Week of 12/12

Reminders for the Week:

State Project- Tuesday

Holiday Shopping- Friday

Read 25 mins. each night

Vocab. Quiz #11- Friday

Timed Facts Quiz-Friday

Learning this Week:

Writing: We will continue writing about being trapped in a snowglobe. Students will practice using dialogue, along with words other than "said". We will practice organizing paragraphs, and complete a snowglobe craft to coordinate with our writing :) 

Math: We have just started Topic 5 (Divide by 1 Digit Numbers) and will be estimating quotients this week. We will also begin dividing by 1 digit numbers in a variety of ways.

ELA: We will practice using Google Classroom to copy and paste pictures (as well as write captions) for our Regions Investigation Poster. Students will be using their research and notes to begin their poster project. 

Science/S.S: We will be presenting our state posters and taking notes. Students are required to fill out a notes packet withe state capitals and one fun fact. It will be included in their overall grade.

Week of 12/5

Good morning! 

Reminders for the Week:

Read 25 mins each night

x12 Quiz- Fri.

School Store- Fri.

State Project- Dec. 13th 

Vocab. Quiz #9- Fri,

Learning this Week:

Writing: This week we will wrap up our opinion writing pieces. Upon finishing, we will be analyzing and writing our own poems. We will be learning about similies, metaphors, and other figurative language. 

Math: Students will finish their Topic 4 Test. We will spend a few days reviewing content learned so far this year and take our benchmark assessment, which includes skills from Topic 1-4. 

ELA: We will continue to practice taking notes using our region packets and books. We will be looking at the structure of an investigation and creating a model example. 

Science: We will continue learning about plate tectonics and how they cause natural disasters. 

Week of 11/28

Good morning! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving break!

Reminders for the Week:

Vocab. Quiz #8- Friday

x11 Quiz- Friday

State Poster- Dec. 13th 

Pool- Monday & Thursday

Holiday Extravaganza- Friday 6-8:30

Learning this Week: 

Writing: We will be working on our opinion writing piece. Students will be learning how to include research in their writing as well as develop organized, clear paragraphs. We will practice using transitional words too.

Math: We will be finishing up Topic 4 (multiplying two-digit numbers by two-digit numbers) and take out Topic test on Friday. 

ELA: We will continue to research our assigned regions. Students will take notes using multiple sources, including internet, books, and articles. We will also begin using map skills.

Science/S.S: We will be learning about Pangaea and the formation of the continents. 

Week of 11/21

Good morning!

Reminders for the Week:
Half Day- Wednesday (1:00 Dismissal)
Read 25 mins. each night
Extravaganza Tickets/Donations- Wednesday
State Project- see assigned date*

Learning this Week:
Writing: We will be completing persuasive writing about our turkey projects. Students will convince the reader that they are NOT a turkey and that the reader should eat something else. We will practice organized paragraphs and fluent sentences.
Math: We will continue with Topic 4, multiplying two-digit by two-digit numbers. We will practice with all methods including, area model, distributive property, partial products, and standard form.
ELA: We will continue to highlight and take notes on important information. All students have been assigned a specific region to study and take notes on. We will complete a First Thanksgiving reader's theater this week too.
Science/S.S: We will discuss the scientific method and complete a science lab. We will finish layers of the Earth and start weathering and erosion after Thanksgiving. 

Week of 11/14

Happy Monday! I hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend in remembrance of our military! 

Reminders for the Week:
Read 25 mins. Each night & record in agenda
x10 Quiz- Friday
Mystery Research #8- Friday
Vocab. Quiz #7- Friday
Book Order- Tuesday
Swimming- Wednesday (11/16) & Monday (11/ 21)
Parent-Teacher Conferences- Wed./Thurs. 
*Work on  designing your Turkey! 


Learning this Week: 
Writing: We will brainstorm and organize ideas for our opinion writing piece. We will craft strong leads and use the tablets to conduct research that we include in our piece. 
Math: We will start Topic 4, which is multiplying two-digit by two-digit numbers. We will estimate, discuss "reasonableness" and continue to use all multiplication methods. 
ELA: We will learn how to take notes by highlighting and reading about the Northeast region. We will disucss important vs. interesting. Students will be assigned a specific region and I will model an "investigation."
Science/S.S: We will complete a science lab pertaining to landforms, weathering, and erosion. Students will all work on map activities. 

