on April 26. A field trip form was sent home TODAY and is due back by NEXT Friday, March 24. 

• Social Studies Reminder- We are beginning a fun OPTIONAL activity to encourage students to learn more about the USA. We received some mail today! WOOHOO! Thank YOU!  See the attached Postcards Across the USA letter.

• Math Update- I am planning on administering the decimals unit test on Tuesday, March 28. I will reach out next week with information and a study guide. 

Upcoming Dates:

• Friday, March 24- Report cards posted on Genesis 

Thank YOU for ALL you do! I am lucky to work with supportive families.  Continue to reach out. Your questions, concerns, feedback, and suggestions are very much valued. 

Your Partner In Education,

Mrs. Dana Triana

dtriana@livingston.org 

https://www.livingston.org/dana_triana

https://www.remind.com/join/g72e74 

Hello 4th Grade Families,

This year sure is flying by!  The end of this trimester is just two weeks from today.  Please continue to encourage your child to stay focused and try their best.  Completion of homework and effort on daily classwork is essential as we are studying more complex content at this point in the year.

Our fabulous 4th grade readers participated in Read Across America fun this week.  This year’s MPE theme was “Dress as Your Favorite Book Character.” We enjoyed guest readers via videos from all around the district and our MPE community.   

Be sure to read Dr. Dolan’s MPE newsletter to keep up-to-date on all the fabulous things happening in our school. Our class web site is also a great resource as daily homework and lesson objectives are posted there. 

Important Items to Note:

• Today’s Daily Summary 

• Friday Folders were distributed today

• Bi-weekly comments- will be distributed next week. Be sure to check in with me if you have any questions/concerns.

• Math- We began a NEW Math Unit on Decimals this week. See Home School Connection letter sent home today in your child’s Friday Folder  for details and specific 4th grade concepts. **Also, our Unit 3 Fractions test was sent home today. See attached testing letter. 

• Scholastic Book Clubs-Class Order Due Date:  LAST day of each month 

Shop Our Class Page: https://orders.scholastic.com/RDWXT

Shop Digital Flyers for Our Grade with Your Child: https://clubs.scholastic.com/grade4

Upcoming Dates:

• Friday, March 10- Pillar Pep Rally (wear BLUE or MPE gear!) and Used Book Sale 

• March 16- End of Trimester 2 

Thank YOU for ALL you do! I am lucky to work with supportive families.  Continue to reach out. Your questions, concerns, feedback, and suggestions are very much valued. 

Your Partner In Education,

Mrs. Dana Triana

dtriana@livingston.org 

https://www.livingston.org/dana_triana

https://www.remind.com/join/g72e74 

Hello 4th Grade Families,

WOW…what a fun, educational and busy week we had in room 104! We enjoyed the winter concert, became detectives for the 99th Day of School and learned more about coding with Mrs. Fishter. 

Happy 100th Day of School (yesterday)! YAY!  I am proud of YOUR child’s determination, focus, and efforts to try their best this school year.  We have so much to celebrate as a pit crew. 

Important Items to Note:

• Today’s Daily Summary 

• Friday Folders will be distributed TODAY. Please sign and return items on the “RETURN TO SCHOOL” side of the folder. 

• Bi-weekly comments- were included in TODAY’S Friday Folder. Please reach out if you have any specific academic questions or concerns. 

• Math- Our next unit assessment (on fractions) will be on WEDNESDAY, February 15. A study guide was sent home on Wednesday and is attached to this email.  As usual, we are reviewing in class and the study guide will be homework throughout the next few days. Videos/notes are available via Google Classroom by clicking on “Classwork” and then “Math”. 

• Valentines’ Day- Compliment cards are due THIS TUESDAY 2/14 (this is an optional activity; you may use store-bought cards in lieu of homemade…whatever your child prefers). I have heart tracers and plenty of paper in the classroom as well. **Students are welcomed to stay in during recess on Monday to complete this. 

The class list and instructions are attached (in case you misplaced your copy). 

• Upcoming SCIENCE STEAM Project- see attached letter for information on needed materials due on WEDNESDAY. Thank you!

• Optional Black History Month Poster Contest- see the flier from the MPE PTA attached to this email. Posters are due on Friday, 2/17. 

Upcoming Dates:

• Valentine’s Day Compliment Cards due 2/14 
• LNHN Food Drive - bring in cans of soup, beans, coffee, tea and hot cocoa by 2/17

• February 20 - 24 - Schools closed for Winter Break

Thank YOU for ALL you do! I am lucky to work with supportive families.  Continue to reach out. Your questions, concerns, feedback, and suggestions are very much valued. 

Have a great weekend! 

