Last full day of school
Popsicle Day
Relay Race Day
Caine's Arcade
Have an amazing summer!!
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
ABC Countdown
As the end of the year is quickly approaching, I wanted to update you on some of our last units of study.
Language Arts- We are finishing our listening to reading books as well as our read aloud The People of Sparks. This is the second book in the City of Ember series. There are four books in total, so the kids may want to read the other two this summer!
We are finished with our words of the week vocabulary study, but there will be a final test coming up on all of the words they have learned so far this year.
The students are currently learning about cause and effect relationships in reading. They are also finishing up their persuasive letters in writing.
Math- In math, we are working on geometry. So far the students have learned how to draw and measure angles with a protractor, how to classify triangles, and how to name and label points, rays, lines, and line segments. We will continue geometry through the end of the school year.
Science- We are beginning our matter unit this week.
As you may know, we are doing the ABC countdown to the end of the year. Today was "Drop Everything and Read" day. Your child should have brought home a list of what each day will involve. Here are some pictures from our reading day:
Language Arts- We are finishing our listening to reading books as well as our read aloud The People of Sparks. This is the second book in the City of Ember series. There are four books in total, so the kids may want to read the other two this summer!
We are finished with our words of the week vocabulary study, but there will be a final test coming up on all of the words they have learned so far this year.
The students are currently learning about cause and effect relationships in reading. They are also finishing up their persuasive letters in writing.
Math- In math, we are working on geometry. So far the students have learned how to draw and measure angles with a protractor, how to classify triangles, and how to name and label points, rays, lines, and line segments. We will continue geometry through the end of the school year.
Science- We are beginning our matter unit this week.
As you may know, we are doing the ABC countdown to the end of the year. Today was "Drop Everything and Read" day. Your child should have brought home a list of what each day will involve. Here are some pictures from our reading day:
Friday, May 1, 2015
May Mystery Readers
Hello Everyone!
Here are a couple of photos from the last few weeks. More updates coming soon!
Here are a couple of photos from the last few weeks. More updates coming soon!
Carsyn's brother was one of our mystery readers!
Mr. Ryan was also one of our mystery readers!
Mr. Loyda read "Harry Potter" to the class.
Thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Loyda for coming in for mystery reader!
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Welcome Back!
Welcome Back! I hope everyone had a fantastic spring break.
We are currently finishing up our poetry unit in writing. Here is a picture of our "poet tree":
We are also in the midst of our fraction units in math. Right now we are working on placing fractions on number lines and finding equivalent fractions. The students made fraction pizzas:
We are currently finishing up our poetry unit in writing. Here is a picture of our "poet tree":
In social studies, we are finishing up our unit on the Civil War. There will be a chapter 7 test on Friday. As usual, students will be able to use their textbooks during the test.
In language arts, we are continuing to read aloud from the book "The City of Ember". The kids are really enjoying it. Our reading strategy of the week is "reread". We do this to work on fluency and accuracy while reading. In our vocabulary study, we have finished another set of 15 vocabulary words. This week the kids are studying the words for the test on Friday. The students will be bringing flashcards home tonight to study.
We had a fantastic all school assembly on Monday. The Milwaukee Flyers came to do a tumbling performance for us. It was amazing!
Friday, March 20, 2015
Switcheroo Day
Here is a picture from Switcheroo Day!
In other news...
There will be a math test on Tuesday for chapter 6. This will include adding, subtracting, and multiplying fractions and mixed numbers. The students will need to solve fraction word problems, and be able to convert improper fractions to mixed numbers and vice versa. Here are the Thinkcentral games that the children can play online to study for the test:
In other news...
There will be a math test on Tuesday for chapter 6. This will include adding, subtracting, and multiplying fractions and mixed numbers. The students will need to solve fraction word problems, and be able to convert improper fractions to mixed numbers and vice versa. Here are the Thinkcentral games that the children can play online to study for the test:
Think
Central Games
Chapter 6
Concepts:
Go to Thinkcentral.com,
log in to Wisconsin, Glendale-River Hills School District, and Glen Hills, type
in your username and password from your assignment notebook. Click on My
Library and go to Mega Math.
Fraction
Action
Fraction Flare Up
Levels
A, B, G, H
Fraction
Action
Number Line Mine
Level
F
The
Number Games
Tiny’s Think Tank
Level
W
Monday, March 9, 2015
Trimester 3
I hope the kids got a chance to enjoy the great weather over their long weekend! As we begin this last trimester of 4th grade, you will notice a couple of new things happening.
Spelling- Now that we are focusing much of our word work time on critical vocabulary, the students will need to start practicing their spelling words at home each week. They receive a new list every other Monday, and are tested on the words after two weeks. There is a tic-tac-toe sheet that will be coming home with suggestions for how to study spelling. Their words should be written in their assignment notebooks.
Writing- We are working on our poetry unit in writing. The children are learning how to write many different types of poems using figurative language.
