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!!