Parents,
The students did have homework tonight. We had review on our last section - numbers and data. We wanted them to review those skills to be prepared for the test tomorrow. Thank you for your support.
Have a great evening.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Update 5/23/2017
Parents,
The students have to complete a review math sheet on fractions and decimals that are concepts that have been covered earlier this year. If your child needs assistance, please go to Think Central to find the video and introduction to the lesson that covers the presented concept.
Have a great night.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
The students have to complete a review math sheet on fractions and decimals that are concepts that have been covered earlier this year. If your child needs assistance, please go to Think Central to find the video and introduction to the lesson that covers the presented concept.
Have a great night.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
Monday, May 22, 2017
Daily Update 5/22
Hi Parents! This week in math, we're continuing our review of 4th grade concepts as we get students ready for 5th grade. Homework tonight is a worksheet focusing on multiplication and division algorithms and problem solving. Please help your child check his/her work to make sure he/she is being accurate in computations. We will continue reviewing on Tuesday and Wednesday, and we'll be taking our Math EOY test on Thursday.
In Language Arts, we are finishing up our Literature Circle Novel Study this week. We will also be completing our EOY testing, which includes both the SRI and a test correlated with our reading curriculum. Finally, students are finishing up their PBL report and projects. Presentations will begin next week.
In Science, we're continuing our study of the Earth, Moon, and Sun, and how these relate. Students are learning about phases of the moon, seasons, day/night, shadows, and planets.
Upcoming Events:
5/25: School Board Elections, 7:30-4:00pm
5/29: Memorial Day Holiday – no school
6/02: Eagles Fun Run & Fitness Day
6/05: Doughnuts with Dad, 7:45am
Have a great evening!
In Language Arts, we are finishing up our Literature Circle Novel Study this week. We will also be completing our EOY testing, which includes both the SRI and a test correlated with our reading curriculum. Finally, students are finishing up their PBL report and projects. Presentations will begin next week.
In Science, we're continuing our study of the Earth, Moon, and Sun, and how these relate. Students are learning about phases of the moon, seasons, day/night, shadows, and planets.
Upcoming Events:
5/25: School Board Elections, 7:30-4:00pm
5/29: Memorial Day Holiday – no school
6/02: Eagles Fun Run & Fitness Day
6/05: Doughnuts with Dad, 7:45am
Have a great evening!
Thursday, May 18, 2017
5/18/2017
Parents,
We have finished the math curriculum for 4th grade. We are now reviewing concepts learned this year. Students have to complete a review sheet on place value that deals with rounding, expanded form, and comparing the value of a digit.
For a review of future events concluding the year, please check out the blog that was posted last Monday.
Have a good night.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
Monday, May 15, 2017
5/15/2017
Hi Parents!
We hope you all had a great weekend!
Tonight in math, students are completing the Chapter 9 Practice Test. We worked on and went over the even-numbered problems in class, but students should finish the odd-numbered problems for homework. Students who finished the homework in class were asked to take their books home and go over the assignment with a parent (or brother, sister, etc.) to make sure that they are proficient with all the concepts. Our test will be tomorrow!
In Language Arts, students are writing and publishing their Zombie PBL report. Many groups have also moved on to the "create" phase, where they will create a project based on the research and report they've been working on for the past several weeks. Students are also working on a novel study and are expected to be keeping up on the reading and assignments during the time given in class. Please check in with your child to find out how his/her reading assignments are coming along.
Finally, in Science, students are studying the reasons for day and night and for Earth's seasons. There are some resources that students can explore on our blog if they are interested.
Upcoming Events:
5/15-5/19: Book Fair BOGO
5/17: School Board Meeting, 10:00am
5/17: Volunteer Tea, 2:00pm-3:00pm
5/25: School Board Elections, 7:30-4:00pm
5/29: Memorial Day Holiday – no school
6/02: Eagles Fun Run & Fitness Day
6/05: Doughnuts with Dad, 7:45am
Have a great evening!
We hope you all had a great weekend!
Tonight in math, students are completing the Chapter 9 Practice Test. We worked on and went over the even-numbered problems in class, but students should finish the odd-numbered problems for homework. Students who finished the homework in class were asked to take their books home and go over the assignment with a parent (or brother, sister, etc.) to make sure that they are proficient with all the concepts. Our test will be tomorrow!
In Language Arts, students are writing and publishing their Zombie PBL report. Many groups have also moved on to the "create" phase, where they will create a project based on the research and report they've been working on for the past several weeks. Students are also working on a novel study and are expected to be keeping up on the reading and assignments during the time given in class. Please check in with your child to find out how his/her reading assignments are coming along.
Finally, in Science, students are studying the reasons for day and night and for Earth's seasons. There are some resources that students can explore on our blog if they are interested.
Upcoming Events:
5/15-5/19: Book Fair BOGO
5/17: School Board Meeting, 10:00am
5/17: Volunteer Tea, 2:00pm-3:00pm
5/25: School Board Elections, 7:30-4:00pm
5/29: Memorial Day Holiday – no school
6/02: Eagles Fun Run & Fitness Day
6/05: Doughnuts with Dad, 7:45am
Have a great evening!
Thursday, May 11, 2017
Update 5/11/2017
Parents,
The math homework tonight is pg. 537 on comparing decimals.
Chik-fil-A night is today. Hope to see you there.
Reminders
- Yearbook money is due tomorrow.
- If you are not purchasing pictures, please return them to your child's teacher.
- Tomorrow is the last day to donate pet supplies if you wish.
- Muffins With Mom is next Monday at 7:45.
- Next week is the Book Fair (BOGO)
Have a good night.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
The math homework tonight is pg. 537 on comparing decimals.
Chik-fil-A night is today. Hope to see you there.
Reminders
- Yearbook money is due tomorrow.
- If you are not purchasing pictures, please return them to your child's teacher.
- Tomorrow is the last day to donate pet supplies if you wish.
- Muffins With Mom is next Monday at 7:45.
- Next week is the Book Fair (BOGO)
Have a good night.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
Monday, May 8, 2017
Daily Update 5/8
Hi Parents!
Tonight's math homework is page 517. We're working on relating fractions and decimals to money. If your child struggles, please encourage him/her to watch the video on ThinkCentral, section 9.4. Some students were able to finish their assigned homework in class, but they were asked to bring their textbook home anyway and to explain today's lesson to a parent. We will be finishing up this chapter on Thursday, will have a review next Monday, and then a test on Tuesday.
In Language Arts, students are reading a fictional novel and are responsible for reading their assigned pages and completing two reading group "jobs" per week to present to their group. Each job is designed to help students practice specific reading comprehension skills, so weekly reading grades are based upon the quality of each student's work. While ample time is given in class for students to read and complete their jobs, students may occasionally be asked to bring their work home if they are behind. Additionally, students are working on planning and writing a 5 paragraph report related to their "Zombie" Problem-based learning project.
