Chapter 8 Math Test

The chapter 8 math test had been postponed to Tuesday.  We will review a little more on Friday and Monday.

Post Cards

We have received many different postcards from around the United States.  We have collected 25 states.

Here are the states we are still looking for:
Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.  

Postcards can be mailed to:  Stratham Memorial School
                                            Miss Beauchesne's Class
                                            39 Gifford Farm Road
                                            Stratham, NH 03885
                                         

*Students should be going on xtramath.org at least two afternoons during the week and one day over the weekend.

Also, students should start to study their Midwest states and capitals.  A map should get put in their binder on Wednesday.  There will be a map quiz next Thursday.

Monday:
Math- Study Link 8-7
Read for 15 minutes
Study Vocabulary - Review Quiz Friday

Tuesday:
Math- Study Link 8-8
Read for 15 minutes
Study Vocabulary- Review Quiz Friday

Wednesday:
Math- Front of Review Sheet
Read for 15 minutes
Study Vocabulary - Review Quiz Friday

Thursday:
Math- Back of Review Sheet - Test Friday
Read for 15 minutes
Study Vocabulary - Review Quiz tomorrow

Friday:
Math- go on xtramath once
           ixl.com is optional
Read for 30 minutes

Busy Week Last Week and Upcoming Important Dates

Wow, we had a busy week in 4B last week.  We saw the fifth grade chorus and band concert, the second grade Wax Museum, and Marty Kelley came in to talk about how he writes and illustrates books.  Also, Meteorologist Kevin Skarupa from WMUR came in to speak with the fourth graders.  I heard many of the students saw us during the weather report on Friday morning.

Here are some upcoming important dates:
-  April 10 and 17 - Early Release days for Parent/Teacher conferences (students will be dismissed at
   12:50)
-  April 16 - PTO Meeting with Nurse Lilly speaking about the fourth and fifth grade human growth and
   development unit
- April 19 - Jump Rope for Heart (wear sneakers) and report cards go home
- April 22-26 - April Vacation
- April 29 - Portland Symphony - dress nice and bring a disposable bag lunch
- May 15 - Early Release for students - dismissed at 12:50
- June 3 - Grandparents' Lunch
- June 20 - last day if we don't have any more days off

Practicing Math Facts

I have been pleased to see some students are going on to xtramath.org to practice their math facts regularly.  I have noticed these students seem to be moving through the mad minutes and using this math fact practice daily in class and for their homework.  I know some students don't like to practice their math facts, but it is a very important skill for them to have mastered.  During our recent fraction unit students who knew their facts well were able to focus on the new skills rather than figuring out what the math facts were when solving these more complex problems.

I wanted to remind students and parents that I would like them to go on to xtramath.org at least two afternoons a week and one day over the weekend.

Thanks for your help with the math facts!

Homework for Week of April 1-5

*Students should be going on xtramath.org at least two afternoons during the week and one day over the weekend.

Monday:
Math- Study Link 8-3
Read for 15 minutes
Study Vocabulary - Quiz Friday
Electricity Quiz Tuesday (review sheet should be in binder)

Tuesday:
Math- Study Link 8-4
Read for 15 minutes
Vocabulary Sheet - Quiz Friday

Wednesday:
Math-Study Link 8-5
Read for 15 minutes
Study Vocabulary - Quiz Friday

Thursday:
Math- Study Link 8-6
Read for 15 minutes
Study Vocabulary - Quiz tomorrow

Friday:
Math- go on xtramath once
           ixl.com is optional
Read for 30 minutes

Lowell Mills

Wow, we had an awesome day today at the Lowell Mills.  The students learned so much about how the mills were powered by turbines and how important the Merrimack River was to the factories.  I was impressed with their great questions and behavior today.  Here are some pictures of our day:

We road a trolley to our first mill.

We were able to see the canals which were dug by hand. 

 Here are some pictures of the huge turbines.

We saw how quick the looms could weave a piece of cloth.  The students were surprised how loud one loom could be.  The next picture is another room which had 10 looms working.  We could not even hear the person standing right next to us.  Students were able to see how quick the shuttles moved back and forth and have a better understanding of how dangerous it would have been to work in the textile mills.  

After lunch students were broken into groups and were given the role of being a scientist or an engineer.  Some students built a canal system and other students tested water wheels to see which style would move the quickest.  

Thank you to all of our great chaperones today!!!