Your Partner In Education,

Mrs. Dana Triana

dtriana@livingston.org 

https://www.livingston.org/dana_triana

https://www.remind.com/join/g72e74 

Hello 4th Grade Families,

What an AMAZING educational week we had in room 104! We celebrated World Read Aloud Day, Global Play Day, Groundhog Day and began studying Black History Month. WOW…we are surely having fun in grade 4! Be sure to ask your child about this week. 

Be sure to read Dr. Dolan’s MPE newsletter to keep up-to-date on all the fabulous things happening in our school. Our class web site is also a great resource as daily homework and lesson objectives are posted there. 

Important Items to Note:

• Today’s Daily Summary 

• Friday Folders will be distributed TODAY. Please sign and return items on the “RETURN TO SCHOOL” side of the folder. Reach out if you have any specific academic questions or concerns. I will email parents as needed this week. 

• Valentines’ Day- Compliment cards are due 2/14 (this is an optional activity; you may use store-bought cards in lieu of homemade…whatever your child prefers). I have heart tracers and plenty of paper in the classroom as well. 

• Upcoming SCIENCE STEAM Project- see attached letter in weekly email for information on needed materials. Thank you!

• Optional Black History Month Poster Contest- see the flier from the MPE PTA attached (see PTA site or email from Dr. Dolan). Posters are due on Friday, 2/17. 

Upcoming Dates:

• February 6 - Winter Concert - 7:00 pm 
• February 7- BINGO Night- 6:00 pm

Thank YOU for ALL you do! I am lucky to work with supportive families.  Continue to reach out. Your questions, concerns, feedback, and suggestions are very much valued. 

Have a great weekend! 

Your Partner In Education,

Mrs. Dana Triana

dtriana@livingston.org 

https://www.livingston.org/dana_triana

https://www.remind.com/join/g72e74

Hello 4th Grade Families,

This week we completed our mini-poetry unit in reading/writing, explored parts of the Midwest Region in Social Studies, and learned more about mindfulness with Mrs. Kelner.  

Be sure to read Dr. Dolan’s MPE newsletter to keep up-to-date on all the fabulous things happening in our school. Our class web site is also a great resource as daily homework and lesson objectives are posted there. 

Important Items to Note:

• Today’s Daily Summary 

• Friday Folders will be distributed TODAY. Please sign and return items on the “RETURN TO SCHOOL” side of the folder. Reach out if you have any specific academic questions or concerns. I will email parents as needed this week. 

• Valentines’ Day- Today I shared information with the class. Please see the letter and class list included in today’s Friday Folder. 

• Poetry Contest-OPTIONAL via Storyworks due February 1 (I will be submitting the poems that morning! Topic: Sloths) Please reach out with any questions. We have amazing poets in our class!

Upcoming Dates:

• Tuesday, January 31- Scholastic orders due

• Wednesday, February 1- Global Play Day (Bring in cards, puzzles, and/or board games)

• February 2 - Spelling Bee - 7:00 pm (come watch at MPM!)

• February 6 - Winter Concert - 7:00 pm 

• February 7- BINGO Night- 6:00 pm

Thank YOU for ALL you do! I am lucky to work with supportive families.  Continue to reach out. Your questions, concerns, feedback, and suggestions are very much valued. 

Have a great weekend! 

Your Partner In Education,

Mrs. Dana Triana

Hello 4th Grade Families,

This week we completed our invertebrates project in science, began a poetry unit in writing and focused on our character pillar of CARING. We are surely racing to success in 4th grade!

Be sure to check out  Dr. Dolan’s newsletter (emailed weekly on Fridays) and our class web site for up-to-date information. 

Important Items to Note:

• Today’s Daily Summary 

• Friday Folders will be distributed TODAY. Please sign and return items on the “RETURN TO SCHOOL” side of the folder. 

•  Bi-weekly comments (self-reflections- 3 Stars and 1 Wish)written by YOUR CHILD were distributed today (in our Friday Folders). Please reach out if you have any specific academic questions or concerns. 

• Math- continue to review basic multiplication/division facts. Fact fluency is vital to your child’s ability to fluently complete multi-step word problems as well as find common denominators when comparing fractions in our current math unit. 

• Character Pillar- CARING- this month we are continuing to focus on the pillar of caring. We are learning how to care about ourselves and others. See the attached sheet for ways to incorporate conversations about caring for others. 

Upcoming Dates:

• January 16 - School closed for MLK Jr. Day

• January 17- Lunar New Year presentation (in class)
• January 18- Social Studies SE Region MAP QUIZ (study guide was sent home this week) 
• January 19- Chess Club (afterschool for students who have signed up) 

Thank YOU for ALL you do! I am lucky to work with supportive families.  Continue to reach out. Your questions, concerns, feedback, and suggestions are very much valued. 

Have a fun, relaxing, and healthy break!

Your Partner In Education,

Mrs. Dana Triana

dtriana@livingston.org 

https://www.livingston.org/dana_triana

https://www.remind.com/join/g72e74