December 17th Homework

Reading-Book log, 75 minutes, due TOMORROW

Math-Correct Chapter 12 test, even if you only missed one

Have a great night!

December 15th Homework

Writing-Free Choice and persuasive letters are due at the end of class tomorrow. We are typing the letters in class so if you still need to type, your choice writing should be COMPLETELY finished!

Math-Chapter 12 test tomorrow--Know how to multiply big numbers! I have been seeing lots of silly mistakes in class so take your time!

Science-test Thursday

Social Studies-Chapter 5 test tomorrow and optional extra credit due

December 14th Homework

Just one more week till Winter Break! We need to make sure to all stay focused this week because there is a lot of learning left to do before the break!

Reading-A book log was passed out today. I am collecting them on FRIDAY, but just need 75 minutes instead of 100.

Writing-Make sure your personal choice writing is revised, edited, and ready to be published. It is due Wednesday.

Math-WS 12. 4, circled problems and all MR, Chapter 12 test Wednesday, times quiz tomorrow

Science-test Thursday

Social Studies-Chapter 5 test Wednesday, Extra Credit packet due Wednesday (optional)

December 10th Homework

Writing-For your persuasive letter, write down your return address (home) and the address you are sending the letter to. Even if you are handing someone your letter, we will all practice addressing an envelope. Please bring a stamp by next Wednesday, if you are sending your letter through the mail.

Math-WS 12.1, #'s 1-19, odd only---You may use the traditional method or partial products, but please use the grid sheet I passed out.

Science-Test Thursday, December 17th

Social Studies-Test Wednesday, December 16th on Chapter 5

Great job on the holiday show last night! You all sounded beautiful! And Angela and Emily, great work on the piano!

December 9th Homework

Spelling-Groups 3 and 4 contract due tomorrow

Math-Chapter 11 tests were given back. The original grade is in purple. The new grade, after students corrected the test, are in red. We went over the material today and I am confident that the students understand it. I have stressed how important it is to study for the Math tests. We will have one more test before break on 2 digit by 2 digit multiplication. It will be next Wednesday or Thursday.

I hope to see everyone tonight at the show. Please send the students to the tile floor gym at 7:15. There will be wagons for the cookie donations outside of the gym and the performance will be in the wood floor gym at 7:30.

December 8th Homework

Spelling-Groups 1-2---Contract due tomorrow, Groups 3-4---test tomorrow

Math-We took the Chapter 11 test today. Some of the grades were not what I would have expected and I let everyone attempt each incorrect question again, after some explanation. I will take a look at these tonight and check for understanding. Then, we will review if needed. Please expect these tests to come home tomorrw with the student's first grade in purple, followed by their new grade in red.

Another times quiz will be given tomorrow.

Social Studies-Page 187, #1-6 due tomorrow.

Book orders are due tomorrow!

December 7th Homework

Reading-New book logs were given out today. They are due Monday, December 14th.

Writing-If you have not finished your persuasive letter DRAFT, you need to do so tonight. We will start revising tonight.

Math-Chapter 11 Test is tomorrow. Study hard!

Social Studies-page 187, #1-6. Make sure to use PQPA and look back in the book to check your answers.

Spelling-Groups 1-2, test tomorrow, contract Wednesday---Groups 3-4, test Wednesdsay, contract Thursday

Book orders are due Wednesday so that they will arrive in time for Christmas!

December 3rd Homework

Math-WS 11.3-odd numbers plus all of the Mixed Review-As we ran out of time today, the times quiz will be tomorrow.

We will be going to the Book Fair tomorrow so bring money if you want to buy something.

Tomorrow is Crazy Hair day for Adopt a Family. If you make your hair crazy, make sure to bring in $1. Tomorrow is also the last day for Adopt a Family. Please bring in any items you can! Thank you!

December 2nd Homework

Math-Correct Math test and complete WS 11.2 using the distributive property. There will also be another times quiz tomorrow. Congratulations to those students who have passed all their times tables!

Don't forget to bring your strings instrument tomorrow if you are in strings!

Keep bringing in Adopt a Family items! It ends on Friday!

December 1st Homework

Can you believe it's December already?! Less than 3 weeks till Winter Break and a lot to do, so let's all stay focused!

