Week of November 27th, 2017

This week in class... 

Math - We are beginning division this week! 

Reading - We are reading the story Grandfather's Journey and discussing point of view. 

Writing - We are continuing to work with opinion writing and will begin our opinion/pursuasive writing later this week. 

Spelling - This is a normal spelling week! Test on Friday! 

Science - We are conducting an experiment this week learning about kinetic, potential, and energy transfer. 

Reading Logs are due this Friday!!! 
Please make sure you have signed your child's reading logs! 

Field Trip This Week!!! 
We will be venturing to the Performing Arts Center on Wednesday to see Electric Christmas. 

MAP Testing NEXT WEEK! 
Yes, it is that time again! We will be doing MAP testing for language arts and math next week on Thursday and Friday. Testing will take place in the morning. Some kiddos may require extra time after lunch to complete their testing. PLEASE ensure your child is at school on those days!!! Thanks! 

Week of November 13th, 2017

This Week in Class... 

Math - We are learning how to multiply 2 digit by 2 digit numbers the traditional way. 

Reading - This week we will take a test on Stone Fox and we will begin our final project for our novel study. 

Writing - We will begin discussing the difference between fact and opinion. Our next formal writing piece is an opinion piece. 

Spelling - It is a normal week for spelling. We will have our test Friday. 

Science - We are talking about kinetic energy and potential energy. 

Canned Food Drive... 
There are TWO food collections going on right now! 
1. Canned Corn - Please send in canned corn for families in need. 
2. Turkey Bingo - Please send in a variety of "thanksgiving" foods that can be won at our annual Turkey Bingo Night. 
THANK YOU!!! 

Outdoor Gear... 
Expectations for 4th graders: 
*Winter coats
*Hats 
*Gloves 
*Snow boots 
***Snowpants are not required but are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! It does get very cold here in AK. Students will also spend up to 45 minutes outdoors for PE. Snowpants will keep your child WARM! :) 

Box Tops for Education... 
Please continue to send in box tops to help our class earn rewards. They are very important to the students. 

Week of November 6th, 2017

This Week in Class... 

Math - We are working with multiplying by two-digit numbers. Please continue to help your student at home during this very important time in math learning. 

Reading - We are nearing the end of our book Stone Fox. We will be done by the end of the week. We will begin our project next week. 

Writing - We are learning about the color scheme to assist informative writing. 

Spelling - Our test is THURSDAY due to no school on Friday. 

Social Studies - We are continuing to learn about the Aztec. We are learning how to read and take notes on what we are reading. 

Thanksgiving Food Drives... 
Please send in cans of corn for our Thanksgiving Canned Corn Drive! 
Please send them in by the 17th of November. 

Please send in thanksgiving food items for our annual Turkey Bingo. 
Please send them in by next Thursday, November 16th. 

Box Tops... 
Please continue to send in Box Tops for Education.