During the past few weeks, we have finished our review of 3rd grade and started new content. In math, we've practiced finding number patterns, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing large numbers, and rounding. Two of our classroom's favorite activities are solving word problems on white boards and skip counting using disco moves! In spelling, we are focusing on learning Spalding markings and writing correctly in the Spalding notebooks, which will eventually contain all spelling rules and words. We also read through chapter 9 of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz together. It is such a joy to hear your students reading aloud with expression and gusto! In geography, we studied times zones and in science, we continued our study of clouds and weather.
On Monday (8/21), Mrs. Margie Clouse came to observe our Spalding class. She learned the Spalding method from Mrs. Romilda Spalding herself and Ms. Walls and I are so grateful to have her as a resource as we work through the curriculum. She will be observing us every other Monday and helping us teach spelling and phonics in the most efficient way. On Thursday (8/24), we got the chance to put our science learning into practice by making a cloud in a bottle. By dropping a lighted match into a 2-liter bottle with an inch of water at the bottom, and then quickly closing the bottle and squeezing it, a small cloud was formed inside the bottle. If you want to find out why, ask your students!
As we have begun to dive into 4th grade content, you may have noticed your children struggling with their homework. Ms. Walls always writes down how long she expects each homework assignment to take so the students can copy it into their agenda. If it takes them significantly longer to complete an assignment, please let us know! We don't want our students to struggle unnecessarily and if a concept is proving difficult for many students, we will be happy to review it in class.
A few dates to keep in mind in the coming week:
- Curriculum Night: Wednesday, September 2nd, 6:30-8. Please do not bring your children, as space is very limited
- Picture Day: Thursday, September 3rd. Order forms can be given to the photographer that day, or you can order online:
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Have a great week!
