STEAM week

Hello all,

This week has been very busy and the students have been very focused on their STEAM projects.  We’ve collaborated, built, analyzed, redrafted, constructed, discussed, redesigned, and finally presented our projects.  Some students wanted to work independently, some worked in small groups.  The choice was theirs.  They brought in their own materials and were very thoughtful with the entire process.  By the end of the week, students have learned the process of creating something for someone else; they have learned about perseverance, imagination, and more about each STEAM area.  But mostly, they’ve learned a little bit more about each other. In a week’s time, students have gotten the opportunity to really learn and understand their classmates while others are sharing their final creations. It is a wonderful opportunity to grow as a classroom.

 

As we get closer to our final days in June, I am reminded of how talented, intelligent, and energetic 4th graders can be. This was my first year in 4th grade and I have to say, your children have made it my favorite grade to teach!

 

Reminders:

No School next Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday, June 3rd, 4th, & 5th

Full days of school next Thursday/Friday, June 6th & 7th

Full days of school Monday through Thursday, June 10th through June 13th

Last day of school is Friday, June 14th, Half day, dismissal @11:45

 

Have a wonderful long weekend! Enjoy the sunshine!

• Mrs. Whitford