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December 2012 Newsletter
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Week 11

November 12th - November 16th

 

Spelling List: watched, watching, danced, dancing, studied, studying, stopped, stopping, dried, drying, happened, happening, noticed, noticing, robbed, robbing, slipped, slipping, hurried, hurrying, answered, answering, magnified, magnifying, interfered, interfering
Here is a link to games over this week's spelling list:
http://www.spellingcity.com/spelling-games-vocabulary-games.html?listId=551226

Math: We are beginning Topic 11: Adding and Subtracting Fractions. Please continue to work on your multiplication facts.
Here is a link to some fraction games:
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/menus/fractions.htm

Here is a link to some fun multiplication games:
http://www.multiplication.com/games/all-games

Reading: We will be working on cause and effect this week. Our story is The Stranger.

Language: We are working on action and linking verbs. Words that show actions are called action verbs (hit, regretted, walked, sat). Linking verbs do not show actions. They tell what the subject is or what the subject is like. Common linking verbs are: am, is, are, was, were.
 

Science: We are continuing Ch. 2 Reproduction and Survival. We will be working on life cycles and metamorphosis. Below is a link to our Science textbooks website. They have animated summaries, vocabulary games, and much more!

http://www.mhschool.com/science/2010/student/tn/grade4/g4_ch2.html
 

Social Studies: We are working on The First People- Ancient Civilizations, North American Indians & Agriculture, Historic Tribes in Tennessee.

Week 10

November 5th - November 9th

**REMINDER**

No School- November 6th Election Day

Spelling List: return, courage, surface, purpose, first, turkey, heard, early, turtle, birthday, journal, courtesy, nourish, purse, furniture, search, curtain, burrow, hamburger, survey, CHALLENGE: turquoise, absurd, furthermore, flourish, nourishment
Here is a link to games over this week's spelling list:
http://www.spellingcity.com/spelling-games-vocabulary-games.html?listId=1947626

Math: We are beginning Topic 11: Adding and Subtracting Fractions. Please continue to work on your multiplication facts.
Here is a link to some fraction games:
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/menus/fractions.htm

Here is a link to some fun multiplication games:
http://www.multiplication.com/games/all-games

Reading: We will be working on main idea and supporting details this week. Our story is So You Think You Want to be President?

Language: We are working on plural possessive nouns. A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. A plural possessive noun shows ownership, such as the cats' toys (more than one cat), the babies' diapers (more than one baby), etc. They add an apostrophe after the s.
 

Science: We are continuing Ch. 2 Reproduction and Survival. We will be working on life cycles and metamorphosis. Below is a link to our Science textbooks website. They have animated summaries, vocabulary games, and much more!

http://www.mhschool.com/science/2010/student/tn/grade4/g4_ch2.html
 

Social Studies: We are working on The First People- Ancient Civilizations, North American Indians & Agriculture, Historic Tribes in Tennessee.

Week 9

October 29th - November 2nd

Spelling List: Thanksgiving, among, think, blank, graph, young, wheel, nephew, belong, whiskers, whispers, elephant, white, shrink, wharf, trunk, strong, blink, chunk, skunk,CHALLENGE: strengthen, bankrupt, phantom, whimsical, whatever
Here is a link to games over this week's spelling list:
http://www.spellingcity.com/spelling-games-vocabulary-games.html?listId=287244

Math: We are continuing our work with fractions. We will be working on improper fractions, mixed numbers, and adding and subtracting fractions. Please continue to work on your multiplication facts.
Here is a link to some fraction games:
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/menus/fractions.htm

Here is a link to some fun multiplication games:
http://www.multiplication.com/games/all-games

Reading: We will be working on fact and opinion this week. Our story is Marven and the Great North Woods.

Language: We are working on singular possessive nouns. A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. A possessive noun shows ownership, such as Bob's dog, the plant's roots, etc. They use an apostrophe and "s".
 

Science: We are beginning Ch. 2 Reproduction and Survival. We will be working on inherited and environmental traits, life cycles, and metamorphosis. Below is a link to our Science textbooks website. They have animated summaries, vocabulary games, and much more!

http://www.mhschool.com/science/2010/student/tn/grade4/g4_ch2.html

Social Studies: We are working on The First People- Ancient Civilizations, North American Indians & Agriculture, Historic Tribes in Tennessee.