Math-Students will get the Chapter 10 test back tomorrow. Most are looking great, but a few students still need to practice their multiplication facts. Homework is to finish DynaMath, pages 6-7.

Make sure to continue to bring items in for Adopt a Family! It ends on Friday and the family could use some more items, gift cards, or cash donations.

Have a great night!

November 30th Homework

Reading- A new book log was handed out tonight. It is due next Monday, December 7th.

Math-Chapter 10 test tomorrow-You should know how to multiply 2, 3, and 4 digit numbers by a 1 digit number, how to estimate to check, and how to write equations. A times quiz will also be given tomorrow.

November 24th Homework

Math -WS 10.5--There will be a Chapter 10 Test on December 1st. We will review on Monday. The test will be mostly 2, 3, and 4 digit numbers multiplied by a 1 digit number. Please practice all your basic facts and make sure you know the steps to solve these problems.

Don't forget to continue to bring in items for Adopt a Family!

Have safe and relaxing Thanksgiving and I will see you all on November 30th!

November 23rd Homework

Reading-No book log this week-Happy Thanksgiving!

Math-WS 10.4, evens at the top and all of the Mixed Review

Science-Study Chapter 10-test tomorrow

Bring your progress report back tomorrow if you did not already. Also, tomorrow is cleaning products day for our Adopt a Family. Please bring in an item!

November 20th

Reading-Book log due Monday

Math-WS 10.3

Science-test Tuesday

Social Studies-Test Monday-Study Chapter 4

Have a great weekend!

November 19th Homework

Writing-If you haven't finished the final copy of your personal narrative, you need to do that tonight.

Math-WS 10.1, practice side, odds only WS 10.2, reteach side, odds only

Science-Test Tuesday, work on study guide

Social Studies-Test Monday, Packet due Monday

Tomorrow is Jingle for Jammies! Please bring in money for our Adopt a Family and you can wear your pajamas!

November 17th Homework

Spelling-Groups 3 and 4-test tomorrow, Groups 1 and 2-contract due tomorrow

Math-Study for the Chapter 9 test tomorrow. Also, give the problems on WS 9.4 a try.

Tomorrow is the last day for book orders. Also, tomorrow is early release at 1:40. If you are going home a different way, please send a note.

Have a great night!

November 16th Homework

Reading-New book logs were handed out today-due 11/23.

Word Study-Groups 1 and 2-test tomorrow, Groups 3 and 4-test Wednesday

Math-WS 9.6, Chapter 9 test on Wednesday

Social Studies-Chapter 4 test next Monday, 11/23

November 13th Homework

Reading-Book log due Monday

Writing-If you haven't handed in your pen pal letter, the final copy is due Monday. Finish editing your narrative so we can begin publishing on Monday.

Word Study-Groups 1 and 2-test Tuesday, contract Wednesday---Groups 3 and 4-test Wednesday, contract Thursday

Math-WS 9.5

Have a great weekend! Don't forget to continue to bring in items for our Adopt a Family!

November 11th Homework

Writing-Finish revising your personal narrative so that we can start editing tomorrow! Remember to ask yourself:
Does my piece describe an interesting personal experience?
Is my meaning clear in every sentence?
Are there sensory details in it?
Does it tell what I learned or how I changed?

Math-WS 9.2

Social Studies-pages 156, #1-6, Use PQPA and look back to find your answers or you will be asked to redo.

Don't forget tomorrow is protein day for our Adopt a Family. Please bring items such as peanut butter, tuna, canned soup, etc. Thanks for your support!

November 10th Homework

Writing-Work on lead sentences for your personal narrative. They should really hook the reader and make them want to keep reading!

Math-WS 9.1

November 9th Homework

Reading-A new book log went home today. Please complete it this week. Congratulations to those students who have handed in 10 completed book logs! You will get to choose a free book from the book orders that will go home tomorrow ($2 or less).

Writing-Please revise and edit your pen pal letters tonight so that we can send them out on Wednesday and wait to get some in return!

Math-There will be a times quiz tomorrow!

Tomorrow is picture re-take day. If you were absent on picture day, bring in your completed form. If you want re-takes, you need to bring back all your pictures that were returned to you in their original form (cannot be cut apart).

Wednesday is the Veteran's Assembly. Please let me know if you will be bringing any veterans to the assembly.

