Fourth Grade

Discipline with Purpose 

The Discipline with Purpose Skill of the month is resolving problems. The students will work on the following steps to practice this skill. 
1. Recognize when a problem exists and attempt to identify the cause. 
2. Explore all the facts. 
3. Brainstorm possible ways to solve the conflict and explore the consequences. 
4. Discard unrealistic solutions, or any solution that may cause a problem for others. 
5.Choose a solution, follow through, and evaluate the results. 

Fourth Grade Knowledge

The fourth grade students will show off their historical knowledge while working on the Archdiocesan  Social Studies Assessment. The children will choose an event that they would like to investigate. The next step is to read, read, read about the topic. They will write a brief summary and create a museum like display with student created artifacts. The children will get to showcase their knowledge by giving a presentation to their classmates. 

Math
The math focus currently is multiplication with 2 digits times 3 digits. The students will shortly delve into division. They continue to practice their basic math facts working on mastering speed and accuracy. 

Talent...Talent...Talent

The children have shown their physical control and meditation through Tai Chi. They practice several intricate steps for 9 sessions. 

African drumming and dance allowed the children to show their creative side, following directions ability, and rhythm. 

The fourth grade children have been practicing the recorder. They will get the opportunity to play with the symphony at the Holland. This is a wonderful experience to reinforce their hard work and dedication to learning music. 

Art work continues to fill the hallway by the fourth and fifth grade classrooms. Please come to see our budding artists display their creative side.