Reading- CAFE/Daily 5 groups are continuing to work on comprehension, accuracy, fluency, and vocabulary goals in small groups and one on one. We just started the book "The City of Ember" as a read aloud. We are briefly studying Greek and Latin root words this week.
Math- We are in the middle of the fraction unit right now. So far, we have covered adding and subtracting fractions & mixed numbers, and converting improper fractions to mixed numbers and vice versa. There will be a quick quiz on Wednesday.
Enjoy the sunshine!
Ms. Cavanaugh
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Spelling- Now that we are focusing much of our word work time on critical vocabulary, the students will need to start practicing their spelling words at home each week. They receive a new list every other Monday, and are tested on the words after two weeks. There is a tic-tac-toe sheet that will be coming home with suggestions for how to study spelling. Their words should be written in their assignment notebooks.
Writing- We are working on our poetry unit in writing. The children are learning how to write many different types of poems using figurative language.
Reading- CAFE/Daily 5 groups are continuing to work on comprehension, accuracy, fluency, and vocabulary goals in small groups and one on one. We just started the book "The City of Ember" as a read aloud. We are briefly studying Greek and Latin root words this week.
Math- We are in the middle of the fraction unit right now. So far, we have covered adding and subtracting fractions & mixed numbers, and converting improper fractions to mixed numbers and vice versa. There will be a quick quiz on Wednesday.
Enjoy the sunshine!
Ms. Cavanaugh
Monday, February 23, 2015
End of Trimester
Just a few updates...
The end of the second trimester is next week. The students will switch from Tech. Ed. to music for allied arts beginning the second week in March. There is a half day of school next Thursday, and no school for students on Friday, March 6th.
We just wrapped up our literature circle/movie books. The children are now working on a writing assignment where they compare and contrast the book and the movie. They are also beginning new listening to reading groups for The Watson's go to Birmingham, Shiloh, and Holes. In CAFE/Daily 5, we are currently working on a strategy for learning new words called "Use Word Parts". The children will learn about the meanings behind many common prefixes and suffixes.
The current essential vocabulary words that the children are studying this week include structure, refer, categorize, reflect, purpose, and inform.
We are finishing up our chapter on how Wisconsin became a state. The next chapter is all about immigration and migration. Keep an eye out for a parent/grandparent interview coming home soon.
The chapter 5 math test will be this Thursday. I will be sending home the list of thinkcentral.com games that correlate with this chapter tomorrow. The test will cover metric measurement, customary measurement, elapsed time, word problems, area, and perimeter. The next unit will be on fractions.
The end of the second trimester is next week. The students will switch from Tech. Ed. to music for allied arts beginning the second week in March. There is a half day of school next Thursday, and no school for students on Friday, March 6th.
Language Arts
We just wrapped up our literature circle/movie books. The children are now working on a writing assignment where they compare and contrast the book and the movie. They are also beginning new listening to reading groups for The Watson's go to Birmingham, Shiloh, and Holes. In CAFE/Daily 5, we are currently working on a strategy for learning new words called "Use Word Parts". The children will learn about the meanings behind many common prefixes and suffixes.
The current essential vocabulary words that the children are studying this week include structure, refer, categorize, reflect, purpose, and inform.
Social Studies
We are finishing up our chapter on how Wisconsin became a state. The next chapter is all about immigration and migration. Keep an eye out for a parent/grandparent interview coming home soon.
Math
The chapter 5 math test will be this Thursday. I will be sending home the list of thinkcentral.com games that correlate with this chapter tomorrow. The test will cover metric measurement, customary measurement, elapsed time, word problems, area, and perimeter. The next unit will be on fractions.
Monday, February 16, 2015
Pictures
Here are some pictures of the kids from the past couple of weeks.
Salinity Experiment
Mrs. Cavanaugh was our mystery reader
Metric measurements around the classroom
Valentine's Day fun!
Makaiya's beautiful homemade cupcakes!
Valentine bingo and treats!
Hat day
Hippie Day
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Updates
Hello Everyone,
We are now well into February. The school year is more than half way over already! The kids are learning about measurement in math (both metric and customary). They just finished learning about the ocean in science and are now back into social studies. This unit is about how Wisconsin became a state. In writing, they are finishing their ocean animal reports and working on their pen pal letters to students in Spain.
All classes in our school are beginning to focus on learning key vocabulary words that all students need to know to be successful. The kids study 5 important vocabulary terms each week. After 3 weeks, they will be tested on their knowledge of the words.
This week is spirit week. Monday was hippie day, Tuesday was hat day, today is sports day, tomorrow is music day, and Friday is school color day. On Friday, we will be having a small Valentine's day celebration. The children are able to bring Valentines to hand out to the class if they would like. A pink sheet was sent home yesterday with all of the students names on it. Also, on Friday afternoon, the students will attend the faculty vs. student basketball game, which is always a great time!
