Week of December 15th

Ride the Wave to Learning…

Reading- Students will practice using their context clues to determine unfamiliar words in Christmas themed texts.

ELA- Students will begin writing their problem section and procedures section of their Action Plan.

Math- This week we’ll continue discussing comparing fractions and equivalent fractions.  

Science- Students will begin learning about electricity.

Social Studies- Students will continue learning about the Declaration of Independence. (Test on Declaration Friday)

 

News from the Beach…

Dec. 16th – PTA/4th Grade Christmas Program; 6:30pm

Dec. 18th – PTA Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night

Dec. 19th – Half Day for Students; Dismissal @ 11:00am; Christmas Party at 9:30-10:15am

*Reminder: Bring in $3 ASAP for Zaxby’s food during Christmas Party.

 

Surfer of the Week

Sandra is our surfer of the week. She has displayed the life skill of integrity. She is always acting according to what is right and wrong. Way to go Sandra!

Homework for the Week:

Read 30 minutes for 100 Book Challenge every night.

*Get papers signed

*Begin planning out your steps to complete your action plan. Review the Action Plan Rubric to make sure you complete every part.

*Study Declaration of Independence notes (Test Friday)

100 Book Challenge Goals

  Good: 187 steps

 Better: 340 steps

Week of December 8th

Ride the Wave to Learning…

Reading- Students will participate in a Socratic Seminar to present their opinions on loggers vs. environmentalists. In addition, students will be tested on Socrates Vocabulary words on Thursday.

ELA- Students will finish writing a letter to King George the Third as either a loyalist or patriot. In addition, they will begin writing their problem section of their Action Plan.

Math- This week we’ll continue discussing comparing fractions and equivalent fractions.  

Science- Students will continue learning about light and the properties of light. (Light Test Friday)

Social Studies- Students will begin learning about the importance of the Declaration of Independence. In addition, they will learn the main ideas included in the Declaration of Independence.

News from the Beach…

Dec. 16th – PTA/4th Grade Christmas Program; 6:30pm

Dec. 18th – PTA Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night

Dec. 19th – Half Day for Students; Dismissal @ 11:00am; Christmas Party at 9:30-10:15am

*Reminder: Bring in $3 ASAP for Zaxby’s food during Christmas Party.

 

Surfer of the Week

Elvin is our surfer of the week. He has displayed the life skill of problem solving. He is able to solve problems in effective ways. Way to go Elvin!

Homework for the Week:

Read 30 minutes for 100 Book Challenge every night.

*Begin planning out your steps to complete your action plan. Review the Action Plan Rubric to make sure you complete every part.

*Study Socrates Vocabulary Words (Test Thursday)  

*Study Light notes (Test Friday)

100 Book Challenge Goals

  Good: 176 steps

 Better: 320 steps

Week of December 1st

Ride the Wave to Learning…

Reading- This week students will learn about paraphrasing text and presenting their findings about Green Inventions. In addition, they will learn about the Socratic Method to participate in a Socratic Seminar to present their opinions on loggers vs. environmentalists.

ELA- Students will learn the rules for using commas in their writing. In addition, students will be writing a letter to King George the Third as either a loyalist or patriot.

Math- This week we’ll begin discussing how to represent fractions, compare fractions, and placement of fractions on a number line.

Science- Students will continue learning about light and the properties of light.

Social Studies- Students will continue learning about the events that led to the American Revolution. (Test on Road to the Revolution Friday)

News from the Beach…

Dec. 5th – Christmas picture orders are due

Dec. 6th – PTA Polar Express Pancake Breakfast; 7:30- 10:00 @ Applebee’s of Boiling Springs

Dec. 16th – PTA/4th Grade Christmas Program; 6:30pm

Dec. 18th – PTA Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night

Dec. 19th – Half Day for Students; Dismissal @ 11:00am; Christmas Party at 9:30-10:15am

Surfer of the Week

Cole is our surfer of the week. He has displayed the life skill of sense of humor. He is able to make others laugh without hurting others. Way to go Cole!

Homework for the Week:

Read 30 minutes for 100 Book Challenge every night.