Finally, in Science, we're beginning a unit that focuses on the relationship between the sun, moon, and Earth. Students will be learning about the phases of the moon, the seasons, and about how and why shadows move and change through the day.
Please note the following upcoming events:
5/11: Last day for CLDS School Board Nominations
5/12: Last day for GOTR Pet Supply Drive
5/15: Muffins with Mom (before school)
5/15-5/19: Book Fair BOGO
5/29: Memorial Day Holiday – no school
Have a wonderful evening!
Tonight's math homework is page 517. We're working on relating fractions and decimals to money. If your child struggles, please encourage him/her to watch the video on ThinkCentral, section 9.4. Some students were able to finish their assigned homework in class, but they were asked to bring their textbook home anyway and to explain today's lesson to a parent. We will be finishing up this chapter on Thursday, will have a review next Monday, and then a test on Tuesday.
In Language Arts, students are reading a fictional novel and are responsible for reading their assigned pages and completing two reading group "jobs" per week to present to their group. Each job is designed to help students practice specific reading comprehension skills, so weekly reading grades are based upon the quality of each student's work. While ample time is given in class for students to read and complete their jobs, students may occasionally be asked to bring their work home if they are behind. Additionally, students are working on planning and writing a 5 paragraph report related to their "Zombie" Problem-based learning project.
Finally, in Science, we're beginning a unit that focuses on the relationship between the sun, moon, and Earth. Students will be learning about the phases of the moon, the seasons, and about how and why shadows move and change through the day.
Please note the following upcoming events:
5/11: Last day for CLDS School Board Nominations
5/12: Last day for GOTR Pet Supply Drive
5/15: Muffins with Mom (before school)
5/15-5/19: Book Fair BOGO
5/29: Memorial Day Holiday – no school
Have a wonderful evening!
Thursday, May 4, 2017
Update 5/4/2017
Parents,
The math homework tonight is pg.505. It is the same lesson as on Tuesday but instead of working with tenths, they are utilizing hundredths with decimals and fractions.
Have a great night.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
The math homework tonight is pg.505. It is the same lesson as on Tuesday but instead of working with tenths, they are utilizing hundredths with decimals and fractions.
Have a great night.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Update 5/2/2017
Parents,
The math homework tonight is pg. 499 on tenths of a decimal and fraction. We will be looking at hundredths of a decimal and fraction on Thursday. If you need assistance, please check out the previous problems in their math book or on Think Central for lesson 9.1.
Have a great night.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
The math homework tonight is pg. 499 on tenths of a decimal and fraction. We will be looking at hundredths of a decimal and fraction on Thursday. If you need assistance, please check out the previous problems in their math book or on Think Central for lesson 9.1.
Have a great night.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
Monday, May 1, 2017
Daily Update 5/1
Hi Parents! Welcome to May :-)
This week in 4th Grade, we are beginning the novel study that will wrap up our 4th grade reading instruction. Students will be choosing a book and will read and discuss the book with their groups throughout this month.
In writing, we are finishing up with our Poetry Anthology (finally!). We plan to have students present their poems "Poetry Slam" style on Thursday and Friday from 10:00--10:45. Several parents have asked if they can come in and watch and, of course, we always welcome parents in our classroom. Students will sign up for either Thursday or Friday tomorrow, so if you'd like to come in, please ask your child which day he/she selected.
In math, students are working on representing fractions as decimals to the tenths and hundredths place. As a part of this math chapter, students will be working on a project based on the book "If American Were a Village," which gives a variety of demographics about the U.S. population. We'll be representing our data in fraction and decimal form, creating graphs from our data, and interpreting data by answering questions. Since we've just begun our project, tonight's homework is page 460, which is a review of previous concepts.
Finally, in Social Studies, we're still working on historical events from the U.S. Currently, we're talking about the Civil War, and later the week, we hope to be able to move on to Westward Expansion. If you and your child want a preview, try out the online version of the classic Oregon Trail.
Important Upcoming Events:
5/12: Last day for GOTR Pet Supply Drive
5/15: Muffins with Mom (before school)
5/15-5/19: Book Fair BOGO
5/29: Memorial Day Holiday – no school
Have a great evening!
This week in 4th Grade, we are beginning the novel study that will wrap up our 4th grade reading instruction. Students will be choosing a book and will read and discuss the book with their groups throughout this month.
In writing, we are finishing up with our Poetry Anthology (finally!). We plan to have students present their poems "Poetry Slam" style on Thursday and Friday from 10:00--10:45. Several parents have asked if they can come in and watch and, of course, we always welcome parents in our classroom. Students will sign up for either Thursday or Friday tomorrow, so if you'd like to come in, please ask your child which day he/she selected.
In math, students are working on representing fractions as decimals to the tenths and hundredths place. As a part of this math chapter, students will be working on a project based on the book "If American Were a Village," which gives a variety of demographics about the U.S. population. We'll be representing our data in fraction and decimal form, creating graphs from our data, and interpreting data by answering questions. Since we've just begun our project, tonight's homework is page 460, which is a review of previous concepts.
Finally, in Social Studies, we're still working on historical events from the U.S. Currently, we're talking about the Civil War, and later the week, we hope to be able to move on to Westward Expansion. If you and your child want a preview, try out the online version of the classic Oregon Trail.
Important Upcoming Events:
5/12: Last day for GOTR Pet Supply Drive
5/15: Muffins with Mom (before school)
5/15-5/19: Book Fair BOGO
5/29: Memorial Day Holiday – no school
Have a great evening!
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Update 4/25/2017
Parents,
The math homework tonight has students completing the odd numbered problems on the chapter 8 review on pgs. 487 - 492. This will prepare students for the test we are having tomorrow on chapter 8 which covers lessons 8.1 - 8.5.
Reminder that our STEAM curriculum night is tomorrow from 4:30 - 6:30. We hope to see you there.
Have a good night.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
The math homework tonight has students completing the odd numbered problems on the chapter 8 review on pgs. 487 - 492. This will prepare students for the test we are having tomorrow on chapter 8 which covers lessons 8.1 - 8.5.
Reminder that our STEAM curriculum night is tomorrow from 4:30 - 6:30. We hope to see you there.
Have a good night.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
Monday, April 24, 2017
Daily Update 4/24
Hi Parents! This week in 4th grade:
**We're finishing up Chapter 8 and will be having a test on Wednesday. Students will bring home a review for tomorrow. Please be sure to go over that homework to help them to be ready for the test. For today, the homework is in section 8.5. Students are expected to use the UPSE model to solve the problems.
**In reading, students are working on drawing conclusions, making inferences, and answering text-dependent questions in a non-fiction selection. Students should also be reading a book of their choice nightly.
