Students listed some of their favorite texts from the year, then shared their recommendations with classmates.  Together, we created a Summer Reading Bucket List to ensure we have ideas of what to read throughout the summer.

Jordan's Summer Reading Bucket List 

Sophia, Eliza, & Molly show off their magazine portfolios.  

Today, we discussed the importance of reading over the summer to ensure we are as strong as ever when fifth grade begins in August.  We brainstormed a list of places we'd like to read during the warmer months.  

Gavin's Reading Journal

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Today, we visited the Daniel Boone Historical Site.  Although the weather was a bit cold, we had a wonderful time!  The students were EXTREMELY well-behaved: they used self-control on the bus ride, treated adults and peers with respect, and enjoyed learning about Daniel Boone, one of America's most famous pioneers.  Thank you to Mrs. Lawrence, Mrs. Heavey, & Mr. Maguire for chaperoning our trip! 

Miss Kristy, the schoolmarm, teaches us about what school was like for pioneer children. 

Jordan & Captain America - I mean Gavin - play "Graces," a game of catch using sticks and a hoop.  

Miss Katie & Isabella show the group how to play "Graces." 

The class listens closely as Miss Katie explains pioneer games. 

Isabella, Ashley & Paris listen to Mr. Jake in the woodworking shop. 

Miss Dausmann's 4th Grade Class (along with a few other friends) 

Mr. Jake teaches Paris how to shave wood.

Mr. Jake lets Christopher practice his wood-carving skills.  

The Pioneer Village 

Miss Jan, Miss Katie, & Mr. Jack 

Homework

• Sequencing page
• Study for southeast states quiz

Reminders

• Parents: complete & return the "Super Secret Homework" by this Thursday, April 17th.  
• Please return the permission slip for our Daniel Boone permission slip along with $15 at your earliest convenience.  This trip takes place on May 1st.  

Homework

• Spelling page
• In your math journal, copy and solve the following problems:

               617 / 9 =            532 / 3 =           6,085 / 7 =           

               34 x 88 =          40 x 76 =           910 x 20 =  

Reminders

• Please complete and return the Super Secret Homework by this Thursday, April 17th.
• Please complete and return the permission slip for the Daniel Boone field trip along with $15.00 ast your earliest convenience.  The cost for chaperoning parents is an additional $7.50.
• There will be no school this Friday, April 18th.  

Weekly News

Important Announcements

• Dads, come enjoy breakfast with your child(ren) and have a great start to your hump day! Donuts with Dads is Wednesday, April 2nd at 8:00 am.  
• Debra Frasier, author & illustrator, will visit Crestwood on Wednesday, April 2nd.  She will share some of her books and give a cut paper illustration tutorial from 6:45 pm in the library. 
• 4th & 5th graders will learn more about growth & development on Friday, April 4th.  
• Crestwood Fun Fair will take place on April 11th!  Here are some ways you can help:

• Sign up for a one hour slot at www.SignUpGenius.com/go/904054EAAAD28A31-funfair/6044287 
• Send a sports related item in with your child for 4th grade's raffle basket (any items related to sports or a healthy lifestyle).

Social Studies

     In Social Studies this week, students continued studying Missouri during and after the Civil War.  During the War, Missouri was a border state.  Some MO citizens wanted to abolish slavery, while others wanted to keep the practice.  After Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, many residents helped African Americans to find word, housing, and education.  After the War ended, railroads help to quickly transport people (which made the population boom) and goods (which encouraged more and more people to find work in factories).  

Math

     This week in Math, students continued to study geometry and three dimensional figures.  We practiced classifying different polygons including parallelograms, types of triangles, and more.  We practiced identifying faces, edges, and vertices.  Toward the end of the week, we illustrated fractions and mixed numbers on a number line.