Spelling Bee
Our very own Eliana won the 4th grade Spelling Bee. She will be competing in the district spelling bee on 2/11. We wish you luck, Eli!
Winter Projects
Energy
Our field trip to the Museum of Science and Industry was very fun!
The students and chaperones had a great time.
Thanks to the chaperones for going and taking some great pictures!
See the link to see more pics from our trip:
Coding
CODING is the new passion in our homeroom classroom. Coding is the process of using a programming language to get a computer to behave how you want it to. Students have had a ball creating dance parties and working with Star Wars and Minecraft figures. Ask your child about it...they're completely absorbed with this mind-stretching activity, as you can see below!
FYI...
2/6-2/12 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (Focus on math)
2/13 - Valentine's Day Celebration - 1:30
2/14 - No School
2/17 - No School - Presidents' Day
W. 2/19-Prairieview McTeacher Night at McDonald's in Darien on February 19. https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgxwGCkmWNhXJwTqkVCZzpndDQSvh?projector=1&messagePartId=0.2
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, 2/7.
Reading - Unit 1 - "Courage" - Profiles in Courage Culminating Project
After presenting our Mythology projects, 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 Monday, 2/10. Presentations will begin that day.
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 Friday, 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.
Social Studies - Chapter 8-The Midwest
We will study how the Badlands were formed.
Science - Energy Conversions
The next two lessons in Science focus on the topics of energy past and present & energy in the system. Students will discover what happens when too many electrical devices are added to an electrical system.
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) - Managing Anxiety
This week's lesson focuses on how effectively managing your anxiety makes it easier to focus and succeed in social and academic situations. The objectives are that students will be able to identify situations that cause anxiety and to apply what they've learned about calming down to anxiety-provoking scenarios, including academic challenges.
We will continue to have the "Home Link" part of your child's homework. The Home Link typically includes a conversation or short activity that your child will complete with an adult or another family member. My hope is to continue to increase awareness of language and techniques that your child learns about at school regarding their social-emotional learning and health.
Mrs. Spakausky's Math Class-Unit 4:Addition, Subtraction & Measurement
Here is an overview of Unit 4.
I've attached some links that might be helpful to you during this unit.
I hope it helps.
Module 1
Unit 4 Pre-Assessment
Work Place Guide 4A Target One Thousand
4A Target One Thousand Record Sheet
Unit 4 Work Place Log
Tiny Squares Grid
Unit 4 Pre-Assessment Student Reflection Sheet
Work Place Guide 4B Add, Round & Compare
4B Add, Round & Compare Record Sheet
Addition Algorithm Practice
Think Before You Add
Addition Strategies Work Sample
Place Value & Addition Checkpoint
Module 2
Subtraction Algorithm Practice
Think Before You Subtract
Subtraction Strategies Work Sample
Work Place Guide 4C Roll & Subtract One Thousand
Roll & Subtract One Thousand Record Sheet
Module 3
Subtraction Checkpoint
Record Measures
Distance Challenge Flyer
Work Place Guide 4D Target Five
4D Target Five Record Sheet
Module 4
Fourth Grade Arm Spans
Arm Spans in Ms. Wu’s Class
Unit 4 Post-Assessment
Family Unit 4 Overview:
Student Book Link:
Home Connections Link:
Home Connections Answer Key:
IXL Skills Practice related to Bridges:
