monday april 23, 2018

Good morning everyone,

I hope you all had a fabulous weekend. This morning students wrote their vocabulary and spelling quizzes and did a wonderful job! We went over some new vocabulary for next week's quizzes and then got down to work writing out the rest of our myths.

Important Reminders:

For those of you going on the field trip, the permission form and fee are both due Wednesday April 25. Additionally, we are still waiting on many letters of intent. Please bring them in as soon as possible.

homework:

READING & LANGUAGE:

• Sign your quizzes from today.
• Spelling and vocabulary quizzes on Monday April 30, 2018
• Finish the rough draft of your myth. Refer to the checklist below. Make sure you have:

1. A clear beginning, middle, and end.
2. That whatever you are explaining about the world is clear (how mountains were formed etc).
3. That you have a clear problem and solution.
4. That your solution clearly leads to number 2.

SCIENCE:

• Unit 8 test has been moved to tomorrow. Lucky you! One more day to study.

Study Guide

Extra help doc (pages 35-42)

friday april 20, 2018

We had a great morning discussing the Cold War and debating communism and capitalism. Afterwards, in Math, we learned how to use protractors to measure and draw angles. Way to go everyone, you really impressed me!

homework:

READING & LANGUAGE:

• Spelling and vocabulary quizzes on Monday April 23, 2018

SCIENCE:

• Unit 8 test on Monday April 23, 2018

thursday april 19, 2018

homework:

MATH:

• 11.2 worksheet
• Bring in a protractor tomorrow!

READING & LANGUAGE:

• Spelling and vocabulary tests on Monday April 23, 2018
• Preposition booklet and IXL skills due tomorrow (don't forget to write the IXL scores in your assignment book)

SCIENCE:

• We are almost finished Unit 8 Changes in Matter so a test is coming up soon. Here are the links to the Study Guide and the extra help document (pages 35-42). Start studying early!

Extra Help

Study Guide

wednesday april 18, 2018

homework:

Important Reminder: You will need a protractor for Friday's Math class. You can buy them at 9x9. Please ask your parents to help you get one.

Homework:

Language & Reading:

* Spelling and vocabulary quizzes on Monday April 23, 2018

*Preposition booklet and IXL G1-G4 (ELL: Grade 2: T1-T2) due Friday April 20th, 2018

*Tonight please fill out the myth sheet I gave you and write 1 paragraph of your myth.

tuesday april 17, 2018

Hi everyone,

Today in our grammar class we learned all about prepositions. The students caught on quickly and did a good job of identifying the prepositional phrase within a variety of sentences. Later in the morning we read Wonder aloud and discussed it. Afterwards, in the afternoon, we read another myth and this time had the students act it out, which was very funny for all of us! They then split into groups to pick out the theme of the myth before answering some comprehension questions. Lastly, we started the brainstorm process for students to begin writing their very own myths. There were a lot of great, creative ideas going around the class so I am excited to see what they can come up with.

homework:

LANGUAGE & READING:

• Spelling and vocabulary quizzes on Monday April 23, 2018
• Your preposition booklet and the IXL skills below are all due on Friday April 20th. You should try to reach at least 80% in all of the IXL skills. For ELL students, please do grade 2 Language T1-T2 skills. Everyone should write their IXL scores in their assignment book.

IXL: Language: Prepositions

1. G.1 Identify prepositions
2. G.2 Identify prepositions and their objects
3. G.3 Identify prepositional phrases
4. G.4 Prepositions: review

monday april 16, 2018

Hi everyone,

Today was a special one because we welcomed a new student to our class from Shanghai. Ayumi, we are happy to have you as part of our class!

Today we:

• Talked about the Cold War in Social Studies
• Related angles and circles to fractions in Math
• Read and discussed Wonder
• Wrote spelling and vocabulary quizzes

homework:

LANGUAGE & READING:

• Legends spelling and vocabulary test Monday April 23, 2018
• Please do your corrections and sign today's tests
• Write a sentence with each of your vocabulary words. This can be done in your Word Work notebook.

friday april 13, 2018

Happy Friday everyone!

We had a great today. We finished up our science investigation on the rate of evaporation, read Wonder aloud, read and analyzed a couple of myths and legends, and talked about chemical changes in Science.

homework:

LANGUAGE & WRITING:

• Legends spelling and vocabulary test on Monday April 16, 2018
• Hummingbird legend questions

SCIENCE:

• Watch Unit 8 Lesson 3 online and write down three things that you learned in your Science notebook. Be clear!

THURSday april 12, 2018

Hi everyone,

Thanks for a great day. We enjoyed a few different hands on Science experiments and read another myth. The kids are doing a great job of explaining their thinking as they pull out the themes and lessons in the folktales we are reading.

homework:

LANGUAGE & WRITING:

• Spelling and vocabulary test Monday April 16, 2018

SCIENCE:

• Watch Unit 8 Lesson 2 online

wednesday april 11, 2018

Students enjoyed their day of specialty classes!

Reminder: Tomorrow is picture day for the class! Come in your formal uniforms with your hair and teeth brushed and ready to SMILE!

homework:

LANGUAGE & READING:

• Legends spelling and vocabulary tests on Monday April 16, 2018
• Choose 5 vocab words and make good, creative sentences with them in your word work notebooks. Highlight the word in each sentence.
• ELL: Write all vocabulary words ten times
• Journal: Write 1 page about ANYTHING you like! ELL students, you may write one page double spaced.

tuesday april 10, 2018

Good afternoon all,

Today was a busy one! We began with Easter Mass followed up with an Egg Hunt and some other fun activities to celebrate the holiday.

A special shout out to our two angels of the week, Ahmrae and Victoria, who were recognized at morning assembly yesterday for being helpful students with good attitudes! Keep up the good work girls!

homework:

MATH:

• Page 411-413 even numbers
• Page 414 # 18-20

monday april 9, 2018

Good afternoon everyone and welcome back! It was wonderful to see all of you today and to hear the stories of your break.

This morning was all about Math! Reviewing the homework, and doing some partner and small group hands on activities to explore symmetry. In the afternoon students wrote a properties of matter quiz in Science and then we talked about different folktale genres in Language and Reading.

homework:

SCIENCE: Do quiz corrections for extra marks.

MATH: Textbook page 405-406 even numbers only

thursday march 29, 2018

Good afternoon all,

We started off this morning with a guided meditation and followed it with a writing activity were students reflected on the meditation and shared their thoughts and feelings. Afterwards, during Science class, we talked about the changing states of matter and the law of conservation of mass. We did a couple of hands on investigations and had a pop quiz to top it all off!

Have a fantastic holiday! See you all in april!

wednesday march 28, 2018

Hi everyone,

This morning, while I read Wonder aloud, the kids made their personal Wonder astronauts which we then passed around so everyone could write a personalized compliment or wish for each other. After lunch we had a great Science class where the students split into small groups to summarize and discuss an assigned concept which they then presented to the class. We even had a couple of little teachers quiz the students at the end!

homework:

SCIENCE:

• Please finish the activity pages 380-382
• Glue the notes we created together in class into your Science notebooks and read them over in case of a pop quiz tomorrow! =)

Important reminders for the rest of the quarter:

Thursday March 29th: Parent Teaching Meetings (beginning at 3:30 pm in the conference room)

March 30th: Good Friday (NO SCHOOL)

April 2-6th: Easter Break (NO SCHOOL)

April 10th: Easter Mass and Activities at school

April 23rd: Science Day! Fun science rotations all day long! Parents are welcome to join in the fun!

May 1-2nd: Camping Trip Overnight (If you received a Golden Ticket)

Friday, May 11th: Mother’s Day Concert at DISK 6:30pm

May 22: Closing Mass

May 24-25: Final Exams, HALF DAYS, pick-up at 11:15am!

May 29: Graduation Ceremony (Last Day of School)

tuesday march 27, 2018

Hi everyone,

Thanks for a great day! This morning we began our unit on myths and legends and after reading it together aloud, students split into partners to read and discuss a second time. Afterwards, they were challenged to boil down the true meaning of the theme into one sentence, then further into a phrase, and finally with one word. It was interesting to see that almost half the class came up with the same core word: trust. Thanks for your participation and good attitudes!

homework:

MATH:

• IXL Y.1 (please spend about 20 minutes on this skill and write your score down in your assignment book).

SCIENCE:

• Watch Unit 7 Lesson 3 online and on the piece of paper I handed out, please write down 3 things you learned.

https://www-k6.thinkcentral.com/ePC/start.do?orgID=88636067

Important Reminders for the rest of the quarter:

Thursday March 29th: Parent Teaching Meetings (beginning at 3:30 pm in the conference room)

March 30th: Good Friday (NO SCHOOL)

April 2-6th: Easter Break (NO SCHOOL)

April 10th: Easter Mass and Activities at school

April 23rd: Science Day! Fun science rotations all day long! Parents are welcome to join in the fun!

May 1-2nd: Camping Trip Overnight (If you received a Golden Ticket)

Friday, May 11th: Mother’s Day Concert at DISK 6:30pm

May 22: Closing Mass

May 24-25: Final Exams, HALF DAYS, pick-up at 11:15am!

May 29: Graduation Ceremony (Last Day of School)

friday march 23, 2018

We finished up our ITBS tests and celebrated by cooking up grilled cheese sandwiches (one of my childhood favorites!) and watching a nature documentary about animals. Thanks for all the fun kiddos! Afterwards we had an extensive math lesson, reviewing what we have learned so far in chapter 10 and moving on to explore perpendicular and parallel lines. In the afternoon it was all about Sports Day! GO RED GO! =)

thursday march 22, 2018

One more day of ITBS testing! You can do it!

