Hello Everyone,

As the Holidays rapidly approach,  spend this time spreading compassion to yourself and others.  It is an exciting yet busy time.  With that, things can become somewhat stressful.  A good time to remember to breath and enjoy all the gifts we have in our lives. 

A Warm Thank You: to parents who have helped chaperone and drive on our most recent field trip: Sarah, Emkay, Amanda, and Sasha 

Congratulations to Arielle who is the proud winner of the Mountain Spelling Bee.  Way to go Arielle, we're so proud of you!!

Ear Buds:! We need 'em!  If you can send your child with some for his or her desk that would be ideal. If you are able to donate a pair or two we would appreciate that, too.

Popcorn and Hot Cocoa Celebration: on the last day, Thursday, before break. If you can contribute, please let Beth and/or Krissy know.

Behavior/student posture incentive plan: we will continue our plan this trimester with popsicle sticks in order to earn individual points as well as points for the class for popcorn and a movie.  Each student is given 2 popsicle sticks at the start of every day.  Students who keep their popsicle sticks throughout the day receive points as does the class.  The loss of a popsicle stick or sticks results when a student is disrespectful, talks during instruction, blurts out, doesn't follow directions, disrupts, passes notes, or uses the bathroom unnecessarily to avoid class, for example.  Students who lose 2 sticks in a day are given an "uh oh" sheet filled out by the teacher to inform home of what happened and why. Your parent initial is respectfully requested on these, and they are to be returned the next day by the student.  The hope is to encourage high student posture and to keep communications with home open.  If you are not seeing "uh oh" sheets, your student is on target.  If you have received such a sheet talk to your child to set expectations.  And, please, feel free to contact me as well if you need further explanation. 

ELA: we are reading/analyzing our literature book: Sign of the Beaver.  We are working on responses to literature and jots (note taking from the text and elaboration).  In addition, we continue to honor our VIP each week and listen and respond to presentations by students. 

Lucy Calkin's Reading Homework: please look for reading homework over the month. We will be researching events prior to The American Revolution which is the theme/topic of this unit of study. More of our online links: 

Give me liberty or give me death speech:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHo-3LEcgQE

Sam Adam’s speech:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJ-FWHN3ljI

No more king!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-9pDZMRCpQ

Revere and Dawes Warn of British Attack

Paul Revere Engraving

Boston Massacre:
Captain Preston Testimony

SC Symphony: daily musical compositions are introduced and enjoyed every morning.

Mindfulness: best practices in mindfulness are being incorporated in our classroom this year.

Harmony: best practices school-wide curriculum for building a strong social-emotional community within our classrooms.

AR Reading: Accelerated Reader continues to be an important part of our reading program.  Students are reading appropriate AR books found through the AR book find link and then quizzing on them within 24 hours of finishing their book.  It is critical to support your child in book selection (most books are in our school and classroom libraries) and to remind them to read, read, read whenever the opportunity arises--in the car, while waiting for an appt., to and from school, before bed time, on a Sunday in your jammies, etc.  These books should travel to and from the classroom in a daily fashion for classroom DEAR (drop everything and read) sessions as well as nightly reading homework and beyond.  Students have a goal of 14 points for the second trimester.  Each book has a certain amount of points it is worth.  This information is listed with reading level and appropriateness (grade school, middle school, high school, for example).  Points per book range from 3 to 5, generally, with longer books being worth more points.  On an average this is going to mean your child is reading anywhere from 3-5 books a Trimester. That said, help your child select books that are on their reading level (their latest DRA2 level), and have high interest for them.  This will allow them to accomplish reading books from start to finish successfully.
    
Math: we are working on fractions in both 4th and 5th grade. Please check your child's planner for specific page numbers. We will continue to review these concepts.  POM solving and presentations (problem of the month) continue. Silicon Valley Math Initiative (SVMI) MARS tasks continue all year.

**Keep Practicing: students are expected to have their times tables memorized. 

Science: wrap up of electromagnets with assessments in the month of December. New unit of study--Solid Earth will begin in January.

Social Studies: Dovetail with Lucy Calkin's reading program on special research projects (individual and group) on the events prior to The American Revolution.

Writing: summary writing continues throughout the year and persuasive essays and debates center around the events prior to The American Revolution. 

Grammar: Study of various grammar: prepositions, nouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives. Figurative language: simile, personification, hyperbole, alliteration, onomatopoeia.

