4th Grade News

Hello Fourth Grade Families!

It's been a busy week and we have worked so hard! Make sure your child shares their topographic and profile mountain maps with you; they are amazing!

I hope everyone enjoys a fun Halloween weekend!

Warmest Regards,

Amy

Curriculum

Math: Multiply 3 and 4 digit number by a 1 digit number, multiply a 2 digit number by a 2 digit number using vertical algorithm and area model

Literacy: Genre: Drama

Essential Question: How do animal characters change familiar stories?

Skills: Determine theme, identify the structure of a drama including acts, scenes, setting, stage directions, dialogue, and characters

Spelling: R controlled vowels

Grammar: Possessive nouns

Vocabulary: Antonyms and Greek roots

Science: Rapid changes in Earth's landscape

Religion: Celebrating ordinary time

Message from Mrs. Peterson

Our fourth grade artists are creating jumbo-sized sports trading cards featuring themselves! Your child is welcome to bring in a photo of themselves playing a sport to use as a reference for their artwork. This is completely optional. Thanks!

Field Trip

Tuesday, Nov. 24

University of St. Thomas

Please wear Spirit Wear!

Important Information

Boys Basketball

We are happy to announce that we now have a 4th and 5th grade boys basketball team.

Currently practices are going to start the first week of November and are scheduled:

- Tuesday, 11/3
- Thursday, 11/12
- Tuesday, 11/17
- Tuesday, 11/24
- Wednesday, 12/2
- Wednesday, 12/9
- Tuesday, 12/15

Practices will be located in the small gym and will be from 3:15-5:00 PM.

No School - Professional Development

Friday, Nov. 6

Professional Development Day

Thanksgiving Food Drive

A flyer went home with your child on Wednesday; please check their folder for it! Each child in our class has been assigned 1 food item to bring by Nov. 19 to help fill boxes for families in need. The Mpls. Visitation Sisters will pass out the boxes to families. Please only send the one item that was assigned to you as the Sisters do not have extra space for bulk items. Thank you for your generosity!

📷 Photos! 📷

Creating Mountain Profiles

Making Topographic Maps

Listening to our Haunted Stories

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, Nov. 4: Picture re-take day

Friday, Nov. 6: No School; Professional Development Day

Friday, Nov. 13: Out of uniform

Thursday, Nov. 19: Formal Uniform; All School Thanksgiving Mass

Monday, Nov. 23: Conferences

Tuesday, Nov. 24: Field Trip to University of St. Thomas; Conferences

Wednesday, Nov. 25 - Friday, Nov. 27: No School; Happy Thanksgiving!

News & Notes

Schedule

Back to School Night Presentation

Peddler - 4th graders may visit the Peddler after school only if accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Orchestra - String instrument instruction is offered to 4th graders Wednesdays. If you have any questions about our strings program, please reach out to Jennifer McGuire at jmcguire@vischool.org

Amy Rivard

Here's how to contact me:

Email: arivard@vischool.org
Phone: 651-683-1700 ext. 216 Classroom

Hello Fourth Grade Families!

Curriculum

Message from Mrs. Peterson

Field Trip

Important Information Important Information

Boys Basketball

No School - Professional Development

Thanksgiving Food Drive

📷 Photos! 📷 📷 Photos! 📷

Creating Mountain Profiles Creating Mountain Profiles

Making Topographic Maps Making Topographic Maps

Listening to our Haunted Stories Listening to our Haunted Stories

Upcoming Events Upcoming Events

News & Notes News & Notes