I
hope everyone had a fantastic weekend! I am sorry this post was not up until
late Sunday night. When I began to upload it from home, something went wrong,
and my home’s internet connection was not working. Alas, here is the post. :)
A Peek At the
Week
·
Math – In math this week, we will
continue to work with understanding and using whole numbers with an emphasis on
using them to organize data. Today, Monday, we will work with finding the
median of a set of data, as well as how to use and read line plots. On Tuesday,
we will focus first on the partial-sums algorithm used to solve multi-digit
addition problems. Then, we will start to learn about the column method. This
area of math is a bit different than the way they use to teach math. I am currently
trying to find a great resource that might aid you if your student has
questions about it. On Wednesday, we will be reviewing the trade-first and counting-up
methods of subtracting, and then will move to the partial-difference method.
Just like the day before, I am hoping to find a resource for this as well. On
Thursday, we will work with displaying data with bar graphs. Friday, we will
spend our day in rotations to review what we learned during the week so we can
apply it!
·
Social
Studies –
This week we will be focusing on the Southeastern States. Throughout the week
we will have many opportunities to learn about the states, and what makes them
unique! On Friday, we will have a quiz over all of the states as well as the
capitals.
·
Writing
– This week
in writing, we will continue to work on our personal narratives.
·
Grammar
– In grammar
this week we will continue to review and practice the different types of verbs
and nouns.
·
Comprehension – This week we will really
be putting out questioning strategy to work. Last week, your student had a lot
of guided practice with this, and this week we will have the same opportunity
with some independent practice as well.
·
Word
Study – This
week we are learning about hyphenated compound words. We will also start our
second week of spelling with the spellingcity website. I was very encouraged by the enthusiasm for
spellingcity that all of the 4th graders had. It is really nice to
be able to have everyone working on their specific areas of spelling, and I can
tell that we will be able to see amazing growth as this year progresses!
Terrific
Tidbits
·
Feel
free to continue watching the videos links I provided last week for social
studies. We really have enjoyed singing songs about the states, and I can’t
wait to upload a video of us all jamming out to the “Tour the States” song. We
sure do have a blast with it!
·
When
you are using spelling city, make sure you go to www.spellingcity.com/MrsBecklund/
Practicing those words at home really does make a big difference!
·
Periodically
throughout the week we will be watching some cool videos about the southeastern
states. Each time we watch one, I will add it to the blog.
Your
kiddos might talk about it, and it is true…. the staff at Independence
Elementary participated in the Ice Bucket Challenge this past Friday. If your
student really wants you to watch the video, you can check it out here:
Need to Knows
·
Make
sure to bring your books for library this week!
·
I
will be gone for a district training on Thursday with the other 4th
grade teachers.
·
Homework
Room:
You may have read about this on the newsletter, but I want to repost it here in
case you missed it.
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Independence
Elementary will be starting an early morning homework room for students to get
help with homework from one of our certified teachers. (I am actually the
teacher for homework room on Fridays!) Homework room is open to any student, 1st-5th
grade and will be held from 7:30 AM-8:00 AM in room 402. It will be a first
come first service basis unless a classroom teacher recommends a student for
homework room. IF that is the case, that student is guaranteed a spot for that
morning. We will be limiting the capacity of the homework room to 25 students.
If a student would like to eat breakfast at the school but would like to go to
the homework room, they will need to get their breakfast first and then check
in at the homework room. Whether the students need help to complete an
assignment or a quiet place to add to their reading minutes, we hope that the Independence
homework room will benefit our students. The homework room will start on
Monday, September 22.
·
Independence
Community Thank You & Open House is taking place this Tuesday, September 23rd
from 5:30-7:00 PM with a short program starting at 6:30PM. If you are able to
make it, feel free to stop by our home in room 214. I’ll be there.
·
Make
sure you don’t forget to turn in fundraising packets. I am excited to see how our school
did!
·
This
week, we will be sending out our first book order. If you have questions about
it let me know!
Keep
checking the blog throughout the week for more information. J
-Mrs.
B
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