November Calendar and Newsletter

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November 2012 Newsletter

Week 8

October 22nd - 26th

    ** REMINDER **

4th Grade Program: October 25th at 6:30 p.m.
End of Cookie Dough Sale: October 26th
*** The Math Constructed Response Exam will be given this week***

Spelling List: morning, forest, garbage, form, alarm, corner, story, argue, backyard, start, partner, storm, Florida, apartment, sport, force, forward, sharp, garden, Arkansas, CHALLENGE: departure, margarine, informative, snorkel, carnation
Here is a link to games over this week's spelling list:
  http://www.spellingcity.com/spelling-games-vocabulary-games.html?listId=287240

Math: We are continuing our work with fractions. We will be working on improper fractions, mixed numbers, and finding common denominators. Please continue to work on your multiplication facts.
Here is a link to some fraction games:
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/menus/fractions.htm

Here is a link to some fun multiplication games:
http://www.multiplication.com/games/all-games

Reading: We will be working on inferences and drawing conclusions this week. Our story is Grace and the Time Machine.

Language: We are working on irregular nouns. A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. Irregular plural nouns don't follow traditional phonics patterns.
   

Science: We are beginning Ch. 2 Reproduction and Survival. We will be working on inherited and environmental traits, life cycles, and metamorphosis. Below is a link to our Science textbooks website. They have animated summaries, vocabulary games, and much more!

http://www.mhschool.com/science/2010/student/tn/grade4/g4_ch2.html

Social Studies: We are working on Physical and Human Effects on Earth: erosion, volcanoes, pollution, and water as a resource.

Week 7

October 8th - 11th

    ** REMINDER **
Fall Break: No School October 12th - 17th
Return to School: October 18th

Spelling List: videos, teeth, potatoes, themselves, lives, leaves, cliffs, roofs, halves, moose, radios, sheep, cuffs, beliefs, patios, banjos, tornadoes, tomatoes, hoofs, loaves, CHALLENGE: portfolios, embargoes, handerkerchiefs, calves, lassoes
Here is a link to games over this week's spelling list:
  http://www.spellingcity.com/spelling-games-vocabulary-games.html?listId=287237

Math: We are continuing our work with fractions. We will be working on equivalent fractions, comparing fractions, and finding common denominators. Please continue to work on your multiplication facts.
Here is a link to some fraction games:
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/menus/fractions.htm

Here is a link to some fun multiplication games:
http://www.multiplication.com/games/all-games

Reading: We will be working on inferences and drawing conclusions this week. Our story is Coyote School News.

Language: We are working on regular and plural nouns. A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. A regular or singular noun is a noun referring only to one. A plural noun is referring to more than one.
   

Science: We are taking our test over Chapter 1 and will begin Ch. 2 Reproduction and Survival. We will be working on life cycles and metamorphosis. Below is a link to our Science textbooks website. They have animated summaries, vocabulary games, and much more!

http://www.mhschool.com/science/2010/student/tn/grade4/g4_ch2.html
 

Social Studies: We are working on Physical and Human Effects on Earth: erosion, volcanoes, pollution, and water as a resource.

October Newsletter and Calendar

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Week 6

October 1st - 5th

   

Spelling List: monkeys, friends, plays, supplies, taxes, holidays, months, companies, costumes, sandwiches, hobbies, daisies, delays, scratches, counties, teammates, memories, bunches, batteries, donkeys, CHALLENGE: eyelashes, ambulances, trophies, secretaries, inventories
Here is a link to games over this week's spelling list:
http://www.spellingcity.com/spelling-games-vocabulary-games.html?listId=287236
 
Math: We are continuing our work with fractions. We will be working on equivalent fractions, comparing fractions, and finding common denominators. Please continue to work on your multiplication facts.
Here is a link to some fraction games:
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/menus/fractions.htm

Here is a link to some fun multiplication games:
http://www.multiplication.com/games/all-games

Reading: We will be working on cause and effect this week. Our story is What Jo Did.

Language: We are working on common and proper nouns. A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. A common noun is a general noun such as boy, girl, dog, school. A proper noun is a specific noun such as a name (Watt Hardison Elementary, Mrs. Renfro, etc.). A proper noun always starts with a capital letter.
  

Science: We are beginning Chapter 1 Lesson 3: Energy Needs in Ecosystems. We will be learning about food chains and webs, and how animals rely on one another for the energy to live.
Below is a link to our Science textbooks website. They have animated summaries, vocabulary games, and much more!
http://www.mhschool.com/science/2010/student/tn/grade4/g4_ch1.html

Social Studies: We are working on Physical and Human Effects on Earth: erosion, volcanoes, pollution, and water as a resource.