Remember tomorrow is Sports Day so please wear your sports day t-shirts and bring a water bottle.

Sports Day! Parents are invited to join in at 11:00 for lunch & activities afterward! Just let us know you’re coming so we can plan for food!

Schedule of Events for Sports Day

11:00 Lunch

11:45-1:15 Field Events (Students and Parents)

1:30-3:00 Track Events (Students ONLY)

3:00-3:25 Awards and dismissal

homework:

MATH: Please write the score in your assignment books.

IXL

W.5 Parallel, perpendicular, and intersecting lines

Dominican Quarter 4 Newsletter

wednesday march 21, 2018

Another day of ITBS testing and specialty classes. Thanks for your hard work and focus everyone. Please get to bed early tonight as tomorrow will be a busy day.

Quarter 4 is really going to get off and running next week once we finish the standardized tests. Here are some important dates to keep in mind as we make our way through the last nine weeks of school.

March 23: Sports Day! Parents are invited to join in at 11:00 for lunch & activities afterward! Just let us know you’re coming so we can plan for food!

Schedule of Events for Sports Day

11:00 Lunch

11:45-1:15 Field Events (Students and Parents)

1:30-3:00 Track Events (Students ONLY)

3:00-3:25 Awards and dismissal

Thursday March 29th: Parent Teaching Meetings (beginning at 3:30 pm in the conference room)

March 30th: Good Friday (NO SCHOOL)

April 2-6th: Easter Break (NO SCHOOL)

April 10th: Easter Mass and Activities at school

April 23rd: Science Day! Fun science rotations all day long! Parents are welcome to join in the fun!

May 1-2nd: Camping Trip Overnight (If you received a Golden Ticket)

Friday, May 11th: Mother’s Day Concert at DISK 6:30pm

May 22: Closing Mass

May 24-25: Final Exams, HALF DAYS, pick-up at 11:15am!

May 29: Graduation Ceremony (Last Day of School)

homework:

10.1 and 10.2 worksheets

tuesday march 20, 2018

Please spend about 10 minutes on each skill and write your score in your assignment book.

ixl -language

Poetry

1. BB.1 Label the rhyme scheme
2. BB.2 Identify elements of poetry

ell- GRADE 3 -Poetry

1. AA.1Label the rhyme scheme

Prepositions

1. G.1 Identify prepositions

monday march 19, 2018

The students had a busy day today as we began writing the ITBS tests. These will continue throughout the rest of the week so please be sure to eat well, and get a good rest.

homework:

MATH: Please spend 15 minutes practicing each of these three skills. Write your scores in your assignment book when you finish.

IXL

W.4 Lines, line segments, and rays

X.1 Acute, obtuse, and right triangles

Z.1 Acute, right, obtuse, and straight angles

friday march 16, 2018

Happy Friday everyone!

This morning we began with the amazing planet presentations. The students acted as real estate agents, trying to "sell" their planets to their audience. I loved their enthusiasm and expression as they shared their knowledge with each other. Well done everyone!

Later we had a great class in Social Studies about the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. We talked a lot about both sides of the issue and students wrote responses either in support of, or opposed to FDR's decision to bomb Japan as a means to end World War 2.

In Science we did the online interactive lesson about planets. Later in Language and Reading, we wrote free verse and I am Poems. In Math, we started chapter 10 by deciphering between lines, rays, and angles.

Thanks for a great day everyone! I am really looking forward to quarter 4 and seeing what we can accomplish together.

homework:

*If you need more notebooks for quarter 4 please try to get them as soon as possible.

MATH:

• Please watch this 4 minute video about today's math lesson. Then, if you didn't finish in class, please complete page 383 # 1-15.
• Practice skills W4 and Z1 on IXL. Try your best to get to at least 80% in each!

READING:

• Type up your I am Poem and Free Verse poem (remember each poem may only take up one page maximum)

thursday march 15, 2018

Good afternoon all,

We had a great morning alternating between ITBS practice tests and working on our planet research projects. It's wonderful to see the students so engaged in their research and inspired by all the remarkable information they are discovering about their planets. We are all looking forward to tomorrow's mini presentations!

Tomorrow students are permitted to wear green clothing in celebration of St.Patty's Day!

HOMEWORK:

SCIENCE:

• Practice for your planet presentations tomorrow.
• Be sure to write the good copies of your information sheet, finish writing your speech and print it out with your title page. They should all be stapled together with the title page on the top.

wednesday march 14, 2018

*Please note that a letter went home this afternoon about next Friday's Sports Day Event. Parents are invited for lunch and to join us for the afternoon activities. There is a mistake on the letter, however, as it says the date is March 27. March 23 is the correct day.

homework:

SCIENCE:

• Planet worksheet
• Your planet presentations will be happening Friday March 16.

friday march 9, 2018

Hi everyone,

We started off the morning with a quick meditation to get focused and energized for the exam. Students wrote Part 1 of their Language Exams and were able to finish quite easily and quickly. Well done! Afterwards we did an investigation to understand how the moon moves around Earth. We finished up with an activity reflection before lunch. After lunch students wrote their Math exams.

homework:

*Please sign your exams from today and bring them back on Monday.

Monday you will be writing Part 2 of your Language exam and your Social Studies exam.

Tuesday: Science and Reading exams.

Remember that Monday and Tuesday are both half days.

thursday march 8, 2018

Hi everyone,

We had a great day today! This morning we talked about the different kinds of figurative language and then tried to identify which type was being used in various Disney movie clips. Later we read different types of poetry and learned how to analyze them. In Science, we used Oreo cookies to help us model the phases of the moon.

homework:

Here are a couple of songs to help you remember the phases of the moon: https://youtu.be/liETwPZ0wzg

https://youtu.be/oCH7ahBZi5o

Continue studying for exams! Tomorrow you will be writing your Math and Part 1 Language exams.

wednesday march 7, 2018

It's crunch time kiddos! Today we had a lesson on how to use the study guides as tools to help us study. Tonight, and going forward until next Tuesday, you will be expected to bring home all of your study materials each night. You do not need to study each subject every night, instead you should make a study schedule like we did together in quarter 1 and 2. If you need help with any of this, or if there is something you don't understand on the study guides, please come and see me as soon as possible.

FRIDAY MARCH 9 (REGULAR SCHOOL DAY)

Math Exam

Vocabulary Test (Part 1 of Language Exam)

MONDAY MARCH 12 (HALF DAY, STUDENTS ARE DISMISSED AT 11:15AM)

Language Part 2: Grammar & Writing Exam

Social Studies Exam

TUESDAY MARCH 13:

Science Exam

Reading Exam

tuesday march 6, 2018

Hi everyone,

This morning, after our meditation, we continued our lesson on similes and metaphors. Afterwards we read some of Wonder aloud and had a great discussion about character motives. Next, we had lesson on how to give well supported answers when responding to literature. We talked about the difference between direct and indirect citations and how to explain their meaning and significance to prove your point. Later we wrote 5 senses poems using similes. The kids really enjoyed writing a poem about me! Afterwards, in the afternoon, I made some popcorn while the kids read silently and then we finished off the day with a science model to show Earth's rotation and revolution.

homework:

*Study for exams! If you have any questions, now is the time to ask!

*If you are not finished reading Anne Frank, please finish. ELL students do not need to finish reading the book.

*Wonder Part 2-Via # 9-10 (Use the ACE method to answer these questions as clearly as possible)

*Type up 5 senses poem

monday march 5, 2018

Happy Monday everyone! This morning we had fun writing color poems. It's great to see how enthusiastic and willing the students are to write different forms of poetry and share their poems with each other. Thank you all for being so supportive of one another and making our classroom a safe place to share. After poetry I gave students the new Wonder vocabulary words that we will be focusing on this week. In the afternoon we had a powerful Social Studies class learning about the Holocaust and Anne Frank. I love teaching about world history to this group because they are so interested and ask the most thoughtful and inquisitive questions. They were so fascinated by Anne Frank's story so we spent some time on this website http://www.annefrank.org/ taking tours of the secret annex and listening to excerpts from Anne Frank's diary.

homework:

*Study for exams!

*Check out Friday's field trip photos below as well as some snapshots from Science class and a dancing brain break!

READING & LANGUAGE:

• Anne Frank reading log
• Friday March 9 Wonder vocabulary and spelling quizzes
• Type up your color poem on the poetry doc
• Check out IXL x7, x8, x9 for simile and metaphor practice.

field trip photo diary

friday march 2, 2018

thursday march 1, 2018

We had a great morning exploring such space Science concepts as day and night, seasons, and Earth's rotation and revolution.

Please remember tomorow:

• to come in your PE uniform
• bring a hat or sunblock for the walk to and from S Club
• health card
• pack a lunch or be prepared to eat the lunch packed for you by the school's catering company
• water bottle
• healthy snack
• if you have a membership, make sure you bring it with you or be prepared to pay.

homework:

SCIENCE:

• Watch Unit 6 Lesson 1 online https://www-k6.thinkcentral.com/ePC/start.do?orgID=88636067
• Complete Phases of the Moon activity

tuesday february 27, 2018

Good afternoon all,

We had a very busy and productive morning here in Grade 4. After our morning meditation, we had an extensive grammar lesson on adverbs. We watched a couple of videos, did some writing and speaking practice, and then played a game of Adverb Jeopardy to show what we learnt. Afterwards we took a quick trip to the computer lab to do some online IXL grammar practice and ended the morning by writing a reflection on what we had learned about adverbs, something we may still be confused about, and writing out a few sentences to show our understanding. Thank you all for your enthusiasm and participation!

In the afternoon we talked about how to compare decimals in Math. The students worked really hard throughout the lesson and so they opted to listen to me read Wonder aloud afterwards. They worked on some comprehension questions before break and then enjoyed pizza from student council!

