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BioBlitz 2016

Friday, September 23rd, 2016

We had a great time at For-Mar Nature Preserve for the BioBlitz. We studied reptiles and snakes, and most students got to hold a rat or garter snake. We went in the new treehouse (we were just the third class ever to go in it!) and learned about tree frogs. We completed a water study of the Kearsley Creek by looking for aquatic creatures and classifying them. We learned that the creek had excellent water quality. We ended our time learning about an urban coyote study happening in Oakland County. Here are some photos:

BioBlitz 2016
36 new photos · Album by Christian Howd

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Class activities for Friday, September 9

Friday, September 9th, 2016

Today was Team Day!

https://goo.gl/photos/AZEkrZyHJUGbjS876

Thanks to all the family members that helped run stations at Team Day this year. The class really worked well as a team and solved many difficult challenges.

We also played Win as Much as You Can again today. Yesterday, our class score was -1300 because individual teams were trying to win at the expense of the others. Today, the class learned to look for win-wins and our score increased to +3100.

We also finalized our class rules, agreement, and mission statement:

Our one class rule: Follow the High Fives.
Our mission: Every student in Room 130 will do their best and get ready for 6th grade.

With Sunday being Patriot Day, we took some time to remember the events of September 11, 2001.

Notes:

School Supply list
Students will need a pair of earbuds this year. Something inexpensive will be fine. Earbuds are preferred over large headphones that are hard to store and usually more expensive to replace.
Need to update your contact information or send in your email address or phone number? Do that here.
Parents and family members, find out more information about our class here.
Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
View grades, assignments, and attendance at JupiterGrades.
More class information…

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Last day of school, Wednesday, June 15

Wednesday, June 15th, 2016

We had a great time our last day of fourth grade. We ran ourselves silly playing games in the courtyard! Then everyone had their fill at our potluck picnic.

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:

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Field Day 2016

Friday, June 10th, 2016

We had a great time at field day today! Everyone who was here today worked hard during the year, or worked hard this week to finish up whatever leftover work they had to finish so that everyone today had their field day fun. The class learned that being responsible leads to good results, and today was the proof!

Field Day 2016

Notes:

Our Rollhaven field trip is on Tuesday, June 14
We are having an End of the Year Potluck and Picnic on Wednesday, June 15 from 10-1:30. Family members are invited to join us. We’ll need help with donations, games, serving food, and cleanup. Here’s our volunteer and guest list.
Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
Visit our Links page: keep track of all the websites we use for learning, or try something new.
View grades, assignments, and attendance at ParentVue or StudentVue.

Our Mission:
All students in Room 130 will do their best and get ready for 5th grade.

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