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December 7-10

Hello 4th grade families,
This week in math we started out all about subtraction. The expectation in fourth grade is that students can use the standard algorithm for addition and subtraction for numbers up to 1,000,000. We reviewed partial difference and then worked with using the standard algorithm. We took an assessment on adding and subtracting using the standard algorithm this week as well. This week we are working on multiplication as comparison, saying that 6x4 is 6 times as many as 4. We are also working on word problems using this idea. The homework for this week will be:
Monday- Worksheet (there are no IXL assignments for this standard)
Tuesday-Thursday- No homework (we will be doing assessments and fun things for Christmas but it would be a good idea to practice math facts still!)

For our Christmas activity we will be making cookies! I will be making it a math activity with division and fractions but it will still be a blast! Keeping this in mind, I will be in need of some items that I am hoping I can borrow from some of you. Items I am hoping we can use this week: Baking pans (3), cookie cutters (Christmas themed if you have them), rolling pins (I only have one so 3 or 4 would be great), any sprinkles, frosting or other cookies decorating items that are not being used in your house. Feel free to e-mail me if you have any of these things we can use or just send them with your students. We will need this items by Wednesday but feel free to send things in Tuesday as well.

Thanks and have a wonderful week! Happy Holidays!

November 30 - December 3

Hello Fourth Grade Families,
It's been another wonderful week here in math! This week was a week of reviewing addition and subtraction. We started reviewing partial sum and partial difference but then dug deep into the standard algorithm for each. I like to show each method side by side so the students can see the two methods and how they are very similar and how the numbers are doing the same thing, we are just writing it in different ways.
I am going to be making a change in homework for Thursdays. Instead of giving an IXL assignment, I want the weekend focus to be practicing math facts. There is a page on this blog that is dedicated to math facts with websites and games (I'll be adding more). I will also send home new games on Thursdays as much as possible. My goal is that instead of worrying about completing an IXL assignment, your student will take that time to practice their math facts. I feel that in the long run, math fact practice will be more beneficial for the students.
The homework for this week will be:
Monday- IXL C.5 Choose numbers with a particular difference
Tuesday- IXL F.8 Mentally add and subtract numbers ending in zeros
Wednesday- IXL D.2 Multiplication facts up to 12: Find the missing factor
Thursday- Math fact practice
Thank you and have a fantastic week!

November 16-19

Hello Fourth Grade Families,
Things are going wonderfully in fourth grade math! Last week we finished up our order of operations and moved into some review. We reviewed 5 different standards which cover place value, comparing, rounding, factors and multiples, and patterns. I will be assessing these this week. For the homework tonight, since we are just reviewing and taking an assessment tomorrow, I want them to pick an IXL assignment that they feel they need to review (covering one of the topics that we have been reviewing). Once again, there is no chosen IXL for tonight (Monday), your student will pick a topic they feel they need to review. Also, tomorrow I will not be assigning homework during Thanksgiving break but I will be sending home a game that practices multiplication facts and I am encouraging them to share it with their families (the rules are attached). Thank you and have a fantastic Thanksgiving!

Help for 5th grade homework

Here are the video links to review partial quotient for fifth grade math homework:
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCKd3C4P6Uk and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVbr0s0lpvU

November 9-12

Hello 4th grade parents,

As first weeks go, I'd say this week was a success! Jumping into the year part way presents some challenges but your children have been great and willing to get down to work. We started the week by reviewing multiples and factors (and discussing the difference between the two). Then we jumped into learning about the order of operations. So far we have found that addition and multiplication are great because of commutative property and associative property. You can add or multiply in any order and get the same answer. Unfortunately that doesn't work the same with subtraction and division. We have worked on doing problems with addition and subtraction together, which must be done left to right (just like when you read), and multiplication and division together, which also go left to right. We just touched on problems with the four operations together and having to do multiplication and division first. We will continue working with order of operations this week.

