Happy Friday parents! Hopefully this cool weather passes through and you all have a sunny,warm weekend. Please take a look at what is happening this upcoming week in fourth grade:
Math: Unit 7 will be coming to an end this week, which means that your child will have their Unit 7 test next Friday. A study guide will be sent home on Thursday. I also might be trying an online classroom study time from 7:00-8:00. If you have technology that is able access WizIQ, and online learning management system, your child can login and ask me questions pertaining to their study guide. I am not 100% sure if I am trying this or not, but if I am, I will make the students aware.
Science: This week, the students will be focusing on the food and fiber system and the different products that are made here in Pennsylvania.
Reading/Writing: The students have chosen another topic related to the Revolutionary War. They are learning to cite evidence in their research papers. They are also writing effective introductions and conclusions for their papers. As they read nonfiction texts on their topic they are using strategies to gather the most important information. Next week we will be searching for deeper conclusions and themes in nonfiction text.
Social Studies: We are learning about the causes and the outcome of the Civil War. The students will use a study guide and their Social Studies textbooks to take a quiz.
Word Work: Tic Tac Toe homework is due Monday, March 27th.
Upcoming Dates:
End of the 3rd Marking Period: March 27th
2 Hour Delay for Students: March 28th
4th Grade Field Trip to the High School: March 29th
Book Fair: March 30th
Language Arts PSSA: April 3rd-7th
Crazy Socks and Hat Day: April 12th
Grandparent's Day: April 12th
Easter Break: April 14th-16th
Math PSSA: April 24th-28th
Friday, March 24, 2017
Friday, March 10, 2017
A Lucky Week in March (03/13-03/17)
Happy Friday parents! Please take a look at was is happening in fourth grade this upcoming week!
Math: The students continue to work through unit 7 on Multiplying fractions by whole numbers. We have also started our Math Madness Tournament this week with completing our addition bracket. Our class winner for addition was Tyler Good! We will complete our subtraction bracket next Friday. Each winner for each operation will compete against the top third, fourth, fifth, and sixth graders towards the end of April!
Science: Our students completed an oil spill simulation today where they were to try and clean oil out of water with limited amount of supplies. We have been focusing on how human and natural influences can change an ecosystem. Next week, we will move into learning about natural resources.
Reading/Writing: The students are preparing for debates! We are learning how to research and find evidence to support our position on a topic. We've had a few students volunteer to debate: Patriot vs Loyalist. It was a lot of fun to watch them take a stand on the Revolutionary War! The students are finishing up their Informational Books on the Revolutionary War. Next week they will share them in small groups. We are moving on to our next research project. The students will get to choose a new topic.
Social Studies: Since February was Black History month we learned about a lot of famous African Americans who impacted our country. March is Women's History month so we will be discussing the historical journey of women's rights. We are also heading to the next stage on our American timeline and learning about the effects and importance of the Civil War.
Word Work: Tic Tac Toe Homework is Tuesday March 14th! Please encourage your child to complete the 3 activities with their word sorts and turn them in on every Day 6. This homework can be done at any time over the course of our 6 day cycle and should only be taking them 15-20 minutes total. Our classroom rule is if homework is not completed and handed in on Day 6, the student loses a classroom dollar and must finish the homework during a portion of their recess (students are not losing the entire recess time). If 3 homework assignments are missed in a row, the student will receive a write up. Thanks for your help in teaching your child responsibility!
Upcoming Dates:
End of the 3rd Marking Period: March 27th
2 Hour Delay for Students: March 28th
Language Arts PSSA: April 3rd-7th
Grandparent's Day: April 12th
Easter Break: April 14th-17th
Math PSSA: April 24th-28th
Math: The students continue to work through unit 7 on Multiplying fractions by whole numbers. We have also started our Math Madness Tournament this week with completing our addition bracket. Our class winner for addition was Tyler Good! We will complete our subtraction bracket next Friday. Each winner for each operation will compete against the top third, fourth, fifth, and sixth graders towards the end of April!
Science: Our students completed an oil spill simulation today where they were to try and clean oil out of water with limited amount of supplies. We have been focusing on how human and natural influences can change an ecosystem. Next week, we will move into learning about natural resources.
