4th Grade Weekly Newsletter 022624
February 26- March 1, 2024

Spelling words:
poster
secret
whether
author
rocket
bushel
agree
bucket
ticket
declare
chicken
clothing
apron
whiskers
degree
gather
achieve
rather
bracket
machine

Language Arts:
Creative Writing with Mrs. Aya-ay and Miss Robertson- “I Survived” Projects
Read your “I Survived” book by 2/27 (Tuesday) and take an AR Test (15 Points)
Google Slides presentation due 3/1 (Friday) (50 points)
Writing Assignment due 3/08 (Friday) (30 points)
Grammar Practice
Spelling test Friday 03/01
“The One and Only Ivan” Project due Friday before Spring Break
You can choose between a diorama and a poster. Requirements for both projects will be sent home on 2/23/2024
Math:
Long division review
Math Quiz moved to Monday, February 26th
Factors and multiples
Prime and composite numbers
Science:
Rocks, minerals, and soil
Physical and chemical weathering
Erosion

Social Studies:
13 original colonies
Abolition & women’s rights
Immigration & Ellis Island
Inventors & inventions
Religion:
Stations of the Cross
Love for all of God’s children
Charity

Homework:
Weekly Homework Packet is due on Friday, March 1 (03/01)
Practice spelling words with spelling worksheets and practice tests at home.
IXL Skills: Students must receive a SmartScore of 80+ before they “master” each skill.
English IXL skills to practice at home:
IXL Skills:
N2: Read historical fiction
S1: Summarize a story
II3: Order alphabetically based on the first three letters
Math IXL skills to practice at home:
G3: Identify factors
G5: Choose the multiples of a given number up to 10
G7:Prime and composite: up to 20


Dates to Remember:


Friday, Feb 24, 2024: Spelling Test
Monday, Feb 26, 2024: Math Test (Long Division)
Sunday, February 25th – Neutropenia 5K, 2:00 at Barboursville Park
Friday, March 8th – End of the Third Grading Period
Wednesday, March 13th – Report Cards
Monday, March 18th – Friday, March 22nd – No School, Spring Break

A note from Miss Robertson:

Weekly Newsletter link from Ms. O’Connor: https://www.smore.com/srhc3

This Friday is 4th Grade’s week to volunteer for the fish dinner. If you or your child would like to volunteer, fill out the permission form that was sent home with your child. If you need a new form, please reach out via email (srobertson@olofatima.org)

Please remember to pack your child a healthful snack for snack time in the morning before lunch.