This next week will also be doing some review. Some of the homework will IXL that your students have already done. If they finish it quickly, they can work on IXL K.1 Find two numbers based on sum and difference for a challenge. Thanks!

Have a wonderful week!

Holly Neal

P.S. I was very impressed by the math fact games your students found or created! We have been having fun playing them in class!

Math fact games

Here is a great list of games to practice math facts and you only need a deck of cards or dice!
http://www.granby.k12.ct.us/uploaded/faculty/wyzika/Dice_and_Card_Games_to_Practice_Math_Facts.pdf

Hello from Mrs. Neal!

Hello all!
I just wanted to shoot out another hello before school starts tomorrow. First off, I'm super grateful for the parents who are signing up to volunteer. I still have some times available for math facts, Mondays from 9:55-10:55, Tuesdays from 8:20-9:20, 9:55-10:55, and 11:15-12:15, and Wednesdays from 8:20-9:20 and 11:15-12:15. If you can volunteer during any of these times I would greatly appreciate it!

Also as a reminder, homework is listed for this week under the homework tab. Thanks and I look forward to teaching your kids!

Novemeber 2

Hello Parents!

The Halloween parade and party were great fun. All of the students looked great in their costumes. I especially want to thank all of the parents that helped by sending in snacks and for those that stopped by. I think that all of the students had a blast. 

This week we will begin a new project. For the entry even our 4th and 5th graders will be walking off campus on Monday afternoon. We will be walking to view and discuss the old A&K construction yard that is located behind Taco Bell. It is a very short walk. We will not be ON the site, but will be in a position to view and discuss a few things that will directly relate to our new project. It looks like a chance of rain, of course, so send umbrellas and rain jackets with them. We won't be out long, 45 minutes at the longest!

In math, we will continue our work with factors and multiples. We will also continue our Math Fact practice. I have added a new page to the blog. It lists out all of the math fact practice standards on IXL. The standards are split up by grade. Students that need extra practice on Math Facts are encouraged to use the appropriate IXL standard (whether it is in their grade or not). For example, a student that is stuck on a particular addition or subtraction high number can use appropriate IXL standard listed. 

As mentioned in last week's post please have your student check at home for the library book that is missing. It is called, "From Under Sun Mountain." This book really needs to be returned to the library as soon as possible. I will also remind the students in class this week.

Have a great week!
Mrs. Zimmerman

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween Everyone!

I am looking for a missing library book that I brought in for one of our projects. It is called,"From Under Sun Mountain." We have checked all cubbies and shelves here at school. I would appreciate it if you could have your students check at home also.

This week students are continuing work on the Economic lessons began last week.

Thursday the school will celebrate Halloween.

Please remember the following information about costumes:

• Kids can wear Halloween costumes to school on Thursday, October 29. 
• No scary or bloody masks are allowed and all masks must be removed during class time. 
• Costumes must cover as much skin as school uniforms do.  Parents will be called to bring a school uniform if costumes violate the dress code.

The school Halloween Parade will be at 11:00.

Our Halloween Party will be at 2:30. Please contact Racquel if you have specific party questions.

Have a great week and Happy Halloween!

Mrs. Zimmerman

Quizlet Link

Hello students,

As promised here is the Quizlet Link for the Economics information we have learned this week.

Please remember that on Monday you will be completing the quiz as part of your grade in this unit.

Have a wonderful weekend,

Mrs. Zimmerman

Welcome to 2nd Quarter!

Hi Everyone!

Thank you to all of the parents and family members that attended our map presentations. I think it was a big success.

I cannot believe how fast the first quarter went!

The students started a new elective this afternoon, Drama with Mrs. Berg. It sounded like they had a great time.

Friday is also Parent Teacher Conferences. I sent out email invites to sign up for conference times last week. Please contact me if you did not receive one so that I can resend your email.

It is also Book Fair Week. Our class will be going on Tuesday to visit the Book Fair. While there students will have an opportunity to browse through the books, make a Wish List, and purchase books if they have money.

