5-3-19

A Quick Peek into 4th Grade  

Religion: Scripture review and quiz Beatitudes Math: Area of rectangles, parallelograms & triangles Perimeter & Area word problems Social Studies: West Region Where in the USA? Current Events   Science: Introduction to Energy

Language Arts:  Reading: Literature Circles Genre: Realistic Fiction and Biography President Research Biography Timelines

Upcoming Events:     No School on Friday, May 10 All Library Books Due on May 13 Spiritwear on Tuesday, May 14 Choro Musical on Thursday, May 16 at 7:00 pm Mission Awareness on Friday, May 17 Field Day on Thursday, May 23

FYI:

* Just a reminder that the last week of school, the students will be tested one day on all 50 state locations and the next day all 50 state capitals.  If the students want a chance to earn a 4 on progress reports, they will also need to know all 50 abbreviations and get really close on spelling.

* Unit 8 math test will be on Monday.  The students will only do parts of the test, which look at perimeter & area.

* In Science, the students will be doing a project on different types of energy.

4-26-19

A Quick Peek into 4th Grade  

Religion: Easter Scripture review Math: Area of rectangles, parallelograms & triangles Social Studies: West Region Where in the USA? Current Events

Language Arts:  Reading: Literature Circles Genre: Realistic Fiction and Biography President Research Biography Timelines

Upcoming Events:     Human Growth & Development on Tuesday, April 30 No School on Friday, May 10 All Library Books Due on May 13 Spiritwear on Tuesday, May 14 Choro Musical on Thursday, May 16 at 7:00 pm Mission Awareness on Friday, May 17

FYI:

* West region test will be on Wednesday, May 1st.  

* Just a reminder that the last week of school, the students will be tested one day on all 50 state locations and the next day all 50 state capitals.  If the students want a chance to earn a 4 on progress reports, they will also need to know all 50 abbreviations.

4-19-19

A Quick Peek into 4th Grade  

Religion: Lenten Scripture Passages Stations of the Cross Math: Perimeter Area Social Studies: Intro to West Region Where in the USA? Current Events   Science: Biomes

Language Arts:  Reading: Literature Circles Genre: Realistic Fiction and Biography Biome Poems President Research Biography Timelines

Upcoming Events:     No School on Monday, April 22 Mission Awareness on Friday, April 26 Culture Day on Friday, April 26 Human Growth & Development on Tuesday, April 30

FYI:

* We are starting the West Region in Social Studies.  Right now, the plan is to have the test on Wednesday, May 2nd. 

* Just a reminder that the last week of school, the students will be tested one day on all 50 state locations and the next day all 50 state capitals.

4-12-19

A Quick Peek into 4th Grade  

Religion: Lenten Scripture Passages Math: Probability Unit Review Social Studies: Where in the USA? Current Events   Science: Biomes

Language Arts:  Reading: Literature Circles Genre: Realistic Fiction and Biography Biome Poems Into to President Reports

Upcoming Events:     Holy Week Begins April 14th Biome Fair on Wednesday, April 17 No School on Monday, April 22 Mission Awareness on Friday, April 26

FYI:

*  Biome Fair 2019 will be on Wednesday, April 17th from 2:30 - 3:00.  It will be an open house, so you can come at any point during that time frame. 

* Math test over Unit 7 will be on Monday, April 15th.  The students completed a study guide on Thursday, so they can review over the weekend.

4-5-19

A Quick Peek into 4th Grade  

Religion: Lenten Scripture Passages Math: Comparing & Ordering Fractions Finding the whole of fractions Social Studies: Where in the USA? Current Events   Science: Biomes

Language Arts:  Reading: Literature Circle Roles and Book Choices Genre: Realistic Fiction and Biography Adverb Robots Into to President Reports

Upcoming Events:     No School on Monday, April 8 Spirit wear on Tuesday, April 9 4th Grade Auction Rollerskating Party on April 11 Holy Week Begins April 14th Biome Fair on Wednesday, April 17 No School on Monday, April 22

FYI:

*  Biome Fair 2019 will be on Wednesday, April 17th from 2:30 - 3:00.  It will be an open house, so you can come at any point during that time frame.  Hopefully, you received the email with detailed information about the biomes.

* Just a reminder that the 4th grade rollerskating party is on Thursday, April 11th from 3:30-5:00.  If your child still wants to sign up, please send in the $25 by Tuesday.

* Math test over Unit 7 will be on Monday, April 15th.  We will do a study guide at the end of next week to help the students prepare. 

3-29-19

A Quick Peek into 4th Grade  

Religion: Lenten Scripture Passages Math: Adding & Subtracting Fractions Equivalent Fractions Social Studies: Southwest Region Where in the USA? Current Events

Language Arts:  Reading: Main Idea Genre: Fantasy / Science Fiction Adverb Robots

Upcoming Events:     No School on Monday, April 8 Spirit wear on Tuesday, April 9 Holy Week Begins April 14th Biome Fair on Wednesday, April 17

FYI:

* Wow...here comes April!  April and May will go quickly because there are many activities that take place.  

* Please watch for an email on Monday in regards to our 4th grade auction rollerskating party.  We will let you know if your child is signed up and if not, how you can still get them signed up for the party.  The party is on Thursday, April 11th from 3:30-5:00.

*  Biome Fair 2019 will be on Wednesday, April 17th from 2:30 - 3:00.  More details to come as the date gets closer, but please put it on your calendar now.  

3-08-19

A Quick Peek into 4th Grade  

Religion: Lent Math: Unit 6 Review & Test Fractions Social Studies: Southeast Region Where in the USA? Current Events

Language Arts:  Reading: Because of Winn-Dixie Play Genre: Fantasy / Science Fiction Writing:  Functional Writing

Upcoming Events:     Spirit Wear on Tuesday, March 12 3/4 Music Concert on March 12 at 7:00 pm Spring Break March 15-22

FYI:

* Thank you for coming to our Because of Winn Dixie plays today.  The students worked really hard to make their play come together & were so excited to share it with you.
* We will be working on the Southwest region next week.  It is a really fast unit with only four states, so the test will be the week after break...probably on Thursday, March 28th. 
* Keep working on those multiplication & division facts at home!  We are seeing big improvements in their basic facts!