Weekly Update

 Happy Sunday Parents,

We are down to our last three days before break! We have a fun and exciting week planned for Room 25! Please see a couple of updates and notes below, as well as a look ahead to what we will be covering in January when we return. 

Winter Party:

Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Crawford and Mrs. Mullinax have planned a fun Winter party for us! We will party on Tuesday, December 19th. 

Elf Movie:

I have everyone’s permission to watch the movie Elf on Wednesday! I told the students if they want to wear PJs on Wednesday for our movie they are welcome to!

Multiplication Facts:

Our next unit in math will be the multiplication unit. In this unit the students will solve 2x2 multiplication problems. It would be helpful if before we got there, your child had their multiplication facts to 12 memorized. To be honest, this will make all the future units a lot easier as we make our way into long division and factors and multiples. 

 Focus Areas for After Break:

•  Reading: We will begin our Weather Reports where we put all our nonfiction skills and knowledge to work!

•  Math:  We will begin long division. Please help your child memorize their multiplication facts, this will make it much easier for them in the units to come!

• Science: We will learn about severe weather. 

• VA Studies: We will begin Chapter 4- Colonial Virginia

Weekly Update

 Happy Sunday Parents,

We are finally in a good groove until the next holiday break. Please see below for a couple classroom updates and reminders.

Winter Party:

Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Crawford and Mrs. Mullinax are hard at work planning our winter party. We will be sending out details and a permission slip this week. Please be on the lookout for that, and thank you to those hard working moms who are making sure our class has a fun and wonderful winter party! 

Spelling Test:

Your child will take their spelling test this Friday, December 8th. Please make sure they have reviewed their words and are ready for it!

Multiplication Facts:

Our next unit in math will be the multiplication unit. In this unit the students will solve 2x2 multiplication problems. It would be helpful if before we got there, your child had their multiplication facts to 12 memorized. To be honest, this will make all the future units a lot easier as we make our way into long division and factors and multiples. 

Winter Virginia Growth Assessment (VGA):

We will be taking the Reading VGA on Friday, December 8th. Please make sure your child comes to school with their Chromebook charged. 

 Focus Areas for the Coming Week:

•  Reading: We are learning about Nonfiction. We will study the different text features and text structures you find in nonfiction writing. 

•  Math:  We will work on 2 digit by 2 digit Multiplication. 

• Science: We will learn about severe weather. 

VA Studies: We will wrap up 3rd chapter- Jamestown. The test is this Wednesday, December 6th.

Weekly Update!

 Hi Everyone!

I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving break. It was nice to have some slower days and spend some much needed time with my children. Please see below for a couple of updates for this week. 

Out Friday:

I will be out this coming Friday, December 1st for an appointment. I have secured a nice sub who has subbed for me before. I have no doubt the class will be in good hands! Please speak to your students about showing the 3R’s while she is there.

Multiplication Facts:

Our next unit in math will be the multiplication unit. In this unit the students will solve 2x2 multiplication problems. It would be helpful if before we got there, your child had their multiplication facts to 12 memorized. To be honest, this will make all the future units a lot easier as we make our way into long division and factors and multiples. 

Winter Virginia Growth Assessment (VGA):

We will be taking the Math VGA on Tuesday, November 28th and the Reading VGA on Friday, December 8th. Please make sure your child comes to school with their Chromebook charged. 

 Focus Areas for the Coming Week:

•  Math:  We will begin our unit on Multiplication. We will learn how to multiply two digit numbers by two digits. 

• Science: We will learn about weather and weather instruments. 

VA Studies: We will continue our 3rd chapter- Jamestown. The test is tentatively set for Wednesday, December 6th.

Weekly Update for the Next Two Weeks

 Hi Everyone!

Friday we celebrated Veterans Day at school. We had the most beautiful and touching ceremony to honor all our past and present veterans. It was such a touching tribute.

Multiplication Facts:

Our next unit in math will be the multiplication unit. In this unit the students will solve 2x2 multiplication problems. It would be helpful if before we get there, your child had their multiplication facts to 12 memorized. To be honest, this will make all the future units a lot easier as we make our way into long division and factors and multiples. 

No School:

There is no school on Monday, November 13th due to Diwali. I wish you a happy Diwali if you celebrate. 

 Focus Areas for the Coming Week:

•  Math:  We will begin subtracting numbers into the millions and across zeros using multiple strategies. 

• Science: We will be integrating science into our reading and writing and read some passages about being a scientist, while completing comprehension questions. 

• VA Studies: We will continue our 3rd chapter- Jamestown. The study guide and flashcards went home last week. 