HOMEWORK:

READING:

• Anne Frank reading log

LANGUAGE:

• Thursday March 1 vocabulary and spelling quiz
• Adverb booklet due Thursday
• Please type up your alphabet alliteration poem on our Poetry Anthology Google Doc. Make sure it fits on 1 page.

Tomorrow is a holiday so have a fabulous day off and I will see you all Thursday!

monday february 26, 2018

Hi everyone, welcome back! It was great to see all of you today and to hear about your break. It sounds like we all did a lot of sleeping and eating! =)

This morning after our guided meditation we read Wonder aloud while stopping to discuss and make comparisons in our own lives. I gave students the new vocabulary for the week and then they wrote their spelling and vocabulary quizzes. In Science we made a hands on model to demonstrate how the sun, moon and Earth interact. Afterwards, in Social Studies, we talked about the Normandy Invasion. In the afternoon, during Math, we learned how to add fractional parts of 10 and 100.

Important Reminders:

• Quarter 3 exams for all major subjects are beginning March 9. Study guides have been handed out and are also posted on the blog.

homework:

MATH:

• Spend 10 minutes practicing these skills on IXL R.5 and R.6

LANGUAGE & READING:

• Wonder vocab test on Thursday March 1. The google doc has been updated with teh words and definitions.
• Sign spelling and vocabulary quizzes

SOCIAL STUDIES:

• Read the article using close reading strategies and create a clear summary of it in 5 sentences or less.
• Rubie & Ellie: Using your textbook and what we learned in class today, answer the two questions about the Normandy Invasion. Be as clear and detailed as possible.

wednesday february 14, 2018

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

I hope you all get a good rest and have a fantastic holiday. See you back here on the 26th!

homework:

LANGUAGE & READING:

• Monday February 26, 2018 Wonder spelling and vocabulary quizzes
• Please write your Valentine acrostic. Make sure it is related to Valentine's Day and that you check your spelling. If it is poorly done you will have to redo it.
• If you did not finish your Zombie's Valentine's Day Creative Writing activity, please finish it over the break. Check your spelling and grammar and write nicely!

SCIENCE:

• Please read over the Lesson 1 notes. You may have a pop quiz on this information after the holiday!
• Please color the sun, Earth and moon handout. We will be making a model after the break.

I hope you all have a very happy and fun Chinese New Year holiday. Happy New Year to all of you! May this be the best year yet!

tuesday february 13, 2018

Hi everyone,

This morning we enjoyed some independent silent reading and later the students rotated in pairs through different math centers where they participated in learning games that focused on a variety of mathematical skills. In the afternoon we read Wonder aloud and discussed the October Precept in the book; your deeds are your monuments. Later on we enjoyed some time in the computer lab to type up our poems and practice grammar skills on IXL.

Important Reminders:

• Please wear your formal school uniforms to school tomorrow because we have Mass first thing in the morning. Bring your PE uniforms to change into.
• The field trip form is due tomorrow.

homework:

LANGUAGE & READING:

• Monday February 26 Wonder vocabulary and spelling quizzes.
• Spend some time on IXL working on the F Skills under Language.

monday february 12, 2018

Good afternoon everyone!

This morning after assembly we had a nice guided meditation followed by a poetry lesson. We learned about acrostic poems and students had a chance to write a few of their own which we then shared with the class. After break we jumped into Science and had a quick discussion about Elon Musk sending his car into space. The kids were pretty interested in the story and we watched a short news segment about it to get some more information. Afterwards we did a Science exploration activity to discuss why the sun rises in the east and sets in the west. Afterwards, we read some of Wonder aloud and then I gave students new vocabulary from the novel to study over the break. In Math class we practiced relating fractions, decimals and money.

*Field trip form is due Wednesday February 14*

homework:

LANGUAGE & READING:

• Monday February 26, 2018 Wonder spelling and vocabulary quizzes.
• Finish acrostic poem (fourth grade students)

MATH:

• If you didn't finish page 358 in class, please do it for homework.

friday february 9, 2018

Hi everyone,

We had a fun morning rotating through some different activity centers to celebrate Chinese New Year. This afternoon our students were stars yet again as they performed a lion dance at the school-wide CNY show! Great job!

*Parents, please check your email! I have sent a request on behalf of Sister Jean.

*Field trip forms are due Wednesday February 14

homework:

READING:

• In your Reading notebook please copy the notes on this doc. Then write a paragraph responding to this precept. Consider these questions when answering:

1. What do you think this means? Why is it important?

2. Describe a time when you may have to chose between being right and being kind.

3. What are some ways we can show this precept in our classroom?

SCIENCE:

• Lesson 1 sorting activity

wednesday february 7, 2018

homework:

*Please bring in a box of tissues for the classroom. Thank you!

LANGUAGE & READING:

• Wonder Part 1 # 1-4
• Spelling and vocabulary quizzes on Friday January 9, 2018
• ELL: Reading log and summary

tuesday february 6, 2018

Good morning all,

To begin, we had an extensive grammar lesson on verb tenses. After the lesson we enjoyed some time to practice with a friendly competition. In Math, we reviewed yesterday's lesson and then moved on to learning about equivalent fractions and decimals. In the afternoon the students were excited to read more of Wonder and we had some great discussions afterwards.

Wishing a very happy birthday to our precious little Rubie! And a big thank you to her mommy for the delicious treats. Enjoy the photos below!

homework:

*Please bring in a box of tissues for the classroom. Thank you!

MATH:

• These IXL skills will help you with tomorrow's Math lesson P.8, T.5, T.8

LANGUAGE:

• Spelling and vocabulary quizzes on Friday January 9, 2018

friday february 2, 2018

Hi everyone,

It's so good to be back! I caught a nasty flu and was stuck in bed for the last couple of days recovering. I missed all of you so much and it was wonderful to see you today. Thank you for the sweet welcome back messages on the board. =)

Important reminders:

• Mr.McKeen has asked that all students please bring a hat that they can wear for outdoor PE class. You can leave the hats in your drawers in the classroom if you like, OR bring it each Wednesday and Friday.

homework:

MATH:

• Please get your AMAZING Chapter 8 Math tests signed and do your corrections.
• IXL: Please practice these skills over the weekend. Your goal is to get to 80% in each skill. If you get to 80% in all of them, you can go back and master them if you like.

1. T.1 What decimal number is illustrated?
2. T.2 Model decimals and fractions
3. T.3 Understanding decimals expressed in words

*Only skills 1-3 are for homework but if you finish and still have extra time, you can work ahead to these skills. This will make Math class way easier for you next week!

1. T.4 Place values in decimal numbers
2. T.6 Graph decimals on number lines

6. T.8 Graph fractions as decimals on number lines

LANGUAGE:

• Please work on the Grammar booklet I handed out today. Each day you should aim to do a page or two. You only need to do the even numbers on each page. The entire package must be completed by Monday February 5.
• Please try to reach 80% in all of the Verb skills (D1-26) on IXL by Tuesday February 6.

tuesday january 30, 2018Hi everyone,

I lost my voice this morning so I had the students work on more independent activities throughout the day. They were great allies, worked hard, supported one another, and couldn't help but whisper throughout the day too. =)

homework:

MATH:

• The Chapter 8 Math test will be this Wednesday January 31. You may check the study guide here
• Practice the S Skills on IXL (S1-S15) Try to get to 80% on as many skills as possible.

LANGUAGE:

• Please work on the Grammar booklet I handed out today. Each day you should aim to do a page or two. You only need to do the even numbers on each page. The entire package must be completed by Monday February 5.
• Please try to reach 80% in all of the Verb skills (D1-26) on IXL by Tuesday February 6.

monday january 29, 2018

Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a restful and joyful weekend. This morning we had our Mass to celebrate the Feast of St.Thomas Aquinas. Afterwards, we enjoyed some silent reading before jumping into Math. We reviewed the homework and last week's lesson and then had a lot of fun practicing our skills with a variety of competitions. Later, in Social Studies we talked about Pearl Harbor and then students split into small groups and were given an article related to Pearl Harbor or life for Japanese Americans shortly after the attack. Their challenge was to read the article, discuss and analyze it, and create a short, clear summary of its main ideas which they then presented to the class.

homework:

MATH: The Chapter 8 Math test will be this Wednesday January 31. You may check the study guide here

• Practice the S Skills on IXL

SOCIAL STUDIES:

• Please read and summarize the article in 13 words or less.

friday january 26, 2018

Hi everyone,

The students accomplished a lot today! They wrote their spelling and vocabulary quizzes as well as their Science Weather tests. The scores were high and there were a lot of proud faces in our classroom this morning. Thank you all for your hard work and dedication. It makes me happy to see you reaping the benefits of hard work. Keep it up! Afterwards we went to the computer lab and students did the final edits on their essays, and then worked with partners to do a final read through of each other's papers.

Have a wonderful weekend!

homework:

LANGUAGE & SCIENCE:

• Please sign all 3 tests and quizzes.
• If you want to do any final edits on your essays you have until Monday morning at 8:00 am to transfer them into the Doc I shared with you today. I will be printing them Monday.

MATH:

• Textbook page 331 # 1-13
• Page 332 # 15, 19, 20

thursday january 25, 2018

Hi everyone,

We have been having a hard working and all around inspiring morning here in Grade 4! To begin with we had a Writer's Workshop where students worked hard at revising and editing their first drafts. We have been doing this in stages so that each step of the process is done clearly and thoroughly. By the end of the period they were well into their second drafts and refining all the way. Afterwards we moved onto Social Studies, which the kids were thrilled about. They have become such little history buffs! =) We talked about the events leading up to Pearl Harbor and some great discussions and questions ensued.

