August 2011
Dear fourth grade parents/guardians:
I can hardly believe that it is already time to start getting ready for another year at Cologne Academy. The first few years have been a great success, and I am so excited to continue that success with this year’s incoming fourth graders!
A little bit about me…
This year will be my fourth year of teaching at Cologne Academy. I graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead in 2006 and did my student teaching in St. Paul. I was lucky enough to be hired at Cologne Academy the first year it opened and have been part of the growing process, which has been amazing. I am so proud of what we have accomplished and look forward to continued success in the future.
I live in Plymouth with my husband Brian and my three year old dog Cali. When I am not teaching, I love to travel to warm, tropical destinations and also love to spend time at the cabin in the summer months. I am a big Minnesota sports fan and especially love to watch the Twins and the Wild.
There is so much to learn in fourth grade! Here are some of the highlights:
In reading we will be learning about a variety of types of literature, including fantasy, fiction, nonfiction, plays, expository, tall tales, poetry, and myths. Students will continue to learn key concepts in word structure, vocabulary, and grammar along with weekly spelling tests.
In writing we will be working on descriptive, narrative, informative, and persuasive writing along with learning how to properly write friendly letters, thank you notes, and poetry.
In math we will review key concepts from third grade, and also explore new areas such as fractions, decimals, tables and graphs, multi-digit multiplication and long division, perimeter and area, and geometry.
In history we will learn about the world’s mountain ranges, Europe in the Middle Ages, The Dynasties of China, The American Revolution, The Unites States Constitution, and African Kingdoms.
In science we will learn about meteorology, geology, the human body (heart and the lungs), and chemistry.
In both history and science there will be several at home projects that students will do that tie into the unit that we are working on.
Along with the core subject areas listed above, students will have specials each week that include music, physical education, Spanish, art, and media.
Enjoy the last weeks of summer! I can’t wait to meet everyone and get the 20011-2012 school year rolling!
Robyn Roth
952-466-4020