Upcoming Announcements/Events:  
Dec. 20--11:00 Holiday Sing
Dec. 22 - Jan. 5 Winter Break

Thank you for supporting me and the growth of your child in every way.


Warmly,

Mrs.  Y.

Hello Everyone,

I hope you all had a delightful Thanksgiving and break. It's important to rest, regroup and spend time with friends and family. 

Behavior/student posture incentive plan: we will continue our plan this trimester with popsicle sticks in order to earn individual points as well as points for the class for popcorn and a movie.  Each student is given 2 popsicle sticks at the start of every day.  Students who keep their popsicle sticks throughout the day receive points as does the class.  The loss of a popsicle stick or sticks results when a student is disrespectful, talks during instruction, blurts out, doesn't follow directions, disrupts, passes notes, or uses the bathroom unnecessarily to avoid class, for example.  Students who lose 2 sticks in a day are given an "uh oh" sheet filled out by the teacher to inform home of what happened and why. Your parent initial is respectfully requested on these, and they are to be returned the next day by the student.  The hope is to encourage high student posture and to keep communications with home open.  If you are not seeing "uh oh" sheets, your student is on target.  If you have received such a sheet talk to your child to set expectations.  And, please, feel free to contact me as well if you need further explanation. 

ELA: we will start reading/analyzing our literature book: Sign of the Beaver.  We are working on jots (note taking from the text and elaboration).  In addition, we continue to honor our VIP each week and listen and respond to presentations by students and practice writing friendly letters. 

Lucy Calkin's Reading Homework: please look for reading homework over the month. We will be researching events prior to The American Revolution which is the theme/topic of this unit of study. Some of our online links: 

Give me liberty or give me death speech:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHo-3LEcgQE

Sam Adam’s speech:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJ-FWHN3ljI

No more king!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-9pDZMRCpQ

SC Symphony: daily musical compositions are introduced and enjoyed every morning.

Mindfulness: best practices in mindfulness are being incorporated in our classroom this year.

Harmony: best practices school-wide curriculum for building a strong social-emotional community within our classrooms.

AR Reading: Accelerated Reader continues to be an important part of our reading program.  Students are reading appropriate AR books found through the AR book find link and then quizzing on them within 24 hours of finishing their book.  It is critical to support your child in book selection (most books are in our school and classroom libraries) and to remind them to read, read, read whenever the opportunity arises--in the car, while waiting for an appt., to and from school, before bed time, on a Sunday in your jammies, etc.  These books should travel to and from the classroom in a daily fashion for classroom DEAR (drop everything and read) sessions as well as nightly reading homework and beyond.  Students have a goal of 14 points for the second trimester.  Each book has a certain amount of points it is worth.  This information is listed with reading level and appropriateness (grade school, middle school, high school, for example).  Points per book range from 3 to 5, generally, with longer books being worth more points.  On an average this is going to mean your child is reading anywhere from 3-5 books a Trimester. That said, help your child select books that are on their reading level (their latest DRA2 level), and have high interest for them.  This will allow them to accomplish reading books from start to finish successfully.
    
Math: we are working on division in 4th and 5th grade. We will then be enbarking on fractions before break. Please check your child's planner for specific page numbers. We will continue to review these concepts.  POM solving and presentations (problem of the month) continue. Silicon Valley Math Initiative (SVMI) MARS tasks continue all year.

**Keep Practicing: students are expected to have their times tables memorized. 

Science: wrap up of electromagnets with assessments in the month of December. New unit of study--Solid Earth will begin in January.

Social Studies: Dovetail with Lucy Calkin's reading program on special research projects (individual and group) on the events prior to The American Revolution.

Writing: summary writing continues throughout the year and persuasive essays and debates center around the events prior to The American Revolution. 

Grammar: Study of various grammar: prepositions, nouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives. Figurative language: simile, personification, hyperbole, alliteration, onomatopoeia.

Upcoming Announcements/Events:  
Dec. 6--6:30 Parent Club meeting
Dec. 8--6-8:30 Holiday Night
Dec. 14--12:00  Mt. Spelling Bee 
Dec. 14--7:00 3rd Play
Dec. 20--11:00 Holiday Sing
Dec. 22 - Jan. 5 Winter Break

Thank you for supporting me and the growth of your child in every way.

Warmly,

Mrs. Young

Hello Everyone,

I hope you all enjoyed the three-day weekend and this delightful fall weather.

