What's Happening in Room 30....

Important Announcements:

• We will visit GEMPP Conservation Area on Tuesday.  The students need to bring a sack lunch and drink, and I would recommend applying sunscreen before school.

• Crestwood will be raising money for the National Children's Cancer Society this week; "Penny Wars for Sun Safety".  Each day this week, the students can bring in loose change and help spread the word about protecting your skin against skin cancer.  (See the daily themes below).  The winning Penny Wars grade level will receive a special reward on Olympic Day!

• Twelve students have completed the 4th grade ALEKS pie! Wow! These students will celebrate with a pizza lunch on Wednesday.

Dates to Remember:  

Monday: "Protect Your Face and Wear a Hat!
Tuesday: "Be Cool and Wear Your Shades"
                  GEMPP Field Trip - Bring a sack lunch and drink
                  Environmental Club at 3:30
Wednesday: "Aloha" to Cancer - wear Hawaiian clothing
Thursday:   "Flip Out for Sun Safety" - wear flipflops                        
Friday: Olympic Day! 

   

What's Happening in Our Room....

Reading Workshop: 

• The students will continue reading their fantasy fiction book with their book clubs.  They will write questions from their reading to promote discussions during their meetings.  

Writer's Workshop:

• The students will continue to research a country's government and create a presentation to share with the class.  Presentations will begin on Friday.

Math:

• We will spend time working in math stations this week and review 4th grade concepts in small groups.
• I will introduce negative numbers to the students and teach them how to add positive and negative integers.

Science

• The students have enjoyed spending time outside as they study and observe nature in our school ecosystem.  We will end our unit with a field trip to GEMPP Missouri Conservation Area on May 17th.

Social Studies:  

• The students will continue to learn about the government of the United States, the 3 branches of government and the responsibilities of each.