February in Fourth

     This Week's Activites

     This week we began working on research on fact about Oregon to create our Valentine Boxes. We used the iPads and had fun learning about the state mushroom and song! Then on Wednesday we had a religion test on the Beatitudes. Then on Thursday we had a special Mass that started with a peaceful walk around the school as we held signs and reflected on immigrants and refugees. We also had our book clubs this week. We are almost finished! I hope you enjoyed my review of the week!
by Felix

     We learned a lot this week. Learning about energy was amazing. We learned that there is energy in food. There is an actual truck powered by cheese! You can make energy with a rubber band. We made cars that when you twist a straw that is attached to a rubber band it collects energy to move. We raced our rubber band cars. To race, you had to try to make it to a place called "the sweet spot" in order to win. We had to try a lot of times. Energy is awesome! This week Mr. Grant had a guest from the city of Portland come speak to us about the importance to keep our water clean. She was great!
By Daphne

     The Fourth Graders are in charge of leading the school for our Monday Morning prayer service the rest of February. We are ready for tomorrow morning so join us if you can!

     I hope your Fourth Grader is having fun creating an Oregon themed Valentine Box! Please send in on Tuesday along with a Valentine for each member of the class. I sent home a class list on the back of the Valentine Box instructions for easy addressing of cards. This Tuesday will be a Free Dress fundraiser for Catholic Relief Services Refugee Resettlement so bring in $2 to wear pink, red, white or purple!

    Looking forward to another full week ahead!

God Bless, 

Jenn