Spalding - Return to the Simpler Things Spalding is back and in full swing. The scholars have picked up where they left off beautifully. There is an amazing comfort to returning to the routine that is familiar. Please remember to have your scholars study their phonograms on a constant daily basis. History - Constitutional Convention As we transition into our study of the Constitution and the formation of our government as we know it, scholars will view the initial ideas that started the United States government which was the the Articles of Confederation. Math - Area and Perimeter Scholars will explore the idea of how to organized gathered data into either line-plots or bar graphs. They will be tested on this information concerning data presentation this Friday. Literature - The Princess and the Goblin In Literature,we continue reading The Princess and the Goblin. We will return our minds to the journey of Curdie into the depths of the goblin’s lair. Language Arts - essay on magnetism In language arts this week, Scholars will write an essay informing their readers about the nature of magnetism. Poetry - Travel In poetry this week, Scholars will begin memorizing a new poem, Travel. Assessments Eye on the Horizon...
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There is a beauty that comes from scholars interacting with well written literature. The wonder that is engaged when the children invest their hearts and mind in the lives of the well penned characters on the page. This is an example of the emotional connection that I have witnessed our scholars experience as we travel through The Princess and the Goblin. Picture Source This week...Spalding - Like Riding a Bike Last week dipped our toe back into the Spalding pool. We warmed up our fingers, refreshed ourselves on phonograms, and utilized the power of the syllable. This week we will be returning to our old routines of Spalding homework four-days a week and a Spelling Test on Friday. History - British Surrender This week we complete our exploration of the American Revolution. The scholars will have a study guide to help them through their notes in order to prepare for their test on Thursday. Friday we will begin to learn about the importance of a strong central government that is still controlled by the people. Our focus: The Constitution of the United States. Math - Area and Perimeter Exploring more of the wonderful world of Geometry your scholar will attempt to understand how to discover the area and perimeter of a given shape. This is genuinely an exploration of math. We will get to see the scholars discuss, recall, and imagine formulas and equations to accomplish that task before them. Literature - The Princess and the Goblin In Literature,we continue reading The Princess and the Goblin. We will return our minds to the mystery of the Princess’s Gandmother and her great gifts upon Irene. Language Arts - AzMerit Reading Review In language arts this week, Scholars will write an essay persuading their readers just whom the greatest knight is in King Arthur’s Court. Assessments Eye on the Horizon...Monday, April 23 ~ Seminar Ch 1-10 Thursday, May 10 ~ Music Concert
Tuesday, April 24 ~ None King of Kings Church Wednesday, April 25 ~ None Friday, May 11 ~ Arts Walk Thursday, April 26 ~ History End of Unit Exam May 18 & 19 ~ Drama Club’s Friday, April 27 ~ Spelling Test Production of Annie Thursday, May 24 ~ Last Day of School As we draw near the end of the Revolutionary War, our scholars should be able to recognize the amazing feat that occurred when the American Patriots turned the entire world Upside Down. It is so exciting to see your child connect the dots between their world and the world that could have been. Please make sure that your child rests up for their AzMerit Tests on Wednesday and Thursday so that these tests don't turn their world Upside Down. Picture Source. This Week...Spalding - A Victorious Return We are returning to our studies in Spalding starting this week. We will be gently easing our scholars back into the world of Spalding this week by classwork only. We will resume Spalding homework next week. History - Condition of the Human Spirit This week near closer to the end of our study of the American Revolution. We will be learning the value of success in battle in reference to the human condition. The start of the war was difficult for the Americans but as they gathered more and more minor victories they were able to accomplish greater things. Science - Final Exam Now that the AIMS test is past, we will be focusing more on history. We will wrap up this year’s science with a final on Friday that will cover much of what we have been going over the past few weeks. Math - It’s the same on the Left as the Right As we travel farther down the path of lines and shapes; our scholars will begin to understand the concept of symmetry in Geometry. They will also work through a Review for their Unit 8 Test on