4th Grade Spanish Immersion with Maestra Damsteegt

What We Learned this Week: Bible:   We are beginning our Bible class by studying the history of the how the Bible came to be. We discussed why we should study the Bible and have taken an overview look at the history of writing. We have studied pictographs and cuneiform so far. There will be a test on this unit during the week of September 8 to 12. In order to allow sufficient study time, I am including the link to the digital copy of the Spanish study guide here . The students will receive their physical copies soon. Additionally, I am including the link to the digital copy of the English study guide here . The English study guide is meant for the parents to help guide their student's studying. I am also providing the link to Blooket online games the students can play at home if you choose to let them play. The game questions are very similar to the ones the students will see on the test. Math:   We have been studying large numbers this week. Specifically, we reviewed the nam...

We officially made it through our first week of school—and what a wonderful week it was! The students did an amazing job settling into our classroom routine and getting to know one another. I'm so proud of how they've already started to build a positive and thriving learning community. This week, we focused on classroom community and expectations through fun activities and lessons. Next week, we'll begin our curriculum and start applying all the new skills we've learned. Our Field Trip Sign-Up is Now Live! The 4th-grade team worked hard to finalize our field trips for the year, and we're so excited for the adventures ahead! The sign-up sheet for parent chaperones is now ready. Please take a moment to look over the schedule and sign up if you're interested. Here is the link to the sign-up sheet. You can also find it under the "Quick Links" section on the sidebar. Thank you for your partnership, and I look forward to a fantastic year! From the Office: I...