Week of December 14th

Ride the Wave to Learning…

Math- We will discuss steps for solving word problems and review multiplying and dividing larger numbers.

 

Reading- We will continue our unit on Poetry and discuss the elements of a poem.

ELA/Writing- We will share our Tall Tales and write a narrative about a problem Santa Claus has encountered.

 

Social Studies- We will continue discussing the battles of the Revolutionary War. Students will be writing a haiku for each battle.

 

Science-

We will finish our Astronomy unit. We will discuss shadows and how they prove the Earth’s rotation. (Test on Shadows Wednesday)

News from the Beach…

 

December 15^th: PTA/4th grade Christmas Program 6:30 pm; Students will need to be in the gym seated by 6:10 pm

December 17: Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night

December 18: 4th grade Christmas program encore @8:30 am, Christmas parties 9:30 am -10:15 am, Students dismissed at 11:00

 

 

Surfer of the Week

I will be picking a surfer of the week when we return from the Christmas Break.

Upcoming Tests/Projects:

Wednesday: Science Shadows Test

 

Thursday: Math Word Problem Test

Homework for the Week

*Read 100 BC 2 steps every night

* Lunar Log: Students will draw the moon each night for the month of December and notice how the moon phases change throughout the month. If students can’t see the moon they will need to write “can’t been seen.”  Parents should initial each night. This will be a test grade in Science. (Lunar Log is due 12-18)

100 Book Challenge Goals

  Good: 198 steps

 Better: 360 steps

Field Trip to Brattonsville

The Brattonsville field trip was an educational experience for all students! They were able to discover the lifestyle of colonists during the Revolutionary time period.

 

 

Students listened to how women help the wounded soldiers. They learned that the women helped the wounded loyalists and patriots.

 

Students learned how to march like soldiers during the Revolutionary War!

Students learned that not all people picked a side....loyalist or patriot. Some people just wanted the war to be over no matter what side won.

Students learned about the lifestyle of slaves during the Revolutionary War.

Students were able to split up into groups and scout out the land. They were able to see the landscape that the Revolutionary War soldiers saw in battle.

Week of November 16th

Ride the Wave to Learning…

Math- We will continue discussing long division.

 

Reading- We will finish reading the novel Wonder by R.J. Palacio. We will be focusing on story elements from Wonder and other fictional stories.

ELA/Writing- We will look at infographics and create an infographic about the CCA. We will discuss capitalization rules. Don’t forget to check out our blog and sign the pledge to choose kindness: http://spreadkindnessoes.blogspot.com/

 

Social Studies- We will discuss the events that led to the Revolutionary War.

 

Science- We will continue our Astronomy unit. We will review planets, characteristics of the sun/moon, and seasons. We will discuss the reasons for day and night. (Astronomy Test #1 Tuesday-Nov. 24^th)

News from the Beach…

Nov. 16th thru 20th – American Education Week

Nov. 18th – Thanksgiving Lunch

Nov. 19th – Original Works Orders are Due

Nov. 19th – PTA Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night

Nov. 20th – School Spirit Day

Nov. 25 thru 27th – Thanksgiving Holidays

 

Surfer of the Week

The surfer of the week is Ava. She has displayed the life skill of effort. She tries her best on every assignment. Way to go Ava!

Upcoming Tests/Projects:

Friday- Kindness Website sheet due; Final Wonder Test

Next Tuesday: Capitalization Test; Astronomy Test

Homework for the Week

*Read 100 BC 2 steps every night

*Students will need to complete the Kindness website sheet where they will think of at least 5 people they know to share the website and have them sign the kindness pledge. The sheet is due Friday November 20^th.

