Report Cards: Report cards will go home the week of March 3rd. Remember, any standard graded below a "3", your child will continue to get extra practice individually or in small groups through the next trimester. The expectation for a "3" is by the end of the year.

On Friday, February 28th, we have a half-day. Because our class clips have touched the floor and March Reading Month is approaching, we will celebrate with a "Read-In" and "Candy Salad!" Students can bring blankets, snacks, stuffed animals, and pajamas for the read-in. For the candy salad, students bring in a box or bag of their favorite candy, and we mix it all together in a big bowl and serve it in cups:) Some favorites might be nerd clusters, skittles, M&M's, and candies similar to those. Thank you for making this extra special for our kiddos!

Important Dates

 Late Start: Every Wednesday in February & March  

1/2 day: 2/28

Report cards go home the week of March 3rd

Field trip to Southwest Michigan Symphony at the 

Mendel Center: 9:15-11:15: 3/7

Planetarium: 9:30-9:45

 Spring Break: 3/28 - 4/6


In the Classroom:

Please ask your child what they are learning in our classroom!

Reading:  Module 3: American Revolution parent information (We will not do the homework portion of this program:)

Math: Unit 5: Students interpret, represent, and solve multiplicative comparison problems by understanding the relationship between multiplication and division. They use this thinking to convert units of measure within a given system from larger to smaller units. Home connection video: Students took the unit test last week. Most of this test is a "nice to know" not a "have to know." This means there is only one standard on the report card. 

We began unit 6 on Friday. Unit 6: Students multiply and divide multi-digit whole numbers using partial products and partial quotients strategies and apply this understanding to solve multi-step problems using the four operations. Home Support Video: MultiplyHome Support Video: Divide

Social Studies: Students will learn about the history of the Underground Railroad in this unit, the history of the automobile industry and the labor movement in Unit 3, and the public issue of water in Michigan in Unit 4.

Science: We will now focus on social studies. When social studies is finished, we will begin The Birth of Rocks. In this unit, students investigate features and processes of the Earth’s surface. Students explore the rapid process of volcanic eruptions! In contrast, students also explore the gradual Earth processes of weathering and erosion. Students apply their knowledge and design solutions to mitigate the impacts of these processes on humans.


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Snacks in the Classroom

Please ensure that everyday snacks are quick and easy for your child to handle. For example, please do not use yogurt, pudding, uncut fruit, or messy items for daily snacks. This avoids spilling on school devices, furniture, new carpet, etc. These snacks work better in the lunchroom. Thank you for your understanding. 

Birthdays

We love to celebrate birthdays! Students who would like to celebrate birthdays in our class should bring non-food items, such as pencils, instead of cupcakes. Sometimes, parents put together little gift bags. These are just ideas. There is no obligation to send anything! 


Class Party Information: Complete the Google Forms below to volunteer and organize classroom parties (click on the title/link). Thank you for your consideration! 


Be sure to add the party dates to your calendar!


Kindness Party--February 14


Back-to-School Night Slide Presentation 

(To click on the links in the presentation, it can't be in present mode:)

Weekly Specials Schedule

Lunch: 11:30-11:55 Lunch Recess: 11:55-12:20

A.M. Recess: 10:45-10:55 every day

P.M. Recess: 3:15-3:30 every day



Monday

Art

Tuesday

Music

Wednesday

P.E.

Thursday

 No Specials

Friday

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Renee Abbott
Fourth Grade Teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
1102 Orchard Ave.
St. Joseph, MI 49085














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