November 5th Homework

Reading-Book logs due Monday

Writing-Finish the draft of your pen pal letter for Monday.

Math-Study for the Chapter 8 test on Monday. Know your basic facts!

Social Studies-Get test signed if you need to.

Have a great 3 day weekend!

November 4th Homework

Math-WS 8.5, Chapter 8 test Monday

Social Studies-STUDY, STUDY, STUDY for Chapter 3 test tomorrow. Make sure to use your study guide, notes, and the book to review!

November 2nd homework

Reading-Book log due next Monday. Complete I Wonder sheet using a non-fiction text.

Word Study-Groups 1 and 2 have a contract due tomorrow, Groups 3 and 4 have a test tomorrow and contract due Wednesday.

Writing-If your draft is not finished, please complete it tonight so we can work on revising.

Math-Lesson 4 WS

Social Studies-Chapter 3 test and packet due on Thursday

October 23rd Homework

Reading-Don't forget your book log on Monday!

Math-Correct your math test and get it signed if needed.

Social Studies-Page 135, #1-6--Use PQPA and complete sentences or you will need to re-do it

Have a great weekend!

October 22nd homework

Math-Study for your Chapter 7 test tomorrow!

October 21st homework

Reading-Complete text feature sheet using a nonfiction book or article

Math-WS 7.6, reteach side only-Chapter 7 test is now on FRIDAY

October 20th homework

Math-complete worksheets 7.4 and 7.5--Chapter 7 test will be Thursday

Monday, October 19th homework

Reading-Start your book log!

Math-Study for times test tomorrow

Writing-If you'd like, work in your writer's notebook on a memory or event story

October 14th homework

Reading-Text Features sheet is due tomorrow

Writing-Groups 3 & 4 test tomorrow, Groups 1 &2 contract due tomorrow
Letters due tomorrow

Math-WS 7.1, Reteach side
Times Quiz tomorrow

October 12th Homework

Reading-New book logs were given out today. This will be the first reading grade of 2nd quarter (since it starts on Monday) so let's make it a great start! If you did not bring in an article from a newspaper or magazine today, you can bring it in tomorrow for half credit.

Spelling-Groups 1&2 have a test Wednesday, contract due Thursday. Groups 3&4 have a test Thursday, contract due Friday.

Math-We will take another times quiz tomorrow. No other homework since there was a test today.

Social Studies-Chapter 2 test is Wednesday. A study guide was given out today. Please study!

Don't forget:
Pioneer Day money $3
Conference form
Book Orders due Wednesday

Awesome Primary Source Link

In Social Studies today we discussed primary sources and checked out some amazing links to artifacts like Abraham Lincoln's math paper and music from the Civil War. Click on the link to check out some more!

www.memory.loc.gov/ammem/

October 8th homework

Writing-Make sure you writer's notebook is decorated for tomorrow. Make it your own!

Math-WS 6.5, Chapter 6 test will be tomorrow on every lesson from Chapter 6, except 6.4 (stem/leaf plots)

Book orders are due on Wednesday.

Also, notes went home yesterday with your conference time on it or a note asking when you could come for a conference. Please complete and send back asap.

One more thing-a slip went home yesterday for Pioneer Day on October 22nd. Please send $3 to school to cover the cost. Email or call me if that is a problem and we can find a way to make it work!

Have a great night!

October 7th homework

Writing-Decorate your Writer's Notebook by Friday. You may glue pictures on it or anything that you choose so that you make it your own.

Math-WS 6.3-We will have another multiplication quiz tomorrow. Some of the students are on 3's and some are on 4's. They know which one they need to prepare for.

We have started sharing the students' first published writing pieces and they are fantastic! I can't wait to hear the rest. They will be out for reading when you come for conferences so make sure to take a look!

October 5th Homework

It is good to be back! I had a great trip, but I missed everyone and was so happy to hear that everything went so well with our fabulous substitute! Here's the homeowork for tonight:

Reading-Start your new book log tonight and make sure you complete your group assignment as well if you have not already.

Writing-Finish your final copy if you haven't already. We will start sharing these tomorrow.

Math-WS 6.1

Science-Write 4 observations about the picture.

Have a great night!

September 22nd homework

Reading-Continue to work on the book logs. Please complete your reading group assignment. I will be meeting with Harry the Poisonous Centipede, Cricket in Times Square, and Justin and the Best Biscuits in the World tomorrow.

