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Spelling: We started learning about spelling patterns for the /k/ sound.

Cursive: Cursive pp. 27-29 are available and due Monday.

Reading: Today was a reading day in Literature Circles.

Writing: We learned that choice adjectives help the reader to answer the question, “What kind?” For example, if a story talks about a car, and adjective can describe what kind of car (red car or fast car).

A personal narrative, slightly fictionalized, is due into portfolios on Friday, November 4. Students should be revising at this time.

Math: We practiced number sequences today by extended patterns and looking for the rule of the pattern. Homework is to finish Journal P2-2.

Science: Students completed an experiment about trying to find the location of magnets hidden in a box, using a compass, iron filings or magnetic objects. Homework is to finish the Detecting Magnets experiment if not done in class.

Social Studies: We learned about competition and how supply and demand affect prices.

Behavior Update:

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

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 Halloween party is a Hawaiian Beach Bash on tomorrow, 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!
• Edit or sign up for a Fall Parent Teacher Conference time online.
• Our field trip to the Michigan Capitol and Historical Museum is December 6. Click the link if you would like to chaperone.
• 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: We learned that spelling larger words is easier if the word is broken into syllables.

Cursive: Cursive pp. 27-29 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, slightly fictionalized, is due into portfolios on Friday, November 4. Students should be revising at this time.

Math: We practiced looking for repeating patterns using shapes and numbers. Homework is to finish Journal P2-1.

Science: We reviewed our last experiment and learned that the force of a magnet decreases quickly with distance.

Social Studies: None today due to our Math and Reading Skills time.

Behavior Update:

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

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 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!
• Edit or sign up for a Fall Parent Teacher Conference time online.
• Our field trip to the Michigan Capitol and Historical Museum is December 6. Click the link if you would like to chaperone.
• 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: We reviewed common long i spelling patterns by learning some famous idioms:

• behind the times
• right off the bat
• try out
• sit tight

Cursive: Cursive pp. 27-29 are available and due Friday.

Reading: Students received new Literature Circles groups today.

Writing: None today due to our technology time.

A personal narrative, slightly fictionalized, is due into portfolios on Friday, November 4. Students should be almost finished with drafting at this time.

Math: Students worked on a math test today about multiplication and division.

Science: Students completed an experiment about testing the strength of a magnet’s force over a distance. Homework is to finish the Breaking the Force experiment if not done in class.

Social Studies: We learned about how price, demand, supply, competition and substitute goods affect the choices consumers make when they purchase goods.

Behavior Update:

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

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 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!
• Edit or sign up for a Fall Parent Teacher Conference time online.
• Our field trip to the Michigan Capitol and Historical Museum is December 6. Click the link if you would like to chaperone.
• 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: We reviewed homographs today, which are words that are spelled the same, but have different meanings or pronunciations. Here are some examples:

Cursive: Cursive pp. 27-29 are available and due Friday.

Reading: Today was a preview of upcoming Literature Circles books.

Writing: We talked about using strong verbs that readers can visualize:

• Write “streak, pelt, exult”, not “go, run or say.”

A personal narrative, slightly fictionalized, is due into portfolios on Friday, November 4. Students should be drafting at this time.

Math: We reviewed for tomorrow’s math test, which will be about multiplication and division. A practice test can be found in the math book, on pp. 34-35.

Science: We started an experiment about testing the strength of a magnet’s force over a distance.

Social Studies: None today due to extra time with writing.

Behavior Update:

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

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 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!
• Edit or sign up for a Fall Parent Teacher Conference time online.
• Our field trip to the Michigan Capitol and Historical Museum is December 6. Click the link if you would like to chaperone.
• 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.

Cursive: Cursive pp. 24-26 were due today.

Reading: Students read their monologues to the class by reading with good speed, tone, and volume.

Writing: Today was a drafting workday.

A personal narrative, slightly fictionalized, is due into portfolios on Friday, November 4. Students should be drafting at this time.

Math: None due to STAR Friday.

Science: None today due to the Jumpin’ All-Stars assembly.

Social Studies: Students completed a MiniQuiz about circular flow.

Behavior Update:

• Yellow magnets: 1
• Orange magnets: 0
• Red magnets: 0
• STAR Awards: 0
• Magnets moved this week (goal: 10): 9

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 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!
• Edit or sign up for a Fall Parent Teacher Conference time online.
• Our field trip to the Michigan Capitol and Historical Museum is December 6. Click the link if you would like to chaperone.
• 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.