Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Happy October!

We are beginning a measurement unit in science. Our focus will be on selecting the correct tools to use in measuring capacity(volume), length, weight, and temperature. For practice measuring, check out the following sites:


We will finish our measurement unit by estimating and measuring pumpkins. Each student will need to bring in a pumpkin by October 27 for these activities. (The pumpkin should not be bigger or heavier than a fourth grader can carry on the bus.) Our pumpkin science study will coincide with the reading aloud of the book Me and the Pumpkin Queen by Marlane Kennedy who visited our school yesterday.

We are extending our study of Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing for another week or so due to our very interrupted October schedule.

October 2: Math test

October 6: PTO meeting

October 9: Market Day

October 10: Picture Day

October 14: COSI on Wheels

October 15: Field trip to Sycamore Park (pack lunch, wear outdoor clothes)

October 17: Mystery literature projects due; Attitude movie; end of first quarter

October 22: 2 Hour Early Release

October 24: Report Cards

October 30: Grandparents' Day; Evening Program

October 31: Walk-a-thon


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