Sorry for the delayed posting…

This week:

Math: We will be reviewing measurement skills Monday and Tuesday in preparation for Wednesday’s final unit 5 test where students will be asked to complete questions similar to the ones they missed on the review.  We will then do a mini review of geometry before the review test for unit 8 on Friday.  I know it is hard with two math tests in a week, but students were studying two math units prior to M-STEP and we need to assess their understanding.  We will spend the beginning on next week reviewing skills they miss on the geometry review before their final test on Geometry next Wednesday.

Reading / Writing: We are digging into poetry this week.  Students will be reading poetry as well as applying what they’re reading in order to compose their own poetry pieces.  Students already seem very excited for this unit.  Students are encouraged to bring in and share any poetry books they have at home.  As with all writing, the more they read of a particular genre, the better they get at writing within that genre as well.

Science: As we have finished piloting the science unit, we will be covering some of the other 4th grade units that were not covered in our pilot through a condensed format.  We will be looking again at circuits, but not focusing on open vs closed circuits and developing switches to operate our circuits.

 

Other announcements…

• Today students will be looking through the book fair and making their wish lists.  Our class will return to the book fair on Thursday to make any purchases.  Remember, this spring book fair is Buy One, Get One Free.  This is a great opportunity to score some great deals on books for summer reading.
• Students will be using the remaining computer blocks of the school year (each Thursday afternoon) to research a topic of their own choosing.  They will get to present their research to their classmates the last week of school.
• This Friday, 5/12, is an early release for students.  Students will be sent home at 12:15.