3rd & 4th grade Classroom Updates

The third grade started F.U.N. (Finding Urban Nature) — a hands-on science program that is sponsored by the Audubon Society. Parents have small groups of children and we use our playground as a place to explore nature. We have F.U.N. every Wednesday from 10:45-11:45. We’ll also have a Spring F.U.N. in March and April. It’s so popular that parents from last year are volunteering again. If that isn’t enough science, the third graders have started a unit about rocks and minerals. Also, we are going to Meany Hall on Friday to see Momix, a dance company that mixes classical ballet, modern dance,
and gymnastics.

4th graders are beginning their third math unit, focusing on gathering, graphing, and interpreting data; on multiplication facts; and map work. We are knee deep in “fat”- continuing our Food Science explorations, examining numerous foods and liquids for fat content. Also, look for students to be publishing some intriguing, sparkling essays, some on a particularly meaningful “life moment,” others on their three favorite foods. They have worked hard through the five steps of the writing process to make great works.