Good Morning Fourth Graders! It's time to get your bodies moving on this Friday morning!!!
Just Dance
Have a wonderful Spring Break! No school next week (March 30-April 3).
Be good. Be nice. Behave.
Friday, March 27, 2015
Get Fit Friday
March 27, 2015
Good Morning Fourth Graders! It's time to get your bodies moving on this Friday morning!!!
Just Dance
Have a wonderful Spring Break! No school next week (March 30-April 3).
Good Morning Fourth Graders! It's time to get your bodies moving on this Friday morning!!!
Just Dance
Have a wonderful Spring Break! No school next week (March 30-April 3).
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Healthy Choices
March 26, 2015
Do you recognize this person? She is being proactive about her health. How are you proactive about your health? What does it mean to be proactive? Discuss with your class!
Tonight is Lincoln Center's Celebration of Learning Open House. You and your family are welcome to come anytime be 4:00 pm and 7pm, tonight, Thursday March 26. You will go to your Fourth Grade Classroom and share with families all the amazing things you have accomplished this school year.
See you all soon!
Be good. Be nice. Behave.
Do you recognize this person? She is being proactive about her health. How are you proactive about your health? What does it mean to be proactive? Discuss with your class!
Tonight is Lincoln Center's Celebration of Learning Open House. You and your family are welcome to come anytime be 4:00 pm and 7pm, tonight, Thursday March 26. You will go to your Fourth Grade Classroom and share with families all the amazing things you have accomplished this school year.
See you all soon!
Be good. Be nice. Behave.
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Reflection, Translation, Rotation
March 25, 2015
In Math we have been learning about Reflection, Translation and Rotation. Reflection is a "flip", Translation is a "slide" and Rotation is a "turn" of a geometric figure. The catchy Math song might help you remember.
In Math we have been learning about Reflection, Translation and Rotation. Reflection is a "flip", Translation is a "slide" and Rotation is a "turn" of a geometric figure. The catchy Math song might help you remember.
Be good. Be nice. Behave.
Monday, March 23, 2015
Book Talk Tuesday
March 24, 2015
Good Morning! Today's Book Talk Tuesday is Mrs. Laliberte's all time favorite read-a-loud book. It's called The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo.
This is a sweet tale about a brave and courageous mouse named Despereaux. I was first introduced to this book in college. I was taking a class on children's literature, and my teacher at the time, read this book to the class. I fell in love with the story. Now as a teacher, I enjoy reading this book to my own class. I think it has a great message about bravery and not giving up on your dreams. No matter what people (or rodents in the book) think about you, don't give up on what you believe in. Despereaux may be small, but he sure dreams big.
Think about your hopes and dreams for fourth grade. What do you want to accomplish in the next couple of months? Or, what have you accomplished in school that you are proud of?
Be good. Be nice. Behave.
Good Morning! Today's Book Talk Tuesday is Mrs. Laliberte's all time favorite read-a-loud book. It's called The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo.
Think about your hopes and dreams for fourth grade. What do you want to accomplish in the next couple of months? Or, what have you accomplished in school that you are proud of?
Be good. Be nice. Behave.
Water Cycle and Snow
March 23, 2015
Good Morning Everyone! Wow....SNOW! Just when we thought it was time to pack the boots and coats away. Make sure to dress for the weather. Wear your boots, coats, hats and mittens. Stay Warm!
In class you have been learning about the Water Cycle. Think about how snow is connected to the Water Cycle. When snow falls from the clouds, what is that called according to the Water Cycle? What happens when the snow melts?
Brain Pop- The Water Cycle
Be good. Be nice. Behave.
Good Morning Everyone! Wow....SNOW! Just when we thought it was time to pack the boots and coats away. Make sure to dress for the weather. Wear your boots, coats, hats and mittens. Stay Warm!
In class you have been learning about the Water Cycle. Think about how snow is connected to the Water Cycle. When snow falls from the clouds, what is that called according to the Water Cycle? What happens when the snow melts?
Brain Pop- The Water Cycle
Be good. Be nice. Behave.
Friday, March 20, 2015
Clouds
March 20, 2015
Good morning!
A couple months ago we shared that a few fourth graders went to the Mall of America to sing, "Clouds," in honor and memory of its writer, Zach Sobiech. Last night our sixth graders sang the song to honor Zach and all others who have fought cancer. A committee of sixth graders followed the action cycle: Think, Choose, Act and raised money for the American Cancer Society at their concert last night.
This morning many classes will go to the 6th grade concert. It will be very crowded! Make sure you sit next to someone that helps you be the best you that you can be, and in return, you help them! Be respectful audience members.
Be principled. Be caring. Have integrity.
(Be good. Be nice. Behave.)
Good morning!
A couple months ago we shared that a few fourth graders went to the Mall of America to sing, "Clouds," in honor and memory of its writer, Zach Sobiech. Last night our sixth graders sang the song to honor Zach and all others who have fought cancer. A committee of sixth graders followed the action cycle: Think, Choose, Act and raised money for the American Cancer Society at their concert last night.
