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Spelling: We learned again that some sounds are spelled in more than one way.

Cursive: Ten cursive sentences, seven or more words each, are due Friday.

Reading: None due to a glitch in our internet today.

Writing: We talked about writing facts using our own words, and to have enough information on each slide. Students continued work on making slides for their I-Search presentation. Students will be sharing their research as a digital presentation during our I-Search Conference on April 27. Homework is to work on writing for 15 minutes; the goal is to make at least one slide each day.

Places students can find information:

• McGrath Library
• Genesee District Library
• Google
• Google Books

Math: We learned about prime and composite numbers today and practiced this skill at Khan Academy. Ways to make this easier:

• Numbers ending in 0, 5, or even numbers are never prime
• Numbers made of repeating digits are never prime (e.g., 22, 33, 44, 55)
• Numbers that are answers to multiplication facts are never prime

Homework is to practice math for 15 minutes using MobyMax or Khan Academy.

Science: We tested how the force of a magnet changes as distance grows. Homework is to finish the Breaking the Force experiment started in class.

Social Studies: We learned about how America is a part of the global economy. We trade for good from other countries, but sometimes other countries compete with our businesses causing a loss of jobs.

Character Strength: This week’s strength is love of learning.

Notes:

• Have you helped your student plan a Daily Homework Time?
• Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
• View links to all the websites we use in class.
• View grades, assignments, and attendance at Jupiter Ed.
  

Our Mission:
All students in Room 130 will do their best and get ready for 5th grade.

Spelling: We learned that some sounds are spelled in more than one way.

Cursive: Ten cursive sentences, seven or more words each, are due Friday.

Reading: Today was a reading skills and AR practice day using MobyMax.

Writing: We talked about ordering facts in a 2-3-1 order on a slide. That means to save the best fact for last and to start with the second most interesting fact so that that reader is still interested. Students continued work on making slides for their I-Search presentation. Students will be sharing their research as a digital presentation during our I-Search Conference on April 27. Homework is to work on writing for 15 minutes; the goal is to make at least one slide each day.

Places students can find information:

• McGrath Library
• Genesee District Library
• Google
• Google Books

Math: We learned about multiples today and worked on this skill at Khan Academy. Homework is to practice math for 15 minutes using MobyMax or Khan Academy.

Science: None today.

Social Studies: We learned about specialization and division of labor today, which is how assembly lines can create so many products.

Character Strength: This week’s strength is love of learning.

Notes:

• Have you helped your student plan a Daily Homework Time?
• Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
• View links to all the websites we use in class.
• View grades, assignments, and attendance at Jupiter Ed.
  

Our Mission:
All students in Room 130 will do their best and get ready for 5th grade.

Spelling: None today.

Cursive: Ten cursive sentences, seven or more words each, are due Friday.

Reading: We read a tall tale about pioneers moving from Iowa to Oregon.

Writing: Students worked on making slides for their I-Search presentation. Students will be sharing their research as a digital presentation during our I-Search Conference on April 27. Homework is to work on writing for 15 minutes; the goal is to make at least one slide each day.

Places students can find information:

• McGrath Library
• Genesee District Library
• Google
• Google Books

Math: We learned about factors and factor pairs today and worked on this skill at Khan Academy. Homework is to practice math for 15 minutes using MobyMax or Khan Academy.

Science: Students completed a MiniQuiz about conductors and insulators today.

Social Studies: We finished learning about incentives today. We’ll have a MiniQuiz about this soon.

Character Strength: This week’s strength is love of learning.

Notes:

• Have you helped your student plan a Daily Homework Time?
• Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
• View links to all the websites we use in class.
• View grades, assignments, and attendance at Jupiter Ed.
  

Our Mission:
All students in Room 130 will do their best and get ready for 5th grade.

Spelling: None today.

Cursive: Ten cursive sentences, seven or more words each, are due Friday.

Reading: We read a tall tale today about the American west.

Writing: Students created Google Slide presentations and started making slides for their I-Search presentation. Students will be sharing their research as a digital presentation during our I-Search Conference on April 27. Homework is to work on writing for 15 minutes.

Places students can find information:

• McGrath Library
• Genesee District Library
• Google
• Google Books

Math: We worked on standard division with remainders again today at Khan Academy. Homework is to practice math for 15 minutes using MobyMax or Khan Academy.

Science: We completed a district science experiment about electrical conductors and insulators, then reviewed what we learned last week about magnetic metals.

Social Studies: Students completed a MiniQuiz about supply, demand, and price, and then we learned about positive and negative incentives.

Character Strength: This week’s strength is love of learning.

Notes:

• Have you helped your student plan a Daily Homework Time?
• Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
• View links to all the websites we use in class.
• View grades, assignments, and attendance at Jupiter Ed.
  

Our Mission:
All students in Room 130 will do their best and get ready for 5th grade.

Spelling: None today.

Cursive: Ten cursive sentences, seven or more words each, are due Friday.

Reading: Today was a reading skills practice day using MobyMax.

Writing: We used Bubbl.us to organize our research into an organized map. Next week, students will create slides for their I-Search topic. Students will be sharing their research as a digital presentation during our I-Search Conference on April 27. Homework is continue to collect information this week.

Places students can find information:

• McGrath Library
• Genesee District Library
• Google
• Google Books

Math: We worked on standard division with remainders again today at MobyMax Math. Two lesson topics have been graded and can be checked at Jupiter Ed. Some students aren’t finished and might need to continue at home. Homework is to practice math for 15 minutes using MobyMax or Khan Academy.

Science: We completed a district science experiment about electrical conductors and insulators.

Social Studies: None today.

Character Strength: This week’s strength is integrity.

Notes:

• MP3 Report cards are available at Jupiter Ed.
  
• Have you helped your student plan a Daily Homework Time?
• Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
• View links to all the websites we use in class.
• View grades, assignments, and attendance at Jupiter Ed.
  

Our Mission:
All students in Room 130 will do their best and get ready for 5th grade.