3 weeks to go

We had a FANTASTIC achievement fair. Our class business - Havdallah Hits - made a very nice profit to donate to charity. The students did a wonderful job running this class business.

This week we are "back to normal." We have one final project to complete: a book project. Each student will read a book of his/her choice and create a project about that book. The students will get all project information and requirements on Monday, May 19. This final project is due Monday, June 2.

In math - we will be learning about equations, expressions, equations and expressions with variables, and the order of operations. Our goal is to have the chapter 9 test on Monday, June 2.

In social studies, we will learn about the many different ethnic, religious, and racial groups that live in Ohio.

Friday is Lag B' Omer - and the kids are VERY excited! We will not have homework Thursday night (there is a big bonfire and celebration at the school that evening).

Homework Schedule:

Monday: Start reading project/read book
Math workbook page 9.2
Tuesday: Math review sheet
Wednesday: Math workbook page 9.3

3 days to Achievement Fair!!!

We will have an intense work schedule prior to Wednesdays Achievement Fair. We have to finish the Havdallah candles, fill the spice boxes, wrap the wine glasses, advertise, OH - and still do reading, math, language arts and social studies. WHEW! No rest for the weary. I'm not posting homework for this week - as I'm not sure what we will get to each day. Please check your child's planners - I will have them write assignments there.

See you Wednesday at the Achievement Fair!

Back to "Normal"

Hooray! We are finished with the Achievement Tests! Now we can get back to our regular schedule and homework. This week we will be completing chapter 8 in math. the chapter 8 test will be on Thursday, May 8. We will be working frantically to complete our Havdallah sets. We have to make the candles, finish the glasses and spice boxes, complete the packaging, and ADVERTISE! Wow. That's a lot to do. We will also learn about similies and metaphors. We will read a short story, celebrate Yom Ha Atzmaut, and do homework.


Homework Schedule:

Mon. Math pg. 8.6
Tues. Write and illustrate a similie and a metaphor
Wed. Math review pg. 179 (and self-correct) Study for the math test.
Thurs. Celebrate Yom Ha Atzmaut!

UPDATE: "best laid plans..."

Well, we have been a bit stressed out with the Achievement Tests and have been called upon to do urget work: illusrtations for the 5th grade Writer's Workshop pieces, extra time needed for our class buisness project...

So, the math test that was scheduled for Monday, May 5th will be re-scheduled. Let's aim for Friday, May 9th. **Also, there are several students (you know who you are, and I'll tell you again...)who have MISSING MATH ASSIGNMENTS.** These pages will be given on Friday and are due on Monday (May 5). If there are any problems that arise regarding the completion of missing math work (I understand that things happen, schedules get hectic, etc.) please let me know via email or note sent with your child.

We made many etched wine glasses for our Havdallah sets. The students created fantastic designs and worked very well with the glass etching solution (it is a MAJOR chemical - but creates perfectly safe drinking glasses). Good job 4th grade - we just need to be a bit more relaxed, a bit more calm, a bit more quiet... Patience is the hardest thing to learn.

Welcome Back! We're taking the Achievement Tests!

REMINDER! REMINDER! ALERT! ALERT!

Tonight your child MUST get a good night's sleep.
Tomorrow morning your child MUST have a good, nutritious breakfast and arrive at school on time. We will do some relaxation/anti-test-taking anxiety exercises each morning before we take the achievements tests.

Here is the testing schedule:

Tuesday: Reading Test 9:00-11:30am
Wednesday: Math Test 9:00-11:30 am
Thursday: Writing Test 9:00-11:30 am
Friday: Otis Lennon Test 9:00-11:30 am

Please make sure that your child is well-rested and well-nourished each morning. It really helps to cut down on test-taking anxieties and also helps your child stay focused on the very tedious task of test-taking.

In other news...WE ARE IN BUSINESS! Mrs. Sapp has agreed to provide us with a "start-up" loan for Havdallah Hits. This week we will be creating the spice boxes and etched wine glasses. The packaging design team will create the business cards and print our product bags. The advertizing and marketing team will create scripts for the morning announcements and design posters and fliers to advertize our products.The financial department will calculate the product costs and selling price points for our products, keep tract of our recipts, and keep track of our expenses. Our design department will oversee the manufacturing of our products. ALL of the students will work on making our products.

As you can see, we have a very busy week.

Homework:

Wednesday(due Thursday) Math wkbk. pg. 8.6
Thursday (due Friday) Math book pg 179

***Math Chapter 8 test will be Monday May 5***

Can you believe this?! There are only 28 school days left! Wow!

Countdown to Pesach

Glad to see that everyone survived the great Camp Willson experience. It certainly sounds like the kids had a great time. This week we are focused on practicing for the achievement tests and developing our class buisness "Havdallah Hits." As for homework - there will be no spelling/vocab. as we just have Mon.-Wed. of class time. Thursday we will have model seders. PLEASE LET ME KNOW if your child will be leaving early for Pesach break or returning late. Break begins Thurs. at 2:00 and school resumes Tues. April 29.

Homework: We will have some math pages to do. Please check student planners.

We will also have some classroom "Havdallah Hits" assignments. Again, please check planners as these assignments will be determined by what we accomplish in class


Have a wonderful Pesach!

Camp Willson...and then Thursday and Friday.

It's finally here! The big camping trip at camp Willson will be from Monday-Wednesday of this week. Be sure to double-check the list of "BRING and DO NOT BRING to camp" so that your child is prepared for this camping experience. As for homework and classwork: We will continue to prepare for the Ohio proficiency tests. Homework will be given Thursday night. The assignments are to be determined by the amount of material we cover on Thursday. Please check your child's planner for that assignment. There will be no spelling/vocabulary tests this week (due to cam) or next week (due to model Seders and Pesach break). We will resume spelling/vocabulary tests AFTER achievement tests.