Week 5

September 24th - 28th

   

Spelling List: usual, huge, flute, mood, smooth, threw, afternoon, scooter, juice, cruise, truth, bruise, cruel, excuse, pupil, groove, confuse, humor, duty, curfew CHALLENGE influence, aluminum, nutrition, accumulate, igloo
Here is a link to games over this week's spelling list:
http://www.spellingcity.com/spelling-games-vocabulary-games.html?listId=287050
 
Math: We are continueing our work with fractions. We will be working on making equal parts, creating number lines, fraction representations, and equivalent fractions. Please continue to work on your multiplication facts.
Here is a link to some fraction games:
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/menus/fractions.htm

Here is a link to some fun multiplication games:
http://www.multiplication.com/games/all-games

Reading: We will be working on main idea and supporting details this week. Our story is Letters Home from Yosemite.

Language: We are working on complex sentences and clauses. We will also be working on writing our own complete paragraphs with main ideas and supporting details in writing workshop.
  

Science: We are beginning Chapter 1 Lesson 3: Energy Needs in Ecosystems. We will be learning about food chains and webs, and how animals rely on one another for the energy to live.
Below is a link to our Science textbooks website. They have animated summaries, vocabulary games, and much more!
http://www.mhschool.com/science/2010/student/tn/grade4/g4_ch1.html

Social Studies: We are working on landforms and Tennessee agricultural products.

Week 4

September 17th - 21st

 

**REMINDER**

Fall Pictures: Thursday, September 20th

Grades 3-5 Open House: September 20th from 6:30 - 7:30

 

Spelling List: prairie, calorie, honey, valley, money, finally, movie, country, empty, city, rookie, hockey, collie, breezy, jury, balcony, steady, alley, trolley, misty, CHALLENGE: frequency, parsley, journey, chimney, attorney
Here is a link to games over this week's spelling list:http://www.spellingcity.com/spelling-games-vocabulary-games.html?listId=287049

Math: We are beginning our unit on fractions. We will be working on making equal parts, creating number lines, fraction representations, and equivalent fractions. Please continue to work on your multiplication facts. Here is a link to some fun multiplication games:
http://www.multiplication.com/games/all-games

Reading: We will be working on story structure and author's purpose this week. Our story is The Horned Toad Prince.

Language: We are working on compound sentences. A compound sentence is two sentences combined using a comma and a conjuction (and, but, or). We will also be working on writing our own complete and compound sentences in writing workshop.
  

Science: We are continuing Chapter 1 Lesson 2: Environmental Interactions. We will be learning what an ecosystem is, abiotic and biotic factors, competition, food chains and webs, and predators and prey.
Below is a link to our Science textbooks website. They have animated summaries, vocabulary games, and much more!
http://www.mhschool.com/science/2010/student/tn/grade4/g4_ch1.html

Social Studies: We are working on map skills, Tennessee geography, and Tennessee symbols.

Week 3

September 10th - 14th

Spelling List: sweet, each, three, least, freedom, below, throat, float, foam, flown, greet, season, croak, shallow, eagle, indeed, rainbow, grown, seaweed, hollow CHALLENGE: Halloween, speedometer, underneath, seacoast, cocoa
Here is a link to games over this week's spelling list:
http://www.spellingcity.com/spelling-games-vocabulary-games.html?listId=287048

Math: We are finishing our work with place value, comparing and ordering numbers, and rounding. We will begin work with fractions soon! Here is a link to some fun multiplication games:
http://www.multiplication.com/games/all-games

Reading: We will continue learning comprehension strategies this week as well as sequencing, graphic organizers, and context clues. Our story for this week is Grandfather's Journey.

Language: We are working on identifying the subject and predicate of sentences. The subject is who or what the sentence is about. The predicate is what they did. You can identify the predicate by first finding the verb in the sentence. We will also be working on writing our own complete sentences.
  

Science: We are beginning Chapter 1 Lesson 2: Environmental Interactions. We will be learning what an ecosystem is, abiotic and biotic factors, competition, and predators and prey.
Below is a link to our Science textbooks website. They have animated summaries, vocabulary games, and much more!
http://www.mhschool.com/science/2010/student/tn/grade4/g4_ch1.html

Social Studies: We are working on map skills, Tennessee geography, and Tennessee symbols.

September Calendar

Here is our September calendar. :) We will let you know of any changes/additions made. Have a great month!!

