The end of the year is here!! This will be my last blog of the year. I just want to say what a wonderful year it has been with your children. They are a bright, energetic and kind group of kids and I have truly enjoyed teaching them and watching them grow. Thanks for all of your support this year!
Upcoming Events:
Thursday June 14th-Flag Day Celebration
Friday June 15th-Field Day
Monday June 18th-End of Year Ice Cream Social
Tuesday June 19th-Last day of school! (full day)
ELA
We will complete our final read-aloud, Because of Winn Dixie, and reflect on the read alouds of the year. We will also write our final reading letter in school this week, so they do not need to do this at home. We finished spelling last week. In writing, we are finishing compliment cards and reflecting on the school year.
Math
We are finishing up a unit on stocks, which the class loved! They are ready to invest! We will finish up the year with a geometry activity.
Science/Social Studies
We will finish up rocks and minerals this week. We will finish up immigration by looking at photographs from the time period.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Monday, June 4, 2012
June 4, 2012
I can't believe that we are in June! The year has truly flown by. There is a lot of testing this week. Please make sure your child is on time each day this week so we can get started right away.
Testing:
Monday June 4th -NYS Science test (written portion)
Tuesday June 5th and Wednesday June 6th-Accelerated Math test
Thursday June 6th-NYS Field Testing (Reading)
Upcoming Events:
Friday June 8th-Carnival 5-8
Friday June 15th-Field Day
This week:
Math
This week, we will be doing some group math activities. We will do some "Stock Market Math" and will be creating geometric villages. On Tuesday and Wednesday, students will take the accelerated math test. This test, along with teacher recommendations, will help us determine the accelerated math class for next year.
ELA
This week, we will finish The Kid in the Red Jacket for Read Aloud. Students should continue reading independently and should write reading letters. We will have our last spelling list this week. There will not be a June reading calendar. In Writing, students are making "compliment cards" for their classmates.
Science/Social Studies
In science, we will work on the Rocks and Minerals unit. In social studies, we will finish immigration.
Testing:
Monday June 4th -NYS Science test (written portion)
Tuesday June 5th and Wednesday June 6th-Accelerated Math test
Thursday June 6th-NYS Field Testing (Reading)
Upcoming Events:
Friday June 8th-Carnival 5-8
Friday June 15th-Field Day
This week:
Math
This week, we will be doing some group math activities. We will do some "Stock Market Math" and will be creating geometric villages. On Tuesday and Wednesday, students will take the accelerated math test. This test, along with teacher recommendations, will help us determine the accelerated math class for next year.
ELA
This week, we will finish The Kid in the Red Jacket for Read Aloud. Students should continue reading independently and should write reading letters. We will have our last spelling list this week. There will not be a June reading calendar. In Writing, students are making "compliment cards" for their classmates.
Science/Social Studies
In science, we will work on the Rocks and Minerals unit. In social studies, we will finish immigration.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
May 29, 2012
I hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend!! The weather was beautiful and I got to spend some quality time with family and friends. I hope you did too. Next week, we will be doing some more testing. Unfortunately, fourth grade is a year that is packed with testing! I will list the upcoming tests below. Please contact me if you have any questions/concerns!
Testing Schedule
Monday June 4th-NYS Science Test (written portion)
Tuesday June 5th and Wednesday June 6th-Accelerated Math Inventory
Thursday June 7th-NYS Field Testing
ELA
In reading this week, we are studying author's purpose and reading independently. There are no reading letters due this week. In Writing, we are working on an end of the year activity in which students write a complimentary paragraph about each of their classmates. There is no spelling this week.
Math
We finished Hands On Equations last week. This week, we will be covering/reviewing a few things as a transition to 5th grade math. We will also be doing some group math projects to end the year.
Science
We will start the Rocks and Minerals unit this week and we will finish reviewing for the NYS Science test.
Social Studies
We will be working on Immigration this week.
Testing Schedule
Monday June 4th-NYS Science Test (written portion)
Tuesday June 5th and Wednesday June 6th-Accelerated Math Inventory
Thursday June 7th-NYS Field Testing
ELA
In reading this week, we are studying author's purpose and reading independently. There are no reading letters due this week. In Writing, we are working on an end of the year activity in which students write a complimentary paragraph about each of their classmates. There is no spelling this week.
Math
We finished Hands On Equations last week. This week, we will be covering/reviewing a few things as a transition to 5th grade math. We will also be doing some group math projects to end the year.
Science
We will start the Rocks and Minerals unit this week and we will finish reviewing for the NYS Science test.
Social Studies
We will be working on Immigration this week.
