Friday, August 19, 2011

Amazing Adaptations


Dear Parents and Students,

It is hard to believe school has been in session for 4 weeks. Our learning adventures have escalated this past week in so many ways. Together we are growing in a variety of ways.

Students eyes glow with many connections to their world around them. We have been investigating Utah's environments, plants, and animals. I love their creative insights and determination. It is neat to see their brain make connections between new vocabulary words like adaptations and everyday observations. Some amazing adaptations we have studied are camouflage, types of feet, eye positions, and breathing strategies.

Throughout the week we will continue to discover Utah's spectacular environments. Students will explore forests in science and language arts activities. I hope you will make conversation and connections with students about the exciting world around them.

This week our 4th grade core curriculum include the following goals:
Reading: Predicting and Questioning
Spelling: Patterns
Writing: Introductions & Conclusions
Math: Comparing and Contrasting Numbers
Science: Utah Environments: Classification
Social Studies: Regions of Utah

Thank you to all of your for your support with sending classroom supplies, volunteering, and supporting your students. It is a joy to work with your students!

Sending Pixie Dust,

Mrs. Yates

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