**In Writing, we are (finally!) creating our poetry anthology books. Once students have finished that, they'll select one of their original poems to present to the class. You child will be expected to memorize his/her poem and present it with expression--google "Kids Poetry Slam" for examples. We can't wait to hear them present their work!!
**In Social Studies, we're doing a brief overview of the Civil War. We has some great discussions today about events leading up this war, and later, we'll talk about how the country was forever changed by this event.
**We are going on a study trip on Thursday! Please don't forget to send a sack lunch, unless you were one of the few who ordered one from the cafeteria. We will be outside all day, so make sure your child dresses appropriately for the weather, including sunscreen!
Thanks so much for your support!
**We're finishing up Chapter 8 and will be having a test on Wednesday. Students will bring home a review for tomorrow. Please be sure to go over that homework to help them to be ready for the test. For today, the homework is in section 8.5. Students are expected to use the UPSE model to solve the problems.
**In reading, students are working on drawing conclusions, making inferences, and answering text-dependent questions in a non-fiction selection. Students should also be reading a book of their choice nightly.
**In Writing, we are (finally!) creating our poetry anthology books. Once students have finished that, they'll select one of their original poems to present to the class. You child will be expected to memorize his/her poem and present it with expression--google "Kids Poetry Slam" for examples. We can't wait to hear them present their work!!
**In Social Studies, we're doing a brief overview of the Civil War. We has some great discussions today about events leading up this war, and later, we'll talk about how the country was forever changed by this event.
**We are going on a study trip on Thursday! Please don't forget to send a sack lunch, unless you were one of the few who ordered one from the cafeteria. We will be outside all day, so make sure your child dresses appropriately for the weather, including sunscreen!
Thanks so much for your support!
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Update 4/20/2017
Parents,
Students have to complete pg. 473 which is basically a review of the math skills that have been covered the last few days.
Hope you can come out for the Static Display today from 4:30 - 6:30.
Have a great night.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
Students have to complete pg. 473 which is basically a review of the math skills that have been covered the last few days.
Hope you can come out for the Static Display today from 4:30 - 6:30.
Have a great night.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Update 4/18/2017
Parents,
The math homework tonight is on pg.465. If you need assistance, please refer to the two pages before the homework and look over lesson 8.2 on Think Central. Students should still be reading on a regular basis each night, as well.
Reminder that tonight is Spirit Night at Wendy's located at the Wendy's location on 1237 Birch St. from 5:00 - 8:00.
Thank you and have a good night.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
The math homework tonight is on pg.465. If you need assistance, please refer to the two pages before the homework and look over lesson 8.2 on Think Central. Students should still be reading on a regular basis each night, as well.
Reminder that tonight is Spirit Night at Wendy's located at the Wendy's location on 1237 Birch St. from 5:00 - 8:00.
Thank you and have a good night.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
Monday, April 17, 2017
Daily Update 4/17
Hi Parents! We hope you had a fantastic spring break and are excited to be back at school for the 4th quarter. 8 more weeks to go!
This week in math, we're beginning a new chapter focusing on multiplying fractions. Tonight's homework is page 459. If your child is having trouble, please encourage them to log in to "Think Central" and watch the video for 8.1.
In Language Arts, students are getting to the final stages of producing their poetry anthologies. We hope to wrap them up this week and to have students presenting within the next week or so. We are also continuing to work on our research skills via our Zombie PBL project. Please ask your child to explain the project and let you know his or her progress.
Finally, this week is STEAM week, so we're working on an electrical engineering project designed to encourage students to think creatively, allow them to practice persistence, and to give them the opportunity to apply what they've learned about electricity to a real-world problem. We began by gathering background information today, and students will plan and build their projects throughout the week.
Don't forget the following upcoming events:
4/18: Spirit Night at Wendy’s on base, 5:00-8:00pm
4/20: Static Display Night, 4:30-6:30pm
4/27: Coffee Chat with Special Education ISS, DFO Training Room, 9:30-11:00am
4/27: Parent Performance for Multi-age 6:00 pm
4/28: CCR Staff Development Day – No School for Students
Have a great evening!
This week in math, we're beginning a new chapter focusing on multiplying fractions. Tonight's homework is page 459. If your child is having trouble, please encourage them to log in to "Think Central" and watch the video for 8.1.
In Language Arts, students are getting to the final stages of producing their poetry anthologies. We hope to wrap them up this week and to have students presenting within the next week or so. We are also continuing to work on our research skills via our Zombie PBL project. Please ask your child to explain the project and let you know his or her progress.
Finally, this week is STEAM week, so we're working on an electrical engineering project designed to encourage students to think creatively, allow them to practice persistence, and to give them the opportunity to apply what they've learned about electricity to a real-world problem. We began by gathering background information today, and students will plan and build their projects throughout the week.
Don't forget the following upcoming events:
4/18: Spirit Night at Wendy’s on base, 5:00-8:00pm
4/20: Static Display Night, 4:30-6:30pm
4/27: Coffee Chat with Special Education ISS, DFO Training Room, 9:30-11:00am
4/27: Parent Performance for Multi-age 6:00 pm
4/28: CCR Staff Development Day – No School for Students
Have a great evening!
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Daily Update 4/6
Hi Parents!
As we close in on Spring Break, we're finishing up some things in 4th grade. We wrapped up our chapter focusing on angles with a test today, and we'll be moving on to fractions after the break. In Writing, students are expected to finish publishing the 5 required poems in their anthologies, and will be writing response paragraphs after the break. In Science, we've finished our study of electricity and will be working with Space Science when we return to school, and in Social Studies, we'll be taking a brief look at the Civil War's affect on the Southeast region before we move on to Westward Expansion.
Thanks to all the parents who came out to watch our students perform today. The kids had a great time and really enjoyed showing off their skills. Please remember our Autism Walk tomorrow; students are invited to wear a shirt in any color blue to show their support for Autism Acceptance.
Finally, since today was a test day, and we won't be starting a new topic until after Spring Break, there is no homework tonight. We hope you enjoy your evening together!
As we close in on Spring Break, we're finishing up some things in 4th grade. We wrapped up our chapter focusing on angles with a test today, and we'll be moving on to fractions after the break. In Writing, students are expected to finish publishing the 5 required poems in their anthologies, and will be writing response paragraphs after the break. In Science, we've finished our study of electricity and will be working with Space Science when we return to school, and in Social Studies, we'll be taking a brief look at the Civil War's affect on the Southeast region before we move on to Westward Expansion.
Thanks to all the parents who came out to watch our students perform today. The kids had a great time and really enjoyed showing off their skills. Please remember our Autism Walk tomorrow; students are invited to wear a shirt in any color blue to show their support for Autism Acceptance.
Finally, since today was a test day, and we won't be starting a new topic until after Spring Break, there is no homework tonight. We hope you enjoy your evening together!
