Things To Know...
- Recently, during a class meeting, the students requested a change in our Weekly Reflections (yellow form). They wanted something more simple to complete, so I had a few students brainstorm and create a new form. We began using it last week. The new form includes a weekly reading log and a place to record their assigned ALEKS topics (if they are assigned for the week). It should be signed and returned every Monday.
- Just a reminder.... all students are responsible for reading at least 5 times a week for 30 minutes at home.
Dates to Remember...
- We will begin our poetry unit this week! The students will take a few days to study different poems and learn about the key elements of poetry. Near the end of the week, the students will decide on a topic for our class poetry anthology!
Math:
- We will review customary measurement this week and begin working with area and perimeter.
Science:
- We will continue working with matter this week as the students complete a STEAM challenge on density. The groups will be asked to create a boat using tin foil that can hold cargo and float.
Things To Know...
- We will ease back into the week with several new units this week! I can't believe we are in our last quarter for the year!
- The students will be responsible for completing at least 3 topics on ALEKS this week at home! If your child does not have access to a computer at home or is on a Knowledge Check, he/she will need to let me know so I can make sure they have class time to complete it. My goal is for each student to complete their 4th-grade ALEKS pie. We are off to a good start with 9 already meeting the goal!
Dates to Remember...
- The students will write a persuasive essay this week after reading 2 different viewpoints on students learning to play musical instruments. After reading the articles, the students will side with a viewpoint and write a persuasive essay using evidence from the article to support their opinion.
Math:
- We will begin the customary measurement unit this week. The students will practice measuring with a ruler and understand and convert the units of length, capacity, and weight.
Science:
- We will begin our Mixtures and Solutions Unit this week as the students learn about the properties of matter and conduct a fun investigation on density!
Things To Know...
- Mark your calendars! Our next Writing Celebration will be on Thursday, March 14th, from 9:15 - 9:45. Stop in to enjoy and learn some new facts as you read the students' informational writing pieces!
Dates to Remember...
- The students are editing their nonfiction writing using an editing checklist. They will then design their google slides to include different text features as they prepare for their writing celebration this week.
Math:
- The students will compare and order decimals and work through decimal word problems.
- The students will also be teaching a lesson on decimals this week on Seesaw, so keep an eye out for it!
Social Studies:
- We will begin talking about the tension that began to brew between Great Britain and the colonist as we learn about the events that led to the American Revolution.
Things To Know...
- Mark your calendars! Our next Writing Celebration will be on Thursday, March 14th, from 9:15 - 9:45. Stop in to enjoy and learn some new facts as you read the students' informational writing pieces!
- The students have earned a Character Celebration by demonstrating good character! They have chosen to have a p.j., stuffed animal, special snack, movie celebration! Wow... Sounds fun! Our celebration will be on our 1/2 day, this Thursday. Your child can bring in a special treat and/or drink to enjoy during the movie.
Dates to Remember...
- The students are editing their nonfiction writing using an editing checklist. They will then design their google slides to include different text features as they prepare for their writing celebration next week.
- The students will also be working with a mentor sentence this week. Our sentence includes "dad" as a proper noun, the correct use of I and me, and show not tell.
Math:
- The students will continue to work with decimals this week as they learn how decimals and fractions are related. They will also learn how to convert from tenths to hundreds. A video the students will view this week.
Social Studies:
- The students will read and learn about slavery in the American colonies and learn about Triangular Trade. Next week, we will begin talking about the tension that began to brew between Great Britain and the colonist as we begin to study the events that led to the American Revolution.
Things You Should Know...
- This week is READING CELEBRATION WEEK! We will be celebrating school-wide:
- Monday: Read My Shirt Day!
- Tuesday: Dress Like Your Favorite Book Character!
- Wednesday: Flashlight Day!
- Thursday: Favorite Book Day!
- Friday: Stuffed Animal Day!
- Mark your calendars! Our next Writing Celebration is Thursday, March 7th, from 9:15 - 9:45. Come enjoy and learn some new facts as you read the students' informational writing pieces!
Dates to Remember...
- The students are finishing up their research and writing this week as they begin to decide what text features to include in their presentation.
- The students will also be working with a mentor sentence this week. Our sentence includes "dad" as a proper noun, the correct use of I and me, and show not tell.
Math:
- The students will be introduced to decimals this week as we begin our next unit. They will learn to read decimals through hundredths, make the connection of money and decimals and understand the relationship between fractions and decimals.
Science:
- The students will complete their 2nd investigation this week using the Scientific Method.
- They will also be tested over the terms and the understanding of the Scientific Method on Thursday. The students will be given a review on Monday, create study cards during morning work and have time to study with a partner throughout the week. They should also study at home using their cards, review sheet and science notes.
Things You Should Know...
- The students were given their spelling list last Thursday and can be found in their Take Home folder. They will have several opportunities to work with their words during morning work and during WIN time this week at school, but they should also be practicing them at home. The spelling test will be on Friday.
Dates to Remember...
- The students are doing a wonderful job researching and writing their informational writing piece! This week, they will focus on using the compare and contrast structure to develop their next chapter.
Math:
- We will continue to work with fractions this week as the students learn to multiply a whole number by a fraction (video explanation). The students will review on Thursday and have a test on Friday over adding, subtracting and multiplying fractions by whole numbers.
Science:
- The students will complete an investigation this week following the Scientific Method.
