Dear 4D Parents:

I hope you had an enjoyable long weekend. We had a great first week back last week. It was so wonderful to see everyone after such a long break. The class seemed very focused and prepared to work hard during Q3. I am looking forward to another exciting quarter!

Important Dates:

• January 16, 18, and 19 - MAP testing (mid-year assessment)

• January 17th - Parent Positive - Bar Models with Mrs. Barksdale, 8:15-9:15

• January 25th - Class Photos

• February 2nd - Field Trip to the MIM (check your email  later today (1/16) for more specific information)

Academics for the week:

We will finish Robin Hood this week. On Monday, January 22, we will have a culminating activity and on Tuesday, January 23 we will have the final test on Robin Hood. Our next book will be The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Frank L. Baum. I have placed a picture of the cover under Current Literature in the left margin. Please make sure your child has this version. 

 In Math this week we will begin our study of decimals. We will begin with studying decimals less than one before moving on to decimals larger than 1 and comparing decimals.

This week in science, we will conclude our study of meteorology with a quiz on Tuesday 1/16. We will study the three types of rocks, how they form, the rock cycle, and weathering.

This week in history we will continue our study of African Kingdoms. We will focus on the Trans-Sahara Trade and how trade helped to spread ideas across Africa. We will also study several important Kingdoms including Ghana and Mali, as well the impact of Mali's Mansa Musa and his pilgrimage to Mecca. 

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Sincerely,

Mr. Bergeron