Friday, February 27, 2009

Measurement Day!

A BIG thank you goes out to Mr. Byrne, Mrs. Ward, Mrs. Topalis, Mrs. Pater, and Mrs. Zyck for helping us with our Measurement Day scavenger hunt!  We couldn't have done it without you!

Here are some measurement websites you can try at home!

Thursday, February 26, 2009

ISAT Practice

Are you wondering what to expect with ISAT testing next week?

Click here to access actual questions from the 2008 Grade 4 Reading, Math, and Science questions! You can take the tests online and they will be scored for you! This is just practice of course.:) For the reading tests, click on the blue title of the story to read the story before answering the questions.

If you come across questions or concepts you don't understand, please come see me and I'll gladly explain them to you. :)

Here is a GREAT website from the BBC that covers many fun activities in math, reading, and science!  Click here.

Monday, February 23, 2009

Thursday, February 26

Please bring in your March Conference slip by Tuesday, March 3rd!
Morning Work: DWP 
Reading: Practice packet p. 137; Read for 20 minutes -- February Reading Contract/Projects-- Continue reading your mystery novel. Due March 2.
Spelling: STUDY this week's words for tomorrow's test
Grammar: REVIEW this week's packet for tomorrow's test
Cursive: Week 22 - Monday
Science: Complete the last five questions in your SIJ(Science Inquiry Journal) -- Due Mon., 3/2.
OTHER: March Conference slips due Tuesday, Mar. 3!

*** ISATS are NEXT WEEK! ***
Please be sure to get enough restful sleep next week and eat a healthy breakfast!  


Here is our testing schedule:

Monday
1:30-2:35 Math I

Tuesday
10:45-12:15 Reading I

Wednesday
10:45-12:15 Reading II
1:30-2:25 Math II

Thursday
10:45-12:15 Reading III
1:30-2:35 Math III

Friday
10:45-12:15 Science I
1:30-2:35 Science II

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Thursday, February 19

4th Graders, don't forget to bring in your school supplies(blunt-end scissors, box of 2-gallon sized Ziploc bags) for Operation Iraqi Children.
Morning Work: DWP - If you had to power your T.V. by riding a bike for one hour, would you still watch it?  Explain.
Reading: Practice packet p. 130-131; Read for 20 minutes -- February Reading Contract/Projects-- Continue reading your mystery novel. Due March 2.
Spelling: Study your 25 words for Friday's test
Grammar: Review your packet for Friday's test
Cursive: Week 21 - Thursday
Science: Complete the next three questions in your SIJ(Science Inquiry Journal) -- Due Mon., 2/23.
Adv. Math: Problem Solving Packet #7/ SL 6.10
OTHER: SIX FLAGS 6-HOUR READING FORMS ARE DUE THIS FRIDAY!!!

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Wednesday, February 18

4th Graders, don't forget to bring in your school supplies(blunt-end scissors, box of 2-gallon sized Ziploc bags) for Operation Iraqi Children.
Morning Work: DWP - What makes oil so valuable yet so challenging?
Reading: Practice packet; Read for 20 minutes -- February Reading Contract/Projects-- Continue reading your mystery novel. Due March 2.
Spelling: P.112
Grammar: P. 110
Cursive: Week 21 - Wednesday
Science: Complete the next three questions in your SIJ(Science Inquiry Journal) -- Due Mon., 2/23.
Adv. Math: Problem Solving Packet #
OTHER: SIX FLAGS 6-HOUR READING FORMS ARE DUE THIS FRIDAY!!!

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Tuesday, February 17

4th Graders, don't forget to bring in your school supplies(blunt-end scissors, box of 2-gallon sized Ziploc bags) for Operation Iraqi Children.
Morning Work: DWP - Does it matter what kind of energy we use and where we get it?  Why or why not?
Reading: Practice p. 126-7; Read for 20 minutes -- February Reading Contract/Projects-- Continue reading your mystery novel. Due March 2.
Spelling: P.111
Grammar: P. 109
Cursive: Week 21 - Monday and Tuesday
Science: Complete the next three questions in your SIJ(Science Inquiry Journal) -- Due Mon., 2/23.
Adv. Math: Problem Solving Packet #19
OTHER: SIX FLAGS 6-HOUR READING FORMS ARE DUE THIS FRIDAY!!!

