Whirlwind Weeks

     We are cruising right along in 4th grade.  These last 2 weeks have gone by quickly!  In that time we have celebrated Halloween, taken an assessment on Life Science, celebrated our Realistic Fiction writing unit with a "Campout Fort Party," and taken an assessment on Unit 2 for math.  Thanks to those who sent in flashlights (pictures of our celebration are below).  Trimester 1 is quickly coming to a close and Thanksgiving is right around the corner!

Here a a few reminders:

Report cards came home today in backpacks.  They should be sealed when they arrive in your hands.

Conferences are Monday and Wednesday!  I look forward to meeting with you.  

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

Writing: I can draft and publish my realistic fiction story.

Science:  I can review food chains and food webs.       

Social Studies:  I can think about core democratic values:

                             - truth

                             - individual rights

Math:  I can solve multi step word problems with multiplication.

             I can use methods to solve multiplication with numbers in the thousands.

             I can review multiplication multi-digit numbers with different methods.

Reading: I can:
                  -use precise words to describe my characters  
                  -search for patterns to push my thinking about characters
                  -keep theories in mind as I continue to read

Important Dates:

Monday, Nov. 7th - 18th: PE can drive
Monday, Nov. 14th: Parent teacher conferences
Wednesday, Nov. 16th: Parent teacher conferences
Friday, Nov. 18th: Popcorn Friday
Wednesday, Nov. 23-25: Thanksgiving Break; No School
December 2nd: Early release
December 7-8: Parent Club Elf Factory

Campout Fort Party Writing Celebration Pictures