Homework

Reading: read 30 mins
Math: fix math worksheet
study for math test

Enjoying a cup of cocoa in our p.j.'s with a good book......

Homework

Reading: read+record

Spelling: spelling test
tomorrow

Math: 3 ALEKS topics

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Homework

Reading: read+record

Spelling: spelling activity
spelling test Friday

Math: math worksheet
facts test tomorrow
3 aleks topics

Other: support a family
bring in items

Homework

Reading: read+record

Math: pg 351-352
3 aleks topics
facts test Thurs.

Science: science test
tomorrow study

Homework

Reading: read+record

Math: 4 problems+check
facts test Thursday
3 aleks topics

Science: study for test

Other: support a family
bring in anything

Studying Weathering and Erosion with a Skittle and Water

What's Happening in Room 30..........

Important Announcements:

• This is the last week we are collecting items for Support-A-Family.  This week we are collecting ANYTHING!  Please consider supporting our Crestwood families and send in canned food items, personal care items, cleaning items or paper products! Thank you!!
• The students will be responsible for completing 3 ALEKS topics this week at home for homework.  If you child is assigned an assessment through the program, it must be completed at school.  He/she will have time to work on it in the classroom, so he/she can complete the 3 topics at home.  
• Javonte and Leo are our class representatives for the 4th grade Spelling Bee!  They will compete against other 4th graders on Monday to see who will represent 4th grade during the Crestwood Spelling Bee in January! 

Dates to Remember:  
Wednesday: Science Test
Thursday:  Multiplication Test
Friday:  Spelling Test
Tuesday: Math Test of Division
                  Last day of school!  Holiday Parties at 2:00!!

             

What's Happening in Our Room....

Reading Workshop:

• We will be reading and studying parts of an historical fiction play, "When Girls Ruled Baseball" this week. 
• The students will continue to work with figurative language and create examples of idioms, similes, metaphors and personification.

Writing Workshop:

• The students will write a persuasive essay to their parents or Santa. They will write the essay following the same format they used as they completed their 1st essay.

Math:

• The students will continue to work with long division as they are introduced to dividing by 3 and 4 digits.  
• They will also work with word problems and decide how to use the remainder to answer the specific question.  

Science:

• The students will conduct a weathering investigation on Monday using Skittles.  They will review for their test and will be tested over the unit on Wednesday.   Science Review

Social Studies:

• The students are learning about famous Missourians.

Homework

Reading: read+record
if you haven't finished
reading plus then you
have to do it

Celebrating Ms. Hatfield and Our Good Character

Our Writing Celebration

Homework

Reading: read+record
reading packet

Math: pages 361-362
facts test

 Miss Hatfield stuff: sh sh sh sh sh don't tell miss Hatfield we are
making cards get it in tomorrow  

Homework

Reading: Read and record
                 Reading packet due on Friday

Math:  page 358  problems 1, 3, 5

            division video to help with the steps

            facts test tomorrow!

Support a Family items:  Paper products

What's Happening in Room 30.....

Important Announcements:

• We share our persuasive essays during our Writing Celebration on Friday from 11:30-12:15.  Invitations will be coming home on Monday.
• This week, we are collecting paper products for our Support-a-Families!

Dates to Remember:  
Wednesday: Flyer Families
                       Early Release Day
Thursday: Strings Rehearsal
                     Strings Concert at 6:00 p.m.
Friday:  Writing Celebration-11:30-12:15
Saturday:  Pancakes and PJ's
             

What's Happening in Our Room....

Reading Workshop:

• We will be reading and studying parts of an historical fiction play, "When Girls Ruled Baseball" this week. 
• The students will also be taking the language arts portion of the Galileo test on Monday.   
• The students will be given a folktale, The Boy Who Didn't Know Fear, to read and answer questions pertaining to the text.  The homework assignment will be given on Monday and it will be due on Friday.

Writing Workshop:

• The students will continue to revise, edit and publish their persuasive essays this week. They will be ready to share their published piece during our Writing Celebration on Friday.  We hope you can make it!  The invitations will be coming home on Monday.
• Spelling words will be given tomorrow and the students will be tested on Friday, December 16th.

Math:

• The students will be introduced to long division this week!  We will learn and practice the steps throughout the week.  Any extra support at home will be appreciated!

Science:

• We will be wrapping up our Earth Science Unit this week as the students learn about weathering, erosion and deposition.  The students will be given a review on Thursday and will be tested next week.

