Homework for the Week of Dec 19-23

Students should be choosing at least 2 afternoons during the week and one weekend day to do a whole session of xtramath.org with the Beat the Teacher section.  They can choose which nights they would like to go on and they can always do extra days.  It is very important for students to know their math facts.

Monday (Day 1): 
Read for 15 minutes
Math -  Mystery Multiplication
No Spelling

Tuesday (Day 2):
Read for 15 minutes
Math - Practice Multiplication Facts - xtramath, online quizzes, or on ixl.com
No Spelling 

Wednesday (Day 3):
Read for 15 minutes
Math -
No Spelling

Thursday (Day 4):
Read for 15 minutes
Math -  
No Spelling 

Friday (Day 5):

Read for at least an hour over break
Go on xtramath.org a couple of times 

iReady

Some of the SMS classes are piloting a computer program called iReady and our class is one of the classes is part of the pilot.  All the students in the class took an short assessment which looks at all the different areas of math.  I can only have 10 of the students do the lessons which are aligned to where they came out on their assessment during the pilot..  The kids know if they have access to the lessons and have been very engaged in the lessons.  Some students will go back to topics previously taught in this year or in past years which were not mastered while others are moving on to new topics to keep them challenged.  

These lessons will be done at school as part of our math workshop, but can also be done at home by clicking on the link on my class blog under math websites.  It would be great if they could do a lesson a couple of days a week.  I will sometimes give this as homework, but they can always go on if they have extra time.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Homework for Week of December 12-16

Students should be choosing at least 2 afternoons during the week and one weekend day to do a whole session of xtramath.org with the Beat the Teacher section.  They can choose which nights they would like to go on and they can always do extra days.  It is very important for students to know their math facts.

All gift or money donations for the Holiday Mission are due this Friday.  Thank you so much for your support.

Monday (Day 2): 
Read for 15 minutes
Math -  Unit 4 Review Sheet - Test tomorrow
Spelling - Cut out cards and do a regular Sort 

Tuesday (Day 3):
Read for 15 minutes
Math - Practice math facts 
Spelling - Spelling City

Wednesday (Day 4):
Read for 15 minutes
Math -  4-1 Sheet
Spelling - Speed Sort - Do the sort twice with someone or a stopwatch timing you.  Record the two times in your assignment book

Thursday (Day 5):
Read for 15 minutes
Math -  4-2 Sheet
Spelling - Blind Sort

Friday (Day 6):

Read for 30 minutes
Go on xtramath.org

4B Geography Bee

Mr. Fosher came in this afternoon to our class to do the Geography Bee.  All the children did great for these difficult questions.  We had a 4 way tie at the end of the 7 rounds, so we had to do a lot of extra rounds to find our winner.

These four were the students who tied.

Our 4B Winner - He will go on to the fourth and fifth grade bee and represent our class.  

First Snow

Students had fun making snowmen out at recess today.

Homework for Week of December 5-9

Students should be choosing at least 2 afternoons during the week and one weekend day to do a whole session of xtramath.org with the Beat the Teacher section.  They can choose which nights they would like to go on and they can always do extra days.  It is very important for students to know their math facts.

Monday (Day 3): 
Read for 15 minutes
Math -  Multiplicative Comparison Review Sheet 
Spelling - Cut out cards and do a regular Sort 

Tuesday (Day 4):
Read for 15 minutes
Math - Multiplication and Area Review Sheet 
Spelling - Spelling City

Wednesday (Day 5):
Read for 15 minutes
Math - Factors and Multiples Sheet
Spelling - Speed Sort - Do the sort twice with someone or a stopwatch timing you.  Record the two times in your assignment book

Thursday (Day 6):
Read for 15 minutes
Math - Review Sheet
Spelling - Spelling City

Friday (Day 1):

Read for 30 minutes
Go on xtramath.org

Math Videos

Here are some videos to help with

Prime or Composite Numbers

Multiplicative Comparison Model

Multiplicative Comparisons using the bar method

Homework for Week of November 28- December 2

Students should be choosing at least 2 afternoons during the week and one weekend day to do a whole session of xtramath.org with the Beat the Teacher section.  They can choose which nights they would like to go on and they can always do extra days.  It is very important for students to know their math facts.