Early Dismissal All Week: Due to parent teacher student conferences, students are dismissed from school at 12:30 M-F this week. 

Report Cards: will be given out at your conference time and gone over with parents and their child.

Conferences: Thank you for signing up for a conference with your child.  My goal with conferences is to keep it positive and shine the light on all the wonderful things about your child, of which there are many! Then, if need be, we will look at areas that need improvement and steps to take to do so.  Every child should be able to leave this conference with their head held high feeling good about themselves and knowing more about their learning style and how to work with their unique gifts and challenges. 

ELA: we beginning reading/analyzing our literature book: Sign of the Beaver. In addition, we continue to honor our VIP each week and listen to presentations by students. 

SC Symphony: daily musical compositions are introduced and enjoyed every morning.

Mindfulness: Best practices in mindfulness are being incorporated into our classroom this year.

Harmony: best practices school-wide curriculum for building a strong social-emotional community within our classrooms.

AR Reading: Accelerated Reader continues to be an important part of our reading program.  Students are reading appropriate AR books found through the AR book find link and then quizzing on them within 24 hours of finishing their book.  It is critical to support your child in book selection (most books are in our school and classroom libraries) and to remind them to read, read, read whenever the opportunity arises--in the car, while waiting for an appt., to and from school, before bed time, on a Sunday in your jammies, etc.  These books should travel to and from the classroom in a daily fashion for classroom DEAR (drop everything and read) sessions as well as nightly reading homework and beyond.  Students have a goal of 14 points for this first trimester.  Each book has a certain amount of points it is worth.  This information is listed with reading level and appropriateness (grade school, middle school, high school, for example).  Points per book range from 3 to 5, generally, with longer books being worth more points.  On an average this is going to mean your child is reading anywhere from 10+ books a Trimester (depending on length and difficulty). That said, help your child select books that are on their reading level, and have high interest for them.  This will allow them to accomplish reading books from start to finish successfully.

4th Math: The four operations--1 digit multiplication, division concepts
    
5th Math: mental math and word problems continue and multi-digit operations.  Please check your child's planner for specific page numbers. We will continue to review these concepts.  We will start our 3rd POM (problem of the month). Tests for 4th and 5th will occur before Thanksgiving break. 

**Keep Practicing: students were expected to have their times tables memorized by the end of last week.  If your child has not recited these to you and returned the checklist, please do so asap.  In order for your child to be successful with the math in the 4th and 5th grade levels, it is important to have these skills down.  Please have some fun with these and have your child rehearse daily so that they can test on these math facts. As your child tests on each one, please check off and sign the checklist sheet and return it to our classroom. Thank you.

Science: electromagnetism.

Social Studies: Deep dive into American Revolution informational texts, writing debates.

Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar: continual.

Upcoming Announcements/Events: 
Nov. 13--report cards due 
Nov. 13-17--Parent Teacher Child Conferences
Nov. 22-24--Thanksgiving break

Thank you for supporting me and the growth of your child in every way.

Warmly,

Mrs. Young

Hello Parents,

I use signup genius for conferences. I will be releasing the link this coming weekend so that you can sign up for a conference slot.

ELA: we are reading/analyzing our literature books: The Tiger Rising and Wringer. In addition, we continue to honor our VIP each week and listen to presentations by students and practice active listening skills. 

DRA2: we have completed the DRA2 testing--reading and writing comprehension assessments.  This is a new version of the DRA that has been used in past years. It is aligned to the common core, thus making the assessment rubric very rigorous. Please remember that our students have not changed rather the measure that is being used has taken a steep climb upwards.  That said, you may find that your student is reading at a lower grade level than before. This assessment weights reading fluency/rate heavily.  It also puts an emphasis on comprehension--and the writing portion of the assessment. Example: if your student is a slower reader, we drop them down to a "good fit" book where they can read smoothly with 97% or higher accuracy.  If your student is a smooth reader but struggles with written expression, that will also effect their score.  We are doing a lot of reading and writing this year so students are getting instruction to boost them in proficiency, practice and skill.  This is one measure of a student and works in part with all the other assessments we do to determine where they are.  My advice, relax, we will look at the data together and discuss things to support your little doodle at conferences if that is necessary.  All students in this class are intelligent, competent and working hard toward real attainable goals.

SC Symphony: daily musical compositions are introduced and enjoyed every morning along with active listening skills.

