Reminders:
We have a big week this week! The ISTEP will be given Tuesday-Thursday. Please make sure your child gets enough sleep, eats a healthy breakfast, brings a healthy snack to school, and brings in two pieces of gum(mint is best) each day.
Language Arts:
We will not have a story this week or a weekly homework packet. We will resume next week.
***Reading calendars are due for the very last time tomorrow.
Until tomorrow...
Monday, February 28, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
2/24/11
Language Arts:
Today in Language Arts we reread our story for the week , reviewed RIT vocabulary, switched for Vocabulary Vine, met with our reading buddies, and continued working with adjectives.
Homework:
***We will have our usual Friday assessments. Please make sure to practice your spelling words in cursive.
***Reading calendars are due tomorrow and on Tuesday. (Tuesday will be our final minute count. We need everyone to really step-it-up this weekend and read! We need to reach our school wide goal of 1,000,000 minutes!
***All instruments are due tomorrow- This was the family project that was assigned over a month ago.
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Math:
Today in math we spent the majority of our time in the computer lab working on Odyssey. (I would like to remind parents that if at all possible, students should be working on this program at home. It is an excellent way to help practice both math and language arts skills.) We also reviewed computation, completed a minute, and worked on graphing the outline of the United states by using coordinates.
Homework:
***Journal p. 298
***Unit 8 tests are graded and will be passed back to the students tomorrow. Please be looking for them in their folders. They need to signed by a parent and returned to school on Monday.
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Social Studies:(Doms)
Today our class took the chapter 9 test.
Reminders:
*** My homeroom has their test tomorrow over chapter 9. Please review the study guide.
***We will be ISTEP testing next Tuesday-Thursday. Please make sure that your child eats a healthy breakfast rich in protein and gets plenty of sleep. They are encouraged to bring "mint" gum to chew during the ISTEP.
Until tomorrow...
Today in Language Arts we reread our story for the week , reviewed RIT vocabulary, switched for Vocabulary Vine, met with our reading buddies, and continued working with adjectives.
Homework:
***We will have our usual Friday assessments. Please make sure to practice your spelling words in cursive.
***Reading calendars are due tomorrow and on Tuesday. (Tuesday will be our final minute count. We need everyone to really step-it-up this weekend and read! We need to reach our school wide goal of 1,000,000 minutes!
***All instruments are due tomorrow- This was the family project that was assigned over a month ago.
***********************************************************************************
Math:
Today in math we spent the majority of our time in the computer lab working on Odyssey. (I would like to remind parents that if at all possible, students should be working on this program at home. It is an excellent way to help practice both math and language arts skills.) We also reviewed computation, completed a minute, and worked on graphing the outline of the United states by using coordinates.
Homework:
***Journal p. 298
***Unit 8 tests are graded and will be passed back to the students tomorrow. Please be looking for them in their folders. They need to signed by a parent and returned to school on Monday.
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Social Studies:(Doms)
Today our class took the chapter 9 test.
Reminders:
*** My homeroom has their test tomorrow over chapter 9. Please review the study guide.
***We will be ISTEP testing next Tuesday-Thursday. Please make sure that your child eats a healthy breakfast rich in protein and gets plenty of sleep. They are encouraged to bring "mint" gum to chew during the ISTEP.
Until tomorrow...
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
2/22/11
It was nice to have a three day weekend!
Language Arts:
Today in Language Arts we took our spelling pretest, reviewed our new vocabulary, reviewed our RIT vocabulary, switched for Vocabulary Vine, and worked on identifying adjectives in sentences.
Homework:
***Reading calendars are due on Friday and then again on Tuesday, March 1 for the final minute count. I would love to see the students taking advantage of the no weekly homework from my language arts class and reading a lot!
***Family project(instruments) are due on 2/25
***Read the story for the week with a parent and discuss the vocabulary
***ISTEP starts next week!
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Math:
Today we took our Unit 8 test over fractions and ratios. We will jump into Unit 9 tomorrow.
