Dear 4th Grade Families,

I hope you all had a great Mother’s Day weekend! We hope you enjoy your gifts! Our class is excited for our field trip this week. We are halfway through May and are learning more and more each day.

Here’s an update of what we are currently learning in class! Don’t forget to check out our most recent episode of the 4th Grade Pod”class” linked below.

Important Dates and Reminders:

  • Monday, May 13: Art with Ms. Sofer
  • Tuesday, May 14: Library
  • Wednesday, May 15 : Field Trip!
  • Friday, May 17: 2pm Dismissal
  • Wednesday, May 22: May Crowning (all are welcome!)

Our Learning:

  • Math: Fractions! Our studies of fractions continue. We focus this week on the meaning of equivalence. Our pattern blocks are used to aid us in our understanding of addition and subtraction with fractions and mixed-numbers!
  • Reading: We continue to read By The Great Horn Spoon, learn new vocabulary, and respond to questions with text evidence. Our reading we will be of chapters 12-14 this week!
  • Writing: Students are revising their reports this week. We are focused on adding topic/concluding sentences, expert words, citations, and details!
  • Grammar: Prepositional Phrases
  • Word Work: We continue on with Words Their Way! This is our differentiated spelling program where we focus on spelling patterns to help us become the best spellers we can be. Spelling words can be found on Vocabulary A-Z + in your child’s planner. It’s always great to practice these throughout the week.
  • Religion: This week, we learn about May Crowning. The 3rd grade will be leading this event, but we have been invited to sing a few songs! We are practicing “Hail Mary/Gentle Woman” and “Immaculate Mary” during our Religion class time. If you are able to join us on May 22, please do! (more details to come)
  • Science: Energy – How is your body similar to a car?
  • Social Studies: Gold Rush – We learn about important people during the Gold Rush!

Homework: Due Tuesday, May 21

  • Reading Homework: Letter to the Teacher
    • This week, we continue with the Letter to the Teacher. After reading 20/min day this week, students will write a letter detailing what they read. Please see your student’s homework folder for more details, as well as your email. One letter summarizing this information is to be completed by next Tuesday. — Have your student check their checklist to see if any improvements could be made.
  • Math Homework:
    • Math Worksheet – Study Link 7.5

Let’s have a great week,

Ms. Schmaeling

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