On Wednesday of this week, we had our winter concert. As fourth graders this year, students are given the opportunity to play an instrument, which makes school concerts slightly different from those of previous years. Students who play an instrument are on stage during the grade level performance, as well as the band or orchestra portion of the concert, depending on the instrument that they play. That means there are many logistical directions that need to be followed for the concert to run smoothly, and the concert itself is longer. Not only can it be nerve-wracking to get up on stage in front of a cafeteria packed with people, but students need to be quietly seated, attentive audience members for over an hour. That's no easy feat! But I was really impressed with all of our fourth graders for their attentiveness, patience, and of course musical talents. The kids should be proud of themselves, and Mrs. Ward did an admirable job putting together such an awesome, organized concert.

This week was our reteach week for our nonfiction unit. We focused our daily ELA blocks on analyzing text-based questions and forming concise central ideas, before getting an opportunity for test revisions on Friday. Most students finished revising their tests based on individualized written feedback, class discussions, and any new understandings from the week. These revisions are taken into account when I regrade them, and at some point this week, I'll be sending the graded tests home for parents/guardians to go over, sign, and return.

Our Bucket Fillers this week were Dylan and Colin. I can't say enough good things about both boys. Both of them are considerate students to me and considerate classmates to their peers. They are both thoughtful and reflective, and when either of them is absent, the classroom feels noticeably incomplete. I love that I get to spend lunchtime with each of them this week!