Wonderful Wetlands

Dear Parents and Students,

I just want to say a special thank you to all who have donated school supplies to our classroom. Every little bit helps. Thank you!

I hope your students are loving our daily learning activities celebrations. There is not doubt I know I am!! I love their creative insights and determination. This week one student made a clever connection between line graph increase trends and gas prices. Wow!! You sure have bright students. I am lucky to be their teacher.

Utah is a spectacular place to live. Students are exploring our three environments in science and language arts: wetlands, forests, and deserts. This week we did a few experiments to demonstrate the purpose of our wetlands. Students can tell you that wetlands serve to protect the land from flooding, filtering the water, and providing a home for animals, especially migrating birds. Splashing in the water was a great way to discover these sacred habitats.

This week we jump into the beginnings of our 4th grade core curriculum with the following goals:
Reading: Questioning
Spelling: Patterns
Writing: Writing process

Math: Graphs

Science: Utah Environments: Wetlands & Forests

Social Studies: Maps and globes

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