Our fourth grade year, 2008-2009
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009End of the Year 2008-2009 from Christian Howd on Vimeo.
Fourth grade with Mr. Howd, McGrath Elementary, 2008-2009.
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Last Day of School, Friday, June 12
Friday, June 12th, 2009We had a great time our last of fourth grade. Everyone had their fill at our potluck picnic. Then we ran ourselves silly playing games in the courtyard!
Thanks to all the families that brought a dish to pass, helped with food preparation and cleanup, and helped with the games.
I wish everyone all the best over the summer and into fifth grade!
Here are some memories from our fourth grade year:
Borders Poetry Slam
Saturday, June 6th, 2009Photos and videos from our Poetry Slam at Borders on Thursday, June 4:
Summer Learning Opportunities
Thursday, May 14th, 2009School ends over the summer, but the learning doesn’t have to stop! Here are a few ways to keep your student learning over the summer and ready for fifth grade (click the links below for more about each program):
- Grand Rapids Academic Summer Program (GRASP). This is a program for reading and math. The cost is a very reasonable $61 for both subjects. I highly recommend this program due to it’s inexpensive cost and easy-to-use format.
- Grand Blanc Schools Summer School Program, June 22-July 22. This program offers instruction in reading and math. The cost is $150 per class. Enroll in the McGrath office.
- University of Detroit Mercy Summer 2009 Reading Skills Programs for Children. The class meets at Mott Community College once a week for five weeks, and costs $269.
- The Learning Center of Southwest Flint Summer Program. This is a one-on-one tutoring program.
- Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge. Resources for parents and students to get them reading this summer. Research says students need to read 5-6 chapter books over the summer to keep their reading skills fresh going into the next school year (students who don’t read over the summer usually experience a drop in their reading level).
- McFarlen Library Summer Reading Program. Stop by to enroll, or visit the website to check out upcoming events.
GRASP Summer Reading and Math Program
Thursday, May 14th, 2009If you are looking for a way to keep your student “sharp” this summer, or for a way to provide extra math and reading activities, then consider GRASP, the Grand Rapids Academic Summer Program. From the registration form:
The GRASP program is a nine-week correspondence summer program in math and reading. It is designed for children who have completed Kindergarten to 8th grade. Children receive a packet of material containing all 9 lessons for the summer. The lessons are scored, results recorded, and returned to the children.
Children successfully completing (70% accuracy) at least 7 lessons are awarded a certificate, and those successfully completing all 9 lessons receive a medal soon after Labor Day.
The fees for the summer of 2009 are $37 for one subject and $61 for both subjects for each child. Each child should be placed at the grade just completed in school. If there are extenuating circumstances, order the level that is appropriate for your child. Materials will be mailed in June.
This is an inexpensive and convenient way to keep your student learning over the summer. In addition, your student’s results will be sent to their fifth grade teacher next year so that they can get off to a great start in fifth grade.
