May 28, 2015

It's hard to believe we're almost done with the year! The fourth grade has continued to work hard on everything from research papers to geometry problems, but we're also having fun going on treasure hunts for "T" day and creating book trailers for our literature circle books.

The students are almost done with their research papers, and they've done outstanding work. Almost all of them have finished typing their papers in computer class, and they are currently working on adding a cover page, bibliography, and text features. These are due on Monday.

We had a special visitor today. Mr. Lindo came to the classroom to talk about engineering, and he brought a flame tube he built to show how sound travels in waves. Even though it was hot outside, it was fun to watch the flames dance to the music! Our science test on heat, light, and sound will be tomorrow.

Next week, we are going to Humboldt Park with the middle school on Monday and to the Shedd Aquarium on Wednesday. Students will receive their summer work in math and reading on Tuesday from their middle school teachers. Friday is our last day of school. That day ends at 1:00 and there will be not be extended care. Students also need to start returning anything they borrowed from the classroom next week, especially library books.