Week 10-29 to 11-2
It's official...... WE WILL take the Via Bus to the mission!!!!!!!!! A letter will go home requesting you to pay the fee for your child and if you are attending for you too.  This will be a great trip.

The mission projects have been assigned and handed out.  Check with your child on which mission they have to research.  THE PROJECT IS DUE MONDAY 11/26.  THEY WILL BE STARTING THEIR PRESENTATIONS THAT WEEK.

This week:
Science test on Ch A/3 will be on Tuesday 10-30
Spelling test is on Friday 11-2

****DON'T FORGET THE LAST DAY TO WEAR SHORTS IS OCTOBER 31.  MASS IS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2012.


Religion

• unit 1 wrap up
• FJ writing prompt
• Halloween costume parade
• Mass

Science- I will be teaching how to outline in Science for this chapter.

• quiz game
• test ch a/3
• ch a/4 cards
• finish cards
• begin lesson 1  - outline

Math

• 102-103
• 104-105
• 106-107 evens
• 108-109 all
• 110-111 all

 SS

• library/ computers
• finish ch 3 cards
• begin lesson 1
• finish lesson 1, do wb 25
• begin lesson 2

Sp

• unit 9 3 times each in cursive- do this in the library
• 60-61
• 62-63
• 64-64
• test

Language Arts

• this week we will be writing compare and contrast essays- final draft will be finished in class by Friday

Welcome to conference week.  I am looking forward to talking to each one of you.  This year has been wonderful so far.  Each student has been a blessing.  Please remember that your conference is only 15 minutes, so if more time is needed we can schedule another time to meet.  I appreciate your understanding on this matter.

Because of conferences, we will have 12:30 dismissal all week.  Don't forget about the book fair.......Please visit the fair..........There are some great books to read!!!!

upcoming projects and Tests:

• Book project- DUE MONDAY
• math test- ch 2- this Wednesday
• SS - ch 2 - Test this Wednesday

Next week

• Science test - week of 10/29

Other dates to know

• Mission board presentation DUE WEEK OF 11-26

Religion

• ch 4 63-65
• pg 66-69
• Ch 4 rev in fj
• rosary & preschool
• music

Science

• lesson 4 all - do notesheet and finish
• wb pgs 45-46
• Ch a/2 review pgs 98-99
• start study guide
• finish studyguide

Math

• 88-89; 90-91
• ch 2 rev pg 92 all
• test
• 96-97 
• 98-99; 100-101 odds

SS

• finish study guide
• quiz game and review
• test
• Assign mission projects DUE week of 11/26
• Ch 3 vocab cards

No spelling this week

Language Arts
We will be doing a writing unit on comparing and contrasting.  We will be competing task daily.

Weekly reminders:

Report cards out this Friday.
English Test-  Tuesday 10-16
Religion test- Wednesday- know the rosary
Spelling test - unit 8- Friday
Reading test- Mom's Best Friend- Friday

Upcoming:

Biography book project Due next week Monday 10-22
SS ch 2 test- next Wednesday 10-24
Math test - next Wednesday 10-24



Religion

• Rosary lesson- test Wed
• apostle's Creed
• Rosary test
• rosary/ preschool
• music

Science- test next week

• finish lesson 2 + note sheet
• lab lesson 2
• Read lesson 3- start note sheet

lesson 3 note sheet

• finish lesson 3 & note sheet

Math - test next week

• pgs 76-77
• pgs 78-79
• pgs 80-81
• pgs 82-83
• pgs 84-85

SS- Ch 2 test next week

• library/ computers
• wb 21
• ch rev wb pgs 22-23
• ch rev pg 91 # 1-13
• begin study guide

 Spelling

• library/computers
• unit 8 ex each
• 55-56
• 57-58
• test

English - test Tuesday

• noun rev 93-94
• noun test
• Poetry- Cinquain
• finish poem and decorate
• begin writing- Compare & Contrast

Reading

• work on book project , english rev
• Read "Mom's Best Friend", do pkbk 62-63
• opkbk 64-65
• pkbk 66-67
• test

Art
decorate poems

PE

 Week 10-8 to 10-11

    First Quarter has been a lot of work in progress.  Students have learned that they need to be responsible for many things.  They should be asking you each night to sign their planners.  Nightly it is to be signed three times.  One for doing practice on basic math facts, another for doing their nightly reading, and the third time is for checking the planner for the days events and assignments.  I appreciate your support in this matter.  I hope that clears up any confusion. 
    They are responsible for getting all work completed on time.  Any assignments that are not finish during the day, need to be completed that night.  Also, any other assignments deemed as homework needs to completed that night as well. This is why going over the planner WITH YOUR CHILD BEFORE YOU SIGN IT IS SO IMPORTANT! 
    They also need to be responsible in taking any letters or forms home that need your attention.  Please remind them or ask them if there is anything that was sent home.  You should not have to clean out your child's backpack.  Please help me by encouraging good habits; this will help them to become more responsible. 

I really appreciate all you do to support your child in 4th grade!!! Our job is to get them ready for 5th grade and beyond!