*Don't forget to bring money to buy your movie tickets tomorrow!

Get a good rest tonight and plenty of sleep because we have a busy day ahead of us tomorrow. =)

homework:

MATH:

• 7.6 Practice: even numbers only

SCIENCE:

• Unit 5 Weather Test TOMORROW. Please check the study guide on the blog under Quarter 3 Study Guides for more information.

LANGUAGE:

• Spelling/vocab quiz TOMORROW

IXL

• These are the LANGUAGE IXL skills you can practice :

1. D.1Use action verbs
2. D.2Identify action verbs
3. D.3Identify main verbs and helping verbs

• These are the IXL skills you can practice to help you with Math:

1. S.1Multiply unit fractions by whole numbers using number lines
2. S.2Multiply unit fractions by whole numbers using models
3. S.3Multiples of fractions
4. S.5Multiply unit fractions by whole numbers
5. S.6Multiply unit fractions by whole numbers: word problems
6. S.7 Multiply fractions by whole numbers using number lines

wednesday january 24, 2018

homework:

SCIENCE:

• Unit 5 Weather Test Friday January 26. Please check the study guide on the blog under Quarter 3 Study Guides for more information.
• Essential questions must be answered in detail and handed in by tomorrow.

LANGUAGE:

• Spelling/vocab quiz on Friday January 26

MATH:

• If you didn't finish in class, Pages 323-324 Mid Chapter Checkpoint is for homework.

IXL

• These are the LANGUAGE IXL skills you can practice :

1. D.1Use action verbs
2. D.2Identify action verbs
3. D.3Identify main verbs and helping verbs

• These are the IXL skills you can practice to help you with Math:

1. S.1Multiply unit fractions by whole numbers using number lines
2. S.2Multiply unit fractions by whole numbers using models
3. S.3Multiples of fractions
4. S.5Multiply unit fractions by whole numbers
5. S.6Multiply unit fractions by whole numbers: word problems
6. S.7 Multiply fractions by whole numbers using number lines

tuesday january 23, 2018

Hi all,

This morning we spent our grammar class learning about action, linking, and helping verbs. At the end of the lesson we enjoyed a little competition for Dojo points. Next, we talked about strategies to revise and edit the first drafts of our essays. In science we talked about how meteorologists predict weather and about natural disasters.

Important Reminder:

*A notice went home today from Student Council about this Friday's Movie Activity. Please remember to show it to your parents and bring it back to school. Thank you!

homework:

SCIENCE:

• Unit 5 Weather Test Friday January 26. Please check the study guide on the blog under Quarter 3 Study Guides for more information.
• Answer 3 of the essential questions given to you today in class. They must be answered in detail and handed in by Thursday January 25.

LANGUAGE:

• Spelling/vocab quiz on Friday January 26
• These are the IXL skills you can practice to help you with today's grammar lesson.

1. D.1Use action verbs
2. D.2Identify action verbs
3. D.3Identify main verbs and helping verbs

MATH:

• These are the IXL skills you can practice to help you with Math:

1. S.1Multiply unit fractions by whole numbers using number lines
2. S.2Multiply unit fractions by whole numbers using models
3. S.3Multiples of fractions
4. S.5Multiply unit fractions by whole numbers
5. S.6Multiply unit fractions by whole numbers: word problems

monday january 22, 2018

Hi everyone,

This morning, at assembly, the students did a short presentation on the virtue of fidelity. Afterwards, we enjoyed some silent reading time before getting to work writing the conclusions for our expository essays. Later we went up to the computer lab to type them up and then did some IXL practice in anticipation for for our next chapter in Math, multiplying fractions. During our Math class we learned about multiples of unit fractions. In Science we talked about air masses and how warm and cold fronts are formed.

*There are photos below from Friday's amazing performance! I am still smiling from it. You guys were AMAZING!

homework:

SCIENCE:

• Unit 5 Weather Test will be on Friday January 26. You should do a little review each night. Don't forget about these helpful docs! Pages 26-29

LANGUAGE:

• Spelling and vocabulary quizzes on Friday January 26.

MATH:

• For Chapter 8 Lesson 1 Multiples of Unit Fractions, please practice the following skills on IXL:

1. S.1Multiply unit fractions by whole numbers using number lines
2. S.2Multiply unit fractions by whole numbers using models
3. S.3Multiples of fractions
4. S.5Multiply unit fractions by whole numbers
5. S.6Multiply unit fractions by whole numbers: word problems

friday january 19, 2018

Good afternoon everyone,

Thank you so much to those of you who were able to join us for our Student Showcase! I have never been so proud of our students as I was today. Absolutely wonderful job everyone! Photos to follow on Monday.

We had a great morning practicing for our big show, releasing our inner actors and actresses and gaining confidence as we encouraged one another. Later, we worked on developing concise introductory paragraphs for our expository essays. The students are really improving so much with their writing and I was very impressed with what they were able to produce. We had a little brain break and danced to a GoNoodle video and then got back to work writing our body paragraphs. In the afternoon we played some Math games and then prepared for our assembly presentation on Monday.

homework:

*Please read over your lines for the fidelity presentation on Monday.Please be on time Monday morning because we will be presenting first thing at assembly.

SCIENCE:

• Please watch Unit 5 Lesson 3 online. Write down two things you learned and one thing you already knew in your Science notebook.

LANGUAGE:

• Please write the second body paragraph for your essay in your Language notebook. Follow the same pattern:

Topic sentence

transition

reason/detail 1

example/anecdote

transition

reason/detail 2

example/anecdote

transition

reason/detail 3

example/anecdote

thursday january 18, 2018

Good afternoon everyone,

This morning after our guided meditation, students wrote their Chapter 7 Math Tests. Overall, the average was quite high and I was pleased with the results. Great job! Afterwards in Science we talked about what causes wind, and went over last night's homework to create concise descriptions of how the different types of precipitation are formed. In Language we worked on more prewriting activities to organize our ideas and prepare to write the first draft of our expository essays.

Important Reminders:

• Tomorrow is the Upper Elementary Student Showcase. It will begin at 2:30 pm sharp so please arrive on time and grab a seat in the gym. All families are welcome to join us!

homework:

*Please bring your formal uniforms to school tomorrow so you can change into them for Student Showcase.

*If you do not know your lines PLEASE study them tonight. It will be much more calming and fun for you to be on stage if you feel confident. Remember to ENUNCIATE (move your mouth) so you speak as clearly as possible.

MATH:

• Sign test

SCIENCE:

• Textbook page 270-271, 272 # 2, 4

LANGUAGE:

• Prewriting-organizing your ideas

wednesday january 17, 2018

Hi everyone,

This morning students enjoyed their art and music classes. Afterwards, in Science, we had a little group competition to fill in a chart about the different types of clouds. We finished off the period by playing Weather Jeopardy! After lunch we had a showcase rehearsal.

Important Reminders:

• Friday January 19 is the Upper Elementary Student Showcase. It will begin at 2:40 pm and families are welcome to join us!

homework:

*Please practice your speeches and lines for our upcoming Student Showcase!

MATH:

• The Chapter 7 test is tomorrow.
• Please take a look here for the skills you should practice to be ready for the test.

SCIENCE:

• Please color the precipitation handout. Look in your textbook on pages 268-269 and make some point form notes in your Science notebook about each of the four types of precipitation (rain, sleet, hail, and snow).

tuesday january 16, 2018

Happy Birthday Dennis! We hope you have a very special day. Thank you to you and your mom for the lunch treats today!

This morning after our guided meditation we had a rehearsal for student showcase. Afterwards, the kids did some running around the track while I cheered them on. ;) In Science we continued talking about air pressure and discovered that as altitude increases, air pressure decreases. During Math we discovered how to add fractions with like denominators using the properties of addition.

Important Reminders:

• Friday January 19 is the Upper Elementary Student Showcase. It will begin at 2:40 pm and families are welcome to join us!
• Wednesday (tomorrow) we will be celebrating 100 Days of School!

1. 100 Days Old/100 Years Old Costume Contest
   1. Students are encouraged to dress up as a 100 Day Old Person, or a 100 Year Old Person
   2. Prizes will be awarded to the Best 100 Year Old and the Best 100 Day Old costume
2. Perfect Attendance
   1. Certificates and prizes will be handed out to students who haven’t missed a day of school up to the 100th Day.
3. Fit 100 Challenge
   1. Class teams can compete to collect 100 objects and present it to the Activity Team for judging.
   2. The 100 objects must fit inside the provided container with the lid on.
   3. The container should be returned to the Music Room by the 9:30 break time on the 17th to be eligible.
   4. The winning team will be chosen by these criteria:
      1. Fill: how well the 100 objects fill the container.
      2. How accurately it follows the theme given.
      3. Variety of objects within the theme
      4. Our team is grade 3 and 4 and our theme is cubes and squares!

homework:

*Please practice your speeches and lines for our upcoming Student Showcase! Tomorrow we will not be using the scripts during our rehearsal*

MATH:

• The Chapter 7 test has been moved to Thursday January 18.
• Please try to master this IXL skill: Q.14 Add and subtract mixed numbers with like denominators

monday january 15, 2018

Hi everyone,

I am back and fully recovered from the flu. It's really going around so let's remember to wash our hands often and get enough rest. Just a reminder that if you have any flu symptoms, please stay home until you are better so we don't continue to spread it around.

=)

This morning after morning assembly we had some time to practice for our student showcase. Later, in Science, we learned about air pressure. During Social Studies we talked about fascism and began to understand what motivated the United States to enter WW2. We spent some time in the library during the afternoon, and everyone chose a new book to read.

