Welcome back from Spring Break!
I hope everybody had a wonderful spring break and got to enjoy some time off with your child. I know today it was hard for me to get up. Hopefully by the end of the week I will be back into morning routine.
I can't believe it is already fourth quarter. Report cards will be going home next Monday since we are off Friday! I am so proud of these students for all their hard work this year. They have made great progress in reading and mathematics. I love seeing them grow in their academics and confidence. Principal's End of the Year Water Day will be approaching soon. In order to earn an invitation a student must not receive a ticket/referral within a certain date.
Important Information:
There will be no homework packet this week since it is short. This Thursday we are taking a 4sight test. It is crucial that your child is here that day because I will be creating my lesson plans from the results to better prepare them for AzMerit.
-Math: They are learning about tenths and hundredths (NF.5). We will also be relating fractions with a denominator of ten or hundred as a decimal (NF.6).
-Reading: We are doing a whole class book study of the Wright Brothers. This is a non-fiction text that includes timelines, diagrams, problem and solution, sequencing, and others. We will learn an abundance about the Wright brothers while covering many of the informational text standards. It will takes us this week and next to complete the book.
-Writing: Students are practicing the writing process from a prompt.
-Language: We are diving into the parts of speech. They will be review the eight parts of speech and learning when and how to use them. No spelling test.
Have a wonderful week!
Miss Kowal
Monday, March 21, 2016
Monday, March 7, 2016
One More Week Until Spring Break!
Happy Monday,
-Math: I am super impressed with how well the kids are getting fractions. A little bit of last week and this week we started learning how to multiply fractions by a whole number (4.NF.4. The students are learning three ways to solve this problem: drawing visuals, number lines, and the standard algorithm. We will have a test on Wednesday for this concept. Then on Thursday they will lean how to express a fraction with a denominator of 10 as an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 100 (4.NF.5).
Multiplying Fractions
Multiplying Fractions by a Whole #1
Multiplying Fractions by a Whole #2
Multiplying Fractions by a Whole #3
Multiplying Fractions by a Whole #4
-Reading:
This week for reading we are doing a review. The students have chosen a book on an event in history. They will be creating a comic strip book focusing on summarizing, paraphrase, and quoting from the text. This will be a fun activity to do before spring break, but still focuses on writing and comprehension.
-Language:
The spelling words are a review from prior weeks. Please have your child study the words since the last two spelling test have been challenging
-Science:
We are continuing to work on L to J. This is a great review for the students before the state test. After spring break we will take a break from it and dive into electricity and magnetism.
Important Dates
-March 10th: Yogurtini Night @ 6pm
-March 11th: Quarter 3 ends
-March 12th- March 20th: Spring Break
-Math: I am super impressed with how well the kids are getting fractions. A little bit of last week and this week we started learning how to multiply fractions by a whole number (4.NF.4. The students are learning three ways to solve this problem: drawing visuals, number lines, and the standard algorithm. We will have a test on Wednesday for this concept. Then on Thursday they will lean how to express a fraction with a denominator of 10 as an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 100 (4.NF.5).
Multiplying Fractions
Multiplying Fractions by a Whole #1
Multiplying Fractions by a Whole #2
Multiplying Fractions by a Whole #3
Multiplying Fractions by a Whole #4
-Reading:
This week for reading we are doing a review. The students have chosen a book on an event in history. They will be creating a comic strip book focusing on summarizing, paraphrase, and quoting from the text. This will be a fun activity to do before spring break, but still focuses on writing and comprehension.
-Language:
The spelling words are a review from prior weeks. Please have your child study the words since the last two spelling test have been challenging
-Science:
We are continuing to work on L to J. This is a great review for the students before the state test. After spring break we will take a break from it and dive into electricity and magnetism.
Important Dates
-March 10th: Yogurtini Night @ 6pm
-March 11th: Quarter 3 ends
-March 12th- March 20th: Spring Break
Monday, February 8, 2016
Valentine/Arizona Party!
Happy Afternoon,
Go Broncos! I thought it was a great game and glad to see Manning win one more time before retiring.
This week we have a few events happening. On Thursday it is Library Night 4:30-6:30pm and Yogurtini Night as well. I know I am looking forward to some frozen yogurt, especially since the weather has been beautiful outside. Friday afternoon we will have a Valentine's Day celebration. This also marks the date Arizona became a state, therefore we will be doing activities. Please be sure they bring their valentine boxes they made at home as well as their valentines.
-Math: We previously learned finding equivalent fractions NF.1. This seemed to be a tough concept for most students. Therefore we will continue to practice as a warm up and if you can practice at home that will beneficial in understanding the concept as well as fractions. Last week we dabble in comparing fractions NF.2. We focused on two out of the four concepts (draw number lines and fraction bars or pictures). This week our focus is using benchmark fractions and finding a common denominator. I have attached the anchor chart we used and some games below.
