Friday, April 28, 2017

                             

	Happy Cinco de Mayo! *Please send in your child’s music selection sheet for next year. It is due Monday, May 1st.
Subject	Learning Targets and Activities for week of:  5/1-5/5
Reading	We having are a great time learning about figurative language. The students know the  difference and can recognize similes, metaphors, and idioms. We are more aware of figurative language in our reading. As well as, creating our own! This past week we watched a silly video about idioms (https://vimeo.com/37200904-The students loved this!)  and played the game “I Have, Who Has?” Next week, we will review 1st and 3rd person point of view, theme, and continue our figurative language review. Students will be tested on these skills Friday, May 5. A study guide for similes, metaphors, and idioms came home Friday, April 28th. Homework: Read for 20 minutes each night.
Writing	Students are using Google Docs to create their report about their culture. We are focusing on taking the information from their notes and developing it into paragraphs. Today we discussed writing a paragraph about the push and pull factors of their culture. Next week, we will develop our contributions and conclusion paragraphs. If your child has not done so already, please have them print a picture of a map where their country is located and the country’s flag. Students have access to a black and white copier here at school. We will also start our tri-fold boards next week. If your family has pictures, clothing, or items they would like to add to their display they are welcome to bring into school. Students will present their projects the afternoon of Wednesday, May 17th from 2:15-2:45. We would love for your family to join us. You may take your child home with their board after the presentation.
Word Study	Skill: -en; -on; -an; -ain Homework due: Wednesday,May 3, 2017 Test: Thursday, May 4, 2017 Students should complete 2 activities from the choice board for lesson 12. Homework due: Thursday, May 4, 2017
Math	Students are continuing to wrap up our geometry study with creating their own Geometry Town. Also, we engaged in real world problem solving such as the chalk experiment. Check out the video! This lesson lended itself to conversations about economics as well as how businesses produce quality products and advertise them. Ask your child about it! http://www.aodmath.com/math/chalk-lines Additionally, we will have a division quiz on Tuesday, May 9th. A study guide will go home on Monday that we will complete in class. Homework Due: No Homework!
	SS/Science: Students did a great job discussing economics. We will be watching a video titled “The Ox-Cart Man” and discuss factors of production. After economics, we will begin science focusing on electricity.

With warm temperatures and the end of 4th grade approaching, we see each year some changes in student behavior. Children are becoming more aware of behaviors and how to “fit in” with other children. We have had many discussions within the classes about the appropriate ways to treat others and inappropriate ways that cause hurt feelings. This also could lend itself to great discussions at home around the dinner table, driving in the car, etc.

Additionally, as the warm weather sets in, the homework will lessen in 4th quarter. We continue to ask that students practice their math facts and read for 20 minutes each night. We want students to be able to enjoy family time and the outdoors these last few weeks.

Reminders & Important Information

Important Dates:

Music Course Selection Sheets - 5-1 (see attached)

Extra Orchestra practice - 5-9 - 8 AM

BOGO Book Fair-5-11

Extra Orchestra practice in school - 5-16 - DON’T FORGET INSTRUMENTS

Immigration Presentations-5-17 2:15-2:45

Last Day of School- 5-25