We are now well into February. The school year is more than half way over already! The kids are learning about measurement in math (both metric and customary). They just finished learning about the ocean in science and are now back into social studies. This unit is about how Wisconsin became a state. In writing, they are finishing their ocean animal reports and working on their pen pal letters to students in Spain.
All classes in our school are beginning to focus on learning key vocabulary words that all students need to know to be successful. The kids study 5 important vocabulary terms each week. After 3 weeks, they will be tested on their knowledge of the words.
This week is spirit week. Monday was hippie day, Tuesday was hat day, today is sports day, tomorrow is music day, and Friday is school color day. On Friday, we will be having a small Valentine's day celebration. The children are able to bring Valentines to hand out to the class if they would like. A pink sheet was sent home yesterday with all of the students names on it. Also, on Friday afternoon, the students will attend the faculty vs. student basketball game, which is always a great time!
Friday, January 16, 2015
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Math
This is a very intricate unit in math where the children need to think critically in order to solve the word problems given to them. One thing I noticed is that many are struggling with the difference between situation equations and solution equations. Here are the terms defined by Math Expressions:
Situation Equation- shows the structure of the information in a problem
Solution Equation- shows the operation that can be used to solve a problem
With both equations, there will be a variable represented by a letter.
Here is an example:
Susanna took $3,050 out of her bank account. Now she has $11,605 left in the account. How much money was in Susanna's account to start?
I usually tell students in order to find the SITUATION equation, they should write the equation in the order that it is read in the problem, leaving a variable for unknown information.
Situation equation for this problem is: s - 3,050=11,605 because we do not know how much she had to begin with, but we do know how much she took away and how much she had left.
Solution equation for this problem would be 11,506 + 3,050 = s. In the solution equation you must get the variable alone on one side so that it can be defined. This is often an inverse operation of the solution equation. The answer in this case would be $14,655.
It is possible for the situation and solution equations to be the same in some word problems.
I hope this helps!
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Welcome Back!
Welcome back! I hope everyone had a great holiday. The kids had some great stories to share about their winter break! It seems like most of the class is back to being healthy. Let's hope we can keep the illness at bay.
January is a great time to start fresh. We are beginning many new units this month.
Math- We are beginning our equations and word problems unit. The students will learn about algebra topics and the order of operations. They will also learn to solve very in depth, multi-step, multi-operational word problems. At the end of the unit they will study factors and prime numbers as well.
Science- January is a science month! The kids are very excited to being our Ocean unit. We will tie this unit into writing as well. The students will each pick and ocean animal to research. They will create a five paragraph report on that animal. They will get to choose a creative way to present their findings to the class along with their essay.
Spelling Bee- We will be doing an all class spelling bee on Friday. The students will be getting a list today to study at home if they would like. Everyone will take part in the classroom spelling bee. We will have two winners from our class move on to the 4th grade finals. The two winning students from the entire 4th grade will represent us in the all school spelling bee on January 23.
Reading- We are continuing to work on CAFE strategies for reading comprehension, accuracy, fluency, and vocabulary. Our listening to reading groups are just finishing up their books. They read either "Hatchet", "Flush", or "Henry Huggins".
Next, we are going to be starting a literature circle project where students will choose a book that has been made into a movie to read with a group. After the books have been read and studied, the students will watch the movie that is based on their book. They will write a small paper comparing the book and the movie.
In the next few weeks, the students will be tested on the Scholastic Math Inventory (SMI), the Scholastic Reading Inventory (SMI), and AIMS Web (fluency).
Stay Warm!
Ms. Cavanaugh
January is a great time to start fresh. We are beginning many new units this month.
Math- We are beginning our equations and word problems unit. The students will learn about algebra topics and the order of operations. They will also learn to solve very in depth, multi-step, multi-operational word problems. At the end of the unit they will study factors and prime numbers as well.
Science- January is a science month! The kids are very excited to being our Ocean unit. We will tie this unit into writing as well. The students will each pick and ocean animal to research. They will create a five paragraph report on that animal. They will get to choose a creative way to present their findings to the class along with their essay.
Spelling Bee- We will be doing an all class spelling bee on Friday. The students will be getting a list today to study at home if they would like. Everyone will take part in the classroom spelling bee. We will have two winners from our class move on to the 4th grade finals. The two winning students from the entire 4th grade will represent us in the all school spelling bee on January 23.
Reading- We are continuing to work on CAFE strategies for reading comprehension, accuracy, fluency, and vocabulary. Our listening to reading groups are just finishing up their books. They read either "Hatchet", "Flush", or "Henry Huggins".
Next, we are going to be starting a literature circle project where students will choose a book that has been made into a movie to read with a group. After the books have been read and studied, the students will watch the movie that is based on their book. They will write a small paper comparing the book and the movie.
In the next few weeks, the students will be tested on the Scholastic Math Inventory (SMI), the Scholastic Reading Inventory (SMI), and AIMS Web (fluency).
Stay Warm!
Ms. Cavanaugh
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