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Update 4/4/2017
Parents,
Students had to complete the chapter 11 review on pgs. 632 - 638 in preparation for the math test on Thursday. They should continue to read each night.
Reminder
Parents are invited to watch the grade 3 - 5 Spring Performance this Thursday at 2:00.
Report cards will be sent home this Friday.
Have a great night.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
Students had to complete the chapter 11 review on pgs. 632 - 638 in preparation for the math test on Thursday. They should continue to read each night.
Reminder
Parents are invited to watch the grade 3 - 5 Spring Performance this Thursday at 2:00.
Report cards will be sent home this Friday.
Have a great night.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
Monday, April 3, 2017
Update 4/3
Hi Parents! Welcome to the 4th quarter! Can you believe the year is already 75% over? That doesn't mean we're quite ready to wind things down in the classroom, though.
This week in math, we're reviewing chapter 11 and will be having a test on Thursday. Tonight's homework is part of our review: page 632. If you want more, ask your child to explain how to use fractional parts of a circle to figure out the measure of the angle of that fractional part. For example: how many degrees is an angle that represents 1/3 of a circle?
In Language Arts, we're still working on publishing our poetry anthologies. My hope is that we'll be able to perform in our own 4th grade poetry slam by the end of April! In reading this week, students are working on finding the main idea of a non-fiction passage and answering text-dependent questions. Students are also practicing their skills in responding to a prompt based on something they've read.
We won't be doing much Social Studies and Science this week, since this week is our 4th grade performance. Come on out on Thursday at 2:00 to watch our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders perform!
Have a great evening, and please let us know if you have any questions!
This week in math, we're reviewing chapter 11 and will be having a test on Thursday. Tonight's homework is part of our review: page 632. If you want more, ask your child to explain how to use fractional parts of a circle to figure out the measure of the angle of that fractional part. For example: how many degrees is an angle that represents 1/3 of a circle?
In Language Arts, we're still working on publishing our poetry anthologies. My hope is that we'll be able to perform in our own 4th grade poetry slam by the end of April! In reading this week, students are working on finding the main idea of a non-fiction passage and answering text-dependent questions. Students are also practicing their skills in responding to a prompt based on something they've read.
We won't be doing much Social Studies and Science this week, since this week is our 4th grade performance. Come on out on Thursday at 2:00 to watch our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders perform!
Have a great evening, and please let us know if you have any questions!
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Update 3/28/2017
Parents,
The students have to complete some math review on pg.626 in their math book. They should continue reading each night for a minimum of 20 minutes.
Reminder
CCRSM K-5 Parent Training, @ HES Lab D from 12:00-1:00pm
3/30: End of 3rd Quarter
3/31: Staff workday / no school for students
4/04: Spring Pictures
4/07: Autism walk @ 1:30pm
Have a good night.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
The students have to complete some math review on pg.626 in their math book. They should continue reading each night for a minimum of 20 minutes.
Reminder
CCRSM K-5 Parent Training, @ HES Lab D from 12:00-1:00pm
3/30: End of 3rd Quarter
3/31: Staff workday / no school for students
4/04: Spring Pictures
4/07: Autism walk @ 1:30pm
Have a good night.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
Monday, March 27, 2017
Update 3/27
Hi Parents!
This week in math, we are working on finding the measure of angles that are separated into smaller parts. We are also continuing to work toward mastering how to use a protractor to draw and measure angles. Tonight, students should complete page 625 in their textbooks. They've been given protractors to use; please make sure those protractors return to school!
In reading, students are reading an article about bullying and will be practicing answering text-dependent questions and finding evidence to support answers in the text. They will also practice analyzing some of the vocabulary words they encounter in the story. In writing, we're continuing to work on our poetry anthology project.
Finally, we've kicked off our "Zombie" PBL project, so be sure to ask your child to explain what he or she will be working on for the next couple of months! This project will address most of our Social Studies standards, as well as many reading and writing ones. We will continue to have Science lessons; students are finishing up a final project in the electricity unit and then will move on to working with properties of light.
Please don't forget that students are out of school on March 31 for a teacher work day. This is the last week of quarter 3, and report cards will be sent home NEXT week.
Have a great evening!
This week in math, we are working on finding the measure of angles that are separated into smaller parts. We are also continuing to work toward mastering how to use a protractor to draw and measure angles. Tonight, students should complete page 625 in their textbooks. They've been given protractors to use; please make sure those protractors return to school!
In reading, students are reading an article about bullying and will be practicing answering text-dependent questions and finding evidence to support answers in the text. They will also practice analyzing some of the vocabulary words they encounter in the story. In writing, we're continuing to work on our poetry anthology project.
Finally, we've kicked off our "Zombie" PBL project, so be sure to ask your child to explain what he or she will be working on for the next couple of months! This project will address most of our Social Studies standards, as well as many reading and writing ones. We will continue to have Science lessons; students are finishing up a final project in the electricity unit and then will move on to working with properties of light.
Please don't forget that students are out of school on March 31 for a teacher work day. This is the last week of quarter 3, and report cards will be sent home NEXT week.
Have a great evening!
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Update 3/21/2017
Parents,
The students have to complete a problem set on the lesson we covered today that consists of ten questions on relating degrees to fractional parts of a circle. They should have brought home the circle protractor and the work we did in class to help them complete it.
Thank you and have a good night.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
The students have to complete a problem set on the lesson we covered today that consists of ten questions on relating degrees to fractional parts of a circle. They should have brought home the circle protractor and the work we did in class to help them complete it.
Thank you and have a good night.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
Monday, March 20, 2017
Update 3/20
Hi Parents!
This week in math, we're starting a new chapter focusing on angles and angle measurements. Tonight's homework is page 605; students need to be able to identify fractional parts of a circle.
In reading, students are working on non-fiction reading and informational reading skills. Students are working on answering questions with text-based evidence and on responding to what they read with text-based support for their opinions.
In writing, students are working on creating a poetry anthology. Our focus is on using good descriptive word choices to express ourselves in our writing and to practice responding to the poetry they read. We hope to have a poetry SLAM performance sometime around spring break!
In Science, students are finishing up their study of electricity by creating their own review game. They'll be starting tomorrow--be sure to ask your child how he/she is designing the game :-)
Please don't forget the following upcoming events:
3/22: Jump Rope for Heart
3/23: Coffee Chat with the Special Education ISS, @ CSO from 9:30-11:00am
3/29: CCRSM K-5 Parent Training, @ HES Lab D from 12:00-1:00pm
3/31: Staff workday / no school for students
Have a great evening!
This week in math, we're starting a new chapter focusing on angles and angle measurements. Tonight's homework is page 605; students need to be able to identify fractional parts of a circle.
In reading, students are working on non-fiction reading and informational reading skills. Students are working on answering questions with text-based evidence and on responding to what they read with text-based support for their opinions.