Monday, May 21, 2012
May 21, 2012
Upcoming Events:
May 22nd-Erie Canal Presentation
May 24th-Poetry Celebration (9:45-10:15)
May 24th-Science Performance Test (1:00-2:00)
ELA
In reading this week, we will finish Granny Torelli Makes Soup. This was a great Read-Aloud that really focused on relationships. It led to great discussions! We will be studying author's purpose this week. There will be NO reading letters due this week. In writing, we are typing our poems and will have a poetry celebration on Thursday morning at 9:45. We will then spend some time focusing on an end of the year writing activity.
Math
This week, we will finish up the Hands On Equations unit. There will be a quiz on Thursday.
Social Studies
On Tuesday, we will see a presentation on the Erie Canal. We will also be studying immigration this week.
Science
We are reviewing for the New York State Science Test.
May 22nd-Erie Canal Presentation
May 24th-Poetry Celebration (9:45-10:15)
May 24th-Science Performance Test (1:00-2:00)
ELA
In reading this week, we will finish Granny Torelli Makes Soup. This was a great Read-Aloud that really focused on relationships. It led to great discussions! We will be studying author's purpose this week. There will be NO reading letters due this week. In writing, we are typing our poems and will have a poetry celebration on Thursday morning at 9:45. We will then spend some time focusing on an end of the year writing activity.
Math
This week, we will finish up the Hands On Equations unit. There will be a quiz on Thursday.
Social Studies
On Tuesday, we will see a presentation on the Erie Canal. We will also be studying immigration this week.
Science
We are reviewing for the New York State Science Test.
Monday, May 14, 2012
May 14, 2012
I hope everyone had a great Mother's Day weekend!! All of you moms deserve it:)Your children had such lovely things to say about all of you when they were writing their poems and creating wordles.
Upcoming Events:
May 14th Spring Concert
May 15th School Budget Vote at BCHS/Elementary school snack vote for students (also at BCHS)!!
May 18th Jeff Bennett Presentation on Immigration
May 22nd Erie Canal Presentation
May 24th 4th Grade Science Test-Part 1
May25th and May 28th No School
Reading/Writing
In reading, we started a new Read Aloud called Granny Torelli's Soup. Students should continue reading independently and writing reading letters. In writing, we are editing and publishing poems this week We will have a poetry celebration the week before Memorial Day. I will keep you posted on a day and time. I am tentatively planning for May 24th at 9:45 but I will confirm soon. We will start a memoir unit later this week.
Math
This week, we will start the Hands On Equations unit. It is a set of hands on lessons using algebra. It is a really fun unit!
Science
We will continue reviewing for the 4th Grade Science test.
Social Studies
We will start a unit on Immigration this week. Jeff Bennett will be here on Friday to share a presentation on immigration.
Upcoming Events:
May 14th Spring Concert
May 15th School Budget Vote at BCHS/Elementary school snack vote for students (also at BCHS)!!
May 18th Jeff Bennett Presentation on Immigration
May 22nd Erie Canal Presentation
May 24th 4th Grade Science Test-Part 1
May25th and May 28th No School
Reading/Writing
In reading, we started a new Read Aloud called Granny Torelli's Soup. Students should continue reading independently and writing reading letters. In writing, we are editing and publishing poems this week We will have a poetry celebration the week before Memorial Day. I will keep you posted on a day and time. I am tentatively planning for May 24th at 9:45 but I will confirm soon. We will start a memoir unit later this week.
Math
This week, we will start the Hands On Equations unit. It is a set of hands on lessons using algebra. It is a really fun unit!
Science
We will continue reviewing for the 4th Grade Science test.
Social Studies
We will start a unit on Immigration this week. Jeff Bennett will be here on Friday to share a presentation on immigration.
Monday, May 7, 2012
May 7, 2012
Thank you so much for the lovely flowers for Teacher Appreciation Week! There is a colorful variety of flowers and it really brightened up the room and my morning!
Please return Spring picture packages by Thursday, May 10th if you have not done so already.
Upcoming Events:
Wednesday May 9th-Choir rehearsal 8:15
Thursday May 10th Art Show 4:30-7/Book Fair 4:30-7:30/Ice Cream Social 5-7
Monday May 14th-Spring Concert
Tuesday May 15th-School Budget Vote
ELA
In reading and writing this week, we are continuing our poetry unit. We will finish up The Orphan of Ellis Island .Students should continue reading a book of their choice and writing reading letters. We will be writing a variety of poetry this week!
Math
We will finish up the probability unit this week. The test will be Thursday and we will review on Wednesday.
Social Studies
We are working on a budget/vote activity. We are learning about budgeting and voting by doing a variety of activities. Students can then take part in Kids Vote Too! On May 15th, the day of the school district budget vote, students can join their parents and vote for a new school snack!
Science
We will be reviewing for the New York State Science test over the next few weeks.
Please return Spring picture packages by Thursday, May 10th if you have not done so already.
