Reading/Language Arts: The Macy/Maxim Messenger Your top source for 3-4 news! Dec. 11th- 15th, 2017 Reading/Language Arts: Roald Dahl book groups, and a nonfiction study of Wilson Bentley who developed the first technique of microphotography for snowflakes. Writing/Spelling: No spelling this week. Students should complete an additional night of typing for homework. Typing logs are checked each Friday and should always have at least 2 entries logged (3 this week). Integrated Studies: S.T.E.M. engineering unit continued. Students will investigate how the needs of plants and consumers will affect their plant package design. Math Memo: Please encourage students to practice math facts over the break! This Week’s Focus Noteworthy Announcements If you are able, please send in washed ½ gallon containers and 2-liter bottles that we will use to create plant packages. Mark Your Calendar: Dec. 12th – All science fair project information sheets due for approval. Dec. 15th- Join us for All School Sing Dec. 18th- Jan 1st- Winter Break Upcoming: Dec. 12th- Proposal (last page of packet) due Tuesday *Science fair is mandatory for 4th grade Dec. 15th- PJ Day. Students may bring on blanket OR stuffed animal for flop and read.