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!