Homework:
***None
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Social Studies:(Doms)
Today in class we completed discussing the agricultural changes in the Midwest from the 1800s - today. We read and discussed the chapter and completed pages in our Interactive Student Notebook. Study guides were passed out today. Our test will be this Thursday.
Homework:
***Look up the answers to the study guide and start studying.
Until tomorrow...
Language Arts:
Today in Language Arts we took our spelling pretest, reviewed our new vocabulary, reviewed our RIT vocabulary, switched for Vocabulary Vine, and worked on identifying adjectives in sentences.
Homework:
***Reading calendars are due on Friday and then again on Tuesday, March 1 for the final minute count. I would love to see the students taking advantage of the no weekly homework from my language arts class and reading a lot!
***Family project(instruments) are due on 2/25
***Read the story for the week with a parent and discuss the vocabulary
***ISTEP starts next week!
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Math:
Today we took our Unit 8 test over fractions and ratios. We will jump into Unit 9 tomorrow.
Homework:
***None
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Social Studies:(Doms)
Today in class we completed discussing the agricultural changes in the Midwest from the 1800s - today. We read and discussed the chapter and completed pages in our Interactive Student Notebook. Study guides were passed out today. Our test will be this Thursday.
Homework:
***Look up the answers to the study guide and start studying.
Until tomorrow...
Thursday, February 17, 2011
2/17/11
I am sorry for not blogging yesterday. I was having computer issues at home...
Language Arts:
Homework:
***Reading calendars are due tomorrow
***Practice writing your spelling words in cursive for the test tomorrow
***Family project-due Feb. 25
Math:
Homework:
***Finish the practice test
We will go over the test tomorrow and our test will be on Tuesday of next week
Social Studies:
Homework:
***None
Until tomorrow...
Language Arts:
Homework:
***Reading calendars are due tomorrow
***Practice writing your spelling words in cursive for the test tomorrow
***Family project-due Feb. 25
Math:
Homework:
***Finish the practice test
We will go over the test tomorrow and our test will be on Tuesday of next week
Social Studies:
Homework:
***None
Until tomorrow...
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
2/15/11
Language Arts:
Today we reviewed RIT vocabulary, listened to our read a loud, worked on possessive pronouns and contractions, completed a spelling sheet that worked with definitions, switched for Vocabulary Vine, reviewed reference materials(Encyclopedias, atlas, dictionaries, thesaurus,newspapers), and squeezed in twenty minutes to read independently. What a busy morning!
Homework:
***Reading calendars are due on Friday!
***Please see to it that your child is reading extra during the month of February. Extra reading does take the place of our weekly homework packet.
***We will have our assessments on Friday as usual. It is a good idea to reread the story at home, review the vocabulary, and practice writing the spelling words in correct letter formation. ************************************************************************************
Math:
Today we worked on our minute, worked on computation on white boards, learned two new math vocabulary words, and then jumped into our lesson of the day. Today we worked on the fractional units of the whole. If all goes well, we will be having our Unit 8 test on either Friday or on Tuesday of next week.
Homework:
***Pages 282-283
***Get the fraction quiz signed that was passed back today.
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Social Studies:(Suddarth)
Today we read and discussed farm life and tools used in the Midwest during the 1800s, 1900's, and today.
Until tomorrow...
Today we reviewed RIT vocabulary, listened to our read a loud, worked on possessive pronouns and contractions, completed a spelling sheet that worked with definitions, switched for Vocabulary Vine, reviewed reference materials(Encyclopedias, atlas, dictionaries, thesaurus,newspapers), and squeezed in twenty minutes to read independently. What a busy morning!
Homework:
***Reading calendars are due on Friday!
***Please see to it that your child is reading extra during the month of February. Extra reading does take the place of our weekly homework packet.
***We will have our assessments on Friday as usual. It is a good idea to reread the story at home, review the vocabulary, and practice writing the spelling words in correct letter formation. ************************************************************************************
Math:
Today we worked on our minute, worked on computation on white boards, learned two new math vocabulary words, and then jumped into our lesson of the day. Today we worked on the fractional units of the whole. If all goes well, we will be having our Unit 8 test on either Friday or on Tuesday of next week.