In writing, students are working on creating a poetry anthology. Our focus is on using good descriptive word choices to express ourselves in our writing and to practice responding to the poetry they read. We hope to have a poetry SLAM performance sometime around spring break!
In Science, students are finishing up their study of electricity by creating their own review game. They'll be starting tomorrow--be sure to ask your child how he/she is designing the game :-)
Please don't forget the following upcoming events:
3/22: Jump Rope for Heart
3/23: Coffee Chat with the Special Education ISS, @ CSO from 9:30-11:00am
3/29: CCRSM K-5 Parent Training, @ HES Lab D from 12:00-1:00pm
3/31: Staff workday / no school for students
Have a great evening!
Monday, March 13, 2017
Update 3/13/2017
Due to Terra Nova testing this week, there is no homework. There is no Homework Club this week either since we are not giving homework.
Students can still read every night for at least 20 minutes.
Upcoming Events
Tomorrow is PTO's Dining to Donate at Chick-fil-A near Target from 5 - 8:00.
Jump Rope for Heart is March 22nd.
The end of the third quarter is March 30th.
There is no school on March 31st due to a Staff workday.
Have a good day.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
Students can still read every night for at least 20 minutes.
Upcoming Events
Tomorrow is PTO's Dining to Donate at Chick-fil-A near Target from 5 - 8:00.
Jump Rope for Heart is March 22nd.
The end of the third quarter is March 30th.
There is no school on March 31st due to a Staff workday.
Have a good day.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
Thursday, March 9, 2017
Update 3/9
Good evening parents!
Tonight's homework is pages 585-586, excluding numbers 4 and 5 on the "Dailly Spiral" section. We will go over this in class tomorrow.
Students also completed the Chapter 10 Review Test in class today in preparation for the Chapter 10 test tomorrow. Please go over this with your child to help him/her prepare for the test tomorrow.
Please don't forget that the Terra Nova test is next week. Students should have a nutritious breakfast (lots of protein!) and be sure to come to school on time!
Have a great evening!
Tonight's homework is pages 585-586, excluding numbers 4 and 5 on the "Dailly Spiral" section. We will go over this in class tomorrow.
Students also completed the Chapter 10 Review Test in class today in preparation for the Chapter 10 test tomorrow. Please go over this with your child to help him/her prepare for the test tomorrow.
Please don't forget that the Terra Nova test is next week. Students should have a nutritious breakfast (lots of protein!) and be sure to come to school on time!
Have a great evening!
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Update 3/8/2017
Parents,
The students have a packet to complete on math review of 4th grade concepts. Students should also be reading on a regular basis each night, as well.
Reminders:
- Terra Nova testing is next week.
- A form went home today if you are interested in purchasing a purple shirt in honor of Month of a Military Child. The shirts are $7 and will be worn every Thursday in April. Money for them is due by next Wednesday, March 15th.
Have a great night.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
The students have a packet to complete on math review of 4th grade concepts. Students should also be reading on a regular basis each night, as well.
Reminders:
- Terra Nova testing is next week.
- A form went home today if you are interested in purchasing a purple shirt in honor of Month of a Military Child. The shirts are $7 and will be worn every Thursday in April. Money for them is due by next Wednesday, March 15th.
Have a great night.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Update 3/7
Hi Parents!
Today in math, we continued working in our Geometry unit. Students learned about lines of symmetry and about "flips," "turns," and "slides." Homework tonight is page 579 in the textbook. In class, students are still working on their Geometry Town project; be sure and ask your child how his/her project is coming along!
In reading, our current skill focus is differentiating between fact and opinion. This can make for some great discussion as you watch TV or shop together! In writing, students are learning all about analyzing and responding to poetry. Students will soon be writing their own poetry and will be compiling their own poetry anthology!
In Social Studies, we're wrapping up a discussion of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights this week. Today we discussed the rights we have as citizens and had some very interesting discussions. We may have a few budding lawyers in the group :-)
Please keep in mind that Terra Nova testing will be held next week. If at all possible, please try not to schedule any appointments or avoidable absences during the morning hours next week. Students should just come to school on time, well-rested, with a full belly :-)
Thanks so much for all your support! Have a great evening!
Today in math, we continued working in our Geometry unit. Students learned about lines of symmetry and about "flips," "turns," and "slides." Homework tonight is page 579 in the textbook. In class, students are still working on their Geometry Town project; be sure and ask your child how his/her project is coming along!
In reading, our current skill focus is differentiating between fact and opinion. This can make for some great discussion as you watch TV or shop together! In writing, students are learning all about analyzing and responding to poetry. Students will soon be writing their own poetry and will be compiling their own poetry anthology!
In Social Studies, we're wrapping up a discussion of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights this week. Today we discussed the rights we have as citizens and had some very interesting discussions. We may have a few budding lawyers in the group :-)
Please keep in mind that Terra Nova testing will be held next week. If at all possible, please try not to schedule any appointments or avoidable absences during the morning hours next week. Students should just come to school on time, well-rested, with a full belly :-)
Thanks so much for all your support! Have a great evening!
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Update 3/1/2017
Parents,
The students have a math review packet for homework tonight. They should still be reading for at least twenty minutes each night, as well. Have a good night.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
The students have a math review packet for homework tonight. They should still be reading for at least twenty minutes each night, as well. Have a good night.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Update 2/28/2017
Parents,
The students have a math assignment on pg.571 on quadrilaterals. They must write all the names that the polygon could be. For example, if the polygon has at least 1 pair of parallel sides, it could be a trapezoid. If the shape has 2 pairs of parallel sides, it could also be a parallelogram. If it doesn't have right corners, it could not be a square or rectangle, and so on.
Have a good night.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
The students have a math assignment on pg.571 on quadrilaterals. They must write all the names that the polygon could be. For example, if the polygon has at least 1 pair of parallel sides, it could be a trapezoid. If the shape has 2 pairs of parallel sides, it could also be a parallelogram. If it doesn't have right corners, it could not be a square or rectangle, and so on.
Have a good night.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
Monday, February 27, 2017
Update 2/27/2017
Parents,
The students have to complete a math worksheet on the types of quadrilaterals. They need to identify each polygon with the type - quadrilateral, square, rectangle, trapezoid, rhombus, or parallelogram. Then they have to write why they chose that type. For example, for square, they might write: has 4 right angles, 2 sets of parallel lines, or 4 sides of the same length.
Later in the week, we will be learning about flips, slides, and turns, along with lines of symmetry. In reading, we are studying fact and opinion with a biography on James Thorpe. They are working on poetry in writing. We are studying government in social studies for the next few weeks.
Reminder
- Progress reports will go home tomorrow.
- No school on Friday for students due to conferences.
If you would like to discuss anything with your child, please email us to schedule a conference time on Friday.