4B IS GOING TO THE BOOK FAIR ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28 FROM 10:45-11:15.

Monday (Day 4): 
Read for 15 minutes
Math - Factors and Multiples Review Sheet 
Spelling - Cut out cards and do a regular Sort 

Tuesday (Day 5):
Read for 15 minutes
Math - Sheet 2-5
Spelling - Spelling City

Wednesday (Day 6):
Read for 15 minutes
Math - Sheet 2-8
Spelling - Speed Sort - Do the sort twice with someone or a stopwatch timing you.  Record the two times in your assignment book

Thursday (Day 1):
Read for 15 minutes
Math - Multiplicative Comparison Sheet
Spelling - Spelling City

Friday (Day 2):

Read for 30 minutes
Go on xtramath.org

Video on Multiples

You can watching this video if you need help with finding multiples of a number.

Homework for week of November 21-25

Students should be choosing at least 2 afternoons during the week and one weekend day to do a whole session of xtramath.org with the Beat the Teacher section.  They can choose which nights they would like to go on and they can always do extra days.  It is very important for students to know their math facts.

Monday (Day 2): 
Read for 15 minutes
Math - Sheet 2-4
No Spelling

Tuesday (Day 3):
Read for 45 minutes (can be split up over the break)
Math - xtramath
Find a small rock outside to bring in to share next week.
No Spelling 

Happy Thanksgiving!  We will be going to the book fair on Monday, November 28th if you want to bring money in for books.

Homework for Week of November 14-18

Students should be choosing at least 2 afternoons during the week and one weekend day to do a whole session of xtramath.org with the Beat the Teacher section.  They can choose which nights they would like to go on and they can always do extra days.  It is very important for students to know their math facts.


Monday (Day 3): 
Read for 15 minutes
Math - Sheet 2-2
Spelling - Cut out cards and do a regular Sort 

Tuesday (Day 4):
Read for 15 minutes
Math - Sheet 2-3
Spelling - Spelling City

Wednesday (Day 5):
Read for 15 minutes
Math -  Factors Sheet
Spelling - Speed Sort - Do the sort twice with someone or a stopwatch timing you.  Record the two times in your assignment book

Thursday (Day 6):
Read for 15 minutes
Math - Factors  Review Sheet
Spelling - Spelling City

Friday (Day 1):

Read for 30 minutes
Go on xtramath.org

Homework for Week of November 7-11

Students should be choosing at least 2 afternoons during the week and one weekend day to do a whole session of xtramath.org with the Beat the Teacher section.  They can choose which nights they would like to go on and they can always do extra days.  It is very important for students to know their math facts.

Remember to look at your calendars for your book group reading if your group is still finishing their book.

Monday (Day 6): 
Read for 15 minutes
Math - Review Sheet - Test Thursday
No Spelling 

Tuesday (Day ):
No School - Teacher Day

Wednesday (Day 1):
Read for 15 minutes
Math - Look over review sheet and use ixl.com to practice any skills you still need to practice
No Spelling

Thursday (Day 2):
Read for 30 minutes
Math -xtramath (ixl or Front Row if you are done with xtramath.org
No Spelling 

Friday (Day 3):

No School

Elapsed Time with a T Chart Video

Click here for the link to the video on using a T Chart to solve elapsed time problems.

Homework for Week of Oct 31-Nov 4

Students should be choosing at least 2 afternoons during the week and one weekend day to do a whole session of xtramath.org with the Beat the Teacher section.  They can choose which nights they would like to go on and they can always do extra days.  It is very important for students to know their math facts.

Remember to look at your calendars for your book group reading. Two groups did finish there books last week.

Early Release Wed.  

