Grade 4
Grade 4 – Joy in Confidence
Welcome to 4th Grade at PACT! This year brings joyful confidence as students apply what they have learned and take on greater responsibility as learners and leaders.
Joyful Moments
This year, we're thrilled to host our own Kindness Retreat, organized by our amazing staff and parents. We will visit The Works Museum for hands-on science and engineering activities! Additionally, we will plan another field trip, which will be announced later. On special days throughout the year, students will enjoy different activities while rotating through homerooms, such as flashlight reading, game room fun, and crafts.
In science, students will explore environmental science by hatching brine shrimp and engaging with the components of soil. In social studies, students will learn about maps, discover where each state is located, and examine the different branches of our government.
What to Expect
- Morning: We kick off with English Language Arts, where you'll switch classes to ensure we meet your individual learning needs.
- Midday: Enjoy our Specials (P.E., Music, Media, and Art) followed by lunch and recess.
- Afternoon: We'll dive into Math with another class switch for personalized learning.
We keep parents informed with a single newsletter for the entire grade.
Learning Milestones
We are excited to kick off the 40 Book Challenge! This year, let's see how many different genres and books you can read. Throughout the year, we will explore important topics in ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Social Emotional Learning, including:
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English Language Arts: Main Idea, Making Inferences, Summarizing
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Math: Multiplication, Division, Fractions, Decimals, and Variables
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Science: Environments, Magnesium, Soil, Rocks, and Landforms
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Social Studies: Geography and US Government
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Social Emotional: PACT's Character Traits
Joy at Home: Tips for Families
Create routines that promote responsibility—set timers for study sessions and encourage the use of self-checklists.