Math-WS 4.5-all, WS 4.6 #1-4-Don't forget, Chapter 4 test is Thursday. First multiplication quiz is tomorrow on the 2's.

Science-Study for rock quiz tomorrow.

Social Studies-Page 79, #1-4 is due tomorrow. Don't forget Chapter 1 test is Friday.

Please get your progress reports signed. You only need to return the bottom portion.

September 21st Homework

Reading-New book logs were handed out today. Please begin working on them tonight. If your group met today, make sure you do the assigned reading and assignment.
Summer Camp-Read chapters 4-7 and complete Dialogue Director sheet (due Thursday)
Cricket in Times Square-Read chapters 1-2 and complete Director sheet (due Wednesday)

Math-WS 4.3, all problems, WS 4.4, only the problems we circled in class--Chapter 4 test will be Thursday

Science-Study for quiz on Rocks Wednesday. Students should have a sheet of paper stapled into their planner with study instructions.

Social Studies-Page 79, #1-4, is due on Wednesday-Chapter 1 test will be Friday, WS packet is due day of test.

September 18th homework

Reading-Book logs are due Monday!

Writing-First draft is due Monday. It should be on lined paper and you need to skip lines.

Spelling-Groups 2, 3, and 4 your contract is due Monday if you haven't already turned it in.

Math-WS 4.2, numbers 9-14

Social Studies-Page 79 #1-4, not due till Wednesday

Have a great weekend!

September 16th homework

Reading-Keep working on your book log!

Spelling-Groups 1 and 2 will have their test tomorrow, contract due Friday. Groups 3 and 4 have a test Friday, contract due Monday.

Math-WS 4.1, ALL problems-This might be a bit tricky so look at the back side of your paper for a review if you are having trouble.

Enjoy your early release day!

September 15th homework

Word Study-Write a paragraph (at least 5 sentences). Underline the nouns and circle the adjectives. Continue to study your spelling words and work on your spelling contract.

Social Studies-We will be making our maps tomorrow so if you have not yet brought in your supplies, especially the posterboard and/or dough mixture, you need to bring it in tomorrow.

Remember that tomorrow is an Early Release so make sure you know how you are getting home.

September 14th homework

Reading-Students received their new book logs today. They will be due next Monday, the 21st.

Math-Study for the Chapter 3 test tomorrow.

Social Studies-If you have not already brought in your mixture of 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup salt and either posterboard or newspaper, please do so by tomorrow or Wednesday at the latest. We will be making the maps Wednesday and cannot allow for any makeups at school due to time.

September 11th homework

Reading-Book log is due Monday!

Math-WS 3.6

Social Studies-Please bring in your mixture of 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup salt. Also, if your last name starts with A-N, bring in a piece of white posterboard. If your last name is from O-Z, bring in newspapers to cover the tables. Thanks!

Have a great weekend!

September 10th homework

Math-WS 3.4 odd #'s from 1-21, no Mixed Review

Social Studies-Study for your geography quiz tomorrow-It will be open book, but you should look through the maps at the beginning of your book and make sure you understand latitude, longitude, how to use a compass rose, and how to find different things such as continents, oceans, rivers, etc.

Don't forget to wear red, white, and blue for the Hero's Assembly tomorrow!

September 9th homework

Math-WS 3.2, circled #'s only

Social Studies-Watch the weather on the news tonight or go to weather.com and look at the different weather maps. In your notebook, write two observations. For example, maybe you notice that there is a cold front coming from the west coast.

September 8th-homework

There were a lot of notes that went home today so please make sure to check your child's backpack/give to your parents!

Reading-Start working on your book log for next Monday. There were quite a few students who did not hand one in today and that will impact their reading grade. Make sure to complete it correctly with the title, minutes read, and a short summary.

Math-Chapter 2 tests were returned today. Please sign/correct if necessary. Tonight's HW is WS 3.1, odd #'s and all of the Mixed Review. We are working on mental math so please don't solve these using the traditional algorithms. Try different strategies in your head!

September 3, homework

Spelling-Groups 3 & 4 have a test tomorrow. Groups 1 & 2 contract is due tomorrow.

Math-Study for chapter 2 test. Remember, you can go to eharcourcourtschool.com to practice.
Username is tfourth and password is pass.