Week of 11/7

Reminders this Week:
No School Professional Development- TUESDAY
No School Veteran's Day- FRIDAY
Read 25 mins. each night
**There will be NO vocabulary quiz or Mystery Research due this week**

Learning this Week:
Math: We will work on solving multiple step word problems as well as practice drawing bar diagrams to solve multiplication problems. We will review on Monday and Wednesday. We will test on Topic 3 for Thursday.
Writing: We will learn the difference between fact and opinion, as well as learn what an informed opinion is. Students will begin organizing ideas for opinion writing piece.
ELA: We will learn about what an investigation is. I will model using our school and students will be assigned a state project to complete an investigation at home. We will start taking notes within our assigned region.
S.S/Science: We will begin learning about the layers of the Earth as well as move into the difference between erosion, deposition, and weathering.

Week of 10/31

I hope everyone had a safe & happy Halloween!

Reminders for the Week:

Read 25 mins. each night

Mystery Research #10- Fri.

Vocab. Quiz #6- Fri.

x8 Quiz-Fri.

Learning this Week:

Writing: We will be completing our first opinion response using evidence from a Scholastic News article. We will learn about the structure of opinion writing and brainstorm ideas for our opinion writing piece. 

Math: We will be finishing up all lessons in Topic 3 by Friday. The rest of this topic will include multiplying a one-digit number by a four digit number. It will also include solving word problems and using a bar diagram to represent the equation.

ELA: We will be starting Unit 2, the U.S Regions. We will review the essential questions, such as "How does where you live influence how you live?" and "What causes people to live where they do?" Students will be coloring a map of the regions along with a key. We will be learning how to take notes and how to research. 

S.S/Science: Most of our S.S is embedded through our ELA. We will wrap up landforms and bodies of water while learning about the regions. 

Week of 10/24

Reminders for the Week:
FIELD TRIP WEDNESDAY- It will be chilly, so dress warm!
x7 Quiz- Fri.
Mystery Research- Fri.
Read 25 mins. each night & record in agenda
*Please return conference forms ASAP
*Please return Fun Run payments
*Please sign/return Topic 2 Math Test Slips

Learning this week:
Writing: We will write a short, open response writing piece using an informational article. Students will be expected to use evidence from the article to support their opinion. We will finish designing graphic novels and all unfinished personal narrative writing will be sent home for homework.
Math: We will continue with Topic 3 Multiplying 1 digit numbers. Students will be taught multiple methods to solve multiplication problems. We will officially integrate Envision technology in the classroom. Students can practice this at home.
ELA: We will wrap up our first unit on Theme and Character traits. Students will be partially assessed on their first reading letter. We will go over the criteria and rubric for submitting a reading letter.
Science/S.S: We will continue researching and discussing landforms. We will be discussing bodies of water as well.

Week of 10/17

Reminders for the Week:
Read 25 mins. each night
Landform Research- Friday 
Vocab. #4 Quiz- Friday
x6 Quiz- Friday 
Field Trip Forms/Money- ASAP
Book Orders- Tuesday
Topic 2 Math Test Slip- Monday

Learning this Week:
Writing: This week, we will be emphasizing the five elements of literature and write fictional stories that have an evident theme. Students will wrap up writing contest pieces as well as any final drafts too. We will focus on "showing, not telling" too. Students will be expected to edit any "telling" statements into "showing" statements.
Math: Students will receive Topic 2 Math test back. We will begin Topic 3, "Strategies and Properties to Multiply 1 Digit Numbers."  We will review all vocabulary for this topic as well as continue WAM's in our center rotations. In a WAM, students are expected to formulate an open response in math by using pictures, equations, and explanations. 
ELA: This week, we will wrap up character traits and theme. We will use mentor texts to find the theme and I will model how to write a  reading letter. 
Science/S.S.- We will learn about the different types of landforms as well as bodies of water. 

Week of 10/11

I hope everyone had a fabulous, long weekend!