*Begin thinking about your Action Plan. See Action Plan Promise/Ideas sheets. Signed Promise sheet due Friday.

*Make Socrates Vocabulary flashcards….Due Wednesday

*Study Road to Revolutionary War notes (Test Friday)

100 Book Challenge Goals

  Good: 165 steps

 Better: 300 steps

Week of November 17th

Ride the Wave to Learning…

Reading- This week we will be reading informational articles about the 3 R’s (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle). Students will be reviewing text features. (Test on Text Features Thursday)

ELA- Students will learn the rules for using commas in their writing. In addition, students will be writing a letter to King George the Third as either a loyalist or patriot.

Math- This week we’ll continue practicing long division. (Test on Long Division Friday)

Science- Students will begin learning about light and the properties of light.

Social Studies

- Students will learn about slavery and indentured servants. (Test on Triangular Trade and Slavery Tuesday)  In addition, students will learn about the events that led to the American Revolution.

News from the Beach…

Nov. 19th – Thanksgiving Dinner in the Cafeteria

Nov. 20th – PTA Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night

Nov. 21st – OES School Spirit Day

Nov. 21st – End of PTA Attraction Coupon Book Fundraiser being

Nov. 24th – 2nd 9-Week’s Interim Reports

Nov. 26th thru 28th – Thanksgiving Break

 

Surfer of the Week

Amiah is our surfer of the week. She has displayed the life skill of flexibility. She is able to alter plans when necessary. Way to go Amiah!

Upcoming Tests/Projects:

Tuesday: Triangular Trade and Slavery Test

 

Thursday: Text Features Test

 

Friday: Division Test

Homework for the Week:

Read 30 minutes for 100 Book Challenge every night.

*Study Text Features notes in Reading notebook.

*Study Triangular Trade and Slavery notes.

*Complete the division practice sheet.

*Bring in landfill materials by Thursday.

100 Book Challenge Goals

  Good: 149 steps

 Better: 280 steps

Week of November 10th

Ride the Wave to Learning…

Reading- This week we will continue learning. We will finish reading the informational book, War of the Woods.

ELA- Students will learn the rules for using commas in their writing.

Math- This week we’ll be practicing long division.

Science- Students will learn about the five distinct environments (polar regions, swamps, rivers and streams, deserts, and tropical rainforests). Test on Distinct Environments Friday

Social Studies

- Students will learn about slavery and indentured servants. (Test on Triangular Trade and Slavery next Tuesday)  In addition, students will learn about the events that led to the American Revolution.

News from the Beach…

Nov. 11th – Veteran’s Day Program, 9:00am

Nov. 14th – Doughnuts with Dad; 7:00am to 7:30am in the cafeteria

Nov. 14th – Christmas Pictures

Nov. 19th – Thanksgiving Dinner in the Cafeteria

Nov. 20th – PTA Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night

Nov. 21st – OES School Spirit Day

Nov. 21st – End of PTA Attraction Coupon Book Fundraiser

 

Surfer of the Week

Sandra is our surfer of the week. She has displayed the life skill of perseverance. She doesn’t give up on her work. Way to go Sandra!

Upcoming Tests/Projects:

Friday: Vocabulary Test; Distinct Environments Test

 

*Test on Triangular Trade and Slavery next Tuesday

100 Book Challenge Goals

  Good: 138 steps

 Better: 260 steps

Week of November 3rd

Ride the Wave to Learning…

Reading- This week we will continue learning about informational text features. We will continue reading the informational book, War of the Woods.

ELA- Students will be learning about conjunctions and writing an argumentative paragraph. They will write an argument either supporting loggers or environmentalists.

Math- This week we’ll continue reviewing multiplication and starting division. (Multiplication fast facts Retest Friday)

Science- Students will learn about the five distinct environments (polar regions, swamps, rivers and streams, deserts, and tropical rainforests).

Social Studies- We will review the 13 original colonies (Test on Wednesday). Students will begin learning about slavery and indentured servants.