Harmony: best practices school-wide curriculum for building a strong social-emotional community within our classrooms.

AR Reading: Accelerated Reader continues to be an important part of our reading program.  Students are reading appropriate AR books found through the AR book find link and then quizzing on them within 24 hours of finishing their book.  It is critical to support your child in book selection (most books are in our school and classroom libraries) and to remind them to read, read, read whenever the opportunity arises--in the car, while waiting for an appt., to and from school, before bed time, on a Sunday in your jammies, etc.  These books should travel to and from the classroom in a daily fashion for classroom DEAR (drop everything and read) sessions as well as nightly reading homework and beyond.  Students have a goal of 14.5 points for this first trimester.  Each book has a certain amount of points it is worth.  This information is listed with reading level and appropriateness (grade school, middle school, high school, for example).  Points per book range from 3 to 5, generally, with longer books being worth more points.  On an average this is going to mean your child is reading anywhere from 3-5 books by November 1. That said, help your child select books that are on their reading level, and have high interest for them.  This will allow them to accomplish reading books from start to finish successfully.
    
Math: we have been practicing mental math strategies on classwork and homework. This week we begin word problems and the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.  Please check your child's planner for specific page numbers. We will continue to review these concepts.  We have started a new POM (problem of the month).  

In addition, students are expected to have their times tables memorized by Nov. 4.  If your child isn't saying times tables in the car on the way to and from school and every night for a 5 minute run through (and driving you a bit crazy), something is amiss.  These are goals that were set in early September.  In order for your child to be successful with the math in this grade level, it is important to have these skills down.  Please have some fun with these and have your child rehearse daily so that they can test on these math facts by the end of the month. The blue binder has a checklist sheet to help you test your child on each 1 of the times tables (2's-12's) this week. As your child tests on each one, please check off and return this sheet by Nov. 4th. Thank you.

Science: experiments with electricity, circuits.

Social Studies: Colonies, slavery.

Writing and Grammar: we will work on summary writing this week and next.

Upcoming Announcements/Events: 
Oct. 31--Halloween Parade 8:45 a.m.
and 4th Grade Halloween Celebration at 12:45
Nov. 1--staff development day, no school
Nov. 8--board meeting
Nov. 10--Veteran's Day, no school
Nov. 13--report cards 
Nov. 13-17--parent Teacher conferences
Nov. 22-24--Thanksgiving break

Thank you for supporting me and the growth of your child in every way.

Warmly,

Mrs. Young

Hello Parents,

Please see the detailed list below of important dates to have on your calendar for October and November. Our make up Back to School Night is scheduled for Wednesday October 25 at 5:30.

ELA: Lucy Calkin's reader's workshop on a daily basis. It is important to be sure your child is reading 40 minutes nightly and applying the strategies taught in class. We are focusing on theories about our characters.

Read Aloud books: Wringer, The Tiger Rising, Indian in the Cupboard

SC Symphony: daily musical compositions are introduced and enjoyed every morning.

Harmony: best practices school-wide curriculum for building a strong social-emotional community within our classroom.

AR Reading: Accelerated Reader continues to be an important part of our reading program.  Students are reading appropriate AR books found through the AR book find link and then quizzing on them within 24 hours of finishing their book.  It is critical to support your child in book selection (most books are in our school and classroom libraries) and to remind them to read, read, read whenever the opportunity arises--in the car, while waiting for an appt., to and from school, before bed time, on a Sunday in your jammies, etc.  These books should travel to and from the classroom in a daily fashion for classroom DEAR (drop everything and read) sessions as well as nightly reading homework and beyond.  Students have a goal of 14 points for this first trimester.  Each book has a certain amount of points it is worth.  This information is listed with reading level and appropriateness (grade school, middle school, high school, for example).  Points per book range from 3 to 5, generally, with longer books being worth more points.  On an average this is going to mean your child is reading anywhere from 3-5 books by November 1.  That said, help your child select books that are on their reading level, and have high interest for them.  This will allow them to accomplish reading books from start to finish successfully.
    
Math: 4th the 4 operations; 5th the order of operations

In addition, students are expected to have their times tables memorized by the end of October (2's through 12's).  If your child isn't saying times tables in the car on the way to and from school and every night for a 5 minute run through (and driving you a bit crazy), something is amiss.  These are goals that were set in early September.  In order for your child to be successful with the math in this grade level, it is important to have these skills down.  Please have some fun with these and have your child rehearse daily so that they can test on these math facts by the end of the month. multiplication music

Science: Experiments with magnets and electricity.

