Spring Conferences: Spring conferences are held on an as-needed basis. I have emailed parents to notify them if we need a conference. If you didn't receive an email and would like a conference, please email me, and we can schedule a time. Conferences will be on Thursday, February 20th. All students are working on their student-led conference slides and goals and will present them. Students with no conference scheduled will present them at home to earn extra yards! 

Kindness Party: On Friday, February 14th, we will have our Kindness Party! The party will be from 2:00-3:00. We will not need parent volunteers. We will have light snacks, and if students want to participate in trading "Valentine" cards, the list of students is below. If you would like to send in a sweet or salty treat, that would be great! Here is the student list. Thanks!

Music: Remind your child to bring his/her recorder to school on Thursdays for music. Mrs. Richards would like them to practice p.6, Hot Cross Buns, and all of p.7 before next week's class. I promise you will hear improvement with the recorders eventually!!

Important Dates

 Late Start: Every Wednesday in February:)

           Kindness Party: 2/14 (no parents needed; 2:00-3:00)

Conferences (as needed basis) 1/2 days: 2/20 - 2/21

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

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: Students took the assessment on the Human Machine unit. 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! 

Kindness Party Volunteer Form

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    Media Center

Arrival & Dismissal Video from Mrs. Knuth 

Getting to Know You Google Form

(Click on the link)

Welcome to 4th Grade Letter (Click Link)

Renee Abbott

Fourth Grade Teacher

Lincoln Elementary School

1102 Orchard Ave.

St. Joseph, MI 49085