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Ms.Allen's 4th Grade

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School Spirit Store Opens

We are excited to announce that we have launched a school spirit store. You can visit the store by clicking on the following link; 
 
Dress Code Updates:
  • Students will be allowed to wear the 1/4 zip with a dress code shirt any day of the week. 
  • Long sleeve t-shirts will be allowed Monday through Thursday. (Friday is Formal Dress)
  • Hoodies may be worn at school on spirit days. 

Dress for Wednesday and Thursday

Tomorrow is Casual for a Cause and Thursday is Vocation Day. Students may dress up as what they want to be when they grow up on Thursday. 

Current Event

Today, students came home with a Current Event Article Form. Students are asked to find a magazine, newspaper or internet articles that they think are significant and important to Utah’s current events.Please see the below information that tells what students need to include in their reports. *Students are NOT allowed to use sports articles, for example who won the game. If an athlete or team had a positive contribution here in Utah, that would be acceptable. These will be due once a month on the last Friday. Students need to bring in the article OR email it to me. Also, if students prefer to type the form that is fine. The purpose for this assignment is for students to develop a greater awareness of the state we live in. Please encourage and support your child to look through various magazines and newspapers for different stories. It is due March 1st, they may be turned in early!

Homework for the Week of January 28- February 1, 2019

35 Book Reading Challenge
 
Books must be at least 100 pages to count for this challenge. If a book is less than 100 pages or substantially below the student’s reading level, we have classified the book as a “quick read” book. Students may count up to 5 quick reads for the challenge. A book over 250 pages will count for 2 books in that genre; 375 = 3 books; 500 = 4 books; 600 = 5 books; etc.

When finished with a book, add it to your BiblioNasium account. You can see what genre the book fits under by looking up the book on BiblioNasium, Amazon or Scholastic. Page numbers can also be found on Amazon. BiblioNasium Logins can be found in student planners.

Poetry (1)                                                          Classics / Award Winners (3)
Realistic Fiction (4)                                           Fantasy (3)
Biography / Autobiography (3)                          Historical Fiction (2)
Science Fiction (2)                                            Informational (3)
Mystery (2)                                                        Personal Choice (10)
Graphic Novels (2)
 
Spelling 
 
Students will be tested on their spelling and vocabulary on Friday, February 1st. This week is a short week, so students only need to complete three activities for spelling. On Monday, students receive their spelling and vocabulary words in a packet to be completed by FRIDAY. Students need to choose ONE spelling activity to complete each day and then turn in FOUR activities on FRIDAY. Please make sure student's name is on the homework and that students complete each activity completely! Parents, please make sure students are completing their spelling homework and please sign the activity on the spelling paper. In order to be successful on their Spelling test, students MUST do their homework each night or else they will not do well.
 

Spelling Pattern: Final /j/ and /s/

  1. glance
  2. judge
  3. damage
  4. package
  5. twice
  6. stage
  7. carriage
  8. since
  9. practice
  10. marriage
  11. baggage
  12. office
  13. message
  14. bridge
  15. chance
  16. notice
  17. ridge
  18. manage
 
Vocabulary 
 
Students do not have homework to do with their vocabulary words, but they need to practice them throughout the week. They will be tested on the vocabulary words on FRIDAY, February 1st.
 

1. confidence- feeling sure about abilities


2. graduate- to finish school or training

3. perform- acts

4. confesses- admits something is true

5. foster- cared for by an adult for a period of time

6. patiently- waiting calmly, without getting annoyed

7. disobey- not do what you are told

8. ceremony- a special event celebrating something

9. reward- to give a person something he or she has earned


10. symbol- an object that stands for something else
 

Math

Monday: Chapter 6 Review (Finish Chapter 6 Review and STUDY!)
Tuesday: Chapter 6 Test (No Homework)
Wednesday: 7.1 (All Problems)
Thursday: 7.2 (All Problems)
Friday: 7.3 (No Homework)

In Science, we have been talking about animals, body systems, and senses. We did a science experiment, where students had to poke (gently) their partner to see how sensitive their skin receptors are. Students did a great job!
This week, my students have been enjoying making a snow fort. I just had to share this picture, they radiate happiness!

