Happy Last Week of 4th Grade!
June 12th
Mini Golf Challenge
This week we will be completing a STEM Mini Golf activity that incorporates science, technology, engineering, and measurement that will really get their brains going during the end of the school year!
STEM Challenge: Mini Golf Course (Hole in One) Challenge! Students must design a Mini Golf (one hole) that can be successfully completed in one stroke (a hole in one!). They must also craft a putter. Certain types of angles and obstacles in the course are required in their design.
Bridges
This week students will finish their collaborative bridge engineering and building. We will use weights at the end of the week to test the strength of their bridge and see what team built the strongest and most economical bridge.
Novel Study Project
Thank You So Much!
I cannot begin to thank you for all the support you've provided to help make this such an amazing year! I truly feel so lucky to have such a fantastic group of 4th graders to teach this year. It means so much to have such supportive, caring families to work alongside to help support and guide these awesome children as they develop into such outstanding leaders. It has been a privilege to be your child's teacher. Wishing you all a happy, healthy and fun summer!
Congratulations to our homework hot spot winners! They did not miss one homework assignment all year!
Gold Medal Winners
Also a shout out to Catherine, Yuta, Mia, Arunraj, Rory, Aiden, Natasha, Ana, Ryland and Justin who met or exceeded level 8!
Summer Suggestions
- Complete the Summer Learning Challenge: http://www.sbsd.k12.ca.us/Page/3625
- Here is a fantastic resource to utilize for ideas: http://www.sbsd.k12.ca.us/Page/3633
- Daily Reading (include some reading aloud to practice fluency)
- 1x day write in a summer journal and switch off cursive and printing alternate days
- 1x week type an email or letter to a friend, pen pal, family member or me :)
- Typing practice to strengthen typing skills using any of the apps list on the student learning link page http://www.sbsd.k12.ca.us/domain/436
- Practice math fact fluency using flash cards or iPad apps
- Practice and strengthen math concepts using Compass Learning and/or Dreambox
Summer Tutoring with Miss Loriso
I will be available this summer for private tutoring for grades K-5. If you are interested, please email me to learn more.
Upcoming Events & Important Dates
Tuesday, June 13: 4th Grade Ice Cream Social & Yearbook Signing @ 2pm
Friday, June 16: Last day of 4th grade! Minimum day 12:17 dismissal. Class party at Ryan Quigley's after school.
IT HAS BEEN A JOY TEACHING YOUR CHILD THIS YEAR! WISHING YOU ALL A HAPPY, HEALTHY AND FUN SUMMER!
Miss Loriso
Email: nicoleloriso@sbsd.net
Website: www.sbsd.k12.ca.us/SP/
Location: 3901 Townsgate Dr, San Diego CA
Phone: (858) 794-4500