I hope that everyone enjoyed the last two weeks as much as I did. I thoroughly enjoyed having the time at home to play with my kids and spend time as a family. Even though we were always on the go, it was nice to have the extra time to do things we typically do not. These are the faces behind all the stories I tell to the kids in class.
I am really looking forward to the kids coming back tomorrow and listening to them share about their adventures of over the last couple of weeks. Christmas, New Years, the first snow winter... I can only imagine that they will have a lot to share!
We are kicking off second semester and on the downhill slide of fourth grade. We have a lot to tackle, but it will be a fun and adventurous ride!
This Week
This week we will continue many of the same units we were exploring when we left for break, so the first couple of days will be a bit of review and catch up.
Readers Workshop - We will review, but then dive deeper into our nonfiction study. This part of the unit will allow us to put our skills to the test as we read and explore disastrous weather.
Writers Workshop - Over the next two weeks, we will be creating poetry. This will be a fun unit, but a brief one.
Math - We started double digit multiplication before break and we will continue with one more strategy this week. Next week we will asses and start in our next journal.
Science - Each year, fourth grade participates in a poster contest hosted by the Soil and Water Conservation Department. Last year, we had a first place winner from our school! This week will learn more about trees and their impact on our world and next week we will create posters for the contest. All of the work will be done at school.
Math Club
We will start back up with math club starting Wednesday afternoon. We will meet each and every Wednesday unless notified otherwise. In the event that I have to cancel, I will send an email out by noon. Oftentimes, decisions are made regarding inclement weather based on the assumption that students can make it home safely by the end of the school day. We will not have math club on days the weather is deteriorating. Again, I will be sure to let you know by noon.
Recess and Cold Weather
Finally, please be sure your child has the appropriate clothing for outdoor recess. We will typically go outside unless it is below 20 degrees windchill. Students need to have coats at school each day. Thank you!
Math - We started double digit multiplication before break and we will continue with one more strategy this week. Next week we will asses and start in our next journal.
Science - Each year, fourth grade participates in a poster contest hosted by the Soil and Water Conservation Department. Last year, we had a first place winner from our school! This week will learn more about trees and their impact on our world and next week we will create posters for the contest. All of the work will be done at school.
Math Club
We will start back up with math club starting Wednesday afternoon. We will meet each and every Wednesday unless notified otherwise. In the event that I have to cancel, I will send an email out by noon. Oftentimes, decisions are made regarding inclement weather based on the assumption that students can make it home safely by the end of the school day. We will not have math club on days the weather is deteriorating. Again, I will be sure to let you know by noon.
Recess and Cold Weather
Finally, please be sure your child has the appropriate clothing for outdoor recess. We will typically go outside unless it is below 20 degrees windchill. Students need to have coats at school each day. Thank you!
Looking Ahead
January
6 - All Pro Dad in Library @ 7:45 am
9 - Grade cards go home
12 - PTA Meeting in Library @ 6:30 pm
18 - No School
19 - Rink Ratz Family Night 6-8 pm
26 - Two Hour Late Start
28 - Papa John's Night
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