Have a great week.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
The students have to complete a math worksheet on the types of quadrilaterals. They need to identify each polygon with the type - quadrilateral, square, rectangle, trapezoid, rhombus, or parallelogram. Then they have to write why they chose that type. For example, for square, they might write: has 4 right angles, 2 sets of parallel lines, or 4 sides of the same length.
Later in the week, we will be learning about flips, slides, and turns, along with lines of symmetry. In reading, we are studying fact and opinion with a biography on James Thorpe. They are working on poetry in writing. We are studying government in social studies for the next few weeks.
Reminder
- Progress reports will go home tomorrow.
- No school on Friday for students due to conferences.
If you would like to discuss anything with your child, please email us to schedule a conference time on Friday.
Have a great week.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Update 2/23/2017
Parents,
The students have pg.559-560 in their math book to complete on classifying triangles by the size of their angle. It is two pages since both pages are very short.
Reminder that the STEAM Fair is today at JPS from 5:00 - 7:00.
Have a great night.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
The students have pg.559-560 in their math book to complete on classifying triangles by the size of their angle. It is two pages since both pages are very short.
Reminder that the STEAM Fair is today at JPS from 5:00 - 7:00.
Have a great night.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Update 2/21/2017
Parents,
The students have homework on angles on pg. 553 in their math book.
In reading we are still looking at cause and effect within a reading passage using text based evidence. In writing, the students will be studying poetry and hopefully performing their own poetry slam by the end of the unit. In math, we are continuing to study geometry, specifically angles, classifying triangles by the size of their angle, and finishing the week by sorting and classifying quadrilaterals. We are still building simple circuits along with series and parallel circuits in science.
Reminders:
- Box Tops are due this Thursday
- STEM Carnival this Thursday at JPS from 5:00 - 7:00
- Read Across America next week
Have a great week.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
The students have homework on angles on pg. 553 in their math book.
In reading we are still looking at cause and effect within a reading passage using text based evidence. In writing, the students will be studying poetry and hopefully performing their own poetry slam by the end of the unit. In math, we are continuing to study geometry, specifically angles, classifying triangles by the size of their angle, and finishing the week by sorting and classifying quadrilaterals. We are still building simple circuits along with series and parallel circuits in science.
Reminders:
- Box Tops are due this Thursday
- STEM Carnival this Thursday at JPS from 5:00 - 7:00
- Read Across America next week
Have a great week.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
Thursday, February 16, 2017
Update 2/16/2017
Parents,
We started a new unit on geometry today. Their homework is on pg.565 where it focused on parallel lines, intersecting lines, and perpendicular lines.
Have a good night.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
We started a new unit on geometry today. Their homework is on pg.565 where it focused on parallel lines, intersecting lines, and perpendicular lines.
Have a good night.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Update 2/14/2017
Parents,
There is no homework tonight due to the field trip we had today.
Happy Valentine's Day.
Have a good night.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
Monday, February 13, 2017
Update 2/13/2017
Parents,
There is no homework tonight since we had the math test on fractions today.
This week in reading, we will be working on cause and effect where students will be making their own comic strip using that strategy along with the transition words. In writing, students will be finishing their fictional narrative. It is due this Friday. In math, we are beginning a new chapter on geometry where we will be learning about points, lines, line segments, parallel lines, intersecting lines, and perpendicular lines. They will be demonstrating this on their own geometry town. In science, we are starting a new unit on electricity. They will be able to demonstrate a functioning circuit along with a series and parallel circuit.
Reminder that our field trip is tomorrow. Please make sure your child has a disposable packed lunch if you signed on the permission slip for them to bring a lunch.
Reminder that this week is the book fair and students are welcome to purchase books. Family night is this Thursday from 5:00 - 7:00.
Students are welcome to participate in exchanging Valentine cards and candy tomorrow when we return from the field trip. The class list went home last week.
Have a great week.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
There is no homework tonight since we had the math test on fractions today.
This week in reading, we will be working on cause and effect where students will be making their own comic strip using that strategy along with the transition words. In writing, students will be finishing their fictional narrative. It is due this Friday. In math, we are beginning a new chapter on geometry where we will be learning about points, lines, line segments, parallel lines, intersecting lines, and perpendicular lines. They will be demonstrating this on their own geometry town. In science, we are starting a new unit on electricity. They will be able to demonstrate a functioning circuit along with a series and parallel circuit.
Reminder that our field trip is tomorrow. Please make sure your child has a disposable packed lunch if you signed on the permission slip for them to bring a lunch.
Reminder that this week is the book fair and students are welcome to purchase books. Family night is this Thursday from 5:00 - 7:00.
Students are welcome to participate in exchanging Valentine cards and candy tomorrow when we return from the field trip. The class list went home last week.
Have a great week.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Update 2/9/2017
Parents,
Students have math homework where they have to complete two problems on pg.445 in their math book. They must use the UPSE sheet we provided for them to complete the problems. It stands for Understand the problem (write down the important information from the problem), Plan (what operation and strategy will you use), Solve (work out the problem), and Explain (write down your answer and how you got it).
Have a good night.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Update 2/8/2017
Parents,
Students have math homework tonight. It is review on math skills that are covered this year. We will be assigning math homework for the next four or five Wednesdays along with the normal Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday nights.
We had scheduled the math test for this Friday but that has been changed due to not being able to teach yesterday's math lesson because of NAEP testing. Due to the field trip on Tuesday, we may push the assessment back to next Thursday.
Have a great night.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
Students have math homework tonight. It is review on math skills that are covered this year. We will be assigning math homework for the next four or five Wednesdays along with the normal Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday nights.
We had scheduled the math test for this Friday but that has been changed due to not being able to teach yesterday's math lesson because of NAEP testing. Due to the field trip on Tuesday, we may push the assessment back to next Thursday.
Have a great night.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Update 2/7/2017
Parents,
There is no math homework tonight. Due to the NAEP testing today, we did not get a chance to cover the math lesson so we couldn't assign it.
Reminders
Candy grams are due tomorrow.
Dining to Donate - Wendy's on base from 5:00 - 8:00 this Thursday
Heroes Book Fair next week. (Family Night Feb. 16, 5:00 - 7:00)
Have a good night.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
There is no math homework tonight. Due to the NAEP testing today, we did not get a chance to cover the math lesson so we couldn't assign it.
Reminders
Candy grams are due tomorrow.
Dining to Donate - Wendy's on base from 5:00 - 8:00 this Thursday
Heroes Book Fair next week. (Family Night Feb. 16, 5:00 - 7:00)
Have a good night.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
Monday, February 6, 2017
Daily Update 2/6/2017
Hi Parents,
Welcome me back to another week of 4th grade! Tonight's homework is page 433 in the textbook. Students are expected to be able to subtract mixed numbers using regroupsing. We went over several different strategies for this, so please be sure and check the ThinkCentral website for help if you need it.
