Outstanding Students!: During the month of February, a number of students from our classroom were acknowledged with Outstanding certificates. Thank you to these students for SOAR’ing and representing our classroom in such a positive way! 
Here’s what we’ve been studying in Fourth Grade!
Math: Unit 6: Fractions – The class has really embraced and enjoyed learning about how to work with fractions, creating equations with a sum or product, as well as converting them from improper fractions to mixed fractions. This is a shorter and faster moving unit! Thank you for encouraging your child with their take home practice. This additional opportunity to practice has provided a positive boost for all.
Reading: Historical fiction – The children are interested and engaged as we move into our book clubs. They are learning about how to stop and reflect on their reading, as well as how to be a part of a small group and dialogue about their reading. The boys and girls are doing a nice job to encourage participation of one another and how to politely take turns and acknowledge one another’s contributions.
Writing: Literary Essays – We are now transitioning from personal essays into literary essays. The class has a good grasp of the structure of an essay and how to incorporate evidence to support their thesis. We continue to develop our ability to edit and make corrections to our writing.
Science: The class was excited to transition from social studies to science. They are very interested in our unit titled, Built for Survival, and the subject about plants, their structures and its importance to the plant.
Important Information and Reminders:
*GO for the GOLD! March is Reading Month!: Two calendars arrived home with your child this past Friday. The blue calendar is a reading log for your child to document their daily at-home reading (please help your child return it each week for a chance to add their name to a raffle for prizes, like a free book!). The red calendar shows the schedule of special themed dress up days, as well as themed snacks provided to all students by our PTC. (Thank you PTC!!)
*Parent Teacher Conferences: Take place Tues., March 1 and Thurs. March 3. I look forward to seeing you soon!
*Book Fair: Our class will visit on Tues., March 1, at 2:00pm and have an opportunity to purchase on Thurs., March 3 from 2-2:25 pm. The Book Fair will also be open to families during parent teacher conferences.
*Spring Break: No School on Thurs., March 31 through Fri., April 8. School will resume on Mon., April 11.
*Homework: Reading: Read a minimum of 30 minutes every night. Remember to log the time and pages on your reading log and return it to school each day. Math: 1 page, twice a week.
I look forward to meeting with you all very soon!
: ) Mrs. Estefan