Ms. Rodgers - Fourth Grade

Field Trip!

2011-11-27T17:29:00.000-08:00

We will be going to the Sonoran Desert Museum on Monday, December 5th. It will be a wonderful hands-on opportunity to explore animals and plants of the desert region. We will also attend a special class that focuses on adaptations. Students need to bring a sack lunch and dress appropriately. Please contact me as soon as possible if you wish to be a chaperone.

Book Orders

2011-08-18T14:47:00.000-07:00

If you would like to order from our latest Scholastic Book Club catalog, orders are due by Friday, August 26. Try ordering online! It's easy and our class get a free book for every online order! Click the link below. You will need the following code for our class: HYHK6
Thank you!

http://www.scholastic.com/bookclubs

Welcome to 4th Grade! 2011-2012

2011-08-09T20:40:00.000-07:00

I am excited to meet so many new students and families this year! We have an amazing school year ahead of us. See you on Thursday, August 11th!

4th Grade Memories

2011-05-19T14:09:00.000-07:00

We have had an amazing year! Here are some personal highlights:

“I remember when we went to see Charlotte’s Web in a play.” –Adriana
“I scored 100% on my math test!” –Daniel
“Pie, parties, fun!” –Brandon
“I remember the time I got to hold a mouse.” –Yalyssa
“I think you’re the best teacher ever Ms. Rodgers.” – Jordyn
“I remember when we had our very first field trip. It was an awesome and funny play about Charlotte’s web.” -Amber
“I remember one time when we went on a field trip.” – Khrysta
“I remember when I first met Marisa.” -Samantha
“One memory from 4th grade is the pool party, because everyone had fun and the water was cold. I got a tan with my friends.” –Rebecca
“One good memory is when we all went to the Charlotte’s Web theater and we all got to meet the cast members.” -Britny
“I remember when we went to Charlotte’s Web.” –Cisco
“I remember when I met Cisco.” –Logan
“I remember when I got a honor roll three times. I remember when I was friends with Daniel.” -Makkaio
“I remember when we went on a field trip to a play called Charlotte’s Web. It was really funny! My favorite part of the play was when Wilber gets out! He was running like he has never been free before! Well, that’s what I remember from the fourth grade.” –Raylani
“A memory that I remember is when we went to the movies.” -Japhon
“I remember our movie field trip- it was awesome!” –Alayna

Best wishes to each of you! :) Ms. Rodgers

BIG MAY!

2011-05-12T09:39:00.000-07:00

We have many fun events this month to celebrate learning and the end of our school year. On Tuesday, May 17 we will go see Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2. On Thursday, May 19th (9:00-11:00) we will have a pool and eegees party here at LPA! On Friday, May 20th we will travel to visit the Arizona History Museum. All events require a signed permission form. The total cost is $7 per student.

Monday, May 23rd is the Honor Assembly celebrating student achievement.

Tuesday, May 24th is pajama day for our class. Bring a favorite book and a board game!

Wednesday, May 25th is the last day of school. Report cards will be distributed at dismissal (11:30).

Have a wonderful summer! :)

Weekly Update by Logan

2011-03-04T11:00:00.001-08:00

This week in math we are working on decimals and adding and subtraction. In science today we are reading non-fiction books. Some are about reptiles, and some are about amphibians. Parents, thank you for putting your children in this school.

Weekly Update by Rebecca

2011-01-10T11:06:00.001-08:00

This week has been fun. There is a lot to learn about the world, and this place can help you learn those things. All the teachers and counselors are very nice here. This is a good school for all kids K-8th.That is my report!!!!

Weekly Update by Amber

2010-12-08T10:03:00.001-08:00

This week we learned about weather in science. We made two measuring tools. A barometer and an anemometer. Inside of math we learned D.M.S.C.B. that means divide, multiply, subtract, check, bring down. In social studies we are doing a map project.

Harvest Fest

2010-10-27T18:24:00.000-07:00

The annual Harvest Fest is Friday night. Don't miss the fun! Tickets are on sale now. Come to play games, eat treats, get candy, and see your friends and teachers in costumes. The fourth grade teachers and parents are running a tattoo, face painting, and hair coloring booth. It is not too late to help at our booth. We are still needing volunteers from 7:30-9:00.

Field Trip!

2010-09-29T11:58:00.000-07:00

Our class went to see the play Charlotte's Web. We had the opportunity to stay after the show to learn about the cast and production.

Kachina Dolls

2010-09-29T11:54:00.000-07:00

Weekly Update by Raylani

2010-09-29T11:52:00.000-07:00

Last week we went on a field trip to Charlotte’s Web. It was fun. Wilber was the funniest character in the play. Uncle was also funny. At school we learned mode, median, and range. We learned line, rays, segments, points, parallel, perpendicular, and intersecting lines. In social studies we learned about Pima, Navajo, Pueblo, Papago, and Apache tribes and made clay pots. The end.

Weekly Update by Britny

2010-09-17T15:25:00.001-07:00

This week I did ancient Kachina dolls it was easy and we did median mode and range. We studied Hohokam, Anasazi, Mogollon and nomads. September 16 2010 we got a webkinz pet. His name is Gray. He is a weimaraner. On Monday I was reading about the Barking Ghost. Today I had cup of noodles.

Weekly Update by Emily

2010-09-03T16:20:00.000-07:00

This week my class learned figuratative language like similes, metaphors, idioms, personification. We had reading buddies and we also learned AZ 3 regions, science, spelling, AZ books, factors, multiples, mixed numbers, reading, z.y.l.a.r, and daily reflection. Then we dismiss at 3:15 everyday.

Weekly Update by Samantha

2010-08-27T11:41:00.000-07:00

This week we learned about factors, multiples, and mixed numbers. In social studies we learned the 3 regions of AZ and about maps. Today we are going to make sun catchers.

Our Class

2010-08-17T09:33:00.001-07:00

Specials

2010-08-14T07:33:00.000-07:00

This year our class schedule for specials is as follows:
Monday: Library

Tuesday: P.E.

Thursday: Music

Friday: P.E.

Please wear appropriate clothes and shoes for P.E. day.

We will have art the second semester in place of music.

Welcome to 4th Grade!

2010-08-14T07:28:00.000-07:00

I am so excited about the new school year! I hope you find this website a helpful tool to keep you informed on current events in our classroom. Many posts will be written by the students sharing our week. Others will contain pictures of events. It is a wonderful way to stay connected!