Weekly Update

Writing

We are celebrating our persuasive essays this Monday, 12/18!

Reading

In reading we are continuing in our information unit.  As we read "I Survived the Revolutionary War," we are taking notes on the facts, dates, and important words in this book.  It will help us with our writing unit in January. Students are doing great with this and are learning a lot about the war! 

Math

We are currently working on patterns in Chapter 7.  We have written equations for number patterns and have completed in and out tables.  We have started to solve equations using the order of operations, PEMDAS.  We will also review PEMDAS this week.  We will not have a Chapter 7 test or another math test before break.

Social Studies 

Students are presenting their explorers presentations!  They are turning out great!  Here are some of their awesome slides! 

Other Important Info. 

• Our second and last class spelling bee is this Monday, December 18th.   The winner from each bee will represent our class in the school bee on January 19th.  
• 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. 

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

Weekly Update

Writing

Students have started to type their persuasive essays and are making good progress!  Topics include more class field trips, every student having their own school computer, Strings being taught at a different time of day, getting a cell phone, etc.  Also, check out our postcard exchange wall!  We have received postcards from 6 different classes in 6 different U.S. states!  

Reading

In reading we are continuing in our information unit as we identify hybrid nonfiction texts that combine narrative and expository writing. 

Math

The Chapter 6 Test over long division is this Thursday, 12/7. Below, students are working in some of our holiday themed activities this past week! 

Science/Social Studies 

This past week we finished our rock study.  Below you will find students engaged in a rocks review game and some students identifying rocks by noting their color, texture, streak, and other characteristics.  We are now moving on to our explorers unit in social studies that I know the students will enjoy!   

Other Important Info.

• This Wednesday, 12/6, is an early release day with dismissal at 1:40.  Please make sure your child knows how they are going home.