*Study Story Elements chart for Wonder Test

Nov. 18^th -Thanksgiving Lunch at 12:40 – 1:10pm (Send in payment in envelope sent home with student- Adult lunch: $3.50 Child lunch: $2.15) Payment due Nov. 11^th and Tickets go home Nov. 16^th

100 Book Challenge Goals

  Good: 165 steps

 Better: 300 steps

"Choose Kind" Update

 

 

We have learned there are many difficulties a person endures with a facial deformity by reading the book Wonder by R.J. Palacio. Auggie Pullman is just like any normal ten-year-old boy. He likes a lot of the same things as the 4th graders at OES. However, he does have a noticeable difference that takes people by surprise. We have all come to love Auggie Pullman even though he is a fictional character. He does represent children everywhere with facial deformities. In our PBL, we will continue to learn about this great organization CCA that helps those children like Auggie. Go to the following link to find out more about the CCA, Children's Craniofacial Association.

 

CCA organization: http://www.ccakids.com/index.html

 

We will begin researching and creating videos to inform others about this great organization. Students will create a script for their video and then we will record the videos. We will post our videos on our "Spread Kindness" blog. See below for the website.

Blog: http://spreadkindnessoes.blogspot.com/

 

You can also pledge to choose kind. You just scroll to the bottom of the above blog and sign up. Let's all choose kind! What a difference that would make!

 



Student Led Parent/Teacher Conferences

It's the end of the first nine weeks. Wow...time really does fly by. I've enjoyed the beginning of the year and look forward to the rest of the year! This week is designated for parents to come and hear from their child how they are doing in the classroom. The conference dates are this Tuesday and Thursday! The below link is to our volunteer spot to sign up for your time to speak specifically about your child's strengths and areas to improve in the classroom. I hope everyone can come out! I look forward to seeing you all soon! If you have a problem with the website please email me at Stephanie.Gidaro@spartanburg2.k12.sc.us

Volunteer Spot Sign-Up: (There are still several spots available)
https://www.volunteerspot.com/Activities#!/1258423/jobs/edit

Columbian Exchange

Students have been learning about the Columbian Exchnge in Social Studies. We have learned that the Columbian Exchange is the trading of goods between the Old World and the New World. The Native Americans were living in the New World at this time, so they exchanged goods with the Europeans from the Old World. Check out the map below:

Hmmm I wonder if anyone can comment and tell me one good that came from the Old World or one good that came from the New World?




Also, check out Tutiana's "What's for Dinner" assignment. She wrote about her favorite meal and explained what she wouldn't be able to have if she lived during the Columbian Exchange time.

Walk to School Day

Students were able to carry their health related signs during Walk to School Day. We had a great day celebrating the importance of having a healthy lifestyle! Way to go guys! You have a healthy future ahead of you!

Boosterthon!!

Hey there! It's that exciting time of year again! Boosterthon is here! Super Sabrina and Awesome Angela are the leaders of the Boosterthon and they meet up with those from our class that registered last night on funrun.com! Way to go Marley, Caitlin, Raegan, Emma June, and Gracy! There is still time to register and get pledges! This is a great way to raise money for your school!

Week of September 28th

Ride the Wave to Learning…

Math- We will continue discussing strategies for adding and subtracting numbers. (Remember to review multiplication facts every night to be ready for the fast facts test Friday.)

 

Reading- We will continue to read the novel Wonder by R.J. Palacio. We will continue to focus on character traits and using evidence from the text to support conclusions. In addition, we will discuss ways to determine meanings of unknown words. (Wonder Vocabulary Test Tuesday)

ELA/Writing- We will learn about the purpose of conjunctions, examples, and how to use them properly.   (Test Friday) We will discuss List Articles as well.

 

Social Studies- We will continue our Explorers unit. They will learn about specific explorers and their accomplishments. (Test Friday)

 

Science-

We will continue our Weather unit. We will discuss clouds and the weather cycle.

News from the Beach…

Sept. 30th – Boosterthon Kickoff

Oct. 5^th – 9^th – Walk to School Week

Oct. 5^th- Fall Pictures Order due

Oct. 9^th –Fun Run

 

Surfer of the Week

The surfer of the week is Emma June. She has displayed the life skill of communication. She is able to articulate her thoughts and ideas in a way that everyone can understand. Way to go Emma June!

