Friday, March 6th

Here's What's Happening in Fourth Grade...

Students finished their Math PARCC tests this week and did an amazing job! Thank you for your support throughout this week.

Math - Students worked on understanding how to convert measurements within the metric system.  They also practiced solving story problems involving elapsed time and measurement.  Students will be taking a test over 5th grade units 1 and 2 on Friday.  We will be reviewing in class for this test. all week.  Study guides will go home Thursday to use for review.

Language Arts- This week students continued to draft their fiction narratives.  They also worked with partners to edit and revise their drafts.  Next week, we are going to begin publishing.  We also reviewed skills needed or the PARCC reading test the students will be taking next.

Science - Students began studying our new unit called Simple Machines this week.  They watched an introductory video on the simple machines: ramp, wheel and axle, pulley, and lever.  Next students did a simple experiment on force and defined what force is - a push or pull.  We discussed how gravity and friction are two types of force.

Social Studies - Students continued to work on their immigration cooperative group activity.  They  calculated the distance it took each family to travel and estimated their expenses for their journey.

Important Information...

- Students received their science unit tests and Ecosystem reading assessments in their Friday Folders.  Please help your child select an item for their portfolio and return in to school this week.

- PARCC testing will be taking place Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoon this week.

- Math Test Friday over Units 1 & 2 (5th Grade)