Fourth Grade News

Mrs. Siemer’s Fourth Grade GazetteApril 21, 2011Dear Parents,I’m so grateful to Him for everything He has sacrificed to give us. I hope you have a wonderful Easter break with your family.  We’ve started typing our research papers and the students are doing great! The remaining steps will be completed at home and the entire paper is due on Tuesday, May 3rd. Please make sure your child has a cover page, photo page, and bibliography to go with their research paper. Please look for more information in their Friday folder.   Spanish Program – The Spanish fiesta program is Monday, April 25th, at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre. Students should wear a white shirt, WCA hoodie, jeans, and bring an extra pair of shorts to wear under the costume. If you have any questions, please email Senora Marisa at mmejia@westgateacademy.com.  
Dates to Remember:
  • Fri., 4/22: Good Friday – No School
  • Mon., 4/25: Easter Break – No School
  • Fri., 4/29: Spiritwear Day
  • Wed., 5/4: Famous Missourian Presentations – 1:15 to 3 p.m.
Quiz/Test Alert
  • Fri., 4/29: Ch. 15 Science Test
  • Fri., 4/29: Spelling Test (no packet)
  • Fri., 4/29: Memory Verse Quiz
  • Tues., 5/3: Research Papers Due
 
Memory Verse: John 1:17-18For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. No one has ever seen God, but God the One and Only, who is at the Father’s side, has made him known. Sneak Peek for Next Week:
BibleWe studied Saul’s conversion and next week we’ll look at his (Paul’s) missionary journeys. ReadingWe’ll begin to read Charlotte’s Web  by E.B. White.  Language ArtsIn our poetry unit, we’ll write a haiku and diamante poem.
MathNext week we’ll compare and subtract fractions with unlike denominators, and discover probability. ScienceWe’ll wrap up our study of electricity and magnetism with a test on Friday. Social StudiesWe’ll wrap up our study of Missouri’s history by looking at the world wars of 1914 and 1945 and how they impacted our state.