Bravo! Hat's Off to our Wax Museum!

Parents and Students,

BRAVO!!! The students were absolutely AMAZING in our class Utah Wax Museum. I was delighted to hear and watch them perform magnificiently. Their performances definitely showed how hard they worked to prepare and write their reports. Each learned so much about their famous person in Utah history. I think they made history with their excellent performance!! Thank you for all your help and support in making it possible. It definitely was a team effort!

In science this week, our class has begun to discover the power of our bodies. Students have explored the nervous and circulatory system last week. This week, we will investigate the skeletal and muscular system. It is amazing to see their eyes twinkle with the magic their bodies give them to do some many things.

On Friday, students also participated in "Vehicle Day." Students explored emergency, construction, and safety vehicles. They especially liked stepping inside each vehicle. Good thing they didn't have their driver's license! Otherwise they may have driven away:D.

It is hard to believe only two weeks are left for the year! WOW! I have enjoyed each learning experience, laughing moment, and magical memories I have made with your students. I will miss them as they leave for 5th grade. Thank you for sharing your children with me this year. They have been "mine" for the year, which makes it difficult to let them go. I am so proud of their hard work and progress!

Our curriculum goals for the week include:

Reading: Literacy Groups
Writing: "How To" Writing
Math: Map Making Skills
Science: Human Body
Social Studies: Utah Government

Again, I love learning and growing with your students each day. Thank you for all your support through emails, phone calls, donations, and bright smiles.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Yates

4th Grade Olympians

Parents and Students,

This week students became olympians as we journeyed to the Alf Engen Ski Museum in Park City. On our field trip, students participated in an interactive learning activities that are aligned with the Fourth Grade Utah Core Curriculum. On our "Magic School Bus" tour we explored the museum, saw the ludge starting line, looked out over the ski jump, and had a indoor picnic. The students were well-behaved and excited to see all spectacular events that happened with the olympics were here. I hope the students enjoyed this unique opportunity. & your families can return soon.

In science this week, our class has begun to discover the power of our bodies. Students have explored the nervous and circulatory system last week. This week, we will investigate the skeletal and muscular system. It is amazing to see their eyes twinkle with the magic their bodies give them to do some many things.

To provide students with the maximum amount of time to prepare for their upcoming wax museum report, there will not be spelling or vocabulary homework this week. Students are also encouraged to practice their math facts this week to achieve the Brilliant Bobcat Requirement.

Students will need to bring the Wax Museum speeches everyday this week as they will be given time to work on memorizing and practicing them. Just a reminder Wax Museum Reports are due on Thursday, May 26th. Our Wax Museum will be Friday, May 27th from 12:30-1:45 pm. On Friday, students will be participating in "Vehicle Day," so it would be best for students to change into their costumes during lunch recess. It is going to be a fun imaginary field trip to Utah's past and present heroes. We hope to see you there!

On Friday, students earned a 100% attendance party. To celebrate this, students had a make shift "drive-in" movie. Students were able to watch some of Toy Story 3. I think they enjoyed pretending we were at a real drive-in:D!

Our curriculum goals for the week include:

Reading: Literacy Groups
Writing: How To Writing
Math: Algebra
Science: Human Body
Social Studies: Utah Government

I love learning and growing with your students each day. Each day I look forward to their sweet smiles, giggles, and hugs! It is hard to believe they are almost on their way to another year. I wish they could stay, but so glad I was able to teach them this year. Thank you for all your support through emails, phone calls, donations, and bright smiles.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Yates

Mrs. Yates' Magic School Bus

Dear Parents and Students,

The magic of learning was sparked in our class this week. I am so proud of all the students' hard work, determination, and excitement to celebrate their learning. It is hard to believe this year together in 4th grade is drawing to an end. I am so grateful for the chance to have been part of their growth this year. My students are sprinkles of pixie dust in my life.

To provide students with the maximum amount of time to prepare for their upcoming wax museum report, there will not be spelling or vocabulary homework this week. Students are also encouraged to practice their math facts this week to achieve the Brilliant Bobcat Requirement.

Students will need to bring “proof” – notes, outline, rough drafts – of what they have been working on Monday or Tuesday, May 16th – 17th. This will show they have earned to go on the Alfen Ski Museum field trip on May 18th. If students have not begun their report, they will be given time this day to work on their report at school so that they can best be prepared for the wax museum on May 27th.

On Wednesday, May 18th, we will be off on a "Magic School Bus" adventure of our own to the Alfen Ski Museum in Park City Utah. On our field trip, students will be participate in an interactive learning activities that are aligned with the Fourth Grade Utah Core Curriculum. The program themes include:

■Science and Technology - how they affect a ski jumper
■Weather and Water - what the weather cycles mean to Utah
■Skiing Comes to Utah - from miners sliding on shovels to hosting the Olympic Winter Games of 2002
■From Silver Ore to White Gold - the economic effect of skiing and winter sports on the region's economy

Another fun activity this week is Literacy Night on Thursday, May 19th at 6:30 pm. Students "Great Artist" artwork and "Bare Books" will be on display. I hope you will join us for a night of celebrating their creating, composing, and growth.

Our curriculum goals for the week include:

Reading: Literacy Groups
Writing: A to Z Utah Bare Book
Math: Algebra

Science: Human Body

Social Studies: Transcontinental Railroad

I love learning and growing with your students each day. Each day I look forward to their sweet smiles, giggles, and hugs! It is hard to believe they are almost on their way to another year. I wish they could stay, but so glad I was able to teach them this year. Thank you for all your support through emails, phone calls, donations, and bright smiles.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Yates

Super Hero Learning

Dear Parents and Students,

Hooray for our super hero students! This past week they began our yearend celebrations (tests). I am so proud of the great effort they are making to show their shining stars! They are amazing heroes of learning!

To best further prepare students for testing, please help your students with these 3 keys of success:

1) Get a good night's rest.

2) Arrive on time to school.

3) Eat a good breakfast.

Due to end of year testing this week, there will be no spelling or vocabulary homework this week. Students are encouraged to practice their math facts this week to achieve the Brilliant Bobcat Requirement.

Additionally, I hope students will use the time they have this week to work on their Wax Museum Report due on May 26^th. Students will need to bring “proof” – notes, outline, rough drafts – of what they have been working on Monday or Tuesday, May 16^th – 17^th. This will show they have earned to go on the Alfen Ski Museum field trip on May 18^th. If students have not begun their report, they will be given time this day to work on their report at school so that they can best be prepared for the wax museum on May 27^th.

Thanks for your help and support in all our class adventures. I am so lucky to have your students in my classroom to learn and grow with everyday. Thank you for your notes and actions of appreciation this last week and throughout the year.

Our curriculum goals for the week include:

Reading: Literacy Groups

Writing: A to Z Utah Bare Book

Math: CRT Review

Science: CRT Review

Social Studies: Pioneers

I love learning and growing with your students each day. Each day I look forward to their sweet smiles, giggles, and hugs! It is hard to believe they are almost on their way to another year. I wish they could stay, but so glad I was able to teach them this year. Thank you for all your support through emails, phone calls, donations, and bright smiles.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Yates