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Today our class tried using computers in our classroom. A lot of kids in our class enjoyed this activity. Almost every kid in our classroom went on Johnnies math page and had a lot of fun on it. You should try it out.
Here is Heidi working on Johnnie’s Math Page.Having a lot of fun!Try it your self and see how much fun Heidi is having!!!!
Try out these math sites!
Multiplication practice-4th grade
Review the phases of the moon by clicking the link below!
MOON PHASES
Thank you for the 4th grade store donations. Our store will be next Friday the 20th of November. Today we ended the “Soup for All” fundraiser. Our class was very giving the past two weeks–thank you!
We have spent a lot of time discussing our “inner conversation” this week. Our focus was on drawing conclusions from our reading and questioning as we read. Ask your child about the stories, The Mysteries of Harris Burdick, Smoky Night and The Stranger.
In science we are learning about the Sun, Moon and Earth. Today, we explored the revolution of the moon around planet Earth and the various phases of the moon.
Madelyn is the sun while Bryce makes the “moon” revolve around our Earth (played by Bryce). Tyler anxiously awaits his turn!
Andrew says, “It’s the NEW MOON phase!”
Just a reminder, we have swimming Tuesday morning. Please remind your child to have a suit, towel, and bag for these items.
Today we shared our “published” small moment stories with each other as we enjoyed hot cocoa and marshmallows! Later this week we will begin learning new ways to generate writing ideas to begin our next narrative piece.
Homework tonight is reading (new tickets went home today). There is no math homework as we took our Unit 2 math test.
Click the link below to find another great site for our 4th graders!
Please help your child remember to bring a swimsuit and towel on Wednesday the 4th. A separate bag from the backpack is preferred. Thank you!
Thank you to all the families who donated items for our Halloween party. It was a rainy, indoor day, but a fun time was had by all. Please check out more photos at our Class Photos link above.
Also, our first swimming lessons are this Wednesday morning. Please be sure to send your child with a bag, swimming suit, towel, a perhaps a hat to cover a wet head. Thank you!
Click on the link below to find out what’s new with the Celebrities of Room 15.
Today we explored quadrilaterals. We sorted quadrilaterals into 3 categories–shapes with parallel sides, shapes with right angles, and shapes with both right angles and parallel sides. The students also discovered some unique quadrilaterals do not fit into any of these categories!
Reminder: Holmes Fall Festival is tomorrow night from 6-8PM. Come for some pumpkin decorating and fall fun!
Thank you for conferencing with me last week. I enjoyed talking with you, sharing strengths I have seen, and setting goals for 4th grade. What a great group of kiddos!
This week we are working on our Reader’s Workshop and Writer’s Workshop schedule with the addition of Literacy Specials, to give additional reading support where needed.
Remember our Halloween Party is on Friday at 2:50. All are welcome to attend. The party is being planned by Joslyn’s mom. Thank you to all our volunteers! Our parade will begin out the 4th grade doors at 2PM.
Please check our Dates to Remember for an updated schedule. Have a great week!
Day 2 of MEAP is tomorrow. Please send a healthy snack with your child. Tomorrow completes the reading portion of the MEAP.
Homework tonight is to complete the even numbers only on page 66. Also, reading tickets are due on Monday.
In class we are practicing reading with fluency. Ask your child what fluent readers do and have them practice fluent reading with you. In class we are working on a fluency project. Each student has been given a picture book to practice reading fluently. We will be reading these to students in the younger grades.
We are also working on writing leads for our narrative stories. Ask your child about the many ways a writer hooks their reader into their writing. Some students may be bringing their notebooks home tonight for extra practice and time on writing leads.
Tomorrow is our first day of MEAP testing. We will be testing in reading only this Tuesday and Thursday. Please help your child to get a good amount of sleep, eat breakfast and bring a healthy snack to school.
Our pencils are sharpened and we’re ready to go! Thank you for your help!
