Dear Families, There will be optional parent/teacher conferences after school on Wednesday, April 17th. Students will not be attending this conference. Please let me know if you would like to meet and I can send you a schedule of my availability. I will also offer slots throughout the week for those families who are unable to meet on Wednesday. A conferences at this time is not mandatory. I am always happy to meet with families. If you would rather meet closer to the end of the year, I can make time available to do so. It’s hard to believe that we have only eight weeks left of school! Below are a few curriculum highlights: Social Studies This week we wrapped up our Midwestern study with a field trip to Dartmouth Historical Society, which is a former schoolhouse. We split up into mix it up groups to partake in a variety of activities from that time period. We learned how to spin sheep’s wool in order to make bracelets, practiced penmanship using an inkpen, played outdoor games, and completed math and spelling activities. Next week we travel to the west to learn about who lived there before it became the United States. Math
Language Arts The work completed during language arts this past week was connected to social studies. Students reflected on the field trip by writing about their experience, observations, and favorite/least favorite parts. Students buddy read Little House on the Prairie and answered comprehension questions. Fourth graders also identified specific quotes from each chapter that they could clearly visualize. This confirmed that an author's word choice can have a big impact on how the reader interprets the story. Have a wonderful weekend! Warmly, Brigid Comments are closed.
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