This week, we will continuing working with fractions and will have a test on Friday. We are also continuing to work on writing and publishing our fictional narratives, and in grammar, we're practicing using context clues to determine the meanings of multiple meaning words. In reading, our focus skill is compare and contrast.
Finally, please don't forget about a field trip on February 14. If you haven't yet sent in your permission slip, those are due ASAP. Also, we will have time to exchange valentines that day, Class lists were sent out this afternoon; of course, exchanging valentines is voluntary.
Have a wonderful evening!
Welcome me back to another week of 4th grade! Tonight's homework is page 433 in the textbook. Students are expected to be able to subtract mixed numbers using regroupsing. We went over several different strategies for this, so please be sure and check the ThinkCentral website for help if you need it.
This week, we will continuing working with fractions and will have a test on Friday. We are also continuing to work on writing and publishing our fictional narratives, and in grammar, we're practicing using context clues to determine the meanings of multiple meaning words. In reading, our focus skill is compare and contrast.
Finally, please don't forget about a field trip on February 14. If you haven't yet sent in your permission slip, those are due ASAP. Also, we will have time to exchange valentines that day, Class lists were sent out this afternoon; of course, exchanging valentines is voluntary.
Have a wonderful evening!
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Update 2/1/2017
Parents,
We understand that the students have four days off in a row. However, we did some math review today on adding and subtracting money amounts using decimals and three digit by one digit multiplication and two digit by two digit multiplication practice. Students had plenty of time to finish the assignment but some students did not finish and were told to take it home and finish for homework. Thank you and have a great weekend.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
We understand that the students have four days off in a row. However, we did some math review today on adding and subtracting money amounts using decimals and three digit by one digit multiplication and two digit by two digit multiplication practice. Students had plenty of time to finish the assignment but some students did not finish and were told to take it home and finish for homework. Thank you and have a great weekend.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Update 1/31/2017
Parents,
The students have to complete pg. 427 for math homework tonight. We worked on adding and subtracting mixed numbers with like denominators. The hardest part was converting fractions that are greater than 1 (improper fractions) to mixed numbers to add to the whole numbers that are already in the problem. We did some of this last night. For example, when adding 5 and 3/4 + 2 and 3/4 the whole numbers become 7. The fraction equals 6/4 which will need to be changed back to a mixed fraction. The result is 1 and 2/4 which can now be added to the 7 we already have which is 8 and 2/4.
Reminder, there are still some students who have not handed in the permission slip for the field trip.
Have a good night.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
The students have to complete pg. 427 for math homework tonight. We worked on adding and subtracting mixed numbers with like denominators. The hardest part was converting fractions that are greater than 1 (improper fractions) to mixed numbers to add to the whole numbers that are already in the problem. We did some of this last night. For example, when adding 5 and 3/4 + 2 and 3/4 the whole numbers become 7. The fraction equals 6/4 which will need to be changed back to a mixed fraction. The result is 1 and 2/4 which can now be added to the 7 we already have which is 8 and 2/4.
Reminder, there are still some students who have not handed in the permission slip for the field trip.
Have a good night.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
Monday, January 30, 2017
Daily Update 1/30
Hi Parents!
This is a short week, but we're still packing in lots of learning! Today in math, we worked on renaming mixed numbers as improper fractions, and converting improper fractions to mixed numbers. Students should complete page 421 in their textbooks for homework. Tomorrow, we will learn to add and subtract mixed numbers.
In writing, we're still working on our fictional narratives. Most students have reached the editing and publishing stage, and we look forward to having students present their work to their peers. Additionally, students have been learning about figurative language, specifically similies and metphors, and have now moved on to hyperbole and personification. Students should be able to both identify these in their reading and use them in their writing.
In Social Studies, students are learning all about the Revolutionary War and why it is so important in our country. We've read and watched videos, and students are conducting some independent research on an event or topic of particular interest to them.
Please don't forget that study trip permission slips are due by tomorrow. We must confirm our numbers and order lunches at least two weeks in advance, so if you haven't gotten those forms in, please do so.
Thanks so much for your support. Have a great evening!
This is a short week, but we're still packing in lots of learning! Today in math, we worked on renaming mixed numbers as improper fractions, and converting improper fractions to mixed numbers. Students should complete page 421 in their textbooks for homework. Tomorrow, we will learn to add and subtract mixed numbers.
In writing, we're still working on our fictional narratives. Most students have reached the editing and publishing stage, and we look forward to having students present their work to their peers. Additionally, students have been learning about figurative language, specifically similies and metphors, and have now moved on to hyperbole and personification. Students should be able to both identify these in their reading and use them in their writing.
In Social Studies, students are learning all about the Revolutionary War and why it is so important in our country. We've read and watched videos, and students are conducting some independent research on an event or topic of particular interest to them.
Please don't forget that study trip permission slips are due by tomorrow. We must confirm our numbers and order lunches at least two weeks in advance, so if you haven't gotten those forms in, please do so.
Thanks so much for your support. Have a great evening!
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Daily Update 1/26
Hi Parents!
Tonight's homework is to complete the review test we started in class. Students should have all the odd numbered problems finished and corrected--we went over them in class, and your child had the opportunity to ask questions, if necessary.
Please go over any missed questions with your student and help them complete the odd numbered problems on the review. Students will have a test on this material tomorrow.
Also, please don't forget that we have a study trip to the Onslow Museum on February 14th coming up. All our chaperone slots are filled for now, but if your child hasn't yet returned his/her permission slip, please do that as soon as possible.
Finally, you should have all received a letter about the NAEP testing coming up on February 7. This is a test that is used to provide data about how 4th graders around the country are achieving academically; this will not affect your child's grade, and you will not receive personalized feedback. If you have questions, please feel free to contact your child's teacher or the office.
Have a wonderful evening!
Tonight's homework is to complete the review test we started in class. Students should have all the odd numbered problems finished and corrected--we went over them in class, and your child had the opportunity to ask questions, if necessary.
Please go over any missed questions with your student and help them complete the odd numbered problems on the review. Students will have a test on this material tomorrow.
Also, please don't forget that we have a study trip to the Onslow Museum on February 14th coming up. All our chaperone slots are filled for now, but if your child hasn't yet returned his/her permission slip, please do that as soon as possible.
Finally, you should have all received a letter about the NAEP testing coming up on February 7. This is a test that is used to provide data about how 4th graders around the country are achieving academically; this will not affect your child's grade, and you will not receive personalized feedback. If you have questions, please feel free to contact your child's teacher or the office.
Have a wonderful evening!
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Update 1/25/2017
Parents,
I want to apologize for not having updated the last two or three posts. We did post them but I accidentally posted them on the student blog instead of the parent blog. I have not given up on it. We want to make sure you are kept up-to-date on homework and upcoming events on a regular basis.