Friday. Literature - The Princess and the Goblin In Literature,we continue reading The Princess and the Goblin. We will explore what happens to Curdie as he ventures deep into the realm of the goblins. Lyceum - AzMerit Math Review As we finally approach the date for our AzMerit for Math we will take time on Monday and Tuesday to review previous practice math tests to help support our scholars the best that we can. Language Arts - AzMerit Reading Review In language arts this week, Scholars will focus on the Declaration of Independence in a few intense close reads designed to enlighten and deepen the scholars grasp of the enormity and grandeur of this historic document. Assessments... Eye on the Horizon...Monday, April 16th ~ None Monday, April 23 ~ History End of Unit Exam
Tuesday, April 17th ~ History Reading Quiz Thursday, May 10 ~ Music Concert (open reading) King of Kings Church Wednesday, April 18th ~ AzMerit Friday, May 11 ~ Arts Walk Reading I & Math I Thursday, April 19th ~ AzMerit May 18 & 19 ~ Drama Club’s Reading II & Math II Production of Annie Friday, April 20th ~ Science Final Exam, Thursday, May 24 ~ Last Day Math Unit 8 Test of School This week we big the last push toward the end of our AzMerit Prep. Our tests begin Tuesday and will be completed by next Thursday. Thankfully we will not be doing this every day until next Thursday. Please make sure your scholar gets a good night sleep Monday and Tuesday night this week and they bring their labeled pair of headphones. Your scholar is ready for these tests. Encourage them! Support them! Thank you for all of the work and effort that you have put forward toward this goal. Picture Source This Week...History - Preparing for War We are very excited to get back to our History Curriculum. We return to the Second Continental Congress petitioning the King all while creating their own Continental Army. Scholars will also understand the importance of the pamphlet written by Thomas Paine known as “Common Sense” in conjunction with the creation of the Declaration of Independence. Science - AIMS This week we will be taking the AIMS science test! We have been working hard up to this point! Your students will take a practice test on Monday and the AIMS exam on Wednesday. Math - What’s in a line? We are quickly learning so many different things about lines and shapes this week. Scholars already learned the basic concept of what constitutes perpendicular lines last week. This week we travel through parallel lines and learn about how those lines begin to create shapes. Literature - The Princess and the Goblin In Literature,we continue reading The Princess and the Goblin. We will explore what happens to Curdie and the Realm of the Miners. Lyceum - The Beauty of the Fraction This week in Lyceum will continue reviewing multiplying and dividing mixed numbers. Scholars will still benefit by their daily review of their math facts in all mathematical facts. Help your scholars by having them review their math fact flash cards. Language Arts - AzMerit Writing Practice Test In language arts this week, Scholars will have their AzMerit Writing test. Please make sure that scholars receive a good night's rest and bring headphones/earbuds to school. Assessments Eye on the Horizon...Monday, April 9th ~ AzMerit Practice Reading Wednesday, April 18 ~ AzMerit Reading/Math
Tuesday, April 10 ~ AzMerit Writing test Thursday, April 19 ~ AzMerit Reading/Math Wednesday, April 11 ~ Science AIMS test Friday, April 20~ Half-Day Dismissal 12:00 pm Thursday, April 12th ~ Math Quiz Thursday, May 10 ~ Music Concert Perpendicular and Parallel Lines King of Kings Church Friday, April 13th ~ AzMerit Practice Math Friday, May 11 ~ Arts Walk May 18 & 19 ~ Drama Club’s Production of Annie Thursday, May 24 ~ Last Day of School Lately our 4th Grade Scholars have been able to explore the world of poetry. Not only are they learning about the basics of character, plot, and setting; but they are also exploring figurative language, nuance, and meaning. It is fun to see scholars discover meaning in hidden words. I thoroughly enjoy watching their eyes light-up when a new concept comes into focus in their mind's eye. What I adore the most is seeing the scholars search for Truth and even when they don't find it I can see the joy in their faces when the attempt and do not succeed. Picture Source This Week...Science - Resources In Science scholars will learn about renewable and non-renewable resources, as well as the effects greenhouse gases can have on the planet. Math - What is Right? Measuring angles. We will continue our journey as we begin comparing angles. We will have a quiz on Thursday, April 4th. Scholars will explore points, lines, and angles this week. It would still be very helpful for you child to focus on all math facts. Literature - The Princess and the Goblin In Literature, on Tuesday we continue reading The Princess and the Goblin. We will continue our journey into George