| 4th Grade Week 17 | Monday
12/8/2025 | Tuesday
12/9/2025 | Wednesday
12/10/2025 | Thursday
12/11/2025 | Friday
12/12/2025 |
| Discipleship | PATIENCE - "Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices!"
Psalm 37:7 | Merry Christmas! |
| Bible | Jeremiah 1:4-10, 17:5-10, & 29:11-13; Lamentations 3:21-26 | Luke 1 | Luke 2 | |
| Math | Review | Complete review & practice sheet sent home in preparation for tomorrow's test. (Co-teachers please check) | 4A Cumulative Final Test | |
| Spelling | Phonics Assessment # 2 Due; Step 15: Review New Teaching, DS 4-6, Play Sparkle! | Rewrite misspelled words 5x;
Step 15 Spelling Test
Step 15: Review Card Box; DS 7-9 pg. 90 | Step 15 Spelling Test | |
| Grammar | CLT Practice; Work on Vocab. Crossword Puzzle! | CLT WS - For Practice Only | Christmas Mad Libs! | |
| Writing | L16 FD Due
Vocab. Quiz | | Christmas cards/notes | |
| Reading | Read Helen Keller Chps. 7 & 8 in class. Oral discussion & work on graphic organizers | Read Helen Keller Chps. 9, "College." Complete RJ assignments: Character Analysis, Cause-Effect, Vocab ("Tandem"), Handwriting | Read Final Helen Keller Ch. 10. Oral Discussion/ Complete Final Assignment. Journal will be turned in for final grade. | |
| History | History Test - Multiple choice | | Key Dates 1-6 Test | |
| Geography | Review US States & Capitals | Christmas Party! | |
| Science | Review Science Notebook for completion thru L7 | Review Science Notebook for completion thru L7 | |
| Memory Work |
KEY DATES: 1-8 Test on 12/10
STATES/CAPITALS: Quiz on 1/14/2026 |
Plugging data into graphs was a fun Math application this week! We also experimented with seeing what it might be like to experience life blind -- like Helen Keller.
💕May this season remind you of the divine mystery of God's never-ending grace and presence!💕
Coming Soon:
Monday, Dec 9 - Uniform-Free Day as Fundraiser. Pay $5 at the front desk. Clothes must still be dress-code appropriate.
Wednesday, Dec 10- Crazy Christmas Sweater Day, Classical Book Exchange & Class Christmas Party 2:00-3:00!
Dec 16 - Jan 9 - Christmas Break!
Monday, Jan 12 - 1st Day of 3rd quarter
Fortis Grammar students have a tradition of having a classical book exchange at the Christmas party. If you would like your child to participate, please send a wrapped classical book.
Discipleship:
Objective: Experience the joy of the Lord which comes from spending time in His presence.
"In the beginning, was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth."
John 1:1-2, 14
Math
Objectives:
1. Practice and review skills learned during the 1st semester.
3. Assessment.
Note: We will begin Singapore Dimensions Math 4B after the break. Please bring your new textbook and workbook to class on 1/12/25.
Spelling
Objective: Spell more words with the sound of /z/ spelled s.
Reading
Objective:
Identify virtues in the lives of Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan.
Explore cause and effect relationships.
We will start reading Number the Stars after the break.
Grammar
Review previously learned skills through Mad-libs.
Writing
Objectives: Write Christmas notes or letters of encouragement.
History
Objectives:
1. Assess Key Dates 1-8
2. Review 2nd quarter events and people. through multiple choice assessment.
Key Dates for the 2nd quarter:
1. The War Between the States 1861-1865
2. World War I 1914-1918
3. Lenin & the Russian Revolution 1917
4. The Great Depression 1929-1939
5. World War II 1939-1945
6. The Cold War 1945-1991
7. The Formation of Israel 1948
8. Mao & the Communist Victory in China 1949
Geography Memorization:
If your child has not yet memorized the US states and capitals, they have study aids in their binder and please continue to work on this so they are prepared for the test on January 14.