Homework:
***Pages 282-283
***Get the fraction quiz signed that was passed back today.
***********************************************************************************
Social Studies:(Suddarth)
Today we read and discussed farm life and tools used in the Midwest during the 1800s, 1900's, and today.
Until tomorrow...
Monday, February 14, 2011
2/14/11
Happy Valentine's Day!
Language Arts:
Today was a busy morning with trying to fit in a new story, new vocabulary, a new grammar skill, listening to our read a loud, and having double specials. Today we listened to our last story for this Unit. It is loaded with facts, so please make sure that you read it together with your child this week before the assessment on Friday.
Please practice not only spelling the spelling words for the week, but writing them in cursive as well. All tests will be graded in cursive from now on.
Homework:
***Reading calendars are due on Friday
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Math:
Today in math we worked on computation with an assortment of review skills, worked on problem solving, and worked with finding a percent of a number.
Homework:
***Journal pages 278-279
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Social Studies:(Doms)
Today we discussed farming the way it was in the 1800's compared to the way it is today. We will continue with discussion on Thursday.
Until tomorrow...
Language Arts:
Today was a busy morning with trying to fit in a new story, new vocabulary, a new grammar skill, listening to our read a loud, and having double specials. Today we listened to our last story for this Unit. It is loaded with facts, so please make sure that you read it together with your child this week before the assessment on Friday.
Please practice not only spelling the spelling words for the week, but writing them in cursive as well. All tests will be graded in cursive from now on.
Homework:
***Reading calendars are due on Friday
************************************************************************************
Math:
Today in math we worked on computation with an assortment of review skills, worked on problem solving, and worked with finding a percent of a number.
Homework:
***Journal pages 278-279
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Social Studies:(Doms)
Today we discussed farming the way it was in the 1800's compared to the way it is today. We will continue with discussion on Thursday.
Until tomorrow...
Sunday, February 13, 2011
2/13/11
Friday was a busy day!
With Valentine's Day being on Monday, parents may be wondering what we do in the fourth grade. We will not be having any kind of celebration or party. If you child is planning on bringing in Valentines , they should try to bring one for everyone in their class . The Valentines will be placed in mailboxes in the morning.
With Valentine's Day being on Monday, parents may be wondering what we do in the fourth grade. We will not be having any kind of celebration or party. If you child is planning on bringing in Valentines , they should try to bring one for everyone in their class . The Valentines will be placed in mailboxes in the morning.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
2/10/11
Tomorrow is the last day for gum grams!
Language Arts:
Today was a mixed up day. Since we had a two hour delay this morning, we implemented an alternate schedule. We had Language Arts until recess and math all afternoon until the end of the day.
In Language Arts we finished a chapter in our read a loud, reviewed our RIT vocabulary, switched for Vocabulary Vine, worked on sorting our spelling words, and completed a worksheet that dealt with the rhyme schemes of poetry.
Homework:
***Reading calendars are due tomorrow
***If you bring in your reading calendar, you will be able to participate in our camp under. Remember to bring in your pillows and blankets for this fun reading event!
***Science Expo projects need to be taken home
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Math:
Today we completed a minute, worked on computation, graded our homework, went over our fraction quiz which was passed back today, and spent a great deal of time on problem solving. The students were also given a good chunk of time to work on their homework.
Homework:
***Get fraction quiz signed
***Journal pages 272-275
***We will be having another fraction quiz tomorrow. You will be asked to add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions. All fractions should be reduced to lowest terms. You will also be asked to solve "fraction of a whole" problems.
Until tomorrow...
Language Arts:
Today was a mixed up day. Since we had a two hour delay this morning, we implemented an alternate schedule. We had Language Arts until recess and math all afternoon until the end of the day.