Comparing Fractions Game #1
Comparing Fractions Game #2
Comparing Fractions Game #3
-Reading/language: This week we are not using story and focusing on figurative language. We will be reading the book The Honest-To-Goodness Truth. Some activities will be doing is inferring and drawing conclusions, summarizing and finding the theme.
-Writing: The focus for this week and next is opinion writing. The components your child will be learning is introduce the topic, state opinion, supply reasons, concluding statement, and using linking verbs.
-Science: We have started using L to J for a couple of weeks now. The students enjoy doing do it!
Go Broncos! I thought it was a great game and glad to see Manning win one more time before retiring.
This week we have a few events happening. On Thursday it is Library Night 4:30-6:30pm and Yogurtini Night as well. I know I am looking forward to some frozen yogurt, especially since the weather has been beautiful outside. Friday afternoon we will have a Valentine's Day celebration. This also marks the date Arizona became a state, therefore we will be doing activities. Please be sure they bring their valentine boxes they made at home as well as their valentines.
-Math: We previously learned finding equivalent fractions NF.1. This seemed to be a tough concept for most students. Therefore we will continue to practice as a warm up and if you can practice at home that will beneficial in understanding the concept as well as fractions. Last week we dabble in comparing fractions NF.2. We focused on two out of the four concepts (draw number lines and fraction bars or pictures). This week our focus is using benchmark fractions and finding a common denominator. I have attached the anchor chart we used and some games below.
Comparing Fractions Game #1
Comparing Fractions Game #2
Comparing Fractions Game #3
-Reading/language: This week we are not using story and focusing on figurative language. We will be reading the book The Honest-To-Goodness Truth. Some activities will be doing is inferring and drawing conclusions, summarizing and finding the theme.
-Writing: The focus for this week and next is opinion writing. The components your child will be learning is introduce the topic, state opinion, supply reasons, concluding statement, and using linking verbs.
-Science: We have started using L to J for a couple of weeks now. The students enjoy doing do it!
Monday, January 11, 2016
January!
Good Evening!
We had a great week back and it was so nice to catch up with the kids! The students did wonderful with area and perimeter. I am looking forward to this quarter. Conferences are at the end of January and they will be student-led this time. More information to come! *This Friday is our class field trip to the state capital. I asked before break if anybody would be buying a lunch, the students indicated that they would bring a lunch from home. Please have the lunch packed in a brown bag or plastic bag with the name of the student on it. Also it is vital that they arrive to school on time if not earlier! Our tour starts promptly at 9:30am.
Reading
We are learning about Martin Luther King Jr. and will be doing various activities to support the learning. The students will have a comprehension quiz on the book this Friday.
Language
This Friday they will have a test on lesson 17 for spelling. This weeks focus for language is using context clues to determine higher-level words and interpreting quotes from Martin Luther King Jr.
Math
I will be introducing fractions this week. I know many of them were introduced to fractions last year. I will do a quick review of what they are and go right into our standard in fourth grade which is equivalent fractions. We will not be having a test until later. It is SO important for the kids to really understand the basics of fractions before moving forward so I do not want to rush through this. With that being said I have lessen the math homework in the weekly packet and the students will have fraction homework daily. The daily fraction homework will be short because I know you all have busy lives. It is crucial though that the students get the extra practice at home, therefore I greatly appreciate you setting some time where you and your child can complete the page. I have attached the anchor chart we will be using in class so you can review it.
Equivalent Fractions
Other Important Information and Dates
-1/2 Day this Tuesday, January 12th
-Thursday, January 14th McDonald's Night 5-7pm
-No School Monday, January 18th (MLK Day)
-Conference Week January 25th-January 29th
-1/2 Days January 28th and January 29th
We had a great week back and it was so nice to catch up with the kids! The students did wonderful with area and perimeter. I am looking forward to this quarter. Conferences are at the end of January and they will be student-led this time. More information to come! *This Friday is our class field trip to the state capital. I asked before break if anybody would be buying a lunch, the students indicated that they would bring a lunch from home. Please have the lunch packed in a brown bag or plastic bag with the name of the student on it. Also it is vital that they arrive to school on time if not earlier! Our tour starts promptly at 9:30am.
Reading
We are learning about Martin Luther King Jr. and will be doing various activities to support the learning. The students will have a comprehension quiz on the book this Friday.
Language
This Friday they will have a test on lesson 17 for spelling. This weeks focus for language is using context clues to determine higher-level words and interpreting quotes from Martin Luther King Jr.
