Week of February 1st

Ride the Wave to Learning…

Math- We will review adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers. We will learn how to convert mixed numbers to improper fractions and improper fractions to mixed numbers.

 

Reading- We will begin looking at text features of informational text.

ELA/Writing- We will look at commonly misused homophones and verb tenses. We will look at comparing two different texts and finding the common theme and writing an analysis. 

 

Social Studies- We will continue learning about the Articles of Confederation and our U.S. Constitution.

 

Science-

We will begin learning about distinct environments and focusing on Rivers and Streams to decorate our room in this environment.

 

News from the Beach…

February 2nd- Science Fun Night/PTA Science Fair 6:30 pm

February 3^rd- 4th grade field trip to orchestra

February 12th- Valentine's Day Parties 1:00-1:30

February 15th-19- Jump Rope for Heart week

February 16th- Interim reports go home

 

Surfer of the Week

The surfer of the week is Gracy. She has shown the life skill of organization by putting her papers in the correct place and keeping an organized desk. Way to go Gracy!    

 

Upcoming Tests/Projects:

Friday: Homophones and Verb Tense Test

Homework for the Week

*Read 100 BC 2 steps every night

*Students will pick one animal and one plant from the Rivers and Streams environment and then create each one to go in our classroom. Students are also encouraged to bring in any props, gear, or stuffed animals that represent or belong in/near Rivers and Streams!

100 Book Challenge Goals

  Good: 253 steps

 Better: 460 steps

Week of January 25th

Ride the Wave to Learning…

Math- We will review equivalent fractions and comparing fractions. We will discuss adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers.

 

Reading- We will continue our unit on Poetry and discuss the different types of poetry and identify the theme in poetry. Students present their poem at the Poetry Café.

ELA/Writing- We will look at commonly misused homophones and verb tenses. We will look at comparing two different texts and finding the common theme and writing an analysis. 

 

Social Studies- We will finish learning about the important women and African Americans of the Revolutionary War. We will begin learning about the Articles of Confederation.

 

Science-

We will begin learning about distinct environments and focusing on Rivers and Streams to decorate our room in this environment.

 

News from the Beach…

 

January 27th- 2nd 9 Weeks Awards Day at 8:30am in the cafeteria

January 27^th- Poetry Café 9:00am-10:00am in the cafeteria

February 2nd- Science Fun Night/PTA Science Fair 6:30 pm

 

Surfer of the Week

The surfer of the week is Turner. He has shown the life skill of integrity by being honest in all situations. Way to go Turner!    

 

Upcoming Tests/Projects:

Wednesday: Light Unit Test    

 

Homework for the Week

*Read 100 BC 2 steps every night

* Poetry Café: Our Poetry Café will be January 27^th @ 9:00am  - 10:00am in the library. Students have turned in their poems and they approved. Students have been given a sheet with more detailed info about their presentation for the day. They will present a poem that’s been memorized.

*Science:

Study Light notes study guide in Science notebook. Test will be Wednesday, January 23^rd.

100 Book Challenge Goals

  Good: 242 steps

 Better: 440 steps

Week of January 5th

Ride the Wave to Learning…

Math- We will begin discussing unit fractions and equivalent fractions.

 

Reading- We will continue our unit on Poetry and discuss the elements of a poem. Students should continue preparing for the Poetry Café.

ELA/Writing- We will discuss the rules for using quotation marks in their writing. We will also be looking at examples of extended metaphors with the intention of writing our own extended metaphors.

 

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

 

Science-

We will begin our unit on Light and the properties of light.

 

News from the Beach…

 

January 15th- OES Spelling Bee

January 12^th-CPR training

January 18th- MLK Holiday (No School)

January 19th- Report Cards

January 21st- Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night

January 22nd- 2nd 9 Weeks Awards Day

 

 

Surfer of the Week

I will be picking a surfer of the week next week. I can’t wait to see all the life skills represented in the classroom.     

Upcoming Tests/Projects:

Next Thursday: Key Battles of the Revolutionary War Test 

Homework for the Week

*Read 100 BC 2 steps every night

* Poetry Café: Our Poetry Café will be January 27^th @ 9:00am  - 10:00am in the library. Students will need to have their poem approved by me with a copy of their poem turned in by Friday the 8^th. Students have been given a sheet with more detailed info about their presentation for the day. They will present a poem that’s been memorized.

100 Book Challenge Goals

  Good: 209 steps

 Better: 380 steps