MacDonald’s wonderful world. We will be following her as discusses her recent adventures in the distant top of the tower. Lyceum - The Beauty of the Fraction This week in Lyceum will continue reviewing multiplying and dividing mixed numbers. Scholars will still benefit by their daily review of their math facts in all mathematical facts. Help your scholars by having them review their math fact flash cards. Language Arts - AzMerit Writing Practice Test In language arts this week, students will work through a practice writing test on the computer. They will read and work through writing an AzMerit essay on the computer. Poetry Poetry will continue with a new poem being introduced and discussed on wednesday, we will read and discuss the general themes and concepts of poetry. We will not be memorizing these poems in order to expose the scholars to as many different varieties of poetry in this 4th quarter. Assessments Eye on the Horizon...Monday, April 2nd ~ AzMerit Monday, April 9th ~ AzMerit
Writing Practice Test Day 1/3 Writing Practice Test Day 3/3 Tuesday, April 3rd ~ Field Trip Tuesday, April 10 ~ AzMerit Writing Wednesday, April 4th ~ None Wednesday, April 11 ~ Science AIMS Thursday, April 5th ~ Math Quiz, Wednesday, April 18 & 19 ~ AzMerit AzMerit Writing Practice Test Day 2/3 Reading/Math It is very encouraging to see the process of scholars finding the Beauty in the most mundane things; such as sitting like a scholar, or responding to a question. This week your child will be able to see the Truth, Goodness, and Beauty in points, lines, angles, and everything in between as we discover Geometry. Do not allow them to be intimidated by the word "Geometry." Instead encourage wonder and adventure as we the explore the terminology and meaning of the wonderful world of Mathematics. Picture Source This Week...Science - Water and Erosion In Science scholars will learn about the how water affects the world around us. We will learn about the water table that exists under our feet (further down in Phoenix than in other places…) and about how water erodes and shapes the landscape from the smallest hill to the Grand Canyon! Math - Farewell Decimals, Hello Angles We will see the end of our experience with decimals this week. We will have a Unit 7 Test on Tuesday, March 27. We will then begin our learning experience with Geometry. Scholars will explore points, lines, and angles this week. It would still be very helpful for you child to focus on all math facts. Literature - The Princess and the Goblin In Literature, on Tuesday we begin reading The Princess and the Goblin. We will continue our journey into George MacDonald’s wonderful world. We will be following her as she explores her country home. Lyceum - The Beauty of the Fraction We will finish this short week in Lyceum by reviewing adding and subtracting mixed numbers as well as the multiplying fractions. Scholars will still benefit by their daily review of their math facts in all mathematical facts. Language Arts - Writing Week In language arts this week, students will continue their study of grammar through a new week of fix-it grammar sentences. Students will also begin the construction of their persuasive essay They will begin by creating a keyword outline and then from that a rough draft and spend the rest of the week editing and rewriting their draft to form a complete five-paragraph essay. Assessments Eye on the Horizon...Monday, March 26th ~ None Tuesday, April 3 ~ Field Trip
Tuesday, March 27th ~ Unit 7 Math Test Friday, April 6 ~ Field Day Wednesday, March 28th ~ AZMerit Practice Test Tuesday, April 10 ~ AzMerit Thursday, March 29th ~ Science Quiz Wednesday, April 11 ~ Science AIMS Friday, March 30th~ No School R&R Weekend Wednesday, April 18 ~ AzMerit Thursday, April 19 ~ AzMerit The beauty in discovery is such an amazing thing to witness. I remember when I was a child getting so excited about the new words and worlds I would learn about almost on a daily basis. Being a teacher and a parent is quite a blessing. It is such an honor to watch discovery and knowledge unfold so simply. This week as we get back to our regular routine be ready to witness the discovery that scholars experience on a daily basis unfold in their minds. Picture Source. This Week...Science - Meteorology In Science scholars will learn about the four different layers of the atmosphere, how clouds are formed, and the water cycle. We will solidify this learning with three experiments throughout the week and a quiz on Thursday. Please ask your scholar what wonderful new things they learned about in Science this week. Math - Dividing a Decimal As we come to the end of our experience and practice with decimals students will be learning the necessary skill of dividing decimals and the power of estimation in division of the decimals. Please have your scholar focus on studying their multiplication and division math facts. Literature - The Princess and the Goblin