Social Studies: Early colonial settlements

Writing and Grammar and Spelling: Weekly lessons, word work and quizzes

Upcoming Announcements: 
Oct. 17--Picture Day 
Oct. 20--Movie Night 6 p.m.
Oct. 25--4/5 Back to School Night 5:30
Oct. 31--Halloween Parade 8:45
Nov. 1--Staff Development Day, no school
Nov. 8--Board Meeting
Nov. 10--Veteran's Day, no school
Nov. 13--Report Cards
Nov. 13 - 17-- 12:35 early dismissal for Parent Teacher conferences 
Nov. 17 Turkey Trot 8:30
Nov. 22-24--Thanksgiving Break

Thank you in advance for supporting me and the growth of your child in every way.

Warmly,

Mrs. Young

Hello Everyone,

I hope you enjoyed this beautiful weekend and our Indian summer weather.

ELA: We are continuing our Lucy Calkin's reader's workshop on a daily basis. It is important to be sure your child is reading 40 minutes nightly and applying the strategies taught in class. We are focusing on a main character's: traits, desires, and motivations. The story arc is being discussed and studied. 

Read Aloud books: Wringer and The Tiger Rising

AR Reading: Accelerated Reader continues to be an important part of our reading program.  Students are reading appropriate AR books found through the AR book find link and then quizzing on them within 24 hours of finishing their book.  It is critical to support your child in book selection (most books are in our school and classroom libraries) and to remind them to read, read, read whenever the opportunity arises--in the car, while waiting for an appt., to and from school, before bed time, on a Sunday in your jammies, etc.  These books should travel to and from the classroom in a daily fashion for classroom DEAR (drop everything and read) sessions as well as nightly reading homework and beyond.  Students have a goal of 14.5 points for this first trimester.  Each book has a certain amount of points it is worth.  This information is listed with reading level and appropriateness (grade school, middle school, high school, for example).  Points per book range from 3 to 5, generally, with longer books being worth more points.  On an average, this is going to mean your child is reading anywhere from 3-5 books by November 1.  That said, help your child select books that are on their reading level, and have high interest for them.  This will allow them to accomplish reading books from start to finish successfully.    
4th Math: factors, multiples and divisibility. Please check your child's planner for specific page numbers for homework.  
5th Math: We will continue to review mental math multiplication strategies with 10's, 100's and 1000's as well as exponents. Division will be started this week. 

In addition, students are expected to have their times tables memorized by the end of October (2's through 12's).  If your child isn't saying times tables in the car on the way to and from school and every night for a 5 minute run through (and driving you a bit crazy), something is amiss.  These are goals that were set in early September.  In order for your child to be successful with the math in this grade level, it is important to have these skills down.  Please have some fun with these and have your child rehearse daily so that they can test on these math facts by the end of the month.  multiplication music

4th Science: Experiments with magnets and electricity continue.

Social Studies: Early colonies are studied in depth through History Alive text book.

Writing and Grammar:  FANBOYS, interjections, personal narratives

Spelling and Vocabulary: weekly review and unit tests. 

Thank you in advance for supporting me and the growth of your child in every way.

Have a stellar week!

Warmly,

Mrs. Young

Hello Everyone,

I wanted to thank all of you for your understanding with my absence last week due to a family emergency. I will confirm our October date for the 4/5 Back to School Night in the next few days. Although I missed the play, I know the kids did such a nice job with it--good news travels fast.  Thank you to all the parents and staff members who contributed to this wonderful event and the cast party. We are so fortunate to have the arts so visibly supported here at Mountain.  The kids really shine with these opportunities.

ELA: We will continue to build a reading life with good-fit books of high interest and appropriate reading levels. 30-40 minutes of nightly reading is recommended. Reader's Workshop: Lucy Calkin's curriculum with Read Aloud books: The Tiger Rising and Wringer.

Math: homework on factors, multiples and divisibility will continue each night this week as we prepare for our test on this unit this Friday. Please check your child's planner for specific page numbers. We will continue to review our concepts. 5 minutes of math facts practice each night. Multiplication Music

Science: Experiments with magnets and electricity continue.

Social Studies: We will continue our study of the American Revolution and the events that lead up to it and beyond.

Writing and Grammar: weekly vocabulary/spelling word work, grammar (FANBOYS) and editing. Narrative essay.