The Book Fair will be open for students, parents, guardians and friends to come shop during the following days/times: 

• Monday - Thursday October 19-22  ~ 7:45a to 8:30a, 11:30a-2:30p and 3:45p-4:30p

• No 3:45-4:30 shift on Thursday because it's Family Night

• MONSTER HAIR DAY is Thursday the 22nd! Students may come to school that day with crazy monster hair. 
•  Family Night is Thursday, October 22 from 6-8 pm
  
  Have an amazing week!
  
  Mrs. Zimmerman
   
  
   

Hello! Hello!

Hello Everyone,

Behavior Charts:
Due to some issues of keeping all students on task I will be implementing new clip charts in my room. Having the visual reminder within the room should help with these concerns more effectively than Class Dojo.

Just a quick overview:

There are five levels. The middle level is the daily starting point. Students will then be directed to move their clip up or down based on their actions in class. I will be watching for students to be on task, demonstrating the Tribes agreements, and other actions.

If a student moves their clip down more than one then I will contact parents via email. Additional emails may be sent if a student's behavior warrants it.

I have a clip chart that will be used for 3rd and 5th grade as well.

Math: In math this week, we will continue work with addition and subtraction using partial sums/differences and standard algorithm to solve. We will also add in review of previous standards to prepare for the quiz on Thursday. 

Projects:
In projects, students will be working on the Nevada maps. We will be using the Star Board to trace Nevada onto our tag board and begin work on the maps.

Looking forward to another great week,

Mrs. Zimmerman
 

Challenge!

Hello!

I have updated the homework page with this week's assignments.

I would also like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that the school collects Box Tops for Education. Mrs. Marsh's Kindergarten class has challenged everyone to see which classes can collect the most Box Tops. Please help collect Box Tops and send them in with your student.

Mrs. Zimmerman

Week of September 14

Hello Everyone!

Math-

This week in the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade math classes we will be taking a break on introducing new information to review all previous concepts. Over the weekend Ms. Williams and I met with Mr. Lewis to discuss our progress so far and fine tune our plans for implementing Math Facts in the classroom.

Ms. Williams and I decided that it would benefit the most students to review our concepts covered so far to ensure that all students completely understand the material before we continue.

In 3rd grade this means reviewing place value, rounding, number forms, partial sum and partial difference.

In 4th grade we will be stepping back to review partial sum and partial difference to better understand how it applies to addition and subtraction in the standard algorithm. This should be review from last year. By the end of the week students will be able to solve multi-digit addition and subtraction problems using both methods.

In 5th grade we will be reviewing partial products in order to better understand the process behind multiplication in the standard algorithm. By the end of the week students will be able to answer multiplication problems using both methods.

After talking to Mr. Lewis, I have also decided to postpone the hard copy requirement. Students need to complete work on paper as necessary to complete problems on IXL but it does not need to be turned in. I will let you know if or when this changes during the year.

Projects- 

In projects students will continue progress on their Who Would Move to Nevada? research. After notes are approved students will begin work on their essay rough drafts which are the summation of their group's research.  Students will also begin producing their timeline items.

Looking forward to another great week,
Mrs. Zimmerman

Hello! Hello!

Hey there!

Big things are happening this week! In Math the fourth graders will be having their first quiz. We will spend the week reviewing our previous concepts then have our quiz on Thursday. Students will also complete their group plan and begin research after it is approved for their first Social Studies project.

I have a quick side note on homework. It is very important for students to complete homework assignments. I use the information provided from these assignments to determine areas that students need additional help with during class time. I have several students that have not completed any homework. This is not good. Students will still be expected to complete these sections on IXL.

Beginning next week, students that do not complete homework will be sent to study hall. They will continue to attend study hall until all missing homework is complete. I do not wish to send students to study hall. Please help remind your students to complete their homework. All homework information is available here on the blog on the homework page.

