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Homework for the Week of Oct.-Nov. 29 - 2, 2018

Pumpkin Book Reports
Have students select a book and read it or pick a book that your student has read already for the Reading Challenge.
 
•Focus your discussion on the characters in the story.
•Pick one character and create your character on a pumpkin either real or a foam pumpkin.
•Decorate it, paint it, glue things to it, and just let students get creative!
•Have students complete the attached cover page, book report and character traits pages.
 

Please have your student bring his or her character pumpkin, book report, character traits, and book by October 30th.

 
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, November 2nd. 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 Words 
 
1.learn
2.dirty
3.worn
4.sore
5.thirst
6.burn
7.record
8.cure
9.board
10.course
11.worth
12.early
13.return
14.pure
15.world
 
 
 
 
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, November 2nd.
 

1. towered- taller than others

2. stubborn- determined

3. border- boundary

4. hauling- carrying; moving

5. permission- allow something

6. discouraged- hopeless

7. mournful- sad

8. toured- took a sightseeing trip

9. debut- first public appearance

10. triumph- succeed

 Math
 
Monday: Lesson 4.1 (Even Problems)
Tuesday: Lesson 4.1 (Odd Problems)
Wednesday: Skittles Math (No Homework)
Thursday: 4.2 (Even Problems)
Friday: No Homework 

Mass Thursday, November 1st

Hello!
I just wanted to let everyone know that 4th grade will be hosting Mass on Thursday, November 1st. This is very special because it is All Saints Day. Everyone is invited to join us at 9:00 am on Thursday. Students received their readings yesterday to take home and practice. Thanks so much and I hope we see you there!

Happy Fall Break!

Just wanted to send out some reminders:
 

Here are some details about the Pumpkin Book Report project. Please email me if you have any questions or concerns. 

Have students select a book and read it or pick a book that your student has read already for the Reading Challenge. No books from summer and the book has to have at least 100 pages. No informational text books for this book report. 

•Focus your discussion on the characters in the story.
•Pick one character and create your character on a pumpkin either real or a foam pumpkin.
•Decorate it, paint it, glue things to it, and just let students get creative!
•Have students complete the cover page, book report and character traits pages.
•Please have your student bring his or her character pumpkin, book report, character traits, and book by October 30th.

Homework for the Week of October 22-26,2018

Pumpkin Book Reports
Have students select a book and read it or pick a book that your student has read already for the Reading Challenge.
 
•Focus your discussion on the characters in the story.
•Pick one character and create your character on a pumpkin either real or a foam pumpkin.
•Decorate it, paint it, glue things to it, and just let students get creative!
•Have students complete the attached cover page, book report and character traits pages.
 

Please have your student bring his or her character pumpkin, book report, character traits, and book by October 30th.

 
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, October 26th. 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 Words 
 
1.spark
2.prepare
3.cheer
4.tear
5.scarf
6.scare
7.repair
8.compare
9.scarce
10.weird
11.sharp
12.rear
13.spare
14.gear
15.hairy
 
 
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, October 26th.
 

1. reference- used for information

2. borrow- use for a while

3. local- in a nearby area

4. fault- a mistake

5. apologize- say “I’m sorry”

6. insisted- said firmly

7. fainted- passed out

8. proof- showing truth

9. genuine- honest, real

10. slimy- thick and slippery

 
 
Math
 
Monday: Lesson 3.6 (ALL Problems)
Tuesday: Lesson 3.7 (ALL Problems)
Wednesday: Chapter 3 Review (Pg. 192-193) * We will complete pg. 194 on Thursday in class and students can ask any questions from the homework.
Thursday: Chapter 3 Review (Study Chapter 3 Review)
Friday: Math Test

Math Homework Tonight

I just wanted to let everyone know that tonights homework is different. Students were not ready to move on to the next lesson, so we did some review of area models in class. I graded the homework from last night and I would like students to make corrections. We did some corrections in class today from the homework. I have also sent home a 3.4 paper that has 6 problems as extra practice. Thanks so much!

Additional Room Rep Needed

4th grade needs one more Room Rep. Mrs.Hart would like to be a room rep, but would like someone to work with her. Please email me if you are interested. Thanks!

Pumpkin Book Report

Today, students went home with their Pumpkin Book Report Packet. Here are some details about the project. Please email me if you have any questions or concerns. If you need any supplies please feel free to email me, I probably have it!

Have students select a book and read it or pick a book that your student has read already for the Reading Challenge. No books from summer and the book has to have at least 100 pages. No informational text books for this book report. 

