Weekly Update

Writing/Spelling

In writing, we are writing Chapter 1 of our informational book on our big topic.  Students are doing great in including headings in their text and writing the important facts about their nonfiction research topic.  In Spelling, we will get a new word sort tomorrow.  We will go back to our yellow, green, and blue word sorts. The next spelling test will be Friday, January 30th.  

Reading

In reading, we finished our read aloud "Wonder!"  It was such a amazing book including great life lessons and a wonderful story plot.  It was also neat to hear the story told through multiple perspectives as many characters had their own part in the book.  Check out some of our favorite parts of the book below! 

The next couple of weeks we will work on close reading, where we really think about and study texts in order to dig deeper into the meaning and author's craft.  

Math

In math this past week, we finished Chapter 7.  The Chapter 7 Test will be this Wednesday, 1/21.  Students have the Chapter 7 study guide, and we will work on it and review on Tuesday.  Our next chapter is on fractions.  We will start with a review of factors and multiples as well as prime and composite numbers.  

Social Studies

Check out our timeline of Missouri's history below.  Students did a great job in helping to put this timeline together!  

In class we are currently reading about the Louisiana Purchase.  We will continue to discuss this exciting topic in history next week.  The Chapter 4 Vocabulary Quiz will be Wednesday, 1/21.  Students have flashcards to study.  They can also log on to Quizlet to study using the link below. 

Other Important Info.  

• PRISM entry forms should be in.  Please let me know if you would like to receive a copy of the PRISM booklet for your child.
• Six Flags Read to Succeed Reading Logs are due Friday, February 27th  If students are wanting to participate, they need to read 6 hours in addition to their class reading log minutes.  As a reward, they will receive a free admission ticket to Six Flags theme park!   
• This year the PTO is sponsoring a donut breakfast for the 4th graders before school. Each student is able to invite one person that is dear to them. The event will be held on Wednesday, February 18th from 8:00-8:45am in the gym.  Invites will be going home with the kids soon. We do ask that the invited guest stay with the 4th grader until the rest of the school opens at 8:30.