Cast Your Vote
This month in Social Studies 4L is studying government. This week we are learning about the executive branch. In conjunction with our curriculum 4th grade will also be holding Presidential and Vice-presidential elections. Students will write campaign speeches and make a poster that includes their slogan. They have to campaign amongst each other before they give their speeches. Finally, the class votes by secret ballot for their new president and vice-president.
Miss Laforest
Courageous Men
In Bible we have been learning about the courageous life of Daniel and how he chose to worship God no matter the consequence. This month we are also beginning to study the life of Paul. We are following along on his four missionary journeys. We will see how through Jesus, he was changed from a person who hated and persecuted Christians to the greatest Christian missionary of all time.
Miss Laforest
Probability
This month in Math we are learning all about probability. We are exploring how event outcomes can be certain, likely, as likely as likely, unlikely, or impossible. We are not only doing experimental probability using colored tile and dice; but we are also discussing life event probabilities: What is the probability Hawaii will have a volcano erupt within the next ten years, the Yankees will win the next World Series, or we will be having pizza for lunch tomorrow?
Miss Laforest
Freedom for Slaves
In March we studied about black history from the time of slavery through the Civil War. In Social Studies we saw how abolitionists fought for equal rights and how the brave people in the underground railroad helped slaves escape to freedom. In Reading, we read about a family’s journey to freedom and how they helped build a town for freed and runaway slaves. We also went to see the play Freedom Train, which dramatized the real life story of Harriet Tubman- a runaway slave who went back 19 times to help 300 other slaves escape. Finally in Language Arts, the students memorize a poem about Tubman’s life, which they orally present to the class.
Miss Laforest
Great Projects
Students had fun working on their Academic Fair projects. Some students studied the Arts and learned about and did projects on anything from Beethoven and Flamenco dancing to cartooning, origami, and fashion design. Others studied the history and evolution of Sports; from football and baseball to soccer and Karate. Some explored Science and carefully examined insects, sharks, or volcanoes. Finally, some chose to delve deeper into the Bible and studied the Judges of Israel or the resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ. They all wrote a research paper, made a display board, and created a model or costume for whichever project they chose and then presented them at our Academic Fair.
Miss Laforest
Electricity
In Science we are being electrified! We are exploring static electricity. Not only are we learning about atoms and how electricity works by the exchange of electrons, we are also doing hair raising, paper shifting, and foil lifting labs. Students discover how and why static clings, lightning sparks, thunder snaps, and why opposites really do attract.
Miss Laforest
A Poem For Mom
For Mother’s day our students had to utilize their creative abilities to write poetry for their caretaker. They also enjoyed purchasing affordable gifts at the school for Mother’s day.
Mrs. Boodram
Let’s Run
Our students couldn’t wait for the Jog-a-thon. They enjoyed working on their class banner. The Jog-a-thon was not only an opportunity for our second graders to raise funds for the school, but it was also a time where they could get a work out and have fun with their friends. Most of the students were amazed at how many laps they were able to run. They enjoyed seeing their teachers running along side of them cheering them on. It was a fun day of laughter and excitement.
Mrs. Boodram
Celebrating God’s Goodness
This year’s Spring Celebration took place on Monday, May24th and was a mixture of Elementary, Middle and High School students. Students performed skits, dramas, songs, and dances unto the Lord. What a great celebration it was and everyone was blessed – even the performers. Thanks to all for working so hard and glorifying God with the use of our talents.
Please see “Galleries” for lots of pictures!
Butterflies are Free to Fly
In conjunction with our insect unit, 4th grade has been learning about the life cycle of butterflies. In addition to our Science textbooks we have been observing actual butterfly larvae in our classroom! We watched as baby caterpillars ate and grew larger, turned into golden chrysalis’, and eventually emerged as beautiful butterflies. This week we released these amazing creatures that God has created back into their natural environment and watched as they flew into the sky. It was awesome!
Please see “Galleries” for some wonderful pictures!
