We are reviewing 40 spelling words from this semester this week. These are all words we have done in past weeks. Spelling words are listed under the “Weekly Spelling Words” tab.

3 spelling assignments are due this week. Students will have time in class to work on this. However, it should be worked on at home as well.

1. List of 40 sight words written out neatly
2. 40 definitions in numeric order– must use a dictionary, students can not make up definitions, must underline the spelling word. Due: Thursday 1/28
3. 40 sentences in numeric order– must underline the spelling word in the sentence. Due: Friday 1/29

Students started these assignments in class today, 1/25/16. They had 20-40+ minutes to work on this assignment depending on if they chose to do it for Daily 5. Each student should have 3 pieces of paper stapled together to complete these assignments.

Students are encouraged to bring a pair of inexpensive ear buds to school for use during computer time.

Inexpensive ear buds can be found at 5 Below, Walmart, some Dollar Trees, and many other stores.

Please do not send expensive or “special” ear buds to school.

-Mrs.Brady

4th grade families & students-

Please keep an eye out for the words “re-do” on your assignments. If “re-do” is written on your assignment, you have an opportunity to improve your grade! For example if you received 5/10 on your spelling definitions, I will comment & write “re-do” on your paper. Take the work home, correct what needs to be fixed, and turn it in again for a new (better) grade!

I want everyone to get the best grades they can, and I hope you take the opportunity to fix your grade when given the chance.

Families, please make sure you are checking your students Daily Folder & removing any unneeded papers. Leaving papers in the daily folders makes them messy and hard to keep track of current work or assignments.

-Mrs. Brady

Students March To Show #TheRealDearborn

This information is being provided by Mary Beth Mayler via Dearborn Public Schools 

WHEN: Monday, January 18, 2016 at 12-Noon

WHAT: Peace March organized by students to show #TheRealDearborn  

WHERE: March will start at the corner of Greenfield Road & Michigan Avenue and proceed west along the sidewalk of Michigan Ave to the City of Dearborn Administration Center (new City Hall), 16901 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, 48124.

Those planning on attending should park in the public parking lot located on the south side of the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Avenue. The lot can be accessed from Greenfield Road or from Michigan Avenue.

WHY: Students from Dearborn, Edsel Ford, Fordson, and Divine Child High School were frustrated with images and reports that often portray a distorted and negative image of the city. The group created and organized #TheRealDearborn March as way to celebrate and show Dearborn’s historic diversity, rich culture, and united community.

The group has also created Twitter and Instagram accounts promoting the January 18 #TheRealDearborn March. People are invited to post photos and comments @RealDearborn.

CONTACT: For more information about how you or your organization can take part in the January 18th  #TheRealDearborn March, please contact Edsel Ford High School Social Worker Ms. Violet Souweidane at souweiv@dearbornschools.org

Here is a great resource for students to practice typing

https://www.typing.com/student

Students each have their own account which is their student ID number and first initial last initial.

Example: 2002016eb

Their password is 1234

A few different Dearborn schools are hosting Engineering for Kids classes this Winter semester. A variety of classes are available for students ages 4-15 at a cost of $70-$110

Classes include:

Apprentice Design the Future (Ages 7-11)

Apprentice Mechanical Engineering (Ages 7-11)

Junior Programming 101: Space Pioneers (Ages 4-6)

Master: PC Game Design-Invader Defense (Ages 11-15)

Apprentice Programming Kodu Kart Racing (Ages 7-11)

Email me, or have your student let me know if you’d like a copy of the flyer, or visit the  Adult & Community Education registration website

Students have been researching in class an energy type of their choice. The choices are:

1. Mechanical
2. Electrical
3. Light
4. Thermal
5. Sound
6. Chemical
7. Nuclear

Students were to bring home their research form & complete any missing parts over the weekend.

We will start writing in class on Monday. Students who don’t have research will not be able to start their paper & will be behind.

Research can be done at home using a computer, laptop, iPad, tablet, etc. or you can visit the library to use the computers & internet there. For library hours: https://dearbornlibrary.org/

Science Research for Energy Informational Writing <– here is the research form we have been using in class. Each student was to bring theirs home over the weekend.

We used this cool website today as part of our PBIS reward for the month of December. Students with 4 or fewer color changes were invited to spend time drawing, watching a movie, or playing games.

Art for Kids Hub

Enjoy! I know we did in class today!

We have been testing multiplication facts in class this week. Students should know their facts 0-12 by memory. Knowing these facts is vital to daily math work. Students who don’t know their math facts struggle with the rest of the work because they have to stop & complete each multiplication problem before being able to do the bigger problem. For example: 26 x 4, if a student doesn’t know 4 x 6 & 4 x 2 this problem could take a very long time to figure out.

> Each student has the multiplication tables written out at the back of their math journal.

> Each student has multiplication flashcards 11 & 12 in their desk.

>> Students may bring both items home to help create materials to study with at home. However, math journals & flashcards must be returned to school the next day. 

Students can also practice via Mobymax.com under Math Facts.