Important Reminders:

• Friday January 19 is the Upper Elementary Student Showcase. It will begin at 2:40 pm and families are welcome to join us!
• Wednesday we will be celebrating 100 Days of School!

1. 100 Days Old/100 Years Old Costume Contest
   1. Students are encouraged to dress up as a 100 Day Old Person, or a 100 Year Old Person
   2. Prizes will be awarded to the Best 100 Year Old and the Best 100 Day Old costume
2. Perfect Attendance
   1. Certificates and prizes will be handed out to students who haven’t missed a day of school up to the 100th Day.
3. Fit 100 Challenge
   1. Class teams can compete to collect 100 objects and present it to the Activity Team for judging.
   2. The 100 objects must fit inside the provided container with the lid on.
   3. The container should be returned to the Music Room by the 9:30 break time on the 17th to be eligible.
   4. The winning team will be chosen by these criteria:
      1. Fill: how well the 100 objects fill the container.
      2. How accurately it follows the theme given.
      3. Variety of objects within the theme
      4. Our team is grade 3 and 4 and our theme is cubes!

homework:

*Please practice your speeches and lines for our upcoming Student Showcase! Tomorrow we will not be using the scripts during our rehearsal*

*Please write your name next to the lines you would like to read at next week's assembly where we will be presenting about the virtue of fidelity. You can find the doc here.

MATH:

• The Chapter 7 test has been moved to Thursday January 18.

LANGUAGE:

• Please read for 15 minutes and fill out the reading log. Don't forget to get it signed by a parent!

thursday january 11, 2018

Hi everyone,

This morning we shared our expository paragraphs before moving on to the prewriting activities for the upcoming essay. In Science we talked about the factors that make up weather. During Social Studies we began to learn about WWII.

Important Reminders:

*Tomorrow is casual Friday! Come in your (appropriate) regular clothing.

*Next Friday January 19 will be the Upper Elementary Student Showcase. Parents are welcome to join us! It will run from approximately 2:40-3:30 pm in the gym. We hope you can make it!

homework:

*Please practice your speeches and lines for our upcoming Student Showcase!

LANGUAGE:

• Type up your expository paragraph and add it to your Writing Portfolio Doc in the Language folder of your Drive.
• These are the grammar skills you are expected to master by Monday January 15. As you master them please check the box on the table in this google doc.

F.10 Use adjectives to compare

F.11 Spell adjectives that compare

F.12 Use adjectives with more and most

MATH:

• Tuesday January 16 Chapter 7 math test. You check the study guide here. (It is posted under Quarter 3 Study Guides on the blog.)
• Practice fractions on IXL

wednesday january 10, 2018

Hi everyone,

Students enjoyed their specialty classes today. Please note that Mr.Sandlian sent a letter home to parents about the need for recorders. In Math we learned how to add and subtract mixed numbers. In Science, we did a water cycle lab experiment.

Important Reminders:

• Important Reminders: Parent teacher meetings to discuss curriculum for quarter 3 will be on Thursday January 11 from 3:40-4:30.

*Next Friday January 19 will be the Upper Elementary Student Showcase. Parents are welcome to join us! It will run from approximately 2:40-3:30 pm in the gym. We hope you can make it!

homework:

*Please practice your speeches and lines for our upcoming Student Showcase!

LANGUAGE:

• Write 1 expository paragraph in your Language notebook.
• These are the grammar skills you are expected to master by Monday January 15. As you master them please check the box on the table in this google doc.

F.10 Use adjectives to compare

F.11 Spell adjectives that compare

F.12 Use adjectives with more and most

MATH:

• Tuesday January 16 Chapter 7 math test. You check the study guide here. (It is posted under Quarter 3 Study Guides on the blog.)
• Practice fractions on IXL

tuesday january 9, 2018

Good afternoon all,

This morning we began with a writing challenge where students wrote a short piece telling about a day in their life. Afterwards, during our Grammar class, we learned about comparative and superlative adjectives. After the lesson and some practice, we played a Jeopardy style game to review! The kids loved it. In Math we learned how to rename fractions and mixed numbers. Everyone worked hard and picked up on the concept quickly, way to go!

Important Reminders: Parent teacher meetings to discuss curriculum for quarter 3 will be on Thursday January 11 from 3:40-4:30.

homework:

LANGUAGE:

• These are the grammar skills you are expected to master by Monday January 15. As you master them please check the box on the table in this google doc.

F.10 Use adjectives to compare

F.11 Spell adjectives that compare

F.12 Use adjectives with more and most

• Comparing adjectives handout (both sides)

MATH:

• Tuesday January 16 Chapter 7 math test. You check the study guide here. (It is posted under Quarter 3 Study Guides on the blog.)

SCIENCE:

• If you got 80% or below on today's water cycle quiz, please spend some time here http://www.e-learningforkids.org/science/lesson/the-water-cycle/

MONDAY JANUARY 8, 2018

Hi everyone,

This morning at assembly Victoria and Josh were honored for their hard work and academic achievements and both were awarded honors certificates. Congratulations!

We spent the morning working on the first drafts of our expository paragraphs. Afterwards, in Math, we did some more practice on adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators. In Science we did an online, interactive lesson about the water cycle.

Important Reminders: Parent teacher meetings to discuss curriculum for quarter 3 will be on Thursday January 11 from 3:40-4:30.

homework:

LANGUAGE:

• Practice IXL for 10 minutes to prepare for tomorrow's grammar lesson. Start with F10 and only move on once you have mastered the first skill.

F.10 Use adjectives to compare

F.11 Spell adjectives that compare

F.12 Use adjectives with more and most

MATH:

• Please do any corrections from pages 284-285
• Page 287-288 even numbers only (2, 4, 6, 8 etc...)

SCIENCE:

• Review the water cycle for a quiz tomorrow.

friday january 5, 2018

Hi all,

Happy Friday!

This morning after our guided meditation we did a variety of hands on activities to deepen our understanding of topic sentences and how to create strong, meaningful ones. I saw a lot of improvement in the sentences the fourth graders started to create, well done everyone! In Science we continued talking about the water cycle. During Math class we learned how to use models to add and subtract fractions with like denominators.

Important Reminders & Announcements:

• Q2 Report cards went home today. Take a look and let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
• Please bring in your lunch money fee as soon as possible.
• After School Program forms are also due asap.

homework:

*Do 20 minutes of IXL practice (adding and subtracting fractions)

MATH:

• Lesson 7.3 page 277 # 2-6, 13, 15
• Lesson 7.4 page 281 # 4-6

SCIENCE:

• Review the water cycle for an upcoming pop quiz!

WRITING:

• Complete topic sentences booklet

thursday january 4, 2018

Hi everyone,

We had a great day in fourth grade!

After our guided meditation, we reviewed yesterday's Math lesson and moved on to writing fractions as sums. Everyone worked hard and was successful by the end of the period, well done! During our Writing class we began learning about Expository Writing. We did some brainstorming and pre-writing activities and will continue tomorrow by practicing how to write strong, well developed topic sentences. In Science we talked about the Water Cycle. Students split into small groups to read an article and pull out the most important information. Next, we watched a short video and then using our prior knowledge and our textbooks, we worked together to write out the steps of the water cycle.

Important Reminders:

• Please bring in your lunch money fee as soon as possible
• After School Program forms are due tomorrow

homework:

MATH:

• Please watch this 5 minute video to help you with your homework: https://youtu.be/Bcc6hvTwxfQ
• Lesson 7.1 #1-4
• Lesson 7.2 # 1-6

SCIENCE:

• Water cycle handout
• Watch video: https://youtu.be/ncORPosDrjI

wednesday january 3, 2018

Welcome back everyone! It was wonderful to see all of your shining faces today. A very special welcome to our new student who is joining us for the second semester. We are so happy to meet you Ellie!

homework:

MATH:

• Textbook page 269-270 #1-9
• Worksheet # 1-7

*Please fill out and bring back your After School Activity form

friday december 15, 2017

Happy Holidays everyone and thank you for the incredible Christmas Show today. Enjoy the photos below. I hope you all have a restful and joyous break and I'll look forward to seeing you on Wednesday January 3.

wednesday december 13, 2017

Thanks for the fun day everyone! And a BIG thank you to all of the parents for helping make this gift exchange and class party such a success! We couldn't have done it without you.

Reminders for tomorrow:

• We are hosting the Christmas Mass so please be sure to be on time as it will begin promptly at 8:05 am. Parents are welcome to join us.
• It is also picture day so be sure to come in a clean uniform.
• Bring your black pants and black shirt for the Christmas Show Rehearsal.

tuesday december 12, 2017

HI everyone,

Congratulations on completing your exams and final projects for Quarter 2! Please see below for some important reminders for tomorrow and the rest of the week.

1. Please sign your exams and bring them back tomorrow. You can also empty your big folder and bring it back so it is ready for Quarter 3.
2. Tomorrow is our class party so please bring the gift you bought for the exchange and any food or drinks for the party.
3. It’s Pyjama Day! Feel free to come in your most cozy clothes and join in the fun!
4. Tomorrow we will have a rehearsal for Thursday's Mass so please bring the paper with your reading and practice it a couple times tonight.

Thursday December 14:

• We are hosting the Christmas Mass so please be sure to be on time as it will begin promptly at 8:05am. Parents are welcome to join us.
• It is also picture day so be sure to come in a clean uniform.
• Bring your black pants and black shirt for the Christmas Show Rehearsal.

December 15, 2017:

• We will be putting on a performance as part of the annual Dominican Christmas Show.
• Please wear your black pants and black shirt or if you left it at school you can change into it when you get here.
• Time: 9:00am-approximately 10:30am. Students will be dismissed at the end of the show. School will resume on Wednesday January 3, 2018. ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS!