Reading/Writing: The students are preparing for debates! We are learning how to research and find evidence to support our position on a topic. We've had a few students volunteer to debate: Patriot vs Loyalist. It was a lot of fun to watch them take a stand on the Revolutionary War! The students are finishing up their Informational Books on the Revolutionary War. Next week they will share them in small groups. We are moving on to our next research project. The students will get to choose a new topic.
Social Studies: Since February was Black History month we learned about a lot of famous African Americans who impacted our country. March is Women's History month so we will be discussing the historical journey of women's rights. We are also heading to the next stage on our American timeline and learning about the effects and importance of the Civil War.
Word Work: Tic Tac Toe Homework is Tuesday March 14th! Please encourage your child to complete the 3 activities with their word sorts and turn them in on every Day 6. This homework can be done at any time over the course of our 6 day cycle and should only be taking them 15-20 minutes total. Our classroom rule is if homework is not completed and handed in on Day 6, the student loses a classroom dollar and must finish the homework during a portion of their recess (students are not losing the entire recess time). If 3 homework assignments are missed in a row, the student will receive a write up. Thanks for your help in teaching your child responsibility!
Upcoming Dates:
End of the 3rd Marking Period: March 27th
2 Hour Delay for Students: March 28th
Language Arts PSSA: April 3rd-7th
Grandparent's Day: April 12th
Easter Break: April 14th-17th
Math PSSA: April 24th-28th
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Second Full Week of March (03/06-03/10)
Happy Friday parents! Hope you are all looking forward to the snow we are suppose to be receiving today and the lovely weekend you have ahead of you. Please take a look at what is happening next week in fourth grade.
Math: We will beginning Unit 7 which focuses on multiplication of a fraction and whole number along with measurement. Your child will be given their new homework packet on Monday, so please look out for this coming home. They can not lose this packet or they will lose their homework. Also, we will be hosting a Math Madness tournament throughout the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth grade. Students will be tested on their fact fluency accuracy and speed and will be moved on through the tournament based on how they do. Encourage your child to practice these facts at home!
Science: The students will work through our Ecosystem and Environment Unit. They will be completing a group project on building a habitat for an animals which will be work 100 points! We will then progress into learning how humans can impact our environment in negative and positive ways.
Reading/Writing/Social Studies: We will continue to work on our informational books on The Revolutionary War. The students are typing their 4 chapters, as well as their resources on Google Docs. We can't wait to share what we have learned with everyone! We will practice recognizing point of view, tone, and perspective when reading nonfiction text. Soon we will begin researching to prepare for debates!
Word Work: Tic Tac Toe Homework is due Monday, March 6th.
Upcoming Dates:
End of the 3rd Marking Period: March 27th
2 Hour Delay for Students: March 28th
Language Arts PSSA: April 3rd-7th
Grandparent's Day: April 12th
Easter Break: April 14th-17th
Math PSSA: April 24th-28th
Math: We will beginning Unit 7 which focuses on multiplication of a fraction and whole number along with measurement. Your child will be given their new homework packet on Monday, so please look out for this coming home. They can not lose this packet or they will lose their homework. Also, we will be hosting a Math Madness tournament throughout the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth grade. Students will be tested on their fact fluency accuracy and speed and will be moved on through the tournament based on how they do. Encourage your child to practice these facts at home!
Science: The students will work through our Ecosystem and Environment Unit. They will be completing a group project on building a habitat for an animals which will be work 100 points! We will then progress into learning how humans can impact our environment in negative and positive ways.
Reading/Writing/Social Studies: We will continue to work on our informational books on The Revolutionary War. The students are typing their 4 chapters, as well as their resources on Google Docs. We can't wait to share what we have learned with everyone! We will practice recognizing point of view, tone, and perspective when reading nonfiction text. Soon we will begin researching to prepare for debates!
Word Work: Tic Tac Toe Homework is due Monday, March 6th.
Upcoming Dates:
End of the 3rd Marking Period: March 27th
2 Hour Delay for Students: March 28th
Language Arts PSSA: April 3rd-7th
Grandparent's Day: April 12th
Easter Break: April 14th-17th
Math PSSA: April 24th-28th
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