Upcoming Events:
Wednesday May 9th-Choir rehearsal 8:15
Thursday May 10th Art Show 4:30-7/Book Fair 4:30-7:30/Ice Cream Social 5-7
Monday May 14th-Spring Concert
Tuesday May 15th-School Budget Vote
ELA
In reading and writing this week, we are continuing our poetry unit. We will finish up The Orphan of Ellis Island .Students should continue reading a book of their choice and writing reading letters. We will be writing a variety of poetry this week!
Math
We will finish up the probability unit this week. The test will be Thursday and we will review on Wednesday.
Social Studies
We are working on a budget/vote activity. We are learning about budgeting and voting by doing a variety of activities. Students can then take part in Kids Vote Too! On May 15th, the day of the school district budget vote, students can join their parents and vote for a new school snack!
Science
We will be reviewing for the New York State Science test over the next few weeks.
Monday, April 30, 2012
April 30, 2012
Good morning! I hope everyone had a great weekend. Testing is done, for now! We will also have a New York State Science test at the end of May. Thanks to everyone who donated to the Used Book Sale!!
Upcoming Events:
May 1st-Used Book Sale (soft cover $0.50, hard cover $1.00)
Please return Spring Picture package by May 10th.
ELA
In reading and writing this week, we will be working on poetry. We will focus on learning figurative language and finding examples in poetry books. As the week continues, students will start writing their own poetry. Students should continue reading an independent reading book of their choice and writing reading letters this week. April reading calendars are due Tuesday, May 1st.
Math
This week, we will start a unit on Probability. Students worked very hard on last week's New York State Math test. Great job!!
Social Studies
We will finish a unit on the Erie Canal and the Industrial Revolution. We will then start a short unit on the voting process.
Science
We will start the Rocks and Minerals unit at the end of the week.
Upcoming Events:
May 1st-Used Book Sale (soft cover $0.50, hard cover $1.00)
Please return Spring Picture package by May 10th.
ELA
In reading and writing this week, we will be working on poetry. We will focus on learning figurative language and finding examples in poetry books. As the week continues, students will start writing their own poetry. Students should continue reading an independent reading book of their choice and writing reading letters this week. April reading calendars are due Tuesday, May 1st.
Math
This week, we will start a unit on Probability. Students worked very hard on last week's New York State Math test. Great job!!
Social Studies
We will finish a unit on the Erie Canal and the Industrial Revolution. We will then start a short unit on the voting process.
Science
We will start the Rocks and Minerals unit at the end of the week.
Monday, April 23, 2012
April 23, 2012
Good morning! I hope everyone had a great weekend.
Used Book Sale
We are collecting used books for next week's sale. If possible, please send in a gently used K-5 level book by Friday.
This week, we will have the New York State Math test on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Please make sure your child gets a good night's sleep, eats a healthy breakfast and gets to school ON TIME. We need to begin promptly at 9:30 each day of testing.
Math
We will be reviewing for the NYS Math test on Monday and Tuesday. For homework this week, I would like students to be practicing their facts. They can use flash cards, play some of the online math games listed, or any other practice. I will be reminding them to take their time and check over their work very carefully so the they don't make careless mistakes.
ELA
In reading and writing this week, we will be starting a Poetry unit. We will also finish our current read-aloud, Fablehaven, and will start The Orphan of Ellis Island. Students should continue reading a book of their choice and there will be reading letters due this week. Students worked very hard on the ELA tests last week. Nice job!!!
Social Studies/Science
Historian, Jeff Bennett, was back on Friday for a presentation on the Industrial Revolution. We will continue learning about the Industrial Revolution and the Erie Canal this week. We will begin a Rocks and Minerals unit in science next week.
Used Book Sale
We are collecting used books for next week's sale. If possible, please send in a gently used K-5 level book by Friday.
This week, we will have the New York State Math test on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Please make sure your child gets a good night's sleep, eats a healthy breakfast and gets to school ON TIME. We need to begin promptly at 9:30 each day of testing.
Math
We will be reviewing for the NYS Math test on Monday and Tuesday. For homework this week, I would like students to be practicing their facts. They can use flash cards, play some of the online math games listed, or any other practice. I will be reminding them to take their time and check over their work very carefully so the they don't make careless mistakes.
ELA
In reading and writing this week, we will be starting a Poetry unit. We will also finish our current read-aloud, Fablehaven, and will start The Orphan of Ellis Island. Students should continue reading a book of their choice and there will be reading letters due this week. Students worked very hard on the ELA tests last week. Nice job!!!
Social Studies/Science
Historian, Jeff Bennett, was back on Friday for a presentation on the Industrial Revolution. We will continue learning about the Industrial Revolution and the Erie Canal this week. We will begin a Rocks and Minerals unit in science next week.
Monday, April 16, 2012
April 16, 2012
Welcome back! I hope everyone had a wonderful week. It's hard to believe, but there are only 10 weeks of school left! We have a lot to do to finish up fourth grade. So...let's get started on the final stretch!