September 2012 Calendar

Week 2

September 4th - 7th

Spelling List: sigh, right, weigh, eight, detail, height, spray, braid bait, grain, slight, thigh, tight, raisin, trait, highway, frighten, dismay, freight, sleigh CHALLENGE: eighteen, mayonnaise, campaign, daylight, twilight
Here is a link to games over this week's spelling list:
 http://www.quia.com/hm/419682.html
Math: We are continuing our work with place value from millions to hundredths. Also we will be working on comparing and ordering numbers, rounding, and finding change with money. Here is a link to some fun multiplication games:
http://www.multiplication.com/games/all-games

Reading: We will continue learning comprehension strategies this week as well as learning author's purpose (to entertain, persuade, or inform). Our story for this week is Lewis and Clark and Me.

Language: We are learning the four types of sentences: declarative, imperative, interrogative, and exlamatory. Declarative sentences are simple statements. Imperative statements give a command. Interrogative statements ask a question. Exlamatory sentences show excitement and end in an exclamation point.

Science: We are finishing plant and animal cells in science and will be moving on to Chapter 1 Lesson 2 Environments, Ecosystems, and Food Chains. 

Social Studies: We are working on map skills, Tennessee geography, and Tennessee symbols.

Week 1

August 27th - 31st

This week we are beginning our flexible grouping rotations! We are so excited to get started and we know all of the students are as well. Please remember that we will NOT be going to school on Monday, September 3rd for Labor Day. Here is a link to our REVISED school calendar:
http://sumnerschools.org/images/stories/documents/Calendars/2012.13_revised_APPROVED_color_08.21.12.pdf

Here are a few of the things we will be working on this week:

Spelling List: admire, magnet, contest, method, custom, rally, soccer, engine, sudden, finger, accident, mitten, intend, fabric, flatten, rascal, gutter, mammal, happen, cannon  CHALLENGE: dungeon, magnify, festival, thunderstorm, injury

Math: In math we will be working on refreshing/learning our multiplication and division facts. It is important to work with your child on these every night because we all know if you don't use it, you lose it! We will also be working on learning place value from millions to hundredths. Here is a link to some fun multiplication games:
http://www.multiplication.com/games/all-games

Reading: We will be focusing on learning comprehension strategies to help students with understanding and monitoring their reading. The strategies are metacognition, schema, inferences, determining importance, questioning, visualizing, and synthesizing. We will also be reading an excerpt from Because of Winn Dixie.

Language: We are learning the four types of sentences: declarative, imperative, interrogative, and exlamatory. Declarative sentences are simple statements. Imperative statements give a command. Interrogative statements ask a question. Exlamatory sentences show excitement and end in an exclamation point.

Science: We are focusing on plant and animal cells in science. You can find information about them in Chapter 1 Lesson 1 in our science book.

Social Studies: We are learning about primary and secondary sources, artifacts, and map skills.

Help Wanted :)

As we wait for the school year to begin, we would love for you to consider volunteering some of your time at our school this year. We welcome any help you may offer, no matter how much or little time you have to dedicate. Here are some of the things that volunteers can help with:

• working with small groups of students on books, multiplication facts, educational games, etc.
• helping with various tasks such as cutting, copying, sorting, etc.
• helping with classroom parties
• chaperoning field trips
• assisting with special classroom activities and projects
• sharing an area of expertise or hobby with the students (Fab Friday)

We would LOVE to have your help and involvement in our school. If you are interested in volunteering for any of these activities, please fill out and return the form below to your child's teacher with the times you are available to help. We appreciate all of your support!

Welcome!!!

Welcome to Watt Hardison's Fabulous Fourth Grade blog! We are so excited to begin this new school year and are looking forward to a wonderful year of learning with our students. If you have not yet registered your student, please stop by the school to do so. Also, our school fee requests are still being accepted. Please make sure to check over the supply list below:

4th Grade Supply List

2012-2013

8 Dividers w/ Pockets 

1 Box of (24 ct.) Crayola Crayons

 2 Glue Sticks

1 Pocket Folder

1 Highlighter

1 Box (12 ct.) Colored Pencils

1 Box of Assorted Expo Markers (Dry Erase)

4 Packages of Loose Leaf Wide Rule Notebook Paper

36 #2 Pencils

2 Large Boxes of Tissues

Pointed Scissors

Zipper Pouch (No Crayon Boxes)

Backpack (non-rolling)

Headphones (No Ear Buds)

Boys:

1 Package of “Post It” Notes

1 Box Quart Size Ziploc Bags

1 Roll of Paper Towels

1 Box of Baby Wipes

Girls:

1 Container of Clorox Wipes

1 Bottle of Germ-X Hand Sanitizer

1 Box Gallon Size Ziploc Bags

1 Pkg. Index Cards 3 x 5 Lined