Ms Melone’s Class Weekly Newsletter
Monday, April 15, 2024
Curriculum Updates:
Math:
3rd: Third grade students continue to learn about fractions on a number line. In addition, we are working on a math through art project with combining different fractions (halves, thirds, fourths, sixths).
4th: Fourth graders continue to explore fractions. We have been working adding and subtracting mixed numbers and solving problems about fractions and line plots. Soon, we will explore decimals and practice adding and subtracting decimals.
Reading: We continue to use a literacy menu to guide our reading. We have started a new read aloud The Wild Robot to review character traits and learn about plot and theme. Students continue to read informational and narrative text and respond to questions using the RACE model. This week we focused on the E part, which is Explain
Writing: We have begun our Persuasive Writing Unit. Students have come up with ideas to persuade others to care about making changes in their lives and their world. This week students will craft strong opinions on a topic they feel passionate about. They will also come up with reasons and examples to support their opinions.
Lunch Menu: You can access the April UCS menu by clicking here.
We are busy planning for end of the year events. There are many events that happen for 4th graders. Here are some of the events that are planned so far:
- Thursday, May 30: 4th Grade Track Meet at MMU track (Rain Date June 3rd)
- Friday, May 31: 4th Grade Move Up Day at BRMS (afternoon)
- Friday, June 7: 4th grade fun day (Mills Riverside Park)
IMPORTANT DATES FOR RISING 5TH GRADERS (From BRMS)
- 4/18: Rising 5th Grade Parent/Caregiver BRMS Building Tour, 1:15 p.m.
- 5/1: Rising 5th Grade My Child As A Learner forms due
- 5/28: Rising 5th Grade Parent Orientation Night, 6:30 p.m.
- 5/31: Rising 5th Grade Move Up Day (leave UCS around 11:00 a.m.)
