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Ms. Rosenblatt, Social Studies, 4th

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5/19-5/23

We are finished with our Night of the Notables project! I am so proud of the work the 4th graders put into it. We will focus on current Colorado issues and governmental structures for the rest of the week.

Presentations for Night of the Notables will be on Thursday, May 22nd from 4:00-5:00 pm at the amphitheater. There will be signs and directions showing you how to get to the presentations. Parking instructions will be sent via email on Thursday morning in preparation for the event.

5/12-5/16

We are continuing to work on our Night of the Notables project. This week, we are typing up our 4-5 paragraph biographies, writing our timelines, and creating our posters.
 
The final project (a tri-fold poster featuring the final biography, a timeline, pictures, etc.) will be due May 16th. Presentations will be on May 22nd. Students will be asked to bring the work home on May 19th and 20th if it is not finished by then. 

5/5-5/9

We are continuing to work on our Night of the Notables project. This week, we are completing our 4-5 paragraph biographies. Some students will start on their timeline. If the biography is not finished on Friday, students will be bringing it home.
 
The final project (a tri-fold poster featuring the final biography, a timeline, pictures and more) will be due May 16th. Presentations will be on May 22nd. 

4/28-5/2

We are continuing to work on our Night of the Notables project. This week, we are completing our biography research outline. If this is not finished on Friday, students will be bringing it home.

4/21-4/25

We will continue our Night of the Notables project by learning about influential people born in Colorado or who have made a large impact in Colorado. Students will be given a list of choices for their project, but they have the option to come up with a person, too. They will write a research proposal with reasons why the person they want to choose is notable and a good person to research.
 
SSB: Students are going to continue to practice researching for biographies. They will work with their partners (or individually) to learn about a person that is important to them/famous. They will present what they learned on a mini poster. This is due Tuesday.

4/14-4/18

Students are going to continue to practice researching for biographies. They will work with their partners (or individually) to learn about a person that is important to them/famous. They will present what they learned on a mini poster.
 
Then, we will begin our Night of the Notables project by learning about influential people born in Colorado, or who have made a large impact in Colorado. Students will be given a list of choices for their project, but they have the option to come up with a person, too.

4/7-4/11

On Tuesday, we will have our CMAS social studies test. For the rest of the week, we will be introduced to our new project, Night of the Notables! Students will get the opportunity to learn about influential people born in Colorado or who have made a large impact in Colorado. They will practice writing biographies and doing research as a practice for this project. More communication will be sent out in the following weeks about this project.

CMAS Practice Email That Would Not Send

Hi all,
 
 
On Thursday, I sent your student home with a blue or purple folder containing practice materials for math, reading, writing, and social studies. While this work is not required, I highly recommend it, as we will begin CMAS testing immediately after spring break. I have also attached the materials to this email in case the folder happens to disappear from their backpacks.
 
Practice CMAS exams. In class, we have been working on using the tools provided in the test and navigating it effectively. We also discussed bookmarking writing sections to avoid surprises when they appear in the language arts test.
 
I understand that jumping into testing right after the break can feel daunting, but we are doing everything we can to create a positive and stress-free testing environment. themselves, that is all that matters. I've been reminding students that a single test does not define their abilities or who they are. What truly matters is that they put forth their best effort, showcase what they've learned, and believe in themselves. At home, please encourage your student to get a good night's sleep and eat a nutritious breakfast to set them up for success.
 
I hope you all have a wonderful Spring Break!
 
CMAS Online Practice:

3/17-3/21

This week, we are focusing on CMAS preparation and review. Students will practice navigating the test, managing their time effectively, and recalling important information from memory.
 
At the end of the week, you will receive an email with resources and activities to help your student prepare over spring break. I will also be sending home optional practice work, which I highly recommend reviewing to ensure they are ready to dive into testing.

3/10-3/14

On Monday, we will finish up our lesson on Bent's Fort. Then, we have a special guest, Dr. John Matsushima, coming to speak to our class on Tuesday. We spend the week learning many things from this special guest, specifically about his success raising cattle and growing corn in Colorado. Ms. Charlie will be leading these lessons.