Reminders for the Week: 
Read 25 mins. each night & record in agenda
x5 Quiz- Fri.
Vocab. Quiz.- Fri. *Please help your child study at home! 
Mystery Research #4- Fri. 
Please try and return check/money order along with permission slip by FRIDAY.
Book Orders- Due Tuesday, Oct. 18th 
**All parent chaperone requests are due by FRIDAY** 

Learning this Week:
Writing: We are further investigating elements of personal narratives by reading the mentor text, Fireflies. Students are continuing to work on final drafts and peer revise. Students that have completed final drafts are working on a scholastic writing contest and others will start to journal.
Math: We will wrap up Topic 2 this week and test on Friday. Students will be starting their new math center, WAM (writing about math) where they will be writing math explanations. 
ELA: This week we will focus on character motivation as well as how characters change over time. In addition, students will be introduced to "Reading Letters" and will be expected to start their first reading letter which includes their thinking and evidence from the text in letter format. 
Science/ Social Studies: We will begin our science topic of "landforms." Students will be able to identify the different types of landforms as well as describe what a landform is. 

Week of 10/3

Reminders for the Week:
x4 Multiplication Quiz- Fri.
Vocab. Quiz #2- Fri.
Mystery Research #5- Fri.

*1/2 Day Hat Day- $1.00 -FRIDAY
*Math Test Slip- Asap
*Register for FUN RUN- Asap
Picture Day- Wednesday
     *Please bring in all payments before/ on Wednesday!

Learning this Week:
Writing: We will learn how to revise and edit our work in pairs. Students will be expected to have a finished draft by Wednesday and peer edit by Thursday. Students will learn how to use a checklist to make sure they have all elements of a personal narrative in their writing. We should have final copies completed by Friday.
Math: We will continue with Topic 2- Students are learning how to add and subtract multi-digit numbers. We will practice using different math strategies to solve as well as discuss the criteria for writing a math response.
ELA: We will continue to use sticky notes in reading through our class read aloud, Out of My Mind. Students will practice using evidence from the story to defend their thinking about character traits and theme. Late in the week, we will be discussing character motivation and feelings.
S.S/Science: We will explore two inquiry-based science lessons and students will be expected to understand and use the scientific method.

Week of 9/26

Reminders for the Week:
Library- Tomorrow! 
Wear Gold on FRIDAY and donate $1.00 to support Childhood Cancer Awareness
x3 Quiz- Friday
Vocab. Quiz #1- Friday 
Mystery Research- Friday
*Please encourage and help your child study throughout the week! There will be no vocabulary homework, except to study and practice the words. The quiz will be based on spelling and using the words correctly in a sentence. 


Learning this Week: 
Writing: This week we will continue to draft and revise our personal narratives. We will work on crafting catchy leads, using temporal words, and practice peer revising and editing. We are starting vocabulary this week as well. We will complete different activities to help us use and remember the words.
Math: We will start Topic 2, (Fluently add and subtract multi-digit whole numbers) and begin math workshop. Students will receive their Topic 1 test back and will need to complete corrections at home. 
ELA: This week will continue reading, Out of My Mind, and focus on inferring character traits as well as begin learning about the theme of a book. We will be reading, A Bad Case of the Stripes and students will practice writing "reading thinking sticky notes" during independent reading time. 
S.S/Science: We will be wrapping up a discussion on American government and by the end of the week we will discuss "inquiry" and conduct an inquiry-based science experiment. 

Week of 9/19

Good Morning and happy Monday!

Reminders for the Week:
Spirit Stick Sale- Wed. 
Open House- Thurs.
Read 25 mins. EACH night- Please include Title, Author, and Pg.-Pg. 
*Remember it is your child's responsibility to record their reading! 

Mystery Research
Starting this week, students will receive their first "Mystery Research" assignment. Students are expected to use three clues to research and figure out what state is being described. Students will be given 1-4 on the assignment. If students identify the state, answer the questions, and include the source, they will receive a 4. 

Writing: This week, we will be drafting personal narratives. We will use organizers, look at mentor texts, and students will learn how to craft a strong lead as well as use temporal words in their writing.
S.S./Science: Students will be learning about the three branches of government and how the separation ensures that no branch of government will become too strong. We will discuss the roles of each branch of government and dive into our first Scholastic News. 
Math: Depending on student learning, we will wrap up Topic 1 and assess on Friday. To conclude this topic students will be focusing on using Math Practices when solving word problems. We will review rounding, place value, and comparing numbers. 
ELA: We will be wrapping up our learning about the different types of genres. We will be focusing on character traits and how they reflect who a person is on the "inside" through the use of mentor texts. 

Week of 9/12

Happy Monday!

I am very excited to begin our first FULL week of school. I hope everyone had a great weekend!

This week, I will begin checking agendas for reading logs. Please have your child record the Title, Author, and Pages read at the bottom of their agenda. 

