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Week Eleven ❧ October 19 to 23
Week Eleven ❧ October 19 to 23
Dear Room 10,
Dear Room 10,
WOW! First, I want to thank you all for the incredibly generous wedding gift! Your kindness means so much to me and I really can't thank you enough. And yet, I have another thank you for everyone who helped organize the surprise video message from the kids! What you may not know is that the audio was played as a surprise "speech" at our wedding reception in New Orleans! It was truly so special, and I was thrilled to have a little piece of Room 10 there with me on such an important day :)
WOW! First, I want to thank you all for the incredibly generous wedding gift! Your kindness means so much to me and I really can't thank you enough. And yet, I have another thank you for everyone who helped organize the surprise video message from the kids! What you may not know is that the audio was played as a surprise "speech" at our wedding reception in New Orleans! It was truly so special, and I was thrilled to have a little piece of Room 10 there with me on such an important day :)
Now, back to our regularly scheduled programming! Here is a look at what we're working on this week:
Now, back to our regularly scheduled programming! Here is a look at what we're working on this week:
Math: We're continuing our work with multiplication, focusing on multiplying 4-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers using partial products and the standard algorithm. Students will take a short quiz this Friday to check their understanding of the skills we've covered so far in this module.
Math: We're continuing our work with multiplication, focusing on multiplying 4-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers using partial products and the standard algorithm. Students will take a short quiz this Friday to check their understanding of the skills we've covered so far in this module.
ELA: We're putting finishing touches on our Fall Narratives, with a focus on strengthening our introductions (especially those hooks!) and conclusions. Next week, students will publish their finished pieces and have an opportunity to share their stories in class.
ELA: We're putting finishing touches on our Fall Narratives, with a focus on strengthening our introductions (especially those hooks!) and conclusions. Next week, students will publish their finished pieces and have an opportunity to share their stories in class.
Students are also busy working on their Greek and Latin Root Projects, creating either a spellbook or a set of Greekymon trading cards! We're setting aside class time for these projects most days, but I encourage students to continue working at home as needed to stay on track for their upcoming due date.
Students are also busy working on their Greek and Latin Root Projects, creating either a spellbook or a set of Greekymon trading cards! We're setting aside class time for these projects most days, but I encourage students to continue working at home as needed to stay on track for their upcoming due date.
History: We're beginning a new chapter, A Spanish Colony in California, starting with Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo's expedition to the California coast. Students will learn about his journey and create informational brochures highlighting the expedition.
History: We're beginning a new chapter, A Spanish Colony in California, starting with Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo's expedition to the California coast. Students will learn about his journey and create informational brochures highlighting the expedition.
I feel very lucky to share this school year with such a thoughtful and supportive group of kids and families! Thank you all again ♡
I feel very lucky to share this school year with such a thoughtful and supportive group of kids and families! Thank you all again ♡
Warmly,
Ms. Graham* * *Reminders
Reminders
Tuesday, October 20
Tuesday, October 20
- Early Dismissal / 1:34 p.m.
Wednesday, October 21
Wednesday, October 21
- Music with Ms. Abiog / 11:20 a.m. ♪
Indigenous Culture Bearer Residency with Lazaro / 1:40 to 2:25 p.m. ❀
This is the second of our 4 fall sessions! This fourth-grade program gives students a chance to learn about the native plants of our community and California.
Thursday, October 22
Thursday, October 22
Library / 9:00 a.m.
Friday, October 23
Friday, October 23
- Friday Morning Assembly / 8:11 a.m.
- Wear your MWE T-shirt! 𓃥
- Orchestra 𝄞
Visual Art with Ms. Martinez / 9:20 a.m.
Looking Ahead
Looking Ahead
Friday, October 30
Friday, October 30
- Greek/Latin Root Project due · Spellbook or Trading Card Set
Wednesday, November 18
Wednesday, November 18
- Field Trip / Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve 𖠰
- Please reach out if you are an approved volunteer and interested in chaperoning.
- Please check the Parent Portal for field trip permission slips.
Week Nine ❧ October 5 to 9
Week Nine ❧ October 5 to 9
Dear Room 10, we have another busy week!