News from the Beach…

Nov. 4^th- Election Day (No School)

Nov. 6^th- Brattonsville Field Trip

Nov. 6th – Boiling Springs Middle Student Spotlight; 6:00 @ BSM Auditorium

Nov. 11th – Veteran’s Day Program, 9:00am

Nov. 14th – Doughnuts with Dad; 7:00am to 7:30am in the cafeteria

Nov. 14th – Christmas Pictures

 Surfer of the Week

Aidan is our surfer of the week. He has displayed the life skill of integrity. He acts according to what’s right and wrong. Way to go Aidan!

Upcoming Tests/Projects:

Tuesday: No School

Wednesday: 13 Original Colonies Test

Thursday: Field Trip

Friday: Multiplication Fast Facts Retest; Informational Text Features Test; Conjunctions Test

100 Book Challenge Goals

  Good: 127 steps

 Better: 240 steps

Way to go to the following students for passing their multiplication fast facts test:

Zamya

Michael

Jada

Eli

Sandra

Week of October 27th

Ride the Wave to Learning…

Reading- This week we will continue learning about informational text features. We will begin reading the informational book, War of the Woods.

ELA- Students will be learning about conjunctions and writing an argumentative paragraph. They will write an argument either supporting loggers or environmentalists.

Math- This week we’ll continue learning a variety of strategies for solving multiplication problems with larger numbers. (Multiplication fast facts Retest Friday)

Science- We will learn how organisms cause change in their environment.

Social Studies- We will discuss the 13 original colonies in terms of their religion, government, and economy.

News from the Beach…

Oct.27^th-31^st- Red Ribbon Week (See red flyer for dress-up guidelines)

Oct. 28^th- Awards Day @ 8:30 am

 Oct. 31^st- Field trip form/money due; Career Day

Nov. 2^nd- Daylight Savings Time

Nov. 4^th- Election Day (No School)

Nov. 6^th- Brattonsville Field Trip

 Surfer of the Week

Michael is our surfer of the week. He has displayed the life skill of effort. He has improved on doing his best on his assignments. Way to go Michael!

Upcoming Tests/Projects:

Friday: Multiplication Fast Facts Retest (Only those who made below a 90 must take the test)

13 Original Colonies Test Wednesday 11/5

100 Book Challenge Goals

  Good: 116 steps

 Better: 220 steps

The following students have passed the multiplication fast facts test:

Keturah

Dante

Cole

Cassidy

Reece

Jamariah

Emily

Emma

Elvin

Jon

Way to Go!!!!

Week of October 20th

Ride the Wave to Learning…

Reading- This week we will begin learning about informational text features. We will be starting our new PBL “Tread Lightly on our Earth”

ELA- Students will finish writing a letter to an editor about the school’s new buddy bench. In addition, they will learn about complete sentences vs. fragments and run-ons. (Complete Sentences Test on Wednesday)

Math- This week we’ll continue learning a variety of strategies for solving multiplication problems with larger numbers. (Multiplication fast facts test Thursday)

Science- We will continue our unit on Animals. Students will begin learning about organisms’ behavior in their environments. (Senses and Learned/Inherited Behaviors Test Thursday)

Social Studies- We will discuss the 13 original colonies in terms of their religion, government, and economy.

News from the Beach…

Oct. 20th thru Oct. 23rd – Fall Book Fair

Oct. 21st – Fall Make-Up Pictures

Oct. 21^st and 23^rd- Parent/Teacher Conferences

Oct. 23^rd- Fall Festival 5:00pm-8:00pm

Oct. 24^th- No School (Staff Development)

Surfer of the Week

Reece is our surfer of the week. She has displayed the life skill of initiative. She goes above and beyond what’s expected of her. Way to go Reece!

Upcoming Tests/Projects:

Wednesday: Complete Sentence Test

Thursday: Senses and Learned/Inherited behaviors Test; Multiplication Fast Facts Test

Friday: No School

Homework for the Week:

Read 30 minutes for 100 Book Challenge every night.

*Students need to have multiplication facts memorized! If they don’t it’s important for them to memorize them. Students need to study Multiplication Chart. There will be a multiplication fast facts test Thursday.