Today's homework is a worksheet on multi-step measurement problems like yesterday's homework.
Tomorrow is picture day! Your child must wear their school uniform. If they want to buy the class picture, have your child bring in $10.
Please check out yesterday's post since some important papers went home yesterday.
Thank you.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
I want to apologize for not having updated the last two or three posts. We did post them but I accidentally posted them on the student blog instead of the parent blog. I have not given up on it. We want to make sure you are kept up-to-date on homework and upcoming events on a regular basis.
Today's homework is a worksheet on multi-step measurement problems like yesterday's homework.
Tomorrow is picture day! Your child must wear their school uniform. If they want to buy the class picture, have your child bring in $10.
Please check out yesterday's post since some important papers went home yesterday.
Thank you.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
Update 1/24/2017
Parents,e
The students have a few problems to complete on multi-step measurement word problems. Some students have one problem to do while others have two or three to complete. They should read the problem, draw it out using bar models, and then solve the problem making sure they convert units, if needed. For example, if they had over 60 minutes, they should convert that to hours.
This week we are reading a nonfiction story about the pink dolphin from the Amazon. They will practice compare and contrast along with citing text based evidence from the passage. The students are still working on their fictional narrative.
In math, tomorrow we will do more multi-step measurement word problems, review on Thursday, and test this Friday.
In social studies we are working on historical events for all the regions of the United States.
Reminders on the following that went home with your child today:
- Our fourth graders will be participating in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) on Feb. 7th, 2017.
- Field trip form to the Onslow County Museum on Feb. 14, 2017.
- Classroom group pictures to be taken this Thursday. (Students must wear their school uniform.)
Questions???
Please let us know.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu or mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
The students have a few problems to complete on multi-step measurement word problems. Some students have one problem to do while others have two or three to complete. They should read the problem, draw it out using bar models, and then solve the problem making sure they convert units, if needed. For example, if they had over 60 minutes, they should convert that to hours.
This week we are reading a nonfiction story about the pink dolphin from the Amazon. They will practice compare and contrast along with citing text based evidence from the passage. The students are still working on their fictional narrative.
In math, tomorrow we will do more multi-step measurement word problems, review on Thursday, and test this Friday.
In social studies we are working on historical events for all the regions of the United States.
Reminders on the following that went home with your child today:
- Our fourth graders will be participating in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) on Feb. 7th, 2017.
- Field trip form to the Onslow County Museum on Feb. 14, 2017.
- Classroom group pictures to be taken this Thursday. (Students must wear their school uniform.)
Questions???
Please let us know.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu or mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Update 1/10/2017
Parents,
The students learned about metric units of mass and liquid volume today. It should be an easy assignment today as long as they remember 1,000 grams = 1 kilogram and 1,000 milliliters = 1 liter. They have to complete page 683 and 684 (review) in their math book for homework. They don't have to do # 3 on page 684 since you might not have a protractor at home to complete it. Thanks and have a good night.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
The students learned about metric units of mass and liquid volume today. It should be an easy assignment today as long as they remember 1,000 grams = 1 kilogram and 1,000 milliliters = 1 liter. They have to complete page 683 and 684 (review) in their math book for homework. They don't have to do # 3 on page 684 since you might not have a protractor at home to complete it. Thanks and have a good night.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
Monday, January 9, 2017
Daily Update 1/9
Hi Parents!
Welcome back to another week of 4th grade! We hope you stayed warm and dry this past weekend!
This week in our class, students are continuing to read Our Brother Martin and practice their skills in finding main idea and details and themes in a passage. Students are also continuing to work on planning their fictional narratives and will be beginning to write their rough drafts later in the week. Finally, we are also working on writing similes and metaphors, and students will be reponsible for including figurative language in their finished narratives.
In math, we are working on identifying and comparing units of volume and mass. Tonight's homework is page 663. Please encourage your child to look back into the lesson if they need help with the conversions.
Finally, in science, students are still working on their Animal Lapbook project. We hope to have this finished up by Friday, and will then have a week of testing before beginning a new Social Studies unit.
Have a wonderful evening, and please feel free to contact us with any questions!
Welcome back to another week of 4th grade! We hope you stayed warm and dry this past weekend!
This week in our class, students are continuing to read Our Brother Martin and practice their skills in finding main idea and details and themes in a passage. Students are also continuing to work on planning their fictional narratives and will be beginning to write their rough drafts later in the week. Finally, we are also working on writing similes and metaphors, and students will be reponsible for including figurative language in their finished narratives.
In math, we are working on identifying and comparing units of volume and mass. Tonight's homework is page 663. Please encourage your child to look back into the lesson if they need help with the conversions.
Finally, in science, students are still working on their Animal Lapbook project. We hope to have this finished up by Friday, and will then have a week of testing before beginning a new Social Studies unit.
Have a wonderful evening, and please feel free to contact us with any questions!
Thursday, January 5, 2017
Update 1/5/2016
Parents,
The students have to complete pg.651 in their math book. It is on customary units of lenth. They have to convert feet to inches and yards to feet. Please remind your child to look at the pages before if they forgot how many inches are in a foot or how many feet are in a yard. Thank you.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
The students have to complete pg.651 in their math book. It is on customary units of lenth. They have to convert feet to inches and yards to feet. Please remind your child to look at the pages before if they forgot how many inches are in a foot or how many feet are in a yard. Thank you.
charles.utter@am.dodea.edu mindy.thompson@am.dodea.edu
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Daily Update 1/3
Hi Parents,
Today we started a new math chapter focusing on measurement. Homework tonight is page 645-646. Please encourage your child to look back at pages 643-644 for help.
In writing this week, we will be beginning work on a fictional narrative. Students will progress through the writing process to plan, write, edit, revise, and publish a creative writing piece. Students will also be studying figurative language to include in their writing piece.
In Reading, we are beginning to read My Brother Martin, a biography of MLK Jr. Students will be reading the story with a focus on finding the main idea and supporting details in a reading passage.
Finally, in Science, students are beginning a lapbook project. Students have already chosen and researched an animal and will be creating a reference book showcasing what they've learned. We look forward to seeing the finished products!
Happy New Year! Please let us know if you have any questions.
Today we started a new math chapter focusing on measurement. Homework tonight is page 645-646. Please encourage your child to look back at pages 643-644 for help.
In writing this week, we will be beginning work on a fictional narrative. Students will progress through the writing process to plan, write, edit, revise, and publish a creative writing piece. Students will also be studying figurative language to include in their writing piece.
In Reading, we are beginning to read My Brother Martin, a biography of MLK Jr. Students will be reading the story with a focus on finding the main idea and supporting details in a reading passage.
Finally, in Science, students are beginning a lapbook project. Students have already chosen and researched an animal and will be creating a reference book showcasing what they've learned. We look forward to seeing the finished products!
Happy New Year! Please let us know if you have any questions.
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