News and Upcoming Events:
9/23
Great News! The two 4th grade classes now have a dedicated cart of 36 Chrome books to use in class. In the past, our class has been able to use a cart only once per week as it had to rotate among many classes. This gives us many new options for using technology in the classroom.
In preparation, please make a Khan Academy account for your child by Tuesday, 9/24. Thank you!
1. Go to khanacademy.org/join
2. Enter class code: 8M8PDZNE
3. Create a username: Please use your child's initials and a 4 digit number for his/her birth month and day.
Example: Maya Anne Angelou April 4, 1928 would be: MAA0404
4. Password: goroom12
All set! It will be very helpful for your child to have small pair of earbuds in class. If possible please have them by Friday 9/27.
9/30 Unassigned Day - School closed
10/9 Unassigned Day- School closed
10/17 Field trip to Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Garden
A huge thank you to the anonymous donor(s) who purchased a portable desk, Swiffer dusters, and markers for our class!
If you would like to make a purchase for our class, please click on the following link. You may have items shipped directly to me at the school's address. Your generosity is appreciated!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3UMPU38TFPSLQ?ref_=wl_share
- Please make sure your child return's his/her (empty) Friday Folder.
- Orchestra students- bring your instruments
Great News! The two 4th grade classes now have a dedicated cart of 36 Chrome books to use in class. In the past, our class has been able to use a cart only once per week as it had to rotate among many classes. This gives us many new options for using technology in the classroom.
In preparation, please make a Khan Academy account for your child by Tuesday, 9/24. Thank you!
1. Go to khanacademy.org/join
2. Enter class code: 8M8PDZNE
3. Create a username: Please use your child's initials and a 4 digit number for his/her birth month and day.
Example: Maya Anne Angelou April 4, 1928 would be: MAA0404
4. Password: goroom12
All set! It will be very helpful for your child to have small pair of earbuds in class. If possible please have them by Friday 9/27.
9/30 Unassigned Day - School closed
10/9 Unassigned Day- School closed
10/17 Field trip to Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Garden
- Students visit hands-on stations to learn how local California Indians used native plants. There are 2 chaperone spots left. This all-day trip takes place outside and involves moderate walking on dirt paths. If you are willing and able to supervise a small group of students, please email me at slc5001@lausd.net. Chaperones will be assigned first come/first serve. Chaperones will need to drive/carpool in private cars with their children.
A huge thank you to the anonymous donor(s) who purchased a portable desk, Swiffer dusters, and markers for our class!
If you would like to make a purchase for our class, please click on the following link. You may have items shipped directly to me at the school's address. Your generosity is appreciated!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3UMPU38TFPSLQ?ref_=wl_share
What's Going On This Week In Class:
Math:
Subtraction with regrouping ; Unpacking multistep word problems.
Fluency with Math Facts
Reading:
Scholastic News: Mari Copeny and the Flint water crisis - Identifying Text Structure
Genre Blackout: Students are challenged to read books from 9 different genres in the first reporting period. Ask your child about his or her progress.
Writing:
Bridge to Terabithia: Students have chosen an end-of-unit in class project to complete and present this week. Ask your child about his/her choice.
Spelling & Vocabulary:
This week's prefixes are ex (out of, outside, from), anti, contra (against).
Our words are:
- export
- expel
- exhale
- extract
- exempt
- antiseptic
- antibacterial
- antonym
- contradict
- counterfeit
Social Studies/ Science:
California regions; Rock Formation and Layers
Arts:
Drama with Ms. Beret on Wednesday
Reminders:
Birthday Celebrations: If you would like to send treats to celebrate your child's birthday, please email me a day or two in advance. Treats must be something small and easy to pass out. We have students with food coloring, nut, dairy, and tree nut allergies. We currently have 35 students in our class. We don't have time for birthday parties - your child will distribute the treat at the end of the day as his/her classmates are leaving the room.
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.