Have a great week!

Warmly,

Mrs. Young

Hello Everyone,

Important announcements:


"The American Revolution" Opening Night: Thursday Sept. 28 at 7 p.m.  Actors arrive at the school at 6:30.  School performance Friday Sept. 29 at 11 a.m.
Cast Party: Friday Sept. 29 from 12:20 - 1:15. Thank you to those who have volunteered in any way for the play and the cast party. To volunteer to help with our play, click here

Thank you Beth and Sarah for helping with costumes, lines and the cast party!!!

**We're off script! All lines and songs have to be memorized. Please see email for costume needs.

**Back to School Night: Wednesday September 27. From 6-6:30 Ms. M. will meet all new 2017-18 parents in the PAC room for a Mountain School orientation meeting. From 6:30-7:00 parent mentors arrive for Parent Mentor program. Teachers will give classroom presentations for everyone at 7:00 and again at 7:30. This is a parent curriculum night, so please arrange child care. 

Student Council speeches are due this Thursday: students deliver their speeches on October 5 in the PAC room.

See you for Back to School Night and the play!

Best,

Heather

Hello Everyone,

I hope you all had an enjoyable weekend.

Reminders:

4th grade students need to practice math facts music to mastery by the end of October. 5 minutes each night as homework is assigned. 5th graders should have these memorized, but should brush up on them if they need the review. Click here

"The American Revolution" Opening Night: Thursday Sept. 28 at 7 p.m.  Actors arrive at the school at 6:30.  School performance Friday Sept. 29 at 11 a.m.
Cast Party: Friday Sept. 29 from 12:20 - 1:15. Thank you to those who have volunteered in any way for the play and the cast party. To volunteer to help with our play, click here

**Please make sure your child is rehearsing lines and songs over the coming weeks. We will rehearse at school, but the additional practice is so important to student success.

**Back to School Night: Wednesday September 27. At 6:15 Ms. M. will meet all families in the PAC room with current Mt. topics, presentation and discussion--all parents are encouraged to attend. Then, teachers will give classroom presentations for everyone at 7:00 and again at 7:30. 

Field Trip: The Tech Museum

Fri. September 22 from 8:15-12:00. Drivers needed. Please be sure that you have filled out the necessary DMV paperwork with the office. Permission slips went home last week. I select drivers on a first-come-first-serve basis. Once we have selected drivers, we will assign students to cars. If you still need to return the permission slip, please do so asap. There is a $6.50 fee per student this year.

Simplicity of Electricity Lab

We leave school at 8:15 sharp so that we arrive at the museum in San Jose at 9:00. We will gather on Park Avenue and then go into the museum as a group. A brief orientation will follow where we will receive our wristbands and tech tags. Our Simplicity of Electricity Lab begins at 9:30 and runs 90 minutes. We will visit the exhibits and have lunch in the park across the street. We head back to school at 12:00.

For tech parking and info

All students need a parent signature on their planner each night and a parent initial on the reading homework when it comes home. Please be sure to check with your child.

All students are expected to bring their blue binders, red "My Reading Life" folder, and AR book home and back to school daily.

Student Council Election packet coming home Monday: 4th and 5th grade can run for secretary. There is an application and speech guidelines in the Monday folder. Speeches are on the calendar for October 5 in the PAC room.

ELA: We are continuing our reader's workshop and the study of the American Revolution, vocabulary, spelling and grammar.

Math: 4th and 5th place value, rounding and estimating, factors and multiples and prime factorization. Please check your child's planner for specific page numbers for homework assignments.  In an effort to keep everyone organized, binders will be cleaned out upon the completion of a unit of study and old lessons and papers will be paper clipped together and sent home. You may choose to keep papers in a drop folder or file at home if you like.

4th Science: We will continue our study of magnets this week. We experimented with permanent and temporary magnets and we will learn about north and south poles, and how magnets attract and repel. If your child is in Mr. Halbig's class as a 5th grader this year, please check his blog for further information.

Social Studies: We will continue our study of the American Revolution.

Writing: Narrative essays are beginning this week.

Vocab./Grammar: we will rehearse exclamatory, declarative, imperative, interrogative in conjunction with simple, compound, and complex sentences in the coming weeks. Daily spelling homework will be assigned each Monday and wrap up with a quiz on Friday. Prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections have been introduced.

Enjoy your week!

With Gratitude,

Mrs. Young