In Literature, on Tuesday we begin reading The Princess and the Goblin. We will begin our journey into George MacDonald’s wonderful world. We will be introduced to the charming princess and begin the investigation into the mysteries surrounding her heritage. Looking ahead, in the following week on Tuesday, March 27 we will have a reading quiz on the first four chapters. Lyceum - The Beauty of the Fraction As we continue with our studies in Lyceum our scholars are revisiting the recent concept of fractions. This is a great opportunity for our students to freshen up on this aspect of Math as well as get clarification on anything they are not sure about. Language Arts - Writing Week In Language Arts this week, students will continue their study of grammar through diagramming their Fix-it-Grammar sentences. Students will also be continuing the construction of their essay on Courage. They will begin by reviewing their rough draft from the week before break and spend the week editing and rewriting their draft to form a complete five-paragraph essay. Poetry - Paul Revere’s Ride This week we will be reciting Paul Revere’s Ride on Thursday and Friday. AssessmentsMonday, March 19th ~ None
Tuesday, March 20th ~ None Wednesday, March 21st- AZMerit Practice Test Thursday, March 22nd ~ Recitation of Paul Revere’s Ride, Meteorology Quiz Friday, March 23rd ~ Recitation of Paul Revere’s Ride, AZMerit Practice Test Looking Ahead: Tuesday, March 25th- Literature Quiz on chapters 1-4 As we prepare for our final week of the third quarter, we begin to look at the beauty and the devastating nature of the world around us. The awe and inspiring concepts of nature are easy for our scholars to accept, but we do need to remember the destruction of nature. Hopefully, as we explore the nature of Nature, we will learn about the necessity of the different natural disasters that and how they occur. Picture Source. This Week...Curriculum Message-Science Over the course of the year we have worked to invest in our scholar’s scientific understanding through intensive units like the circulatory system. In the month of March, we will be working through another intensive science unit as we study geology. We are excited to explore with our scholars the wonder of the earth and look forward to all we will learn together through that exploration. Homework through March will consistent of mathematics, science, literature, and writing/grammar, to include some literary and historical writing assignments. Science - Natural Disasters In Science we will be exploring the causes and consequences of several natural disasters this week. From earthquakes and tsunamis to hurricanes and tornadoes, human civilization must live with the reality of natural disasters of massive scale. We will focus on understanding the causes of these disasters from the perspective of physics, and discuss what can be done to mitigate the damage caused by them. There will be a quiz on Thursday reviewing what we have learned. Math - The Wonderful World of Multiplication Decimals have been a powerful tool that our students have been given to put into their "Mathematics Toolbox." Learning how to add and subtract decimals has been quite an adventure for our clsses Literature - Carry on, Mr. Bowditch In Literature, on Tuesday we will have quiz on the chapters 21-22. We are continuing to read the story of Nat in Carry on, Mr. Bowditch. In this week we will finish the melancholy story of Nathaniel Bowditch. In this weeks chapters we will witness Nat gain a masters of arts from Harvard and remarry. On Friday of this week we will have a seminar on the book as a whole. We will begin fourth quarter with The Princess and the Goblin. Lyceum - Arrays and Area Models We are moving deeper into the concepts and the vocabulary of Division. Students have explored the term partial quotient to learn how to break down a division problem. In addition, looking at the use the divisor to regroup the dividend into the quotient. You can assist in your scholars preparation by having them review their Multiplication and Division Math Facts. Language Arts - Writing Week In language arts this week, students will continue their study of grammar through the daily use of fix-it grammar. Students will also be working on the construction of a keyword outline from three sources, all three concern the virtue of courage. The first is drawn from a passage of The Book of Virtues, the second is one of Aesop’s Fables entitled, The Hunter and the Woodsman and the third is the seventh chapter of Wizard of Oz. From these passages scholars will create a keyword outline, which they will use to write five-paragraph essay. Poetry - Paul Revere’s Ride This week we will be focusing on practicing stanzas the entire poem as we move toward reciting the poem in the week following break. AssessmentsMonday, March 5th~ None