This was just a short update to cover both this week and next leading up to Thanksgiving break. The next update will come before we return from break.

Weekly Update

 Hi Everyone!

I hope you are all enjoying a nice weekend. Please see below for a few of our newest updates! 

Veteran’s Day Assembly:

Our school will be honoring Veterans Day on Friday, November 10th. The classes have been preparing songs and have made cards for the Veterans who will be coming in. In honor of our celebration, please have your child wear BLUE on Friday. Each Grade level will wear a color to honor the many men and women who have served our great country. 4th graders should wear blue. Mrs. Smith will send a livestream link out next week, so you may enjoy our celebration as well! 

Multiplication Facts:

Our next unit in math will be the multiplication unit. In this unit the students will solve 2x2 multiplication problems. It would be helpful if before we get there, your child had their multiplication facts to 12 memorized. To be honest, this will make all the future units a lot easier as we make our way into long division and factors and multiples. 

No School:

There is no school on Tuesday, November 7th due to a staff training day. 

 Focus Areas for the Coming Week:

•  Math:  We will begin subtracting numbers into the millions and across zeros using multiple strategies. 

• Science: We will be integrating science into our reading and writing and read some passages about being a scientist, while completing comprehension questions. 

• VA Studies: We will begin our 3rd chapter- Jamestown. The study guide and flashcards will come home on Monday. 

I will spend some time watching my son’s last travel baseball game of the season. I love watching my children do what they love! I hope you enjoy your time with your sweet children too this weekend!

Weekly Update

 Hi Everyone!

I hope you had a wonderful week! We had a very exciting demonstration on the watershed by the Green Kids Foundation. We couldn’t have picked a nicer day to host it. It was such a treat to get to spend the morning out in the butterfly garden. 

Room Mom:

Brittany Jones, (Elizabeth’s mom) has kindly offered to take on the role as our room mom! She is in desperate need of some help to plan and organize our class parties. If you are interested in helping Brittany plan the class parties and other activities, please reach out to her. Her email is bcv725@gmail.com.  She recently created a class directory for us. If you want to be included, please click THIS LINK and type in your information. This is optional, but will help families connect for playdates and birthday parties! You will only receive a copy of the directory if you are a part of it. The last day to add your information is Friday, November 3rd.

Multiplication Facts:

Our next unit in math will be the multiplication unit. In this unit the students will solve 2x2 multiplication problems. It would be helpful if before we get there, your child had their multiplication facts to 12 memorized. To be honest, this will make all the future units a lot easier as we make our way into long division and factors and multiples. 

No School:

There is no school on Monday, October 30th and Tuesday, October 31st due to the end of the quarter teacher workdays. 

 Focus Areas for the Coming Week:

• Writing:  We will wrap up our first writing unit and finish our final drafts. 

•  Math:  We will begin subtracting numbers into the millions and across zeros using multiple strategies. 

• Science: We will be integrating science into our reading and writing and read some passages about being a scientist, while completing comprehension questions. 

• VA Studies: We will learn how to access and use their VA Studies Newspapers.

Weekly Update

Hi Everyone!

I hope your week was amazing! We had a great week! This week we enjoyed a fun science lesson on gourds with Mrs. Kaz and we will use these same gourds for an exciting writing lesson on Wednesday! 

Next week is shaping up to be pretty exciting too! ON Tuesday, we will have someone from the Green Kids Foundation come and model a watershed for us! I will try and send some pictures!

Room Mom:

I wanted to take a moment to thank and introduce Brittany Jones, (Elizabeth’s mom). She has kindly offered to take on the role as our room mom! She has already stepped up and started working on some things for us! She recently created a class directory for us. If you want to be included, please click THIS LINK and type in your information. This is optional, but will help families connect for playdates and birthday parties! If you are interested in helping Brittany plan the class parties and other activities, please reach out to her. Her email is bcv725@gmail.com

Addition and Subtraction:

Please make sure the students are working on their addition and subtraction study guide. This went home a couple of weeks ago and is due Friday, October 27th. 

Monday:

I will be out on Monday, October 23rd. I know the students will do a great job in my absence. I will be in by the end of the day to meet with those of you who I have meetings with.

 Focus Areas for the Coming Week:

• Writing:  We will begin writing some free writes in our journal and learn about descriptive writing. We will describe a gourd in writing and see if our classmates can draw it without looking just by hearing our description. 

•  Math:  We will estimate sums of large numbers and learn about the different addition properties. The study guide already went home. Test date will come soon. Study guide questions are due Friday, October 27th. 

• Science: We will be talking about Virginia’s natural resources and the watershed. We have a speaker coming in to demonstrate a watershed.

