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Math
4th grade mathematicians learned a new Math vocabulary word this week: decompose. When talking about fractions, decomposing is used to break down a mixed number into an improper fraction. They’re slowly getting a hang of it, which is important because we will revisit this concept in later units.
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Read Aloud
The class finished reading Who Stole the Wizard of Oz and has now moved on to a new mystery, Any Which Wall. This story details four friends who accidentally embark on a journey through time when they discover a magical wall. We are excited to go on this new adventure and put our detective skills to the test!
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Social Studies
Our economists have been working on a business plan and prototype of a good or service they could sell to classmates. They had to create a budget breakdown, as well as predict how much profit and demand they will encounter. They’re learning firsthand how a market economy works and the roles they can have within it.
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Important Dates
October 31 – Halloween Carnival (½ Day)
November 1 – Teacher Work Day (No School)
November 3 – Field Trip to Dock Street Theater
November 6 & 7 – Parent Conferences (½ Days)
November 10 – 4th Grade Presentation (2:15pm)