Book Clubs Have Arrived in 4th Grade for the First Time EVER!

 

Book Clubs have arrived for the first time ever, but by the reaction of our 4th graders they will be here to stay!  Motivation to read is at an all time high as we save 30 minutes of our reading time for student driven and directed independent reading. The teacher takes a back seat as all activities are planned by the student directors and each member has a very important but specific responsibility such as "Word Wizard," "Stellar Summarizer," "Artful Artist," and "Literary Luminary!"

Most parents also volunteered to take their turn catering healthy snacks for every Friday's meeting when the clubs share their specific work for the week. Believe me, book clubs are the highlight of every day, but especially FRIDAYS! Check out our hallway display to see who signed up for which book across the grade level.

  Reading is so much more fun when you can share what you think of the characters and the plot with your friends!

Fourth grade friends don't always agree, but knowing how to accept different opinions is a lifelong skill.

Sometimes levels don't matter when the interest is high!

Thanks, mom, for sending snacks for our book club meeting! Book Clubs are the most delicious on Fridays. 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                            Catch of the Week

Social Studies–Review Bill of Rights, Citizenship and continue Early Leaders during Westward Expansion

Reading-Book Clubs (work on sheets in folder, always due Friday, and do daily reading assignments)

Language– timed expository writing

Math–continue reviewing geometry and measurement equivalencies with conversions

Science– review types of clouds and understand the water cycle 
 

 

 

 

                                                                 Catch the Wave!

                                                                    (Tests & Projects)

Wed/Science CLOUD QUIZ (description & picture)

Cumulus, Cirrus, Stratus

Thurs/ Math MAP TEST!

Re-study packet this week, if you need to and go to bed by 8:30! 

       Remember to eat a healthy breakfast.

Fri/Reading Vocab TEST and Soc.St./Bill of Rights & Citizenship Test

 

 

 

                                                        Important Dates to Remember:

March 24-Book Fair for our class …  10:05-10:30

March 24-PTA 6:30 pm (PE Performance)

March 25– Orchestra Trip to Converse College (no chaperones needed)

March 26/Thurs.– MAP Math Test and Report Cards!

March 31– Awards Day 8:30

April 1– Moon Phases Calendar Log due

  April 4-12 Spring Break!!