MONDAY DECEMBER 11, 2017

A big congratulations to our fierce soccer player Sophie who represented Dominican at our first ever tournament! We are so proud of you!

Important Reminders: Please remember to bring in your gift for our exchange, as well as any food or drinks for our class party on Wednesday December 13.

• Your Witches Prezi project is due tomorrow. Be prepared to present it to the class.
• Science exam tomorrow morning.

friday december 8, 2017

Thank you for a wonderful week full of fun and hard work. Today we went to see a live orchestra in the afternoon and I was beyond impressed with the student's good behavior and respectfulness. Have a great weekend!

homework:

*It's a busy time so please stay organized and on top of all your upcoming projects and exams. Come ask for extra help anytime you need it!*

*If you didn't finish in class, please put the finishing touches on your Ecosystem Research Project and hand it in Monday morning.

*Please sign your Math and Language exams.

READING & LANGUAGE:

• Your Writing and Grammar test, Part 2 of your Language exam is on Monday December 11.
• You may use the yellow lined paper I gave you to write as many positive and negative awesome adjectives as you can. You will be allowed to use this paper during your exam. If the paper is not finished by Monday morning, you will not be allowed to add to it or change it in any way.
• The Witches Prezi Project is due Tuesday December 12, 2017.

SOCIAL STUDIES:

• Your Social Studies exam is on Monday December 11.

thursday december 7, 2017

*Tomorrow is casual Friday so you may wear your own clothing.

*We will be going on our field trip from 12:30-3:00 pm.

*Please bring your HEALTH CARD on the field trip

homework:

*It's a busy time so please stay organized and on top of all your upcoming projects and exams. Come ask for extra help anytime you need it!*

READING & LANGUAGE:

• Your Vocabulary Test, Part 1 of your Language Exam is tomorrow.
• The Witches Prezi Project is due December 12, 2017.

SOCIAL STUDIES:

• Your green screen project is due tomorrow.

SCIENCE:

• The final copy of your Ecosystem Research Project is due tomorrow.

Remember:

*Print out 4 medium sized photos. (1 plant, 1 animal, 2 of ecosystem) and include the source of the photo below it.

* It must be printed out, single spaced, in size 13 or 14 font (you can choose which font).

*Make sure you have clear, full sentences and make sure you list 3 plants and 3 animals and their adaptations and how they help the animals/plants to survive.

*The only section that is in point form is the Facts section.

*Here is an example to help guide you. Ecosystem Research Project EXAMPLE

wednesday december 6, 2017

Hi everyone,

homework:

*It's a busy time so please stay organized and on top of all your upcoming projects and exams. Come ask for extra help anytime you need it!*

MATH:

• Your Math exam is tomorrow.
• To prepare, please do the odd numbers in the Chapter 6 Review Test (1,3, 5, etc)

READING & LANGUAGE:

• Your Vocabulary Test, Part 1 of your Language Exam is on Friday December 8, 2017
• The Witches Prezi Project is due December 12, 2017.

SOCIAL STUDIES:

• Your green screen project is due Friday December 8, 2017.

SCIENCE:

• For your Ecosystem Research Project: create a Google Doc in you Language Folder and name it Science Ecosystem Research Project. Begin to type up a first draft, separating your information by subtitles (ex: Plants in the Desert, Desert Location in the World) Share the doc with me and allow me to edit please. afisher@diskg.net
• The typed first draft of your project is due on Thursday December 7
• Here is an example to help guide you. Ecosystem Research Project EXAMPLE

tuesday december 5, 2017

Good afternoon all,

This morning we spent some time practicing our slam poetry performance for the Christmas Assembly. Afterwards we talked about natural resources in Science. In the afternoon we continued research for our ecosystem research project and then rotated through Science Centers to deepen our ecosystem and natural resources knowledge.

Parents, please help to check clothing for the upcoming Christmas Show:

*Please bring in black pants and a black top tomorrow, if possible, to be approved for the Christmas show.

homework:

*It's a busy time so please stay organized and on top of all your upcoming projects and exams. Come ask for extra help anytime you need it!*

MATH:

• Your Math exam is coming up quickly, make sure you are reviewing so you're ready for it on Thursday December 7, 2017.

READING & LANGUAGE:

• Your Vocabulary Test, Part 1 of your Language Exam is on Friday December 8, 2017
• The Witches Prezi Project is due December 12, 2017.

SOCIAL STUDIES:

• Your green screen project is due Friday December 8, 2017.

SCIENCE:

• Here is the doc with sources for your ecosystem research. Your research (note taking pages) must be completed by tomorrow if you didn't finish in class today.
• If you are finished your research, create a Google Doc in you Language Folder and name it Science Ecosystem Research Project. Begin to type up a first draft, separating your information by subtitles (ex: Plants in the Desert, Desert Location in the World) Share the doc with me and allow me to edit please. afisher@diskg.net
• The typed first draft of your project is due on Thursday December 7
• Here is an example to help guide you. Ecosystem Research Project EXAMPLE

monday december 4, 2017

Hi everyone,

After morning assembly and our meditation we practiced for our upcoming Christmas Performance. We finished our novel The Witches and all gave a review on the book. The general consensus was that it was great because it was always exciting and suspenseful and never boring! In Social Studies we went on a Google Virtual Expedition to The Great Depression. Check out the pictures with the faces of wonder below. =) After lunch we headed up to the computer lab to sign up for Prezi and get started on our Reading Summative projects, as well as finish editing their monologues for their Social Studies Green Screen Project, and begin research on their Ecosystem for their last writing assignment of the quarter!

*****Please check out this document with a lot of important information:***** Important Information & Reminders for Parents

homework:

MATH:

• If you haven't already, please work on IXL Math P.2 and P.3 These will both help you with tomorrow's lesson on word problems.

READING & LANGUAGE:

• Work on your planning guide for The Witches Prezi Project. Your project is due December 12, 2017.

SCIENCE:

• Food Web activity due tomorrow
• Here is the doc with sources for your ecosystem research. Your research should be completed by Wednesday at the latest. We will be going to the computer lab to work on this again tomorrow but if you have ten minutes to spare tonight to get ahead, then go for it!

friday december 1, 2017

Good morning everyone,

After our morning meditation we reviewed yesterday's Math lesson on comparing fractions and then took it one step further and ordered them after we compared them. Next, we practiced performing some slam poetry and then transitioned into some quiet reading of The Witches. In Science we talked about food chains and food webs. During Social Studies we talked about the causes of the Great Depression.

Important Announcements:

• I handed out study guides for Quarter 2 exams yesterday and I also posted all the information on the blog under "Quarter 2 Study Guides"
• Thanks to Mr.Sandlian, we have a wonderful opportunity to see the Kaohsiung Symphony Orchestra play live on Friday December 8th. The program is designed for students to teach them about the orchestra, and to teach concert etiquette. Last quarter, during Music class, Mr.Sandlian taught the students about the different parts of an orchestra. Please return the permission slip by Monday December 4.

Information: Friday December 8, 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm, 100 NT for bus.

homework:

MATH:

• Comparing and ordering fractions # 1-16

READING & LANGUAGE:

• Read The Witches chapter 18 In The Kitchen

SCIENCE:

• Watch the rest of Unit 4 Lesson 3 online (slides 12-16)

SOCIAL STUDIES:

• Finish your Great Depression script and type them up on a Google Doc in the Social Studies folder on your Drive.
• Copy the rest of these notes into your notebook. Great Depression notes

thursday november 30, 2017

Good afternoon everyone,

We have had a very busy day here in grade 4! After our morning meditation we reviewed yesterday's Math lesson and did a little more whole group and individual practice before moving on to our new lesson on comparing fractions with benchmarks. In Social Studies the students worked diligently on their scripts for their 1920's video diary entries. In Science, we watched a short video on food chains, created and filled out some interactive notebook foldables, and ended the period by playing our Eat or Be Eaten card game to further deepen our food chain knowledge. In the afternoon we read The Witches aloud and the students answered some comprehension questions. Later we started our next writing task, which will be to write a research report about an ecosystem. This writing will integrate perfectly with what we are learning about in Science. At the end of the day I introduced students to the art of slam poetry and we tried performing a Christmas poem ourselves. It was fantastic to see them loosen up and get theatrical! Way to go!

Important Announcements:

• I handed out study guides for Quarter 2 exams yesterday and I also posted all the information on the blog under "Quarter 2 Study Guides"
• Thanks to Mr.Sandlian, we have a wonderful opportunity to see the Kaohsiung Symphony Orchestra play live on Friday December 8th. The program is designed for students to teach them about the orchestra, and to teach concert etiquette. Last quarter, during Music class, Mr.Sandlian taught the students about the different parts of an orchestra. Please return the permission slip by Monday December 4.

Information: Friday December 8, 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm, 100 NT for bus.

homework:

MATH:

• Comparing fractions with benchmarks. Use the handout with the fraction circles to help you, just like we did in class this morning.

READING & LANGUAGE:

• Spend 5-10 minutes studying your new vocabulary words. Your quizzes will be on Monday November 4, 2017.

SCIENCE:

• Flow of energy puzzle. You will be graded on this so please take care and if you are not sure about an animal's diet (omnivore, herbivore, or carnivore) check Google. Write nicely!

SOCIAL STUDIES:

• If you have time left and you aren't finished your 1920's script, you should work on that.

wednesday november 29, 2017

Good afternoon everyone and happy hump day!

Students enjoyed their Music and Art classes this morning and then in Math we reviewed last night's homework and did some more practice on generating equivalent fractions and putting fractions into their lowest form.

homework:

MATH:

• Common Denominators #1-6
• 10 minutes of fraction practice on IXL

READING & LANGUAGE:

• Spend 5-10 minutes studying your new vocabulary words. Your quizzes will be on Monday November 4, 2017.

