Mr.

Alvarado’s
Fourth Grade Class Newsletter
January, 2021

Winter Extravaganza
The month of January is a gloomy, but exciting
lead up to February. Our class is anxiously waiting
for our Valentine’s Day party. February is also the
time when we observe Black History Month.

COME OUT AND READ BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Our class is hosting Come Out and Read February is Black History Month, and
night! Students can wear pajamas and get students will learn about contributions of
comfy on big pillows as they enjoy a good inspirational African-Americans. To
book with parent and siblings. We also will continue our focus on reading during
have a special storyteller coming in to share February, we will be using the following
some exciting stories with the group. Be books:
sure to join us for some fun!
The Story of Ruby Bridges, by Robert Coles
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN CLASS Under the Quilt of Night, by Deborah
Hopkinson
We continue to focus on letter recognition
Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt, by
and letter sounds during February. We also
Deborah Hopkinson
are studying the seasons and reading stories
Martin’s Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin
about winter. These are the stories we will
Luther King, Jr., by Doreen Rappaport
use in class. Check them out from the library
Amazing Grace, by Mary Hoffman
to reinforce these concepts at home!
The class will work together and create an
A Snowy Day, by Ezra Jack Keats
exciting presentation for their families on
The Mitten, by Jan Brett
February 23! Look for more information on
Little Polar Bear, by Hans de Beer
our next newsletter.
Mama, Do You Love Me?, by Barbara M.
Joosse
Knowledge is power, the way we obtain that power is through reading. So, I
encourage you to continue to read and learn with your children to better prepare
them for a bright future. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact me.

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