This week, we will have the New York State ELA test on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Please make sure your child gets a good night's sleep, has a healthy breakfast and gets to school ON TIME. We need to get started right at 9:30. Next week, we will have New York State Math testing on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Math
This week, students will get back geometry tests. These should be signed and corrected by Friday. We will spend the week reviewing for the New York State Math test. Make sure your child is practicing their basic facts at home this week-times tables, division facts, addition/subtraction. Please have them try some of the websites that I have listed for practice.
Reading
This week, we are taking the ELA test. Students should continue reading a book of their choice. There will be no reading letters this week.
Writing
We are working on essay writing for the ELA test. After the testing, we will start a unit on poetry.
Social Studies
We are studying New York State government and the Erie Canal.
This week, we will have the New York State ELA test on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Please make sure your child gets a good night's sleep, has a healthy breakfast and gets to school ON TIME. We need to get started right at 9:30. Next week, we will have New York State Math testing on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Math
This week, students will get back geometry tests. These should be signed and corrected by Friday. We will spend the week reviewing for the New York State Math test. Make sure your child is practicing their basic facts at home this week-times tables, division facts, addition/subtraction. Please have them try some of the websites that I have listed for practice.
Reading
This week, we are taking the ELA test. Students should continue reading a book of their choice. There will be no reading letters this week.
Writing
We are working on essay writing for the ELA test. After the testing, we will start a unit on poetry.
Social Studies
We are studying New York State government and the Erie Canal.
Monday, April 2, 2012
April 1, 2012
Upcoming events:
April 3-Spring pictures
April 6-no school
April 9-13 April Vacation
To start my blog this week, I want to share something about one of my students! Mike Guyette took part in St. Baldrick's fundraiser at Siena College. He raised money and had his shaved to help kids with cancer! We are all proud of him. Way to go, Mike!!
Math
This week, we will finish up geometry. We will review Tuesday and will have a test on Wednesday.
Reading
This week, we will continue the ELA study in preparation for the New York State tests on April 17th, 18th, and 19th. There will be no reading letters this week. March reading calendars are due April 1st.
Writing
We are working on essay writing as part of the ELA unit.
Social studies
We are working on a unit on New York State government.
April 3-Spring pictures
April 6-no school
April 9-13 April Vacation
To start my blog this week, I want to share something about one of my students! Mike Guyette took part in St. Baldrick's fundraiser at Siena College. He raised money and had his shaved to help kids with cancer! We are all proud of him. Way to go, Mike!!
Math
This week, we will finish up geometry. We will review Tuesday and will have a test on Wednesday.
Reading
This week, we will continue the ELA study in preparation for the New York State tests on April 17th, 18th, and 19th. There will be no reading letters this week. March reading calendars are due April 1st.
Writing
We are working on essay writing as part of the ELA unit.
Social studies
We are working on a unit on New York State government.
Monday, March 26, 2012
March 26, 2012
Upcoming Events:
Thursday, March 29th-11:45 Dismissal for conferences
March 29th, March 30th -5th Grade Musical "Broadway Bound"
Tuesday, April 3rd-Spring pictures
All report cards will be available to read on BC@Home this week.
Math
This week, we will continue a unit on geometry. Students got back their measurement tests last week.
Reading
This week, we will continue our ELA study. Last week, we practiced multiple choice and this week we will focus on listening as preparation for the New York State ELA test in April. Students should continue independently reading a book of their choice and writing reading response letters.
Writing
We just finished the historical fiction writing unit. Students created a historical fiction character from the Revolutionary War period and wrote letters as that character to pen pals in Mrs. Kourt's class. On Monday, we will get together with her class to reveal true identities and celebrate the end of the unit. It should be a lot of fun! Our next unit is ELA study. We will work on essay writing for the upcoming New York State ELA test in April.
Science/Social Studies
In science, we are finishing up the digestive system and will have a quiz sometime this week. In social studies, we finished the Revolutionary War and have started a unit on government.
Have a great week!
Thursday, March 29th-11:45 Dismissal for conferences
March 29th, March 30th -5th Grade Musical "Broadway Bound"
Tuesday, April 3rd-Spring pictures
All report cards will be available to read on BC@Home this week.
Math
This week, we will continue a unit on geometry. Students got back their measurement tests last week.
Reading
This week, we will continue our ELA study. Last week, we practiced multiple choice and this week we will focus on listening as preparation for the New York State ELA test in April. Students should continue independently reading a book of their choice and writing reading response letters.
Writing
We just finished the historical fiction writing unit. Students created a historical fiction character from the Revolutionary War period and wrote letters as that character to pen pals in Mrs. Kourt's class. On Monday, we will get together with her class to reveal true identities and celebrate the end of the unit. It should be a lot of fun! Our next unit is ELA study. We will work on essay writing for the upcoming New York State ELA test in April.
