Thursday, January 24, 2019

Jan. 28-Feb. 1

A Look Ahead:

Thurs 1/31 - SIP Day - Early dismissal 11:00am
Thurs 2/14 - Valentine's Classroom Parties 1:30-2:15pm
Fri 2/15 - No School (Parent/Teacher Conferences)
Mon 2/18 - No School (President's Day)
Thurs 2/21 - Spring Picture Day



Spelling -  Unit 17 - tion words
This week's list includes words that end in -tion. The final TEST for this lesson will be on Friday, 2/1.
Week 17 - tion words





Reading/ELA-
We have started Unit 2 in Reading, which is called Journeys.  We will begin with a story called, Grandfather's Journey!
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It was a pleasure to view the Profile in Courage presentations. The students have grown tremendously in their research and speaking skills. Below are some photos from the presentations...















Social Studies - The Midwest
In lesson 1, we studied the midwestern states and the Great Lakes.  Next, in lesson 2, we will study about the Badlands.

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Science - Energy Conversions
Next week, the students will be designing a wind turbine. How exciting!
Image result for wind turbine

Mrs. Spakausky and Mr. Kowalsky's- Math Class -Unit Four Addition and Subtraction
Module 3-Measurement
Session 1 Measurement
 Session 2 Distance Challenge  
Session 3 It’s About Time 
 Session 4 Liquid Volume
 Session 5 Mass Amounts

Module 4-Measurement and Data Displays
Session 1 Measuring Hand Spans & Arm Spans
Session 2 Looking at Data Displays
Session 3 Unit 4 Post-Assessment

Unit 4 test will probably some time during the week of Feb. 4th!

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Monday, January 21, 2019

Jan. 21-25

Congrats to our Spelling Bee Winners:
First Place: Paul
Runner Up: TJ

More SEL Activities-Sharing our favorite snow/winter activity with a mock snowball fight

A Look Ahead:

Mon 1/21 - Martin Luther King Jr Day - No School
Thurs 1/31 - SIP Day - Early dismissal 11:00am
Thurs 2/14 - Valentine's Classroom Parties 1:30-2:15pm
Fri 2/15 - No School (Parent/Teacher Conferences)
Mon 2/18 - No School (President's Day)
Thurs 2/21 - Spring Picture Day

Spelling -  Unit 16 - Greek Roots
This week's list includes words with the Greek Roots micro, mega, hydro, astro, hydra and path. Students will study the meaning of these roots and words that contain them. The final TEST for this lesson will be on Friday, 1/25.
ELA / Reading - Narrative Writing / Unit 1 Posttests
We have completed Unit 1 (Courage) in Reading, so it is time to take the unit posttest. On Wednesday, students will take the informational text portion of the unit posttest, and on Thursday, they will take the literary text portion. These tests are simply a data gathering tool for teachers in order to measure student growth. They will not be entered in the grade book.

We will also start Unit 2 in Reading, which is called Journeys.  We will begin with a story called, Grandfather's Journey!

It was a pleasure to view the Profile in Courage presentations. The students have grown tremendously in their research and speaking skills. Below are some photos from the presentations...














Social Studies - The Midwest
Our study of the Midwest has begun with students creating their regional maps and taking a look at how the Great Lakes were formed. A QUIZ on the Midwest map is scheduled for Tuesday, 1/22.

Science - Energy Conversions
Backup electrical systems and engineering practices will be our focus in Science this week.

Mrs. Spakausky and Mr. Kowalsky's- Math Class -Unit Four Addition and Subtraction. 
Module 2:The Standard Subtraction Algorithm
Session 1 Removal vs. Differencing 
Session 2 Constant Difference 
Session 3 The Standard Algorithm for Multi‑Digit Subtraction
Session 4 Think Before You Subtract 
Session 5 Comparing Subtraction Strategies 
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Sunday, January 13, 2019

January 14-18, 2019

TeamWork Activity during our 
SEL (Social Emotional Learning) Time




Our Last Mythology Projects were Presented!



December PRIDE AWARD Winner!  
Congratulation on your IMPROVEMENT Award!

