News for the week of October 19-23!

Money Bus was a hit. Thank you to Mr. Panyard, Mrs. Graves, and Mrs. Collier for spending Friday with the class. I heard nothing but rave reviews about our students’ attitudes. They were very respectful and polite.

 

I can’t believe that the first quarter ends on Friday. I have enjoyed getting to know each child. I anticipate a great rest of the year.

 

I look forward to meeting with you and your student next week!  Please be prompt. I have a tight conference schedule. I will be discussing your child’s first quarter progress and goals for second quarter. Conferences will be held in my room. If you have any questions, please call the school office or email. A reminder of the conference time and date will come home in your child’s Thursday Folder. There will be a 1:00 dismissal on Tuesday, October 27 and Wednesday, October 28. There will be no school on Thursday, October 29 and Friday, October 30 for Fall Break!

 

Students may bring in Halloween treats on Wednesday, October 28. There are 26 students in the fourth grade. Please make sure your child brings in a treat for all 26 students.

 

The students continue typing their scary stories. I hope to finish the stories by next week.

 

Math Pentathlon will begin on Friday! Every other Friday, students will learn and play five problem solving games. A Math Pentathlon Tournament will be held in April at Ben Davis High School for any 4^th/5^th grader who wants to participate.

 

We will continue to study multiplication! Students will learn how to solve 2 digit by 1 digit numbers mentally and with paper and pencil. Please continue to study math facts.

 

We began our novel, Because of Winn Dixie. Because of Winn Dixie is a story about friendship. The story begins when 10 year old, Opal, moves to Naomi, Florida. She has no friends, and is still grieving the loss of her mother, who left when she was three years old. Her father works constantly, and Opal is very lonely. When she stops thinking about herself and gives time, care, and attention to others, she finds happiness.

 

In English, students are identifying direct objects, indirect objects, and predicate nominatives. We will wrap up this unit next week.

 

In religion, students are creating a Sacrament book!  

 

Please continue to place your dismissal number in your windshield when picking up your child. Thanks for your cooperation.

 

Have a great week!