Week 8, Field Trip and Field Day Updates

Dear 4th Grade Parents,

We are about to begin the 8th week of quarter 3. This quarter has gone by very quickly and it is hard to believe we are nearing the end. We are pleased with all the growth and are so fortunate to be a part of your child’s educational journey.

Upcoming Dates:

• Feb 19 - Parent Positive: Best Parenting Self
• Feb 22 - February BBC; Used Uniform Sale
• Mar 2 - Mother/Son Game Date
• March 8th Field Day (More info below)
• Mar 11-15 - Spring Break
• Mar 21 - Field Trip (More info below)
• Apr 1 - Yearbook Order Deadline

4th Grade Field Trip We are excited to let you know more about our upcoming field trip! This year we will be traveling to the Arizona Museum of Natural History and Mesa Grande Cultural Park.

When: March 21st (Thursday after Spring Break) 10:00am-1:30pm. Buses will leave at 9:30am

More info will follow regarding chaperones and other important information.

For more information on our destination:

https://arizonamuseumofnaturalhistory.org/for-educators/field-trips/mesa-grande-fieldtrip-faqs

Athletic Field Day Colors:

4A: Yellow - Carthage (Alford/Gore)

4B: Forest Green - Thessaly (King/Johnson)

4C: Black - Crete (Jones/Gore)

4D: Grey - Persia (Bergeron/Ryan)

Academics this week:

Language Arts:

• Writing/Grammar:  Students will review research skills related to completing a research project. They will use these skills to research, block out, and begin writing a multi paragraph informational essay on an Arizona landmark.

• Literature: This week, we will continue reading Wizard of Oz, focusing on

using evidence from the text when inferring and comprehending the text.

Math: This week in math, we will finish our first unit about decimals. We’ll learn how to round decimal numbers to the nearest ones and tenths place. On Friday, the students will take a unit test about what they’ve learned in decimals so far.

Science: We will continue our meteorology unit focusing on hurricanes, weather and climate.  

History:  We will continue our geography unit this week and focus on mountains of North America, South America, Asia, Europe, and Africa and discuss the natural barriers they form and how they have impacted civilizations.  

Sincerely,

4th Grade Team

Dear 4th Grade Parents,

We hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. This week we are looking forward to our Great Hearts Day celebrations and taking the opportunity to discuss friendship with our classes.

Upcoming Dates:

• Feb 11 - Volunteer Phone Bank
• Feb 12 - Teacher Appreciation
• Feb 14 - Great Hearts Day
• Feb 19 - Parent Positive: Best Parenting Self
• Apr 1 - Yearbook Order Deadline
• Apr 13 - Spring Festival

Academics this week:

Language Arts:

• Writing/Grammar:  This week, students will diagram sentences with subject and object pronouns. They will also learn the basics for how to write an effective multi-paragraph essay.

• Literature:

Math: In math this week, we will continue studying decimals. Students will learn how to compare and order one-place decimals and then begin studying two-place decimals.

Science: We will continue our meteorology unit focusing on atmosphere, air masses and weather fronts.

History:  We will continue our geography unit this week by focusing on time zones.

Sincerely,

4th Grade Team

Dear 4th Grade Parents,

Welcome back for another exciting week! We hope everyone had a restful weekend and we are looking forward to many wonderful lessons this week.

Upcoming Dates:

• Feb 8 - Half Day - GH Inservice (12:30 dismissal)
• Feb 9 - Daddy Daughter Dance 6:30 PM
• Feb 11 - Volunteer Phone Bank
• Feb 12 - Teacher Appreciation
• Feb 14 - Great Hearts Day (More info below)
• Feb 19 - Parent Positive: Best Parenting Self
• Apr 1 - Yearbook Order Deadline
• Apr 13 - Spring Festival

Academics this week:

Language Arts:

• Writing/Grammar:  This week, students will diagram sentences with subject and object pronouns. They will also learn the basics for how to write an effective multi-paragraph essay.

• Literature: This week in literature, we will continue reading The Wizard of Oz, focusing on plot elements and character traits.

Math: In math this week, we will continue studying decimals. Students will learn how to compare and order one-place decimals and then begin studying two-place decimals.

Science: We will continue our meteorology unit and take our test on Thursday.

History:  We will begin out unit on maps this week. Students will learn basic map reading skills and be introduced to latitude and longitude.

Information for Great Hearts Day 2/14

At Archway Lincoln, we will not celebrate Valentine’s Day as it is traditionally celebrated in schools, but will instead celebrate Great Hearts Day on Thursday, February 14th.  Our classes will have a short celebration, the focus of which is on friendship and kind-heartedness, not gifts and candy.

Classroom liaisons and teachers  will plan a celebration during which the students will enjoy activities that recognize what it means to be a good friend. Our hope is that each child is celebrated for the ways in which he or she demonstrates Friendship in our classroom and community.

Please remember that students are not to bring in any Valentine’s cards or treats for their classmates. We will take care of showing our appreciation for our friends during our party. If any student brings in Valentines or candy, we will need to put them in the backpack to be returned home.

Thank you for your consideration of this special day and of the traditions here at Archway Lincoln!

Have a great week!

Sincerely,

4th Grade Team