What are the new big concepts for your grade level this year?

• 4th graders will explore the planet we live on in Science.
• In Math, we are continuing to build on the previous year's concepts including multiplication, division, fractions, and place value.
• In Social Studies, we are exploring Virginia History through Virginia Studies.
• In Language Arts, we are continuing to deepen our thinking character, themes, and plot while synthesizing what we learn.

Do you have any exciting projects or field trips planned for the year?  If so, share a little bit about them.

• We’re going to Huntley Meadows for our field trip to explore ecosystems, including wetlands.

Our school is focusing on the Portrait Of a Graduate Communicator skill– how might your team teach/use this skill this year? 

• We encourage communication between students through turn and talks, sharing ideas, and access to Advanced Academic Curriculum that encourages communication of ideas.

What is your team most looking forward to this year?

• We are looking forward to watching our students develop their critical thinking skills across multiple content areas.

Advice for families to help your student succeed in and outside of the classroom. 

• 4th graders can be best prepared for class by reading daily at home and utilizing ST Math.
• We suggest you encourage students to read alone, read to you, and read to others!  All reading is good reading!
• We also suggest practicing multiplication fact fluency each night so students feel confident and are strategic.
• Continue to come to school every day!

Families, thanks for your continued support. We appreciate it!