Monday, May 21st 30th: Puffins to Forest Grove Public Library 2pm-3pm
Chaperones Needed!
Wednesday, May 23rd Gales Creek: Outdoor Survival Stations ALL DAY O&A
Chaperones Needed!
Monday, May 28th NO SCHOOL Memorial Day
Wednesday, May 30th "B" Street Trail Hike: 10 essentials stations.
Early Hike! We will be walking out the the trail head at 9:30am, and returning to the school at 11:30am
Chaperones Needed!
Thursday, May 31st Celebrations of Learning Event 5:00pm – 6:30pm
The entire family is invited to jump into a preparedness adventure!
Friday, June 1st FGCS Talent Show
Wednesday, June 6th Level 2 Adventure Hike & Picnic. ALL DAY O&A
The bus will depart FGCS at 9:15am - return to the school at 1:45pm
Chaperones Needed!
Friay, June 8th Last day to bring in "Tower of Books" Challenge
The challenge is a part of our suggested reading homework. It is built on two core ideas: to encourage students to read some different genres of books and authors they may not try otherwise, and to give them a fresh and motivating way to keep track of their reading.
If your student has not yet finished their tower, they can continue to work on it over the summer as a way to encourage and track reading, but will not need to worry about bringing it into school. Participation in the challenge is always optional.
Monday, June 11th FGCS Bridging Ceremony
1:00-2:30 p.m. at Taylor-Meade Auditorium (Pacific University)
This event honors our 'bridging' students (2nd, 4th, 6th and 8th graders) who are moving up to the next level at FGCS or the high school. Parents and other family members of bridging students are encouraged to attend. Doors will open for the event at 12:30 p.m. and the event will start at 1 p.m. Click here for a map of the Pacific University campus. Please note that the 2:30 p.m. end time is approximate - the ceremony may run longer.
Students may be dismissed to parents immediately after the Bridging Ceremony, but you must check out with me before taking your student. Students may not self-release after Bridging. Puffins not going home with parents after the ceremony will be dismissed at the usual time and place.
Tuesday, June 12th Field Day and Last Day of School- 3:05/3:20pm dismissal
Level 2 Suggested Weekly Homework:
Reading Homework
Spend at least 20 minutes reading (outside of school) every day.
Reading is on the "honor system" and we ask that you help your kiddo to develop a daily reading routine with good-fit books. At fall conferences, your kiddo brought home the Tower of Books wall poster, which is a fun (and optional) reading genre challenge.
Typing Homework
Level 2 students have typing homework to develop and support important keyboarding skills. Please practice at least 20 minutes per week on: Typing.com
Math homework
It is strongly recommended that your student practice math skills
at least 30 minutes (or more) per week.
This can be completed online with Dreambox or Khan Academy. Students can also play math games, or complete worksheets (you can find grade level workbooks online or at the Learning Palace).
Current 4th grade Math Topics:
- Area & Perimeter
- Measurment & Data
Area & Perimeter
Measurement & Data- Watch mini-lessons & work through practice problems
on Khan Academy
The Metric System: Play the Horrendous Soup Game!
All 4th grade math students should be practicing their multiples DAILY.
4th graders have set goals and made plans for daily practice and have identified the numbers they needs to work on (ie. 6’s, 7’s, 8’s, etc.). Check in with your kiddo about this!
What's Happening in the Puffin Nest...
Level 2 students have been learning about the impact of natural hazards during our earth systems science labs. Now, we turn our attention to preparedness actions and survival skills.
This week, the Plovers and Puffins went to the Forest Grove Fire Station for a tour and to learn some basic first aid skills led by the Fire & Life Safety Division Chief!
This O&A provided our students with a deeper understanding of the many functions our fire department performs to keep our community safe.
Students practiced basic CPR, learned how to make a simple splint, and discussed how they might handle a 911 phone call in the case of an emergency.
Reading Workshop: Book Clubs
These small group "Literature Circles" engage students in vocabulary study and rich conversations about shared readings. Students can express their opinions, predictions, and questions about a text in a productive, structured way while developing their reading, speaking, and thinking abilities.
Students are finishing up their first book, and getting ready to explore a new book in their book club group. Ask your kiddo to tell you about the book they are reading!
Our Book Club Books:
- The Wanderer
- View from Saturday
- Flora & Ulysses
- Because of Winn Dixie
- Bridge to Terabithia
- Holes
- The Mouse & the Motorcycle
- Cricket in Times Square
- How to Train Your Dragon
- Clementine
- The Genius Files
- Ella Enchanted
- Time Cat
OUR CLASS READ ALOUD:
The Wild Robot
A shipwrecked robot named Roz learns to survive by observing and befriending the animals native to her new island.