MStep Testing: There has been a change, and MStep language arts testing will begin on Tuesday(April 8) when we return from break. Due to this change, we have been practicing on the online site. If you want your child to continue practicing at home or your child is absent next week, here is the link. Just follow the prompts for sample item sets for 4th-grade language arts. There is a typed essay, so we will practice planning and writing the essay on paper first to keep things similar to what we have been doing in class. Then, we will type the essay by transferring it from our written drafts. The math test will begin on Tuesday, April 22nd. Please avoid absences on these two days. Makeups will be the following Wednesday for each test. 

Important Dates 

 Late Start: Every Wednesday in March 

Health Program: 3/27

 Spring Break: 3/28 - 4/6

School Resumes: 4/7

M-STEP ELA testing: 4/8, 4/9, & 4/22

4th-grade music performance: 4/15 (1:10 performance at Lincoln)

4th-grade music performance: 4/16  ( 5:45 evening performance at H.S)

Sarett: 4/25 (more information coming)

Lansing Trip: 5/2 (more information coming)


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 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: Multiply; Home 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.


(Scroll down for more information in the classroom)


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

   Media Center



Arrival & Dismissal Video from Mrs. Knuth 


(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














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