VW 4th Grade Blog 2023-2024

Good Afternoon, We finished up Forward testing this week, and I can't stress enough how proud I am of every single one of the 4th graders. It is time consuming, requires a lot of energy, focus, and hard work but they persevered through every test giving it their best effort every single time. As I leave them with their long term sub, Emily Gradl, I am also feeling proud knowing that they are great leaders who I know will do amazing for her when she is filling in these next 12 days. I am excited to hear about all the amazing things they accomplish, and look forward to returning to see them for the final stretch run of the school year. Week in Review: Leader in Me:  This week we learned about how unique life experiences lead us to have different viewpoints. Having empathy means showing respect for different life experiences and viewpoints. As a family, take turns responding to the prompt, “To me, the world would be a better place if more people showed empathy because...” Writing: Wri

Good Afternoon, This week the students finished up yet another round of forward testing with just the math sessions remaining next week. I have been proud of their continued efforts as testing can take a lot of time and energy, but remaining consistent with their effort is imperative. For them, finding the motivation to continue to be their best self, being kind, safe, and respectful as we head towards the end of the school year because as the weather gets better it can get harder to want to keep that energy high in the classroom as well. I'm excited for them to finish the school year strong, and be proud of all the growth they have made. Week in Review: Leader in Me:  This week we discussed how we can be upstanders, not bystanders, in bullying situations. A bystander is a person who is present at an event or incident, does not take part, and doesn’t help. An upstander is a person who speaks or acts in support of an individual or cause, particularly someone who intervenes on behalf

Good Afternoon, As we head into the final 2 months of the school year, lots of events and dates are coming up so I will continue to add to the long list below should things be added as we near any upcoming events. My goal is to make every single day we have together the best possible learning experience for the 4th Graders because I know the transition to middle school can seem scary and daunting at times. Instead of being fixated on the future, we will continue to be where our feet are, enjoy each day, and give our best effort and attitude daily. Then when that time comes, they will be ready to take on the transition to middle school with confidence knowing they are ready because of the learning and growing they have shown here at NDLC! Week in Review: Leader in Me:  This week we spent time connecting about what others in class did over their break, snow day, and reviewed concepts of test taking tips before their Social Studies Forward testing yesterday. Writing:  Writers began a new