Weekly memo for 11/11 - 11/18

Overview of what we did this week

Math:  

• Started our math unit on fractions
• Spiral review of multiplication word problems

Language Arts:

• Effective use of synonyms and antonyms in writing
• Weekly reflective essay 

Science:

• Energy in ecosystems - food chains, food webs, microorganisms

Assignments/projects due

Science:

• Ecosystem poster - due Friday 15th

Weekly memo for 11/4 - 11/8

Overview of what we did this week

Math:  

• Completed the lesson on division; dividing one, two, and three digit numbers by 1-digit divisor
• Practiced word problems using multiplication and division operations
• Vocabulary learned: factors, prime numbers, composite numbers
• Differentiated between prime and composite numbers

Language Arts:

• Completed our Novel study of "The Hundred Dresses" by Eleanor Estes
• Grammar - practiced the use of prefix: un, over, mis 
• Finished our grammar packet on pronouns

Science:

• Energy in the ecosystem
• In-progress - Science project on ecosystem

Assignments/projects due

Science:

• Ecosystem poster - due Friday 15th

ELA:

• "The Hundred Dresses" - due Tuesday 12th

Student written reflection sheets must be signed and filed in class on Tuesday.

Weekly memo for 10/28 - 11/1

Thank you, parents for all your yummy Halloween treats!

Overview of what we did this week

Math:  

• Division of two and three digit numbers by 1-digit divisor
• Writing division word problems
• Problem solving using multiplication and division operation

Language Arts:

• Novel study "The Hundred Dresses" by Eleanor Estes
• Descriptive essay writing - My favorite pet
• Wordly wise lesson 5 vocabulary word practice

Science:

• Interaction of living things in an ecosystem, consumers, producers, pollinators
• Science project on ecosystem

Test

Social studies:  Test on Thursday - vocabulary words, lessons 1 - 4

Weekly memo for 10/21 - 10/25

Overview of what we did this week

Math:  

• Dividing by 1-digit divisor
• Using mental math to divide
• Dividing numbers that are multiples of 10

Language Arts:

• Novel study "The Hundred Dresses" by Eleanor Estes
• Summary writing, character study 
• Grammar - Pronouns and its usage
• Descriptive essay writing - My favorite food

Science:

• Study of interdependence of living things in an ecosystem
• Causes and effects of interdependence among organisms in an ecosystem

 Homework

Math: Practice multiplication facts to 12

Science:  Read Science text book, study guide - unit 1-A 

Test

Math:  Test on Tuesday - 2-digit multiplication

Science: Test on Friday - Unit 1 A, living and non-living things in an ecosystem

Halloween

• Parents, please let me know if and when you are planning to get treats for halloween

• Please be reminded that students will change into their costumes in school just before the parade @ 12:30

• Please remember it is school policy to avoid any accessory that is violent in nature, such as toy swords and guns.  Suggestive blood should be avoided.

PTA

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Weekly memo for 10/14 - 10/18

Overview of what we did this week

Math:  

• Multiplication by 2-digit using partial products and standard algorithm
• Used graph paper to show partial products

Language Arts:

• Novel study "The Hundred Dresses" by Eleanor Estes
• Summary writing 
• Grammar - learning about adjectives, synonyms and antonyms

ELD rotation will begin from Monday 10/21

Science:

• Study of the different water ecosystems
• Compare and contrast the living and non-living conditions of the of saltwater and freshwater ecosystems

 Homework

Math: Practice multiplication facts to 12

Science:  Finish test review practice - unit 1-A 

Test

Math:  Test on Thursday - 2-digit multiplication

Wordly wise: Lesson 4 review test on Friday

PTA

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the Northwood community.