Upcoming Tests/Projects:

Tuesday- Wonder Vocabulary Test

Friday- Conjunctions Test; Explorers Test; Multiplication fast facts Test

100 Book Challenge Goals

  Good: 77 steps

 Better: 140 steps

New master of multiplication

Welcome to the elite Masters of Multiplication Club, Genivea! Remember to keep studying multiplication facts to join the wall of fame! 100 multiplication facts in 6 minutes.....you can do it!

Dress Like a Pirate Day

Today was "Dress Like a Pirate Day." Check out who sported their pirate attire! Don't mess with these scalawags! 

More book buddy pictures

We love our kindergarten buddies!

Week of Septemner 21st

Ride the Wave to Learning…

Math- We will begin discussing strategies for adding and subtracting numbers. (Remember to review multiplication facts every night to be ready for the fast facts test Friday.)

 

Reading- We will continue to read the novel Wonder by R.J. Palacio. We will continue to focus on character traits and using evidence from the text to support conclusions.

ELA/Writing- We will learn about the purpose of conjunctions, examples, and how to use them properly.   

 

Social Studies- We will begin our Explorers unit. They will learn the reasons for exploration and begin to learn specific explorers and their accomplishments.

 

Science-

We will review Safety Procedures and Investigation steps. We will begin our Weather unit. (Test on Safety Procedures and Scientific Steps Wednesday)

News from the Beach…

Sept. 25th – OES School Spirit Day

Sept. 30th – Boosterthon Kickoff

Oct. 5^th- Fall Pictures Order due

 

Surfer of the Week

The surfer of the week is Raegan. She has displayed the life skill of collaboration. She is always working well on group assignments and makes an effort to be on task at all times. Way to go Raegan!

Upcoming Tests/Projects:

Wednesday- Safety Procedures and Scientific Steps Test

Friday- Multiplication fast facts Test

*Test on Vocabulary words next Tuesday, 9-29

Homework for the Week

(Please refer to your student’s agenda for daily homework. This is only an outline.)

*Read 100 BC 2 steps every night

*New Wonder vocabulary flashcards due Wednesday.

*Study multiplication facts- Multiplication fast facts test Friday

100 Book Challenge Goals

  Good: 66 steps

 Better: 120 steps

Book Buddies

 

 

 

We have partnered with Mrs. Kent's kindergarten class to form book buddies. The students got to pick a buddy and bring books to read to their buddy. We visit them on Fridays at 1:00 pm. This past Friday they sat outside in the pretty weather and read with them. After reading, the fourth graders asked their buddies questions about the book they read. We look forward to visiting them again soon!  

 

 

 

Week of September 14th

Ride the Wave to Learning…

Math- We will continue to discuss techniques for rounding. (Remember to review multiplication facts every night to be ready for the fast facts test Friday.)

 

Reading- We will continue to read the novel Wonder by R.J. Palacio. We will focus on character traits and using evidence from the text to support conclusions. (Test on Greek/Latin root “cor” vocabulary words Friday)

ELA/Writing- We will learn about the friendly letter format. Students will write a friendly letter to someone of their choice.

 

Social Studies- We will finish up the culture of the five Native American groups that populated North America. We will begin discussing the early explorers. (Test on the Native Americans Tuesday)

 

Science-

We will review the difference between the manipulated variable and responding variable in an experiment. (Test on Safety Procedures and Scientific Steps Wednesday-Sept. 23^rd of next week)

 

Surfer of the Week

The surfer of the week is Brason. He has displayed the life skill of common sense. He has the ability to think things through logically. Way to go Brason!

3....2.....1 Blast Off!

Rocket Launch

This week students were able to use the steps of a scientific experiment to construct a rocket out of paper with a partner. Students learned the steps scientists use to conduct an experiment. The class came up with a testable question: Does the length of a rocket determine the distance it can travel? Then they were able to work with a partner to measure their rocket. The materials needed for the experiment were scissors, tape, paper, and rulers. Students launched their rockets and measured the distance their rocket traveled.

