Homework

Reading:  Read 30 minutes or work on Reading Plus

Math:  pages 659 - 660
             3 ALEKS topics due on Friday

Social Studies:  Study for your test on Friday!

Homework

Reading: Read 30 Minutes
                Reading Plus
Math: Pg. 655-656
            3 Aleks Topics due Friday
Social Studies: Study Test (Friday)
Other: Sport team Shirt

Reading with a 2nd Grade Class

Our Superstar of the Week!

Homework

Reading:  Read or Reading Plus for 30 minutes

Math:  page 645-646
             3 ALEKS topics due on Friday

Homework

Reading:  Read 30 minutes... your chapter book or Reading Plus

Math:  Review Worksheet

The protests Have Started....

We are having fun as we learn about the unfair taxes that were placed on the colonist by the British Parliament...

The students were greeted with this note today......

Dear Loyal Colonists, 

Upon your desks, you will find a cup of money (skittles).  As you know, Britain is in a great deal of debt due to that silly little French and Indian War.  It is YOUR responsibility to provide for your country and help us to repay the debt.  I have sent 2 members of Parliament across the Atlantic to supervise and help collect the taxes.  I knew you wouldn't mind!

If anyone is caught stealing, refusing to pay or using (eating) his/her money for any purpose other than paying taxes, he/she will be placed in the stocks in the center of town.

Sincerely,
King George III

They are not too happy about paying taxes on "unfair" things and services.

What's Happening in Room 34.....

Things You Should Know....

• A big shout out to our wonderful parents who planned and put on a WONDERFUL Valentine's Day party!  The children had a great time making slime, playing BINGO, creating cards for children who are in the hospital and making delicious ice cream sundaes.

• The students are doing a wonderful job working on ALEKS at home!  We have 9 students who have completed their 4th grade pie!!  My goal is to have EVERY student complete his/her pie by MAP testing at the end of April.  Your child has been introduced to a lot of the topics on ALEKS and should have plenty to work on.  Spending 15 - 30 minutes on ALEKS in the evening is a great way to review and strengthen your child's math skills.  

Dates to Remember.....  
Tuesday:  Dining to Donate at Chick Fil A from 4 - 8 pm
Wednesday: Math test 
Friday: Library

What's Going on in Our Classroom....

Reader's Workshop:

• The students will be reading several articles from Storyworks this week.  They will be reading two texts about jellyfish; "Invasion of the Jellyfish" and "Jellyfish For Dinner?" a play about Martin Luther King Jr. and a debate article titled, "Would You Give Up Your Birthday Presents".

• Our class read aloud this week and next week will be two books, Hidden Figures: the True Story of Four Black Women in the Space Race and 28 Days: Moments in Black History that Changed the World.

Writer's Workshop:

• The students will continue to take notes and write their informational writing piece using the different text structures we have been studying (description, compare/contrast, cause/effect, order/sequence and problem/solution).  They are doing a wonderful job working with the structures to create their paragraphs.  As they finish, they will begin including different text features in their slideshow to enhance their writing.

Math:

• The students will review for their test on Tuesday and the test will be given on Wednesday.  They will bring home a completed review on Tuesday.  The test will cover adding and subtracting fractions, multiplying a fraction by a whole number and word problems that will need to be solved using these skills.

• We will begin working with decimals later this week and will continue into next week.  

• The students should continue to practice their facts at home.  Having them mastered will greatly help them while working with fractions.

Social Studies:

• We began studying the events that lead to the American Revolution.  The students have learned about the French and Indian War and the Proclamation of 1763.  This week, the students will be introduced to the Quarterly and Stamp Act.  They will have the opportunity to feel what the colonists felt as they were taxed unfairly by Britain as we role play taxation in the classroom on Wednesday.  We, of course, will make it much more fun by using Skittles instead of money.

An Awesome Valentine's Day Party

Doing a Little Candy Heart Math

Homework

Reading: Reading Passage
                 Read 30 Minutes
                 Reading Plus
                 Six Flags ( If read 6 Hours ) Turn in sheet

Math: Pg 591-592
           Study Facts

Return your signed Mid Quarter Report

What's Happening in Room 34....

Things You Should Know....

• Mid-Quarter reports will be sent home on Monday.  Please review, sign and return the bottom portion of the form.

• Your child will have time this week when they arrive to school to create a Valentine's Day bag to collect his/her cards on Wednesday.  If your child chooses to create a decorated box or bag at home, they can bring them to school any time.

