Mrs.  McNeil

4th Grade Weekly Communication

A.  Class Accomplishments of the Past Week        

• Concluded Probability
• Worked on Division, Multiplication, and Problem Solving
• Continued Guided Reading Group
• Began Maine Unit  
• Read Literature Concerning Maine and Women    
• Worked on the Digestive System   
• Listened to Presentation by Mr. Lawrence
• Enjoyed St. Patrick's Day Literature and Activities
• Took a Virtual Field Trip Titled Chemistry is a Blast        

B.  Insights into this Week's Instruction:           

• Continue Division, Multiplication, and Problem Solving
• Begin Unit on Measurement                   
• Work on Maine Unit   
• Begin Wall of Maine in Writer's Workshop 
• Read Literature Concerning Maine  
• Conclude the Digestive System 
• Finish Current Guided Reading Groups in Reader's Workshop 
• Read Storyworks          

C.  A Parent Activity for the Week:    

• Tuesday's Blue Folders need to be returned the next day.   
• Use: www.msad49.org-click on Albion Elementary-click on Mrs. McNeil. This is our 4th grade communication.  You will always know what the class is doing.  
• You can always work on Math Facts and Spelling Words with your child.
• KEY WORDS:  cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism, salivary glands, esophogus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, measurement, length, capacity, weight, and conversion .  
• As always, thank you for your support, it is greatly appreciated.                      

D.  A List of Upcoming Events:                            

• Now until-4/9/10-Bikes for Books 
• 3/29/10-Ocean Adventure
• 3/31/10-All District Chorus Concert-6:30 P.M.-WAC     
• 4/2/10-Last Day of 3rd Quarter 
• 4/9/10-Report Cards Go Home 
• 4/19-4/23/10-Spring Break 
• 4/29 & 4/30/10-Parent Conferences
• 4/30/10-No School Students

Have a Terrific Week,

Mrs. McNeil's 4th Grade Class