Rewrite History Contest

James Dashner, the creator of the 39 Clues series, has a new novel out titled Infinity Ring.  As a role out there is a writing contest with a grand prize of an author visit from Mr. Dashner himself!!  The rules are as follows:

Imagine you could go back in time and change history, When and where would you go? What would you change? How would you do it?
Write a one- to two- page short story that describes the moment you'd take action to change history.

Send your entry by November 26, 2012 to

 

Infinity Ring Rewrite History Contest 2012

P.O. Box 714

New York, NY 10013-0714

 

Good luck!!

Fire Prevention Posters

The due date for the fire prevention poster is tomorrow morning.  First prize...a ride to school in a fire truck!!!

Fire Prevention Poster Contest

Today local fire fighters came and discussed fire prevention with our class.  Part of the presentation was a kick off to a poster contest.  I've sent each student home with white paper and directions on how to participate.  I'm asking that all students try their best.  One lucky winner from our class will be picked up in a fire truck and brought to school with the other 4th grade winners!!! 

Check out our pictures

I updated my blog to show some really great class pictures! 

The crayfish are leaving

We are sad to say our crayfish are leaving today. :(  We had a wonderful time learning all about these crustaceans!!

Wrapping Up Crayfish

Our crayfish unit of study is wrapping up!  We'll all be sad to see them go.  To keep with our study of humane treatment, I'll be releasing the crayfish into their natural habitat; a local pond.  Maybe you'll see them around on a nature walk!!

October Newsletter

ELA

Reading:

Ø  This month we’ll kick off our first book project on fiction books with setting in NYS. Please be prepared to help your student keep on track with the assignment timeline provided.

Writing:

Ø  We will be publishing our picture books full of narrative elements.

Ø  We’ll take an in-depth look at how authors use narrative elements to tell a story

Grammar:

Ø  How to use verbs and adverbs effectively to make writing better.

Spelling Patterns: All tests are Thursdays!!!

Ø  List 3 – long and short i

Ø  List 4 – long and short o and u

Ø  List 5 – words with the /oo/ sound

Ø  List 6 & 7 - r controlled vowels

Math

Concepts:

o   Multiply up to 4 digits by 1 digit

o   Multiply 2 numbers using place value and properties of addition

o   Algebraic Patterns – using patterns

o   Estimate reasonable answers

o   Introduction to division

Vocabulary:

o   See notebook for important vocab

 

Assessments:

o   Each unit of study will have a pre and posttest.  You will see how much your child has grown with each concept!

o   Math fact tests will be 10/3/12, 10/17/12, 10/31/12

 

Social Studies

Concepts:

We will be learning about NYS early people.  This study will lead into an in-depth look into NY Native Americans. 

Our field trip to Brookside Manor will be October 9^th.  Please make sure to send your student on time with a packed lunch and snack. This trip is a great kick off to our study and students will remember the hands on experience for years to come.

There will be homework, quizzes and tests along with this unit so make sure to check your student’s agenda each day.

 

Reminders

ü Oct. 2^nd – Class Pictures

ü Oct. 3^rd. – fact test

ü Oct. 5^th – Early Release

ü Oct. 8^th – No school – Columbus Day

ü Oct. 9^th – Brookside Manor

ü Oct. 17^th- Fact test

ü Oct. 26th –Monster Mash

ü Oct. 31^st – Halloween Party

We are in need of hand sanitizer please! J