Language Arts: Note: Spelling is a nightly homework assignment in 4th grade. Unit Theme: Networks Wk 1 Essential Question: How can visiting new places expand understanding of our place in the world? Unit 1 Goal: I can learn more about narrative nonfiction by analyzing author's purpose in an autobiography. Spelling Goal: Note: Spelling is a nightly homework assignment in 4th grade. Spell multi-syllabic words with closed syllables; open syllables, VCe syllables; vowel teams including digraphs and diphthongs and r-controlled vowels. U1 W1 List: Suffixes crying, cried, cries, shipped, shipping, tagged, scarier, scariest, sadder, saddest, earlier, earliest, lazier, laziest, supplies, denied, trying, prettier, prettiest, huger Grammar: Subjects and Predicates Writing: Personal Narrative Scholastic Book Club Code: QCTMR when ordering on-line. AR - Each quarter, students must meet their AR goal to attain the full 100 points required for their reading grade. A helpful website to see if a book is available for AR testing: www.arbookfind.com |
Math: Freckle code : 68p5tp If using at home, log into https://www.freckle.com The most important thing you can do to help your child in math this year is to focus on mastering all multiplication facts (0-10) as quickly as possible. We will be learning 2-digit multiplication and long division before the end of the first semester. Students should be able to complete 100 facts in 5 minutes. A deck of multiplication and division flash cards for home use is highly suggested for practice (or a purchased membership to REFLEX from the APP store). Freckle is also an option (free). Note: Home Links are a nightly homework assignment in 4th grade if we don't finish in class. Unit 1: Traditional U.S. addition and subtraction. Upcoming Classroom Events: -First Day of School is September 6th, 2022 -Class Mass in Pierz October 14 A good website for parents - if in question about what your child is reading or viewing is commonsensemedia.org. The site provides information about books/movies based on age appropriateness, violence, sexual content etc... |
Social: Our focus this year will be on the regions of the United States along with memorizing all 50 states and capitals. |
Science:
In 4th grade, we will use Mystery Science which is an online platform for education with accompanying experiements and assessments that align with the MN standards. Our first unit will be learning about the human body and systems. Health: REMEMBER to assist your child in selecting a healthy snack for morning break. Fruit, yogurt or other healthy foods are encouraged vs. crackers, cookies and other snack foods that have little nutritional value. -We will be Learning about the Top 20 this year. |
Religion:
Our religion series is called Christ Our Life. This weeks topic: We come to know God. Students should be working to memorize the Apostles Creed and Ten Commandments at home. Class Mass Schedule: (Dress up or wear your blue school logo shirt on all mass days) Class Mass Schedule: October 14 November 23 March 17 May 12 - St. John's |
SPECIALS:
Gym: Tuesday and Thursday 12:30 to 1:10p Library: Wednesday 2:25-2:55 Computer: Monday and Thursday 10:55-11:35 Music: Wednesday and Friday 10:55-11:35 Lunch/Recess: 11:35-12:23 daily (recess 1st) Clergy visit: TBD School Mass: Friday 8:20-9:30 (dress appropriate for church/ school logo shirts or dress clothing). |