Listen to the songs and play the game below to review what prime, composite and square numbers are!

We will be snowshoeing on TUESDAY, JANUARY 29th.

Please dress apprpriately (warm jacket, snow pants, gloves or mittens, hat, boots) we will be outside for about an hour.

Click on the picture to listen to the song about multiplying 2 double digit numbers with the area model! Practice multiplying by multiples of 10, 100, and 1,000 by clicking on the Pirate Game below.

Still getting area and perimter confused? Watch the video below.

Click the picture below to read more about Martin Luther King Jr. and other important leaders!

Perimeter and Area! What's the difference? How can we tell them apart? Listen to the song and use the practice links!

Don't forget to check out what we are doing in math class by looking at the math notebook online! All students have the same notebook pages in their notebooks that are kept in class. They may take them home at any time, but MUST be returned every day.

Click on MacDonald Math (left side menu) or the image below to view!

Have fun practicing your math facts in all 4 operations, just click below!

Use the link below to practice the U.S. standard algorithm of subtraction! Regrouping makes so much more sense! 

* This site requires Java which (for some reason that I don't know) is not compatible with Chrome, therefore, you must use Internet Explorer as your web browser.

Practice learning your multiples here! Skip counting fun!

Practice finding the perimeter of irregular shapes or just rectangles! Click the link below to practice adding all the sides or each shape!

Play the game below to practice some more!

Click the link below to hear a short song about perimeter!

This Saturday, November 10th is the WNY Childrens Book Expo at the Buffalo Convention Center. It is a great place to see new books and to meet authors. More information can be found here:

Book Expo Schedule

Just a reminder: Friday, October 19th is picture day. 

 Earth Spirit Field Trip

  On Friday, September 26th we will be walking to Green Lake to learn about plants, animals. land and water. We will be walking from school and should be at Green Lake at about 9:50. We will be returning to school in time for lunch. Please dress according to the weather and wear old sneakers or boots. Parents and guardians are welcome.

 Permission slips have been sent home and should be returned by Tuesday, October 23rd. 

Remember to practice your basic math facts daily!

Review rounding by watching this music video!

Try any of these rounding games for extra practice this week!

See Saw is a wonderful tool that allows parents and guardians to see a child's learning throughout the year. If you'd like to sign up, and need new directions please contact Ms. Kelly. 

Click below to review our basic place value skills!

Looking for something to do this weekend?  Review and practice your money skills with the links below! 

Wear your dots tomorrow (Sept. 13) for International Dot Day!

Field Trip Dates

Friday. October 26th (morning): Earth Spirit at Green Lake

Friday, March 22th (morning): Earth Spirit- maple sugaring at Taylor Road Family Recreational Facitility, Hamburg. 

Thank you for coming to Parent Night!!!!

Reminder!!!!! 4th Grade Parent Information Night for all 4th Grade Classes

When: Monday, September 10th: 6:30-7:00

Who: Parents Only

Where: SD Cafeteria

What: Please attend if you'd like to find out more about your child's 4th grade year with us. We will meet in the cafeteria for a quick presentation. We will cover routines, procedures, curriculum, and grade level website. Hopefully this information will give you a better idea of what your child's year will look like. Open House is scheduled the following week, Sept. 18th. No presentations will be given during Open House. 

Take our 4th grade survey by clicking the survey button below. The 4th grade teachers are looking forward to knowing a little more about you! 

4th Grade Supply List 2018-2019

Thank you for helping your child begin fourth grade in an organized manner. Most of the supplies should last all year. Thank you in advance for all your support in 4th grade!

1 pack of colored pencils or crayons

4 marble composition notebooks

1 blue 2 pocket folder with prongs
1 red 2 pocket folder with prongs
2 yellow 2 pocket folders with prongs

2 black 2 pocket folders with prongs
1 green 2 pocket folder 

1 take home folder (any kind)

3-4 Paper Mate black flair pens

30-40 sharpened #2 pencils for the year (please-no mechanical pencils)

6 rolls of Scotch tape (2 per marking period)

2 or 3 large glue sticks

6-9 post-it note pads (3 x 3, any color)

headphones (to connect to Chrome Book)

1 soft zipper supply case (no plastic boxes please)

Wish List Items (optional…but donations are kindly accepted)
* Wet Wipes (non-toxic)
* Tissues
* Ziploc baggies (any size)

please label all items clearly with your child's name

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you in September!

Remember your daily math homework: practice your math facts (all operations) for 5-7 min. Click on the images below to get going!

Readers Workshop TED Talks

(Session 5 HW: 11/28/17)

Click here to watch the Mathemagic TED Talk

Click here to watch the "Science is for Everyone" TED Talk

Thanks for visiting our fourth grade website! We are so excited to be working with you this year.