One update to my homework policy is how I will be grading it. I will grade homework (specifically IXL) on a weekly basis. Students should have all assignments complete by Fridays at 4:00 p.m. This will provide me with enough time to grade all students' work. This also helps students, as there may be a school night that is very busy. Please do not use this policy as a reason to put off homework till Friday. A lot of times the information covered in class builds upon one another making it very important that students practice one topic before moving on to the next day's topic.

 Have a great week!

Mrs. Zimmerman

Exciting Week Ahead

Greetings!

The first week of school was a success! I hope that it was as great for all of your students as it was for me.

This week we will start having math homework each night. Please visit the homework page to view the assignment calender as well as additional instructions for completing homework.

We will also begin our first project this week. More information will follow on the project once we begin. I may even add a new page to the blog to keep parents updated on our progress.

Have a great week!

Mrs. Zimmerman

1st Day of School is Almost Here!

Hello Parents and Students!

I am very excited to see everyone again on Monday!

If you were unable to attend to attend Back to School Night please stop by the classroom Monday morning to sign an internet access agreement. Without this form students will not be able to use their Chrome books. I will also give you the other forms from the binder that need to be completed.

It will also be helpful throughout the year if you follow the blog. This can be done by entering your email address in the box on the right hand side of the blog.

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Mrs. Zimmerman

Hello!

Hello Everyone!

The new school year is almost here. I am looking forward to meeting everyone and for an great year! I am working on updating the information found in the blog. As of now I have updated the Supply list. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Mrs. Zimmerman
kzimmerman@oasisiacademyfallon.us

Q. Why did Goofy take a ladder to school? A. Because he wanted to get to high school.

Monday at Lunch=  Multiplication Club
Monday- Ag in the Classroom Actvities

Tuesday- We are packing up our rooms and cleaning!


Wednesday- Graduation and Awards/ Adopt a Pilot Program


Thursday- Field Day!!! ( We will keep you posted depending on the weather)

Remember to print of permission slips for rock wall!

Q: "What's the difference between a guitar and a fish?" A: "You can't tuna fish."

Thank you everyone for all your support, help, and gifts throughout teacher appreciation week. I am so thankful to be part of Oasis Academy.

3rd grade~ Has your child told you about their Lego houses? We are finishing laying our carpet and tile in our houses this week. Students will also start budgeting and figuring out the cost if they were to build their dream houses.

4th grade ~ Students created fabulous Lego houses in which they had to carpet and tile. HowBe sure to check the blog for pictures this week.  Students will also start budgeting and figuring out the cost if they were to build their dream houses.

5th grade~ We are starting to build our displays for our Candy Shop! If anyone would like to donate candy for our project that would be great!

Projects~ We are still working on energy! This week we are looking into kinetic and potential energy a little bit deeper.

Remember Field Day is coming up. It wouldn't be possible without parent volunteers! Please come help us if you can. We would love your help.

. When is a baseball player like a spider? When he catches a fly!

Testing has finally came to an end! Thank you to everyone who brought in snacks for the kids. They worked very hard to finish all their tests. I am so proud of them.


3rd Grade- We are working on finding the area of our dream home's this week.



4th- We are working on finding the area and perimeter of each room in our dream home.



5th- We are working on creating a candy store! Ask your child about what they have to do!


Projects- We are learning about energy! We will be doing short experiments to understand what energy is!

What has no beginning, no end, and nothing in the middle? A doughnut :)

I hope everyone got lots of rest over the weekend! We are almost done with testing. Thank you for all your cooperation with the test days changing. The kids worked very hard!

Monday- 5th Grade will take their Math Performance Task. 4th Grade will take their Reading Performance Task.

Tuesday- 3rd Grade students will take their Math Performance Task

Wednesday & Thursday- 4th and 3rd- We will be getting back to the grind and doing fun rotations while learning and reviewing area and perimeter! 

5th-  Students will be working on dividing fractions by whole numbers. 

Projects- We are starting to learn about energy! This week we are going to do a few experiments teaching us about what energy is and how it is transferred between objects! 

