Parents! Please let both teachers and Bernadette know via email if your child will be finishing the school year early and missing any of the upcoming days.

 

Upcoming Dates

Friday, June 11NO SCHOOL  (Grading Day)

Last week of school:

Monday, June 14Cohort A attends its regular school day. This is the last day for Cohort A in the building, so it’s say good-bye to your teachers day.

Tuesday, June 15Cohort B attends its regular school day. This is the last day for Cohort B in the building, so it’s say good-bye to your teachers day.

Wednesday, June 16 – Normal online Zoom 9:30-10:35

Thursday, June 17 – Last day of school, only 5th grade attends. 4th grade does asynchronous Seesaw work.

Art

We had a wonderful visit from artist/illustrator Don Carson. The kids really enjoyed it, and each group will be writing/drawing a thank you note. We’ll be applying some of the art that he did and that Shelli has been teaching during our morning Zooms to fill one of the outdoor spaces with chalk art the last week of school. Each grade gets its own section, and they’ll be doing some planning first. They will love it!

Le français

  • We correct sentences and explain grammatical errors including spelling, verb conjugation, and syntax. 
  • We continue to internalize correctly conjugating verbs avoir (to have), être (to be), faire (to make or do), aller (to go), pouvoir (to be able), vouloir (to want), -er verbs, mettre (to put) and prendre (to take) in sentences. We incorporate -ir verbs like venir (to come) and finir (to finish) as well as –re verbs like entendre (to hear).
  • We use the words conjugué(e)(s) (conjugated), infinitif (infinitive), pronom sujet (subject pronoun), singulier (singular), pluriel (plural), majuscule (capital/uppercase letter),  et minuscule (lowercase letter) correctly.
  • We are alphabetizing correctly and continuing to learn to use our translating dictionaries.
  • We are writing in French in response to photo prompts.
  • We are reinforcing vocabulary, verbs, and commands by playing “Jacques a dit” (Simon Says in French).

This week, in class, the students did their final French assessments. There are a handful of students that need to finish up a few assessments next week.

Most students have finished our last writing activity Une tornade de poissons. We began a new “J’observe..,” La libellule rayée (The banded demoiselle fly/dragonfly) and this will probably be our last writing assignment for the year.

 

 

 

This week is review week in Seesaw. Students will be assigned several short “Check Ups” to review some 4th grade concepts. There is a video review for each assignement that should jog your child’s memory of what was learned earlier in the year. Please do not help your child with any of the assignments in math that say “Check UP” or “No parent help.” These short assignments help Mme Shelli to see who needs more instruction in these areas. She will pass on this data to next year’s teacher.

 

English: Poetry

• We can analyze poetry’s meaning and form (lines, stanzas).

• We can identify rhyme, rhythm, alliteration, onomatopoeia, and sensory details.

                                                      • We can write poems of our own.

Students will be analyzing poetry both in class and at home over the next several weeks. In school, students will read and analyze anchor texts. Discussions around author’s purpose and techniques will give students a toolbox to use as they write their own poetry. This week, students will select at least one of their poems to edit, revise and make a final draft.

 

Summer skill-building suggestions

Dreambox -District-paid math subscription all summer for students.

Prodigy – Online math games & practice. Free, but parents will need to sign up.

Math Workbooks- Looking for paper & pencil work? You might consider purchasing a workbook. Select 4th-grade level for review & introduction to concepts we missed due to CDL. Look for problem-solving activities, measurement, fractions, multiplication & division practice. A few suggested workbooks: Singapore Math Level 3 or 4A or Critical Thinking for Math Grade 4.

Read, Read, Read. Consider the Eugene Public library’s summer reading contest.

Journal – Going on a trip or staying home? Have your child journal about it each day. They can add photos or drawings, too.

French – Have a sibling that also speaks French? Practice with him or her. Also, check out Les ressources de Mme Jana on this blog and try some of the many free opportunities to practice French over the summer.

Other News:

Seeking hosts for French-speaking interns for 2021-2022

Two intern applicants from France are looking forward to joining us in late August for the coming school year. Hosting an intern is a terrific opportunity to support the strong educational experience of our kids in the French immersion program. 

Here are some details about the expectations of hosting:

  • Host families are expected to provide 3 meals a day, a private bedroom, and transportation to and from school. (If transportation would be an issue, we can problem-solve other solutions. Don’t let that stop you from contacting us!)
  • The hosting period can be from 2-9 months depending on your family’s situation.
Both of our prospective interns are female, and they expect to be fully vaccinated before their arrival in the USA. 
 
Interested? Have questions? Contact Cynthia Stenger Riplinger by phone (541-579-4606) or email (  charlemagneinternprogram@gmail.com).

Summer opportunity:

Bonjour Ballet: A French Adventure

Ages 7-10 (No dance experience necessary)
June 21-25 9:00 am–12:00 pm, $160 (MonFri)
Led by Pamela Lehan-Siegel
Explore the rich culture of France through a fun-filled week of dance, music, language, and art.

Campers will be introduced to traditional French folk dances, as well as study ballet and its roots at the time of King Louis XIV. Each day will also include singing French songs, learning French phrases, and a daily “projet d’art” À bientôt !

You can register online HERE. If you would like assistance with registration or have questions, please contact the Eugene Ballet Academy Office at admin@eugeneballetacademy.org or by phone at 541-686-9342.

 

Hybrid Schedules- Unique this week:

 

Technology Help

If you are unable to troubleshoot any technology issues that you have by using the quick sheets provided in your tech folder (you received this when you picked up your child’s iPad), you may submit a “help request” form at 4J’s Technology Support page: https://technologysupport.4j.lane.edu/