Tuesday, March 6th~ Literature Quiz on chapters 21-22 Wednesday, March 7th~None Thursday, March 8th~Seminar on Carry on Mr. Bowditch Science Quiz on Unit measurement Math Quiz Multiplication of Decimals Lyceum Assessment (not for a grade) Friday, March 9th~ NO SCHOOL SPRING BREAK FAs the stress builds concerning the memorization of Paul Revere's Ride by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, we finally get to discover the full story behind our class poem. This week we will venture on to warn the other colonists of the path of the British. Recently, scholars have been putting pieces together of their learning. They have recalled moments in which they have heard about the Battle of Lexington in their literature book, and their poem. I can't wait to teach them of the story of The Battle of Lexington and Concord. Picture Source. This Week...Spalding - Word Section T As we continue forward in Word Section T we will come across a phonogram that we rarely ever come in contact with, (cu). We will be reviewing the word “biscuit.” This will be a fun time for some and a confusing time for others. Monday and Tuesday the scholars will have 11 words for homework but it will balance out with 8 words on Wednesday. Science - The Metric System In science we will be practicing converting between metric and customary units on Monday, and on Friday we will be putting our practice into action as we get into the lab and measure out cornstarch and water to make Ooblek! We will have an assessment on unit measurements next Monday. History - The American Revolution: The War Begins Learning about the Boston Tea Party our scholars explored why the colonists chose to dump the tea overboard instead of keeping it for themselves. As we continue on our journey, scholars will be assessed on the key players, events, and places in which they have learned about thus far. This will be a comprehensive test of what they have learned this quarter so please remind them to review their notes in their History Journal. Please help your scholar get more familiar with the 13 Original Colonies. Here is a link to a simple song to help them remember. It is sung to the tune of Yankee Doodle. 13 Colonies Song. The labeling of the 13 colonies will be on their Test on Thursday. The map they will be tested off of is actually glued into their History Journal. Math - Subtracting, Estimating, and Word Problems Last week we had intended to have a Quiz on Wednesday, but we rescheduled this examine. We thought that it was in the best interest of the scholars to keep the concepts of Adding and Subtracting decimals together. This week before we transition into Multiplying and Dividing decimals we will be assessing the comprehension of our students on Thursday. Literature - Carry on, Mr. Bowditch In Literature, we will begin this week with a quiz on the chapters 11-17. We are continuing to read the story of Nat in Carry on, Mr. Bowditch. In this week we will watch Nat as he takes on the challenge of losing his wife and dealing with the beginning of a war with France. On Friday of this week we will have a seminar on the chapters 1-20. With special focus on the chapters 11-20. Lyceum - Arrays and Area Models As we slowly move toward our goal of solidifying necessary Math skills we begin to review major concepts in Multiplication and Division. We will not only be reviewing vital vocabulary but tips for multiplying large numbers. You can assist in your scholars preparation by having them review their Multiplication and Division Math Facts. Language Arts - Writing Week In language arts this week, students will continue their study of grammar through the daily use of Fix-it Grammar. Students will also be working on the construction of a keyword outline from two sources, both concern the Battle of Lexington and the events immediately preceding it. This event is considered by many to be the true beginning to the American Revolution. From this passage scholars will create a keyword outline, which they will use to write a five-paragraph essay. They will then begin to type in class with any portion that is not finished being completed at home for homework on Friday. Poetry - Paul Revere’s Ride This week we will be focusing on practicing stanzas 1 - 10 as we move toward reciting the poem in the week following break. AssessmentsMonday, February 26th~ Literature Reading Quiz on chapters 11-17
Tuesday, February 27th~ None Wednesday, February 28th~ None Thursday, March 1st~ Math Quiz (Adding and Subtracting Decimals) and History Mid-Unit Assessment Friday, March 2nd~ Spelling Test and Literature Seminar on chapters 11-20. Monday, March 5th-Science Quiz on Unit measurement. I am so excited that I will be blessed to spend the day with the scholars of 4B everyday for the rest of the school year. My goal is not only to help nourish the wonder and excitement of learning in each individual scholar, but to also do my best to prepare each student to be successful in the Fifth Grade.
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