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Spelling: None today.

Cursive: Cursive worksheet pp. 36-38 are available and were due today.

Reading: Today was a discussion day in Literature Circles. We also read some animal poetry today.

Writing: We talked more about writing complete scenes by mixing in talking, action, and visual details. We also talked about changing the beginning of sentences so they don’t all sound the same. Students continued working on revising today. Our next piece of writing is a fiction story due Monday, December 18. Your student should be revising at this point by changing words or ideas. Homework is to work on writing for 15 minutes and to finish drafting if needed.

Math: Today was our last class day to work on addition and subtraction at Khan Academy. Homework is to practice math for 15 minutes using MobyMax or Khan Academy if needed.

Science: We reviewed our recent district science test about space.

Social Studies: We completed a MiniQuiz today about the three branches of government.

Character Strength: We are learning about kindness this week.

Notes:

• Our Mexican Fiesta is Wednesday, December 20 from 9 am to noon. Here is our volunteer list if you can help out with a donation or helping at the party.
• Please visit the new Internet Safety page for parents.
• 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: Today was a spelling and skill test.

Cursive: Cursive worksheet pp. 36-38 are available and are due Friday.

Reading: Today was a reading day in Literature Circles.

Writing: We talked about writing complete scenes by mixing in talking, action, and visual details. Just like a taco salad is best with all the ingredients are evenly mixed in, writing is best when the story details are balanced and mixed together. Students also worked on revising today. Our next piece of writing is a fiction story due Monday, December 18. Your student should be revising at this point by changing words or ideas. Homework is to work on writing for 15 minutes.

Math: We practiced subtracting across zeroes today. Students also worked on addition and subtraction or other math skills today at Khan Academy. Homework is to practice math for 15 minutes using MobyMax or Khan Academy.

Science: Students finished working on a district science test today.

Social Studies: We made a flipchart today to review the three branches of government, their jobs, and the people in the branches. We will have a MiniQuiz about these ideas tomorrow.

Character Strength: We are learning about kindness this week.

Notes:

• Please visit the new Internet Safety page for parents.
• 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 reviewed common spelling patterns for the /k/ sound. This will be the skill tested on tomorrow’s spelling test.

Cursive: Cursive worksheet pp. 36-38 are available and are due Friday.

Reading: Today was a reading skills day using MobyMax.

Writing: Students worked on revising today. Our next piece of writing is a fiction story due Monday, December 18. Your student should be revising at this point by changing words or ideas. Homework is to work on writing for 15 minutes.

Math: Students worked on addition and subtraction or other math skills today at Khan Academy. Homework is to practice math for 15 minutes using MobyMax or Khan Academy.

Science: None today due to the late start.

Social Studies: None today due to the late start.

Character Strength: We are learning about kindness this week.

Notes:

• Please visit the new Internet Safety page for parents.
• 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.

Michigan Capitol and Historical Museum 2017

64 new photos · Album by Christian Howd

Today was our trip to the Capitol and Historical Museum! We also worked on writing when we returned because the draft of our fiction story is due tomorrow.

Notes:

• Tomorrow is a late start day. School starts at 11 am.
• Please visit the new Internet Safety page for parents.
• 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. We’ll have a spelling test later this week.

Cursive: Cursive worksheet pp. 36-38 are available and are due Friday.

Reading: We read some animal poetry today.

Writing: We talked about writing realistic back and forth dialogue. Students also worked on drafting today. Our next piece of writing is a fiction story due Monday, December 18. Your student should be drafting at this point and should be at the middle or ending of their story. Homework is to work on writing for 15 minutes.

Math: Students worked on addition and subtraction or other math skills today at Khan Academy. Homework is to practice math for 15 minutes using MobyMax or Khan Academy.

Science: Students worked on a district science test again today.

Social Studies: We reviewed our last MiniQuiz about the organization of government.

Character Strength: We are learning about kindness this week.

Notes:

• Please visit the new Internet Safety page for parents.
• We are visiting the Michigan Capitol and Historical Museum tomorrow, December 5, from 7:15 am to 3 pm.
• Grand Blanc Parent University offers workshops about learning, health and parenting; there are several dates throughout the school year. Each workshop comes with a free meal! See the dates and how to register here.
• If you want to schedule your spring conference, here’s where to do that.
• 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.