Monday (Day 1): 
Read for 15 minutes
Math - Elapsed Time with T Chart Sheet
Spelling - Regular Sort and record on lined paper

Tuesday (Day 2):
Read for 15 minutes
Math - Elapsed Time Error Sheet Sheet
Spelling - Spelling City

Wednesday (Day 3):
Read for 15 minutes
Math - Converting Time Sheet
Spelling - Speed Sort - Do the sort twice with someone or a stopwatch timing you.  Record the two times in your assignment book

Thursday (Day 4):
Read for 15 minutes
Math - Time Review Sheet
Spelling - Spelling City

Friday (Day 5):

Read for 30 minutes
Go on xtramath.org

Old York Field Trip

We had such a great day today on our field trip.  I hope your child told you all about everything they learned today.  We made Jamaica Biscuits, learned about their cooking, worked with textiles, went to a one room schoolhouse, wrote with a quill pen, and played colonial games.  Here are some pictures from our day.

Thank you to all our parents who helped chaperone on this trip!!!

Homework for Week of October 24-28

Students should be choosing at least 2 afternoons during the week and one weekend day to do a whole session of xtramath.org with the Beat the Teacher section.  They can choose which nights they would like to go on and they can always do extra days.  It is very important for students to know their math facts.

Remember to look at your calendars for your book group reading.

Monday is our field trip and Wednesday is an early release

Monday (Day 2): 
Read for 15 minutes

Tuesday (Day 3):
Read for 15 minutes
Math -  Elapsed Time with number line#1
No Spelling

Wednesday (Day 4):
Read for 15 minutes
Math - Elapsed Time with a number line #2
No Spelling

Thursday (Day 6):
Read for 15 minutes
Math - Elapsed Time
No Spelling 

Friday (Day 1):

Read for 30 minutes
Go on xtramath.org

Elapsed Time

We started reviewing telling time last week.  We will be working on elapsed time this week.  One strategy we will be using to find how much time has passed between a start and end time is using a number line.  This is a great video with two kids explaining how to use the number line if your child needs a review after we get started.

Click on video below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=yy0NwS8abQA

Homework for Week of October 17-21

Students should be choosing at least 2 afternoons during the week and one weekend day to do a whole session of xtramath.org with the Beat the Teacher section.  They can choose which nights they would like to go on and they can always do extra days.  It is very important for students to know their math facts.

Remember to look at your calendars for your book group reading.

Monday (Day 3): 
Read for 15 minutes
Math - ixl.com - choose a few between T1-T5 under 3rd grade
Spelling - Cut out words and do a regular Sort (no writing)

Tuesday (Day 4):
Read for 15 minutes
Math -  ixl.com - choose a few between T1-T5 under 3rd grade
Spelling - Blind Sort

Wednesday (Day 5):
Read for 15 minutes
Math - Telling Time to 5 Minute
Spelling - Speed Sort - Do the sort twice with someone or a stopwatch timing you.  Record the two times in your assignment book

Thursday (Day 6):
Read for 15 minutes
Math - Telling Time to Minute Sheet
Spelling - Spelling City

Friday (Day 1):

Read for 30 minutes
Go on xtramath.org

Important 4B Dates

Thursday, October 20 - Picture Retakes

Monday, October 24 - Students should bring a bag lunch if they did not order one from the cafeteria and dress Colonial (wear comfortable shoes)

Wednesday, October 26 - Early Release for parent/teacher conferences

Friday, October 28 - Fall/Halloween party with morning snack at 9:20

Wednesday, November 2 -  Early Release for parent/teacher conferences

Homework for Week of October 10-14

Students should be choosing at least 2 afternoons during the week and one weekend day to do a whole session of xtramath.org with the Beat the Teacher section.  They can choose which nights they would like to go on and they can always do extra days.  It is very important for students to know their math facts.

Remember to check your calendar for book group reading.  * days are meeting days and reading should be done before you get to school.

Monday (Day ): 
No School

Tuesday (Day 5):
Read for 15 minutes
Math -  Addition and Subtraction Word Problem Sheet
No Spelling 

Wednesday (Day 6):
Read for 15 minutes
Math -  Perimeter Sheet
No Spelling

Thursday (Day 1):
Read for 15 minutes
Math - Unit 2 Review Sheet
No Spelling 

Friday (Day 2):

Read for 30 minutes
Go on xtramath.org

Book Groups

We have started book groups at the end of this week during our reading time.  The students all received their books on Wednesday the book they will be reading and a calendar showing their meeting days and what chapters they have to have read by the days they meet.  I have explained to the students that the days with a * mean they will be meeting and must come with the reading done (example:  *Ch 1-3 = chapters 1, 2, and 3 must be read for the day).  They should also write down notes with thoughts and questions to bring to their group. They may use time in class to read their books when their group is not meeting, but some of the reading will need to be done at home.

