Remember to work on Math Facts!

Students feel more confident with complicated problem solving if they know their math facts.

Make learning math facts fun!

Students can work independently at their own pace!

Students can work with a friend on math facts!

Students were all smiles using flash cards in class.

A trio can work together!

10 minutes of practice a day makes a difference!

STEM, Library and Science

Working Hard to problem solve!

Fun in the Makers Space!

Working together on STEM!

Makers Space!
Having fun and learning!
Library time!
Science in the classroom!
Muscles, tendons and bones!
Create a finger and learn how our body moves!

Hello….

Math: Students will use models (pictures) to solve multiplication comparison problems. They will also apply understanding of place value to multiply tens, hundreds and thousands.

Reading: Class Novel: Bunnicula- Students will refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.

Religion: Mission Statement and Second Step, reflect on goal setting process

Grammar: Verbs

Writing: Haunted House Ad Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely.

Science: Owl Ambush. This is an anchor lesson for our unit on The Human Body.

Vocabulary: Suffix -fu

Library Time!

It’s back! We are heading over to the Greenwood Library on Friday. Remind your student to bring their library card to school.

Homework: Please continue to check and sign your student’s planner daily. If your child is unable to complete their homework, please write a note in the planner. They are responsible for completing the missing work the following night.

Reading: Highlight main idea and details in non-fiction text

Math: Review place value and whole number addition and subtraction. First Chapter Test this week on Tuesday. Then moving on to single digit multiplication.

Vocabulary:Re (Latin origin)- means back or again

Social Studies:Draw a map of the 7 regions of Washington State

Science: Work cooperatively in small groups to meet a challenge: How do we save Fred The Worm?

Religion: Learn about St. John the Evangelist.

Second Step: Reflect on an action plan

Writing: Introduction to writing and the writing process

Grammar: Personal Pronouns

Welcome to Fourth Grade!


         Welcome to Fourth Grade!  Fourth grade is full of learning and growing! We believe that all students can learn in a safe, positive, and supportive environment.  Every year is an adventure we truly enjoy, and we will do our very best to help your child succeed!

May 23 – 27

Thankful for sunshine and flowers!

Math: Students will apply what they learn about Area and Measurement to create a “Dream House”. This fun project will be in lieu of a chapter test. CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.MD.A.3
Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems. 
Writing: Would you rather have a pet chimpanzee or a pet python? Students are answering this question in an opinion essay. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.1
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
Religion: Mary and the Mysteries of the Rosary
Science:  Students will do hands on group work to explore energy  concepts.4-PS3-3. Ask questions and predict outcomes about the changes in energy that occur when objects collide.

Happy Mother’s Day

 

Reading: RL.4.6 Compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narrations  

RL.4.9 Compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes and topics (e.g., opposition of good and evil) and patterns of events (e.g., the quest) in stories, myths, and traditional literature from different cultures (Reader’s Theater) 

Religion: The Rosary and Mary 

Science 4-PS3-1. Use evidence to construct an explanation relating the speed of an object to the energy of that object. 4-PS3-3. Ask questions and predict outcomes about the changes in energy that occur when objects collide

Math : Measurement! Have your kids help you in the kitchen with cooking or around the house with projects that require measuring! This will help deepen the concepts!