Hello February!

Good Afternoon,

It’s been a great week in 4th grade, and these are just a few of the things we’ve been up to! We had a fantastic time reenacting the Second Continental Congress and revising our history books to showcase our learning. In math, we completed our unit assessment, and I’m proud of how the students approached it—they’ve made great strides in mastering the concepts we’ve covered. We’ve also been pushing our reading skills with more advanced books to help us grow. And to top it all off, they wrapped up their rollerblading unit with a lot of fun and teamwork! It’s been a week full of learning, growth, and excitement. Thank you for your continued support!

Week in Review:

Leader in Me:  This week we learned about honesty and talking straight with kindness. Talking straight is a key behavior we use to build high trust. View the Trust Behavior Cards on Leader in Me Online and invite your learner to teach you more about the high trust behavior of straight talk.

Writing: This week, 4th grade writers focused on organizing their work with tables of contents and practicing note-taking to clarify their thoughts. They planned and flash-drafted chapters, quickly getting ideas down before refining them. Writers explored how geography influences history and worked on presenting information in various formats, like charts and narratives, to enhance their writing. Overall, they made great progress in organizing, researching, and communicating their ideas effectively.

Math: This week, 4th grade mathematicians reviewed key concepts from Unit 4 and completed the Unit 4 Post-Assessment to check their understanding. They also took the Unit 5 Pre-Assessment to get ready for the upcoming topics. To kick off Unit 5, students were introduced to angles, learning about different types and how to measure them. They made great progress in understanding foundational geometry concepts and are excited to dive deeper into angles in the coming lessons!

Reading: This week, 4th grade readers focused on understanding different perspectives in texts and practiced finding evidence to support their claims. They explored how characters or narrators view events from different angles. Students also rehearsed a debate, discussing various viewpoints, and then staged a debate on the Second Continental Congress. Through these activities, they strengthened their skills in critical thinking, argumentation, and using evidence to support their ideas. Overall, they made great progress in analyzing perspectives and building strong, evidence-based arguments with the highlight of the week being our Debate!

Content: This week we used our content for a variety of different things as we prepare to start our new social studies unit next week. We took time time to close any gaps and confusions we had in our American Revolution research. Students took a deep dive into their book wins, and made sure when they are book shopping to ensure they are selecting books that will challenge them in a way to make growth. We refined some typing skills in preparation for the Wisconsin Forward happening in spring. Lastly, they showed their appreciation for Ms. Kozelek by designing cards for her for Counselor Appreciation Week.

  • Thank you to a parent who shared this great resource which can benefit your 4th grader and family! Every fourth grader in the US is eligible to receive a free pass for their family to visit America’s natural wonders and historic sites, which accesses hundreds of parks, lands and waters for an entire year! Visit everykidoutdoors.gov/rules.htm for more information and to get your pass!


A Look Ahead:

  • February 13th - Skate City Night (5:30-7:30)
  • February 14th - No School
  • March 7th - No School
  • March 14th - Knowledge - A - Thon
  • March 21st - Early Dismissal (11:30)
  • March 24th - No School
  • Madison Field Trip - Thursday, April 10th
  • See below on information from the District for subbing opportunities!


That's all for this week!

Have a great weekend!


Mr. VW










Do you want to make a difference in Kaukauna? 
Would you like to help your child's school out? 
Do you like kids?
Are you good with kids? 
 
Then you should become a KASD SUB!! 

Talented and skilled substitute teachers and educational assistants are critical to our district. Becoming a sub aids in the instructional and procedural continuity of the district. We are so thankful for our wonderful subs! 

To become a Certified Substitute Teacher the state requires a minimum of an associate's degree and the completion of an 8 hour Substitute Training Program - in person or self guided modules from the comfort of your own home - through CESA 6 (see first link below). Once the 8 hours are complete, you will receive the certification of completion. You will then log onto the Department of Public Instruction website (DPI) (see second link below) and apply for the Short Term Substitute License. In the application, DPI will require you to upload your completion certification from the substitute training program. 

Here is the link to the CESA 6 substitute training program: 

https://www.cesa6.org/teachers/educator-licensing/substitute-teacher-training

After the program is complete, here is the link to DPI - where you will need to go after you acquire the certificate from CESA: 

https://dpi.wi.gov/licensing/apply-educator-license/sub-permit

To become an Educational Assistant Substitute no degree or certification is necessary! You just have to like kids and be reliable! Please log onto WECAN, and apply today to become an EA sub. Your school and district thank you!

Both positions - Certified Subs and EA Subs - are posted on WECAN.  Here's the link:https://wecan.waspa.org/    Please apply when you're ready and I will reach out to you once your application comes through.  

Feel free to reach out to me with any questions. 

Thank you!



Holly Parks
Human Resources and Business Services Associate
Kaukauna Area School District

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