Fabulous Fall

     We are fully into fall here in fourth grade.  That means crazy weather, Thanksgiving break, preparing for the Holiday music program, and digging deeper into our subject areas.  I think we are ready for all of it!  
     Please notice that a letter regarding our new division unit for math came home today.  According to feedback about our multiplication unit, families found the methods of multiplication a bit confusing.  I am hoping that the explanation of the methods that will be taught for division in the letter are helpful.  As always, thank you for your support at home!

Reminders:
Math Unit 2 Retest: Has been moved to Monday.  An optional review page was sent home.  Don't forget that students only retake sections on which they scored a 1 or 2. If your student scored all 3s, he/she does not have to retake the test. 

Holiday Program Info: 
Tuesday, December 13th

Fellowship Reformed Church

6:30pm - K, 1st & 2nd

7:30pm - 3rd, 4th, 5th

Thanksgiving Break: Starts next week!  Remember that we are off on Wednesday and come back on Monday (specific dates are below).

Here is what we learned in 4th grade this past week:

Writing: 
I can use what I have learned about narrative writing to complete a narrative piece from beginning to    
     end on my own. 
I can review opinion essay writing.    

Social Studies:  I can think about core democratic values and write about them:

• Pursuit of Happiness
• Common Good
• Equality
• Popular Sovereignty

Math: 

I can evaluate my math assessment and make goals for learning.

I can review multiplication, rounding/estimation, place value, and explaining multiplication.
I can divide with remainders.
I can use multiplication patterns to divide with zeros.

I can use methods for dividing. 

Reading:

I can pay attention to character's motivations and struggles.

I can notice recurring themes.
I can use motifs to lead to lasting thoughts.
I can read and answer questions about my reading.

Important Dates:

Wednesday, Nov. 23-25: Thanksgiving Break; No School
December 2nd: Early release
December 7: Parent Club Elf Factory
December 13th: Holiday Program at 7:30pm
December 21st: Classroom Holiday Party

Here are some pictures of our Thanksgiving opinion writing.  Students had to take the perspective of a turkey and write about why people should serve something other than turkey for Thanksgiving.  We will finish drafting them next week.