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
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!
