Week of Feb. 28th-March 4th

This week we will begin a new unit on a new century. We will look at key events of the first half of the 20th century and how they affected Kentuckians. We will discuss how WWI affected Kentucky, building of Fort Knox, Woman's suffrage, the Great Depression and WWII. Students will have a vocabulary quiz on Friday. Don't forget, Study Island assignments are also due Friday! Let's have a great week!!

This week's I can statements are:

I can understand the success and challenges that Kentucky faced during the first half of the twentieth century.

I can locate Fort Knox, Kentucky on a map.

I can describe how women in Kentucky fought for their right to vote as citizens of the United States.

I can identify ways that people in Kentucky have addressed the problem of limited resources through decision-making.

Civil War Test

Students brought home a test review today for the Civil War test which will be on Wednesday. Parents, please study with your child and sign for 5 extra bonus points on the test. We will play a review game tomorrow and will take the test on Wednesday. We will start a new unit on Thursday! Hope everyone has a great week! Don't forget to STUDY!!!!

Our Journey as a Slave

 This week our classes traveled on the Underground Railroad to escape slavery. We took a real journey through a web quest that led us to freedom. While escaping we had many struggles and obstacles to go through. After this activity the students were so excited and really, truly felt that they had traveled and escaped slavery on the Underground Railroad. Students chose to write about their journey. I had to share some of them with you! These fourth graders are wonderful writers! Enjoy!!

Reminder for Monday, February 14th

Our Valentine Party has been re-scheduled for Monday morning! We will have a Valentine breakfast. Don't forget Jump Rope for the Heart is also tomorrow! Bring in your money so that you can jump! Hope you are ready for a great week!!

Week of Feb.7th-11th



We have yet another busy week ahead of us here at Highland so I hope that everyone is ready!! This week in Social Studies we are still discussing the Civil War. In the beginning of the week we are going to discuss what slavery was like before the Emancipation Proclamation. What was the Emancipation Proclamation? We are also going to study about Kentucky after the Civil War. On Thursday, Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd will be at our school to speak to the students! How exciting! Students will be learning a lot of fun facts about Abraham Lincoln this week.  Friday is our Valentine's Party as well as Jump Rope for Heart. If you haven't turned in your permission form, please do so ASAP. Money is due to homeroom teachers by Thursday, February 10th. Also, look for another Study Island assignment this week! Let's get ready for a great week @ HES!!





Abraham Lincoln will be at Highland Elementary on Thursday! 4th grade will be seeing him at 9:30!