09/03/2026
What’s been happening in fourth grade at Donovan Elementary? Well, a lot! ✏️📚
In Mrs. Herrmann’s ELA class, students practiced their vocabulary words in a fun, interactive way! They took turns drawing words from a bag and giving the correct definition. If they answered correctly, they kept the card, but drawing a "popcorn" slip meant losing a turn! It was a great way to review key terms, practice speaking skills, and add a little friendly excitement to learning. 🍿
In Ms. Hawley’s math and science classroom, it was a busy week of exploring, collaborating, and hands-on learning. For science, students launched into our new Gizmos program to interact with forest ecosystems and investigate how environments change over time. In math, small groups identified factor pairs and created colorful reference cards to display, turning the classroom walls into a student-built math resource! 🌲🔢
Meanwhile, in Miss McVey’s class, students used "Painted Essay" strategies to analyze and summarize poetry while uncovering the deeper themes and messages authors share through their words. 💡
Our fourth graders are already hard at work, thinking critically and supporting one another every step of the way! ✨