Oak Park Conservatory

By Caitlin L.

Recently, the whole fourth grade went to the Oak Park Conservatory. Emily H. said it was very interesting to see all the different plants and animals from all over the world and Ishanna E. liked seeing all the birds. It is a great place to visit with your family. You will love all the interesting facts and information you can learn from one tiny place. I wonder where the fourth grade will go next.

Open Court in Mrs. Cushing’s Class

By Tosin A.
Mrs. Cushing’s class wrapped up reading this week with lots of fun. They read a story called The Big Wave. This story is about a boy who loses his family in a tsunami. This boy’s friend’s family took him in. The students learn many things through this experience. They read another book called Saduko and the Thousand Paper Cranes. This was a touching true story about a girl who was effected by the bomb the U.S. dropped on Hiroshima in an attempt to end World War 2. It was a great story about survival. Another activity they did was made paper cranes in honor of the story. They had lots of fun. Mrs. Cushing’s class goal is to make 1,000 paper cranes before the end of the year!!! I interviewed Andrea S. and Grace C. from Mrs. Cushing’s class and their favorite part about The Big Wave was at the end of the story when the boy talks to his dad.
They have made 32 paper cranes so far.

4th Grade Spelling Bee

By Caitlin L.

It’s that time of year. The Spelling Bee is here. This year it was so close. But there was only one winner. It was the most F-U-N to watch. Everybody did their best and that’s all that counts. Who is the winner you ask? Well congratulations to Emmy M. from 4G and runner up Lila W. from 4C. I wonder who will win next year.

SPRING

SPRING
By Ceci T. and Thida W.

Sprouting flowers
Playing outside
Radiant weather
Interesting flowers
Newborn animals
Gardens grow

Mrs. Richardson's class flying kites

Mrs. Richardson's class had a wonderful time flying beautiful kites. It was a windy day: the perfect kite flying day.

4G Goes to Frank Lloyd Wright’s House

By Caitlin L.

Mr. Gehrke’s class visited Frank Lloyd Wright’s house. Ishana E. says it is cool how there are rooms within rooms. Her favorite room was the playroom because it had very interesting paintings. It is very interesting looking at all the different shapes. They loved seeing Mr. Wright’s office.

Island of the Blue Dolphins

By Caitlin L.

Mrs. Cushing’s class has been reading Island of the Blue Dolphins. It fits their unit on survival. This is a famous book by Scott O’Dell. Island of the Blue Dolphins is about a girl named Karana. Her family left her behind so she needs to save herself from the dangers she might get into. Ella R. favorite part is when she finds the dolphin. She thinks the book is very detailed and very interesting because of how she can live through so many dangers.