Parent Luncheon Presentation

This week we learned about the purpose of our skull. We tried to practice our engineering and cooperation skills as constructed a structure to protect our egg (brain). It was a blast!

Chaperones Needed...Please!

Our Jefferson City Field Trip is quickly approaching and we are in need of additional adults to join us.  During this trip we will visit the Capitol and the Governor's Mansion.  Please contact Ms. Kunkel ASAP if you are able to help out.  Thanks!

Thursday, September 17th

Week Two Update

This week we have continued setting up our routines and going deeper into various content areas. In reading, we have practiced our expectations and focused on building our stamina.  We are currently breaking our reading into two small chunks of time.  This will allow us to build our reading muscles and ensure all readers are successful during our reading workshop. 

Reading Stamina Expectations:

- Pick a SMART spot to read

- Be prepared with just-right books

- Start reading right away

- Stay focused and enjoy a good book

In science, we are very busy studying the human brain.  This week we focused on the anatomy and learned about different parts of the brain.  Some of those parts included the hippocampus, amygdala, occipital lobe and more. Our goal is to learn about the brain and then learn how we can control it. This will include understanding how our emotions, memory, and learning processes work. My hope is if students understand how their brain works they will embrace new academic challenges and be able to appreciate learning struggles as moments of growth.  Next week, we will discuss how to keep the brain healthy, control emotions, and be mindful.  

We have spent the past few weeks of math refreshing our place value and addition skills. Next week we will begin our multiplication unit. Multiplication will be a major focus of fourth grade math. Basic multiplication facts should be mastered and memorized, but I understand they may have lost a little bit over the summer. 

Homework?

I am still pondering the best way to do homework this year. The most beneficial thing you can do for your child as homework at the moment is to practice math facts and encourage them to read. These two things will make a world of difference!