Have fabulous week! 

Knock, knock. Who’s there? Cow says. Cow says who? No silly, a cow says Mooooo!

Smarter Balanced testing is this week! Please make sure your child is getting a good night's rest and a healthy breakfast. We need brain food! :)

Please remind your child they are going to ROCK THIS TEST!
NO HOMEWORK ALL WEEK!

Below are testing days:

3rd Grade- 
April 21  Math Test
April 22- Reading Test


4th Grade
April 21- Reading
April 22- Math

5th Grade
April 20- Math
April 22- Reading

Knock knock Who's there? Ice cream! Ice cream who? Ice cream if you don't let me in!

Welcome back from spring break everyone!! I spent my spring break in Montana with SNOW! Yes snow! I also took a weekend trip to Arizona and visited the zoo!

I have missed everyone so much it is nuts that we only have 6 weeks of school left!

This week for all three classes we are going to review, review, review!

SmarterBalanced test's are next week so therefore we are going to go over everything we have learned this year and get us ready to rock our tests!

Please make sure students are doing their homework this week!

I will be sending out a sign up form to send snacks for the weeks of testing. Keep a look out for emails!

Projects- We are starting up Pen Pals. We are reading different articles and answering questions with 4th graders across the world. This is a way for students to do their work with others and find out about different types of environments around the world.


YEARBOOK TIME! 

We are excited to announce a new process for Yearbook ordering this year.  The entire process will be completed online!   Simply click on the following link, choose our yearbook and pay by credit card.

It's super easy and convenient!

Link to yearbook site:

    http://oasisacademy.picaboo.com/

Q: Where did the sheep go on vacation? A: The baaaahamas

  This week students will be preparing for the Smarter Balanced Test. We will have students taking the practice test on the computer and go through the tools that they need. Our rotations for math,reading, and writing will be different due to the practice testing.

Monday afternoon students need to pack a cold lunch as we will be eating at the park and will have no access to microwaves.

Wednesday afternoon students will be playing board games and making nachos! If your child has a game they would like to bring please feel free to bring it in.

There will be no homework in math this week for all three classes.


Projects- Students will be finishing up their lap books and presenting them to their peers on Thursday. Students will also have a short vocabulary quiz (matching) on Thursday afternoon.

Spring break will begin the 6th and end the 12th! I hope everyone has a wonderful break!

What do elves learn in school? The elf-abet

I hope everyone had a great weekend! Conferences are starting Thursday and Friday. If your child is in 3rd or 5th grade and you would like to have a conference with me please send me an email and we can set up a time.


3rd grade- We are working on how to collect fractional data and create the data we collect into a  line plot!


4th grade- We are diving into geometry. Starting with learning the difference in angles!


5th grade- We are learning how to collect fractional data and build graphs that fit each set of data that is collected.


Parents please remember to send a pair of head phones with your kids for the Smarter Balanced test!


Projects- We are creating working on create our lap books this week. Students are building lap books on erosion, earthquakes, weathering, and volcanoes. They will have a vocabulary test April 2nd!

Q: What’s bigger than an elephant, but doesn’t weigh anything? A: His shadow.

3rd Grade- This week we are learning about triangles. We will learn about the different types of triangles. For example,equilateral, isosceles, scalene, and right triangles. We will have a small quiz on Thursday over quadrilaterals and triangles.


4th Grade- We are working with solving word problems by adding and subtracting fractions. We will have a quiz on Thursday over adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers.


5th- We are going to learn about different triangles and how we can identify them with their angles. We will have a quiz on Thursday over quadrilaterals and triangles.


Projects- We are still learning about the earth! I hope your kids have shared about all our cool mini experiments we have been doing. We are going to start creating our final project as a tribe, which will be a lap-book. Here is a link to see what they are going to make!
http://teachingmyfriends.blogspot.ca/search?q=volcanoes

Q: Can February March? A: No, but April May!

