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4th Grade Overview
September 28 - October 2, 2026
F&F- We start our new unit on Sequence of Events this week. Your child will have the opportunity to start reading their book in class each day. If they do not finish during the class period then they will need to finish at home. You can find out more about our new unit HERE.
Spelling- We will continue List 3 this week. Your child has their spelling choice board and spelling list in their binder. The spelling choice board will be due Thursday, October 1. The spelling test will be on Thursday, October 1.
English- In Writing, we are continuing to work on our “All About Me” and Pirate Story projects, poetry, and fictional narratives. In ELA, we are studying types of sentences, including the differences between simple, compound, complex, and run-on sentences.
Math- We will explore mass, weight, volume, and capacity using both metric and customary systems of measurement. We will begin Unit 2 covering multi-digit multiplication and early division to build our multiplication and division skills. Key vocabulary includes area, dimensions, and units. Homework will go home Monday and is due Thursday, October 1.
Social Studies/Science- We will finish up the Southern Colonies on Monday and spend time on Tuesday preparing for the open note test over all the colonies that we will have on Wednesday, September 30th. (Just in time for Colonial Days on Friday!)
Bible- We are starting our lessons working through the Old Testament. We are beginning in Genesis with creation and what happens with God’s first people over the next several lessons.
Technology- We are learning healthy tech habits, how to research, and internet safety. These topics will be our focus through Fall Break.
Important Dates:
October 2nd- Colonial Day at School - Dress Up Optional - Bring Bartering Items
October 7th- House Competition- Wear House Shirts & Athletic Shorts (mid-thigh)
October 8th-12th- Fall Break
October 23rd- Fall Festival - 5-8PM - BX
October 27th- Field Trip to Fort Loudoun & the Sequoyah Museum
November 2nd- House Competition- Wear House Shirts & Uniform Bottoms
November 20th- House Competition in the AM- Wear House Shirts & Uniform
Bottoms - Thanksgiving Lunch