Dear Fourth Grade Families,

Here’s our week in 4thgrade…

Math: We are continuing Unit 7 this week. We are working on writing fractions as decimals and comparing fractions. 

ELA:

-Writing: We are getting back on track with our informative writing unit! We are in the process of selecting our first chapter for our westward expansion book. We are also beginning our research in reading.

-Reading: We are continuing our Reading Responses. Remember nightly homework is to read 20-30 minutes! In class we are working on researching a topic under the larger topic westward expansion. Ask your 4thgrader what topic they selected. 

-Vocabulary: We are on our second week of Unit 13. Remember that these words are available on SpellingCity.com for practice. We will be taking our test this week.

-Spelling: Spelling Words come from Unit 27 this week. Our test will be on Thursday this week.

Social Studies:We are working on our fifth chapter in our books. This week we learn about immigration and the Chinese Exclusion Act. 

Science:We are continuing our Chapter 6: Rapid Changes on Earth. We will be learning about volcanoes this week.

Religion:We are working from Chapter 21 this week. We have begun our lessons on the eight Beatitudes and will continue throughout the next few weeks. 

Homework: 

Monday: Reading Response Journals – Math Worksheet – Finish Vocabulary Classwork

Tuesday: Reading Response Journals – IXL Math Skill P.7 – Finish Spelling Classwork

Wednesday: Reading Response Journals – Math Worksheet – Study Spelling

Thursday: Reading Response Journals – IXL Math Skill P.21 – Study Vocabulary

Friday: Have a great weekend!

School Notices:   

  • Art class with Ms. Nancy on Tuesday
  • Palmisano Writing Contest winners announced tomorrow! Our 4thgrade finalists are: Lorenzo P., Sophia R., Nicholas G., Liam T., and Fiona C.
  • Library will be on Wednesday
  • PE will be on Monday and Tuesday of this week. Music will be on Wednesday and Thursday.
  • Stations of the Cross on Friday at 11am in the church
  • Friday is a half-day of school.

Upcoming Events:

  • Next Tuesday, 4thgrade will have a visit from RAYS. Please see the letter in your students red folder! 

Have a wonderful week!

Mrs. Basamanowicz

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