Mrs. Hull's 4th grade

I normally would put this on the Sunday blog, but this deserved a whole post in itself:)

I wanted to say thank you again to everyone for all of the wonderful and generous gifts, cards, and help that I received for our Holiday Party! Also, a HUGE thank you to my room parents for setting up our themed party and getting all of the supplies ready. They truly went above and beyond!

The holiday party turned out wonderful and I know all of the kids had a great time and really appreciated it. It was such a nice way to end the year.

Looking forward to the many things ahead in the new year!!

Lindbergh is proud to have earned both Blue Ribbon and Lighthouse status this year! None of this would have been possible without each and every member of the Lindbergh community flying the spirit of success together. For this reason we thought it would be nice to have new shirts made to show our Lindbergh pride! Please complete the order form if you are interested in any of the items and return it to your child’s classroom teacher with the correct amount in cash by Tuesday, January 14, 2020. All shirts will be in the color royal blue to symbolize our prestigious Blue Ribbons status! 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1ldpbkdROx4U09wMVljYWhLX09wTzVheUdUclczc014ank4/view?usp=sharing

You can order from this link or I will also be sending home a paper copy tomorrow!

I hope everyone had an enjoyable and restful break!
Here is a look at our week back:

ELA/Writing: We will be starting the new year with some New Year’s Resolutions goals for writing. We will then start out new writing unit, Informational Writing. I will be sending home Opinion Writing Grades this week. In ELA, we will be working on comparing and contrasting informational text. We will also be learning about regular and irregular plural nouns.

Spelling (Week 16)
1. scissors
2. leaves
3. teeth
4. children
5. deer
6. people
7. geese
8. sheep
9. fruit
10. fish
11. waves
12. sound
13. vibration
14. travel
15. whisper

Math: We will be learning lessons 16-19 this week (long division). Make sure to keep practicing multiplication facts at home!

Science/Social Studies: In science, we will be starting a new unit on sound, waves, and communication. We will be creating the “classic” string and cup telephones for our first investigation. In social studies, we will be finishing up our unit on Human Geography. We will be looking at houses can be modified to fit the environment we live in. We will be getting a study guide this Wednesday and our Unit test will be next Wednesday.

Math:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek8CszBEl4Y (Lesson 16)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aD3nbAoF3pQ (Lesson 17)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzBE7HGEmk8 (Lesson 18)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6-iQhxqyNI (Lesson 19)

Have a great week!

We are doing a Santa Board as a classroom incentive. We did get a BINGO on Friday, which means the students can bring in a “junky” snack on Monday. Thank you!

Here is our look at this week:

ELA/Writing: In writing, we are finishing publishing our Opinion Writing pieces. We will also be doing some fun holiday writing to wrap up our week! In ELA, we are comparing myth texts and myth videos. We will be using a character/setting chart to make connections between the story and video.

Spelling (Week 15):
1. apron
2. poison
3. sunken
4. shrunken
5. chosen
6. tighten
7. frighten
8. cannon
9. carbon
10. sharpen
11. santa
12. snowflake
13. elves
14. holiday
15. jolly

Math: We just took our mid-module on Friday- our results will be going home this week! Looking at our overall concepts for Module 3, I would suggest continuing to work on estimation/rounding at home and area/perimeter. Our plan is to do Lessons 14-16 this week!

Social Studies/Science: In Science, we are starting our last Mystery on Energy! We will be learning about different energy sources and creating an energy efficient town. In Social Studies, we are learning about how immigrants brought more than just items/artifacts with them to the U.S., but they also brought culture and beliefs.

Important Info:
– Wednesday: Late Start
– Thursday: Classroom Holiday Party
– Friday: Rewards Club

Math:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZyIuuPDMf4 (Lesson 14)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlej_FaFKvk (Lesson 15)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek8CszBEl4Y (Lesson 16)

I hope everyone has a safe and relaxing holiday break!!

This year, we will be doing a “Grinch” themed holiday party and we need your help!

Below is a sign up genius created my the home room parents of this class. Please sign up if you can bring any of the items in! The party is next Thursday.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094DAFA828ABF49-holiday3

Here is a look at our week:

ELA/Writing: In writing, we are revising and editing our opinion essays. We will then write our final drafts! In ELA, we are learning about theme, or the lesson, of a fiction story. We are discussing the difference between main idea and theme while exploring different passages/stories.

