What a Week!

Good Afternoon,

I know the 4th graders weren't the only ones tired today after a busy day yesterday, but I am proud that every single one of them were here today and persevered through! Not sure where to even start when looking back on the week because it was filled to the brim with all sorts of things happening. The 4th graders completed their first 2 sessions of their ELA Forward testing, and did an amazing job. The Madison field trip was hopefully a core memory that was made yesterday. Lastly, today it was nice to just have everyone here and be together because that's what is most special, being able to be all together as a class. I'm thankful for everyone's support, those who chaperones yesterday, and sharing your greatest joys with me allowing myself to be their teacher. It was another great week to be an NDLC Husky.

Week in Review:

Leader in Me: This week, we learned ways we can show respect at home and school and about the positive impact of showing respect to others. Ask your learner to teach the family how to use “I” messages. Discuss when “I” messages might be a helpful tool at home.

Writing: Writers this week completed two of their ELA sessions for the Wisconsin Forward exam. We ended the week writing thank you letters that we will mail to the staff at UW-Madison men's basketball team for what their favorite things about their experience was at the Kohl Center.

Math: This week in math, our 4th grade mathematicians began by analyzing pool times using line plots, which helped them practice organizing and interpreting data. Later in the week, they applied their understanding of multiplication and division in a real-world context during the “Present Purchase” activity. We wrapped up the week with a Division Strategies Math Forum, where students shared and discussed different methods for solving division problems.

Reading: This week, readers completed their first two sessions of the ELA section for the Wisconsin Forward exam. They were also able to keep up with some of their weekly routines in addition to the exams taking place which would be completing their weekly jot lot, and recording their pages read each day for their book logs.

Content: Researchers were able to see their state government in person, and learn some of Wisconsin's history through their tour of the Capital in Madison!

  • 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:

  • Wisconsin Forward Schedule for 4th Grade
  • April 17th - Egg Crack Off
  • April 18th & 21st - No School
  • April 30th - Culver's Order Forms Due
  • May 23rd - Early Dismissal (11:30)
  • May 26th - No School
  • May 29th - 4th Grade Concert
  • June 3rd - Field Day
  • June 4th - 4th Grade Walk to Library & End of Year Picnic 
  • June 4th - Cafe Krueger Celebration
  • June 5th - Last Day of School; Early Dismissal (11:30)


That's all for this week!

Have a great weekend!


Mr. VW




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