Science/Social Studies
In science, we are finishing up the digestive system and will have a quiz sometime this week. In social studies, we finished the Revolutionary War and have started a unit on government.
Have a great week!
Sunday, March 18, 2012
March 18, 2012
Upcoming events:
Tuesday, March 20th-11:45 dismissal/parent conferences
Math
This week, we will continue the geometry unit. Students took a measurement test last week and will get those back this week.
Reading
We finished a read-aloud last week and started Fablehaven, a new read-aloud. It is s fantasy and so far we are really enjoying it! We finished a study on historical fiction and have started an ELA study unit in preparation for April's New York State ELA test. This week, we focused on multiple choice. We will start working on short answer practice this week. Students should continue reading a book of their choice. I have been spending time with each student discussing their current books and helping students choose books. Please encourage your child to try new authors and genres and to stick with books for at least a few chapters.
Writing
This week, we will finish up our historical fiction unit. We have been writing historical fiction letters to pen pals in Mrs. Kourt's class. Students will write their final letters and find out their "mystery" pen pals this week. We will then be working on the ELA study unit in writing by practicing essay writing.
Science/Social Studies
In Science, we are finishing up the digestive system this week. We are making diagrams and will have a quiz on Wednesday. We really enjoyed the presentation from Dr. Ells this week !! In Social Studies, we will start a unit on government.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
March 11, 2012
Thank you so much to everyone who donated to our raffle basket!! Also, a big thank you to our room parents, Mrs. Hazaz and Mrs. Ells, for putting it all together:)
Upcoming Events:
March 12-Visit from Dr. Ells to discuss the digestive system
March 20-11:45 Dismissal/Conference Day*
*Those of you who requested a conference will get a notice on Monday with a date and time.
Math
This week, we will finish measurement and will have a test on Tuesday. Our next unit is geometry,
Reading
We will be finishing up a read-aloud, George Washington's Socks, this week. Students should continue reading a book of their choice and writing reading letters.
Writing
In Writing, we have created historical fiction characters from the Revolutionary War and are writing letters in the voice of these characters. We will trade with Mrs. Kourt's class this week. The kids are having a lot of fun with this and are using their knowledge of the time period from social studies to write some very interesting letters!
Social Studies
We are continuing our study of the Revolutionary War.
Science
We are continuing our study of the Digestive System.
Upcoming Events:
March 12-Visit from Dr. Ells to discuss the digestive system
March 20-11:45 Dismissal/Conference Day*
*Those of you who requested a conference will get a notice on Monday with a date and time.
Math
This week, we will finish measurement and will have a test on Tuesday. Our next unit is geometry,
Reading
We will be finishing up a read-aloud, George Washington's Socks, this week. Students should continue reading a book of their choice and writing reading letters.
Writing
In Writing, we have created historical fiction characters from the Revolutionary War and are writing letters in the voice of these characters. We will trade with Mrs. Kourt's class this week. The kids are having a lot of fun with this and are using their knowledge of the time period from social studies to write some very interesting letters!
Social Studies
We are continuing our study of the Revolutionary War.
Science
We are continuing our study of the Digestive System.
Monday, March 5, 2012
March 5, 2012
Welcome to March! It's hard to believe we are already into March. Spring conferences are just around the corner. Conference letters went home on Friday. I have requested to meet with some of you. Please fill out the form with three possible time choices and return by Friday. If I have not requested a conference, but you would still like to meet with me to discuss your child's progress, please return the form with three possible times by Friday and I will set it up. I will notify you of your conference date and time by Monday, March 12th.
We are still taking donations for the raffle basket. Our theme is "Baby Items" (diapers, bibs, clothing, burp cloths, etc. ) Donations are due by this Friday, March 9th!
Math
This week, we will continue the measurement unit. We are working on customary and metric length, capacity and mass.
Reading
This week, we are continuing independent reading. I am meeting with students to discuss their books and to do some reading assessments. We are studying the genre of historical fiction. We had a great time celebrating Read Across America Day/Dr. Seuss's birthday on Friday!
Writing
We are working on heart maps this week. We are also working on historical fiction writing. Students will create a character from the Revolutionary War period and will be writing letters as these characters. We will have pen pals in Mrs. Kourt's class!
Social Studies/Science
In Social Studies, we are continuing the study of the Revolutionary War and it's impact on New York State. In Science we will start a short unit on the digestive system.
Have a great week!
We are still taking donations for the raffle basket. Our theme is "Baby Items" (diapers, bibs, clothing, burp cloths, etc. ) Donations are due by this Friday, March 9th!
Math
This week, we will continue the measurement unit. We are working on customary and metric length, capacity and mass.
Reading
This week, we are continuing independent reading. I am meeting with students to discuss their books and to do some reading assessments. We are studying the genre of historical fiction. We had a great time celebrating Read Across America Day/Dr. Seuss's birthday on Friday!
