Below you will find current unit information for all subjects and and any 'need to know' information for the week. Parents, if you ever have any questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher. We hope you have a great week!
- The Fourth Grade Team
Current Unit Information:
4.1 Math - Unit 5: Fractions and Decimals
- This week we will continue learning about decimal notation, as well as reading and writing decimals. We will have a QUIZ on Friday (3/5) on the 4NF5 & 4NF6 standards (everything taught thus far in Unit 5).
4.2 Math - Unit 3 (5th Grade) : Multiplying and Dividing Decimals
- This week we will be diving into our new unit, 5th grade math Unit 3: Multiplying and Dividing Decimals. This week we will be focusing on strategies for multiplying decimals.
5.1 Math - Unit 5 : 2D Figures
- This week we are continuing to learn about about shared attributes among 2D shapes in order to compare and contrast as well as build a hierarchy of shapes.
Science - Unit 4: Abolitionist Movement/Equal Rights/ Women's Suffrage (SS Mini Unit)
- Before we dive into our Civil War unit, we will have a 'mini' unit this week on the Abolitionist Movement/Equal Rights/ Women's Suffrage.
Reading - Unit 5: Historical Fiction Book Clubs (Genre: Historical Fiction)
- During this unit, we will be learning all about how to read historical fiction chapter books, as this is a new, and challenging genre for students. This week we will continue with our read aloud Number the Stars. We will 'journal' daily in our Number the Stars journal as we practice various reading skills, and we will then apply those skills while reading our independent historical fictions novels!
Writing - 🏀March Madness (Test Prep Unit)
- This week we will be dividing into our FUN test prep unit, March Madness! Click on the buttons below to learn about our March Madness unit, as well as the first project students will be completing to review informational and opinion writing standards!
Important Announcements & Reminders:
- Weekly Lesson Plans (Repeat from Last Week): You will notice this week that our usual 'Lesson Plans' button is gone :) We are transitioning back to our normal weekly content/unit updates (how we shared what the students were learning pre-covid) . This was worked back into our blog a few weeks ago (see above). Please reference the above unit updates to know what your child is learning about in the different subjects! Also - you are ALWAYS welcome to check our Teams to see past assignments that have been graded (with feedback provided) or current assignments. Your child can show you how to view these 😉
- Exceptional Children's Week! Next week is Exceptional Children’s Week 2021! Each day will have a FUN theme students can participate in, as we celebrate how we ALL have the Right to be Exceptional!
- Monday, March 1- Door Decorating with Homeroom Class
- Tuesday, March 2- Panther Pages & Pjs! Wear your FAVORITE Pjs and bring your FAVORITE book as we celebrate Read Across America Day!
- Wednesday, March 3- Crazy Apparel Day -Express yourself with a crazy hat, crazy socks, - anything CrAzY!
- Thursday, March 4- Follow your Dream - Dress for your future career!
- Friday, March 5- Superhero Day & Door Judging - Dress like your favorite superhero
- Monday, March 1- Door Decorating with Homeroom Class
- Panther Pages & Pjs!
- Current Panther Press (Published 2/23) : https://www.smore.com/qdjwx
Upcoming Important Dates:
- March 1-5 : Exceptional Children's Week!
- March 2 : Panther Pages & Pjs!
- March 4 : 4th Grade Brain Building!