SOCIAL STUDIES:

• Write your script for The Roaring Twenties green screen video. Make sure you place your character in the United States and follow the guidelines on the project paper.

tuesday november 28, 2017

Good afternoon all,

We had the best Tuesday! This morning after our meditation we had a close reading lesson and learned how to support our answers with evidence from the text. Afterwards we went over the new set of vocabulary words for the upcoming spelling and vocabulary quizzes. During Math we continued to explore fractions, both in the classroom and online through IXL. The students are all working hard and making impressive progress. Keep up the hard work! In Science we had an incredible time creating terrariums to help us further study ecosystems. Afterwards, in the afternoon, we played a fun hands on card game to help us understand food chains. Finally, we had our last fabulous biographical speech presentation by "Steve Jobs!"

homework:

MATH:

• Spend 15 minutes practicing Fractions, Math on IXL
• Page R48 Simplest Form #1-6, Reteach 19.3 #1-9

READING & LANGUAGE:

• Spend 5-10 minutes studying your new vocabulary words. Your quizzes will be on Monday November 4, 2017.

monday november 27, 2017

This morning after our meditation we jumped into Science. Students worked in partners to pull out the important information from different text pieces. We then put all of the information together to form class notes for Lesson 1. Afterwards we did a fun hands on sorting activity to consolidate our understanding of producers, consumers, and decomposers. During Social Studies we talked about the costs and benefits of the Prohibition. Later in the afternoon we worked on editing and revising our biographical essays and practicing fraction skills.

homework:

MATH:

• Spend 15 minutes practicing P.1 under Fractions, Math on IXL (if you are finished P.1 then move on to the next skill)

SCIENCE:

• Please watch these two videos on decomposers: Animal Decomposer Video and Fruit Decomposition Video
• In your notebook, write down a sentence or two, answering the question: Do you think decomposers are important? Why or why not?

READING & LANGUAGE:

• Sign spelling and vocabulary quizzes
• BIOGRAPHICAL ESSAY IS DUE TOMORROW:

*Please spend some time editing and revising your essay this weekend. Click here for some tips on how to do that.

*Please take a look at your Biographical Essay assignment here. I also sent you the grading rubric which you should look at to make sure you can get the highest mark possible. The final copy of your essay is due on Tuesday November 28. It must be printed out and handed in by 8:05 am.

thursday november 23, 2017

Good afternoon everyone and Happy Thanksgiving!

We spent the morning in a writer's workshop, editing and revising our biographical essays. I was really impressed with the revisions the students were able to make to their work. Well done everyone!

Thank you everyone for such a wonderful Thanksgiving lunch together. We are blessed to have a school community that can celebrate together.

Remember that tomorrow is a holiday for Thanksgiving so there is no school. Enjoy the day off!

homework:

READING & LANGUAGE:

• The Witches Read Chapter 13 Metamorphosis

For this chapter, instead of answering the comprehension questions in the booklet, I would like you to consider the following: Look at the name of this chapter and reflect, in your Reading notebook, on why Roald Dahl decided to call it Metamorphosis. Think about what you already know about metamorphosis from our Science lessons and compare and contrast it to what happens in this chapter.

• Chapters 4-8 vocab and spelling quiz Monday November 27
• Please spend some time editing and revising your essay this weekend. Click here for some tips on how to do that.
• Please take a look at your Biographical Essay assignment here. I also sent you the grading rubric which you should look at to make sure you can get the highest mark possible. The final copy of your essay is due on Tuesday November 28. It must be printed out and handed in by 8:05 am.

SOCIAL STUDIES:

• Please read this article about Prohibition to prepare for our next class. In your notebook, write down three important things you learned about Prohibition.

wednesday november 22, 2017

Important Reminders:

• Thursday is our Thanksgiving Lunch and Book Fair from 11:30 am-1:00 pm. We hope you can all join us! The book fair is cash only and the books begin at around 300 NT.
• Friday is a holiday for Thanksgiving so there is no school. Enjoy the day off!

homework:

READING & LANGUAGE:

• The Witches Chapters 12 questions
• Chapters 4-8 vocab quiz Monday November 27 (*STUDY TIP* study a couple of words at at time instead of trying to do the whole list at once).
• Please take a look at your Biographical Essay assignment here. I also sent you the grading rubric which you should look at to make sure you can get the highest mark possible.
• Rough draft of the Biographical Essay is due TOMORROW and must be printed out and handed in.

*Please bring dark colored shirts for your Green Screen Project Filming tomorrow

tuesday november 21, 2017

Hi all,

This morning after our meditation we went up to the computer lab to begin creating biography essays on our historical figures. In Science we jumped into our next unit and began learning about ecosystems, and the interactions of living and non living things. During Reading class the students read a portion of the last chapter aloud emphasizing on fluency, expression and projecting their voice. They did a great job!

Important Reminders:

• Thursday is our Thanksgiving Lunch and Book Fair from 11:30 am-1:00 pm. We hope you can all join us!
• Friday is a holiday for Thanksgiving so there is no school. Enjoy the day off!

homework:

READING & LANGUAGE:

• The Witches Chapters 10-11 questions
• Chapters 4-8 vocab quiz Monday November 27 (*STUDY TIP* study a couple of words at at time instead of trying to do the whole list at once).
• Please take a look at your Biographical Essay assignment here. I also sent you the grading rubric which you should look at to make sure you can get the highest mark possible.
• Rough draft of the Biographical Essay is due Thursday November 23, 2017

monday november 20, 2017

Good afternoon everyone,

I hope you all had a restful and fun weekend!

• In Math we did some final factor and multiple review and practice before tonight's take home test.
• In Science, students wrote their Unit 3 tests and the results were AMAZING! Great job everyone!
• In Social Studies we talked about flappers and why they were important symbols of change for women.
• In Reading the students did fantastic jobs of reading The Witches aloud with extra expression and intonation.
• We also had our last biography speech presentation by Frida Kahlo. Well done!

Important Reminders:

• Thursday is our Thanksgiving Lunch and Book Fair from 11:30 am-1:00 pm. We hope you can all join us!
• Friday is a holiday for Thanksgiving so there is no school. Enjoy the day off!

homework:

READING & LANGUAGE:

• Read the chapter entitled, Bruno Jenkins Disappears.
• Practice reading the page you have been assigned. You will need to read it with a loud voice, and plenty of intonation and expression.
• Chapters 4-8 vocab quiz Monday November 27 (*STUDY TIP* Tonight, study the spelling and meaning of the chapter 4 words. Tomorrow, you can move on to the next two words etc.)

MATH:

• Textbook pages 219-222 #1-23

friday november 17, 2017

Today was a special day in our classroom. After weeks of preparing and rehearsing, today was the day the students presented their biographical speeches. We had many visitors from around the school come and watch and cheer us on, which was great to see! It's great to be a part of such a supportive learning community. I am SO proud of all you for your hard work, dedication to improve, and positive attitudes throughout this process. Well done!After the presentations the students took some quiet time to reflect and write down what they thought went well and what they could have improved on throughout the process of the entire project. Later in the morning we began to use the information in our speeches to create biography essays written in the third person.

I hope you all have a great weekend and relish in your accomplishments.

homework:

READING:

• Read the chapter entitled, Formula 86 Delayed Action Mouse Maker, and answer the questions from chapters 7-8.

SCIENCE:

• We will be having a quiz on Monday November 20. Look at the study guide for this unit here. Remember you can always look at this document for extra science help! (Pages 15-18)
• Please complete your adaptation summative (create an animal) by Monday November 20. Print out the Google Doc paper and staple it to your beautiful drawing. Both are to be handed in Monday morning.

MATH:

• Textbook pages 205-206

wednesday november 15, 2017

Important School Notices: Thanksgiving Potluck Lunch

On Thursday, November 23rd, parents and family are invited to attend our Thanksgiving Potluck Lunch. Lunch will begin at 11:30 to 1:00 in the outdoor area behind the administration office. Once all students, family and faculty are assembled, we will say the Angelus and our Thanksgiving Lunch will begin. The school will supply the basic meal of Turkey, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, pasta, and a hot vegetable. As this is an event of sharing, we hope that each class can participate by adding to our menu with items that will be shared by all. We have a suggestion list for things you can bring:

Upper Elementary (Gr 4,5)

Noodle dishes, rice dishes, or bread (serving size of about 12-15 people)

If you have any questions about food items to bring to the Lunch you may contact members of the Parent Support Team (PST)

Janee Wu, Ramar Liu, Grace Tsou, Angela Yu

Afternoon classes will resume at 1:00 and will finish at our regular time, as well as the After School Program. Friday, November 24th is a school holiday which we hope all will enjoy.

There will be a Book Fair Schedule in the afternoon of the 23rd, which students will be able to attend. Parents are also welcome to attend the Book Fair on that day. For more information, check out the school website or contact Ms.Liu at jliu@diskg.net

Book Fair Schedule: Grades 4,5,6,7,8 2:45 - 3:15

Please fill out the form and return it to your child’s homeroom teacher or Ms. Lee in the administration office by Friday, November 17th ( the form is on the hard copy sent home today) Please make sure to note how many people will be attending for the lunch buffet. Friends and extended family members are welcome.We look forward to seeing you for our Thanksgiving Potluck Lunch!

homework:

*Your biography poster is due tomorrow. Please be careful with your creations while carrying them to school! Remember to plan what you want to do before you paste it. Pasting is the last step. You are always an engineer! Planning and designing before creating or building.

*Your biography speech poster presentation will be on Friday November 17

*Practice biography speech out loud in front of a family member. Practice it again in front of the mirror. Try to have the first half of your speech memorized.