Science- You will have an open notes quiz tomorrow.

Social Studies-Road Map WS

September 2, Homework

Reading-If you did not finish your reading letter during class, please complete it tonight.

Spelling-Groups 1 and 2 have a test tomorrow! Make sure to study!

Math-Complete the other side of the WS from last night on rounding. Chapter 2 test will be Friday and we will be reviewing in class tomorrow.

Please bring in old newspapers or magazines for a buddy activity we will be doing on Friday morning.

September 1 Homework

Happy September!

Reading-Continue to read for you book log. Complete the WS that goes along with the story Animal 911 in the Storyworks. Remember to use PQPA and write the page number where you found the answer.

Writing-Continue to work on your spellin contract and study for your test.

Math-WS 2.4-only the front side we started in class

Social Studies-If you have not completed the direction WS, it is due tomorrow

August 28th homework

Reading-Book log is due Monday! Make sure you have read for at least 100 minutes, and written down the title and a brief summary on your log. Have a parent sign it as well.

Math-Correct any mistakes on your Chapter 1 test. I will award 1 point for each corrected answer. Also, complete the numbers we circled on WS 2.1.

Have a great weekend and enjoy the beautiful weather that should be headed our way! See you Monday!

August 27th Homework

Reading-Keep working on that book log!

Social Studies-Finish the latitude/longitude worksheet, but only the world side.

Remember, book orders are due tomorrow, either online, or via a check sent to school tomorrow.

I look forward to seeing everyone at Curriculum Night tonight at 6. If you can't make it, I will send the packet home with your child tomorrow. Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.

August 26th Homework

Great work today for those who presented their Me Boxes! The rest will go tomorrow.

Reading-Make sure you are reading and recording what you read on your pink book log. Hand it in Monday.

Math-Chapter 1 Test is tomorrow. Use pages 14-15 in the book to study, the practice test we did today, and any worksheets you got back.

Social Studies-Latitude/Longitude WS, both sides, due tomorrow

Have a great night!

August 25th homework

Happy Birthday Alex!

Reading-Continue to read and record your books on your book log. Hand it in Monday.

Math-WS 1.5, only the side with the video graph. Chapter 1 test will be Thursday.

Social Studies-If you haven't completed the hemispheres WS, it is due tomorrow.

Writing-Me Boxes are due tomorrow-Be ready to share!

Strings Starts Monday!

Don't forget to bring your instrument if you are in strings. You will have your first lesson on Monday!

August 21st Homework

Math-WS 1.2

Correct WS 1.1 if you had a red stamp at the top

Writing-This weekend might be a good time to start your Me Box if you haven't already.

Have a great weekend and I'll see you Monday!

Me Box

Today, the students were assigned a project that is due next Wednesday, the 26th. They are to choose 5 objects that describe themselves and put them into a box or bag that they decorate. Along with that, they need to write a paragraph that explains why they chose each of the items to represent themselves. We will share these in class on Wednesday. I'm really looking forward to learning more about each of them!

August 19th Homework

Science-Decorate your Science notebook with any Science related images. Due tomorrow

Don't forget to read over the packet of classroom information with your parents and return the bottom part signed if you haven't already done so.

If you are going to participate in Strings, you need to bring your instrument tomorrow.

Have a great night!

First Day/Homework

What a great day! We really had a great start to 4th grade! There is only one homework assignment for tonight and it is due tomorrow:

Math-Using the sheet provided complete the math interview.

Hope everyone has a great night and I'll see you tomorrow!

Welcome new 4th graders!

Thanks for visiting! This blog will become very important to you in 4th grade so it's important to get familiar with it. Please practice making a post and tell me what you are looking forward to in 4th grade or you may ask question about 4th grade. I'm excited to hear back from you!

Last Day Tomorrow!

We've made it through 4th grade! I am so proud of each of the kids and how far they have come this year. Thank you to all the parents who helped out this year both at at school and by working with your children at home. We couldn't do it without you! I hope everyone has a safe and fun summer and comes back rested and ready for 5th grade. Don't forget to read a lot this summer! Thanks for a great year!

St. Charles Field Trip

Here are a couple pictures from the field trip today. Our class was split up into 3 different groups so I couldn't get pictures of everyone, but here's a few!

Go to animoto.com to make your own video from your pictures; it's very simple and quick!