Estella is putting her rocket on the pipe.

 

 

 

Ava is launching her rocket with as much force as possible.

 

 

 

Jesse is really wanting his rocket to go far!

 

 

 

Raegan and Veronica's rocket traveled the farthest! The rocket traveled a total of 27 meters! Way to go girls!!

 

 

 

Everyone did a great job building rockets! Proud of all our scientists!!

New Masters of Multiplication

Way to go Jeremiah and Tyler for passing the multiplication fast facts test!!

You guys have been added to the hall of fame. Who will make it on the wall tomorrow?

Week of September 8th

Ride the Wave to Learning…

Math- We will discuss techniques for rounding. (Remember to review multiplication facts every night to be ready for the fast facts test Friday.)

 

Reading- We will continue to read the novel Wonder by R.J. Palacio. We will focus on character traits and using evidence from the text to support conclusions.   

ELA/Writing- We will begin to polish and publish memoirs. In addition, students will learn about the friendly letter format.  

 

Social Studies- We will finish up the culture of the five Native American groups that populated North America. (Test on the Native Americans Friday)

 

Science-

We will learn about the steps to a scientific investigation. Students will use the steps to conduct a rocket experiment.

News from the Beach…

Sept. 15th – PTA Open House; 6:30-7:30pm in the cafeteria

Sept. 17th – 1st 9-week Interim Reports

Sept. 18th – Goodies with Grandparents (4th grade); 7:00-7:30am in the cafeteria

 

Surfer of the Week

The surfer of the week is Genivea. She has displayed the life skill of flexibility. She has the ability to alter plans when needed. Way to go Genivea !

Upcoming Tests/Projects:

Friday- Native American Test; Multiplication fast facts Test

 

*There will be unannounced pop tests throughout the year. Therefore, it’s important to ask questions during class and study notes when needed.

Homework for the Week

(Please refer to your student’s agenda for daily homework. This is only an outline.)

*Read 100 BC 2 steps every night

*Study Native American flashcards/notes/map: test Friday

*Study multiplication facts- Multiplication fast facts test Friday

100 Book Challenge Goals

  Good: 44 steps

 Better: 80 steps

Week of August 31st

Ride the Wave to Learning…

Math- We will review place value and begin discussing techniques for rounding. (Remember to review multiplication facts every night to be ready for the fast facts test Friday.)

 

Reading- We will continue to read the novel Wonder by R.J. Palacio. We will discuss point-of-view and story elements.  

ELA/Writing- We will continue to craft our memoirs and begin to revise and edit. In addition, the complete sentence test will be Tuesday.

 

Social Studies- We will continue learning about the culture of the five Native American groups that populated North America. Students will begin building one of the Native American homes.

 

Science-

We will review the Process Skills: Observing, predicting, and inferencing. (We will have the Process Skills Test Wednesday)

News from the Beach…

September 1st- Math MAP test

September2nd-RSVPs are due for “Goodies with Grandparents”

September 3rd – Fall pictures (Dress your best!)

September 4^th- College Colors Day

September 7^th- Labor Day Holiday (No School)

 

Surfer of the Week

The surfer of the week is Tyler. He has displayed the life skill of perseverance. He doesn’t give up on problem solving during math. Way to go Tyler!

Upcoming Tests/Projects:

Tuesday-Complete Sentence Test

Wednesday- Process Skills Test; Vocabulary Test

Friday- Multiplication fast facts Test

*There will be unannounced pop tests throughout the year. Therefore, it’s important to ask questions during class and study notes when needed.

Homework for the Week

(Please refer to your student’s agenda for daily homework. This is only an outline.)

*Read 100 BC 2 steps every night

*Study multiplication facts- Multiplication fast facts test Friday

*Vocabulary flashcards due Tuesday

*Study vocabulary words using flashcards.

*Study process skills notes

100 Book Challenge Goals

  Good: 33 steps

 Better: 60 steps