My husband and sons are away at a baseball tournament this weekend, so naturally Isabelle has a full schedule! This weekend is Lightridge’s Homecoming and Isabelle is running for homecoming court. So needless to say, I will be juggling her to the game, parade and the dance on Saturday. It should be another fun but busy weekend. One day I hope our children realize how much we do for them! I am sure you can all relate! Enjoy this season of life as it will pass quickly!

Weekly Update!

 

Happy Friday Parents,

It was a great week in 4th grade! As you know, this week we wrapped up our first Reader’s Workshop unit on fiction. The students were so engaged in this unit and the book Tiger Rising! The excitement in the room today leading up to the movie was contagious! It was so nice to see the students so invested and excited! We were able to hold some rich conversations on how a movie and book can be similar yet different. I have taught this unit every year, and it’s still one of my favorites! 

Fall Conferences:

As we head towards the second half of the 1st quarter, I would like to meet with each family for a conference to go over student progress, and see how things are going for you so far. These meetings will take place either in person or virtually through Google Meet. Fall conferences will take place throughout the month of October since we have so many students and I am trying to balance all of you and my own family. I will have several options available, and sign ups will be scheduled through a Google Sheet I made. Please click HERE to sign up for a 15 minute conference. If none of these days or times work for you, please reach out and let me know. We will work together to find a time that will work with both of our schedules.   

Addition and Subtraction Study Guide:

The study guide for our Addition and Subtraction unit went home this week. Please help your child work on it a little each night as we learn the content. The study guide questions are due on October 27th. Their study guide should be in their homework folder under the ‘Study Guides’ label.

 Focus Areas for the Coming Week:

• Writing:  We are learning the structure of Writer’s Workshop and talking about what makes a good writer. We will set some writing goals!

•  Math:  We will estimate sums of large numbers and learn about the different addition properties. The study guide already went home. Test date will come soon. Study guide questions are due Friday, October 27th. 

• Virginia Studies:  We will review Chapter 2 - Virginia’s First People and take the test on Wednesday, October 18th. Please make sure your child is looking over their study guide. 

• Science: We will begin talking about Virginia’s natural resources and the watershed.

I hope you have a wonderful and relaxing weekend! My husband is away until Monday so I am on my own juggling all 3 children and their sports! It’s sure to be busy, but I am excited to spend some quality time with them. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out!

Weekly Update!

 Hi Everyone!

I hope your week was amazing! We have had a fun and productive week at school. We recently started our new math and VA Studies units. I am impressed with how quickly the students are picking up the material. We are headed towards some of the more difficult units in the next  month, so establishing good study habits is essential. If you want to get a head, y0u can have your child start memorizing their multiplication facts. That will make the next few units a lot easier for them! 

No School:

There is no school Monday, October 9th due to the holiday.

Fall Conferences:

As we head towards the second half of the 1st quarter, I would like to meet with each family for a conference to go over student progress, and see how things are going for you so far. These meetings will take place either in person or virtually through Google Meet. Fall conferences will take place throughout the month of October since we have so many students and I am trying to balance all of you and my own family. I will have several options available, and sign ups will be scheduled through a Google Sheet I made. Please click HERE to sign up for a 15 minute conference. If none of these days or times work for you, please reach out and let me know. We will work together to find a time that will work with both of our schedules.   

Addition and Subtraction Study Guide:

The study guide for our Addition and Subtraction unit went home this week. Please help your child work on it a little each night as we learn the content. The study guide questions are due on October 27th. Their study guide should be in their homework folder under the ‘Study Guides’ label.

 

Picture Day:

Picture day forms will go home soon. Our class is scheduled to have our picture taken on Wednesday,October 11th. You can purchase your pictures online or using the form that will be sent home.

Tiger Rising Movie:

We will watch the movie Tiger Rising on Friday, October 13th. If you would like to send in popcorn or a special snack for your child, they can eat that while they watch. They are also welcome to bring in a small blanket to lay on. 

 Focus Areas for the Coming Week:

• Reading:  We will finish the book The Tiger Rising and wrap up the unit watching the movie.

 

• Math:  We will continue  our Addition and Subtraction unit. The study guide already went home. Test date will come soon.

 

• Virginia Studies:  We will read and discuss Chapter 2 of Virginia Studies. In this chapter we will learn about the different tribes who settled in Virginia, the languages they spoke and how the way they lived related to where they settled in the state.

• Science: We will begin talking about Virginia’s natural resources and the watershed.

I hope you have a wonderful and relaxing long weekend! The rain is slowing things down a bit for us, which is a nice change!