*It's wonderful responsibility and practice for the student to record their reading each night, so please encourage students to fill out their own reading log :) Thank you! 

We will also be starting math homework this week. Just a reminder: if your child is having difficulty on a certain lesson, please write me a quick note and I will happily review the content with them the next day. 

Writing: We will continue to focus on writing quality quick writes by using complete sentences and restating the question. We will also be writing poems about ourselves. 

Science/S.S: We will read and discuss a few different pictures books about 9/11. 

Math; We will begin Topic 1, which is focused on place value. We will practice using the different sections of our notebook, including vocabulary. 

ELA: We will be discussing main idea and what it looks like to "reading closely" We will also begin explaining the different types of genres by using books in our classroom library.

Quick Update: 

Our schedule library time has been moved from Day 3 to Day 4. Students will receive a corrected schedule today! 

First Day Jitters!

Welcome 4th Grade families!

I am so excited to meet all of your smiling faces tomorrow. Come prepared for an amazing first week of learning and fun!

*Don't forget to get lots of rest and pack a peanut-free snack! 

See you in a few, short hours! 

Week of 5/31

Happy Tuesday! I hope everyone had a long, relaxing Memorial Day Weekend!

Reminders for the week:
Living Wax Museum- Friday 2-2:45
**Bring in costume and button**
Read 25 mins. each night
Math- each night
Word Wizard- Friday
Teach the Teacher Writing- due Thursday, June 7th

Learning this Week:
Math: We will be wrapping up conversions and measurement by Friday. We will continue to practice with both the customary and metric system.
Writing: We will be wrapping up our BFG writing and begin a persuasive piece of writing. Students will need to persuade their audience by using details and research.
S.S/Science- We will be wrapping up Mexico by presenting investigation posters and watching a movie about the Day of the Dead.
ELA: We will continue reading, Number the Stars, and looking at the book from multiple points of view.

Week of 5/23

Happy Monday!

Reminders for the week:
LAST PARCC (Math)- Wednesday
Read each night for book club
Word Wizard- Friday
Read 25 mins.


Learning this week:
Math: This week we will continue with Topic 14. Students will be measuring capacity, length and weight. In addition, they will be making conversions. In small group, we will be reviewing geometry.
Writing: This week we will continue/start our BFG writing. Students will be writing a detailed dream story using all five senses to paint a picture for their reader.
S.S/Science: Students will continue working on groups and taking notes on the features of Mexico. They will be creating investigation posters and reading about the Day of the Dead.
ELA: We will read Number the Stars and reflect on the mood and tone of the story. In addition, we will be reading about Lois Lowry and taking about different points of view.

Week of 5/16

Good morning!

Reminders for the week:
*PARCC Math Testing- Tuesday AND Friday
*Please return all field trip permission slips and money orders ASAP!
Word Wizard- Friday
Book club each night with summary and thinking
Math Packet- Wed.

Learning this week:
Math: We will be wrapping up Topic 16 (Angles) and testing on Wednesday. We will be starting Topic 14 (Measurement) by Thursday.
Writing: This week we will wrap up our creative writing pieces by including rich vocabulary words and starting sentences with verbs. In addition, we will finish reading The BFG and students will be given a dream jar to write their own dream.
S.S/Science: We will wrap up simple machines and how they help make work easier. In addition, we will bring studying Mexico.
ELA: We will officially start our new unit on the Holocaust and Word War II. We will begin reading Number the Stars and discussing the genre "historical fiction."

Week of 5/9

Reminders for the week:

*Math PARCC- Thurs.

*Library- Wed.

Read 25 mins. each night. 

Complete Math review packet(s) 

Word Wizard- Fri. 

Learning this Week: 

Math: This week we will be classifying polygons, identifying lines of symmetry and wrap up Topic 16 (Lines, Angles, Shapes). We will also be doing review work, as well as briefly discussing different ways to measure and hopefully going outside to work on perimeter and area!

Writing: This week we will wrap up our opinion writing pieces and begin working on a personal narrative. We will focus on word choice and using our senses to paint a picture for our reader.

S.S/Science: We will continue our unit on simple machines. Students will be able to identify the six types of simple machines and how they make work easier. 

ELA: We will continue working on our biography posters, in addition to starting our new unit, which will be World War II and the Holocaust. We will be looking at events through multiple perspectives. 