Writing
We are working on heart maps this week. We are also working on historical fiction writing. Students will create a character from the Revolutionary War period and will be writing letters as these characters. We will have pen pals in Mrs. Kourt's class!
Social Studies/Science
In Social Studies, we are continuing the study of the Revolutionary War and it's impact on New York State. In Science we will start a short unit on the digestive system.
Have a great week!
Sunday, February 26, 2012
February 26, 2012
Welcome back! I hope everyone had a great February break!
Math
In Math, we will start the Measurement unit. We will start with length. We are also working on problem solving each day.
Reading
Last week, we finished a great read-aloud called Petey, about a man with cerebral palsy. We will start a new Read Aloud this week, George Washington's Socks.This is a historical fiction story with bit of fantasy thrown in! It will go along with our Revolutionary War unit in Social Studies. Students will be reading books of their choice this week and should complete reading letters this week. Friday is Dr. Seuss's birthday, Read Across America Day! Students should bring in a favorite book to share on Friday.
Writing
Students did a great job writing non-fiction! The feature articles were fantastic. Thanks to everyone who joined us for the writing celebration! Our next writing unit is historical fiction. We will be creating characters from the Revolutionary War time period and creating journals.
Science/Health
We finished up Floating and Sinking. We will start a unit on the digestive system over the next couple of weeks.
Social Studies
Students learned about colonial New York and will start a unit on the Revolutionary War this week.
Math
In Math, we will start the Measurement unit. We will start with length. We are also working on problem solving each day.
Reading
Last week, we finished a great read-aloud called Petey, about a man with cerebral palsy. We will start a new Read Aloud this week, George Washington's Socks.This is a historical fiction story with bit of fantasy thrown in! It will go along with our Revolutionary War unit in Social Studies. Students will be reading books of their choice this week and should complete reading letters this week. Friday is Dr. Seuss's birthday, Read Across America Day! Students should bring in a favorite book to share on Friday.
Writing
Students did a great job writing non-fiction! The feature articles were fantastic. Thanks to everyone who joined us for the writing celebration! Our next writing unit is historical fiction. We will be creating characters from the Revolutionary War time period and creating journals.
Science/Health
We finished up Floating and Sinking. We will start a unit on the digestive system over the next couple of weeks.
Social Studies
Students learned about colonial New York and will start a unit on the Revolutionary War this week.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
February 11, 2012
Upcoming Events:
February 14th-Valentine's Day Party
February 17th-Feature Article Writing Celebration 2:30
February 20-24-February Break
Have a great week!
We have started Junior Achievement! The students are really enjoying learning about natural resources and scarcity. They have been thinking about how to start their own business!
Math
This week, we will have a test on decimals on Tuesday. We will review on Monday. Our next unit is measurement.
Reading
This week, we will finish the book groups. Lesson 2 is due Monday and Lesson 3 will be due on Friday. There will be no book letters this week.
Writing
This week, we will finish publishing feature articles. We will have a writing celebration to share these articleson Friday at 2:30. Please join us if you can!
Social Studies
We are learning about colonial New York and the French and Indian War. We will start learning about the road to the Revolution this week.
Science
We are finishing the floating and sinking unit this week.
February 14th-Valentine's Day Party
February 17th-Feature Article Writing Celebration 2:30
February 20-24-February Break
Have a great week!
We have started Junior Achievement! The students are really enjoying learning about natural resources and scarcity. They have been thinking about how to start their own business!
Math
This week, we will have a test on decimals on Tuesday. We will review on Monday. Our next unit is measurement.
Reading
This week, we will finish the book groups. Lesson 2 is due Monday and Lesson 3 will be due on Friday. There will be no book letters this week.
Writing
This week, we will finish publishing feature articles. We will have a writing celebration to share these articleson Friday at 2:30. Please join us if you can!
Social Studies
We are learning about colonial New York and the French and Indian War. We will start learning about the road to the Revolution this week.
Science
We are finishing the floating and sinking unit this week.
Monday, February 6, 2012
February 6, 2012
Upcoming Events:
Wednesday February 8-Grade 4 Math and Science Night 7-8:30
Tuesday February 14-Valentine's Party 2:30
Math
This week, we are continuing the decimals unit. We will be finishing this up and having a test early next week. We will then start measurement.
Reading
We started a new read-aloud book called Petey by Ben Michaelson. We also started book groups. Students chose Number the Stars by Lois Lowry, Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli, Year of the Dog by Grace Lin, and The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger. Lesson 1 is due Monday February 6th, Lesson 2 is due Monday February 13th and Lesson 3 is due Friday, February 17th. We are also working in guided reading groups with the Saint Rose student working in our classroom.
Writing
We will be finishing our feature articles this week. We will have a writing celebration when we finish publishing-more info to come!
Science
We will be finishing up the floating and sinking unit this week. After the February break, we will do a short unit on the Digestive System.
