Check out the latest from Mrs. Cook's 4th Grade

Literacy:

We had our second round of book club talks. Conversations about the books lasted 15 minutes this time. The goal is to move up to 20-25 minutes next time. Students should be reading with their partner in mind, and preparing discussion items for the their next meeting. Please make sure that section 3 of your books are read and 3 or more post-its are ready to be discussed for Tuesday, Feb. 16.

Writing Sample:  Drafts and final copies were finished up this week. Feedback will be given and results distributed to families on March 7.

Math:

We are moving along with our work on math mastery of multiplication facts 0-12. When students master their multiplication facts, they will then move on to division facts. Practicing the basic facts at home will help with this. Some ways to practice are to create flash cards, practice online games, write out the facts several times, etc.

We continue our exploration of fractions. This week we reviewed and practiced adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers with common denominators. Strategies used include using an area model, decomposing fractions (breaking them into smaller chunks), and adding and subtracting.

Personal Inquiry:

Students are in the research phase of their personal inquiry this week. The primary source of information this week is the internet. They are spending at least one hour a day, and often more, researching and collecting information for their projects. Not only are they researching, but they are monitoring their own learning along the way and adjusting their goals as they go. Next week, we will shift the research to other sources, such as books, interviews, surveys, etc. Keep up the great work!

Parent Teacher Conferences:

Parent teacher conferences are next week, February 16 and 17. Students are preparing to show their latest and greatest in learning with you. Email me if you need a reminder about your scheduled time.

FROM THE PCA

Bearcats! Get your 80's groove on with the PCA at our 80's Dance Party.

Friday, 12th February - 6:00 to 9:00 pm - Little Theater.

Prizes for best in costume await you! Join us and let your inner Madonna and Billy Idol out to dance!

Tickets will be available for sale in front of the ES Office Thursday and Friday at the end of school.

Link to 80s Dance Party

Coming Up:

Feb 12: 80’s Party from 6-9pm sponsored by PCA

Feb 16-17:  Parent Teacher Conferences - School dismissed at 12:00 noon

Feb. 19:  Sports Day

Enjoy your long weekend!