Dear 4D Parents,


We are about to begin our final week of the First Quarter!  We have shared so many great memories as a class, and I am truly fortunate to be able to teach such an amazing group of scholars. I am looking forward to more great memories as we continue through this year.

 Here are some important dates that are coming up:

• 10-3 - 4th Grade Coffee Talk from 8:15 - 9:30 a.m.
• 10-6 - Early dismissal - 12:30
• 10/9-10/13 - Fall Break
• 10/16-10/18 - Mandatory Parent/Teacher conferences (10/18 conferences in the afternoon)
• 10-18 - School resumes, second quarter begins

Our Scholastic Book Fair Is in full swing. Here is the link for our book fair, if you'd like to order online http://www.scholastic.com/bf/archwayclassicalacadlincoln

We will not have a regular library time this Thursday. Instead, the students will have the option to purchase items from the book fair during our scheduled library time. If you would like to browse the items with your child, please feel free to come by the book fair when it is open.

Book Fair Hours:

• Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 7:25-8:30am, 12:00-1:00pm and 3:00-4:30pm
• Wednesday: 7:25-8:30am and 12:15 - 4:30pm
• Thursday: 7:25-8:30am, 12:00-1:00pm and 3:00-7:00pm

Parents will be able to enter through the parent walk up gate and go to the library during the morning and afternoon hours. They will need to sign into the office during the lunch hour times.

Parent/Teacher Conferences: 
4D Homeroom Parents please sign up here

http://signup.com/go/YkkEchK

Conferences are for parents only.

Thank you so much for your continued partnership!

Literature Groups will take place each Tuesday from 11:30-12:00. This is a chance for volunteers (who have been fingerprinted) to come in and listen to a group of students read and then ask some prepared questions. The students always enjoy this time to spend with parents.

There will be a Sign-up Genius link sent out for volunteers.
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Academics this week:

We will introduce the literary concept of theme during literature and continue describing the characters that are introduced in the chapters of Prince Caspian we will read this week. On Friday, we will have the spelling/phonogram test and the students will individually recite the poem "The Violet".

In math this week, we'll continue our study of fractions. We will discuss comparing and ordering fractions with different denominators and adding and subtracting fractions with the same denominator. We will also continue practicing putting fractions in simplest form. **This is a key skill in fractions, one that requires fluency in multiplication and division facts. If possible, please review these math facts with your child at home!

We will go over the study guide for the second geology test on Monday and take the test on Tuesday. Then we began the last unit of geology with volcanoes.

This week in history we will continue our study of the Middle Ages. We will focus on the rise of feudalism and examine the relationship between kings, lords, knights and serfs.  Students will study heraldry and why it the importance to knights in the Middle Ages. Students will also make their own coat of arms using symbols and designs of the Middle Ages.
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Thank you for helping to make this quarter a success, I truly appreciate your support!
I'll see you at you scheduled conference. Please let me know if you have any questions. I hope you have a wonderful break.

Mr. Bergeron