Saturday, May 21, 2011

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

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