Social Studies:

• The students are learning about famous Missourians.

Homework

Reading:  Read and record

Math:  multiplication facts test
             Correct math test
             3 ALEKS topics due tomorrow

Wacky Hair Day!  Please bring in extra change for our Support a Families!

Homework

Reading: read+record

Math: facts test Fri.
pages 339-340
3 aleks topics due Fri.

Homework

Reading: read+record

Math: facts test tomorrow
pages (333-334) 3
aleks topics due Friday

Homework

Reading: fluency activity

Math:  Multiplication Review
            Facts test on Wednesday

What's Happening in Room 30........

Important Announcements:

• Please review, sign and return your child's Mid-Quarter Report that was sent home last Monday.  Thank you!!
• This week we are collecting cleaning supplies for our Support-a-Families!

Dates to Remember:  
Wednesday:  Science Fair Information Night at 6:30 in the Library
Friday:  Wacky Hair Day for Support-a-Family
             

What's Happening in Our Room....

Reading Workshop:

• The students are encouraged to read aloud to a stuffed animal again this week to practice their fluency.  This is a perfect time to read to your child so you can model fluency, as well.  
• Your child will be asked to read aloud a passage to you Monday evening as part of  practicing his/her fluency.  
• We will be reading Escape From War from Storyworks this week.   The students will practice reading "closely" as they annotate the passage.                                                      

Writing Workshop:

• The students will finish the 1st draft of their persuasive essay.  The students have been focusing on writing to a specific audience and using confident language to help persuade the reader.
• The students will set a writing goal this week as they begin revising their essays.

Math:

• We will continue to practice multiplication as we begin chapter 6 on division.  
• The students will bring home their math test on Monday to 
• Your child can practice facts using the multiplication math games I have posted on our blog and through ALEKS using the Quick Tables.

Science:

• The students will continue to learn about the 3 rock types and how the they are formed.  Using the rock cycle, the students will create the 3 types of rocks using Starbursts!

Social Studies:

• The students are learning about early Missouri Explorers and Native Americans.

Homework

Reading: read+record

Extra:
fact practice
ALEKS
Reading Plus
Free write

Homework

Reading: read+record

Spelling: spelling test tomorrow


Math: math test tomorrow
correct Spiral Review

What's Happening in Room 30.............

Important Announcements:

• This is a short week due to Thanksgiving Break.  There is no school Wednesday through Friday.  Happy Thanksgiving!!
• Mid-Quarter Reports will be coming home on Monday.  Please review, sign and return as soon as possible.

Dates to Remember:  
Tuesday:  Spelling Test
                   Math Test

What's Happening in Our Room....

Reading Workshop:

• The students are encouraged to read aloud to a stuffed animal again this week to practice their fluency.  This is a perfect time to read to your child so you can model fluency, as well.                                                             

Writing Workshop:

• The students will finish the 1st draft of their persuasive essay.  The students have been focusing on writing to a specific audience and using confident language to help persuade the reader.

Math:

• We will review Chapter 5 on Monday and test on Tuesday.  The students have been working hard learning the steps to multiplication.  
• Your child can practice facts using the multiplication math games I have posted on our blog and through ALEKS using the Quick Tables.

Science:

• The students will about the 3 rock types and how the they are formed.

Social Studies:

• The students are learning about early Missouri Explorers and Native Americans.

Homework

Reading: read+record

Spelling: spelling test this Tues.

Math: practice facts over weekend

Practicing Fluency With a Special Friend

Homework

Reading: read with fluency to
stuffed animal and record

Spelling: spelling activity

Math: math work sheet
spiral review due tomorrow

Other: jingles for jammies is tomorrow
bring a stuffed animal and lose change if you do

Homework

Reading: read to stuffed animal
with expression + record

Math: mult. test Fri
           Spiral Review due Friday
           4 problem worksheet


Other: personal care items this week

A Fun Day at Busch Stadium!

Homework

Reading: read and record

Math: Multi. test tomorrow
worksheet
Spiral Review due Fri.

Other: Adopt a Family
personal care items this week

What's Happening in Room 30.....

Important Announcements:

• Adopt-a-Family 2016 will continue this week!  This week's item request is Personal Care Items. However, we are accepting any type of donation throughout the week! All items donated will be supporting our very own Crestwood families.
• We had a GREAT field trip to Busch Stadium on Thursday.  The students made me proud with their behavior and excitement for learning throughout the day!