Social Studies
This week, students will be learning about life in the colony of New York.
Have a great week!!
Wednesday February 8-Grade 4 Math and Science Night 7-8:30
Tuesday February 14-Valentine's Party 2:30
Math
This week, we are continuing the decimals unit. We will be finishing this up and having a test early next week. We will then start measurement.
Reading
We started a new read-aloud book called Petey by Ben Michaelson. We also started book groups. Students chose Number the Stars by Lois Lowry, Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli, Year of the Dog by Grace Lin, and The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger. Lesson 1 is due Monday February 6th, Lesson 2 is due Monday February 13th and Lesson 3 is due Friday, February 17th. We are also working in guided reading groups with the Saint Rose student working in our classroom.
Writing
We will be finishing our feature articles this week. We will have a writing celebration when we finish publishing-more info to come!
Science
We will be finishing up the floating and sinking unit this week. After the February break, we will do a short unit on the Digestive System.
Social Studies
This week, students will be learning about life in the colony of New York.
Have a great week!!
Sunday, January 29, 2012
January 29, 2012
Math
Last week, we finished fractions. Students will get back their tests on Monday. This week, we are working on decimals.
Reading
We are finishing up a read-aloud called The Willoughbys by Lois Lowry. The kids are getting quite a kick out of it! It's very funny. We are continuing to work on non-fiction. Last week, students made storyboards, which came out great. This week, we will start our next set of book groups. These assignments will take the place of reading letters for the next few weeks.
Writing
Students finished editing and are typing the final drafts of their feature articles. These are coming out great!
Science
We are continuing the floating and sinking unit.
Social Studies
We are finishing up the explorers unit. Students will have a quiz on explorers on Wednesday. Last Friday, Jeff Bennett was back for his second presentation on the Dutch settlement of New York.
Last week, we finished fractions. Students will get back their tests on Monday. This week, we are working on decimals.
Reading
We are finishing up a read-aloud called The Willoughbys by Lois Lowry. The kids are getting quite a kick out of it! It's very funny. We are continuing to work on non-fiction. Last week, students made storyboards, which came out great. This week, we will start our next set of book groups. These assignments will take the place of reading letters for the next few weeks.
Writing
Students finished editing and are typing the final drafts of their feature articles. These are coming out great!
Science
We are continuing the floating and sinking unit.
Social Studies
We are finishing up the explorers unit. Students will have a quiz on explorers on Wednesday. Last Friday, Jeff Bennett was back for his second presentation on the Dutch settlement of New York.
Friday, January 20, 2012
January 20, 2012
Important dates:
January 26-Winter Concert 7pm BCHS
Math
We are finishing up fractions this week and will have a test on Thursday. I will send home a review packet on Wednesday. Our next unit is decimals.
Reading
We have started a new read-aloud called The Willoughbys by Lois Lowry. The class really enjoyed Island of the Blue Dolphins and had some great insight and ideas! This week, we will not be doing reading letters. Instead, students will be working on a Reading Story Board. They can choose any recent book they have read. Directions will come home on Monday and story boards will be due on Friday.
Writing
We are drafting feature articles. I will be meeting with students throughout the week for editing and revising and we will begin typing. These are looking great so far!!
Science/Social Studies
We are continuing the floating and sinking unit in science and the explorers in social studies.
January 26-Winter Concert 7pm BCHS
Math
We are finishing up fractions this week and will have a test on Thursday. I will send home a review packet on Wednesday. Our next unit is decimals.
Reading
We have started a new read-aloud called The Willoughbys by Lois Lowry. The class really enjoyed Island of the Blue Dolphins and had some great insight and ideas! This week, we will not be doing reading letters. Instead, students will be working on a Reading Story Board. They can choose any recent book they have read. Directions will come home on Monday and story boards will be due on Friday.
Writing
We are drafting feature articles. I will be meeting with students throughout the week for editing and revising and we will begin typing. These are looking great so far!!
Science/Social Studies
We are continuing the floating and sinking unit in science and the explorers in social studies.
Monday, January 16, 2012
January 16, 2012
Important dates this week:
January 19-Choir rehearsal 8:15
January 20-Orchestra rehearsal 8:15
January 26-Winter Concert 7pm BCHS
Math
This week, we are continuing the fractions unit. We have been working on finding equivalent fractions and simplifying fractions. This week, we will continue doing this and will be comparing and ordering fractions and we will start adding and subtracting fractions.
Reading
This week, we are continuing independent reading. We will also be working in small independent reading groups over the next few weeks. I will focus these small groups on nonfiction reading. Starting this week, there will be a graduate student from Saint Rose working in our classroom on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. He will be focusing his work on reading and writing and facilitating small groups. It is a great opportunity for more one on one attention for students!
Writing
We are continuing to work on feature articles. Students should have research done by Tuesday and we will start drafting on Wednesday.
