Below you will find current unit information for all subjects and any 'need to know' information for the upcoming 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 7: Measurement
- This week we will continue learning about the customary system of measurement. We will also be reviewing various 4th grade math skills in preparation for next week's Milestones math test.
4.2 Math - Unit 4 (5th Grade) : Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
- This week we will focus on learning how to multiply and divide fractions. We will also be reviewing various 4th grade math skills in preparation for this week's Milestones test.
5.1 Math - Unit 6: Volume & Measurement
- This week we will continue deepening our understanding of the customary and metric system of measurement. We will be practicing our conversions in both systems through word problems and real life situations. We will also be reviewing various 4th grade math skills in preparation for this week's Milestones test.
Social Studies / Science - Ecosystems/Reconstruction
- This week we will be wrapping up our ecosystem unit and diving into our final social studies unit, Reconstruction!
Reading & Writing - End of Year Reading/Writing Review
- This week we will be continuing with our end of year review unit in reader's workshop. This is a time where teachers will be 'coaching' students, and students will be participating in 'drills' to practice various 4th grade reading skills in preparation for the 'big game' (Milestones). We do not stress and/or reference Milestones often in class, but we DO remind students that this is a time where we practice and sharpen our skills to be the best fourth grade scholars we can be! We are using our ELA interims we have taken throughout the year to guide us on what skills/standards students need additional practice with.
Important Announcements & Reminders:
- Spring Brook Fair! : We are having a unique, shortened, contactless book fair May 10th -14th!
Click the link below for more information. Remote families may sign up for an in-person preview… spots are limited! This will be a great opportunity to stock up on some new books for summer reading!
NPE Book Fair Information (Click HERE!)
- Book Fair E-Wallet: Please set up an eWallet with a spending limit for your student! https://npemedia.weebly.com/bookfair.html
Your students’ purchases will be charged using this account and you will not be charged for any unused funds. It is a safe easy way for students to make purchases without needing to send in cash or have change sent back home. If you prefer to send cash or check, please label the payment in an envelope with your child’s order the week of May 10th… all orders will be delivered to students based on the returned wish lists or notes from families.
Look for the wish lists to come home Monday or Tuesday May 10th or 11th and please send all orders back the next day… our fair ends Friday, May 14th!
If you have a remote learner at home and want to come in with your child after school to preview the fair, please make an appointment here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4eadaa2ca75-book
- Parent Requests For Student Placement Form for 2021-2022: It is time for us to start creating our classes for the 2021-2022 school year! All teachers and administrators will be taking the time to thoroughly place every child in their new class starting in May. If you wish to provide input for us to use during this placement discussion, please complete this optional survey by May 3rd. We value your input and will take all of it into consideration during our process, but cannot guarantee any requests. If you have any further questions, please contact Diana Zarzour at [email protected]
- STEM Lab Donations: Mrs. Davis is in need of both foam and cardboard egg cartons. If you have any to donate, please send them in with your child or drop off at the front office. Thank you!
- STEAM Day Donations: Our 3rd annual STEAM day is coming up next month! In fourth grade, we are in need of empty, plastic water bottles for one of our activities. If you can donate any, please send them in with your child, or drop them off at school. We greatly appreciate it! :)
- Current Panther Press - In case you missed it! (Published 4/27) : https://www.smore.com/gp5mr
Upcoming Important Dates:
- April 27 - May 6th : Milestone's Testing (3rd-5th)
- April 27 : ELA Part 1
- April 28 : ELA Part 2
- April 29 : ELA Part 3
- May 4 : Math Part 1
- May 5 : Math Part 2
- May 18th : STEAM Day
- May 20th : Field Day
- May 21st : 'Screen on the Green'