Week of 5/2

Happy Monday!

Reminders for the week:

*ELA PARCC- Wednesday
*Yearbook Form- Wednesday
*1/2 Day Hat Day- Thursday 

Book Order- Monday 5/9 

Read  25 mins. each night- this includes book club books!

Word Wizard- Friday

Learning this Week: 

Math: We've just started Topic 16 (Geometry) Students will be learning lots of vocabulary this week in order to identify shapes and angles. 

Writing: We will be wrapping up figurative language and completing final copies of our free-verse poems. In addition, we will start personal narratives. 

Science: We will begin a unit on simple machines. Students will learn about the different types of energy and how forces affect motion. 

ELA: We will continue to work on our biography projects, Students will continue to take notes, summarize, and organize information onto their posters. 

Week of April 25

Good morning and welcome back!

Reminders for the week:

ELA PARCC- TUESDAY 4/26 and FRIDAY 4/27
*Be sure to eat a nutritious breakfast and get a good nights sleep!
Yearbook Form- May 4th
Read 25 mins. EACH night
Word Wizard- Friday

Learning this week:
Math: We will be wrapping up Topic 13 (Fractions and Decimals) and test on Thursday this week. We will be reviewing previously learned concepts and possibly perimeter
Writing: Students will be writing personal narratives to reflect on their vacation week. We will also be writing free-verse poems and will review all the different types of figurative language.
Science: We will begin looking at the different types of animal adaptations.
ELA: We will continue to research for our biography project and continue to look closely at timelines and character traits.

Week of 4/11

Happy Monday!

Reminders for the week:
Vocab. Quiz #1- Friday
Read 25 mins. each night
Spring Vacation is Next Week
Please bring in biography books! (Wednesday)

Learning this Week:
Math: We will be starting Topic 13 (Extending Fraction Concepts). Students will be multiplying fractions and comparing equivalent fractions and decimals.
Writing: We will work on making text connections through our read aloud, The Marvelous Adventures of Edward Tulane. In addition, we will be reviewing the different types of figurative language and write our own free verse poems. We will also answer some prep questions for PARCC.
Science: We will continue to compare and contrast two articles about ocean animals and the ways they are impacted by their environment. Students will turn Venn diagrams into explanatory writing pieces.
ELA: Students will be typing up pourquoi tales in the computer lab. We will start our research this week on our biographies as I model researching by using Jackie Robinson.

Week of 4/4

Hello 4th grade families!

Reminders for the week:
Library-Wed.
1/2 Day- Thursday
Vocab. #2 Quiz- Friday
Pick biography- Friday 

*Staff Basketball Game- FRIDAY, 6:00 P.M. Miss Stebbins will be playing! :)

Learning this Week:
Math: We will wrap up Topic 12 this week and will test on Thursday/Friday. This topic was focused on the addition and subtraction of fractions and whole numbers.
Writing: We will be finished our opinion writing prompts. In addition, we will start a writing piece that requires students to compare and contrast two informational (non-fiction) texts.
Science: We will be reading about endangered animals and the different types of text structures.
ELA: We are starting our new unit, "Biographies" We will begin by looking at variety of biographies and students will prepare their research materials!

Week of 3/28

Reminders:

Vocab. #3 Quiz- Friday

Read 25 mins. 

LAST swimming class- Wed.

Learning this week:

Math: We will be starting Topic 12 Adding and Subtracting Fractions which will include mixed numbers. 

Writing: This week students will be writing an opinion piece using emoji characters to express their opinion about a topic. We will review opinion writing format as well as write this piece in letter format. 

S.S/Science: We will be finishing up rocks and minerals, including the rock cycle and the three types of rocks.

ELA: We will continue with pourquoi tales, students will be comparing and contrasting pourquoi tales as well as begin writing their own. 

Week of 3/22

Happy Tuesday!

Reminders: 

Pool- Wed.

Library Books- Wed.

Report Card Envelopes- Thurs. 

NO SCHOOL- Friday 

No Vocabulary this week* 

Learning this Week:

Math: We will wrap up Topic 11 and review fraction equivalence as well as comparing fractions. We will Test on Thursday. 

Writing: This week we are learning about quotation marks and will be incorporating dialogue into our writing. Students will finish up their St. Patrick's Day creative writing pieces.

S.S/Science: We will continue learning about rocks/ including the three types of rock.