All three grades tests will be sent home on Monday! Please sign and return! 

3rd-  We are diving into Geometry this week! We will start learning about different shapes and angles that make up the shapes. 

4th- We are still practicing with fractions. We are going to learn about mixed numbers and how we add and subtract them! 

5th-  We are going to work with Geometry. Students are going to start finding angles of different 2 dimensional shapes. 

Projects- This week we are still learning about Earth Science. We are learning about erosion, weathering, glaciers, volcanoes and earthquakes and how they change our land. We will put our knowledge of rocks and minerals to use and see how they are created through these different natural causes. Students will be getting a list of vocabulary words this week! (Check out our pictures from cracking open geodes!)

Why does the pirate take so long to learn his alphabet?..... He spent so much time at C

This week in 3rd grade we are learning about collecting data and creating bar graphs, picture graphs, and line plots. We will have a quiz on Thursday!

4th grade we are still working on fractions and finding the common denominator. We will have a test on Thursday on adding and subtracting with like and unlike denominators. HERE IS A HOMEWORK HELP VIDEO!!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZEmFSP3Z0I

5th grade we are diving into finding the volume of rectangles and squares!

Projects we are diving into our new Geology project! The students will be breaking open rocks and observing metamorphic, igneous, and sedimentary rocks.

Remember the 100th day of school is on Tuesday so bring in your collections!

Q. What's the king of the pencil case? A. The ruler.

This week in math.....

3rd grade- We are starting to learn what area and perimeter are. We will start to find the area of objects using square units. Check out this video for homework help this week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dqAOKdJmRI


4th grade- Back to fractions we go! We are going to be reviewing fractions and learning about finding a common denominator in order to add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators.
Check out this video to give you homework help this week!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-Y0Kvcnw8g


5th grade- We are learning about ratios and how we use ratios to convert different units!
What is a ratio? Check it out :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKf5Bjgup6s

Projects- We are finishing up creating our own animals. Please stop by and check them out when  you have time! They will be displayed in the hall outside of our classrooms!


Thursday Night is MATH NIGHT! Please bring your children to fun family night at Oasis from 6 to 8. See you there!

I hope everyone had a wonderful long weekend. Tests will be going home this week please send back and sign!

This week in all three grades we are starting to prepare for the Smarter Balanced Test.We will be solving practice problems in class in order for the students to be prepared and feel confident. If anyone has any questions about the test please don't hesitate to ask. The test will be taken the last few weeks in April.

For those of you who I have contacted about tutoring we will start that Tuesday morning at 7:30. Monday and Wednesdays are 3rd and 5th grade and Tuesday and Thursdays are for 4th grade!

In projects this week students will be sharing their wonderful websites please ask them to show it to you! They are fabulous. We are starting a new program called Adopt a Pilot I will be sending home a little note about the program.

Have a great week!

What did the sun go to school? A: To get brighter!

3rd- This week we are still working on fractions. We are comparing fractions, using benchmark fractions and understanding whole numbers as a fraction, We will be taking a pretest on Wednesday and having a test over fractions, partial sum, partial difference, and word problems on Thursday.

4th- This week we are learning how to add and subtract fractions with like and unlike denominators. Here is a link that will help students with their homework this week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=017cdlI36JE. Thursday students will have a quiz over equivalent fractions, decomposing fractions, and adding and subtracting fractions.


5th- This week we are still working with dividing fractions. Wednesday we will have a pretest and on Thursday we will have a test over adding,subtracting, multiplying, dividing fractions and fraction word problems.


Projects- This week we are finishing our websites which we will share with all of the parents. There are some awesome websites I am so proud of my students they have worked so hard on this project!

Remember no school on Monday!

Have a great week!

Q: Why did the computer go to the doctor? A: Because it had a virus

Quizzes will be sent home tomorrow for all classes! Please sign and return.


3rd grade-  This week we are still working our way into fractions. We are learning about benchmark fractions and equivalent fractions.


4th grade- Fractions, fractions, fractions! We are starting to learn about equivalent fractions and decomposing fractions.


5th- Yes we love fractions! This week we are learning how to divide a fraction by a fraction and a fraction by a whole number.


Projects- The students are busy building their websites! This is their last week to finish them. We will email you links so everyone will be able to see their great work. Remember vocabulary test is this week February 5th!.

Have a great week!

Student's may buy Valentine's Day candy grams at lunch too send to their classmates and friends. They are .$ .50 each!

Can a match box?......... No, but a tin can :)

3rd grade- We are still working with fractions. We are learning about equivalent fractions and will further explore fractions using a number line. We will have a quiz on Thursday.


4th- This week we are still working with division problems. We are going to use unit bars to solve in depth word problems.I will be posting videos for homeowork help.We will have a quiz on Thursday.


5th- We are solving fraction addition and subtraction word problems using unit bars. I will be posting videos to help with homework. We wil have a quiz on word problems Thursday.


Projects- We are still finding research on our animal and plants. Students are going to start their websites Monday!

Have a great week!

Q:What kind of insect is good at math? .... A:an account-ant

I hope everyone had a great long weekend! All three classes will be bringing home their quizzes on Tuesday! Please sign and return.

3rd Grade- This week we are starting to work with fractions and understand where we use them and what they are. 

Here is a short video for students to check out :) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ix72WMHYWas

4th Grade- Word problems are coming around again! We are learning to solve multiplication and division word problems. 

 Here is an example of a problem using the common core way to solve! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGsEf_Cii-s

5th Grade- We are still working with fractions. This week we will work more with subtracting and adding improper fractions! We will also start learning how to solve fraction word problems.

Here is a refresher to start off the week! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmJHyJ0zpw4

Projects- This week in projects students are researching with a partner about one plant and animal of their choice. Students will continue to research and gain knowledge and important information to use when they start creating their websites! Students will have a vocab test February 5th. Their vocabulary sheets were sent home last week! 

Have a great week!

3rd Grade Partial Sum and Difference

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXDdlBbQ9z8

Partial Sum Video for Homework Help!



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlaGkMA36dc

Partial Difference for Homework Help!

4th grade math!

BIG SEVEN DIVISION!! Check out this video for more help!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zyn2yALYkK8

Why did the boy eat his math homework? Because the teacher told him it was a piece of cake.

I hope everyone received your child's report cards! Please email me if you have any questions or concerns.

3rd Grade-  We are still dealing with adding and subtracting. Last week we learned about partial difference and partial sum. This week I am showing students standard algorithm for both adding and subtracting. On Wednesday we will have a short quiz on these strategies! Thursday we are starting to dip our toes into fractions! 

4th- We are still working on division. This week we are still practicing standard algorithm division as well as learning about partial quotient division! Students will have a short quiz on division on Thursday! 

5th - We are still adding and subtracting fractions. Students are learning about how to subtract and add mixed numbers this week. There will be a short quiz on adding and subtracting fractions on Thursday. 

Projects- We are diving into our animal and plant unit. This week students are starting to research and learn about the different environments, behavior, reproduction and growth. The students final project will be creating a website in order to compare and contrast one animal and one plant.
Vocabulary quiz will be February 5th. 

Q. Why was 6 afraid of 7? A. Because 7 8 9!

Hope everyone had a fantastic winter break!
Thank you for everyone came to our Revolutionary War presentations! The entire class did such a great job! I was one proud teacher!

3rd Grade- We are reviewing partial sum and difference this week!

4th grade- We are reviewing lattice multiplication and partial product on Monday and Tuesday. On Wednesday and Thursday we are diving into division!

5th-  FRACTIONS, FRACTIONS, FRACTIONS! Yahoooo!


Projects- We are now flipping switches and starting science. We are going to start learning about Life Science. This week we are starting to learn about microscopes and checking out animal and plant cells!

Remember report cards are coming out this week!