Friday, September 27, 2013

Weekly memo for 9/23 - 9/27

Overview of what we did the week of 9/23 - 9/27 

Math:  

• Used the Hundreds chart to identify patterns for multiples of 2,5,9
• Practiced using arrays as visual models to solve multiplication problems
• Used repeat subtraction to represent the meaning of division
• Essential understanding:  Multiplication and division have an inverse relationship
• Vocabulary learned:  dividend, divisor, quotient, inverse operation

Language Arts:

• Essay writing in progress - My goals in fourth grade
• Edited paragraphs for run on sentences and proper application of punctuation.
• Introduction to writing summary paragraph

Wordly Wise:

• Completed comprehension questions lesson 3 

Social Studies:

• Used "Tree thinking map" to present the lesson - "How earth is divided" in a visual format

Science:

• Discussed and gathered information on Lesson 1 - ecosystems, parts of the ecosystem, comparison between Polar ecosystem and desert ecosystem

Art:

• Work in progress - theme "California's Forest Giants"

 Homework

Language Arts: Finish essay 

Wordly wise: Practice spellings and vocabulary meanings for lesson 3

Purple sheet: Please sign and turn in on Monday

Test

Tuesday 10/1: Test on Wordly Wise, lesson 3

Thursday 10/3: Test on Math multiplication concept, problem solving

Important Reminders

Wednesday 10/9: Picture day.
                                     Students must have envelopes and payments on that day.
                                     Fall pictures are pre-pay.

Weekly memo for 10/7 - 10/11

Overview of what we did this week

Math:  

• Multiplication by 1-digit using partial products and standard algorithm

Language Arts:

• Novel study "The Hundred Dresses" by Eleanor Estes
• Summary writing 
• Grammar - learning about adjectives, synonyms and antonyms

Science:

• Study of the different land ecosystems
• Compare and contrast the living and non-living conditions of the ecosytem

 Homework

Math: Complete spiral review and quick check - pages 38,41,53,59

Test

Wordly wise: Spelling test on Friday - lesson 4

Math: Timed test on multiplication and division

 

PTA

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Friday, September 27, 2013

Weekly memo for 9/23 - 9/27

Overview of what we did the week of 9/23 - 9/27 

Math:  

• Used the Hundreds chart to identify patterns for multiples of 2,5,9
• Practiced using arrays as visual models to solve multiplication problems
• Used repeat subtraction to represent the meaning of division
• Essential understanding:  Multiplication and division have an inverse relationship
• Vocabulary learned:  dividend, divisor, quotient, inverse operation

Language Arts:

• Essay writing in progress - My goals in fourth grade
• Edited paragraphs for run on sentences and proper application of punctuation.
• Introduction to writing summary paragraph

Wordly Wise:

• Completed comprehension questions lesson 3 

Social Studies:

• Used "Tree thinking map" to present the lesson - "How earth is divided" in a visual format

Science:

• Discussed and gathered information on Lesson 1 - ecosystems, parts of the ecosystem, comparison between Polar ecosystem and desert ecosystem

Art:

• Work in progress - theme "California's Forest Giants"

 Homework

Language Arts: Finish essay 

Wordly wise: Practice spellings and vocabulary meanings for lesson 3

Purple sheet: Please sign and turn in on Monday

Test

Tuesday 10/1: Test on Wordly Wise, lesson 3

Thursday 10/3: Test on Math multiplication concept, problem solving

Important Reminders

Wednesday 10/9: Picture day.
                                     Students must have envelopes and payments on that day.
                                     Fall pictures are pre-pay.

Weekly memo for 9/30 - 10/4

Overview of what we did this

Math:  

• Finished our topic on Multiplication and Division meanings and facts
• Practiced writing multiplication and division number sentences
• Emphasized on word problems and problem solving 

Language Arts:

• Published our essay "My goals in fourth grade"
• Grammar - learning about adjectives, synonyms and antonyms

Social Studies:

• Completed our lesson on the different regions of California

Science:

• Discussed and gathered information on Lesson 2 - living things in the ecosystems, life processes, and effect of non-living things on the living thing components of the ecosystem
• Used science study guide to reinforce understanding and answer essential questions

Art:

• Artwork on display -"California's Forest Giants"

 Homework

Math: Complete pages 41 through 46 from the Practice book 

Purple sheet: Please sign and turn in on Monday

Test

No tests this week

Important Reminders

Wednesday 10/9:      Picture day.
                                     Students must have envelopes and payments on that day.
                                     Fall pictures are pre-pay.