ELA: We are still learning and reading about pourquoi tales. Students will be working with personificaition as well as begin planning to write their own pourquoi tales. 

Week of 3/14

Reminders for the week:
*Social Tickets by Wednesday, social is Friday 6:30-8:30
*Big Ryan- Thursday Night
*Swimming- Wed.
Read 25 mins. each night
Vocab. #4 Quiz- Friday, Sentences- Thurs.

Learning this week:

Math- We will continue with Topic 11 (Fractions). Students will be finding equivalent fractions on number lines as well as comparing and ordering fractions.
Writing- This week we will have a special treat! Big Ryan will be here on Monday and Friday for writing activities! In addition, we will begin determining different text structures.
S.S/Science- We will continue with rocks and minerals. We will complete sorts and (weather pending) collect and examine our own rocks.
Reading- We will begin our new unit, Purquoi Tales. Students will be determining the elements of a pourquoi tale and we will be recording the cultures on our world map.

Week of 3/7

Happy Monday!

Reminders for the week:
Book Fair- Today at 2:30!
Spring Social- 3/18 (Buy your ticket!)
Swimming- Wednesday
Library- Wednesday
Vocab. #5 Quiz- Friday


Learning this Week:
Math- We are currently reviewing and investigating factors and multiples as well as prime and composite numbers. We will be starting to compare fractions as we move ahead in Topic 11 (Fraction Equivalence and Ordering)
Writing: We will create and finish our writing piece, based on the text, Wacky Shoes. 
S.S/Science: We will continue with weathering and erosion as we watch videos, read text, and complete sorts.
ELA: This will be our last week learning about immigration. We are finishing up our unit on immigration. Students are currently finishing up their CEPA, which is a non-fiction book about immigration.

Week of 2/29

I hope everyone enjoys their extra day of February!

Reminder for the Week:

It is "Read Across America" Week!
In order to celebrate we will be participating in Spirit Week!
Monday: Stripes Day
Tuesday: Silly Sox Day
Wednesday: Dress up as your favorite Dr. Seuss character
Thursday: Crazy Hat Day *Also Early Release*
Friday: Mismatch Day

Read 25 mins. each night
Book Club Summary/Thinking- each night
Math Practice- each night
Vocab. #6- Homework: Thurs./ Quiz- Fri.

Learning This Week:

Math: We will finish up Topic 10 (dividing by 1-digit divisors) and move onto Topic 11(Fraction Equivalence) by the end of this week.
Writing: We will finish up our mystery narratives and begin reading about, "Wacky Shoes." Students will use evidence from the story to write their own narrative about if they had wacky shoes.
S.S/Science: We will continue to learn about the cause and effect of weathering and erosion, We will begin learning about the rock cycle.
ELA: Students are continuing to work on their immigration CEPA- They are using research notes to create an informational book about immigration. We will be printing pictures in the computer lab as well as finish typing the "About the Author" section.

Week of 2/22

I hope everyone had a great winter break!

Reminders for the week:
Library Books- Wednesday
Vocab. #7 Quiz- Friday
Book Club Chapter Summary- Each night

Learning:
Math: We will continue to divide with 2 and 3-digit numbers in Topic 10.
Writing: We will be finishing up a creative, narrative piece of writing focusing on the five elements of literature. In addition, we will be close reading and responding to open responses using organizers.
Science: We will start learning about weathering and erosion and how it affects the Earth's surface as well as how to control erosion.
ELA: We will continue to research and take notes on Immigration. We will organize our notes using a flow chart to develop our own books.

Week of 2/9

Happy Tuesday!


I hope everyone had a great, extra long weekend!

Reminders for the Week:
Winter Vacation 2/15-2/19
Valentine's Day Card Exchange- Friday 1/12
Vocabulary Quiz #8- Friday (We will NOT start Vocab. #7 this week)
Book Club- Record summary and reading thinking EACH night


Learning:

Math: We will be testing on Topic 9 (dividing with remainders, estimating quotients) and begin Topic 10 (Dividing by 1-Digit Divisors)
Writing: We will be writing a Valentine's Day narrative piece, focusing on the five literary elements (characters, setting, problem, solution, message)
Science/ S.S- We will finish map skills and begin reading about fossils.
ELA: We will be reading closely to take notes about Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Students will be using flow charts to organize notes and summarize information.