Spelling (Week 14):
1. muffin
2. bargain
3. certain
4. pumpkin
5. fountain
6. basin
7. again
8. captain
9. dolphin
10. curtain
11. push factor
12. pull factor
13. conductor
14. immigration
15. freedom

Math: We are learning lessons 11-13 this week (standard, partial products, and area model for multiplication). A study guide will be going home on Monday. It will be due on Thursday. We will be taking our Mid-Module on Friday!

Science/Social Studies: In science, we are finishing up our investigations on how heat can cause things to move. We will be reviewing and taking our Mystery 7 quiz. In social studies, we are continuing to discuss movement, migration, and immigration. We are going to be learning the song “Follow the Drinking Gourd” and discussing it’s importance. We will also be talking about Michigan’s importance at the time of the Underground Railroad.

Math:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tubwk1cpwnA (Lesson 11)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXipb3dWMX0 (Lesson 12)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYIj8VonUAU (Lesson 13)

Have a great week!

Lindbergh Community

To ensure student safety and maintain communication, I am sharing the following information to inform and not to alarm you regarding an incident experienced by one of our students. 

During dismissal, one of our students was walking home on North Waverly when a white Explorer with tinted windows started following him, it honked its horn at him and appeared to drive and stop as the student continued to walk.  It wasn’t until the student got to his car that the other car left.  The student did the right thing and stayed away from the car.  This incident has been reported to the proper channels.

Please make sure to review stranger danger with your child.  Below are a few tips if needed:

• If students walk or ride bikes to school, it is best to do so in groups
• Be alert of your surroundings
• Identify safe houses and adults in the neighborhood
• Report any suspicious activities to an adult

We appreciate your help as we work together to keep all of our students safe.

Greetings Flyer Families and Friends!We all know that the holidays are supposed to be times of togetherness and joy, but for many families they can be stressful and anxiety filled. The idea was brought to us to launch a drive to help a local family in need this holiday and everyone was excited to be a part of it.So here it is Flyers…The First Annual Lindbergh Adopt-A Family Program!
This year we will be supporting the family of a local woman, recently divorced and living in supportive housing with her 7 children. She’s a graduate of Divine Child and works full time but is having a hard time making ends meet. The children range in ages from 6 to 18, two of which have a disability. Each family member took some time and wrote out a wish list. The lists are far from flashy and contain many simple necessities. Things like fluffy blankets and pillows, twin sheets, household supplies, boots and shoes. They also include fun things like footballs, Pokemon cards, scrunchies, Popsockets, gift cards and purses. We’d love to make this a holiday to remember for this family so here’s where we come in Flyers!!
We understand not everyone is able to get into the school to choose a tag so we’ve established 3 ways for you to donate:1. Select a tag from the “gift tree” that we have placed in the lobby. Wrap the gift, attach the tag and place in the bins we will place in the lobby. Take some time to look at the tags, there are some good ones in there! Again, they aren’t flashy and many are only in the $5 range.2. Drop a gift card in the office in ANY denomination (no gift is too small) to one of the following locations:    Target, Amazon, Kroger OR Aldi 3. The PTA will have a table and donation jar at Bingo for Books this Friday to collect cash donations, things already purchased and help w tag selection!

These are by no means the only ways to give. We are open to suggestions. The only thing that is FIRM is the deadline.DEADLINE FOR DONATIONS IS DECEMBER 16th
We’ve already gotten things rolling with EXTREMELY generous gifts from Executive Dentistry in Dearborn and The Dearborn Goodfellows!(If you know of a Lindbergh family that could use some help this season, please contact Ms. Tiba or any PTA board member)
Questions/donation arrangements can be sent to:Danielle Lewis – ddoliveriolewis@gmail.com Sarah Neubauer – Neubauer156@gmail.comThanks to everyone in advance and Happy Holidays!

Bingo for Books is BACK! THIS FRIDAY! December 6th!!!! Checkout the sign up below if you can help out! And don’t forget to wear your ugly Christmas Sweaters!!!! 
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c054ca4af28a2f58-ugly