Dates to Remember:  

Friday:  Jingle for Jammies

What's Happening in Our Room....

Reading Workshop: 

• We will begin a reading fluency unit this week.  The students will practice reading with accuracy and expression while reading at a good pace.  They will be working with their reading partners, using whisper phones and reading aloud at home as they practice.                                                                   

Writing Workshop:

• We will continue to work on our essays this week while the students learn how to include detail and examples to better support their 3 reasons they chose for their thesis.
• The students will be given a new list of spelling words on Monday and tested on Tuesday, November 22nd. 

Math:

• We are continuing to work with multiplication this week as the students  learn how to multiply 2-digit by 2-digit numbers using the break apart and algorithm methods.
• The students will be given a Spiral Review on Monday and it will be due on Friday.
• Your child can practice facts using the multiplication math games I have posted on our blog and through ALEKS using the Quick Tables.

Science:

• The students will learn how scientists use different properties to help identify rocks. 

Social Studies:

• The students are learning about early Missouri Explorers and Native Americans.

Homework

Reading: read+record
Reading Plus for those who use the program

Math: facts test tomorrow

Homework

Reading: read+record

Math: pages 289-290
facts test Friday

Other: Bring lunch+snack
bring in protein items

Author, Jonathan Auxier, Visits Crestwood

What's Happening in Room 30.......

Important Announcements:

• We have a short week this week with a fun field trip to Busch Stadium on Thursday and our Veterans Day Assembly on Friday.  The students need to bring a lunch to school on Thursday because we will be eating right before the field trip in our classrooms.  They should also bring a snack for the afternoon when we return to school.
• Thank you, Mrs. Mallory (Madison's mom) for planning a wonderful Halloween party!  Thank you parents for donating items and helping to execute the well-planned activities!
• Adopt-a-Family 2016 will begin this week!  This week's item request for donating is  Protein/Food Items (a flyer went home last week with each week's donation request).  All items donated will be supporting our very own Crestwood family.

Dates to Remember:  

Thursday: Field Trip to Busch Stadium - Bring a lunch and snack
Friday:  Veterans Day Assembly at 2:00 - all are welcome!

What's Happening in Our Room....

Reading Workshop: 

• The students will continue to study figurative language and locate the different types during their independent reading.

Writer's Workshop:

• We will continue to work on our essays this week while the students learn how to include detail and examples to better support their 3 reasons they chose for their thesis.

Math:

• We are continuing to work with multiplication this week as the students  learn how to multiply 2-digit by 2-digit.
• Your child can practice facts using the multiplication math games I have posted on our blog and through ALEKS using the Quick Tables.

Science:

• We will begin learning about minerals and rocks this week as the students study and explore different types of rocks.

Social Studies:

• The students are learning about early Missouri Explorers and Native Americans.

Homework

Enjoy your 4 day weekend!

Work on ALEKS

Enjoy your chapter book!

Homework

Reading: read+record

Spelling: spelling test tomorrow
 complete voting form

Math: 3 Aleks topics
correct math test
pages 283-284

Homework

Reading: read+record
(weekend review)

Spelling: spelling activity

Science:  test tomorrow

Math: 3 aleks topics due Fri.
facts test Friday

Field trip permission slips!

Homework

Reading: Read and Record

Math:  Test tomorrow
             3 ALEKS topics due on Friday
             Facts test on Friday

Science:  test on Thursday

Social Studies:  test tomorrow

Mapping Out Volcanoes Using Mystery Science

A Spooktacular Party!

What's Happening in Room 30....

Important Announcements:

• Our Halloween festivities begin at 1:30 on Monday with a school-wide costume parade.  Following the parade, we will have our classroom party at 2:00.  Feel free to stop by for the parade and/or party!
• Our upcoming field trip to Busch Stadium is scheduled for November 10th.  If your child has not returned the permission slip, please do so at your earliest convenience. 

Dates to Remember:  

Monday: Halloween Parade and Party; 1:30-3:00
Wednesday:  Math Test
Thursday:  Science Test
Friday:  Crestwood Kids Vote
                Spelling Test

What's Happening in Our Room....

Reading Workshop: 

• The students will be reading an information article on the history of Halloween and wrapping up our Character Study Unit and Tiger Rising this week.  

Writer's Workshop:

• We will be talking about the elements needed in writing a solid persuasive essay.  The students will brainstorm ideas for their essay and begin writing three strong reasons to support their thesis for their topic.
• Our mentor sentence this week will focus on combining sentences using and, but or so and will include an example of personification.   The students will continue to identify the different parts of speech in the sentence and create a new sentence of their own following the author's style.