Upcoming reminders: 

• Book project is due Monday 10-8
• Legend story Due Monday 10-8

• Math test on unit 1 - Tuesday 10-9

• Park Merced Communion Service- Wed. 10-10  - Drivers need to be at school by 10:40.  The service starts at 11:00.  Thanks again.
• Friday- No school

Religion - ch 3

• FJ pg 51
• pgs 52-55, FJ 54
• pgs 56-58, FJ 59-60
• Rosary & Preschool

Science

• Lesson 1- read and work on note sheet
• finish lesson 1 & note sheet
• lab activity
• begin lesson2 & note sheet

Math

• pg 66 - unit review
• test- unit 1 
• pgs 68-69, 70-71
• pgs 72-73, 74-75

SS

• library / computers
• finish lesson 4 & outline, do wb pg 20
• Leave for Park Merced
• Lesson 5- start reading and outlining

Spelling

• Unit 7 3x each
• pgs 48-49
• Park Merced; pgs 50-51
• test

English- Legend story Due

• pgs 84-85
• pgs 86-87
• Park Merced
• pgs 88-89

REading Read Story "Felita" ( no test on this story)

• read story
• handwriting R
• Story element activity

Week 10-1 to 10-5
Upcoming dates to remember:  

Science test- this coming Tuesday 10-2
Math test- next Tuesday 10-9
Book project - Non fiction- due Next week Monday 10-8

Park Merced Communion Service- Wednesday 10/10- Leave by 10:40

Drivers:
Crawford
Hanley
Mancebo
Van Pelt
Velasquez
Vidauri
Massey
Thanks in advance for all you do!

 
Mission Field Trip- Scheduled for November 30th!!!!!

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Religion_ ST Frances Mass- Thursday At 1:15 pm

• Ch 2 pgs 39-41, fj 41
• pgs 42-45, fj 45
• pgs 47-48, ch ws
• Preschool
• Music

Science

• Test review
• Ch A/2 test
• Ch A/3 vocab cards
• finish vocab cards
• Lab Lesson 1

 Math - test 10-9

• pgs 54-55, wb 12
• 56-57
• 58-59
• 61, 62-63
• Ch review pg 64 all

SS

• library/computers
• finish lesson 2 outline
• begin lesson 3 outline
• finish lesson 3 outline
• begin lesson 4 outline

 Spelling- Unit 6 review  no test this week

• 2x each (all 60 words)
• pgs 42-43
• 44
• none
• none

Language Arts
 Indian Legend writing
Prewriting, Rough draft, editing& proofreading, Final Draft
Final Draft will be rewritten in class on Friday . 

Week 9/24 to 9/28

Reminder:
  Math facts practice-15 min.- is now nightly homework, and test will count as a math grade.  A great way to practice is the old school way ------with flashcards.  They need to have these facts down in order to do well in math class.  Thank you for your help in this matter!

Nightly reading- 20 min.- is also nightly homework.  Students are now required to complete a book every 3 to 4 weeks and complete a book project.  I give them 15 min. in class, but that is not enough for most kids to get their book in the time given to complete the assignment.   

Blog should be check EVERY WEEK.  Many of you are, and I thank you!!!!!


Religion

• ch 1 pgs 27-29, FJ pg 29
• pgs 30-33, FJ 33
• chapter activity sheet
• preschool
• Music

Science****Test will be next Tuesday 10/2******** CH A/2 A study guide will be given out Wednesday

• less 3 rev 1-5, wb pgs 23, 27
• Ch A/2 rev. pgs A62-63 #1-25
• begin study guide
• finish study guide
• review and quiz game

 Math

• wb pg 7
• wb pg 8
• pgs 48-49 & wb pg 9
• pgs 50-51, & wb pg 10
• pgs 52-53

 SS

• library/computers
• finish lesson 1 outline
• wb pg 13
• begin lesson 2- start outline for that lesson
• work on lesson 2 outline

Spelling- unit 5 - test Friday

• 3x each
• pgs 36-37
• pgs 38--40
• study basic and challenge words
• test

English- Final draft essay due TUESDAY

• rewrite a final draft of essay.  (This essay was supposed to go home to be proofread and edited with help)
• none
• pgs 76-77
• pgs 78-79
• pgs 80-81

Reading - test on "Kettle of Hawks" Friday

• writing - rewrite final draft
• read "Kettle of hawks", do pkbk pgd 52-53

• pkbk pgd 57-59
• pkbk pgs 60-61
• Test

Testing Week reminders:

During testing week it is important to have your children get plenty of rest.  No homework will be given to help students get to sleep early.  Please make sure they have had a balanced breakfast.  Encourage your child to do their very best.  These tests are crucial in planning curriculum.  These tests help teachers plan appropriate lessons to meet the needs of their students. 

Testing will be mornings from 8:30 to 11:30.  Please do not check your child for appointments during this time.  Thank you for your support. 

Lesson plans  and times will be inconsistent because of testing but here are some of the things that we will do this week.

Math

• pgs 40-41
• 42-43
• 46-47

Science

• We will work on lesson 3. We will read and complete the note sheet for this lesson
• We will be doing some lab activities

 Handwriting

Writing

• We will be doing a narrative writing unit.  Students we learn and complete each part of the writing process.  Writing will be done in class.  Parents will be asked to help with the editing / proofreading process over the next weekend.  Their rough draft will be completed in class- and go home on Friday for you to review with them.  They will be rewriting their final draft during class on Monday 9/24.  

Upcoming info:

Students have been learning the process of note taking in science.  We will be learning how to outline in social studies.  This will help aid in the development of good study skills and habits.  That will begin next week 9/24.  

Students are struggling with their basic math facts.  This is the crucial foundation to success in math.  Starting the week of 9/24 practicing 15 min each night in their basic facts will be nightly homework.  They will be tested twice each week,  and their test scores will become part of their math grade.  To improve, practice must be a consistent effort.  If you help your child practice the basics, you'll see an overall improvement in 4th grade math.