Dear Room 10, we have another busy week!
In Math, we’re beginning Module 3: Multi-Digit Multiplication and Division! We’ll start by working with multiplicative comparison word problems and using what we know about place value to multiply by 10, 100, and 1,000. This is a longer module with lots of new learning, so keep up the great work completing Math homework Monday through Thursday.
In Math, we’re beginning Module 3: Multi-Digit Multiplication and Division! We’ll start by working with multiplicative comparison word problems and using what we know about place value to multiply by 10, 100, and 1,000. This is a longer module with lots of new learning, so keep up the great work completing Math homework Monday through Thursday.
In ELA, we're continuing our podcast unit with Mayan Crystal, practicing careful listening comprehension and character analysis as we follow the story. Students will continue with their Greek & Latin Words Parts Project, and practicing the R.A.C.E. strategy to support clear, organized written responses supported by evidence from a text. And, in honor of October, we are beginning a new creative writing assignment: mystery narratives! ☾
In ELA, we're continuing our podcast unit with Mayan Crystal, practicing careful listening comprehension and character analysis as we follow the story. Students will continue with their Greek & Latin Words Parts Project, and practicing the R.A.C.E. strategy to support clear, organized written responses supported by evidence from a text. And, in honor of October, we are beginning a new creative writing assignment: mystery narratives! ☾
In Science, we’re heading into the final part of the Energy Conversions unit! After investigating different energy inputs, outputs, and converters, we’re now thinking about how all the parts of an electrical system work together. In Chapter 4, students will investigate our new question: How does energy get to the devices all over Ergstown? We’ll learn about the electrical grid and explore how a problem with one part of a system can affect the whole system. Students will eventually use what they’ve learned to argue for the best way to improve Ergstown’s electrical grid and reduce blackouts.
In Science, we’re heading into the final part of the Energy Conversions unit! After investigating different energy inputs, outputs, and converters, we’re now thinking about how all the parts of an electrical system work together. In Chapter 4, students will investigate our new question: How does energy get to the devices all over Ergstown? We’ll learn about the electrical grid and explore how a problem with one part of a system can affect the whole system. Students will eventually use what they’ve learned to argue for the best way to improve Ergstown’s electrical grid and reduce blackouts.
A Quick Note ♡ I will be out starting Tuesday, October 13 to Tuesday, October 20 because I’m getting married. Mr. Garcia will be our substitute while I am away, and I will be back in Room 10 on Wednesday, October 21!
A Quick Note ♡ I will be out starting Tuesday, October 13 to Tuesday, October 20 because I’m getting married. Mr. Garcia will be our substitute while I am away, and I will be back in Room 10 on Wednesday, October 21!
Warmly,
Ms. Graham* * *Reminders
Reminders
Tuesday, October 6
Tuesday, October 6
- Early Dismissal / 1:34 p.m.
Wednesday, October 7
Wednesday, October 7
- Music with Ms. Abiog / 11:20 a.m. ♪
Indigenous Culture Bearer Residency with Lazaro / 1:40 to 2:25 p.m. ❀
This is the first of our 4 fall sessions! This fourth-grade program gives students a chance to learn about the native plants of our community and California.
Thursday, October 8
Thursday, October 8
Fire Drill
Library / 9:00 a.m.
Friday, October 9
Friday, October 9
- Friday Morning Assembly / 8:11 a.m.
- Wear your MWE T-shirt! 𓃥
- Orchestra 𝄞
Visual Art with Ms. Martinez / 9:20 a.m.
Looking Ahead
Looking Ahead
Tuesday, October 13 to Tuesday, October 20
Ms. G is out & Mr. Garcia is substituting
Friday, October 30
Friday, October 30
- Greek/Latin Root Project due · Spellbook or Trading Card Set
Wednesday, November 18
Wednesday, November 18
- Field Trip / Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve 𖠰 If you are an approved volunteer and interested in chaperoning, please reach out!
Musicians playing their recorders!
Weeks Seven & Eight ❧ September 21 to October 2
Weeks Seven & Eight ❧ September 21 to October 2
Dear Room 10, we have lots of new learning underway!
