JKES 4th Grade Newsletter

JKES - 4th Grade Newsletter - Fourth Quarter Information

Dear Parents/Guardians,

As we enter the final quarter of the school year, we are excited to share the topics your child will be exploring in the coming weeks. This is an important time of growth and learning for our students, and we want to keep you informed about what they will be studying.

Math: Measurement & Geometry
In math, we will be diving into measurement and geometry. Students will learn how to measure length, weight, and volume using both standard and metric units. They will also explore geometric shapes, including learning about angles, lines, and symmetry. By the end of the quarter, students will be able to solve problems involving measurements and identify key geometric properties.

Science: Virginia’s Natural Resources
In science, we will focus on Virginia’s natural resources. Students will learn about the state’s landforms, water resources, and types of plants and animals. They will also explore how humans use these resources and the importance of conservation. This unit will help students understand the connection between natural resources and our daily lives.

History: The Civil War & Changes in Our Country
In history, students will learn about the major economic differences that developed between the Northern and Southern states and how the inability to solve those conflicts led to the South seceding from the United States to form their own country. The result was the Civil War, lasting from 1861 to 1865.

Reading:

In reading, we are working on test-taking strategies in preparation for the upcoming SOLs. Students will continue to take bi-weekly CFAs (online reading assessments) to help them prepare. We will also move into a new Bookworms unit using the book My Life as a Book. Below shares what students will be exploring in this book unit. Excerpt taken from Bookworms: My Life as a Book is a novel with a strong narrative text structure. It is about a boy named Derek who wanted to enjoy his summer his own way and is dismayed when he finds out his mom signed him up for Learning Camp to strengthen his reading skills. As the summer progresses, though, Derek learns that he actually likes reading more

than he thought. Students will collaboratively create a combination events list and plot timeline to keep track of dates and important events in the story.

International Night:

Please plan on joining us for International Night on Thursday April 10, 5:30-7:pm!
It will be a night to explore cultures from around the world. There will be performances, crafts, and food to enjoy! If you are in need of transportation, please reach out for information about WinReady bus service. We hope to see you there!

Upcoming Events:

• Parent/Teacher Conferences - March 25th

• Early Act Club dates - March 19th, April 9th, and April 30th

• International Night - April 10th 5:30-7pm

• No School - Spring Break - April 14-18th

• "Moving Up Field trip to DMIS - April 29th

• JKES Field Day - April 30th

• Douglas School Field trip - May 6th

• History SOL test - May 12th

• Reading SOL test - May 14th

• Math SOL test - May 16th

• Air and Space Museum - 4th grade field trip - May 19th

• 4th grade Graduation Ceremony - May 27th at 10:30am

• Last Day of School - May 29th - dismissal at 11:45am

Important Reminders:

• Please send your child to school each day with a healthy snack.

• Donations needed: Our classrooms are always in need of hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, and tissues. Please donate any of these items to your child’s classroom when you can. Thank you so much!

We are looking forward to a productive and engaging final quarter with your child. As always, please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need more information about what we’re learning. Thank you for your continued support!

Sincerely,

Your JKES 4th Grade Team