Veteran's Day

The United States is getting ready to commemorate Veteran's Day, a holiday designed to honor military service members from our country.

What is the history of Veteran's Day?  

What does Veteran's Day mean to Rhodes School?  
Capt. Daniel Kaplan, an active member of the United States Army Medical Corps, explains below.

Watch the video to learn different perspectives on Veteran's Day.

What Jo Did

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

For the next few weeks, we will reading a story about a young girl who loves sports.  Some people think that girls should not play sports, but Jo shows us just how important it is to always be ourselves.

Watch the short video below about another young girl, Mo'ne Davis, who is a phenomenal athlete. She inspires other young girls to be athletes, too.

After the video, you may practice your new spelling list on Spelling City! Be sure to practice a lot -- the words this week are a little bit tricky!

Remembering September 11

Hello 4th graders...

Today marks the 15th anniversary of the September 11th attacks that took place in New York, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania.

We plan to acknowledge and discuss these tragic events in class during the week.  There is a slideshow of photos and interactive activities that we will be exploring more together.

May we never forget this horrific tragedy, and may we always remember to honor the first responders from September 11th and in our communities today.

Because of Winn Dixie Spelling

Hi 4th Graders!

For the next two weeks, we will be reading part of the novel Because of Winn Dixie.  It is about a young girl who has moved to a new place and is trying to make friends.  In the end, she makes a few really unique friendships.

Practice your spelling words and get ready to learn more about India Opal, Ms. Frannie Block and of course, Winn Dixie!

Meet the 4th Grade Team!

Ms. Flores (Room 13)

Ms. Flores has been teaching at Rhodes School for 13 years!
Favorite Subject: Reading
Favorite Book: The Watsons Go To Birmingham
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Food: Pasta
Fun Fact: Ms. Flores makes candles as a hobby and even sells them in some stores!

Mrs. Newsome (Room 15)

Mrs. Newsome has been teaching at Rhodes School for 9 years!
Favorite Subject: Math
Favorite Book: Charlotte's Web
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Food: Macaroni & Cheese
Fun Fact: Mrs. Newsome loves to go to the park with her daughter Addison!




Ms. Kaplan (Room 15)

This is Ms.Kaplan's 7th year teaching at Rhodes School!
Favorite Subject: Writing
Favorite Book: Wonder
Favorite Color: Brown
Favorite Food: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Fun Fact: Ms. Kaplan plays many instruments including the guitar and harmonica!






Ms. Johnson(Room 17)

This is Ms. Johnson's 1st year at Rhodes School! She is also a Rhodes graduate!
Favorite Subject: Reading & Language Arts
Favorite Book: The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Favorite Color: Gray
Favorite Food: Pickles
Fun Fact: Ms. Johnson earned a full scholarship to run cross country and track at the University of Illinois at Chicago.


Ms. Boehm (Room 19)

This Ms. Boehm's 2nd year teaching at Rhodes School!   
Favorite Subject: Reading
Favorite Book: Divergent
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Food: Sushi
Fun Fact: Ms. Boehm has a twin sister!

Mr. Dembowski (Room 19)

Mr. Dembowski has been at Rhodes School for 3 years!
Favorite Subject: Reading
Favorite Book: Into The Wild
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Food: Any type of Mexican food! 
Fun Fact: Mr. Dembowski spent nearly a month exploring the Peruvian deserts, jungles and mountains this summer, while eating great food!

End of Year Slideshow!

What a wonderful year we have had!  Thank you for all of the memories.  Enjoy your summer and we will see you next year!

Mrs. Albrecht, Ms. Boehm, Ms. Flores, Ms. Kaplan, Mrs. Newsome & Ms. Sniderman!

50 States and Capitals Practice

This Thursday, we will have our final states and capitals test.  This one will show if you remember all of the states you have already learned.  There are many ways to practice!  Click on some of the links below

Song Videos

Games

States and Capitals Game
ABCYa Game
Multiple Choice Capitals

Maps

Map of USA with Capitals
Interactive Map

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of Slippery Salamander

Hi 4th Graders!

For the next two weeks, we are reading one of my all-time favorite stories: Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Slippery Salamander.  Do you know about Encyclopedia Brown books?  They are a series of books written by Donald J. Sobol. Each book is a mystery and it's really fun to try and solve them as you read.

Practice your spelling words and get ready to solve the case of the slippery salamander!

Amelia & Eleanor Go For A Ride

This week, we will be reading a story about Amelia Earhart and Eleanor Roosevelt.  Both women are famous, but for different reasons.  Watch the video below to learn more about the story Amelia & Eleanor Go For A Ride.

After the video, you can visit Spelling City to practice this week's spelling words. Be sure to choose the right list for you!

Marven of the Great North Woods

We are about to start reading a story about a young boy who is sent to the forest of Minnesota to escape a flu epidemic in his home town.  While there, he encounters lumberjacks and a totally different way of life.

Practice your spelling words that go along with this story at Spelling City!

Martin Spelling

Welcome back from your long weekend. Practice your spelling words for this week using Spelling City.  Be sure to choose the correct list for you.

MLK ThingLink

Explore Martin's life and hear his inspiring speech.  Read Rosa's biography too!

My Brother Martin Vocabulary Movies

Ms. Flores' class has created some short movies using our 4th grade iPad to help us learn the vocabulary words that go with our story, My Brother Martin.  Watch them below!

Ancestors

Avoided

Pulpit

Generations

Shielding

Minister

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Welcome back, 4th graders!  I hope you had a restful and relaxing break!

For the next few weeks, we will be studying Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a very famous and influential American.  He fought to protect the civil rights and freedoms of people of all races in our country.

You can watch this short video about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by the Kid President.

After the video, please visit Spelling City to practice the spelling words for this week!