What’s it like being a fourth grader?
I like being in fourth grade. I want to make sure I’m doing things the right way. I try to give everyone a little bit more grace when we aren’t doing what we need to do, and I know I need to be a supportive scholar to my friends and classmates. When my classmates and I make mistakes, we’re able to fix them.
My year has been wonderful. When I moved to this school, I didn’t know anything really about it, but over time, I really started to like it. When I started, I thought the boys and girls would be together in class. It took me a while to get used to it, but I think it’s good because we don’t distract each other.
I like to draw, and I like Art Class. Right now, we’re painting masks!
My favorite subject is Math. I love Math. I like adding and subtracting fractions. The thing that I like about them is when we have to convert them into different fractions. It’s basically multiplication. I started fifth-grade Math this year. When I started, we were working with cubes on volume, and I didn’t get it at first. But now, I understand it and really like the new curriculum.
My favorite thing is all the fun activities that we get to do, like the field trips. We get to go on a lot of field trips in fourth grade! I like going on field trips because I’m adventurous. My favorite field trip I’ve been on is when we went to the Museum of Science and Industry; they have a place where you can watch lightning! I love Science and outer space. I want to be an astronaut and work at NASA or be an artist.
I read with Mr. Hartney. We’re reading Call of the Wild which is about a dog and what his life is like. I really like working with him.
I like each of them, but my favorite Grad-at-Grad value is Seeking Intellectual Excellence. It means focusing on your learning and trying your best. I also like Committed to Doing Justice, because doing the right thing, even when no one is watching, just feels good.
I’m thankful for having a roof over my head, and I’m thankful for my community and my school.