In Language Arts we finished a chapter in our read a loud, reviewed our RIT vocabulary, switched for Vocabulary Vine, worked on sorting our spelling words, and completed a worksheet that dealt with the rhyme schemes of poetry.
Homework:
***Reading calendars are due tomorrow
***If you bring in your reading calendar, you will be able to participate in our camp under. Remember to bring in your pillows and blankets for this fun reading event!
***Science Expo projects need to be taken home
***********************************************************************************
Math:
Today we completed a minute, worked on computation, graded our homework, went over our fraction quiz which was passed back today, and spent a great deal of time on problem solving. The students were also given a good chunk of time to work on their homework.
Homework:
***Get fraction quiz signed
***Journal pages 272-275
***We will be having another fraction quiz tomorrow. You will be asked to add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions. All fractions should be reduced to lowest terms. You will also be asked to solve "fraction of a whole" problems.
Until tomorrow...
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
2/9/11
***Reading calendars due Friday
***Family homework due Feb. 25
***Read the story for the week before our assessments on Friday
***Please make arrangements to pick up Science Expo projects by Friday
Math:
***Journal pages 268-271
Social Studies:
***No homework
Until tomorrow...
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
2/8/11
Language Arts:
Today was a busy day! We reviewed possessive pronouns, listened to our read a loud, worked on a practice timed writing assessment, and switched for Vocabulary Vine where the students had a chance to read independently.
Homework:
***Don't forget about the Family Homework Project(Percussion instrument) which is due on Feb. 25.
***All Science Expo projects need to be picked up by Friday. Please make arrangements.
***Reading calendars are due every Friday during the month of February. Every student should be reading above and beyond the 4th grade requirement of 20 minutes each night. Please read over the weekend as well. If a student is not reading above and beyond their minutes or is not turning in their calendars, they will get a homework packet to work on. This additional reading takes the place of our weekly homework packet during the month.
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Math:
Today we worked on shading a rectangle to multiply a fraction of a fraction.
Homework:
***Pages 264-266
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Social Studies:(Suddarth)
Today chapter 8 tests were passed back to the students. We also took a few minutes to vote on the best mall creation that best met the needs of a diverse population. Next, we jumped into chapter 9. This chapter deals with the agricultural changes in the Midwest. We completed our preview, discussed what we already know about farming, and reviewed the vocabulary for this particular chapter.
Homework:
***None
Reminders:
***Don't forget your money for gum grams!
Until tomorrow...
Today was a busy day! We reviewed possessive pronouns, listened to our read a loud, worked on a practice timed writing assessment, and switched for Vocabulary Vine where the students had a chance to read independently.
Homework:
***Don't forget about the Family Homework Project(Percussion instrument) which is due on Feb. 25.
***All Science Expo projects need to be picked up by Friday. Please make arrangements.
***Reading calendars are due every Friday during the month of February. Every student should be reading above and beyond the 4th grade requirement of 20 minutes each night. Please read over the weekend as well. If a student is not reading above and beyond their minutes or is not turning in their calendars, they will get a homework packet to work on. This additional reading takes the place of our weekly homework packet during the month.
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Math:
Today we worked on shading a rectangle to multiply a fraction of a fraction.
Homework:
***Pages 264-266
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Social Studies:(Suddarth)
Today chapter 8 tests were passed back to the students. We also took a few minutes to vote on the best mall creation that best met the needs of a diverse population. Next, we jumped into chapter 9. This chapter deals with the agricultural changes in the Midwest. We completed our preview, discussed what we already know about farming, and reviewed the vocabulary for this particular chapter.
Homework:
***None
Reminders:
***Don't forget your money for gum grams!
Until tomorrow...
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
2/2/11
I hope that everyone enjoyed the snow day today!
We just found out that our school is competing for the school of the day in the WSBT I love to Read Challenge tomorrow. You can start voting now. Please pass this along and vote!
We just found out that our school is competing for the school of the day in the WSBT I love to Read Challenge tomorrow. You can start voting now. Please pass this along and vote!
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