What's Happening In Our Class

Math- We are a little over half way through our unit on measurement.   We have learned how to measure length, weight, and capacity in customary measurement.  We just began learning how to measure in these ways using the metric system.  We will end with measuring time.  Our goal is to be able to solve word problems using what we have learned.  To help us meet our goals we are memorizing some facts that are in our agenda and our math journals.  These facts help us change larger units into smaller units, such as changing feet to inches, yards to feet, meters to centimeters, etc.  In mid-February we will begin studying fractions and decimals. 

*You can help your child by challenging them to memorize the measurement facts glued in their agenda on the week of January 2-5.  Also, keep having your child practice their 6s, 7s, 8s, and 9s multiplication facts throughout this fourth grade year. 

Reading- We are making sure we can tell the main idea, genre, point of view, and themes of each select we read.  We also identify story elements (main characters, setting, problem, solution) and character traits.  We discuss each selection and prove our opinions and answers with evidence from the text and background knowledge. 

*You can help your child by making sure they are reading from different genres in their nightly reading.  The 40 Book Nightly Reading Challenge helps in this regard because all genres must be filled in by the end of the year.  At this point all students should have read and written a report on at least 20 books. 

Congratulations to these students who were proactive and worked hard all quarter to meet their goal of at least 20 books by Jan. 18!  Mayte, Michelle, Kianna-Rae, Aidan, Hailey, Brianna, Kelly, Giancarlo, Jennifer, Dylan, Parker, and Samantha

·         Report cards will be available on Parent Assist today, Monday, January 28.  Only parents who do not have access to the internet and have requested a copy from school will receive a paper copy.  If you have questions please contact Ms. Cricket in the office.

·         Beginning Thursday, Jan. 31 we will be changing our schedule to better utilize our resources to meet the needs of our students.  Our lunch time will change to 11:00.  We will have specials at the end of the day.      

·         We will have a Valentine’s Day celebration.  A note with the details was sent home on Jan. 28 with your child.

·         Wednesday, February 20^th will be an early dismissal at 1:00.

·         Midterm grades will be available on Thursday, Feb. 21^st. 

***Third quarter is when we are working hard to master a large part of our most important learning objectives for 4^th grade.  Having your child in school for the whole day is very important so they do not miss valuable lessons and practice activities.  Please schedule appointments after school if possible.  If not, the later in the day you can schedule them is best.