Highlights from Grade 4B

South Boston Catholic Academy News Grade 4B Highlights From our Gr. 4B Teacher, Mrs. Maryann Dawson…Class 4B has gotten into the swing of things quickly and just finished writing, addressing, and mailing personal letters to friends, family members, and quite a few authors. We are eagerly awaiting any responses. We finished up a study of Because of Winn Dixie, by Kate DiCamillo, and completed our first book report of the year. We have included a picture of our "Ghost Tree", which symbolizes all of the lessons we learn through a lifetime. In math, we are learning various strategies for solving multiplication problems. Games are set aside for Fridays to practice those skills in a more entertaining way. We have included some pictures showing our favorite game of X's and O's being played with flashcards, dice, and Unifix cubes. We are learning how to move about the room and confer with our classmates, during Writer's Workshop, while still observing distancing protocols. What started out as an overwhelming checklist of things to do and not to do, has transitioned into the normal operating procedure at this point. Masks are beginning to feel normal, but the mask breaks are delightful! The month of November offers us the chance to reflect on all God provides for us and to practice feeling grateful for the gifts in our lives. We are most especially grateful for our family and friends. We also watched a favorite clip by Kid President and then we listed those things for which we are most grateful; hot cocoa, pizza and books were some of the items on the list!