Week of 3/12

This Week in Fourth Grade...

Math: We are continuing to build a strong foundation with division this week. This week we will focus on how to divide when there are remainders, and we explore different word problems where we have to decide whether multiplication or division is needed to solve. Our Topic 9 math test will be next week. 

Religion: We will wrap up Chapter 11 this week: The Third Commandment, and move on to Chapter 12: Strengthened by the Eucharist. In this chapter we will focus on the Eucharist, and how receiving the Body and Blood of Jesus nurtures and strengthens us to be active followers of Christ. Of course, we are also gearing up for St. Patrick's day this weekend! We will have activities and prayers related to St. Patrick sprinkled in throughout the week :)

Reading and Language Arts: We continue to explore our essential question from last week: How does the government work? We will read nonfiction texts that explore the three branches of the government, and the different jobs related to working for the government such as being a Senator. 

In Writer's Workshop our poetry focus this week is: Haikus! We will read different haiku examples and then create one of our own! 

In Class Novel, we are coming to the end of our beloved novel, Because of Winn Dixie! We will celebrate finishing our novel next week :)

Science: We continue to explore our Science Weekly Five topic of Food Webs this week! 

Social Studies: It's the week of Economy Day! A much anticipated and fun day for everyone involved! We will gear up for Friday's big event by continuing to discuss factors that effect our economy such as supply and demand. 

Announcements:

• Economy Day is THIS Friday, 3/16! Students should bring in their advertisement as well as their good or service they have produced to sell on this day. 
• 4th Grade leads Mass this Friday, 3/16. As always, we welcome all family members to join us in celebration!