Great First Week of School!!!
Dear Parents,
We have had a great first week of school! I have enjoyed getting to know the students and am looking forward to a wonderful year. Just a reminder…Curriculum Night is Wednesday, August 29th at 6:30 at Prairieview. I look forward to seeing all of you!
Teamwork Activity during the first week!
Coming up next:
Dates:
Important Dates:
August 28-- Reading MAP test
August 29-- Curriculum Night 6:30-8:00
August 30-- Math MAP test
Sept. 3--Labor Day. No School
Important Dates:
August 28-- Reading MAP test
August 29-- Curriculum Night 6:30-8:00
August 29-Picture Day-An order form was sent home with your child. If you choose to order pictures you may do so online or send payment in the envelope to school on or before 8/29.
Sept. 3--Labor Day. No School
Spelling - Prefixes: un-, non-, dis-
This week's spelling unit focuses on spelling rules for words that begin with the prefixes
"-un", "-non", and "-dis". We will also study word roots and how the prefixes change the meanings of the words. In addition to the spelling list, students will learn several vocabulary words that follow the same prefix pattern. The final TEST is scheduled for Friday, 8/31.
English - What is a Sentence? / Writing a Friendly Letter
We will begin the year with a short unit on writing sentences. They will also learn the format for writing a friendly letter and write one to share with you on Curriculum Night.
Reading - Close Reading- "Casey at the Bat"
Take Me Out to the Ballgame...!!! Close reading is the careful, sustained interpretation of a piece of text, and one of the cornerstones of the Common Core State Standards. On Wednesday we will review this skill with an activity in which students will close read Oreo cookies...as you can imagine this activity has been quite popular in the past! Then, we will begin a close read of the poem, "Casey at the Bat". Students will read and reread this piece of rich text, dissecting it to gain an understanding of the author's words. They will also compare it to another text and attempt to understand the author's perspective.
Social Studies - Chapter 4-"Land and Water in the Northeast"
Fourth grade Social Studies is the study of regions of the United States. This week, students will become familiar with our Social Studies text by working with partners on a "textbook scavenger hunt". Then we will begin with chapter 4. There will be a quiz of the Northeast States on Friday. The students will be given a blank map and will need to label the states and water areas. I will be sending home a study guide and practice one on Monday. This first quiz will have a word bank for the students to use.
Lesson 1-The Beautiful Northeast-incredible scenery and magnificent natural formations
Lesson 2-Resources of the Northeast-products for the world
Lesson 3-The Plentiful Sea-Chesapeake Bay and other bays in the NE
Mrs. Spakausky's Math Class: Unit 1: Expressions, Equations and Volume
In Unit 1 we will focus on :
Module 1-Models for Multiplication and Division-The students will learn how to interpret products of whole numbers using number lines, ratio tables, and rectangular rays.
Module 2-Primes and Composites
Module 3-Multiplicative Comparisons and Equations
Module 4-Measurement Experiences (linear measurement, mass/weight, volume and capacity)
This week's spelling unit focuses on spelling rules for words that begin with the prefixes
"-un", "-non", and "-dis". We will also study word roots and how the prefixes change the meanings of the words. In addition to the spelling list, students will learn several vocabulary words that follow the same prefix pattern. The final TEST is scheduled for Friday, 8/31.
English - What is a Sentence? / Writing a Friendly Letter
We will begin the year with a short unit on writing sentences. They will also learn the format for writing a friendly letter and write one to share with you on Curriculum Night.
Reading - Close Reading- "Casey at the Bat"
Take Me Out to the Ballgame...!!! Close reading is the careful, sustained interpretation of a piece of text, and one of the cornerstones of the Common Core State Standards. On Wednesday we will review this skill with an activity in which students will close read Oreo cookies...as you can imagine this activity has been quite popular in the past! Then, we will begin a close read of the poem, "Casey at the Bat". Students will read and reread this piece of rich text, dissecting it to gain an understanding of the author's words. They will also compare it to another text and attempt to understand the author's perspective.Social Studies - Chapter 4-"Land and Water in the Northeast"
Fourth grade Social Studies is the study of regions of the United States. This week, students will become familiar with our Social Studies text by working with partners on a "textbook scavenger hunt". Then we will begin with chapter 4. There will be a quiz of the Northeast States on Friday. The students will be given a blank map and will need to label the states and water areas. I will be sending home a study guide and practice one on Monday. This first quiz will have a word bank for the students to use.
Lesson 1-The Beautiful Northeast-incredible scenery and magnificent natural formations
Lesson 2-Resources of the Northeast-products for the world
Lesson 3-The Plentiful Sea-Chesapeake Bay and other bays in the NE
Mrs. Spakausky's Math Class: Unit 1: Expressions, Equations and Volume
In Unit 1 we will focus on :
Module 1-Models for Multiplication and Division-The students will learn how to interpret products of whole numbers using number lines, ratio tables, and rectangular rays.
Module 2-Primes and Composites
Module 3-Multiplicative Comparisons and Equations
Module 4-Measurement Experiences (linear measurement, mass/weight, volume and capacity)
There will be a nightly homework assignment.
Have a great week!
