Our Work on Display

Characteristics of a fourth grader

Cinquain poems

The similarities and differences in the class
of 4C

VIP Day!

These very important people came to school today. We loved having them at Rose Acres!

The Winter of Snow, Snow, Snow!

More students in 4C predicted that we would receive more snow on the first few days of February. Excellent prognostications Austin, Kelsey, Jarred, and Josh!

These 4C Students Were Spotted at Movie Night!

It was an entertaining time!

Snow Prognostications

Jarred predicted that the St. Louis area would receive more than two inches of snow close to January 22! Way to go!

Upcoming Author Study: Patricia Polacco

Our class will begin to use Polacco's work to apply reading strategies and improve writing skills. Polacco has written many books that we will enjoy! Polacco writes humorous, inspiring, and thought-provoking stories. She also has a PhD in Art History and illustrates all of her books. Many educators recommend incorporating an author study using her books for 4th graders who can truly grasp the content and learn from the adventures in her work.

1.11.11

Yeah! The St. Louis area received more snow! Will, Bridget D., Emily, and Brandon made predictions that more than two inches of snow would fall on/or within two days of this date!

Looking at snowflake designs!

"Under a microscope, I found that snowflakes were miracles of beauty; and it seemed a shame that this beauty should not be seen and appreciated by others. Every crystal was a masterpiece of design and no design was ever repeated. When that snowflake melted, that design was forever lost. Just that much beauty was gone, without leaving any record behind."

Wilson "Snowflake" Bentley 1925

More Correct Snow Predictions!

Over winter break, the St. Louis area received more snow! Bridget H., Josh, Celia, and Kabrial made accurate prognostications!

Coming Soon...Snowflake Bentley

When we get back from winter break, we will be reading this wonderful book written by Jacqueline Briggs Martin and illustrated by Mary Azarian. Azarian won the 1999 Caldecott Medal for the illustrations. It's a multigenre book describing the life of Wilson Bentley, the first known photographer of the snowflake.

Our Winter Party!

Making guitar pillows

Thank you to all of the parents who helped with the party! We had a great time!