4th Grade News

Hello Fourth Grade Families!

Happy October! The 'ber months have begun and it makes learning extra fun!

The classroom decorations, writing projects, and literacy centers all match the season and holidays for each month and we love it!

Look forward to seeing your child's writing projects and project based learning units as they come home in the coming weeks and months!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Warmest Regards,

Amy

Curriculum

Math: Ch. 3 Multiplication and Division: multiplicative comparisons, word problems, factors, multiples, and prime numbers

Literacy: Genre: Expository Text

Essential Question: What helps an animal survive?

Skills: Summarize and identify main idea with supporting details

Spelling: Prefixes

Grammar: Common and proper nouns

Writing: Opinion essay - Is candy corn the ultimate Halloween candy?

Vocabulary: Prefixes

Science: Investigating soil composition

Religion: God's plan of salvation

Literacy Centers

Literacy centers are structured, independent activities that give upper elementary students opportunities to practice reading, writing, vocabulary, and language skills in meaningful ways. They are used to reinforce classroom instruction and curriculum standards while allowing students to work at their own pace and apply skills they have learned during whole-group and small-group lessons. Through independent literacy centers, students can strengthen academic skills while also developing independence, responsibility, problem-solving, and confidence as learners.

Important Information

Give Day

October 22

Out of uniform day

Please send a cash donation with your child

Hospitality Award

Fourth grade won the first ever Hospitality Award at the recent lower school assembly! Mrs. Hallin noted their welcoming attitudes and kindness as she announced the award. Way to go 4th grade; I'm so proud of you!

Orchestra Reminder

Please help your child remember their instrument every Wednesday.

Orchestra is more fun if you have your instrument!

📷 Photos! 📷

Upcoming Events

Friday, Oct. 2: Spirit wear & blessing of the animals

Thursday, Oct. 8: Fire Safety - Fire Department visit

Wednesday, Oct. 14 - Friday, Oct. 16: No School; Professional Development/MEA

Thursday Oct. 22: Vis Give Day & Out of Uniform

Wednesday, Oct. 28: All Saints Day Mass; Formal Uniform

Friday, Oct. 30: Out of uniform day

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