Things You Need to Know

1.  There will not be a study guide for the Math test this week.  The students need to review everything
     covered through out the year.  The best things to review are the workbooks, the text book, and the
     study links.  I am looking into some Everyday Math Apps.

2.  World Tour Day is next Tuesday, May 22.  Our class is covering France with the help of Mrs.
     Rihner.  We will be getting with Mrs. Howes about what all is needed.  Please contact Mrs. Howes
     if you are interested in helping in some way, from donating your time or help gathering supplies.

3.  We will be doing research in the computer lab on Monday.  The students need to take the     
      information from their research and create a poster due this Friday.

4.  Our final church service will be Monday, May 21.  All fourth graders will sing together on the red
     steps.  This will be the last time they sing together as a grade level until the end of their senior
     year.  You are more than welcome to attend.  I hope to see you there.

5.  Field Day will be May 25.

6.  If your child has a summer birthday, June through August, please feel free to celebrate it before
     the end of the school year.  Email me if you want to do something.

The Duke

On Thursday, our class went on a boat called the "Duke."  First we got on and left the Dauphin Island Marina.  A little ways out we dropped a special net. The net captured plankton.  We put the plankton from the net into a container and used a special microscope to see the plankton.  After that we dropped the big net.  We dragged the big net around for a while, then we pulled up the net.  In the net we caught catfish, pin fish, needle fish, croacker, sting ray, cigar minnow, flounder, x-ray fish, and squid.  After we messed with the fish, we threw them to the birds.  It was a great trip.

By Matthew M.

Zach waiting to board.

Waiting to look at the plankton.

Alex observing the small organisms.

Listening to the guide.

Dragging in the net.

Some of what the net dragged in.

The boys could not wait to get their hands in the tub.

Max holding a small flounder.

Mrs. Benton's class went to the Duke with Mrs. Keesee. 
We caught a lot of fish.  It was really fun!
Caption by Lilli N.

Boys grabbing the fish.

A handful of squid.

Lucas found an interesting organism.

Camille playing with fish.

Lucas showing off his find.

The girls had waited long enough.

We don't back down from fish.

Grace showing off her fish.

Nanny Piggins...A Chocolate Party

This year the fourth grade read a book called Nanny Piggins which is a pig who loves chocolate. 

To celebrate our finishing the book we had a chocolate party which was a blast.

Pictures and caption by Max J.

Creating Lines of Reflection

Students used transparent mirrors to discover Lines of Reflection between congruent images and to create the reflecting image.  Students learned the differences between Lines of Reflection and Lines of Symmetry.  A Line of Reflection splits congruent images in the middle so that each image is of equal distance from the line.  A Line of Symmetry splits one image into two halves that are congruent.  The fourth graders have had a blast with this unit.

ReFLection = FLip

TranSLation = SLide

RoTation = Turn

 

 

Human Reflection



A reflection is a "flip" of an image.  To introduce this concept, the students had to reflect what their partner was doing.  The lesson ended with a belly of laughs and a learned concept.

Myles got Grace to do the splits.
 I think he realized that this might not have been a great decision.

Thinkers Zachary and Ross.

The one legged stand off between Camille and Alex.

Max B. and Victoria end up laughing through their poses.

Turtle Contest Winner

Natalie D.

Moment from the Week

The cake walk was so cool.  I, Thomas P., was the second one to get picked.  I picked my own cake.  Myle's cake was the biggest one, it was huge! 

Written by Thomas P.

Our Cakes

There is one picture missing which would include our photographer, Carolyn J.

Turtle Cake Walk

Around and around they go.

The fourth graders raised $499.00 so far.

Checking out the possibilities.

Thomas twirling the turtle stick.

This picture was taken at the beginning of the walk.

Robin was the first winner of the class.
Of course he took home the largest cake.

Where they will stop? No one knows.

Eggy Week

This week, our class had to write a story about an egg that came to life and went on an adventure.  It either had to go on 4 adventures, or the adventure had to last 4 days.  We also got to design a plastic egg and present it.  It was a lot of fun.
                                                          Written by Natalie D.

Have You Seen Any Endangered Species?

This is a picture of some masks we made in Art.  They were selected to be in the art show.
We have a giant panda, an anteater, a peregrine falcon, Grevvy's zebra, an elephant, a tiger, and a lynx.
These are made out of felt, clay, and googly eyes.  Some ther things are feathers, balls, and other things.
Picture and Caption by Alex R.

The girls worked diligently creating their masks. 
Too bad you can't see all the details up close.

The guys worked just as hard.  True keepsake items.

Please make sure to come see all your student's hardwork this week.  The are presenting thier PowerPoints during Technology block.

Sea Turtle Cake Walk

The fourth grade students are trying to raise money to help sea turtles. There will be a jar to collect any money in the classroom. In the spirit of helping the sea turtles there will be a cake walk next Friday during P.E. Please help us out by sending in a cake, cookies, or cupcakes for the cake walk. It would be fun if the cake was shaped like a turtle or supported the theme but not necessary. These items are not due until the day of, or day before if needed. Thank you for your support and help.

Easter Egg Hunt by Lucas

Friday, April 6th, 2012, our class and Mrs. McCullough's class went to the Regional School of the Deaf and Blind. Everyone got partnered up with a student. Some were blind, some were deaf, and some were both. The boys helped them make cards, paint eggs, and make ducks, while the girls helped them paint eggs, make cards, and let them decorate bonnets. After that was the egg hunt. They were only allowed to get three eggs, so that made some kids sad, but it was still fun watching them. After that we left. We all thought the school was amazing!
Written by Lucas B.

Regional School Egg Hunt

Learning how to help the students.

The tour of the classrooms.

Alex helping her friend create a bonnet.

 

Elizabeth and Victoria peeling stickers.

Camille assisted 2 young ladies in decorating the bonnets.

Thomas also had 2 buddies. 
The guys made ducks.

Zach gluing down the legs of their duck.

Max B. helping his little buddy.

Dying eggs was interesting.  Just ask Lucas.

Carolyn and Isobel

Max J. aiding his buddy in decorating Easter cards.

Sage decorating an egg for her buddy.

The hunt.

Checking out the eggs after the hunt.

Thomas guiding the hunt.