Here is a copy of the calendar in case they forget theirs over the next few weeks.

Homework for week of October 3-7

Students should be choosing at least 2 afternoons during the week and one weekend day to do a whole session of xtramath.org with the Beat the Teacher section.  They can choose which nights they would like to go on and they can always do extra days.  It is very important for students to know their math facts.

Field Permission Slips for Old York are due Thursday.

Monday (Day 6): 
Read for 15 minutes
Math -  Error Analysis Sheet
Spelling - Cut out words and do a regular Sort (no writing)

Tuesday (Day 1):
Read for 15 minutes
Math -  Variable Sheet
Spelling - Blind Sort

Wednesday (Day 2):
Read for 15 minutes
Math - 1-13 Sheet
Spelling - Speed Sort - Do the sort twice with someone or a stopwatch timing you.  Record the two times in your assignment book

Thursday (Day 3):
Read for 15 minutes
Math - Perimeter Sheet
Spelling - Spelling City

Friday (Day 4):

Read for 30 minutes
Go on xtramath.org

Homework for Week of September 26-30

Students should be choosing at least 2 afternoons during the week and one weekend day to do a whole session of xtramath.org with the Beat the Teacher section.  They can choose which nights they would like to go on and they can always do extra days.  It is very important for students to know their math facts.

Field Permission Slips for Old York are due next week.

Monday (Day 1): 
Read for 15 minutes
Math - 1-7 Sheet
Spelling - Regular Sort and record on lined paper

Tuesday (Day 2):
Read for 15 minutes
Math - 1-6 Sheet
Spelling - Spelling City

Wednesday (Day 3):
Read for 15 minutes
Math - 1-9 Sheet
Spelling - Speed Sort - Do the sort twice with someone or a stopwatch timing you.  Record the two times in your assignment book

Thursday (Day 4):
Read for 15 minutes
Math - Subtraction Sheet
Spelling - Spelling City

Friday (Day 5):

Read for 30 minutes
Go on xtramath.org

Homework for Week of September 19-23

Students should be choosing at least 2 afternoons during the week and one weekend day to do a whole session of xtramath.org with the Beat the Teacher section.  They can choose which nights they would like to go on and they can always do extra days.  It is very important for students to know their math facts.

Remember to send back the permission slip if your child would like to walk with the school at the 300th Stratham Anniversary Parade next Sunday.

Book Orders due - Sept 22

Monday (Day 2): 
Read for 15 minutes
Math - ixl.com Place Value  (choose from A3, A6, or A9) If you have finished all of these you can choose a different area
Spelling - Regular Sort and record on lined paper

Tuesday (Day 3):
Read for 15 minutes
Math - Place Value Review
Spelling - Speed Sort - Do the sort twice with someone or a stopwatch timing you.  Record the two times in your assignment book.

Wednesday (Day 4):
Read for 15 minutes
Math - xtramath.org
Spelling - Blind Sort

Thursday (Day 5):
Read for 15 minutes
Math - 1-5 Sheet
Spelling - Go on Spelling City and do at least one activity

Friday (Day 6):

Read for 30 minutes
Go on xtramath.org

Observations in Science

We are working on learning how to act like scientists when we do our observations.  Students each created a hypothesis about what they thought would happen with Gobstoppers and then recorded their observations.

Lots of Team Building

We have done lots of team building activities over the first two weeks of school to build our 4B community.

We "Helped Harry" by building towers for him to sit on top and be able to see around our classroom.  Students had to only use objects in their paper bags and work as a team.  We talked about how important it is to let everyone share their ideas and to listen to others

We also tried to build the tallest marshmallow towers using toothpicks and marshmallows.  Unfortunately, this was a really big challenge because it was a very warm afternoon, so we ended up with a sticky mess, but the students still worked hard.