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Classroom Events
- 1/2 Day Friday, No School PM
- 4th Grade Mid Module Assessment, Thursday 10/10
Curriculum:
Math:
- 5th Grade – Students will multiply whole numbers by multiples of 10 and estimate multi-digit products by rounding factors to a basic fact. Students will also begin learning how to multiply two two-digit numbers using the standard algorithm.
- 4th Grade – Students will use their knowledge of metric units to add and subtract to solve multi-step word problems.
Reading :
4th Grade – Students will examine Historical Text and use cause and effect graphic organizers to comprend.
5th Grade – Students will summarize by identifying the main idea and supporting details of a text.
Writing – Our first writing assignment will focus on Narrative writing. Students will create their own story based on a Big Top Circus theme.
Social Studies:
- 4th Grade – The first unit will focus on how the United States can be divided into different regions based on physical and human characteristics.
- 5th Grade – Students will be joining Mr. DeSantis’ class for Social Studies this year. Their first unit of study will be an introduction to the Constitution and rights of citizens.
Science:
- 4th Grade – The first unit will focus on Energy. Students will learn how it is transferred, converted, and related to the speed of an object.
- 5th Grade – Students will be joining Ms. Sherlock’s class for Science this year. Their first unit of study will be the Structure and Properties of Matter.
Spelling:
All classroom spelling lists, activities, and tests will be online this year. Students will be given spelling words on Monday each week and tested on Friday. Please see this document to learn how to view your child’s grades. Students are expected to study their words at home each night. Here are some ideas on how to practice words with your child, Spelling Practice Ideas(please note, the directions on it do not apply).
Don’t forget Wednesday is Walk/Bike to School Day. Find the balloon-marked stations on either side of the school for kids to get a treat for walking or biking to school! Also, wear your school colors!
PTA meeting Thursday right after school at 3:45pm in the Media Center/Library. See you there!
Attached are the answers for the 4th Grade Math Study Guide. The End of Module Assessment will be on Tuesday, Oct 1st. Students may use their Study Guide, Learn Book, Exit Tickets, & Homework to study.
Attached are the answers for the 5th Grade Math Study Guide. The End of Module Assessment will be on Tuesday, Oct 1st. Students may use their Study Guide, Learn Book, Exit Tickets, & Homework to study.
Classroom Events
- NWEA testing concludes this week
- Late Start Wednesday
- 5th Grade Camp 9/25-9/27
- 4th/5th Grade End of Module Assessment, Tuesday 10/1
Curriculum:
Math:
- 5th Grade – Students will multiply and divide decimals.
- 4th Grade – Students will use tape diagrams to add multi-digit whole numbers in word problems.
Reading – Students will identify two or more main ideas in a text and explain how they are supported by the details in the text.
Writing – Our first writing assignment will focus on Narrative writing. Students will create their own story based on a Big Top Circus theme.
Social Studies:
- 4th Grade – The first unit will focus on how the United States can be divided into different regions based on physical and human characteristics.
- 5th Grade – Students will be joining Mr. DeSantis’ class for Social Studies this year. Their first unit of study will be an introduction to the Constitution and rights of citizens.
Science:
- 4th Grade – The first unit will focus on Energy. Students will learn how it is transferred, converted, and related to the speed of an object.
- 5th Grade – Students will be joining Ms. Sherlock’s class for Science this year. Their first unit of study will be the Structure and Properties of Matter.
Spelling:
All classroom spelling lists, activities, and tests will be online this year. Students will be given spelling words on Monday each week and tested on Friday. Please see this document to learn how to view your child’s grades. Students are expected to study their words at home each night. Here are some ideas on how to practice words with your child, Spelling Practice Ideas(please note, the directions on it do not apply).
The Eureka Math page of the blog has been updated with videos that explain the concept learned each day in math. They may be helpful when trying to help your child with their math homework.
Classroom Events
- NWEA testing continues this week
Curriculum:
Math:
- 5th Grade – Students will add, subtract, and multiply decimals.
- 4th Grade – Students will use place value understanding to fluently add multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm.
Reading – Students will identify two or more main ideas in a text and explain how they are supported by the details in the text.
Writing – Our first writing assignment will focus on Narrative writing. Students will create their own story based on a Big Top Circus theme.
Social Studies:
- 4th Grade – The first unit will focus on how the United States can be divided into different regions based on physical and human characteristics.
- 5th Grade – Students will be joining Mr. DeSantis’ class for Social Studies this year. Their first unit of study will be an introduction to the Constitution and rights of citizens.
Science:
- 4th Grade – The first unit will focus on Energy. Students will learn how it is transferred, converted, and related to the speed of an object.
- 5th Grade – Students will be joining Ms. Sherlock’s class for Science this year. Their first unit of study will be the Structure and Properties of Matter.
Spelling Words:
All classroom spelling lists, activities, and tests will be online this year. Students will be given spelling words on Monday each week and tested on Friday. Please see this document to learn how to view your child’s grades. Students are expected to study their words at home each night. Here are some ideas on how to practice words with your child, Spelling Practice Ideas (please note, the directions on it do not apply).
5th Graders will take the Module 1 Mid-Module assessment tomorrow. They completed a study guide today, and have their learn book, exit tickets, and homework to use to study. Below is the Study Guide answer key.
The Snow PTA is hosting a Bake Sale at the Open House on this Thursday, Sept. 12th and we need your donations! Bring in any baked good of your choice — store-bought or homemade — and the proceeds will go directly to the PTA to support our students and classrooms.
A cart will be outside the office Thursday morning and donations can be brought in any time that day. Looking forward to a great night!