4th Grade Newsletter
March 7-11
4th grade PARENT MEETING
Dr. Wallace will discuss space camp and 5th grade math classes.
March 18th 11:45am in the AV Room following pioneer day activities
Friday, Mar 18, 2016, 11:45 AM
AV Room
Welcome Ms. DeSha!
Report Cards
March 18th, 8:00-12:00
LOOK FOR AN EMAIL TO COME THIS WEEK (Feb. 29-Mar. 3rd) ABOUT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR PIONEER DAY
Please see below the two main areas we need your help with to make this day the absolute best for your little pioneer!
OUTFITS: Please start planning a pioneer child outfit with your child. You can always check with previous 4th graders for ideas or check the internet for examples. Here is one website with ideas: http://www.thepolkadotattic.com/pioneer.htm
LUNCH: To make the day even more meaningful, pack a pioneer lunch! Lunches were usually packed in a bucket or pail. Food could include corn, fruit, nuts, jam, jellies, honey, potatoes, carrots, beans, other vegetables, wild game, eggs, bread, etc...
WHAT WE ARE LEARNING THIS WEEK
ELA:
RL 4.2 Determine the theme of a story, drama or poem
RL 4.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text
L4.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships
Reading Street Comprehension Skill: Generalization
Refer to assignment sheet for spelling list.
MATH:
4.MD.4-Make a line plot to display a data set of measurements in fractions of a unit (1/2, ΒΌ, 1/8). Solve problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions by using information presented in line plots. For example, from a line plot find and interpret the difference in length between the longest and shortest specimens in an insect collection.
Social Studies: Alabamians and WWII
Science: Earth and Space Science