Wacky Wednesday

Uh oh!  I can feel the pace quickening around here.  We were super busy today!  Many students used their time responsibly, and shouldn't have too much to finish for homework tonight.  Here is a list of what is due by tomorrow morning (some have finished some of these things):

• Reading: Log; ABC book for Loser due on Monday
• Spelling: finish worksheet; study words
• Math: finish marbles worksheet
• Science: finish Heat Test Redo (many students got a D or F, and so all are redoing the multiple choice portion for now, and revising the ORQ by next week...more info on that later)

Eek! Busy busy!  Have a great night!

Terrific Tuesday

Howdy!
Our guest Dr. Seuss reader today was none other than Tim Tebow!!!  Check out his rendition of Green Eggs and Ham here. SO COOL!

Tonight's homework is as follows:

• Reading: Log
• Spelling: study words
• Science: Re-read pages 420-423 in science book to prep for review "quiz" tomorrow
• students are welcome to use this reading for their reading log
• Social Studies: finish Pacific States worksheet

Have a great evening!

BOOK FAIR!

I almost forgot!!!!
Tomorrow we will be visiting the Book Fair.  Please bring money if you plan to shop! 
We will be visiting again on Friday.

Monday

Hello all!  There is no written homework tonight.  However, students still need to read for their log, and begin studying spelling words.

Please check your child's yellow folder for important information, including a book character contest and special celebration on Friday for Read Across America day!    Also, please read the yellow 4th Grade Follow Up detailing ORQ revisions, upcoming events, and what we're learning about this week.

Have a great week!

Terrific Tuesday!

I hope everyone enjoyed their 3 day weekend! Tonight there is no written homework. Don't forget reading log and to start studying the new list of spelling words. As a reward for winning the 4th grade healthy fitness challenege we will be having extra gym time tomorrow! Be sure to wear tennis shoes.

Have a great night!
Ms. Sothen (student teacher)

Fabulous Friday

Hello!
Although we normally do not have weekend homework, there is a science quiz on Tuesday.  A study guide came home today that is also fill in the blank EXTRA CREDIT review, with a word bank, and using book is fine.  Therefore EVERYONE should get this done! :)

Also, don't forget there is no school on Monday! 
Happy 3-day weekend,
Sarah Price

Wednesday

Hi everyone!  We had a wonderful Valentine's Day party today.  Thanks to everyone who donated to our delicious spread of food and treats!  I think we all had a great time. 

Tonight's homework is:

• Reading: Log
• Spelling: Study words (it's already Wednesday, and these words are HARD! There will be a worksheet tomorrow to help study)
• DR Quiz on Friday (last week's were overall ROUGH--please be studying these questions/answers each night)

Have a great evening!
SJP

Thursday

Sorry if you missed me yesterday!  Here's tonight's homework:

• Reading: Log (no quiz tomorrow!)
• Spelling: study for test tomorrow
• Study for DR Quiz
• Fill out and get Healthy Week Challenge signed (4 servings fruit/veggies)

Please don't forget to send in a box for Valentine's Day--we will be decorating them either tomorrow or Monday. 

Also, if you're wondering why there hasn't been any math homework...here's the update.  We're working on comparing fractions using <, >, and = symbols, as well as explaining their comparison using common denominators, benchmark fractions, or fraction models.  This is an extremely difficult set of targets, and I'm teaching multiple ways to approach these problems.  We have been working on these all week, and I think students are finally getting the hang of it.  I didn't want to send homework home yet because a) it stresses out our 4th graders; and b) it stresses out our parents!!! :)  Next week, expect the homework load to pick back up in math. Meanwhile, if you'd like to practice with your child (or just see how they're doing), google "comparing fractions games for kids" or something similar, and there are plenty of online games to try.  Better yet, just give them two fractions, and see if they can tell you which is greater or less and EXPLAIN WHY!  Our magic words this week have been, "Ok, PROVE IT!" so I'm sure they'll love to hear you saying it too. Hehe.

Have a great night, and best of luck to our Academic Team today against Northern! Woot woot!

Tuesday

Hello!  Here is tonight's homework:

• Reading: Log
• PE: Healthy Week Challenge: no soft drinks/sugary drinks today...parent signature required
• Science: Test on Thursday--study guide sent home today (see below for e-copy)

Have a great night!

States of Matter Study Guide

Test: Thursday, February 9, 2012

Things to Know/Review:

·       Chapter 11 in your textbook (pages 313-343)-use chapter review to help you study! J

·       Be able to describe the particles in a solid, liquid, and gas

o   Solid: particles close together, fixed position, organized

o   Liquid: particles close together, slide past one another (no fixed position)

o   Gas: particles far apart, no fixed shape or volume

·       Be able to describe the particles when changing states

o   From solid to liquid; from liquid to gas; from gas to liquid; from liquid to solid

§  For example, when a solid becomes a liquid, the particles  begin to move slowly, spread out, and slide past one another.

§  When do you add heat?  When do you take away heat?

§  Google “Study Jams Matter” for video, song, vocab, and quiz!

·       Define matter (anything that has mass and takes up space)

·       Evaporation is the change from liquid to gas (so what happens to the particles?)

·       Condensation is the change from gas to liquid (so what happens to the particles?)

·       Difference between physical and chemical changes (and some examples of each)

·       Describe density and why some things sink and some things float

Monday

There is no written homework tonight.  Here's tonight's to do list:

• Look through yellow folder / Fourth Grade Follow Up
• Reading: Log (reading a chapter book in class this week and next)
• Science: Test Thursday on Matter
• Spelling: study words (they're very tricky this week!)
• Fill out Mr. Fields' Health Week Challenge and get signed for credit; please send back tomorrow!

Also, remember we are collecting boxes or other containers for Valentine boxes.  Please send in as many as you can! :) THANKS!
Have a great evening,
Mrs. Price

Wednesday

Tomorrow is our Disney Radio Dance party from 9:30-10:30.  Please remind students to wear tennis shoes!

Tonight's homework is:

• Social Studies: TEST TOMORROW!  Read about Southwest States in book...
• State/Capital Practice website:
• http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm
• Math: Worksheet--Subtracting Fractions (don't use the pictures if they confuse you!)
• Spelling: Study words
• Reading: Log; quiz Friday

Also, please plan to eat at Giovanni's tomorrow for Spirit Day! :)