Wednesday News

Wow, do we have some talent here or what? Congratulations to our students who participated in the Variety Show today. What an amazing group of children! What a variety we had, too! We had magic and dancers! Thank you parents for your support and practice to prepare for this wonderful day.

April is flying by. We are finishing up our learning about natural disasters in our geography unit. In the next few weeks we will do some research and present it to the class. Most of the work will be done in class, but there will be a diorama project to be done at home. The research will be done at school, and the students will create a mind map on the computer and will type their report on the computer also. Any extra hands would always be appreciated during this time. If you are available please let me know!

Our geography unit test is tomorrow. The vocabulary words will be covered. They will also compare/contrast 2 different hurricanes, and create a table of contents based on natural disasters to tie in our non fiction features. We were busy practicing for the test today and yesterday to help prepare for tomorrow.

We are also writing an expository paper on Hurricanes and will turn these facts into our own non fiction book.

In math, we are finishing up fractions. Next week, we will spend some time reviewing time, money, two & three digit addition, and will move into two digit subtraction. Please practice those addition subtraction facts at home.

We are starting a BLURT ALERT in our classroom. We have several students who are having a difficult time with self-control and talking at appropriate times. It is important for the children to understand this is unacceptable behavior to blurt out their thoughts anytime they want to speak. This sets an example for others to do the same and interrupts our learning. We tally the blurts during the week. If your child has more than 3, on Friday they will write a note to you. Please sign it and return Monday or they will need to accompany me at recess.

Upcoming Dates:

• Yearbook Orders are $16.00 and should be returned quickly to guarantee a yearbook. 
• Friday, April 25: Mustang Big Give-A market of 4th graders are selling items for the students to purchase. The money raised goes to a charity of choice by each of the 4th graders. This is a great opportunity to buy special crafts and food for a good cause. Please send in money in a baggie if you would like to buy something. (Up to $5)
• Field Day is May 23-Let's hope for sunshine!!! T-shirt orders are due Thurs. May 1 and are $5 if you would like to order a t-shirt for your child. Otherwise, you can wear your shirt from 1st grade if it fits!

We will not have a new spelling and vocab list for next week. 

Have a great night!!

Mrs. Montes