This morning many classes will go to the 6th grade concert. It will be very crowded! Make sure you sit next to someone that helps you be the best you that you can be, and in return, you help them! Be respectful audience members.
Be principled. Be caring. Have integrity.
(Be good. Be nice. Behave.)
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Water!
March 19, 2015
Good morning inquirers!
Many classes have been digging deep into the water unit. Students are asking so many great questions to help guide our learning. Mrs. Applequist's students have been keeping track of their inquiries to make sure they find answers to as many as possible. That's another example of the action cycle! Don't just ask a question... find the answer too!
Have you ever wondered how water towers work? We have two in South St. Paul, and almost every community has at least one. What are they used for (form)? How do they work (function)?
Here is an article and quick video answering some of our questions!
Wonderopolis: How Do Water Towers Work?
Be principled. Be caring. Have integrity.
(Be good. Be nice. Behave!)
Good morning inquirers!
Many classes have been digging deep into the water unit. Students are asking so many great questions to help guide our learning. Mrs. Applequist's students have been keeping track of their inquiries to make sure they find answers to as many as possible. That's another example of the action cycle! Don't just ask a question... find the answer too!
Have you ever wondered how water towers work? We have two in South St. Paul, and almost every community has at least one. What are they used for (form)? How do they work (function)?
Here is an article and quick video answering some of our questions!
Wonderopolis: How Do Water Towers Work?
Be principled. Be caring. Have integrity.
(Be good. Be nice. Behave!)
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Help a Neighbor
March 18, 2015
Hello caring fourth graders,
This week we are collecting non-perishable food items for our local community. Neighbors, Inc. is located near Knowlan's Grocery Store and has been solid part of South Saint Paul for many years. The great thing about places like Neighbors is, "When we ALL do better, we ALL do better," (Paul Wellstone). Neighbors wants to make sure all community members are doing well, and they need our help!
Hello caring fourth graders,
This week we are collecting non-perishable food items for our local community. Neighbors, Inc. is located near Knowlan's Grocery Store and has been solid part of South Saint Paul for many years. The great thing about places like Neighbors is, "When we ALL do better, we ALL do better," (Paul Wellstone). Neighbors wants to make sure all community members are doing well, and they need our help!
If you are able, bring in canned or boxed food for our food drive. Make sure it is NOT expired! Also, make sure you have permission from your parents!
This in an incredible part of being a PYP school! Let's take ACTION!
Be principled. Be caring. Have integrity!
(Be good. Be nice. Behave!)
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Book Talk Tuesday
March 17, 2015
Book Talk Tuesday comes to you courtesy of Mr. Frischmann! You may remember last week, Mr. Frischmann was announced for winning the contest about favorite books. His all-time favorite book is HATCHET by Gary Paulsen.
The main character, Brian is the sole survivor of a plane crash and has to think critically and problem solve in order to survive! His independence, perseverance, and sheer will guide him through many difficult days.
Sometimes we all feel like we're trying to survive! What are some strategies you use to muster through a tough situation? What advice would you give to someone that was trying to be a thinker and problem solver?
Be principled. Be caring. Have integrity!
(Be good. Be nice. Behave!)
Book Talk Tuesday comes to you courtesy of Mr. Frischmann! You may remember last week, Mr. Frischmann was announced for winning the contest about favorite books. His all-time favorite book is HATCHET by Gary Paulsen.
The main character, Brian is the sole survivor of a plane crash and has to think critically and problem solve in order to survive! His independence, perseverance, and sheer will guide him through many difficult days.
Sometimes we all feel like we're trying to survive! What are some strategies you use to muster through a tough situation? What advice would you give to someone that was trying to be a thinker and problem solver?
Be principled. Be caring. Have integrity!
(Be good. Be nice. Behave!)
Monday, March 16, 2015
Sharing the Planet
March 16, 2015
Good morning!
Have you ever noticed the brightly colored squares near the library with a lot of words on them? (It actually has been temporarily taken down.) That is Lincoln's Center's Program of Inquiry (POI). It is a map of all the units of inquiries all of the grades work on all year. The map has 6 headings which are our TRANSDISCIPLINARY THEMES.
Our WATER unit is in the SHARING THE PLANET theme. Water takes up at least 70% of the Earth. That is a lot of water we share with our fellow humans around the world!
Good morning!
Have you ever noticed the brightly colored squares near the library with a lot of words on them? (It actually has been temporarily taken down.) That is Lincoln's Center's Program of Inquiry (POI). It is a map of all the units of inquiries all of the grades work on all year. The map has 6 headings which are our TRANSDISCIPLINARY THEMES.
Our WATER unit is in the SHARING THE PLANET theme. Water takes up at least 70% of the Earth. That is a lot of water we share with our fellow humans around the world!
Be principled. Be caring. Have integrity!
(Be good. Be nice. Behave!)
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