Thanks to all who've signed up for parent-teacher conferences. I look forward to sharing all of the wonderful things your child has been learning in fourth grade. If you haven't claimed your spot, please let me know which remaining time you'd like!
Hearts of Gold is here! This year EGRPS is raising money for the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan. Last week you received a letter explaining our goal and a bag to collect any funds raised. Many students have done creative things in the past to earn this money. I'd love to see pictures of what our students are doing to help contribute to this worthy cause. Please send in any amount collected ($10 is the goal) by October 16th.
If you are interested in purchasing a HOG t-shirt, they will be available at school on October 7,9,11 and October 14,15,16,17. Shirts cost $15.
You may have heard that the Homecoming parade has been rescheduled for October 16th at 4:30. I hope to see you there!
The October book order is being submitted on Friday! HB4N7 is our class code. Scholastic has recently unveiled a new digital flyer. This features more books and occasionally, better prices. It is linked HERE.
Don't you just love a book recommendation from a friend? I think it's so cool that this sticky note trend has started with our realistic fiction books!
Upcoming Events!
Variety Show- October 10th 6:30
Grace Lin Author Visit- October 14th
Hearts of Gold money collection and PARADE!- October 16th (parade starts at 4:30)
Parent-teacher conferences- October 17 and 22nd
Swimming(12:20-1:20)- October 24th
No School!- October 25th
Halloween Party- October 31st at 1:15
Halloween Parade- October 31st at 2:30
This week in fourth grade:
We concluded The Tiger Rising by Kate DiCamillo. It is such a rich novel with a plethora of things for us to discuss. To celebrate the completion of this unit, we had a soap carving party! Our main character Rob used whittling as a way to cope with stressful things in his life. We made our own creations out of soap! See below for pictures. We will take the end of unit assessment on Friday and will begin unit 2 next week! We are looking forward to our visit with author Grace Lin next Monday!
In math we are beginning to learn strategies to multiply 2 digit by 2 digit numbers. Many of the strategies are similar to ones we learned in the last chapter. Please take the time to work on math homework with your fourth grader, this is challenging work!
In science we will be wrapping up our life science unit this week. We will take the assessment on Monday 10/14. A study guide will come home on Friday! Take a look this weekend.
