February 2018

Catholic School Week Mass

          February is here and we are moving in the 2nd part of the 4th grade year. As a class we are working on tightening up routines and pushing ourselves to full potential. We continue to meet every morning to share experiences, work through any problems and pray together. We continue to look for God in each other and lift each other up!

     It was a fun week for science in 4th grade. On this past Tuesday morning and the one coming up, Mrs. Chambers and I are collaborating with the 4th and 8th grades to create a robot with Legos integrating the technology of creating code and the science of engineering design. Last Tuesday, the students got to know each other, the computer program and materials they will be using. Next Tuesday, will be completing design ideas, testing, improving design and retesting. I love these kind of experiences for students! We also continued our study of Energy as a class. The students pondered on why the first hill on a roller coaster is the highest. Hills were added the bumper coasters teams of 3 created last week to build understanding of hills and energy. More hands on learning!

     We have wrapped up learning about the journey of Lewis and Clark this week with a gallery walk through all of the Timeline Story Maps the students made as a final project for this unit. The students walked around admiring the interpretations of this epic adventure. With Oregon's birthday coming up, the 4th graders looked at interesting facts about Oregon. Each interesting fact was added to the whiteboard. There are so many interesting facts about Oregon! These facts can be used when creating the assigned Valentine's Day Box. 

     Finally, I am so proud of the 4th graders as they continue to lead the school spiritually. This past Thursday the students focused on compassion and created an acrostic poem to express their understanding of this important word. You have amazing children!

 

     

     God Bless, Jenn