Thursday, October 29, 2015

Thursday, October 29th, 2015

Today we had Spanish first thing. Then we practiced math problems that gave us too much information. We read a little Ivan, plus finished up reading centers. PE was Halloween-themed! This afternoon we did more writing...

Homework:
-Study spelling
-Spelling sentences (if not done in class)
-Math pg. 47-48

Reminders:
-Half day tomorrow
-Party tomorrow
-Costumes welcome at the party
-Movie night 6:00-8:45

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Wednesday, October 28th, 2015

Today we practiced multiplying 3-digit by 1-digit numbers using area model method and traditional method. Then we did reading centers and practiced drawing conclusions. This afternoon we had computer lab and continued opinion pieces in writer's workshop.

Homework:
-Grammar pg. 27-28
-Math (grid and 2 questions)

Reminders:
-PE clothes
-Neon Day tomorrow
-Friday: Half-day, party, movie night 6:00-8:45

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Tuesday, October 27th, 2015

Today we learned about singular and proper nouns in grammar and continued reading The One and Only Ivan. In math, we practiced traditional multiplication. After library we continued publishing our opinion pieces...

Homework:
-Spelling pg. 27-28
-Grammar pg. 25-26
-Math pg. 39-40

Reminders:
-Hats and Shades Day
-Friday: half-day, Halloween Party, Movie Night 6:00-8:45

Monday, October 26, 2015

Monday, October 26th, 2015

Today we practiced estimating using area model multiplication. Our next spelling list is about ending -s, -es, no change, or change the whole word. We talked about Text-to-Media connections while reading Ivan. This afternoon we did grammar re-takes, small reading groups, and writer's workshop!

Homework:
-Spelling pg. 25-26
-Math pg. 37-38

Reminders:
-PE clothes
-Twin day
-Friday: lunch, party, half-day, movie night!!

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Wednesday, October 21st, 2015

Today we learned about factors and products in multiplication. We also did reading centers, had computer class, and worked on our opinion pieces.

Homework:
-Grammar pg. 23-24
-Math pg. 33-34

Reminders:
-PE clothes
-School pictures Friday
-Trunk or Treat Friday 6-8pm
-Donate bag of candy? Decorations?

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Tuesday, October 20th, 2015

Today we learned about common and proper nouns. We started some basic multiplication and continued reading Ivan. Then in writer's workshop, we talked about peer conferencing and kept working on our opinion pieces!

Homework:
-Spelling 23-24
-Grammar (nouns)
-Math pg. 31-32

Reminders:
-bag of candy for Trunk or Treat
-decorations for Trunk or Treat
-Trunk or Treat Friday 6-8pm
-School pictures Friday

Monday, October 19, 2015

Monday, October 19th, 2015

Happy Monday! Today we started "area multiplication" and learned about plural endings -s and -es. We read a little more in The One and Only Ivan, and learned how to write introductions and conclusions for our opinion pieces. 

Homework:
-Spelling pg. 21-22
-Math pg. 29-30

Reminders:
-PE clothes
-Trunk of Treat bags of candy and/or decoration donations- happens Friday, Oct. 23rd 6-8pm
-School pictures Friday, Oct. 23rd

Thursday, October 15, 2015

Thursday, October 15th, 2015

Homework:
-Study spelling
-Reading log

Reminders:
-Electronics
-Trunk or Treat Oct. 23rd
-School pictures Oct. 23rd
-Halloween Party and half-day of school Oct 30th
-Oct. 30th Movie Night 6:00-8:45

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Wednesday, October 14th, 2015

Today we took our Unit 1 math assessment. We kept track of "Cruelty of Humans vs. Kindness of Humans" while reading The One and Only Ivan. In writing we're working on organizing our ideas for opinion pieces.

Homework:
-Spelling pg. 19-20

Reminders:
-PE clothes
-School pictures Oct. 23rd

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Tuesday, October 13th, 2015

Welcome back! There will be no grammar this week, and we're taking the Unit 1 math assessment Wednesday. Today we started The One and Only Ivan, and started organizing our opinion pieces in writing.

Homework:
-Spelling pg. 17-18
-Study for math test

Reminders:
-Flu clinic tomorrow
-School pictures Oct. 23rd
-Electronics party Friday

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Wednesday, October 7th, 2015

Homework:
-Grammar pg. 15-16
-Math pg. 25-26

Reminders:
-PE clothes
-Book orders due Friday

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Tuesday, October 6th, 2015

Today we learned about compound sentences. We practiced addition and subtraction again, and we started Wanted posters for Fudge from Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing. There was a fire drill and assembly this morning. Before dismissal, we identified our leaves from Friday!

Homework:
-Spelling pg. 15-16
-Grammar pg. 13-14
-Math pg. 23-24

Reminders:
-Happy Feet on Tuesdays 7:40-8:05
-Flu shots October 14th (optional)
-School pictures October 23rd
-Walkin'tober calendars

Monday, October 5, 2015

Monday, October 5th, 2015

Happy Monday! Today we practiced finding the difference and spotting subtraction mistakes. Then we talked about long e endings (ie, ey, y). Middle school author Jake Marcionette is coming to visit Glenburn School on Thursday, so we watched an interview and read the first page of his book Just Jake. Then we discussed Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing. In writing, we read two opinion pieces and figured out how they're organized. Then we continued writing!

Homework:
-Spelling pg. 13-14
-Math pg. 21-22

Reminders:
-PE clothes
-Book orders due Friday
-Flu shot clinic October 14th 1-4pm
-School pictures Oct. 23rd

Thursday, October 1, 2015

Thursday, October 1st, 2015

Today we learned about addends, sums, and how addition and subtraction undo each other. We finished up reading centers, had Spanish and PE, learned when to make a new paragraph, and did some writing!

Homework:
-Study spelling
-Math pg. 19-20
-Spelling sentences (if not finished in class)
-Reading log!!

Reminders:
-Flu shot clinic October 14th 1-4pm
-School pictures coming up in October...