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