Mrs. Mele, Grade 4: May 2016

My Wish in 4^th Grade!

News from the class of Mrs. Mele & Mrs. Karl

May 12, 2016

What We Are Learning

Reading: We are continuing to focus on using the METAL organizer when responding to questions about text. The students are making impressive progress! We have also been working on reading and writing poetry. Students have learned that poems have many layers. Although they can be short in length, they are often deep in meaning.

Math: We finished our study of decimals. Next, the students will investigate angle measurement, area, and perimeter. Look around your home and see if your child can identify acute, right and obtuse angles. Also, can they identify the area and perimeter of a room in your home? What would you measure using area? (A rug or wall space.) What would you measure using perimeter? (A fence or floor trim.)

Social Studies: Starting next week, we will have weekly lessons with a local business owner, Ted Burt. This is part of the Junior Achievement program that will educate the students on how economy and businesses work in our community.

May- August Birthdays

Happy Birthday Emmett, Avery, Christian, Evan, Tommy Bushy, and Jemoy!

Wednesday, May 18^th

Girls Spring Tea 6pm

Monday- Thursday, May 23^rd -26^th

PARCC Math Assessments

Monday, May 30^th

Memorial Day- No School

Wednesday, June 1^st

Visit Morse Pond (with class during school)

EF Dance Recital

PTO Meeting 6:30pm