Week of May 29th  - June 1st

Next week we will finish our research project. During the week of June 4th-8th students will be giving their speeches and powerpoint presentation on someone who has made a difference in our world.

Field Trip-June 1st to Columbia Slough

PARTY-- June 11th we will go to Round Table Pizza and to the Parkrose Pool to celebrate ALL of our hard work that we have accomplished this year.

I'm so proud of the work that we've done and I'm happy they will be in my class next year.

If you are wanting to do summer school, please contact me or Helen for a form. If your child didn't receive a form and you want them to attend, they will be on lottery system.

Branches of Government

Hi Everyone,

It's Mr. D here giving you an update on the Branches of Government.  The class did a great job exploring the branches of government.  I feel confident the students understand why it is import to be civic minded.  They understood this through participation in the voting process.  Here, students developed questions for a classroom debate.  The candidates were asked these questions and given time to plead their point of view.  From there, the class voted for a president, vice-president, senator, and representative. There is a picture below of Ms. Tucker's 4th Grade Classroom Administration.

 
Back Row (left to right): Brenda Cruz (Supreme Court Justice), Bethel Sishu (Supreme Court Justice), Makayla Evans (Representative), Front Row (left to right): Karen Heredia-Leal (Vice-President), Sergio Contreras (President), Yahir Marcial-Lopez (Supreme Court Justice), not pictured Russell Rain (Senator)

Congratulations!!!

Week of May 21st - 25th


Writing: This week we have been working on our Spring Writing test.

Field Trips: The play on Tuesday was fabulous!
Our next field trip is June 1st. We will go to the Columbia Slough.

Research Project: The kids are starting their last research/presentation project. They will do it on a person who has made a difference. Please help your child work on their reports the next couple of weeks.

Summer School: We will have summer school this year. It will start on July 16th and go for 4 weeks. More information to come!

Monday May 7th - 11th


The Japanese Garden was a great field trip. Thanks to Carson and Liana's mom for coming. It was a VERY WET day but the kids worked hard on the Haiku's.
 Next Monday, May 14th-Joan from the Japanese Garden will be a special guest in our classroom during writing time. We will have a book created by the end of the year.

El Zorrito-May 15th. Play at Children's Theatre.

Testing: This week and next we will have 3rd round of Oaks Testing. This is the last opportunity for students to take the reading and math test. If your child has already passed, they will not be taking it again unless you or your child want them to.

Warm weather-Please have a water bottle for your child. The classroom is warm and the drinking fountain doesn't work properly.

Summer-Shaver is being remodeled this summer! Check out the design plan on the district website.

Week of May 1-4


Wednesday-Book Fair at Shaver 5:30-7:30-Dinner/Free book if you attend the 4th grade curriculum.

Thursday-Japanese Garden Field Trip

May 15th Play El Zorrito

Spring Final Writing-We will have a writing assessment at the end of May.

Please remind your child about the 4 B's.
Be Responsible
Be Respectful
Be Safe
Be A Learner