Welcome Fall!  

We have had a busy start to our school year.  

There is lots of learning going on in Room 49!  

Here is an update of what we're learning and what's coming up:

MATH -We are wrapping up Topic 2 (addition and subtraction strategies) this week and will begin Topic 3 (multiplication with larger numbers) by Friday.  Please continue to have your child practice their multiplication facts (including 11 and 12 facts) so they can be successful with upcoming skills.

ELA -Today students put the finishing touches on the final drafts of their Summer Sunglasses stories.  They typed their stories on Google Drive, which will be using regularly this year.  Our next unit will focus on "Be a Better Writer" skills where students will learn strategies to add details to their stories.  

We are currently reading The Wild Robot by Peter Brown and focusing on story elements (characters, setting, plot, etc.) . This wonderful book also lends itself to STEM challenges!  Click HERE to see pictures of ROZ the robot, which students had to camouflage in an environment.  We will also be starting book groups next week.  

SOCIAL STUDIES: The students are hard at work on their Treasure Island posters, which include all the components of our map skills unit: grids, compass rose, map key, scale, and landforms.  Coming soon...our first region: The Northeast!

SCIENCE: Students are learning about animal adaptations and are working on a research project during class.  

HOMEWORK: We are currently in our typical homework routine.  Please check-in with your child to make sure they have their homework folder and agenda in their backpack every day.  Fridays are a big "turn-in" day and many students are forgetting to bring in their flashcards and reading log.  Your support is greatly appreciated!

As always, feel free to contact me with any questions!

Welcome Back!!!

I hope everyone had an amazing summer! 

I'm looking forward to a great school year.

Thank you!!!

Thank you for sharing your children with me this year! 

 I truly enjoyed getting to know each and every one of them.  

I LOVE my new director's chair and will think of my amazing 2017-2018 class every time I use it!

Have a wonderful summer!

Click HERE to see photos of the students' AMAZING floats.

June 15th (Friday) - 9:00-10:00 State Fair in the cafeteria

-parents should use the entrance by the cafeteria.

June 19th (Tuesday) - 10:30-11:30
4th grade celebration/picnic (parents invited!)
Student are encouraged to bring blankets,
towels, and outdoor toys/games
for a fun end-of-the-year celebration!

They will also need a bag lunch.

Rain date June 21st (Thursday)

June 22nd - Last Day (half day)

Click HERE to see pictures of the class dissecting owl pellets this week!

A busy week!!!

We have A LOT going on this week!  

Here's a rundown:

1. Math MCAS is on Tuesday and Thursday -the students are prepared and I know they will try their best and do a great job.

2. Tie dye shirts -this was originally scheduled for Monday, but the weather looks better on Tuesday, and this is definitely an outdoor activity!  

3. Immigration Day is on Friday!!!  The kids are very excited for our 4th grade theme day.  Parents are invited to volunteer in the morning (a my sign-up was sent out) and all parents are invited to watch the class presentations at 1:45 in the cafeteria -get ready for our Immigration Rap ;) 

4. Miss Sullivan's last day is on Friday, May 11th.  I sent home a note last Thursday asking for donations for a teacher-themed basket, and a used book basket.  Thank you for your help!  We will surprise her with these gifts on her last day.

If you have any questions, please let me know.