Week of 2/1

Reminders for the Week:
1/2 Hat Day- Thursday
Bring Library Books! - Wednesday
Movie Slip- Wednesday
Benchmark 5-8 test Slip- Wednesday

*We are kicking off our first ever book club! Students are required to read a chapter each night, record a quick summary, and record one piece of reading thinking to share the next day.

Learning this Week:

Math: We will continue to estimate quotients as well as divide with remainders in Topic 9. We may test on Friday depending upon student learning.
Writing: Students will be writing in response to an open response question about Louis Braille. In addition, we will be watching, "Because of Winn-Dixie" while comparing and contrasting the movie and the book. We will also be learning about how to use accountable talk when we are having book club discussions.
Science/Social Studies: We will finish up learning about how to read a map and where countries/continents are located.
Reading: We will continue taking notes and reading about Ellis Island. We will learn how to summarize our notes by using a flow chart.

Week of 1/25

Happy Monday!

Reminders for the week:
Thursday 1/28 - Early Release
Read 25 mins. each night
Vocab. homework- Thurs. / Quiz- Fri.

*This afternoon, we have the Museum of Traveling Science coming to do a presentation on animal adaptions using real, wild animals!


ELA: We will continue researching immigration- We will be taking notes, watching videos, and learning more about the immigrants that came through Ellis Island.
Writing: We will continue discussing the different meanings of prefixes and suffixes. We will be categorizing the three different tiers of word.
Math: We will take our multiplication (Topic 5-8) benchmark assessment on Tuesday. We will be starting division this week (Topic 9) as well as start unpacking PARCC math problems.
Science/ Social Studies: We will wrap up learning about the cause and effects of tsunamis and earthquakes. We will begin practicing map skills as well as look at animal adaptations in conjunction with our assembly.

Week of 1/18

I hope everyone had a relaxing, long weekend!

Reminders for the week:

Snifty Pencil Sales- Wednesday

Bring Library books- Wednesday

Vocab. #10 homework is due on Thursday, Quiz is on Friday

Read 25 minutes

Topic 8 Math Assessment- Friday 

Poetry Book Slip- ASAP (send in forms by Friday even if you are NOT purchasing our class poetry book)
POOL ON MONDAY! Don't forget: two towels, comb, sandals, bag, and a change of clothes 

ELA- We have just started our new unit of study on immigration. We will be reading, Coming to America, discussing vocabulary, and begin taking notes as we start researching in the classroom and computer lab.
Writing-We will finish up open response writing pieces and start discussing prefixes and suffixes.
Math- We will be wrapping up Topic 8 and continue practicing the different two-digit multiplication strategies.
Science- We will be wrapping up learning about the cause and effect of earthquakes and tsunamis 

Week of 1/11

Happy Monday!

Reminders for the week:
Read 25 minutes EACH night
Vocabulary #11 homework is due on Thursday, Quiz is on Friday
Signed Topic 7 Math Test Slip- Thursday

*Bill Harley forms are due tomorrow
Bill Harley Concert Event will be at 6:30 on Thursday in the HBB auditorium


ELA- We will be reading and analyzing the myth, How the Birds got their Feathers by: Joseph Bruchac. We will be taking notes and formulating open response answers using details from the story.
Writing- We will wrap up poetry this week by creating our own metaphor books, based on the book, Misery is a Smell in your Backpack by: Jennifer Rapp. In addition, we will finish our concrete poems while reading and making inferences about poetry.
Math- As we start Topic 8, our focus will be on multiplying two-digit numbers by two-digit numbers using a variety of methods.
Science- This week, we will wrap up volcanoes by taking notes on Bill Nye and begin learning about the formation of earthquakes and tsunamis.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year 4th grade families! 

One of my resolutions this year is to keep families updated on learning that is happening within the classroom. My plan is to update the blog frequently with reminders, class photos, and quick updates about the content we're working on. 

Reminders for this week:

Half Day Hat Day- Tomorrow

Topic 7 Assessment- Friday
Vocab Quiz #12- Friday
Book Order- Friday 

Learning: 

ELA/Writing: We are currently reading and writing about all different types of poetry- this week we are focusing on bio-poems, color poems, and concrete poems. In addition, we are focusing on figurative language and currently reading "Love That Dog" as a class.

Science:  We are currently learning about Volcanoes (different types, how they're formed) 

Math: This week we are wrapping up Topic 7, which focuses on estimating 2-digit multiplication. A review homework will be assigned on Thursday.