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