What a wonderful first few weeks of school! Fourth grade has been learning a lot and there is so much more to explore. Students are currently working on their third PBL project, I Am Awesome, in which they will learn about the Landbrige Theory and the five Native American Groups in North America (The Eastern Woodlands, The Great Plains, The Southwest Dessert, The Great Basin, and The Pacific Northwest). Students will collaborate in their groups in order to create an interactive map to depict the cultures, types of shelter, etc. about each Native American group. To further provide students with hands-on learning, on Wednesday, September 14, the fourth grade will be traveling to the Lexington County Museum. If you are able to chaperone, we would love to have you join and assist in the Native American activities that your child will participate in.
In math, we are covering multiplication, the end of unit test will be Friday, September 16. Please ensure that your child is completing any assignments given to help practice their math skills. Once we have completed the unit on multiplication, students will explore patterns. With the patterns unit, fourth grade will begin learning math through blended learning. Blended learning incorporates technology, quick checks, one-on-one or small group instruction, and station work (student choice), to allow students to learn at their own pace.
In ELA, students will learn the components of theme. They will also continue reading independently during the school day in order to build their reading stamina. The unit on theme will take about two weeks to cover and there will be an end of unit test to follow.
Information:
Pontiac Newsletter
September Menu
IMPORTANT: Thursday, September 8 and Tuesday, September 13, fourth grade will be completing the Fall Math and Reading MAP test. Please ensure that your child gets a good night of sleep so they are able to be ready to do their personal best.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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05 September
Labor Day: No
School
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06 September
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07 September
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08 September
Math MAP
Testing
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09 September
Fall Picture Day
Hat Day:
Donate
$1.00 to wear a
hat!
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12 September
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13 September
Reading MAP
Testing
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14 September
Lexington Museum
Field Study
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15 September
Open House:
6:00 - 7:30 PM
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16 September
Topic 1:
Multiplication
End of Unit
Math Test
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19 September
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20 September
Von Gaskin Visits
for
Weather or Not
Entry Event
Zaxby’s Night:
5:00 - 8:00 PM
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21 September
I Am Awesome
Group
Presentations
And Test
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22 September
11:30 Dismissal
Parent/Teacher
Conferences
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23 September
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A Look at What's Been Going on in 4th Grade:
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| Congratulations to our PBL Brand Design Team! |
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| The New Pontiac PBL Design! |
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| 4th Grade Creating their Driving Question for I Am Awesome |
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| Supporting AVID College Colors Day!
~The Fourth Grade Team~
Miss Grimm, Miss Lybrand,
Miss Saullo, & Mrs. Young
Pontiac Elementary:
"Where knowledge is nurtured
and character blooms!"
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