Classroom News for the Week of February 1

News and Upcoming Events:

• Orchestra is on Monday- Don't forget your instrument.
• Wednesday, February 3 Global Day of Play. Please see flyer coming home on Monday for details. No HW on Wednesday - Have fun and play!
• Thursday, February 4 Family Math Night 6:00 MPR. "No HW" passes to attendees.
• Thursday, February 18 - Grade 4 Spelling Bee. Study list will be sent home on Monday. 

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What's Going On This Week In Class:

Math:

Math- Fractions - Unit fractions; Representing fractions as a whole number x a unit fraction

Accelerated Math (Self-paced practice)

Multiplication Madness (Fact Practice) 

Reading:

Chapters 13- 16 of Bud, Not Buddy; Analysis of author's use of "Show, Not Tell", Using text evidence to support conclusions. 

Figurative language review: Metaphor, simile, hyperbole, personification

Characteristics of Tall Tales - We will be reading "Sally Ann Thunderstorm", "Pecos Bill", and "Paul Bunyan".

 "Genre Genius" for the 2nd reporting period.

Writing:

Student Inquiry Project: Taking notes, Sharing and discussing information in small groups

Brainstorming characters for original Tall Tales

Social Studies/Science:

California Statehood/ "Edison and Light"

Visual Art:

Creating the illusion of space through overlapping shapes and placement on the page.

Reminders:

Tardies:

 Please make sure your child is at school and in line by the 8:06 bell. We try to start the school day at 8:11 promptly. Thank you for your help!

Homework:

Please check your child's Homework Log nightly and sign or initial after the work has been completed. Remind your child that completed homework and the HW log are due in class daily.