Week of Feb 28th

We had a pretty great week in fourth grade! 

KAT Fundraiser Envelops are due next week! February 28th - March 4th

I'm on the hunt for a digital timer to use in the classroom. If you by chance have one at home that you don't use, I'd love to take it off your hands!

Environmental Club Project:

NDLC will be collecting your Little Bites bags from now until May! The Entenmann company has a collection service where if you send in a box of recycled Little Bites bags they will give you the money for your organization. It's a nice way to raise money for our school for recycling!

Here are examples of what we are collecting:

Send the empty bags to school and we will take care of the rest!

Thanks,

NDLC Environmental Club

Our Health Office is in need of the following clothing items. If you are able to donate any items please deliver them to the office. Thank you so much!

• Girls leggings or sweatpants : Size 4/6
• Girls leggings or sweatpants : Size 7/8
• Girls leggings or sweatpants : Size 10/12
• Boys sweatpants : Size 4/6
• Boys sweatpants : Size 7/8
• Socks : all sizes

Curriculum Updates:

Reading: It has been great working with the fourth graders in book clubs this unit. They've really taken the initiative to do the deep thinking work. In their clubs, they've created folders and notebooks that hold their tools, jots, etc. We have a designated "Book Club Folder File" that holds all the book clubs folders. I am always so blown away by their writing about reading when I get to dig through their folder. Check in with your child, ask them how their book club is going, I'm sure they'd have lots to share.

Math: Students are loving learning about fractions. They've worked hard to understand and use the fraction vocabulary terms. We've been learning the difference between a mixed number and a fraction greater than one (an improper fraction). We've also been adding and subtracting fractions. Students are being challenged each day after the lesson by completing leveled packets, working with me, and playing games. 

Writing: These historical fiction stories are really coming along. Students should be finished with two historical fiction pieces by Friday, March 4th. I am excited to see their final results! They are really showing the importance of revisions and how making big bold revisions can push you as a writer and push your story to be better. We have been brain storming how to celebrate the end of this writing unit and I can't wait to see what the students decide on!

Stay well! 

Carly Burris

Week of Feb 21st

 Thank you SO much for the Valentines Day treats on Monday. I apologize for sending your fourth grader home all sugared up. We had a lot of fun playing Valentines Day themed games and watching The Tiger Rising in the afternoon!

I'm on the hunt for a digital timer to use in the classroom. If you by chance have one at home that you don't use, I'd love to take it off your hands!

Please send your child with a yoga mat or towel on Tuesday (2/22) - We have yoga in the afternoon!

Environmental Club Project:

NDLC will be collecting your Little Bites bags from now until May! The Entenmann company has a collection service where if you send in a box of recycled Little Bites bags they will give you the money for your organization. It's a nice way to raise money for our school for recycling!

Here are examples of what we are collecting:

Send the empty bags to school and we will take care of the rest!

Thanks,

NDLC Environmental Club

Our Health Office is in need of the following clothing items. If you are able to donate any items please deliver them to the office. Thank you so much!

• Girls leggings or sweatpants : Size 4/6
• Girls leggings or sweatpants : Size 7/8
• Girls leggings or sweatpants : Size 10/12
• Boys sweatpants : Size 4/6
• Boys sweatpants : Size 7/8
• Socks : all sizes

Check this out! Our class was featured on the family blog - so cool! Remember, our Skate City Field Trip is February 28th!

Curriculum Updates:

Reading: We've had a great start to our historical fiction book clubs. Students set in place some really great strategies and tools so they can be successful with their book club. Please check in with your child, are they meeting their reading goals? It is really important that all book club members are carrying their load so all members can be successful! It has been amazing seeing how much the students are learning about the different historical time periods from their books. 

Math: Your fourth grader's math test should have came home on Monday. Please make sure to sign it and send it back if you haven't already. We are starting Unit 6 now - FRACTIONS! Students this year don't seem as nervous when starting this unit thanks to number corner. We worked on some fraction vocabulary this week as well as additing and subtracting fractions

Writing: Alongside reading historical fiction, we are writing historical fiction pieces. Much of what we learned last unit is able to transfer nicely into this unit. Students are getting really comfortable with the writing processes and making those big bold revision that may make their paper look crazy and messy! Again, it has just been really great watching these kiddos incorporate and interpret history into their writing. 

