Friday, December 4, 2015

December Newsletter


Count on Me in 4th Grade!
News from the class of Mrs. Mele & Mrs. Karl
December 2, 2015

What We Are Learning
Reading: Students have begun the novel, Tuck Everlasting.  They are exploring the theme of the book: Why would or wouldn’t someone want to live forever?  If you can, read the novel yourself and discuss it with your child.
Social Studies: We have started our unit on Washington, D.C.  As a culminating activity, students will be constructing gingerbread houses based on major landmarks, monuments, or memorials in our nation’s capital. 
Writing: We enjoyed and appreciated seeing so many of you at our “Most Thankful Tea”!  The students were very excited to share their writing with you.  Students are now writing informational pamphlets about Washington, D.C. 
Math:  Students recently finished a unit on multiplication and division.  We really had to encourage the kids to persevere and not give up, especially on multi-step word problems.  We remind the students that even though the math is hard, they can do it!  Keep studying those math facts!

  December Birthdays
Happy Birthday Emilee, Anna, and Emily!


Tuesday, December 8th
Early Release

Wednesday, December 16th 
All Kids Craft Fair
12:00-1:30 and 6:30-7:30

Friday, December 18th  
Washington, D.C. gingerbread
houses on display

Friday, December 18th
Report cards sent home

Monday, January 4th  
Students return from winter break

PeaceBuilders
Congratulations to Evan Hauptmann! He was voted our PeaceBuilder of the Month for November. The PeaceBuilder principle of the month for December is “Help Others”.  

We Need Your Help!
We will need many donations to make our gingerbread project a success.  Please keep an eye out for an email detailing how to help.

We wish you all a wonderful holiday season!

Friday, November 13, 2015

November Newsletter



Count on Me in 4th Grade!
      News from the class of Mrs. Mele & Mrs. Karl
November 4, 2015



What We Are Learning
Reading: Most recently, students performed the play, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.”  This tale of the headless horseman was the perfect text during Halloween week.  The kids had a fun time making inferences about what happened at the end of the story. 
Writing: Students had a wonderful time sharing their spooky stories last week.  Students are now working on using a model text to help them write descriptions of what they are most thankful for. 
Math: The kids are working hard on longer multiplication and division.  We slow down our pace while working on these concepts, as they are rather difficult and take repeated practice to master. Please continue to help your child learn his/her math facts.  The more fluent kids are with basic math facts, the easier these problems become.
PeaceBuilders: Congratulations to Gabe Meehan! He was voted October Peacebuilder by the class! 


Please mark your calendars! We will be having a “Most Thankful Tea” on Thursday, November 19th from 11:45-12:30. The kids are excited to share their writing with you. More details to come!



Important Dates
Wednesday, November 4th
PTO meeting at 6:30 PM

Thursday, November 5th
Fresh Market

Tuesday, November 10th
Honor Tree Ceremony

Wednesday, November 11th
Veteran’s Day-no school

Wednesday, November 18th
4th Grade Young People’s Concert field trip

Thursday, November 19th
“Most Thankful Tea” from 11:45-12:30

November 25-27
Thanksgiving break
 


How to contact us
Mrs. Mele:    nmele@falmouth.k12.ma.us
Mrs. Karl:     k_karl@falmouth.k12.ma.us
East Falmouth Elementary School:
(508) 548-1052