Social Studies
We started a unit on Explorers. We will focus on European explorers who explored the New York area. The explorers we will study in this unit are Henry Hudson, Jacques Cartier, John Cabot, Giovanni Verrazzano and Samuel de Champlain.
Science
We are working on the floating and sinking unit.. This week, we will make clay boats. The students are really enjoying this unit!
January 19-Choir rehearsal 8:15
January 20-Orchestra rehearsal 8:15
January 26-Winter Concert 7pm BCHS
Math
This week, we are continuing the fractions unit. We have been working on finding equivalent fractions and simplifying fractions. This week, we will continue doing this and will be comparing and ordering fractions and we will start adding and subtracting fractions.
Reading
This week, we are continuing independent reading. We will also be working in small independent reading groups over the next few weeks. I will focus these small groups on nonfiction reading. Starting this week, there will be a graduate student from Saint Rose working in our classroom on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. He will be focusing his work on reading and writing and facilitating small groups. It is a great opportunity for more one on one attention for students!
Writing
We are continuing to work on feature articles. Students should have research done by Tuesday and we will start drafting on Wednesday.
Social Studies
We started a unit on Explorers. We will focus on European explorers who explored the New York area. The explorers we will study in this unit are Henry Hudson, Jacques Cartier, John Cabot, Giovanni Verrazzano and Samuel de Champlain.
Science
We are working on the floating and sinking unit.. This week, we will make clay boats. The students are really enjoying this unit!
Monday, January 9, 2012
January 9, 2012
Monday, January 16th-No School
Math
This week, we will be starting fractions. We will start with halves, quarters, eigths and sixteenths.
Reading
We are working on a non-fiction unit. We have been reading a variety of non-fiction articles and identifying the conventions of non-fiction such as captions, bold print, italics, table of contents, index, etc. Students should continue reading an independent book of their choice and writing weekly letters.
Writing
We have learned all about feature articles and now we will start writing! Students will decide on topics this week and begin researching. They will need to interview one or two people on their topic. This can be a parent, friend, family member, teacher or maybe even an expert in the area they are researching. We will work on research skills this week and will work on rough drafts next week.
Science
We are starting the floating and sinking unit. Students need 5 small objects to test on Monday. These objects should not be larger than their hand and can go underwater!
Have a great week!
Math
This week, we will be starting fractions. We will start with halves, quarters, eigths and sixteenths.
Reading
We are working on a non-fiction unit. We have been reading a variety of non-fiction articles and identifying the conventions of non-fiction such as captions, bold print, italics, table of contents, index, etc. Students should continue reading an independent book of their choice and writing weekly letters.
Writing
We have learned all about feature articles and now we will start writing! Students will decide on topics this week and begin researching. They will need to interview one or two people on their topic. This can be a parent, friend, family member, teacher or maybe even an expert in the area they are researching. We will work on research skills this week and will work on rough drafts next week.
Science
We are starting the floating and sinking unit. Students need 5 small objects to test on Monday. These objects should not be larger than their hand and can go underwater!
Have a great week!
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
January 3, 2012
Happy New Year! I hope everyone enjoyed the holidays and spent time with family and friends.
Math
In Math this week, we will be working on using multiplication and division facts in algebra. Next week, we will begin a unit on fractions.
Reading
We started a new read aloud book called Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell. It is a Newbery Award Winning adventure novel. Students should continue reading a book of their choice this month. They did an excellent job on book groups! We will start another book group in February. We will be looking at non-fiction this month. December reading calendars are due on Wednesday, January 4th. Reading letters are due this week-Tuesday letters are due on Wednesday.
Writing
We will be working on feature articles. Students have read a variety of different feature articles and will be choosing topics and researching this week. Thanks to everyone who joined us to celebrate the realistic fiction stories!
Social Studies/Science
We finished the Native American unit and the posters were excellent! We will be starting a Floating and Sinking unit in Science sometime in the next few weeks.
As always, feel free to contact me at mleach@bcsd.neric.org. Have a great week!
Math
In Math this week, we will be working on using multiplication and division facts in algebra. Next week, we will begin a unit on fractions.
Reading
We started a new read aloud book called Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell. It is a Newbery Award Winning adventure novel. Students should continue reading a book of their choice this month. They did an excellent job on book groups! We will start another book group in February. We will be looking at non-fiction this month. December reading calendars are due on Wednesday, January 4th. Reading letters are due this week-Tuesday letters are due on Wednesday.
Writing
We will be working on feature articles. Students have read a variety of different feature articles and will be choosing topics and researching this week. Thanks to everyone who joined us to celebrate the realistic fiction stories!
Social Studies/Science
We finished the Native American unit and the posters were excellent! We will be starting a Floating and Sinking unit in Science sometime in the next few weeks.
As always, feel free to contact me at mleach@bcsd.neric.org. Have a great week!
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