The Week Ahead 4/3-4/6

Update
I hope everyone had a great spring break! When students return on Monday, I will be out of the building at a District Computer Science Task Force Meeting. I look forward to getting back in the classroom with the students on Tuesday!

Math 
Students will begin adding and subtracting fractions next week. At the beginning of the week they will be working with common denominators. By the end of the week they will advance to uncommon denominators.

Inquiry 
Our new inquiry unit has the central idea of people use scientific knowledge to respond to a changing Earth. This until will be an inquiry into the causes of global change, human response to change, and taking action.

PTC Fundraiser 
There are still some open spots for students who want to participate in the 4th grade PTC fundraising party at Super Play. Ms. Hauser and I will be hosting the event and the proceeds go to the West TV PTC. If your child is interested in joining us for some bowling, laser tag, and pizza send an email to westtvauction@gmail.com to sign them up. 

Idiom of the week: on thin ice

Upcoming Dates
  • Friday, April 6th - School Spirit Day - Dress Like a Character From a Book/Movie
  • Thursday, April 12 - 4th Grade PTC Fundraiser - 4pm - 6pm at Super Play
  • Friday, April 13th - No School - Grading Day

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