Author Day!

What an awesome day! Students were very excited to listen to Lincolon Peirce author of the Big Nate series. He showed the students how to draw characters and how he always wanted to be a cartoonist! He also explained his last name is pronounced "Purse". He also answered students questions and gave out a few T-shirts. 

After our visit with the author, we shared our own work as authors! We celebrated finishing our books today! The students worked hard to create books about a variety of tpoics. We visited all the 4th grade classrooms to read books. 

Have a fun and relaxing spring break!

Math Fun and Other Details 3-7

Students had a good time completing their math activity this week. Students had to work in groups to problem solve.  They were given as much newspaper as they wanted, a small amount of tape, glue, and scissor.  They had to create a 3-D shape that would hold a book. They did a great job working together.  They were creative! Check out their hard work!

Next week:

• We will have a Science test over Electricity on Wednesday.  Student have their vocabulary cards and study guide to study.
• Next Friday is another half day.  Dismissal is 11:50.  Please make sure your child know where they will be going after school. 
• No Friday homework this week!  
• Spring Break is March 17- March 21! 

Donze's Details 2-28

Next week is Read Across America Week!  To celebrate the whole school is decorating our classroom doors to show some of our favorite books.  Our class chose the book Wonder by R. J. Palacio, a fantastic book.  Ask your child about it!

Details for next week:

• We have math test on Wednesday. It will cover area and perimeter.  The study guide was sent home today.

• Next Friday is a half day.  Dismissal will be at 11:50.  No lunch will be served.  Please make sure your child knows how he or she is going home. 

• Optional Spring conferences are on Thursday evening.  If you signed up for a conference a reminder will be sent out to you regarding your conference time.

Have a great weekend!

Donze's Details ~ Feb. 17-21

Today we had high school students come to teach students a variety of social studies lessons as part of the Lindbergh Connections program.  The fourth graders rotated to different stations to learn about Lewis and Clark, the Gold Rush, and the Oregon Trail. The fourth graders had a good time!

Here are a few details for next week:

• We will have an electricity vocabulary quiz on Wednesday, February 26.  The vocabulary cards are in the science section of the binder.

• Six Flags Read to Succeed forms are due! I will accept forms until Tuesday.  This is an optional program.

• Spring Conferences are coming!  Next week I will send an email regarding optional spring conferences.  I have already sent information to you if I feel a conference is needed.  

Electricity

Hi! I'm Morgan and we are learning about electricity. Last week we did an experement on how to light a lightbulb. It was a blast! We had to light it using a battery, aluminum foil, tape and a lightbulb.It was tricky but eventually everyone got it!

In science we are learning  about positive and negative charges and doing experements on picking up different objects with a balloon. We can't wait for a new experiment!

Prism Reminder

Just a reminder that PRISM is this Thursday from 3:45- 7:00.  Please stop by and look at the fantastic projects! After attending PRISM, students need to take their projects home.  

First week of February

Even with a snow day we were able to get a lot accomplished this week!  We began our research for our book we are creating for Writing and took fast a furious notes.  The students are learning and sharing tons of information with each other.

During our technology time students are creating a shared Google presentation about St. Louis to share with students in Irving, Texas.  This is part of  the Virtual Valentine Project.  This project has students use technology to learn about other school and states. We will be sending our project on Valentine's Day and also receiving a project from the student in Texas!  

In math we have been working in our geometry unit.  Students created Symmetry Mosaics to show symmetry.  They did a terrific job!

Here are a few details for next week:

• Wednesday, February 12 is an early release day.  Dismissal is 1:40.  Please make sure your child know where to go after school.

• Next Friday is our class Valentine's Day party.  Students will be allowed to pass our Valentines. If they choose to pass out cards they must have one for each student in class.  We have a total of 21 students. 

• Six Flags read to succeed forms are due on February 20!  There is still time to earn a free ticket to Six Flags this summer.  

• Doodle 4 Google!  Each year Google has a contest to create a doodle around a theme.  This year's theme is "If I Could Invent One Thing To Make The World A Better Place..."  I have explained the contest to students.  With all the indoor recess we are having, I thought it might be fun for students. They can create their design at indoor recess or at home.  This is an OPTIONAL!  For more information click here : http://www.google.com/doodle4google/