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Fire Safety: Firefighters from the Georgetown Fire Department came to visit our fourth graders this past week. The kids have all learned how to “get low and go,” and knowing how to dial 911. Now as older students, it was stressed how important it is NOT to play with fire. The Firefighters shared a video showing a real house fire, in a controlled setting, and explained how the black smoke of a fire is very dangerous for us to breathe. This opportunity to see how quickly fire can spread and destroy a home was an eye-opener for all!
Please discuss with your child your personal escape plan for your home and practice it with them like we do at school. Also, if your smoke detector is 10 years or older, please plan to throw it away and replace it with a new one. Sensors usually do not work well beyond this age.
We thank the Georgetown Firefighters for visiting us and for helping to keep our community safe each day! (And a special thank you to Firefighter Mesman – Dean’s dad!) Image may be NSFW.
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Here’s what we’ve been studying:
Math: We completed Unit 1 and had our test this past week. We will soon begin Unit 2. It will contain multiplication. Please encourage your child to practice their math facts, as this will be helpful to them in the upcoming unit.
Social Studies: We have learned about the Physical Characteristics and Human Characteristics of the United States. We also had the opportunity to research a specific landmark in the US, where it is located and determine what human characteristics changed that specific area.
Writing Workshop: We have continued with our realistic fiction writing, and learned how to think through a strong introduction and conclusion. The children have been working on finalizing their final copy and are feeling proud. We will then listen to each others piece in class as well as prepare to work on another new piece. Image may be NSFW.
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Reading Workshop: Your child may have shared with you that we had been reading, “Tiger Rising,” by Kate DiCamillo, during our Reading Workshop. We are enjoying the feeling of “getting lost in a good book!” The children are understanding how to become empathetic with the character(s), ask questions, and make predictions based off of what is happening in the story. The class is envisioning the story in their minds and enjoying it! Image may be NSFW.
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Important Reminders:
*Book Orders: In interested in placing an order, please submit your order by Friday, October 15. Thanks!
*Early Release Day: We will dismiss at 12:15pm this Friday, Oct. 22. Please let your child know if you would like them to order a sack lunch that day.
*Turkey Trot: 2021 is the 30th Anniversary of the Hudsonville Public Schools Turkey Trot! Join us in celebrating! The event will be VIRTUAL, so you are free to create your own personal course to run, walk, rollerblade, scooter, or whatever you love to do to be active! Complete your Turkey Trot between Oct 30 and Nov 7. Attached here you will find the registration form to fill out to participate!
*Homework: Read a minimum of 20 minutes every night. Remember to log the time and pages on your reading log.
*Math Homework: Please continue to encourage your child to independently try their personal best and return it the following day to school.
Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend!
: ) Mrs. Estefan