Homework for the Week of January 22-25, 2019

35 Book Reading Challenge
 
Books must be at least 100 pages to count for this challenge. If a book is less than 100 pages or substantially below the student’s reading level, we have classified the book as a “quick read” book. Students may count up to 5 quick reads for the challenge. A book over 250 pages will count for 2 books in that genre; 375 = 3 books; 500 = 4 books; 600 = 5 books; etc.

When finished with a book, add it to your BiblioNasium account. You can see what genre the book fits under by looking up the book on BiblioNasium, Amazon or Scholastic. Page numbers can also be found on Amazon. BiblioNasium Logins can be found in student planners.

Poetry (1)                                                          Classics / Award Winners (3)
Realistic Fiction (4)                                           Fantasy (3)
Biography / Autobiography (3)                          Historical Fiction (2)
Science Fiction (2)                                            Informational (3)
Mystery (2)                                                        Personal Choice (10)
Graphic Novels (2)
 
Spelling 
 
Students will be tested on their spelling and vocabulary on Friday, January 25th. This week is a short week, so students only need to complete three activities for spelling. On Tuesday, students receive their spelling and vocabulary words in a packet to be completed by FRIDAY. Students need to choose ONE spelling activity to complete each day and then turn in THREE activities on FRIDAY. Please make sure student's name is on the homework and that students complete each activity completely! Parents, please make sure students are completing their spelling homework and please sign the activity on the spelling paper. In order to be successful on their Spelling test, students MUST do their homework each night or else they will not do well.
 

Spelling Pattern: Words with /k/, /ng/, and /kw/

  1. risky
  2. track 
  3. topic
  4. blank
  5. question
  6. pocket
  7. monkey
  8. junk
  9. equal
  10. ache
  11. public
  12. attack
  13. struck
  14. earthquake
  15. picnic
  16. banker
  17. electric
  18. blanket
 
Vocabulary 
 
Students do not have homework to do with their vocabulary words, but they need to practice them throughout the week. They will be tested on the vocabulary words on FRIDAY, January 25th.
 

worthy- good enough for something

churning- vigorously mixing or stirring

situation- a set of circumstances

swelled- got larger

deserve- earn something

defended- speak or write in support of something

satisfied- accepting

relied- depended on

reputation- people’s opinions about someone or something

escorted- guided or accompanied by someone


Math
 
Monday: No School
Tuesday: 6.6 (All Problems) 
Wednesday: 6.7 (Even Problems)
Thursday: 6.8 (ALL Problems) 
Friday: Chapter 6 Review (No Homework)

Homework for the Week of January 14-18, 2019

35 Book Reading Challenge
 
Books must be at least 100 pages to count for this challenge. If a book is less than 100 pages or substantially below the student’s reading level, we have classified the book as a “quick read” book. Students may count up to 5 quick reads for the challenge. A book over 250 pages will count for 2 books in that genre; 375 = 3 books; 500 = 4 books; 600 = 5 books; etc.

When finished with a book, add it to your BiblioNasium account. You can see what genre the book fits under by looking up the book on BiblioNasium, Amazon or Scholastic. Page numbers can also be found on Amazon. BiblioNasium Logins can be found in student planners.

Poetry (1)                                                          Classics / Award Winners (3)
Realistic Fiction (4)                                           Fantasy (3)
Biography / Autobiography (3)                          Historical Fiction (2)
Science Fiction (2)                                            Informational (3)
Mystery (2)                                                        Personal Choice (10)
Graphic Novels (2)
 
Spelling 
 
Students will be tested on their spelling and vocabulary on Friday, January 18th. This week is a review week for spelling and vocabulary. On Monday, students receive their spelling and vocabulary words in a packet to be completed by FRIDAY. Students need to choose ONE spelling activity to complete each day and then turn in FOUR activities on FRIDAY. Please make sure student's name is on the homework and that students complete each activity completely! Parents, please make sure students are completing their spelling homework and please sign the activity on the spelling paper. In order to be successful on their Spelling test, students MUST do their homework each night or else they will not do well.
  1. rising
  2. traced
  3. stripped
  4. slammed
  5. wiped
  6. covered
  7. mapped
  8. pleasing
  9. daily
  10. alley
  11. fifty
  12. empty
  13. tiniest
  14. hobbies
  15. copied
  16. countries
  17. pitied
  18. easier
Vocabulary 
 
Students do not have homework to do with their vocabulary words, but they need to practice them throughout the week. They will be tested on the vocabulary words on FRIDAY, January 18th.
 
