2017...Here we come!

Cheers to a new year!  Your fourth grader took some time this week to think of some goals that they would like to accomplish in 2017.  He or she made a goal for Reading, Writing, Math, and a behavior goal.  Students took their time and wrote a thoughtful goal for each.  Feel free to ask your student what they wrote down!  I am excited to see what this year holds for each of them!

Reminders:

Moon Phase Quiz:  Will take place on Monday.  Foldables were sent home to study.  Here is a fun rap that goes over the moon phases: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQRNzepe4wI
and another fun song to help:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkvlrWpsnuQ

Can Drive: One day left of the can drive.  Send in any empty cans or bottles to help support the 5th graders on their quest to raise funds for camp.  Our class could win a fun party with a 5th grade class if we bring in the most cans!

Early Release: Is Friday!  School ends at 12:15.

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

Writing: 
I can revise my opinion essay.

I can edit my opinion essay.

I can draft my opinion essay.

I can  publish my opinion essay.

Science:  

I can observe phases of the moon.

I can name the phases of the moon.

I can put the phases of the moon in order.

I can review the moon phases.

Math: 

I can tell what expressions and equations are.

I can review order of operations.

I can use properties to help simplify and solve equations.  

Reading:

I can recognize and organize comparison in informational text.

Important Dates:

January 3rd-9th: 5th Grade Can Drive
Januray 10th: Parent Club meeting at 9:00am at Sprinkles
January 13th: Early release day; School ends at 12:15
January 20th: Popcorn Friday
January 26th: Skating party at 6:30
February 3rd:  Early release day; School ends at 12:15
February 6th: Winter break; no school