• A few of our parents are busy planning the upcoming Valentine's Day party!  A flyer was sent home regarding the party a couple weeks ago.  The room parents are requesting that the students contribute $5 to cover the cost of the food, craft and goody bag.  Thank you!

Dates to Remember.....  
Monday:  Afternoon presentation from Liv Bit, a 10 year old girl who shares her                       love of books through spunky videos and Twitter. Your child will be ready to                share some things they learned from her!
Wednesday:Valentine's Day Party at 2:00
Friday: No School - Professional Development Day for Teachers
Monday:  No School - Presidents Day

What's Going on in Our Classroom....

Reader's Workshop:

• This week, the students are reading articles about the New England, Middle and Southern colonies.  They are learning the differences of each of the colonies and the impact they had on the development of the United States.  This will lead the students into understanding and learning about the events that led to the American Revolution; which we will begin studying this week in Social Studies.
• Our class read aloud this week and next week will be two books, Hidden Figures: the True Story of Four Black Women in the Space Race and 28 Days: Moments in Black History that Changed the World.

Writer's Workshop:

• The students will continue to take notes and write their informational writing piece using the different text structures we have been studying (description, compare/contrast, cause/effect, order/sequence and problem/solution).  They are doing a wonderful job working with the structures to create their paragraphs.  As they finish, they will begin including different text features in their slideshow to enhance their writing.

Math:

• We will continue to work with fractions this week as the students master adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers.  They will also learn how to multiply fractions by a whole number.  

• The students should continue to practice their facts at home.  Having them mastered will greatly help them while working with fractions.

Science:

• The students will conduct a STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) project this week.  They will use what they have learned about density and mass to create a cargo ship out of tin foil that will hold cargo equivalent to 25 pennies.  They will be working with 2 partners to research, design, test and modify their cargo ship.

A Fun Character Celebration!

Homework

Reading: Read 30 minutes
                 Reading Plus
Math: Correct Mathsheet
            3 Aleks Topics Due Friday
Extra: Character Celebration! (Games)

Homework

Reading:  Read 30 minutes/complete book club activity or work on Reading Plus

Math:  3 ALEKS topics due on Friday

Tomorrow is Early Release and Flyer Families!

Our Superstar of the Week!

Homework

Reading: Read 30 minutes
                 Reading Plus
Math: Study for Test
            Fraction Worksheet
            3 Aleks Topics Due Friday

Valentines Money$$

Checking Our Hypothesis With the Results

The students are learning about density in our unit on matter.  After measuring the mass of the liquids, the students poured the liquids into a cup and saw how the density of each liquid caused them to layer in the cup.  The most dense liquid went to the bottom and the least dense floated on top.

What's Happening in Room 34....

Things You Should Know....

• A few of our parents are busy planning the upcoming Valentine's Day party!  A flyer was sent home regarding the party last week.  The room parents are requesting that the students contribute $5 to cover the cost of the food, craft and goody bag.  Thank you!

Dates to Remember.....  
Tuesday:  Math Test 
Wednesday: Early Release and Flyer Families
Friday:  Library

                 
What's Going on in Our Classroom....

Reader's Workshop:

• The students will be learning about different text features (maps, charts, tables, index, table of contents, pictures, etc.) that authors use in nonfiction writing to organize information for the reader.  They will be preparing to decide on which features they will include in their informational writing piece.

Writer's Workshop:

• The students will continue to take notes and write their informational writing piece using the different text structures we have been studying (description, compare/contrast, cause/effect, order/sequence and problem/solution).

Math:

• The students will review fractions on Monday and be tested on Tuesday.  They will be expected to identify and work with equivalent fractions, improper fractions and mixed numbers.  They will also need to be able to simplify fractions.  The review will be sent home on Monday.

• The students should continue to practice their facts at home.  Having them mastered will greatly help them while working with fractions.

Science:

• The students will continue with the density investigation and prepare to complete a STEM activity using their knowledge of mass and density.

Having Fun At Cultural Day!

Playing La Pirinola in Mexico!

Playing klikeri in Bosnia

Visiting and Learning About Vietnam.

Billikens Field Trip Video- 4th Grade

Billikens Field Trip Video- 4th Grade

Homework

Reading:  Read 30 minutes or work on Reading Plus
                  Complete passage using FUN.

Math:  Complete worksheet

Our Superstar of the Week, Jackson!

Measuring the Mass of Different Liquids to Prepare For Our DensityInvestigation