Here’s what we’ve been studying in Fourth Grade!
Math: Unit 2 is underway, and we’ve been busy multiplying using arrays and area models. The class is quickly realizing how helpful it is to know our multiplication facts. *Please offer your child the opportunity to access the Clever site (a link is located right here on our class blog under “For Students,” and “Technology for Kids”). Once your child logs onto Clever, they can access their Moby Max account and practice their Multiplication facts. Thanks for encouraging them and please let me know if you need any help.
Social Studies: Geography – We are well underway with our unit, with a focus in fourth grade on the United States of America. We and gaining an understanding of our world and how to locate our country on the globe. The class is being exposed to lots of vocabulary such as hemisphere, equator, Prime Meridian, and recognizing the seven continents and five oceans. We are excited to learn more about the regions of the U.S. and special characteristics about the states in those areas.
Writing Workshop: We have begun our Realistic Fiction unit in writing. We are understanding how to develop and create a fictional character and conflict, as well as the importance of a good lead. We are excited to continue on our pieces!
Reading Workshop: Our latest book is “The Tiger Rising,” by Kate DiCamillo. We are enjoying the feeling of “getting lost in a good book!” We are understanding how to become empathetic with the character and make predictions based off of what is happening in the story.
An Important Message from our Principal and the Main Office: Due to parking limitations, parties are open to parents that are volunteering to support the party. Party Volunteers: Make sure you are background checked. Keep younger siblings at home to allow for space in the classrooms. Volunteers can arrive 15 minutes before the party begins.
Important Reminders:
*Turkey Trot: This Tuesday, Oct. 23 at Eagle Stadium. If you pre-registered, info and shirt arrived home with your child last week. Late registrations can be done at the gate prior to the Trot at 4:30pm. I look forward to cheering on our fourth grade runners!!
*Picture Retake Day: Next week Tuesday, Oct. 30. Remember to send in the original picture to school with your child for their retake.
*Fall Party: Your child may dress in costume (no blood, gore or weapons) after lunch on Wed., Oct. 31. Please send it in a bag labeled with their name. Our party will take place from 2:30-3:30pm. This will include students and registered parent volunteers. (Please see message listed above).
*Early Release Day: We will dismiss at 12:15pm on Friday, Nov. 2. Please let your child know if you would like them to order a sack lunch that day.
*Homework: Read a minimum of 20 minutes every night. Remember to log the time and pages on your reading log.
*Book-It Calendar: It’s almost the end of the month! Be sure to have all your reading listed and return it to school at the end of the month for a personal pan pizza coupon. 
I hope everyone enjoyed watching the hard fought rival game this past weekend!
: ) Mrs. Estefan