Enjoy the weekend!

Carly Burris

Week of Feb 14th

 Another week in the books! 😊

Upcoming Events:

Monday, February 14th: Valentine's Day ❤ Don't forget to send your kiddo with a designed bag or box to receive their Valentines! Please let me know if you need another form to come home with a class list and regarding acceptable treats to bring.

Monday, February 21st: No School for Students

Monday, February 28th: We will be taking a field trip with Mr. Guell to Skate City in celebration of finishing the roller-skating unit in Gym. Please get your child's permission slip in if you haven't already.

February 22nd - 25th: 

A Message from the third grade members of Environmental Club:

NDLC will be collecting your Little Bites bags from now until May! The Entenmann company has a collection service where if you send in a box of recycled Little Bites bags they will give you money for your organization. It's a nice way to raise money for our school for recycling!

Here are examples of what we are collecting:

Send the empty bags to school and we will take care of the rest!

Thanks,

NDLC Environmental Club

Curriculum Updates:

Reading: We've had a great start to our historical fiction book clubs. Students set in place some really great strategies and tools so they can be successful with their book club. Please check in with your child, are they meeting their reading goals? It is really important that all book club members are carrying their load so all members can be successful! It has been amazing seeing how much the students are learning about the different historical time periods from their books. 

Math: Students took their Unit 8 Math Test today (2/11/22) and will be coming home with their graded test to be signed early next week. 

Writing: Alongside reading historical fiction, we are writing historical fiction pieces. Much of what we learned last unit is able to transfer nicely into this unit. Students are getting really comfortable with the writing processes and making those big bold revision that may make their paper look crazy and messy! Again, it has just been really great watching these kiddos incorporate and interpret history into their writing. 

I hope you have a fantastic weekend! ❤

Carly Burris

Week of February 7th

 Happy Friday!

Wow!! We had quite a good turn out at our end of writing celebration. Thank you to all of the families that came, and all of the families who supported and encouraged their child during this amazing opportunity. I am so excited to send your children's work to Colombia's Teacher's College Reading and Writing Project for them to see all the great work these kiddos have done. Here's some photos from our celebration (+ a couple silly class ones before the families arrived 😊)

Upcoming Events:

Monday, February 14th: Valentine's Day ❤ Students will be coming home with a class list and information on how we will be celebrating.

Monday, February 21st: No School for Students

Monday, February 28th: We will be taking a field trip with Mr. Guell to Skate City in celebration of finishing the roller-skating unit in Gym. Please get your child's permission slip in if you haven't already.

February 22nd - 25th: 

A Message from the third grade members of Environmental Club:

NDLC will be collecting your Little Bites bags from now until May! The Entenmann company has a collection service where if you send in a box of recycled Little Bites bags they will give you money for your organization. It's a nice way to raise money for our school for recycling!

Here are examples of what we are collecting:

Send the empty bags to school and we will take care of the rest!

Thanks,

NDLC Environmental Club

Curriculum Updates:

Reading: Our Reading History: The American Revolution unit has come to an end. I am excited to continue incorporating history into our reading as we begin our Historical Fiction Book Clubs. Students will be in book clubs as they read about characters whose historical setting made an impact on them! Our plan is for students to read 1 chapter book club book a week, so please encourage your child to be reading this book when they have their scheduled reading homework.

Math: Chapter 8 is coming to an end and we will be taking our chapter 8 test on Friday, February 11th. Be on the look out for your child coming home with their Test Review Packet on Monday.

Word Study: We will begin Unit 7 this week! Your child come home with a unit review packet. I really encourage this work, even though it is optional. There is a strong connection between the kiddos that do those packets, and scoring higher on the unit test. 

Stay well! Enjoy your weekend!

Carly Burris