A Look Ahead:
Wed., 1/16-Students in fourth grade will take the reading MAP test in homeroom.
 Thurs., 1/17-Math MAP test in their math classroom on Thursday, 1/17. 
Please see that your child comes to school well rested and with a fully charged 
Chromebook on those days. Thank you!
Fri 1/18 - Midterm of second trimester
Mon 1/21 - Martin Luther King Jr Day - No School
Thurs 1/31 - SIP Day - Early dismissal 11:00am
Thurs 2/14 - Valentine's Classroom Parties 1:30-2:15pm
Fri 2/15 - No School (Parent/Teacher Conferences)
Mon 2/18 - No School (President's Day)
Thurs 2/21 - Spring Picture Day


Spelling -  Unit 15 - Greek Roots
This week's list includes words with Greek roots. Students will study the meaning of the roots audi, bio, geo, ology, meter and thermo, and words that contain them. The final TEST for this lesson will be on Friday, 1/18.

Quizlets for Practice



ELA / Reading - Unit 1 - Courage
Students have been working on their "Profiles in Courage" Project for a week.  We will have Monday and Tuesday to finish things up and make notecards for the presentation.  Students will present their projects on  Wed., 1/16 and Thurs., 1/17. Please have your child share and practice what they have done so far.  Make sure they are referring to the example on CLASSROOM, with questions, and to the rubric to see how they will be assessed.

Social Studies - The Midwest
We will be studying the Midwest next.  The students will first learn the states of the Midwest and have a quiz on the states and bodies of water, Tuesday, 1/22.

Science - Energy Conversions
Investigating energy sources is our topic for the week. Students will complete a simulation that looks at types of energy sources and how they are used.

Mrs. Spakausky's Math Class -Unit Four Addition and Subtraction. 
The students will continue to focus on addition strategies and then move on to subtraction.  We will also focus on problem-solving strategies.
Module 2:The Standard Subtraction Algorithm
Session 1 Removal vs. Differencing 
Session 2 Constant Difference 
Session 3 The Standard Algorithm for Multi‑Digit Subtraction
Session 4 Think Before You Subtract 
Session 5 Comparing Subtraction Strategies 

Partner Work on Math










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Sunday, January 6, 2019

January 7-11


Some Mythology Presentations!









If you missed out on the bowling, concert and Tivoli pictures, here is the link again----Enjoy!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/1eLR3PxGFA2wsuVAA


Thanks-
I just wanted to say thanks again for your generosity during the holiday season.  I hope you had a nice winter break!

A Look Ahead:
  • Fri 1/18 - Midterm of second trimester
  • Mon 1/21 - Martin Luther King Jr Day - No School
  • Thurs 1/31 - SIP Day - Early dismissal 11:00am
  • Thurs 2/14 - Valentine's Classroom Parties 1:30-2:15pm
  • Fri 2/15 - No School (Parent/Teacher Conferences)
  • Mon 2/18 - No School (President's Day)
  • Thurs 2/21 - Spring Picture Day


Spelling -  Unit 14 - Soft "g"
This week's list will consist of words that contain the soft "g" sound like fragile and giant.  The final TEST for this lesson will be on Friday, 1/11


Reading - Unit 1 - "Courage" - Profiles in Courage Culminating Project
Students will begin the research and the slideshow for the Profile in Courage project. They will be given time in class to work, however, they should expect to also work on it at home. The tentative due date for the slideshow is Thursday, 1/17. Presentations will begin that day.

The mythology projects were a huge success! It was a joy to watch students work together to create their presentations. I was amazed by their creativity and enthusiasm, and proud of their effort and collaboration.  


Social Studies -The Midwest
We will work on our United States map this week.  Then we will begin learning the states of the midwest.

Science - Energy Conversions
Our focus in Science this week will be on how to support a claim with evidence. We will look at how to gather evidence through a simulation activity and with a reference book. Then, we will work to write a design argument to help Ergstown solve its blackout problem.

Math-Unit 4-Addition and Subtraction-
We will begin Unit Four Addition and Subtraction.  The students will complete activities designed to help them understand some of the relationships between hundreds, thousands, ten thousands, hundred thousands, and millions.  We will also complete  a problem string that focuses on the give and take (compensation) strategy for adding multi-digit numbers. 
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