October

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 The past couple of weeks in Grade 4:

-we are learning about decimals and fractions (tenths and hundredths) and developing our understanding through art, games, money, models and picture representations. Counting change at home and talking about tenths and hundredths is a great way for kids to practice at home.

-in math we learned about Palindromes and looked for patterns 

-we went to Telus Spark and did a shadow program where we wrote a script and created a puppet play, some students also dissected owl pellets, lied on a bed of nails and experienced VR.

-we began planning suspense stories and have focused on description, hooks and a strong introduction so far

-we are making maps of our own islands that need to include a legend, scale, compass rose, capital city and other landmarks

-in Social Studies, we are learning about the regions of Alberta and began exploring resources, vegetation, landforms and wildlife of the Parkland reagion

-we did a refraction experiment in science using a glass of water and pencil  

-we did a Tinkercad orientation with Mrs. McNeil for future 3D printing for academic projects


Reminders:

Field Trip forms for Fort Calgary were sent home on Friday. I found one in the coat hook area, so if your child was at school Friday and did not come home with a form, let me know.

Tuesday is Halloween. Students are welcome to dress up. No gore, masks, weapons please. Please do not send any candy/treats to be handed out to the class. Thank you.

I'm looking for 2 more volunteers for Fort Calgary on November 7. If you would like to join us, please send me an email.
























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