And we're back!

Hello there! We are back in the swing of things here, picking up right where we left off.

Yesterday's field trip was amazing! We are sorry that we did not need parent chaperones for the trip. In today's blue mail folders, the students are taking home some information/coupons for the Pequot Museum. It is unfortunate that the use of a camera is not allowed. We were able to capture a picture of some students playing the Native American Ring Pin game, though!

In Language Arts this week we began reading the first book in the Hank Zipzer series, written by Henry Winkler. To my dismay (but not shock) the students did not know about Happy Days, nor did they know about "The Fonz". I was certain to show them a video of the opening theme song, and a brief clip of Fonzie at his best before we talked more about Henry Winkler.

We began our unit on the South talking about the basic geography. Today within our integrated social studies groups, we discussed some of the many events leading up to Martin Luther King Jr.'s important speech. We brainstormed ideas that we want to know more about (Whatever happened to Rosa Parks? Who were some other leaders besides MLK that tried to change things?) and will be dividing into groups to research some of these topics within our own classrooms. Then, we will come together again with our integrated classes and work on presentations (power points, skits, movies, etc.) that demonstrate our knowledge.

All of 4th grade will also be presenting a portion of MLK's famous "I Have a Dream Speech" at All School Meeting on Wednesday the 27th of January . This is an event that 4th grade started last year and is beginning to turn into a tradition. Please come if you can! All School Meeting starts at 8:15 and there are chairs along the back for parents.

Have a great weekend and stay warm! ~ Mrs. Lawless