Dear 4th Grade Families,

It’s almost Christmas Break! We are excited and cherishing our time together. 🙂

Here’s an update of what we are currently learning in class! Also, don’t forget to check the end of this post for the latest episode of our podcast!

Important Dates and Reminders:

• Friday, December 15: 12pm Dismissal, Donuts and Milk Distributed (from Presale which ended Tuesday 12/12), Nutcracker Performance!
• Monday, December 18 — Monday, January 1: Christmas Break!
• Tuesday, January 2: School Resumes, no PE
• Wednesday — Friday, January 3-5: Family Conferences, Dismissal at 11:30am

Our Learning:

• Math: Decimals! This week, students use their understanding of decimals to do some “holiday shopping” where they will add and subtract from their given balance.
• Reading: Nonfiction! How can we read nonfiction well? We focus this week on text structures. — We also read a few winter-themed books!
• Writing: Opinion — What makes a strong opinion essay? This week, we practice the foundational skills of an opinion essay within a winter theme.
• Grammar: Capitalization — This week, we sharpen our skills and take our quiz.
• Religion: We learn about each week’s focus in Lent. We write prayers about these things: hope, peace, joy, and love.
• Science: The Birth of Rocks — We continue our focus on volcanoes and expand our knowledge about different types of lava.
• Social Studies: This week, we wrap up our studies of the European Explorers who ventured to California. Next up in our learning, Missions and Mexican Rule!

Homework: no homework over the break! 🙂

• There is no homework assigned over the break. Please take time to enjoy each other’s company. Reading is encouraged, but no written work is needed.

Let’s have a great week and we’ll see you in the new year!

Ms. Schmaeling