Week of November 14 to 18

Happy Snow Day!

Have a very happy snow day, everyone! I pray that this may be a fun and relaxing day for us all. Stay warm! Make some delicious hot chocolate and play in the snow. See you all on Monday!

What We Learned this Week

Bible: This week, we are studying how Saul become king. God made it very clear to Saul that he was meant to be king, and Saul heeded him. It makes me wonder and think about ourselves. Do we actively listen to God and do what He asks us to do? 

Math: The students are becoming experts at multiplying two digit numbers by two digit numbers. We also compared and contrast the short-cut method to the shortened expanded notation method. I encourage the students to continue to practice multiplying two digit numbers by two digit numbers. 

Reading: We are coming to a close for this unit. We finished "The Tiger Rising" and spent some time this week to talk about major themes and the symbolism found in this book. On Tuesday, November 22, the students will be watching the film "The Tiger Rising" with the other 4th grade sections. The students are allowed to come to school in their PJs if they would like. They are also allowed to bring some pillows and blankets. However, their pillows and / or blankets must fit in their backpacks. 

Writing: We have started our brand-new persuasive unit. The students studied a few examples of persuasive writing and the elements that are found in persuasive writing. They even tried their hand at coming up with reasons and examples for why the school day should incorporate more free time. 

Grammar: This week, we studied reflexive verbs and reflexive pronouns. I think it's so fascinating that these Spanish verbs contain a pronoun right in the verb itself. We also talked about "adversativas" which are words that connect two contrasting ideas. The students could use these words in their upcoming persuasive drafts for writing class.

Science: The students spent this week designing and creating a tool that will allow them to look over the bookcase and the contents on its shelf. This lab applies everything that they have learned about the properties of light and our five senses. Some of the students exemplified impressive work by going home and perfecting their design ideas. The students will have another day to work on this project. Maybe they could take this snow day and plan out some ideas to enhance their tool. 

From the Spanish Immersion Team

¡Hola Familias!


We have decided to postpone our Spanish Immersion field trip to next Tuesday, November 22nd at 2:15pm. Instead of taking the bus to Wendt Park, we will meet outside in our invernadero (greenhouse) out by the ranch. We will enjoy some hot chocolate, empanadas, and singing together as a Spanish Immersion community. Parents are welcome to join us!

From the Office 

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, November 30 from 4:30 - 8:00. You are invited to The Maroon and White Shop’s First annual Mocha and Merch Christmas Open House!  Come stroll along Main Street at HCHS while sipping provided hot chocolate and coffee, listening to Christmas Carols played by members of the HC Jazz Band and start your Christmas shopping!  We will have the latest HC gear to purchase!  Every purchase directly supports the Special Olympics Unified Sports program at the high school.  It’s an event you won’t want to miss!

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