Happy May!
Word Study
We continued to study doubling ending consonants. We are also reviewing closed, open, VCe, and r-controlled syllables with an emphasis on identifying the vowel sounds and patterns.
Reading Workshop
We got to visit with multiple authors this week. On Wednesday, we joined the School Library Journal for a live-stream with Katherine Applegate, author of the One and Only Ivan. I hope your student enjoyed this book. It is a favorite of mine.
Ms. Applegate talked about her writing process and her new book, Endling ~ The Last. It looks like a good fantasy read. We have an advance release copy which I will be sharing with the class.
Skyping with Katherine Applegate
On Thursday, we met with author Mac Barnett. He was hilarious and engaging for young and old and gave the students a prerelease reading of his newest book.
Mac Barnett
Writing Workshop
We continued to write our letters. I'm pleased with the increased production in just a few days. The content of these letters is really heart warming and will be a nice gift for the class.
Math Workshop
We are focusing on math fact fluency and complex, authentic problems for the remainder of the year. Mastery of fact fluency is the single most important skill for 4th grade. Complex problems will help students understand what a problem is asking and will support their ability to solve problems in multiple ways.
Science
We are working in our small groups with Mrs. McCormick's 5th grade class on a STEAM challenge.
3rd and 5th Graders engineering together
Important Dates & Reminders
May 2018
April 30-May 4 Scholastic Book Fair
4 KidFest, 5-8 p.m.
8 NO School for students or certified staff - Ohio Primary Elections
8 NO School for students or certified staff - Ohio Primary Elections
11 Highbanks field trip with Livingston Elementary - no more chaperones needed
Students need comfortable walking shoes and sack lunches (all disposable).
Please apply sunscreen before students come to school.
18 Field trip to the Columbus Zoo - 6 chaperones needed
Students need comfortable walking shoes and sack lunches (all disposable).
Please apply sunscreen before students come to school.
21 Field Day
Please apply sunscreen before students come to school. I suggest sending LARGE water bottles as well.
28 No School Staff: Memorial Day
Please apply sunscreen before students come to school.
21 Field Day
28 No School Staff: Memorial Day
30 Last Day for Students
30 End of third trimester
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