Dear Room 10, we have lots of new learning underway!
In Math, we started Module 2 last week, which is our shortest module of the year! If you can believe it, we’re already wrapping it up this week! We've been practicing converting between different units of metric measurement, including meters and centimeters, kilometers and meters, liters and milliliters, and kilograms and grams. Students will have their Module 2 Quiz this Friday. Keep up the great work completing Math homework Monday through Thursday (1 page front/back!) to practice the skills we’re learning in class.
In Math, we started Module 2 last week, which is our shortest module of the year! If you can believe it, we’re already wrapping it up this week! We've been practicing converting between different units of metric measurement, including meters and centimeters, kilometers and meters, liters and milliliters, and kilograms and grams. Students will have their Module 2 Quiz this Friday. Keep up the great work completing Math homework Monday through Thursday (1 page front/back!) to practice the skills we’re learning in class.
In ELA, we’re beginning a new podcast unit with Mayan Crystal from GZM Shows. As we listen together, students get to practice careful listening and comprehension, identifying important details, and using evidence from the story to explain their thinking. This work also connects to our next writing unit, Responding to Reading, where students use the R.A.C.E. strategy to write clear, organized paragraph responses that support their ideas with evidence from a text.
In ELA, we’re beginning a new podcast unit with Mayan Crystal from GZM Shows. As we listen together, students get to practice careful listening and comprehension, identifying important details, and using evidence from the story to explain their thinking. This work also connects to our next writing unit, Responding to Reading, where students use the R.A.C.E. strategy to write clear, organized paragraph responses that support their ideas with evidence from a text.
Students have also started their Greek & Latin Word Parts Project. Students are using Greek and Latin roots and affixes to create either a deck of fantastical creature trading cards or a spellbook, showing what they’ve learned about how word parts can help us understand unfamiliar words.
Students have also started their Greek & Latin Word Parts Project. Students are using Greek and Latin roots and affixes to create either a deck of fantastical creature trading cards or a spellbook, showing what they’ve learned about how word parts can help us understand unfamiliar words.
In Science, we’re moving into Chapter 2 of Energy Conversions and investigating a new question: What makes the devices in Ergstown output energy or fail to output energy? Students will focus on energy converters and explore the many ways energy can be converted from one form to another.
In Science, we’re moving into Chapter 2 of Energy Conversions and investigating a new question: What makes the devices in Ergstown output energy or fail to output energy? Students will focus on energy converters and explore the many ways energy can be converted from one form to another.
We’re also continuing to practice two important Room 10 habits: listening while others are sharing and keeping our voices low during independent work. Both help make Room 10 a place where each voice is valued and everyone has the space to do their best work. ☮
We’re also continuing to practice two important Room 10 habits: listening while others are sharing and keeping our voices low during independent work. Both help make Room 10 a place where each voice is valued and everyone has the space to do their best work. ☮
Warmly,
Ms. Graham* * *Reminders
Reminders
Tuesday, September 29
Tuesday, September 29
- Early Dismissal / 1:34 p.m.
Wednesday, September 30
Wednesday, September 30
- Music with Ms. Abiog / 11:20 a.m. ♪
Friday, October 2
Friday, October 2
- Friday Morning Assembly / 8:11 a.m.
- Wear your MWE T-shirt! 𓃥
- Orchestra 𝄞
Visual Art with Ms. Martinez / 9:20 a.m.
- Module 2 Math Quiz
Looking Ahead
Looking Ahead
Friday, October 30
Friday, October 30
- Greek/Latin Root Project due - Spellbook or Trading Card Set
Wednesday, November 18
Wednesday, November 18
- Field Trip / Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve 𖠰 If you are an approved volunteer and interested in chaperoning, please reach out!
Week Six ❧ September 14 to 18
Week Six ❧ September 14 to 18
Dear Room 10,
Dear Room 10,
Last week, we continued building our independence as fourth graders, especially by taking useful notes and using them as a resource in our work. We also began bringing Personal Narratives to life with sensory details and kicked off our first Science unit by becoming systems engineers for Ergstown.