Math:

• The students will review chapter 4 on Tuesday and will be tested on Wednesday.  We will continue with multiplication in chapter 5 as the students learn how to multiply 2 digit by 2 digit.  The students who are struggling with multiplication, are the students who do not have their facts mastered.  Please take a few minutes every evening to review facts. Having the facts mastered can really build confidence and empower the students as we approach more complicated problems.
• Your child can practice facts using the multiplication math games I have posted on our blog and through ALEKS using the Quick Tables.

Science:

• The students will be doing a fun activity on volcanoes through the Mystery Science website!

Social Studies:

• The students are learning about early Missouri Explorers and Native Americans.

Homework

Reading: read+record
get signture
Math: Aleks

Homework

Reading:read+record

Math:spiral review due tomorrow
facts test tomorrow
pages 265-266 [even only]

Homework

Reading: read+record

Spelling: spelling activity

Math: Spiral Review due Fri.
facts test Fri.
pages 251- 252
teach parents the Area Model

Homework

Reading: read+record

Math: spiral review due Fri. 

pages 239-240 

facts test - Fri.

Homework

Reading: read+record
Math: Spiral Review due Friday
           ALEKS

What's Happening in Room 30......

Important Announcements:

• Parent-Teacher conferences are Monday and Wednesday of this week!  I am looking forward to meeting with you to discuss your child's progress.  I sent an e-mail home earlier this week confirming our scheduled conference time.  We have a 15 minute time slot for each conference.  I just ask you to please arrive on time, and I will do my best to keep conferences on time, as well. 

• This week is Red Ribbon Week!   Our theme this year is YOLO: You Only Live Once... Be Drug FREE!

• Scholastic Book Fair is at Crestwood this week!  The students will preview the books on Monday and will be able to purchase Tuesday - Thursday.  The fair will also be open during conferences for you to stop in!

Dates to Remember:  

Monday:  Wear Red
Tuesday:  Drugs and I Don't Mix - Wear Mismatched Clothes
Wednesday:  Team Up Against Drugs - Wear Your Favorite Team Shirt
Thursday:  Make Healthy Choices Day
Friday:  Super Hero Day - Dress Like Your Favorite Super Hero
Sunday:  Crestwood's Trunk or Treat - flyer went home last week

What's Happening in Our Room....

Reading Workshop: 

• We will finish reading Tiger Rising this week.  The students will focus on discussing traits of the main characters and how the characters have changed throughout the book.  We will also discuss the theme of the story.
• The students are setting new reading goals this week.  They will be centering their 1st goal on either fluency, comprehension or their reading life.

Writer's Workshop:

• The students will be given a new list of spelling words on Monday.  They write their words in their planner on Tuesday and will be tested on Friday, November 4th.  
• We will begin our new unit this week!  The students will be learning how to write a 5 paragraph essay.  They will begin this week with studying student written essays.  Then they will participate in writing a class essay.  Next week, the students will write an essay on their own.  Our final writing piece will be a persuasive essay. I love teaching this unit because the students are very hesitant about writing a 5 paragraph essay.  After taking them through the process, they are amazed at how quickly they can write an essay when they follow a specific format and set up their thoughts before they begin.

Math:

• The students have been learning how to multiply 2 digit numbers by 1 - digit.  They have also been solving problems using the Area Model. This method allows the students to see the problems visually. I was not not taught this method in school, but I wish I was because it helps make sense of multiplication.  They will be teaching you this method very soon!

Science:

• The students will learn about the effects of Plate Tectonics shifting. They will demonstrate these actions using graham crackers and cool whip this week.

Social Studies:

• The students are learning about Missouri Native Americans.

Homework

Reading: read+record get signature

Spelling: Red Ribbon week
wear red Monday!

Math: practice facts
spiral review  

Homework

Reading: read+record
Spelling: test tomorrow
Math: facts test tomorrow
pages 219 - 220

Homework

Reading: read+record

Spelling: spelling test Fri and

 activity work sheet

Math: facts test Fri  

             Worksheet

Homework

Reading:  Read and record

Math:  complete pages 213 - 214
             facts test on Friday!

Early Release tomorrow!

Homework

Reading: read and record

Spelling: test on Friday

 book orders due Wednesday

Math: times test tomorrow and Friday

            pages 207 -208

What's Happening in Room 30.......

