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Spelling: None today due to students working on the Reading MEAP test.

Cursive: Cursive pp. 21-23 are available and due Friday.

Reading: None today due to students working on the Reading MEAP test.

Writing: None today due to our technology time.

A personal narrative is due into portfolios on Monday, October 17. Students should be revising by looking back at their writing and finding ways to make it even better.

Math: We reviewed division word problems today.

Science: We talked about the last Science experiment and learned that magnets stick to certain metals. Magnets also push and pull each other.

Social Studies: We talked about how market economies have workers that specialize by learning only certain jobs. Homework is to finish the Prediction Chart, pp. 7/8 started in class.

Behavior Update:

• Yellow magnets: 3
• Orange magnets: 2
• Red magnets: 0
• STAR Awards: 0
• Magnets moved this week (goal: 10): 7

Check your student’s Personal and Social Growth grade at JupiterGrades to see if your student moved their magnet. Need help with JupiterGrades?

Notes:

• Our first book order is due Friday, October 14. You can order online!
• Our Halloween party is a Hawaiian Beach Bash on Friday, October 28 from 9:30-12:00. We need family members to help with donations or during the party. Add your name to our Volunteer List if you can help or will be attending the party!
• The MEAP test continues tomorrow!
• Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
• View grades, assignments, and attendance at JupiterGrades.

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

Spelling: Today was a preview of upcoming spelling words.

Cursive: Cursive pp. 21-23 are available and due Friday.

Reading: Today was a discussion day in Literature Circles.

Writing: Students worked on revising conferences today.

A personal narrative is due into portfolios on Monday, October 17. Students should be revising by looking back at their writing and finding ways to make it even better.

Math: We practiced division problems today. Homework is to finish Journal P1-6.

Science: Today was the conclusion of the Energy Fair!

Social Studies: We talked about how market economies have competition, they treat the consumer as king, and they offer incentives.

Behavior Update:

• Yellow magnets: 1
• Orange magnets: 0
• Red magnets: 0
• STAR Awards: 0
• Magnets moved this week (goal: 10): 1

Check your student’s Personal and Social Growth grade at JupiterGrades to see if your student moved their magnet. Need help with JupiterGrades?

Notes:

• The MEAP test begins tomorrow!
• Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
• View grades, assignments, and attendance at JupiterGrades.

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

Spelling: None today due to students working on correcting answers from their last reading test.

Cursive: Cursive pp. 18-20 were due today.

Reading: Today was a reading day in Literature Circles. Some groups worked on making connections as a reading strategy.

Writing: None today due to extra time for our Energy Fair.

A personal narrative is due into portfolios on Friday, October 14. Students should be revising by looking back at their writing and finding ways to make it even better.

Math: None today due to STAR Friday.

Science: Today was the Energy Fair! About half the class presented today; the rest will present on Monday.

Social Studies: None today due to extra time for the Energy Fair.

Behavior Update:

• Yellow magnets: 0
• Orange magnets: 0
• Red magnets: 0
• STAR Awards: 0
• Magnets moved this week (goal: 10): 6

Check your student’s Personal and Social Growth grade at JupiterGrades to see if your student moved their magnet. Need help with JupiterGrades?

Notes:

• There is a Music test on Monday.
• The Energy Fair (more details here) will continue on Monday.
• Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
• View grades, assignments, and attendance at JupiterGrades.

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

Spelling: None today due to the Late Start day.

Cursive: Cursive pp. 18-20 are available and due Friday.

Reading: Today was a discussion day in Literature Circles. Students also completed a fiction reading test.

Writing: Today we talked about using details to support the writing and prove what it says. If a writer says something is fun, exciting or scary, prove it! Add details!

A personal narrative is due into portfolios on Friday, October 14. Students should be revising by looking back at their writing and finding ways to make it even better.

Math: We started to learn about the meaning of division. Homework is to finish Math Book pp. 21-22, problems 5-12.

Science: None today due to the Late Start day.

The Energy Fair (more details here) is tomorrow, October 7.

Social Studies: None today due to the Late Start day.

Behavior Update:

• Yellow magnets: 1
• Orange magnets: 0
• Red magnets: 0
• STAR Awards: 0
• Magnets moved this week (goal: 10): 6

Check your student’s Personal and Social Growth grade at JupiterGrades to see if your student moved their magnet. Need help with JupiterGrades?

The Fun Run was today! Everyone did great. Some of us ran 1.63 miles before they shut us down! Here’s what Will Smith says about running:

Notes:

• The Energy Fair (more details here) is tomorrow, October 7.
• Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
• View grades, assignments, and attendance at JupiterGrades.

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

Spelling: Students continued to work on their Words to Learn lists today. This is a list of words missed on the last spelling test. Since words in fourth grade are used more than once, this is your student’s customized spelling list. If they practice these words, they will know them when they see them again. Some students are still working on their Words to Learn list and will be able to bring it home tomorrow. Ask your student if they can show you their list!

Cursive: Cursive pp. 18-20 are available and due Friday.

Reading: Today was a reading day in Literature Circles. Some groups worked on questioning as a reading strategy.

Writing: Today was a work day in writing. A personal narrative is due into portfolios on Friday, October 14. Students should be ready to start revising by looking back at their story and finding ways to make it even better.

Math: We learned about looking for patterns when solving problems. Homework is to finish Math Journal P1-5.

Science: Students searched the room for magnetic objects and also created a minibook to record notes in.

The Energy Fair (more details here) is Friday, October 7.

Social Studies: None today due to Math Skills and Accelerated Reader time. Our class is up to 373,029 Energy Points at Khan Academy. Ask your student what they are working on lately!

Behavior Update:

• Yellow magnets: 1
• Orange magnets: 0
• Red magnets: 0
• STAR Awards: 0
• Magnets moved this week (goal: 10): 5

Check your student’s Personal and Social Growth grade at JupiterGrades to see if your student moved their magnet. Need help with JupiterGrades?

Notes:

• The McGrath Fun Run is tomorrow! Last minute money pledges and donations will be accepted!
• Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
• View grades, assignments, and attendance at JupiterGrades.

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