Summer Reading

Thank you to all parents for your support and open communication throughout the year!

I have one final reminder:
All Achieve 3000 accounts will remain open throughout the summer.
In addition to being great practice for keeping reading and English skills in good form during the summer, reading two articles per week can lead to an increased reading lexile.
Miss Barry will print out all log-in details at the end of the summer, and these records will be given to the Grade 5 teachers to use as a first grade towards English.

For parents and students searching for additional (and maybe more entertaining) reading material during summer, below is a link to Education World's reading suggestions for Grade 4 students going on to Grade 5.

http://www.educationworld.com/summer_reading/4th_grade.shtml

Happy reading, and enjoy your summer!

Scientists Study Ancient Frog Trapped In Amber 99 Million Years Ago

Today's Science video:




Click here for an article with further details.

Spirals, Fibonacci, and Being a Plant

Here are some more videos about maths in nature and the Fibonacci Sequence.

Week 39

Dear Parents and Students,

As this will be the final full newsletter I post here for the year, please let me take the opportunity to thank all students and parents for a productive year in Grade 4. It has been a privilege to watch everyone grow and develop throughout the year, and I look forward to seeing you all continue that growth in Grade 5. Don't forget to wave as you walk past your old classroom!

We still have four days of Grade 4 left, and this is what we have been doing for the past week:

We completed our final tests in Maths with a Cumulative Test and Benchmark Test. With all our tests and formal lessons out of the way, we will spend some of our time in our last few Math classes reviewing any areas we feel need attention, and for the rest of the time exploring how Maths, nature, and Art can all be connected.

In our Literacy Workshop, we completed our final lessons in grammar, and we also read a biography about a famous baseball player in New York during the early part of last century. Next week we will spend some time writing a friendly letter, and we will also watch another production of Alice in Wonderland and make further comparisons to what we have already seen and read.

In Science, we have completed our final unit dedicated to Life Science. Next week we will be reviewing Chapter 5 in our books, and reflecting on the entire unit.

In Social Studies, we have spent the week applying our map-making skills. The quality of maps created this week is very impressive, and is a good indicator of how much we have developed our skills throughout the year.

As you know, next week begins on Tuesday, and Friday will be a half-day. Some other important details are as follows:

·      Thursday, 21 June - Final Assembly will be held at 1:30pm for the whole ED in the Auditorium.

·      Friday, 22^nd June – Lunch will be from 11:50-12:20 and unfortunately, no students will be allowed to leave during that time. Older SD siblings will need to wait for their younger siblings. 

Pick up times on Friday:

·      Parent pick up at 12:20pm

·      Buses depart at 12:30pm

·      Taxis depart at 12:35pm 

I hope you all enjoy the long weekend, and I'll see you next Tuesday!

Important Dates:       

     

      Sun, 17^th Jun:              Fathers’ Day

      Mon, 18^th Jun:            Dragon Boat Festival – no school

      Thu, 21^st Jun:              Final School Assembly

            Fri, 22^nd Jun:               Last day of school (half day)

Happy birthday, Ingrid, Aimee, Alyssa, and Ryan!

Student of the Week, Week 39

Congratulations to Miwa!

Miwa always puts forth her best efforts, and this week is no exception. In all lessons and tasks, she has been trying her best, and participating as much as possible. Thanks for the enthusiasm, Miwa, well done!

Math and Art

If you would like to watch today's video again...

Homework, Thursday, 14th June

Please find some time between now and next Friday (June 22) to complete The 4C Reflection form. A link has also ben sent to your email address. You may revise and edit your form  later if you can't fill it all in at once. Please remember to click on SUBMIT each time, or your answers will be lost.
Click here for the form.

Did you enjoy our lesson about fractals?  Here is the video for if you would like to watch it again.