Prevent the Summer Slump

Our class had a discussion today about how to stay sharp and smart over the summer Here are some suggestions on fun ways to prevent the summer slump.

Some recommended apps are:

1. Times Attack
2. Penguin Jump
3. Tug of War
4. Go Easel
5. Sketch Kid
6. Tony's Tire Shop
7. Space Racers
8. Pop Words
9. Grand Prix
10. Marvel Unlimited

Some other pointers from your classmates are:

• Make sure to play outside or go to the pool; don't just be lazy in front of the T.V.
• Do some school work but then go back to playing.
• Work on math flash cards.
• Read with an e-reader to make it more fun.
• Use the S.T.A.R. resource off of the Shatekon Homepage.
• Go to the library at least once a week.
• Challenge yourself to read texts that are appropriate and not too easy.
• Always have a good supply of texts.
• When it rains ask yourself "How can I make the best use of this time?"
• Make a game to go with your studies.
• Do science experiments when your friends are still sleeping OR get one ready to do together.
• Stretch or exercise and practice skip counting like during our SPRINTS.
• Re-use old SPRINTS and time yourself for another minute.
• During long car rides read to yourself or someone.

Prevent the Summer Slump

We made the news!

The Community News ran a wonderful article about our Animal in Me poetry slam.  They included some nice pictures and a fun video.  Check it out! 

http://www.cnweekly.com/articles/2013/06/08/news/doc51b0b5c2080aa000221946.txt

June Newsletter

ELA

Reading:

Ø  Students are finishing realistic novels and completing a book summary.

Ø  Since there are no more TFK’s this year we’ll be reading conservationist magazine!

Writing:

Ø  All students are working on their autobiographies. Please make sure to help find pictures of family to include.

Grammar:

Ø  We are wrapping up all parts of speech using MADLIBS!

Spelling Patterns:

Ø  List 27 - Homophones

Ø   List 28 - Vowel consonant, consonant, vowel ~ last list

Math

Time and Money

Concepts:

ü Students will learn how to convert measurements to solve mulit-step problems referring to both time and money

ü Students will  use models, number lines and the bar method to find possible outcomes

Assessments:

ü  6/7/13 Time and Money quiz

ü  6/10/13 Shenendehowa local assessment in math ~ this grade does not reflect your students report card

Social Studies

Chapter 6 NYS Government & Chapter 7 NYS Transportation

Concepts:

v Students will find out how New Yorkers take part in their local and state government

v Students will find out what it means to be a US citizen

v Students will learn how NYS was effected by various water ways and means of transportation

Vocabulary:

Democracy, budget, bill, veto, appeal, justice, county seat, board of supervisors, trustee, borough, special district, immigrant, naturalized citizen, register

Reminders

6/6 – Albany Field Trip

6/7 – Half day of school 11:00 dismissal

6/10 - Shenendehowa local assessment in ELA ~ this grade does not reflect your students report card

 

6/14 – Flag Day assembly & half day of school 11:00 dismissal

6/18 – Fourth Grade Class picnic ~ rain date 6/19

6/20 – Last day of school ~ 11:00 dismissal

Poetry Slam

Our poetry slam last week was a great success!!  Thank you so much to our families who had time to come out and support the 4th graders.  Remember, all masks and poems will be on display near the children's library for the next two weeks (until 6/17/13). Make it a point to stop in and bring a friend.

Also, our poems have been "published" and you can find the collection of poetry written by our class in the childrens library.  This book will be there forever so again, make sure to bring a friend or family member to sow off your impressive work!

Hanging Basket Flower Sale

I apologize these order forms went out late (2days). I've spoken with the PTA and Mary Smith has offered two solutions:

1. contact her directly with your order over the weekend via phone (817-5615) or email alexianiko@hotmail.com to place your order

2. Send in the order and payment on Monday.

Again, sorry about the quick turn around time. These willl be a great gift for Mother's (or special lady's) Day! : )

Too late to apologize

We listened to a wonderful song on youtube that was suggested by Mrs. Burdick.  This tune helps up to understand the causes of the American Revolution with a familiar song.  Enjoy!

Too late to apologize - a declaration