Week 9

 Dear Parents and Students,

After our long weekend, we have wasted no time in getting back into our classroom

routines. As usual, we have been very busy in Grade 4, and we have packed a great deal into the past three days, including the commencement of our MAP tests.

In the Classroom:

Maths

We began Topic 5 this week, which has been mostly a review of multiplication. We will

continue our studies next week, including using expanded algorithms, before reviewing the topic. The topic test will take place next Friday.

Literacy Workshop

Due to MAP testing and our shortened week, our Literacy Workshops  were compressed to focusing on our grammar lessons. We have just finished Unit 2, which was dedicated to nouns, and we will complete review exercises over the next week. Next week, we will also begin our next unit about verbs.

Science

We have continued our studies of Earth’s surface changes, this week focusing on landslides. Next week, we will conclude our investigations of the mysteries of the Ash Falls fossil beds, and then review what we know about rapid changes of Earth’s surface.

Social Studies

Our Social Studies classes were dedicated to our presentations about Symbols of

Patriotism. Thank you to everyone for the hard work. It was certainly an informative few days, and everyone should be proud of your presentations. Next week, we will return to

our study of economy and citizenship.

Extra

The first week of MAP testing went smoothly. We have one more week with tests for Reading and Science to take place on Monday and Tuesday respectively.  

We have an exciting end to next week as we attend the Halloween Carnival organised by the secondary department on Friday, 20th October. Parents are welcome to attend after dismissal, so maybe we’ll see you there. 

I hope you all enjoy your weekend, and I’ll see you all on Monday!

Dates to remember:

October 16–20: Second week of MAP testing

Fri  Oct 20: Math test - Topic 5

                            Halloween Carnival

Tue Oct 31: Halloween / Dress-up day

Wed Nov 1: Fun Day

Th-Fr Nov 2–3: Mid-semester break

Mo-Fr Nov 6–10:Parent/Teacher meetings