Just want to start off by saying our trip to JAMESTOWN and YORKTOWN was awesome!! I am so proud of how well our class handled the long day. They were polite, attentive, and asked so many awesome questions. I would also like to give a HUGE, HUGE thank you to our awesome parent chaperones. I could not have done it without you all!! I posted a bunch of pictures to our class instagram (@msfourthandfifth) but am working on getting them posted here too!
In reading, fourth grade students continued to learn about author’s purpose in fiction texts. While students listened to fiction read alouds, we discussed how to look at the author’s words and phrases as well as the characters, setting, and what is happening in the story to identify the author’s purpose. Students are continuing to practice answering question stems and work in their guided reading groups daily. Fifth grade students continued to work on summarizing and main idea.
In writing, fourth and fifth grade students both continued to work on narrative writing of spooky stories. We talked about using the five senses to describe a setting and worked together to develop some really descriptive plot lines. We will get this published and ready this week!
In social studies, fourth grade just started a new unit focusing on Jamestown as the first permanent settlement. We will be discussing the reasons for English Colonization, the 4 reasons of why the Jamestown settlement site was chosen and the importance of the charters. Click here for our VS-3studyguide for our current unit. Fifth grade is continuing our study of Henrico History and wrapping up our Henrico Advertising Executive project!
Upcoming Assessments and Projects
- Tuesday October 30: 4th grade Region Rap projects due (these are group projects completed in class) and 5th grade Henrico Advertising projects due!!
- Thursday, November 1: Reading Comprehension Test (on computer/4th and 5th)
- Friday November 2: VA Studies Quiz – VS 3 a, b, c (fourth grade-study guide will come home as well as interactive notebooks to study)
- Friday November 2: Henrico History Quiz (fifth grade- study guide will come home as well as interactive notebooks to study)
Upcoming Happenings and Events
- Tuesday October 30 Big Blast Costume Inflatable Jam (12:00-2:00 PM) – Students that raised $50 or more for the Big Blast fundraiser may wear a costume to school and spend the afternoon in inflatables!
- Halloween – Remember, HCPS policy does not allow students to wear Halloween costumes to school or bring Halloween treats. However, they are welcome to dress in something festive AND we have the perfect place for that extra candy– our “Treats for Troops” candy drive! Please send in candy donations for troops before Nov. 3rd! They will be shipped to veterans and active military through Soldiers’ Angels!
- Tuesday, November 6– Student Holiday- NO SCHOOL
- Conference Sign Ups – Please sign up for a fall conference time that works for you! https://tinyurl.com/y7cozmqe
- After School enrichment classes continue until November 7.