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Wednesday, February 11

4th Graders, don't forget to bring in your school supplies(blunt-end scissors, box of 2-gallon sized Ziploc bags) for Operation Iraqi Children.
Morning Work: DWP - Write about the most creative solution you have ever heard of.  Write it in the form of a magazine article.
Reading: Practice p. 123-4; Read for 20 minutes -- February Reading Contract/Projects-- Continue reading your mystery novel. Due March 2.
Spelling: P.107
Grammar: P. 105
Cursive: Week 20 - Wednesday
Science: Complete the next three questions in your SIJ(Science Inquiry Journal) -- Due Mon., 2/16.
Adv. Math: Solve the first two problems of your Extended Response packet.
OTHER: LMC iPod permission slips

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Tuesday, February 10

Parents, please ask your child about the Valentine's Day Letter I passed out today.  I listed the treats that will be served at the party, along with information about the party.  Thanks in advance to our room reps. :)
Morning Work: DWP - Write about a problem that you think you have a creative solution for.  Explain your solution for this problem.
Reading: Practice p. 125; Read for 20 minutes -- February Reading Contract/Projects-- Continue reading your mystery novel. Due March 2.
Spelling: P.106
Grammar: P. 104
Cursive: Week 20 - Tuesday
Science: Complete the next three questions in your SIJ(Science Inquiry Journal) -- Due Mon., 2/16.
Adv. Math: Multiplication w/ Decimals WS
OTHER: LMC iPod permission slips

Monday, February 9, 2009

Monday, February 9

Students, start bringing in your loose change for our OIC Loose Change Drive!

Also, 4th graders are being asked to bring in a pair of blunt-end  scissors and/or a box of 2-gallon sized Ziploc bags.  

Morning Work: DWP - Write about some creative solutions you've seen for the visually impaired.
Reading: Practice p. 119-120; Read for 20 minutes -- February Reading Contract/Projects-- Continue reading your mystery novel. Due March 2.
Spelling: P.105
Grammar: P. 103
Cursive: Week 20 - Monday
Science: Complete the next three questions in your SIJ(Science Inquiry Journal) -- Due Mon., 2/16.
Adv. Math: SL 6.6
OTHER: LMC iPod permission slips

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Thursday, February 5


Our school will be participating in a service project called the OIC(Operation Iraqi Children) by providing school supply kits, blankets, and shoes to those in need.  Look for more info. in the upcoming Friday Packets!

Morning Work: DWP - Write a letter to Mrs. LaRue giving her advice about Ike.
Reading: Practice p. 117; Read for 20 minutes -- February Reading Contract/Projects-- Continue reading your mystery novel. Due March 2.
Spelling: Review words for Friday's test
Grammar: Review packet on pronouns for Friday's test
Cursive: Week 19 - Thursday
Science: Complete the next three questions in your SIJ(Science Inquiry Journal) -- Due Mon., 2/9.
Adv. Math: SL 6.5/Enrichment 6.5
OTHER: LMC iPod permission slips

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Wednesday, February 4

Parents:  We are in need of some empty gallon sized water or milk jugs.  Please send them with your children if you have any we could use.  Thank you!
Morning Work: DWP - Write a dialogue between a dog and a cat over who makes the better pet.
Reading: Practice p. 117; Read for 20 minutes -- February Reading Contract/Projects-- Continue reading your mystery novel.  Due March 2.
Spelling: P.100
Grammar: P. 99
Cursive: Week 19 - Wednesday
Science: Complete the next three questions in your SIJ(Science Inquiry Journal) -- Due Mon., 2/9.
Adv. Math: SL 6.4
OTHER: LMC iPod permission slips

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Tuesday, February 3

Congratulations to Georgette for being our January STAR student!  
Morning Work: DWP - Write a journal entry from the point of view of a dog, and comment about the day in your life.
Reading: Practice p. 118; Read for 20 minutes -- February Reading Contract-- Start reading your mystery novel.
Spelling: P.99
Grammar: P. 98
Cursive: Week 19 - Tuesday
Science: Complete the next three questions in your SIJ(Science Inquiry Journal) -- Due Mon., 2/9.
Adv. Math: SL 6.3
OTHER: LMC iPod permission slips

Monday, February 2, 2009

Monday, February 2


Morning Work: DWP - Do you think dogs make good pets?  Write a paragraph explaining why or why not.
Reading: Practice p. 112-113; Read for 20 minutes -- February Reading Contract-- Start reading your mystery novel.
Spelling: Review pre-test; P.98
Grammar: P. 97
Cursive: Week 19 - Monday
Social Studies:  Parent signature on Ch. 5 study guide; STUDY FOR CH. 5 TEST!  Take the History Alive internet tutorial here.
Science: Complete the next three questions in your SIJ(Science Inquiry Journal) -- Due Mon., 2/9.
Adv. Math: SL 6.2(2 sided)
OTHER:  LMC iPod permission slips