Weekly Update

Writing

Students are revising, editing and publishing their persuasive essays!  We will celebrate these essays on Monday, 12/18! 

Reading

In reading we are continuing in our information unit.  We have also started our new read aloud, "I Survived the Revolutionary War!"  We are learning how to take notes on the facts, dates, and important words in this book as it will help us with our writing unit in January.  

Math

We are currently working on patterns in Chapter 7.  We will not have a Chapter 7 test or another math test before break.

Science/Social Studies 

We kicked off our explorers unit by pretending we were archaeologists and "diving" into ship wrecks from the 1400s and 1500s.  Students found many interesting and unique artifacts!  We also started our next project, a Google Slides presentation on a famous explorer.  These projects are due on Thursday, and students are working in groups in class.  

Other Important Info. 

• The class spelling bees will take place this Friday, December 15th and Monday, December 18th.   The winner from each bee will represent our class in the school bee on January 19th.  We will also have an alternate.  Students brought home a list of words to study. if interested.  
• The Fourth Grade Team has planned some special events the week of winter break! On Monday, 12/18, we will have Winter Spirit Day!  Students can feel free to wear "ugly" sweaters, holiday hats or headbands, etc.  On Polar Express Tuesday, students will enjoy a holiday movie in the afternoon!  The Winter Party is Wednesday, December 20th from 2-3pm. 
• Winter Break starts Thursday, 12/21, and school resumes Thursday, January 4th.
• An archery class will be available in January and February at Long!  Sign up here: Archery Sign Up