Last week, we continued building our independence as fourth graders, especially by taking useful notes and using them as a resource in our work. We also began bringing Personal Narratives to life with sensory details and kicked off our first Science unit by becoming systems engineers for Ergstown.
This week in Math, we’re wrapping up Module 1 and all of our work with place value. Students will create a Place Value Choice Project to practice and review what we’ve learned before our Module 1 Assessment this Friday. At home, students can use their notes to review Lessons 1 to 19, including rounding, multiplying and dividing by 10, and adding and subtracting multi-digit numbers. Ask your student which Place Value project they chose to work on!
In ELA, we’re continuing to strengthen our Personal Narrative work. After using sensory details and stretching our sentences to give readers a clearer picture of our experiences, students will begin developing, editing, and typing their stories this week.
In Science, we’re continuing our work with Energy Conversions. Students are investigating why the electrical system in our fictional town of Ergstown is especially vulnerable to blackouts as they continue their work as systems engineers.
Warmly,
Ms. Graham* * *Reminders
Reminders
Tuesday, September 15
Tuesday, September 15
- Early Dismissal / 1:34 p.m.
Wednesday, September 16
Wednesday, September 16
Music with Ms. Abiog / 11:20 a.m. ♪
Thursday, September 17
Library / 9:00 a.m.
Friday, September 18
Friday Morning Assembly / 8:11 a.m.
Wear your MWE T-shirt! 𓃥
Orchestra 𝄞
Module 1 Math Assessment
Place Value Choice Project is due
Looking Ahead
Looking Ahead
Monday, September 21
No School / Yom Kippur
Spirit Week info!
Place Value Choice Mini-Project due Friday, 9/19
Week Four ❧ August 31 to September 4
Week Four ❧ August 31 to September 4
Dear Room 10,
Dear Room 10,
Students have been doing such a great job diving into the challenging work of fourth grade these past few weeks!
Students have been doing such a great job diving into the challenging work of fourth grade these past few weeks!
This week, we will continue practicing and refining our place value understanding. In math, we’ll continue working with rounding and begin multi-digit addition and subtraction. In ELA, students have been gathering “small moment” ideas and writing several “flash drafts.” This week, we’ll continue our Personal Narratives by adding details and beginning our first drafts. In Health, we’ll be learning about our teeth and dental hygiene.
This week, we will continue practicing and refining our place value understanding. In math, we’ll continue working with rounding and begin multi-digit addition and subtraction. In ELA, students have been gathering “small moment” ideas and writing several “flash drafts.” This week, we’ll continue our Personal Narratives by adding details and beginning our first drafts. In Health, we’ll be learning about our teeth and dental hygiene.
Last week, students also worked on their All About Me slides, which everyone will have a chance to present to the class. I’m looking forward to learning a little more about each person in Room 10!
Last week, students also worked on their All About Me slides, which everyone will have a chance to present to the class. I’m looking forward to learning a little more about each person in Room 10!
Thank you to all the families who joined us for Back to School Night last week. It was so great to see you!
Thank you to all the families who joined us for Back to School Night last week. It was so great to see you!
Warmly,
Ms. Graham* * *Reminders
Reminders
Tuesday, September 1
Tuesday, September 1
- Early Dismissal / 1:34 p.m.
Wednesday, September 2
Wednesday, September 2
Music / 11:20 a.m. ♪
Friday, September 4
No School / Labor Day weekend ☼
Looking Ahead
Looking Ahead
Monday, September 7
No School / Labor Day weekend ☼
Week Three ❧ August 24 to 28
Week Three ❧ August 24 to 28
Dear Room 10,
Dear Room 10,
This week in Math, we’re continuing our work with place value in Eureka Math. Students will have a short check-in quiz this Friday. In ELA, we’re building up to writing personal narratives. Students are practicing how to bring a story to life with sensory details and dialogue, and we’ve written quick “flash drafts” using our "small seed" moments. Students are also working on their i-Ready assessments in ELA and Math this week. Slow and steady!
In Social Studies, our California History Museum brochures are nearly finished. They are due this Thursday. All work is being done in class using our IMPACT California History textbook.
