VW 4th Grade Blog 2024-2025

Good Afternoon, I want to start off by wishing every a safe, happy, and healthy Holiday break. I hope everyone is able to spend quality time with the ones you cherish most, as I know it can be a very busy time of season with lots of emotions. The 4th Graders earned a much deserved celebration today for all of their hard work and efforts so far this school year. I am looking forward to our return on January 2nd, and picking up where we left off ready to build on all of their growth this first part of the school year. We have lots to look forward to, but it's important to sharpen the saw this break, recharge, and then we will be our best versions of our selves when we return. Happy Holidays to everyone! Week in Review: Leader in Me:   This week, students learned how to say no to less important things and how to say no to negative peer pressure. Students learned to use self-regulation strategies when they feel big emotions from negative peer pressure. Invite your learner to teach...

Good Afternoon, What a special week it was here at NDLC. It was filled with learning, making an impact in our local community, and working to become the best versions of ourselves every single day. The project students worked on yesterday may seem like a little activity, but our leaders are learning the importance that small acts of kindness can have big impacts in the lives of people. I'll leave you all with this quote, and it resonated with me as I shared it with the 4th graders as well, "When you can give something without anything in return, you have mastered the art of living." Ultimately, at the end of the school year if these 4th graders leave becoming better people it is what's most important! Week in Review: Leader in Me:  We learned about the importance of planning our week. We considered our most important roles, activities, and responsibilities (Big Rocks) and added them to a weekly calendar. Work together to brainstorm a list of strategies to keep your fa...

Good Afternoon, What a wonderful week of learning and growth we’ve had in 4th grade! I’ve been so impressed by the progress each student has made, and I’m excited for what the final two weeks of this month will bring. With sickness making its way around, I hope everyone stays healthy and feels their best. Looking forward to finishing the year strong and making these last weeks full of fun and excitement! Week in Review: Leader in Me:   This week we learned about the importance of prioritizing. Your learner focused on what it means to prioritize things that are important and urgent. Watch the Time Matrix video on Leader in Me Online and discuss what you learned about the important and urgent. Writing:  Writers this week made great strides in crafting their literary essays. They began by setting goals using a literary essay checklist, which helped them focus on the key elements of their writing. Writers then planned and drafted a character change essay, practicing how to ...