June

Hello Parents!

We are in our last three and a half weeks!  Can you believe it!?!  We have a busy three weeks.  We have the exciting Pequot and Colonists unit.  During this unit we will visit Sturbridge Village.  We will need many parent volunteers for this trip.  The trip is on Friday the 12th.  A field trip permission form will be sent home this week.  The first seven adult chaperones randomly selected by the permission form due date will pay a discounted price.  The other adult volunteers can still go but must pay full price admission.

Pay close attention to this month's calendar for important dates and events.

Grade 4 Newsletter Article for the June 2009 Newsletter

What’s Happening in the Fourth Grade?

The fourth graders have completed their study of geology, which was culminated with the trip to the rock quarry.  Students worked hard to find samples of feldspar, mica, quartz, pegmatite, and the ever elusive beryl (Mrs. Garbart has looked at the quarry for beryl for seven years with no luck L).  The students were able to create nice collections of their best samples, so be sure to ask your child about their collection, and ask your child about the practical uses for each sample.  We will end the year in science with a focus on rivers, streams, and erosion.

The students have been working hard during their literacy block on becoming expert poets.  Using the text, Love That Dog, the students followed the touching story of a reluctant poet who ends up becoming a true fan of poetry.  The students were able to create a great deal of poetry that was inspired by the poems presented in the text.  I encourage the students to read the book a second time if they enjoyed it.  Next time you visit the Fourth grade hallway, look for samples of student poetry on the bulletin boards.  Below are a few samples of student work.