Week of January 20th

Ride the Wave to Learning…

Reading- We will continue our poetry unit. Students will learn about different types of poetry and work on their poetry notebook. Students will create original poems.

ELA- Students will finish creating their action plan posters.  They will begin presenting their posters. (Capitalization Test Wednesday)

Math- Students will learn how to add/subtract mixed numbers.

Science- Students will begin learning about magnetism. (Electricity Test Wednesday)

Social Studies

- We will continue discussing the major battles of the Revolutionary War. (Rev. War Battles Test Friday)

News from the Beach…

Jan. 19th – MLK Holiday (No School)

Jan. 20th – 2nd 9-Weeks Report Cards

Jan. 23rd – School Spirit Day (Wear an OES shirt)

Jan. 23rd – 2nd 9-Weeks Awards Day: 3rd & 4th @ 8:30am, 1st & 2nd @ 9:30am

Feb. 3rd – PTA/Science Fair; 6:30pm in our school’s cafeteria

 

Surfer of the Week

 

Timberlea Cooke is the surfer of the week. She has shown the life skill of friendship by being a friend to all classmates. Way to go Timberlea!

 

Upcoming Tests/Projects:

Tuesday:

Wednesday: Electricity Test; Capitalization Test

Thursday:

Friday: Key Battles of Revolutionary War Test; Math 4 Today Test

100 Book Challenge Goals

  Good: 220 steps

 Better: 400 steps

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

Week of November 17th

Ride the Wave to Learning…

Reading- This week we will be reading informational articles about the 3 R’s (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle). Students will be reviewing text features. (Test on Text Features Thursday)

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 continue practicing long division. (Test on Long Division Friday)

Science- Students will begin learning about light and the properties of light.

Social Studies

- Students will learn about slavery and indentured servants. (Test on Triangular Trade and Slavery Tuesday)  In addition, students will learn about the events that led to the American Revolution.

News from the Beach…

Nov. 19th – Thanksgiving Dinner in the Cafeteria

Nov. 20th – PTA Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night

Nov. 21st – OES School Spirit Day

Nov. 21st – End of PTA Attraction Coupon Book Fundraiser being

Nov. 24th – 2nd 9-Week’s Interim Reports

Nov. 26th thru 28th – Thanksgiving Break

 

Surfer of the Week

Amiah is our surfer of the week. She has displayed the life skill of flexibility. She is able to alter plans when necessary. Way to go Amiah!

Upcoming Tests/Projects:

Tuesday: Triangular Trade and Slavery Test

 

Thursday: Text Features Test

 

Friday: Division Test

Homework for the Week:

Read 30 minutes for 100 Book Challenge every night.

*Study Text Features notes in Reading notebook.

*Study Triangular Trade and Slavery notes.

*Complete the division practice sheet.

*Bring in landfill materials by Thursday.

100 Book Challenge Goals

  Good: 149 steps

 Better: 280 steps

Week of November 10th

Ride the Wave to Learning…

Reading- This week we will continue learning. We will finish reading the informational book, War of the Woods.

ELA- Students will learn the rules for using commas in their writing.

Math- This week we’ll be practicing long division.

Science- Students will learn about the five distinct environments (polar regions, swamps, rivers and streams, deserts, and tropical rainforests). Test on Distinct Environments Friday

Social Studies

- Students will learn about slavery and indentured servants. (Test on Triangular Trade and Slavery next Tuesday)  In addition, students will learn about the events that led to the American Revolution.

News from the Beach…

Nov. 11th – Veteran’s Day Program, 9:00am

Nov. 14th – Doughnuts with Dad; 7:00am to 7:30am in the cafeteria

Nov. 14th – Christmas Pictures

Nov. 19th – Thanksgiving Dinner in the Cafeteria

Nov. 20th – PTA Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night

Nov. 21st – OES School Spirit Day

Nov. 21st – End of PTA Attraction Coupon Book Fundraiser

 

Surfer of the Week

Sandra is our surfer of the week. She has displayed the life skill of perseverance. She doesn’t give up on her work. Way to go Sandra!

Upcoming Tests/Projects:

Friday: Vocabulary Test; Distinct Environments Test

 

*Test on Triangular Trade and Slavery next Tuesday

100 Book Challenge Goals

  Good: 138 steps

 Better: 260 steps

Week of November 3rd

Ride the Wave to Learning…

Reading- This week we will continue learning about informational text features. We will continue reading the informational book, War of the Woods.

ELA- Students will be learning about conjunctions and writing an argumentative paragraph. They will write an argument either supporting loggers or environmentalists.

Math- This week we’ll continue reviewing multiplication and starting division. (Multiplication fast facts Retest Friday)

Science- Students will learn about the five distinct environments (polar regions, swamps, rivers and streams, deserts, and tropical rainforests).

Social Studies- We will review the 13 original colonies (Test on Wednesday). Students will begin learning about slavery and indentured servants.

News from the Beach…

Nov. 4^th- Election Day (No School)

Nov. 6^th- Brattonsville Field Trip

Nov. 6th – Boiling Springs Middle Student Spotlight; 6:00 @ BSM Auditorium

Nov. 11th – Veteran’s Day Program, 9:00am

Nov. 14th – Doughnuts with Dad; 7:00am to 7:30am in the cafeteria

Nov. 14th – Christmas Pictures

 Surfer of the Week

Aidan is our surfer of the week. He has displayed the life skill of integrity. He acts according to what’s right and wrong. Way to go Aidan!

Upcoming Tests/Projects:

Tuesday: No School

Wednesday: 13 Original Colonies Test

Thursday: Field Trip

Friday: Multiplication Fast Facts Retest; Informational Text Features Test; Conjunctions Test

100 Book Challenge Goals

  Good: 127 steps

 Better: 240 steps

Way to go to the following students for passing their multiplication fast facts test:

Zamya

Michael

Jada

Eli

Sandra