Another big thank you to all who have sent in supplies for our classroom, including goodies from our Amazon Wishlist. Every little thing helps our days run smoothly and helps make Room 10 a cozy, engaging place to learn. I’m so grateful for your support!
Warmly,
Ms. Graham* * *Reminders
Reminders
Tuesday, August 24
Tuesday, August 24
- Lockdown Drill
- Early Dismissal / 1:34 p.m.
Wednesday, August 26
Wednesday, August 26
Music / 9:20 a.m. ♪
Thursday, August 27
Thursday, August 27
- Picture Day / 10:40 a.m.
- Back to School Night / 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Welcome (Down at the playground) / 4:30 p.m.
Please choose one session time listed below. Sessions are the same and intended as a general classroom introduction rather than time for individual student questions.
Session 1 (in Room 10) / 5:00 p.m.
Session 2 (in Room 10) / 5:30 p.m.
Friday, August 28
Friday, August 28
Friday Morning Assembly / 8:11 a.m.
Wear your MWE T-shirt! 𓃥
Visual Art / 9:20 a.m.
Looking Ahead
Looking Ahead
Friday, September 4 to Monday, September 7
No School / Labor Day weekend ☼
Week Two ❧ August 17 to 21
Week Two ❧ August 17 to 21
Dear Room 10,
Dear Room 10,
We had a wonderful first day, and I heard everyone had a great end to their week with Ms. Avila! Last week, we focused on beginning to learn the routines that will help our class run smoothly. I'm excited for our first full week together!
This week, we start our first units of fourth grade! In ELA, we’ll introduce personal narratives, and in Math, we’ll begin our work with place value. We will also begin our first Social Studies unit by learning about California's regions and creating infographic posters. Students will start to take their beginning-of-year i-Ready assessments in Reading and Math this week as well.
Thank you to everyone who has already returned the forms sent home last week! The front office deadline for this is Friday, August 28.
Room 10 is also looking for a Parent Representative for this school year. If you are interested in taking on the role, please send me an email.
And finally, thank you so much for the supplies and classroom donations that have already made their way to us. They have been such a help as we get our classroom ready for the year! There are still a few items we could use on our Room 10 Amazon Wishlist for anyone who is able to contribute.
Have a great week!Ms. Graham* * *Reminders
Reminders
Tuesday, August 18
Tuesday, August 18
- Fire Drill
- Early Dismissal / 1:34 p.m.
Friday, August 21
Friday, August 21
Friday Morning Assembly / 8:11 a.m.
Wear your MWE T-shirt! 𓃥
Orchestra assembly (8:30)
Looking Ahead
Looking Ahead
Thursday, August 27
Thursday, August 27
- Back to School Night / 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Friday, September 4 to Monday, September 7
No School / Labor Day weekend ☼
Week One ❧ August 12 to 14
Week One ❧ August 12 to 14
Dear Room 10,
Dear Room 10,
Welcome back to school! I am glad to be starting fourth grade with you and can't wait to meet each of you!
Welcome back to school! I am glad to be starting fourth grade with you and can't wait to meet each of you!
There is so much wonderful learning ahead of us this year. We will spend our first week settling in, getting to know one another, and finding our rhythm. Our goal is to build a kind, helpful community where we can all learn and do our best work.
I will see you tomorrow in Room 10!Ms. Graham* * *There is so much wonderful learning ahead of us this year. We will spend our first week settling in, getting to know one another, and finding our rhythm. Our goal is to build a kind, helpful community where we can all learn and do our best work.
Reminders
Reminders
Wednesday, August 12
Wednesday, August 12
- First Day of School! ✐
- Morning Assembly / 8:06 a.m.
- Early Dismissal / 1:34 p.m.
Thursday, August 13
Thursday, August 13
- Fire Drill
- Early Dismissal / 1:34 p.m.
Friday, August 14
Friday, August 14
- Wear your MWE T-shirt! 𓃥
- Regular Dismissal / 2:34 p.m.
Looking Ahead
Looking Ahead
Thursday, August 27
Thursday, August 27
- Back to School Night / 4:30-5:30 p.m.
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