100 Book Challenge Goals

  Good: 105 steps

 Better: 200 steps

Week of October 13th

Ride the Wave to Learning…

Reading- This week we will finish reading the novel Wonder by R.J. Palacio. We will discuss the plot of the story.  

ELA- Students will learn characteristics of a letter to an editor. They will begin writing a letter to an editor about the school’s new buddy bench. In addition, they will learn about complete sentences vs. fragments and run-ons.

Math- This week we’ll continue learning a variety of strategies for solving multiplication problems with larger numbers. It’s crucial for students to have multiplication facts memorized.

Science- We will continue our unit on Animals. Students will be learning about animals’ senses and learned/inherited behaviors. (Senses and learned/inherited behaviors Test 10/22)

Social Studies

- We will discuss the 13 original colonies in terms of their religion, government, and economy.

News from the Beach…

Oct. 16th – PTA Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night

Oct. 17th – School Spirit Day

Oct. 19th thru Oct. 31st – Start of Subway’s® Fit for Life Challenge

Oct. 20th thru Oct. 23rd – Fall Book Fair

Oct. 21st – Fall Make-Up Pictures

Oct. 21^st and 23^rd- Parent/Teacher Conferences

Oct. 23^rd- Fall Festival 5:00pm-8:00pm

Oct. 24^th- No School (Staff Development)

Surfer of the Week

Jamariah is our surfer of the week. She has displayed the life skill of responsibility. She completes what’s expected of her. Way to go Jamariah!

Homework for the Week:

Read 30 minutes for 100 Book Challenge every night.

*Students need to have multiplication facts memorized! If they don’t it’s important for them to memorize them. Students need to study Multiplication Chart. There will be a multiplication fast facts test next week

100 Book Challenge Goals

  Good: 94 steps

 Better: 180 steps

*The theme of our Fall Festival basket is Gamecocks. Please send in any Gamecock related items to fill our basket. It's important to turn in the items ASAP. Thanks!

Week of October 6th

Ride the Wave to Learning…

Reading- This week we will finish reading the novel Wonder by R.J. Palacio. We will discuss the plot of the story. (Wonder Vocabulary Test Friday) Parents are invited to come to the Buddy Bench Ceremony at 8:30am Friday.

ELA- In addition, they will learn how to use quotation marks. (Test on Quotation Marks Thursday October 9^th)  

Math- This week we will focus on learning a variety of strategies for solving multiplication problems with larger numbers.

Science- We will continue our unit on Animals. Students will be learning about animals’ senses.

Social Studies

- We will discuss the French and Spanish colonies in North America. Students will learn about their government, religion, economy, and lifestyle.

News from the Beach…

October 6^th-10^th: Walk to School Week (Lego theme)

October 8^th: Walk to School Day (Dress as Lego Movie character)

October 10^th: Buddy Bench ceremony at 8:30am

October 10^th: Fire Prevention Assembly at 1:00pm

Surfer of the Week

Eli is our surfer of the week. He has displayed the life skill of patience. He waits calmly in all situations. Way to go Eli!

100 Book Challenge Goals

  Good: 83 steps

 Better: 160 steps

Week of September 29th

Ride the Wave to Learning…

Reading- This week will continue reading the novel Wonder by R.J. Palacio.

ELA- Students will be writing advice about bullying situations to the younger grades. In addition, they will learn how to use quotation marks. (Test on Quotation Marks Wednesday October 8^th)

Math- This week we will focus on subtracting large numbers using a variety of strategies.  

Science- We will continue our unit on Animals. (Test on Classification of Organisms Thursday)

Social Studies- We will continue to discuss the famous explorers. Explorer test will be on Wednesday, October 1^st. (See Study Guide in Social Studies notebook) In addition, we will begin discussing the Columbian Exchange.

News from the Beach…

October 1^st:  Fall Picture Orders are Due (Make-Up Pictures, 10/21)

Surfer of the Week

Ethan is our surfer of the week. He has displayed the life skill of integrity. He is always doing what is right. Way to go Ethan!

100 Book Challenge Goals

  Good: 72 steps

 Better: 140 steps

*Return Signed Papers Folder. Remember to review the material with your child and go over their errors. Thank you!