February 3, 2012           Grade 4D Class News From the fourth grade classroom of Mrs. Donovan ~ Emily and Emma   Highlights This week was another busy week!  On Wednesday we had a snow day!  We also finished up Unit 4 in Math and began Unit 5 on Fractions and Decimals.  Although this is a new concept for many students, everyone realized that we use fractions all the time in real life.  Fractions are used in money, time, and even when we eat dinner.  As well, students have been reading a lot this week.  Remember, you only need to fill out one log – just the Timberwolf Challenge Log. Next week we will begin French Immersion with Mrs. Hale!                   ~Mrs. Donovan   M Tu W Th Fr     1 2 3 6 7 8 9 Spelling Test 13 Valentine’s Day/ Jonathan 15 16 Spelling Test Shania 21 22 23 Spelling Test 27 28 29   Spelling Test “I want that one!” Reading should be a choice, not a chore. Make sure there are a variety of books, magazines, and other materials available for your child to choose from.   Reading tip of the week... Feb. 18 Morgan More news   Math- On Thursday we had a Math Test.  It was three pages long and was about area, time and word questions.  In the next unit we will be learning fractions. Literacy-In Literacy we are doing . . . reading to ourselves and reading to each other.  And we’re also listening to reading and working on writing skills.     Science – In Science we are making commercials about light safety and why it is important. Gym- In Gym we are learning the dance Aw – Chaw! And soon the “So You Think You Can Dance’ challenge will start.