Sept. 23 - Sept. 27

This week in science we will be using tools that we have learned about in Chapter 1, Lesson 2 (microscopes, hand lenses, and pipettes).  We will also be starting Chapter 1, Lesson 3 (pages 16 - 23 in the science book).  Lesson 3 will introduce the Scientific Method steps.


Reminder: Friday, Sept. 27th is the last day to order from the September Scholastic Book Club!

Sept. 16 - Sept. 20

Chapter 1, Lesson 2: pages 10 - 15 in science book.
We will be continuing to learn about science tools and safety.

Friday, Sept. 20: Chapter 1, Lesson 2 quiz on Tools (study guide in green folders)


Friday, Sept. 20: $1.00 Spartan dress down!

May 20 - May 24

In science we are learning about our Solar System.  We are completing a group research project in class.  Students are assigned a group and a planet to research and then create a travel brochure on.  This project will be done completely in class.  I will be collecting the research guide and brochure from each group on Friday, May 24th.


Important Dates:
Tuesday, May 21: Spartan Games
Wednesday, May 22: Teens Against Tobacco
Friday, May 24: Swimming at the High School

April 22 - April 26

In science class this week we will be working on finishing Chapter 5.  We will also be reviewing for the science PSSAs that will be next week, May 1st and May 2nd. 

Reminders:  

• Please fill out your child's field trip lunch form if you have not done so already!  They are due Tuesday, April 30th!
• Please sign and return your child's report card envelope if you have not done so already!

• April 29th and 30th: Math PSSA
• May 1st and 2nd: Science PSSA 

4th Grade Field Trip Information

 4^th grade field trip Friday May 17, 2019

Indian Echo Caverns, Hummelstown

·         Students and chaperones will be boarding the busses as soon as announcements are over.  Students do NOT need to come to school earlier than usual.  Students will also be back in time to go home at the end of the day for regular dismissal.

·         Lunches need to be packed in throw away materials.  The busses will not be nearby, so after lunch, we need to be able to throw everything away.  School lunches will be in brown paper bags marked with the child’s name. 

·         Backpacks are discouraged on the trip for the safety and ease of walking on the Cavern tour.  Teachers and staff may carry them on the tour.  All others may put their backpacks in the pavilion area.  It is a safe environment area, and the Caverns personnel say they haven’t had a problem with this.

·         A good walking sneaker is recommended. 

·         It is always 52 degrees in the Cavern, so layering clothing is recommended.

·         There is a gift shop available if anyone is interested.  Space is limited in the gift shop, but this is not the priority of the trip.

·         Chaperones:  If you have been approved by PTO and have told the homeroom teacher you are interested in going on our field trip, please sign off and return to your child’s homeroom teacher by Monday April 8^th . The cost of the trip is $20 (bus/cavens).  Include your child’s name on the envelope and please make check payable to NSE PTO.  Payment is due by Monday May 6^th.

Week 28: March 11 - March 15

This week we are learning about how changes to the environment can affect ecosystems.  We will discuss the difference between Natural Events and Human Activities.

**Book Order due next Friday, March 22!
**Year Book order forms are due Friday, March 22!

Week 26: February 25 - March 1

This week in science we will be learning about producers, consumers, and decomposers.  While learning how these three things work in an ecosystem, we will discuss herbivores, omnivores, and carnivores.  We will be writing our vocabulary definitions, reading in our book on pages 148 - 153, and completing 2 worksheets to review Chapter 4, Lesson 2.

**Wednesday, February 27: Good Touch, Bad Touch presentation in science class

**Scholastic Book orders due: March 22, 2019