Hello! We have entered into our last full month of 4th grade, and I can't believe it. Many of our kids have been saying the same thing. Every subject area has lessons and projects we don't want to miss before our year comes to a close, so we are working hard to take advantage of every time period we have. In math, we took the Unit 10 test on Friday. Please take a look at this test when it comes home next week, and send it back with your signature. Thank you! We are saving all tests and reviews in our math folders, which will come home at year's end. These pages could provide a valuable resource for review before your student enters 5th grade. We will jump into Unit 11 on Monday, with content covering metric and traditional weights, geometric solids, formulas for volume and capacity, and more work with negative numbers. These final units in math have involved more practice with manipulative tools and it's been fun!
In Social Studies, we are into our study of 12 states of the United States that make up the Midwest Region. Our 4th graders are so anxious to begin their own research project about one particular state of their choice, so we are ready to begin that work on Monday. It is so rewarding for me as I see groups of our kids clustered around several large new U. S. maps I've mounted, studying and comparing features and details, and discussing where they have been and what they have seen. Science class has our room smelling strongly of vinegar these days, as we test various rocks for their mineral content. Making predictions of the outcomes of our various experiments has been a valuable exercise in reasoning for our students, and it is fun to see how they are improving their skills. Writing sessions have produced another story project to add to our Language Binders. Nonfiction reading is getting more attention these days, with reading about our country's regions, along with articles about our science topic. Everyone still loves time to 'get lost' in their chapter books as well, so we are always looking for time slots to enjoy them as well.
We will send in our final Scholastic Book Order next week. Also, thank you for your support and help as we embark on one final drive to collect Box Tops For Education during the month of May. The goal for each classroom is 750 Box Tops (and a delicious reward). Our first week netted 30 Box Tops - we have a way to go! The West Middleton Talent Show will take place next Friday afternoon, and every student and teacher will be taking buses to the High School Performing Arts Center to experience a real stage. Another highlight of 4th grade will happen on May 31st, when our three classrooms will take the annual field trip to Little Norway and Cave of the Mounds. A bright green information sheet all about that day hopefully made it home to you this week. Please let me know if you would like to chaperone - as you have read, there is no limit to how many parents join us, and it would be great fun to share this experience together. However, do keep in mind that parents do need to pay their admissions and drive themselves. Many parents meet at school (we will leave at 9:20 that morning), decide to carpool, and follow the buses to each destination. If you are going, we would like to collect your admission money ahead of time along with the $5 we need for our students (the PTO's generosity funds all other costs for our students).
Happy May to all, and I will continue to keep you updated throughout the month on the all the work and fun in Room 117! Melanie Hannam
In Social Studies, we are into our study of 12 states of the United States that make up the Midwest Region. Our 4th graders are so anxious to begin their own research project about one particular state of their choice, so we are ready to begin that work on Monday. It is so rewarding for me as I see groups of our kids clustered around several large new U. S. maps I've mounted, studying and comparing features and details, and discussing where they have been and what they have seen. Science class has our room smelling strongly of vinegar these days, as we test various rocks for their mineral content. Making predictions of the outcomes of our various experiments has been a valuable exercise in reasoning for our students, and it is fun to see how they are improving their skills. Writing sessions have produced another story project to add to our Language Binders. Nonfiction reading is getting more attention these days, with reading about our country's regions, along with articles about our science topic. Everyone still loves time to 'get lost' in their chapter books as well, so we are always looking for time slots to enjoy them as well.
We will send in our final Scholastic Book Order next week. Also, thank you for your support and help as we embark on one final drive to collect Box Tops For Education during the month of May. The goal for each classroom is 750 Box Tops (and a delicious reward). Our first week netted 30 Box Tops - we have a way to go! The West Middleton Talent Show will take place next Friday afternoon, and every student and teacher will be taking buses to the High School Performing Arts Center to experience a real stage. Another highlight of 4th grade will happen on May 31st, when our three classrooms will take the annual field trip to Little Norway and Cave of the Mounds. A bright green information sheet all about that day hopefully made it home to you this week. Please let me know if you would like to chaperone - as you have read, there is no limit to how many parents join us, and it would be great fun to share this experience together. However, do keep in mind that parents do need to pay their admissions and drive themselves. Many parents meet at school (we will leave at 9:20 that morning), decide to carpool, and follow the buses to each destination. If you are going, we would like to collect your admission money ahead of time along with the $5 we need for our students (the PTO's generosity funds all other costs for our students).
Happy May to all, and I will continue to keep you updated throughout the month on the all the work and fun in Room 117! Melanie Hannam
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