Winter Break!

 Happy Winter Break, Everyone!

Just a couple quick reminders:

All students were given an OPTIONAL Winter Break packet on Friday. Students who complete the packet, and turn it in on the 9th, will get to pick a prize out of the Treasure Chest in January!

In class last week, we watched a fun video to help students remember the steps of long division. Here it is:

December Top "10" Dojo Points:
1 - Promise (30)
2 - Aidan, ChonTray (25)
3 - Amaree (24)
4 - Christian, Giselle (23)
5 - Karen (22)
6 - Jean, Jesse, Sophia (21)
7 - Layla, Louis (20)
8 - Lawrence, Jason, Meiage (19)
9 - Ashley, Benjamin, Kara, Kalya (18)
10- Bryant (16)

We will have the Dojo Party on Wednesday the 11th, during lunch.

Have a wonderful Winter Break!

Thursday, December 15th

Good Evening, Room 36 Families!

The 4th Grade Chorus put on a great performance today! I can't wait to hear the Orchestra tomorrow.

We had Art with Ms. Green today. The students are almost finished with their Klimt inspired piece. They're fantastic!

We will be having a Holiday Party tomorrow after lunch. Students are invited to bring food to share with the class. (We have 31 students.)

Homework:
- Read 20 minutes + reading log
- MyMath: Chapter 6, Lesson 6 (p. 363-364)
- Snowflake Poem

Wednesday, December 14th

Good Afternoon, Room 36 Families!

Here's what we have coming up:

Thursday (tomorrow):

• Deck the Halls Concert: In the Auditorium at 8:45, 10:25, and 1:30

Friday:

• Orchestra Concert
• Spirit Day: Dress for the Holidays!
• Room 36 Holiday Party: After lunch -- If you able, please send whatever holiday treat you would like to share with the class. (We have 31 students)

Your students are doing so well with the long division! They are finding that the more they do it, the easier it gets.  I am giving out special "math" Dojo Points throughout this challenging unit. Let's keep up the good work!

Homework:
- 20 minutes silent reading + reading log
- MyMath: Chapter 6, Lesson 6 (p 361-362)
- FINISH: Teng Chieh questions

Tuesday, December 13th

Good Evening, Room 36 Families,

Homework:
- 20 minutes silent reading + reading log
- MyMath: Chapter 6, Lesson 5 (p. 357-358)
- Close Reading: Winter Holidays - Teng Chieh

Monday, December 12th

Good Evening, Room 36 Families!

 

This is a busy week!  I hope to see many of you either on Thursday, for the Deck the Halls Winter Concert, or on Friday, for the Orchestra Holiday Concert.

We are working on division with remainders this week in math. Several students worked with me during lunch today, but most could use adult support on the homework.

Homework:
- Read 20 minutes + reading log
- MyMath: Chapter 6, Lesson 5 Independent Practice
- Close Reading: Winter Holidays - Kwanzaa

Friday, December 9th

Happy Friday, Everyone!

This week, Room 36 took the first of several Interim Assessments they will take in preparation for the Smarter Balanced Assessment in May.  They worked hard!

Only one more week to go before Winter Break -- but it's a biggie!

On Thursday, we have our Deck the Halls Winter Concert -- the 4th Grade Chorus will perform during this -- and on Friday, the Orchestra will have it's holiday program.

On Friday afternoon, we will have a winter celebration in our classroom.

Also, I have told the students that, while I am generally opposed to homework over "breaks", three weeks is a LONG time.  I am putting together a packet for them this weekend -- nothing too arduous, but I want them to stay sharp!

Have a great weekend!

  

Thursday, December 8th

Good Evening, Room 36 Families!

Today we had Art with Ms. Greene. The students are almost finished with their Klimt inspired, "Tree of Life" pieces. They look great!

Homework:
- Read 20 minutes + reading log
- MyMath: Chapter 6, Lesson 4
- Winter Holidays: Hanukkah

Wednesday, December 7th

Good Afternoon, Room 36 Families!

Today we had an exciting Computer Science Week kick-off assembly with Mr. Zanotti.  You can click HERE to find all sorts of fun coding activities to do at home!

Students also had Physical Science Lab with Mr. Wilcox today.  Please ask them what they learned.  :-)

Homework:
- Read 20 minutes + reading log
- MyMath: Chapter 6, Lesson 3
- Close Reading: Louis Sachar
- Finish: Winter Holidays: Soyal

Tuesday, December 6th

Good Afternoon, Room 36 Families!

I wanted to let you know that our new math chapter focuses on division -- which is completely dependent on students knowing their basic multiplication facts. :-) Please continue to have them work on ReflexMath -- and any other multiplication practice you like! -- at home.

Homework:
- 20 minutes silent reading + reading log
- MyMath: Chapter 6, Lesson 2 (pages 339-340)
- Editing: #11-20

Monday, December 5th

Good Evening, Room 36 Families!

It was so great to see so many of you at Brentwood's 100th Anniversary Celebration this weekend.  The kids in Chorus sounded great!  

This week is Computer Science Week! We will be spending a lot of time in the Computer Lab.



Homework:
- Read 20 minutes + reading log
- MyMath Chapter 6, Lesson 1 (pages 333-334)
- Editing Packet (#6-10)

Happy Friday!

Happy Friday, Everyone!

I hope to see many of you tomorrow (Saturday) from 11-2 for Brentwood's 100th Anniversary Celebration!

Have a great weekend!

Thursday, December 1st

Good Evening, Room 36 Families!

So sorry I wasn't able to post yesterday.  Every once in a while, one of my kids has a choir concert or something, and I am just not able to get online after school.

We had Art with Ms. Green today. Please ask them about their Klimt inspired Trees of Life.

Yesterday, those students whose parents were not able to make it to Parent-Teacher Conferences brought home their report cards.  A few of you have requested phone conferences, and I will make those happen next week -- most likely between 3:00-4:00 in the afternoon.

Don't forget: Brentwood's 100th Anniversary Celebration is this Saturday!  The 4th Grade Choir will be performing, and there'll be lots of fun activities for everyone.  I hope to see you there!

Wednesday was the last day of the month, and that means we have another Top "10" Dojo Party!  November's Top "10" were:
Sophia - 59
Giselle - 57
Perla - 55
Karen - 54
Jayden - 49
Amaree, Benjamin - 45
Jasmine - 44
Ethan - 43
Aidan, Chon Tray, Promise - 41
Jean - 39

Homework:
- Read 20 minutes + reading log
- MyMath: Chapter 6 - Are You Ready?
- Figurative Language: The Airport (pages 5-6)

Wednesday's Homework:
- Read 20 minutes + reading log
- Multiplication Practice (worksheet): the "old fashioned way"/standard algorithm
- Close Reading: Bats (finish)