*no reading log or vocab quizzes this week.

SCIENCE:

• Watch Unit 3 Lesson 6 online Why do birds beaks differ? Take notes on the main points in your Science notebook.
• Look at the study guide for this unit here
• We will be having a quiz on Monday November 20.
• Remember you can always look at this document for extra science help! (Pages 15-18)

tuesday november 14, 2017

Hi everyone,

This morning we spent some time making cue cards for our biography speeches and practicing them for one another. In Math, we learned about prime and composite numbers. Ask your children what the difference is tonight and see if they can explain it to you!

Important School Notices: Thanksgiving Potluck Lunch

On Thursday, November 23rd, parents and family are invited to attend our Thanksgiving Potluck Lunch. Lunch will begin at 11:30 to 1:00 in the outdoor area behind the administration office. Once all students, family and faculty are assembled, we will say the Angelus and our Thanksgiving Lunch will begin. The school will supply the basic meal of Turkey, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, pasta, and a hot vegetable. As this is an event of sharing, we hope that each class can participate by adding to our menu with items that will be shared by all. We have a suggestion list for things you can bring:

Upper Elementary (Gr 4,5)

Noodle dishes, rice dishes, or bread (serving size of about 12-15 people)

If you have any questions about food items to bring to the Lunch you may contact members of the Parent Support Team (PST)

Janee Wu, Ramar Liu, Grace Tsou, Angela Yu

Afternoon classes will resume at 1:00 and will finish at our regular time, as well as the After School Program. Friday, November 24th is a school holiday which we hope all will enjoy.

There will be a Book Fair Schedule in the afternoon of the 23rd, which students will be able to attend. Parents are also welcome to attend the Book Fair on that day. For more information, check out the school website or contact Ms.Liu at jliu@diskg.net

Book Fair Schedule: Grades 4,5,6,7,8 2:45 - 3:15

Please fill out the form and return it to your child’s homeroom teacher or Ms. Lee in the administration office by Friday, November 17th ( the form is on the hard copy sent home today) Please make sure to note how many people will be attending for the lunch buffet. Friends and extended family members are welcome.We look forward to seeing you for our Thanksgiving Potluck Lunch!

homework:

*Your biography poster is due Thursday November 16. Remember to plan what you want to do before you paste it. Pasting is the last step. You are always an engineer! Planning and designing before creating or building.

*Your biography speech poster presentation will be on Friday November 17

*Practice biography speech out loud in front of a family member. Practice it again in front of the mirror. Try to have the first half of your speech memorized.

*no reading log or vocab quizzes this week.

MATH:

• Practice these IXL skills A.10, A.11 If you master either of them, let me know tomorrow morning so I can award you with some Dojo points!

friday november 10, 2017

homework:

SCIENCE:

• Do a Science Center activity

LANGUAGE & WRITING:

• Biography speech final copy is due Tuesday November 13. Please time yourself and make sure your speech is between 1-2 minutes.
• Practice your speech. Remember, you will have to memorize most of it for your presentation next Friday. You should divide the speech up into paragraphs and memorize it bit by bit.

MATH:

• Please finish your factor assignment
• Please practice D.4 IDENTIFY FACTORS under Multiplication on IXL.
• If you master that skill quickly you may also try playing this game:

https://www.mathplayground.com/factortrees.html

Thursday november 9, 2017

Hi everyone,

This morning after our meditation we jumped into another close reading lesson. This time we read an informational non fiction text about penguins. We read it aloud and then students read it a second time on their own, annotating the text as they went along. We will continue this tomorrow and as a culminating activity students will research and write their own informational paper on a different animal. Later, they will switch with their classmates who will annotate and pull out the main ideas from their partner's work. In Science we continued the centers and students enjoyed moving through different reading, writing, sorting, and hands on activities about adaptation. Afterwards we had an introduction to our novel study which will be on Roald Dahl's The Witches. We looked at the cover and read the synopsis on the back and then students came up to the board and made predictions, or wrote comments about what they thought the novel would be like. I then introduced them to Roald Dahl and we watched a short biographical video on his life. We are excited to dive into this wonderful novel! For Math we had half the students work online on IXL practicing a variety of division skills while the other half of the class had small group instruction on factors and worked on textbook practice. Students switched to the alternate activity halfway through the class.

Important Reminders:

• Tomorrow is CASUAL FRIDAY. Students should come to school in OLD CLOTHES SUITABLE FOR PAINTING and bring their casual clothes to change into. They will also need to pack PE clothes for class.
• Friday November 10 is our Community Service Activity fro 830 am -10:00 am. This Community Service Activity aims to create and develop the sense of belonging of the students, nurturing that virtue to be responsible members, and contribute in whatever way to the common good of all people.
• Grades 4-8 will be painting a small portion of the front fence. Please wear some old comfortable long sleeved upper garment, old full length pants, and old closed shoes in the likely case that you get paint on yourself. Remember to bring your uniform with you to change into once activities are over.

homework:

SCIENCE:

• Finish your Science center activity

LANGUAGE & WRITING:

• The rough draft of your Biography Speech is due tomorrow on the outline provided. Make sure you time yourself reading it aloud to make sure it falls within the expected time frame for the speech. All of this information is provided on your project outline.
• Journal due tomorrow
• Spelling and vocabulary quizzes tomorrow

SOCIAL STUDIES:

• If you haven't already, please open up a new Google Doc in the Social Studies folder on your Drive. Title it "Green Screen Project" and type up your first speech for WWI. I would suggest making the font size 72 so that it will be easy to read while your partner is holding up the cue cards for you during the filming of your video.

MATH:

• Please practice D.4 IDENTIFY FACTORS under Multiplication on IXL.
• If you master that skill quickly you may also try playing this game:

https://www.mathplayground.com/factortrees.html

wednesday november 8, 2017

Important Reminders:

• Friday November 10 is our Community Service Activity fro 830 am -10:00 am. This Community Service Activity aims to create and develop the sense of belonging of the students, nurturing that virtue to be responsible members, and contribute in whatever way to the common good of all people.

Grades 4-8 will be painting a small portion of the front fence. Please wear some old comfortable long sleeved upper garment, old full length pants, and old closed shoes in the likely case that you get paint on yourself. Remember to bring your uniform with you to change into once activities are over.

HOMEWORK:

10 minutes of IXL practice

LANGUAGE & READING:

• Your spelling and vocabulary google docs have been updated. Quizzes on Friday.
• Journal due Friday.
• The first draft of your biography speech is due on Friday November 10. Practice reading it aloud and time yourself. Remember, your speech must be between 1.5-2.5 minutes long. If your speech is shorter than that, you will need to write more information.

SOCIAL STUDIES:

For your Green Screen Project:

• Please write your speech in big clear, black marker on sheets of scrap paper (or type it up and print it in a big, bold font) so a friend can hold up the papers for you to read while you make your video. Practice your speech a few times so that you have most of it memorized.
• Bring a plain, dark shirt to wear for your video. NO PRINTS. NO BRIGHT COLORS. If you have a costume you want to wear, or props, be sure to bring them tomorrow. Even a little bit will help. Ask your parents for their help finding something around the house for you.

tuesday november 7, 2017

Good afternoon everyone,

This morning after our meditation period I handed out the Biography Project Outline. We went over it together, highlighting deadlines and due dates as we went along. Any questions or concerns should be addressed with me as soon as possible please. Following, I set up Science Adaptation Centers around the classroom and students rotated through them doing different reading, writing, and hands on activities to further their understanding of animal and plant adaptations. During Math we corrected the review test for Chapter 4 and then moved at their own pace on to the next chapter while I met individually with students to check on their progress and address any concerns. Later during Language class we integrated Science and creative writing. Students brainstormed and wrote a story about an animal who moves out of its natural habitat and has to adapt to a new environment. Well done everyone!

HOMEWORK:

10 minutes of IXL practice

LANGUAGE & READING:

• Your spelling and vocabulary google docs have been updated. Quizzes on Friday.
• Journal due Friday.
• Reading log (read your biography books and take notes) Your book and timeline notes paper must be finished by Wednesday.

SCIENCE:

• Type up your adaptation story. Remember, you must give your animal at least 3 new adaptations for its new environment. They can be behavioral, physical/structural, or a mix of the two.

SOCIAL STUDIES:

• Tomorrow we will be working on the scripts for your first green screen videos on WWI. Please come to school with your character information ready and an idea of what you want to talk about.

monday november 6, 2017

Hi everyone,

This morning after our school wide assembly we enjoyed a guided meditation together. We have started learning about biographies and this morning each student chose a biography to read. Reading logs this week will focus on these books and students are encouraged to take notes on the sheets provided, keeping track of the most important information. Later, we will use these notes to compose a speech written in the first person. Finally, students will create a poster with a hole cut out for their head and they will give a speech to the class as their character. We are all very excited about this project and it has been a huge hit in years past. Please remember that as with any project, it is important to stay organized and meet the deadlines so you don't get overwhelmed. Check the google doc here for more information and deadlines. I will give you a paper version of this tomorrow.

HOMEWORK:

10 minutes of IXL practice

*Finish your slide for Student Showcase

LANGUAGE & READING:

• Your spelling and vocabulary google docs have been updated. Quizzes on Friday.
• Journal due Friday.
• Reading log (read your biography books and take notes) Your book and timeline notes paper must be finished by Wednesday.
• Please read the Biography Project Information and write down a question or comment about it in your Assignment Book.

friday november 3, 2017

We had the most fabulous time cleaning up and enjoying Cijin Beach! Thank you everyone for your positive attitudes, safe and responsible behavior, and commitment to cleaning up the environment. You all made today amazing!

Enjoy the weekend and I will see you Monday morning!