Case 21

Great job today focusing on Case 21 testing!  Go 4th graders -- you rock.

Check Upcoming Dates on right.  EOG testing May 22 & 23.

What is your favorite cookie?

To end our opinion writing unit, we will have an activity which involves sharing your favorite kind of cookie. Please have your child bring in enough of their favorite cookie to share with the class (28 for B1 & 21 for B2) on Tuesday, February 26th. I'd love 2 gallons of milk and 50 cups if someone is willing to make a donation.

3rd Quarter 30 Book Challenge

As part of our challenge to get fourth graders to expand their choice of genres in reading, we have created the reading log for the 3rd quarter.  Any child who reads all the genres on the 3rd quarter log and turns their log in by April 8th will get to participate in the 30 book challenge celebration!

30 Book Challenge Log

Valentine's Project & Cards

On Thursday, February 14^th students may bring in Valentine’s Day treats to share with their friends. If they intend to bring in valentines, they must bring in one for the entire homeroom class (see list on back).  That way, no one feels left out. Students will receive a paper bag in class prior to the 14^th to decorate and collect their treats.

On Thursday, February 14^th, the fourth-graders will have the chance to participate in a very special service project. They will be decorating bags & making cards. The bags will be filled with needed items for the women and children at the Salvation Army on Person Street. This is a good chance for the children to give back to the community and have fun while doing it.

We will need help with this project. Please collect and send in the following items by Thursday, February 14^th.  We need things such as:  toiletries, baby items, bedding, paper grocery bags with handles, Valentine’s stickers & doilies.  Please go to www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0E4BAFAD2AA02-valentines in order to see a complete list of our needs and to sign up to make donations.  

Historical fiction project

Students are beginning a historical fiction project which will be their homework for the month of February.  Students must bring a historical fiction book to school for approval on or before Wednesday, January 30th.  They will read this one book and use it for their homework for the month - all 3 projects & diary entry will be based on the same novel.

Elements of Historical Fiction

form of fiction (not true)

based on historical events

authentic settings

characters portrayed in realistic manner

some characters may be actual people form history, but story is fictional

artistic mix of fiction and historical fact


for a list partial list of historical fiction books click here