Important Announcements:

• Parent-Teacher conferences are Monday, October 24th and Wednesday, October 26th.  I will e-mail you a confirmation e-mail early this week with your scheduled night and time. If there is a problem with your scheduled time, please let me know as soon as possible.  I am looking forward to meeting with you!
• Scholastic Book orders are due Wednesday!  Feel free to order online through the class blog or send in cash or a check with the order form.

Dates to Remember:  
Wednesday:  Early Release Day
Thursday:  Fundraiser Limo Ride
Saturday:  Beth's Battle Run at 9:00

What's Happening in Our Room....

Reading Workshop: 

• While reading Tiger Rising this week, we will take a closer look at the characters.  We will study the characters' actions and motives and character traits.  
• The students are setting new reading goals this week.  They will be centering their 1st goal on either fluency, comprehension or their reading life.

Writer's Workshop:

• The students are reflecting on their 1st quarter as a 4th grader. They are looking closely at their behavior and academics to see what they have done well and what they would like to improve for the 2nd quarter.  They are writing their reflections in paragraph form using a topic sentence, 3 supporting details and a closing sentence.
• The students will study a new mentor sentence this week and work with adjectives, possessive nouns and similes while following the format of the mentor sentence.

Math:

• The students will learn how to multiply two-digit numbers by one digit as we begin chapter 4.  They will learn to use the Distributive Property to "break-apart" a two-digit number and multiply easily.
• On Friday, the students will be given a "Spiral Review" packet that will be due the following Friday. It is a review of the material they have learned thus far in 4th grade.  

Science:

• We are continuing to discuss the layers of the Earth. The students will have an edible demonstration of the layers on Friday. (YUM!)

Social Studies:

• The students are studying the geography of Missouri.

Homework

Reading: read + record

Math: aleks topics
            pages 201 and 202
            facts test tomorrow

Tomorrow is Flyer Families!  Wear your shirt!
 Tomorrow is also a 1/2 day!

Homework

Reading: read + record
Spelling: spelling activity + Abilities awareness tomorrow
Math: Aleks topics due Friday facts test Friday

Homework

Reading: read+record

Spelling: Book orders
               spelling test Friday

Math:Test tomorrow
             facts test tomorrow
             aleks topics due Friday

Homework

Reading: read+record

Math: 177-178,
             Aleks-due Friday
             facts test Wednesday and Friday

What's Happening in Room 30........

Important Announcements:

• We had a great turnout for our 1st Writing Celebration!  If you were not able to make it, we will have plenty more this year.
• The students have been doing a wonderful job with their leadership roles in the classroom.  They are taking on the responsibility of completing them without being asked, and our classroom is running smoothly!
• Parent-Teacher Conferences will be help on Monday, October 24th and Wednesday, October 26th.  If you did not sign up for a time at the Ice Cream Social at the beginning of the year, I sent home a note last week to schedule a day and time. Please complete and return as soon as possible.  I will confirm conference times next week.

Dates to Remember:  
Wednesday:  Fundraiser Pick-Up  3:30-6:00
Thursday:  Abilities Awareness Day
Friday: Flyer Families
             1/2 Day
             End of 1st Quarter

What's Happening in Our Room....

Reading Workshop: 

• We will continue reading Tiger Rising this week as the students learn to "put themselves in the character's shoes" to help them understand the character's motives and feelings throughout the story. We will also talk about point of view and practice book discussion with their peers.
• The students will also practice retelling their independent reading book chronologically while including only the important events.

Writer's Workshop:

• The students will continue to learn our steps to working with our mentor sentence as they practice expanding the sentence with creative adjectives and adverbs.  They will also create a brand new sentence following the author's style.
• The students will also work on writing a strong paragraph that will include a topic sentence, supporting details and a closing sentence.

Math:

• The students will review chapter 3 on Tuesday and will be tested on Wednesday.
• They will continue to work with multiplication in chapter 4.  Mastering multiplication facts is so important.  If will help them feel prepared and successful as they learn the steps to multiplying large numbers.

Science:

• We will begin our Earth Science Unit this week with learning about the layers of the earth.  We will wrap up the week with demonstrating the layers of the Earth using Oreos!  Yummo!

Social Studies:

• The students are studying the geography of Missouri.

Homework

.Reading:read and record
.Sign week end review
.Math:math facts test wed. and friday

Our First Writing Celebration