Paul Lopez

September
 

Mr. Lopez Fourth Grade

Phone: 303-387-6664

Email: [email protected]

Bi-Weekly Communication

 

 

Soaring to New Heights        

                                            Staff Directory - Paul Lopez 

 

Upcoming Events

• September 16th - Fun Run

 

 

 

Weekly Thoughts

September is a period of renewal.  From different festivities, it’s time to take a giant leap into Fall.  Shorter days have arrived at our doorstep. Fall weather is the portal to renewed optimism. 

 

 

 

Mental Health and Second Step

Anxiety is a real fear for a lot of our children. With the daily pressures of life, it can be overwhelming. More than ever, it’s important to teach our kids how to navigate through the different challenges presented each day.

  1.  Use deep breathing. ...
  2. Recognize that you're having a panic attack. ...
  3. Close your eyes. ...
  4. Practice mindfulness. ...
  5. Find a focus object. ...
  6. Use muscle relaxation techniques. .
  7. Picture your happy place. ...

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subject Areas/Content Focus

Language Arts

Reading

We continue to examine and evaluate perspective, point of view, and theme.

Language Arts

Writing

The students are making refinements in writing. For example, they wrote a piece comparing and contrasting two versions of the Three Little Pigs. It's important to substantiate our reasoning through text evidence.

Math - Lopez 

The students utilize enVision in solving real-world equations. In our learning community, the kids engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate different curriculum content.

Science
We continue to expand our knowledge base. For example, we are learning about wavelength and amplitude.

Social Studies                                                          It's a year of exploration! From the Anasazi to Statehood, we take a look back into the great migration across our majestic state of Colorado.    

 

                              

9:10 - 9:30 AM Planners - Restorative Practices

9:30 - 10:30 AM Math

10:30 - 11:20 AM Specials

11;20 - 12:00 AM  Math

12:00 - 12:40 PM Lunch

12:40 - 1:20 PM ELA

1:20 - 2:00 PM Response to Intervention

2:00 - 2:40 PM ELA 

2:40 - 2:55 PM Second Recess

 2:55 - 3:50 PM Social Studies

3:50 - 4:00 PM Clean Up

 

 

 

                                

Reading Resources and Technology Apps

As a parent, I’m always looking for reading resources. When your nights are busy, it’s a great time to view a story online. An actor from the actor’s guild reads a story out loud.  

After your child has finished reading a fantastic book, please encourage them to write a summary and review. They can read other students who wrote about their favorite novels.


Dogo News

Kahn Academy

Learn zillion

National Geographic for Kids

Read Works

Spaghetti Book Club - Writing Summaries of favorite books

Stories on Line

Wonderopolis