Week of December 15th

'Twas the week before Christmas Break in Room 402...

Ride the Weekly Wave:

Math-We will continue our unit on fractions this week as we look at creating equivalent fractions and making common denominators to compare fractions!

Reading-We will be doing some fun Christmas-themed activities this week such as comparing different versions of “Twas the Night before Christmas,” decoding Christmas carol synonyms, reading and writing a recipe for fudge…YUM, and more!

ELA/Writing-In Writer’s Workshop, we will be looking at a mentor Action Plan and working on our Action Plan note cards:

#1-Problem (using our research) #2-Our Plan for ACTION!!

Social Studies-We will be reviewing the Declaration of Independence for our test on Friday through some interactive activities/songs! We will begin learning about the battles of the Revolution!

Science-IT’S ELECTRIC!! We will begin our new unit on Electricity through exploring circuits hands-on and completing a Christmas-themed STEM activity using Christmas lights!

News from the Beach:

Upcoming Events:  

·       Tuesday, December 16^th-PTA/4^th Grade Christmas Program @ 6:30

·       Dec. 18^th-Chickfila Spirit Night

·       Dec 19^th- ½ Day for students (*Class Christmas Party 9:15-10:30*). Look for a letter sent home to order Zaxby’s!!

·       Dec. 19^th-Jan. 4^th CHRISTMAS BREAK

**REMINDER-Your child’s Action Plan Pledge with her idea should be signed! She should start working on carrying out her plan, and the final documentation will be due on January 9^th! Check the rubric, and let me know if you have any questions! We will be doing the write up in class.

Set Sail for…Upcoming Tests/Projects:

·       Friday-Test on the Declaration of Independence (*Study DOI notes in Social Studies notebook)

Homework for the Week:

(please refer to your child's agenda daily for more details-this is only an OUTLINE of what to expect):

·       Read 2 steps (30 minutes) for 100 BC and sign Reading Log *every* night

·       Return Signed Papers by Tuesday *sent home Monday*

·       Fractions Practice Sheets

**CHRISTMAS READING CHALLENGE**

Super Surfer of the Week

Kaleigh is our star student this week for NEVER GIVING UP and the character traits of RESPONSIBILITY, RESPECT, and CREATIVITY in the classroom!!

100 Book Challenge Goals

  Good: 187 steps

  Better: 340 steps