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Hello Families,

     I hope everyone enjoyed the holiday break! I know I really enjoyed the last two weeks getting caught up on some projects and some reading. It's hard to believe that school begins tomorrow. It always goes by so fast, but I'm looking forward to seeing our class and getting the new year started! I have a couple of important reminders. First, please remember to have your child charge the Chromebook and have it packed in the case, and then put it into the backpack for Monday morning. Also, now that we have all of this snow and colder weather, please make sure your child has a winter coat, snow pants, boots, hats, and gloves. That you for helping your child be prepared for the start of this new year! Have a great week.


Here is a quick video of our class playing a dreidel game. They loved it!


Important Dates

Reminder: Every Monday is Positivity Day. Students are encouraged to wear their Positivity T-Shirts!

School Resumes: 1/4
Late Starts: 1/6, 1/13, 1/20
No School District PD: 1/18
Half Days: 1/28, 1/29


Here's what is going on in the classroom:


Reading:  We will learn about finding a theme in the text and how to apply it to your own life.

Writing: We continue writing a five-paragraph opinion/persuasive writing along with the writing process. Most students are finishing a final copy on homework vs. no homework. 

Math:  This week's focus will be on reading and writing decimals in the tenths and hundredths. They will also be finishing up the Unit 3 test on fractions and decimals. I continue to encourage 4th graders to practice multiplication facts at home with flashcards, IXL, etc. for extra practice. Students can continue to practice IXL Diagnostic and now Khan Mappers. 

Science: This week's focus will be on Social Studies. Next week we will begin the new unit on the Human Machine.

Social Studies: We are finishing up with Core Democratic Values and then focusing on Physical & Human features and how they are connected in the United States. 

Positivity Project: This week's focus is on optimism.




Renee Abbott
Fourth Grade Teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
1102 Orchard Ave.
St. Joseph, MI 49085



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