Math
I will be introducing fractions this week. I know many of them were introduced to fractions last year. I will do a quick review of what they are and go right into our standard in fourth grade which is equivalent fractions. We will not be having a test until later. It is SO important for the kids to really understand the basics of fractions before moving forward so I do not want to rush through this. With that being said I have lessen the math homework in the weekly packet and the students will have fraction homework daily. The daily fraction homework will be short because I know you all have busy lives. It is crucial though that the students get the extra practice at home, therefore I greatly appreciate you setting some time where you and your child can complete the page. I have attached the anchor chart we will be using in class so you can review it.
Equivalent Fractions
Other Important Information and Dates
-1/2 Day this Tuesday, January 12th
-Thursday, January 14th McDonald's Night 5-7pm
-No School Monday, January 18th (MLK Day)
-Conference Week January 25th-January 29th
-1/2 Days January 28th and January 29th
Monday, January 4, 2016
2016: Happy New Year!
Happy New Year and Welcome to 2016!
I hope all of you enjoyed the nice long break. Today, we spent some time discussing what everybody did over the break and it seemed like you were able to do lots of fun things with friends and family. I wanted to take a moment and thank those who sent in a gift. I felt so loved and am so incredibly thankful for each and every one of you! I hope your kids enjoyed our Winter party celebrating their successes in ST Math. Also thank you for all the wonderful treats you brought in!
We have also switched to a new behavior mange to system. This hold the students more accountable for their choices. The reason why is the student will either "clip up" or "clip down" based on their choices. If a student is not following the expectations then they will be asked to "clip down" and if they are doing amazing they will be asked to "clip up". If a student clips down once they are on the "think about it" section. If a student clips down twice "teacher choice" and three times "patent contact". If a student is one "teacher choice" it could be anything from lunch detention, no partner work, no computer, and others. Pleas email me if you have any other questions.
Math: Today we spent a majority of out math time reviewing all previous content taught. The students did great and each day we will continue to review. However this weeks main focus is area and perimeter. Today we learned area and perimeter will be taught on Wednesday. There will be a short quiz on Friday. Below is the anchor chart I will be referencing in class and some games to practice.
Game 1
Game 2
Reading: This week we are reading So You Want To Be An Inventor? There will be a comprehension and vocabulary quiz Friday! Each day we will learn about inventors and inventions.
Spelling: Spelling City Lesson 16
Social Studies: Arizona and government. Don't forgot our class field trip to the State Capital on January 15th!
Other Important Information/Dates:
-Homework Packet was given today due this Friday, January 8th
-1/2 Day Next Tuesday, January 12th
-No School Monday, January 18th
-Arizona Opera at CVES Tuesday, January 16th
-Once we start learning fractions math homework will be assigned almost every night and there will be less homework in the weekly packet.
I hope you all have a wonderful week getting back into the swing of things. As always, please let me know if you have any questions!
I hope all of you enjoyed the nice long break. Today, we spent some time discussing what everybody did over the break and it seemed like you were able to do lots of fun things with friends and family. I wanted to take a moment and thank those who sent in a gift. I felt so loved and am so incredibly thankful for each and every one of you! I hope your kids enjoyed our Winter party celebrating their successes in ST Math. Also thank you for all the wonderful treats you brought in!
We have also switched to a new behavior mange to system. This hold the students more accountable for their choices. The reason why is the student will either "clip up" or "clip down" based on their choices. If a student is not following the expectations then they will be asked to "clip down" and if they are doing amazing they will be asked to "clip up". If a student clips down once they are on the "think about it" section. If a student clips down twice "teacher choice" and three times "patent contact". If a student is one "teacher choice" it could be anything from lunch detention, no partner work, no computer, and others. Pleas email me if you have any other questions.
Math: Today we spent a majority of out math time reviewing all previous content taught. The students did great and each day we will continue to review. However this weeks main focus is area and perimeter. Today we learned area and perimeter will be taught on Wednesday. There will be a short quiz on Friday. Below is the anchor chart I will be referencing in class and some games to practice.
Game 1
Game 2
Reading: This week we are reading So You Want To Be An Inventor? There will be a comprehension and vocabulary quiz Friday! Each day we will learn about inventors and inventions.
Spelling: Spelling City Lesson 16
Social Studies: Arizona and government. Don't forgot our class field trip to the State Capital on January 15th!
Other Important Information/Dates:
-Homework Packet was given today due this Friday, January 8th
-1/2 Day Next Tuesday, January 12th
-No School Monday, January 18th
-Arizona Opera at CVES Tuesday, January 16th
-Once we start learning fractions math homework will be assigned almost every night and there will be less homework in the weekly packet.
I hope you all have a wonderful week getting back into the swing of things. As always, please let me know if you have any questions!
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