May 20th Homework

Math-WS 22.6

Social Studies-States and Capitals test tomorrow-Remember I will give you the state, you write the capital. You'll get a SS grade and a Spelling grade.

May 19th Homework

Writing-Publish your reflection. We will share these in class tomorrow.

Social Studies-Study your states and capitals! Test is Thursday!

May 18th homework

Happy Birthday Nick!

Reading-No more book logs, but keep reading every night and you will become great readers!

Writing- If you haven't finished your reflection rough draft, make sure you complete it tonight.

Social Studies-States and capitals test is this Thursday! Study hard! Each correct capital is worth 2 points for a total of 100 points for SS and each one spelled correctly is worth 1 point for a total of 50 points for a Spelling grade.

Watch us on the Channel 5 news!

Click here for the link on ksdk.com.

May 13th homework

Reading-Keep working on your book projects! All reading groups will meet tomorrow.

Writing-We will be practicing our memorized poems in class tomorrow. Published poetry analysis is also due.

Social Studies-Keep working on those states and capitals. Last day to take test is next Thursday, the 21st.

May 12th homework

Reading-Continue to work on your book project that is due this coming Monday. I will be giving time in class tomorrow to work on these so make sure you have any supplies you need.

Writing- Make sure you have a poem of at least six lines memorized for the readings on Friday. We will practice these on Thursday. The published poem analysis is due on Thursday.

Math- Study for your Chapter 20 test tomorrow.

Social Studies-Study your states and capitals. I anticipate a test late next week depending on how our schedule goes. I will let you know the date tomorrow.

Don't forget that Channel 5 will be coming tomorrow so be ready!

Newschannel 5

This coming Wednesday, the 13th Newschannel 5 will be coming to film our class doing the 5-1 Salute! They will come sometime during the day (whenever they can fit it in) and it should be on the 5:00 news that night. I believe it will also be on the website. Make sure to check it out!

Animaniac's States and Capitals Song

Click here to the see the Animaniac's States and Capitals Song

Practice your states and capitals!

Click on this link to practice your states and capitals. There are four different levels you can practice at, from tutorial to cartographer (map maker).
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm

May 5th homework

Reading-Make sure you are reading your book for your book project or working on your book project. Don't leave this till the last minute. This is your chance to use your creativity and apply the reading skills and strategies we have worked on this year.

Math-Worksheet 20.1, DynaMath due Friday

May 4th-homework

Reading-Continue to read your book for your book project. We will start presenting on May 18th and everyone must be ready by that day. I will hand back your project plans tomorrow. For book logs for the remainder of the year, please use a sheet of paper because I am out of printed book logs.

Writing-Study your spelling words. We are working on antonyms made using different prefixes this week and the words are a little challenging. Please make sure to study each night for the test on Friday.

Math- Don't forget that your DynaMath is due on Friday!

Social Studies-The chapter 9 test is next Monday, May 11th. Then we will begin states and capitals. You can find them in your planner and on page G13 in the textbook.

May 1-homework

Reading-Book Project Plan is due Monday-Please take your time with this because the more you have it planned it out, the easier it will be to complete.

Science-Study for your test on Monday!

Have a great weekend!

April 29th-homework

Writing-We will continue typing more of our poems tomorrow so please be revising and editing them tonight so that you are ready to type.

Math-Dyna Math magazine is due Friday, May 8th.

Tesselations

Recently, we studied tesselations and learned that they are created when a shape is repeated over and over again with no gaps or overlaps. We then created our own. Here are the steps we followed if you would like to give it a try:

1. Cut out a perfect square. (We used a 4x4 square, but any will work.)

2. Draw some kind of line (must be made up of only straight edges) from the top of the square to the bottom and from the left to the right.

3. Label each square that you have just drawn accordingly with NE, NW, SE, and SW.

4. Cut out along the lines so that you have 4 figures.

5. Lay the squares on a surface as they were before you cut them out.

6. Swap the NE with the SW and the NW with the SE.

7. Tape the figure together so that none of the edges overlap.

8. Place your figure on the corner of a piece of paper, trace around it, and repeat. Each figure should fit perfectly into the one next to it.

9. Finally, choose two colors for your design and you have created a beautiful tesselation!

April 28th-homework

Reading-Complete the character schedule worksheet if you have not already done so-it's due tomorrow.