  1. variety- a number of slightly different things within the same grouping
  2. habitats- the environments that animals and plants live in
  3. 3. slab- a broad, flat piece
  4. timbers- large pieces of wood
  5. possessions- things you own
  6. constructed- built
  7. vision- a mental image of what something could be like
  8. standards- levels used to compare
  9. reinforce- make stronger
  10. storage- a place to keep supplies
 
 
Math
Monday: 6.3 (All Problems)
Tuesday: 6.4 (All Problems) 
Wednesday: 6.5 (Even Problems)
Thursday: 6.5 (Odd Problems) 
Friday: No Homework 

Homework for the Week of January 14-18, 2019

35 Book Reading Challenge
 
Books must be at least 100 pages to count for this challenge. If a book is less than 100 pages or substantially below the student’s reading level, we have classified the book as a “quick read” book. Students may count up to 5 quick reads for the challenge. A book over 250 pages will count for 2 books in that genre; 375 = 3 books; 500 = 4 books; 600 = 5 books; etc.

When finished with a book, add it to your BiblioNasium account. You can see what genre the book fits under by looking up the book on BiblioNasium, Amazon or Scholastic. Page numbers can also be found on Amazon. BiblioNasium Logins can be found in student planners.

Poetry (1)                                                          Classics / Award Winners (3)
Realistic Fiction (4)                                           Fantasy (3)
Biography / Autobiography (3)                          Historical Fiction (2)
Science Fiction (2)                                            Informational (3)
Mystery (2)                                                        Personal Choice (10)
Graphic Novels (2)
 
Spelling 
 
Students will be tested on their spelling and vocabulary on Friday, January 18th. This week is a review week for spelling and vocabulary. On Monday, students receive their spelling and vocabulary words in a packet to be completed by FRIDAY. Students need to choose ONE spelling activity to complete each day and then turn in FOUR activities on FRIDAY. Please make sure student's name is on the homework and that students complete each activity completely! Parents, please make sure students are completing their spelling homework and please sign the activity on the spelling paper. In order to be successful on their Spelling test, students MUST do their homework each night or else they will not do well.
  1. rising
  2. traced
  3. stripped
  4. slammed
  5. wiped
  6. covered
  7. mapped
  8. pleasing
  9. daily
  10. alley
  11. fifty
  12. empty
  13. tiniest
  14. hobbies
  15. copied
  16. countries
  17. pitied
  18. easier
Vocabulary 
 
Students do not have homework to do with their vocabulary words, but they need to practice them throughout the week. They will be tested on the vocabulary words on FRIDAY, January 18th.
 
  1. variety- a number of slightly different things within the same grouping
  2. habitats- the environments that animals and plants live in
  3. 3. slab- a broad, flat piece
  4. timbers- large pieces of wood
  5. possessions- things you own
  6. constructed- built
  7. vision- a mental image of what something could be like
  8. standards- levels used to compare
  9. reinforce- make stronger
  10. storage- a place to keep supplies
 
 
Math
Monday: 6.4 (Even Problems)
Tuesday: 6.4 (Odd Problems) 
Wednesday: 6.5 (Even Problems)
Thursday: 6.5 (Odd Problems) 
Friday: No Homework 

4th Grade Hosting Mass January 11th

4th grade will be hosting Mass on January 11th, all are invited! For those students that are reading please practice with your child a little bit each day. Thanks so much!

Homework for the Week of January 7-11, 2019

35 Book Reading Challenge
 
Books must be at least 100 pages to count for this challenge. If a book is less than 100 pages or substantially below the student’s reading level, we have classified the book as a “quick read” book. Students may count up to 5 quick reads for the challenge. A book over 250 pages will count for 2 books in that genre; 375 = 3 books; 500 = 4 books; 600 = 5 books; etc.

When finished with a book, add it to your BiblioNasium account. You can see what genre the book fits under by looking up the book on BiblioNasium, Amazon or Scholastic. Page numbers can also be found on Amazon. BiblioNasium Logins can be found in student planners.

