Week 26

Dear parents and students,

As always, we have been extremely busy in Grade 4.

Our experience with Alice in Wonderland is becoming “curiouser and curiouser,” as we venture further into the book. We have been combining vocabulary lessons with comprehension, and learning a great deal of new words and expressions, along with puns, similes, and more interesting adjectives. Some of the ideas presented during our discussions have been most insightful, as we learn to enjoy and appreciate the many different possible interpretations of the story.

We finished another Math topic this week, with the topic test being held on Thursday. While Topic 14 was all about perimeter and area of plane shapes, Topic 15 is dedicated to volume of solid shapes and the various perspectives of solids. We began the topic by creating our own 3D models of some of the more regular solid shapes. This is a short topic, and the Topic Test will take place next Friday.

As mentioned last week, the Science will take place on Thursday, 23^rd April. Most teams have submitted a proposal for the Science Fair, but a few are still trying to find a suitable topic. Parents, your assistance in the Science Fair projects would be greatly appreciated, if you are able to offer your support. Please refer to the message to parents in the Science Fair workbook, which describes how you can become involved.  Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions.

Our Social Studies classes have been dedicated to our preparations for International Week. As you know, Grade 4 will be presenting New Zealand to the other classes. While we are working on presentation skills and preparations in class, much of the research needs to be done at home. I hope that parents can help your children with their preparations, and that many of you are able to come in and visit during the presentations on the mornings of Monday and Tuesday, March 23-24.

As you are also aware, Spirit Week will be held from next Monday, 16^th March – Friday 20^th March. Monday will be Crazy Hair Day, which is sure to set a bright and cheerful tone to the rest of the week. Race Day takes place on the Wednesday during Spirit Week (18^th March). All parents are welcome to attend.

Spring break follows International week, from Thursday, 26^th March – Sunday, 4^th April.

Have a great weekend, and see you all again on Monday (with crazy hair!)

Dates to Remember:

·       March16-20                – Spirit Week

·       Mon, March 16          – Crazy Hair Day

·       Tue, March 17            – St Patrick’s Day: Dress in Green

·       Wed, March 18           – Race Day – Parents welcome

·       Thu, March 19            – Fake Injury Day

·       Fri, March 20              – Twins Day

·       School Assembly (Feb/March) – Parents welcome

·       Topic 15 Math test

·       March 23-24               – International Week Presentations – Parents welcome

·       March 26 – April 5     – Spring Break

·       Wed, April 15                         – Pottery Day

·       Wed-Thu, April 15-16 – Parent/Teacher meetings

·       Thu, April 23^rd                       – Science Fair