Mrs. Halley Grade 4

It’s back! We are heading over to the Greenwood Library on Friday. A permission slip was sent home and I have attached one in case you need it. Let me know if you would like to walk with us. We leave will meet outside of our classroom at 10:30. Remind your student to bring their library card to school.

Homework: Please continue to check and sign your student’s planner daily. If your child is unable to complete their homework, please write a note in the planner. They are responsible for completing the missing work the following night. Homework should take between 15 and 30 minutes.

Thanks for all of your support and help with the Jog-A-Thon.

Reading: Highlight main idea and details in non-fiction text

Math:

Vocabulary:Re (Latin origin)- means back or again

Social Studies:Draw a map of the 7 regions of Washington State

Science:Conduct an experiment

Religion:Learn about St. John the Evangelist.

Second Step:Reflect on an action plan

Writing:Introduction to writing and the writing process

Grammar:Personal Pronouns

It was wonderful seeing so many of you for Curriculum Night. For those who could not attend look inside your student’s Take Home Folder for classroom information. Please note the enclosed information that volunteers will be asked to fill out a Volunteer COVID Vaccination Attestation   form. We will be asking for classroom volunteers beginning in  October. The school has many opportunities to volunteer right now! Check out the options here.

Thursday is Fourth Grade Jog-A-Thon day with free dress/running attire. Keep those pledges coming! We are so excited for this awesome event. Thank you for your incredible support!

We finish our MAP testing on Monday with the Science portion. Any makeups for the MAP tests will happen later this week and next. The kids are showing a positive and growth mindset while taking these tests. Great work everyone!

Reminders: 

Wednesday, September 21 Blessing of the Backpacks before school. Please see suggested items to donate on this list.

Thursday, September 22 4^th Graders JOG!

A few Curriculum Notes

Vocabulary: Un

Grammar: Nouns and Adjectives

Social Studies: Regions of Washington State

Second Step/Religion: Evaluating a plan

Reading: Text Structure and Vocabulary

Writing: 3 types of writing

Science: Save Fred

We begin each day with our Morning Meeting. This time builds relationships and establishes classroom routines.

Religion Second Step 4^th graders are learning how to set and work towards a goal by selecting a class goal that is specific, challenging, and doable.

Growth Mindset: Label and define the function of different areas of the brain

Reading: We will use the picture book A Bad Case of Stripes to RL.4.1 Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text . 

Social Studies: Name symbols that represent the state of  Washington.

Science: Students will observe, wonder, ask questions, and record results of the Termite Experience. 

Welcome to Fourth Grade! We believe that all students can learn in a safe, positive, and supportive environment. Every year is an adventure we truly enjoy, and we will do our very best to help your child succeed!