Writing-Make sure you have 3 poems ready to publish for tomorrow morning.

Math-Leap students-Study for Chapter 15 test, Other students-Correct your math test for 2 points for each corrected question

We are going to the book fair tomorrow morning at 9:30. This is the ONLY time we are going as a class so please bring money tomorrow if you plan to buy something. All the books are buy one, get one free!

April 27th-homework

Reading-Character Schedule WS on your reading group book-due Wednesday

Writing-Poet evaluation sheet due tomorrow

Spelling-Study your words for the test Friday

Math-Study for the Chapter 15 test tomorrow

Science-Finish study guide-Test next Monday

Spelling this week

For Spelling this week we are focusing on words that end with a long /i/ or long /e/ sound. We have talked about how the long /i/ sound can be spelled with ie, y, and igh. The long /e/ sound can be spelled with y, ie, i, and ee. Some words from our list are shy, satisfy, autobiography, and responsibility. Our bonus words from the content areas are municipal, federal, citizen, government, and tesselation.

Friday, April 24th-homework

Reading-Book choice for book project is due Monday! Make sure you choose a book at your level.

Math-WS 15.6, Don't forget the Chapter 15 test is this Tuesday!

Social Studies-If you forgot your hanger today, make sure to bring it on Monday or you won't be able to complete the project with us.

Have a great weekend and enjoy the weather!

Poetry Reading

During Writer's Workshop today, we made some invitations for our Poetry Readings on Friday, May 15th at 1:30. Each child can invite up to two guests to come to room 217 on this day. You will hear the students recite some original poems they have memorized and will see a video presentation of one of each child's poems. Following the readings, we will head down to the cafeteria to enjoy some lemonade and cookies. We hope you can join us!

April 23rd-homework

Spelling-Study for your test tomorrow and finish writing your 20 sentences. This should be one sentence for each word.

Math-WS 15.4

Science-Use ikeepbookmarks.com to finish your notes on soil

Social Studies-Please bring in a hanger if you have not already done so.

Make sure you play outside tonight too! It feels like summer!

Earth Day Paragraphs

Everyone had great ideas on how they could help the Earth. Hopefully we can practice those ideas all year long! Here are three of our paragraphs on ways to help the Earth.

Kayla

Earth Day is a national holiday that everybody should participate in. I love being "green". I think being green means to do what you think helping clean the Earth is. For example, every day I walk to and from my school. That way, the gas from our car doesn't pollute the air. Do you realize that 261 days, or the entire school year, I walk? That's just my way of being "green". Maybe you can ask your mom or dad about how you can participate in my favorite holiday, Earth Day!

Jessie

A thirsty world is what our world is. Over half of all water wasted is used in the bathroom. When you wake up in the US you don't have to ask "Is there water?" Save water by brushing your teeth with no water running. Help the Earth!

Michael B.

To save energy for Earth Day I will turn off the water while I brush my teeth because that is one of the biggest threats to the world. It's one of the biggest threats because noone does it. Also, because it wastes gallons of water. And maybe because if everyone did, our Earth would probably be saved. That is why I'll turn off the water while I brush my teeth.

April 21-homework

Reading-3 Wishes WS is due tomorrow-Make sure you use characters from your group book.

Writing-Continue to think like a poet and come up with some poems! Study your spelling words for the test on Friday.

Math-Worksheet 15.2, Chapter 15 test is next Tuesday, April 28th.

Social Studies-When thinking about Earth Day for tomorrow, write at least one paragraph about how you can help the Earth. This should be a well written paragraph with complete sentences, and correct grammar and punctuation.

Poetry

Here are some of our amazing poems that are in the works as we explore different types of poetry this month. We are getting used to "thinking like poets" at school and at home!

MAP Testing

Yay! We have finally finished MAP testing! I am SO proud of all the kids for their hard work on this test and know that they each tried their best. We are now getting back to our regular schedule, but I have some exciting projects planned so that our minds don't wander too soon into summer vacation! Be on the lookout for a handout that explains a fun book project and for information on our upcoming Poetry Reading.

How would you like to use this blog?

Leave a comment and let me know what you would like to use our classroom blog for. Would you like homework posted here? Would you like to see pictures from class activities? How about links to educational sites? Give me some ideas!