Weekly Update

Writing

This past week in our writing unit, we participated in debates!  Students came up with some pretty persuasive reasons and evidence for their assigned point of view! 

We walked around the room to vote if we agree, "Yes," or disagree, "No,"
with each persuasive thesis.

Reading

We will finish reading "Wonder" on Monday, and we can not wait to see the movie on Tuesday!  What a special treat!  

Math

We have started Chapter 6, "Divide by a One-Digit Number," with estimating quotients.  This week we will start the traditional method for dividing, and we will continue it after break.  Again, it is important that your child knows their multiplication and division facts.  They should be practicing facts for fluency on a nightly basis.  

This week in rotations we worked on graphing. 
First, students asked the class a question to gather data. 
Then, they graphed their data using a variety of graphs. 

Science

This past week we continued to study the rock cycle and identify the three different types of rocks.  We also discussed weathering and erosion.  Our Chapter 5 Rocks Test will be the Friday after break, 12/1.  

Other Important Info.

• Our "Wonder" field trip is this Tuesday!  Students will want to make sure they are dressed warm or bring a jacket.  We are so excited!  
• There will be no school Wednesday, 11/22 - Friday, 11/24 for Thanksgiving Break!  Have a great holiday! 

Weekly Update

Writing

We are participating in a US post card exchange and we got our first postcard- from Massachusetts!  We took a short break from essay writing to write postcards to different states.  Students had a lot of fun brainstorming ideas to tell a little bit about our state/city, school, and fourth grade!  

Reading

In reading groups, we continue to study text features and the structure of nonfiction texts.  It is important that your child read at home every night to further grow and develop their reading skills.  

Math

The Chapter 5 Test over 2-digit by 2-digit multiplication is this Wednesday, 11/15. Chapter 6 begins long division.  Again, with these long, multistep problems, it is important that students know their facts!  

Science

This past week in science, we focused on the different types of rocks and the rock cycle.  Students have vocabulary cards, and the vocabulary test is Wednesday, 11/15.   They can also log onto Quizlet and Pearson for extra practice!  

Other Important Info.

• A big THANK YOU to all of our veterans!  We appreciate you! 
• Make sure "Wonder" field trip permission slips are turned in!  This will be a fun trip!

Weekly Update

Writing

Students have finished their personal essays this past week, and we will begin our persuasive essays this week!  

Reading

In reading groups, we continue to study text features and the structure of nonfiction texts.  It is important that your child read at home every night to further grow and develop their reading skills.  

Math

In Chapter 5, we have learned 2-digit by 2-digit multiplication!  Here is a video showing the traditional method of multiplying big numbers, "turtle style."

Science

In our rock unit, we have learned about the properties of rocks.  Students have vocabulary cards, and the vocabulary test is Wednesday, 11/15.  

Halloween Party

A big thank you to all the parents who donated items or helped at the Halloween party!  A magic show was the perfect party idea!  Students loved it. 

We also engaged in a couple of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) activities this past week!  In one, we tried to build a pumpkin stand out of tape and straws. This stand had to support the weight of a small pumpkin.  In the second, students built a bridge and were competing to make it the the longest and hold the most candy pumpkins.  

Other Important Info.

• This Wednesday, 11/8, is early release with dismissal at 1:40.  Please make sure your child knows how they are going home.  
• The 4th Grade Music Program is thisThursday, November 9th at 7:30 pm at the Lindbergh High School Auditorium.  Students can arrive at 7:15.  When the 2nd Grade Music Program ends at 7:15, the auditorium doors will be opened so that fourth grade students can go directly to the risers on the stage, while families and friends can find seats in the auditorium.  The 4th Grade Music Program is 50's and 60's Rock-n-Roll music.  Students are asked to wear 50's and 60's type clothes.   
• The Veteran's Day assembly is this Friday at 9am.  
• Field trip permission slips for our next field trip were sent home.  On Tuesday, November 21st, fourth and fifth grade students will be going to Regal Cinema in Fenton to see the movie, "Wonder!"  We have all 5 of our parent chaperones and they will be emailed this week.