•Focus your discussion on the characters in the story.
•Pick one character and create your character on a pumpkin either real or a foam pumpkin.
•Decorate it, paint it, glue things to it, and just let students get creative!
•Have students complete the cover page, book report and character traits pages.
•Please have your student bring his or her character pumpkin, book report, character traits, and book by October 29th.

Homework for the Week of October 15-18, 2018

Pumpkin Book Reports
Have students select a book and read it or pick a book that your student has read already for the Reading Challenge.
 
•Focus your discussion on the characters in the story.
•Pick one character and create your character on a pumpkin either real or a foam pumpkin.
•Decorate it, paint it, glue things to it, and just let students get creative!
•Have students complete the attached cover page, book report and character traits pages.
 

Please have your student bring his or her character pumpkin, book report, character traits, and book by October 30th.

 
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
 
This week is a review week for spelling and vocabulary. Students will be tested on their spelling and vocabulary on THURSDAY, October 18th. 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 THREE activities on THURSDAY. 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 
 
1.aloud
2.bald
3.hawk
4.south
5.faucet
6.proud
7.claw
8.tower
9.stalk
10.couple
11.howl
12.false
13.dawn
14.allow
15.drown
 
 
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 THURSDAY, October 18th.
 

1. studio- artist’s workroom

2. glorious- wonderful

3. feast- large meal

4. streak- to move quickly

5. yanked- pulled hard

6. schedule- a set time for things to happen

7. concerned- worried

8. ruined- destroyed

9. model- small copy or version

10. smeared- messy or blurred

Math
 
Monday: Lesson 3.4 (All Problems)
Tuesday: Lesson 3.5 (Even Problems)
Wednesday: Lesson 3.5 (Odd Problems)
Thursday: Lesson 3.6 (All Problems)
Friday: No Homework
 

Homework for the Week of October 8 - 12, 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
 
This week is a review week for spelling and vocabulary. Students will be tested on their spelling and vocabulary on FRIDAY, October 12th. 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 Words 
 
1.bloom
2.cookbook
3.tool
4.shampoo
5.put
6.wool
7.stool
8.proof
9.prove
10.group
11.brook
12.foolish
13.bush
14.crooked
15.booth
 
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, October 12th.
 

focus- concentrate on one thing

target- a goal

entertaining- enjoyable

angles- directions from which things are viewed

jolts- sudden, strong movements

thrilling- exciting

advertise- give information to sell something

promote- help to grow, improve

generated- brought about, produced

critics- judge of art, movies

 
Math
 
Monday: Lesson 3.1 (All Problems)
Tuesday: Lesson 3.2 (Even Problems)
Wednesday: Lesson 3.2 (Odd Problems)
Thursday: Lesson 3.3 (All Problems)
Friday: No Homework
 

Updates for the Week of October 1 - 4, 2018

  • Individual Pictures Formal Dress- October 2nd 

  • Casual For A Cause- October 3rd

  • First Friday- October 4th

Individual Pictures- Formal Dress (October 2nd)

Lifetouch will be here to take Individuals Pictures on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. Please send your child to school in their "Friday/Dress" uniform. Please use the ID UM448086Q0 to order online.

"Why are we learning about Science in Social Studies?" said by a 4th grader. It was fun learning about Utah's geography, while learning about the Water Cycle. Students enjoyed making their own Water Cycle in a bag. 

Homework for the Week of October 1-5, 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
 
This week is a review week for spelling and vocabulary. Students will be tested on their spelling and vocabulary on FRIDAY, October 5th. 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 Words 
 
1.bunch
2.fruit
3.argue
4.crumb
5.crew
6.tune
7.juice
8.refuse
9.truth
10.young
11.clue
12.trunk
13.amuse
14.suit
15.rude
 
 
 

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, October 5th.
 

Vocabulary Words

1. extraordinary- very unusual; remarkable

2. fade- to lose brightness or color

3. awe- a sense of wonder

4. indescribable- hard to describe

5. luminous- brightly lit

6. daring- adventurous and unafraid

7. alarmed- frightened and surprised

8. convey- to communicate

9. reacted- changed as a result of making contact with something else

10. conferring- discussing with others

Math
 
Monday: Lesson 2.11 (All Problems)
Tuesday: Lesson 2.12 (Even Problems)
Wednesday: Chapter 2 Review (pg.141-142)
Thursday: Chapter 2 Test (No homework)
Friday: No Homework
 

Midterms sent on 9/24

I just wanted to let everyone know that Midterms went home with students today. Please sign and have students return them tomorrow. Please email me if you have any questions or concerns. 

This week, we had some fun with circuits in Science Class. Students had to make the bulb light up. They were able to see how a circuit is a loop and if you break the loop the bulb no longer works.