Poetry (1)                                                          Classics / Award Winners (3)
Realistic Fiction (4)                                           Fantasy (3)
Biography / Autobiography (3)                          Historical Fiction (2)
Science Fiction (2)                                            Informational (3)
Mystery (2)                                                        Personal Choice (10)
Graphic Novels (2)
 
Spelling
 
Students will be tested on their spelling and vocabulary on FRIDAY, January 11th. This week is a review week for spelling and vocabulary. On Monday, students receive their spelling and vocabulary words in a packet to be completed by THURSDAY. Students need to choose ONE spelling activity to complete each day and then turn in FOUR activities on FRIDAY. Please make sure student's name is on the homework and that students complete each activity completely! Parents, please make sure students are completing their spelling homework and please sign the activity on the spelling paper. In order to be successful on their Spelling test, students MUST do their homework each night or else they will not do well.
 
Spelling Words 
 
Spelling Pattern: Changing Final y to i

  1. tiniest
  2. hobbies
  3. copied
  4. countries
  5. pitied
  6. easier
  7. laziest
  8. families
  9. spied
  10. happiest
  11. ladies
  12. studied
  13. busier
  14. prettiest
  15. funniest
 
 
Vocabulary
Students do not have homework to do with their vocabulary words, but they need to practice them throughout the week. They will be tested on the vocabulary words on FRIDAY, January 11th.
 

habitats- the environments that animals and plants live in


species- a group of plants or animals that are alike


organisms- living things such as plants or animals


traces- marks left by people, animals, or things


vast- great in size


directly- in a clear and obvious way


affect- to have an influence on


variety- a number of slightly different things within the same grouping


radiation- energy in the form of rays or waves


banned- not allowed; forbidden
 
 
 
 
 
Math
Monday: Lesson 6.1 (Even Problems)
Tuesday: Lesson 6.1 (Odd Problems)
Wednesday: Lesson 6.2 (Even Problems)
Thursday: Lesson 6.2 (Odd Problems)
Friday: No Homework 

Extra Credit Math

Hi all,
 
I just wanted to let everyone know that I sent home an extra credit math packet with students today. This packet is optional, I just wanted to give it as an opportunity. It is due January 7th, when we return to school. 

Friday Schedule

Friday

  • Mass hosted by 5th grade at 9:00 am with Bishop Solis. 
  • Choir Concert will begin at 11:00 am. Please have students come to school wearing nice church clothes.
  • We will not be having recess or lunch.
  • No EDP 

 

Updates for the Week of December 17-21, 2018

Monday

  • Ugly Sweater Day

Students may wear an Ugly Sweater and non uniform bottoms.

Tuesday

  • Spirit Night at Zupa's in Bountiful

5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Help us raise money for Saint Olaf Catholic School!
We’re teaming up with Café Zupas for a Fundraiser Night on Tuesday, December 18th from 5pm-9pm. Join us for a delicious house-made meal to earn up to 25% back for Saint Olaf!

Friday

  • Mass hosted by 5th grade at 9:00 am with Bishop Solis. 
  • Choir Concert will begin at 11:00 am. Please have students wear nice church clothes. We will not be having recess or lunch, or EDP that day. 

 

Homework for the Week of December 17-21, 2018

35 Book Reading Challenge
 
Books must be at least 100 pages to count for this challenge. If a book is less than 100 pages or substantially below the student’s reading level, we have classified the book as a “quick read” book. Students may count up to 5 quick reads for the challenge. A book over 250 pages will count for 2 books in that genre; 375 = 3 books; 500 = 4 books; 600 = 5 books; etc.

When finished with a book, add it to your BiblioNasium account. You can see what genre the book fits under by looking up the book on BiblioNasium, Amazon or Scholastic. Page numbers can also be found on Amazon. BiblioNasium Logins can be found in student planners.

Poetry (1)                                                          Classics / Award Winners (3)
Realistic Fiction (4)                                           Fantasy (3)
Biography / Autobiography (3)                          Historical Fiction (2)
Science Fiction (2)                                            Informational (3)
Mystery (2)                                                        Personal Choice (10)
Graphic Novels (2)
 
Spelling and Vocabulary 
 
We will spelling and vocabulary this week! 
 
 
Math
Monday: Finish Chapter 5 Review (Study for Test)
Tuesday: Chapter 5 Math Test (No Homework)
Wednesday: No Homework 
Thursday: No Homework 
Friday: No Homework