Thursday, January 14, 2016

January 14, 2016


National Geographic Live Field Trip

Parents who have security clearance and are interested in going on our field trip on Tuesday, January 19th from 9:00am-12:00pm, please contact Mrs. Johl immediately.  We are still looking for parent volunteers and may have to cancel the trip if there are not enough adults to accompany us.

Math Homework

During a basket-ball game the L.A Spurs scored 71 baskets and the Chicago Bulls scored 89 baskets. Who scored more baskets? How many more did they score?

Remember to organize your problem like we have been practicing in class. 
Complete all of the steps.  

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

January 13, 2016

Homework





Math 

Tom got 25 presents for his birthday.  His friend got 17.
How many more did Mark receive?

Complete all of the following steps for the problem.

#1 Read the problem
#2 Circle the numbers
#3 Circle the key words
#4 Look at the key words and ask yourself is this an addition or subtraction problem?
#5 Write a math sentence
#6 Solve your math sentence and remember to show your work
#7 Prove your answer is correct
#8 Read the question and write a sentence answering the problem with your answer in it


Science

What are 2 ways you can reduce waste at home?

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

January 12, 2016



Reminders

Please return the National Geographic Live field trip forms asap.

Homework


Math

What are other words for addition?  Example - plus
What are other words for subtraction? Example - minus

Word Problem

Timmy has 15 jellybeans left.
How many did he start off with?

Questions

What is the key word in this problem?
To solve this problem would you write an addition sentence or a subtraction sentence?
Why?
How can you prove your answer is right?
What strategy did you use to solve the problem?
Remember to show your work and write a sentence answering your question.

Friday, January 8, 2016

January 8, 2016

Reminders

There is no school on Monday, January 11th as it a Professional Development Day.

National Geographic Live Field Trip

Please read, sign and return notices by Wednesday, January 13th.

Zumba Club

Grade 4 students interested in joining the Zumba club have until Tuesday, January 13th do bring back their notices.  There are a few spots left that will be given to students on a first come first serve basis.

Language Arts

Review the video called 'similes' and practice writing sentences with the words 'as' and 'like'. Do the other activities such as 'write about it' and the quizzes as well.

Math Homework

Please practice skip counting by 6's and 7's.

Grade 4 French Homework

Please practice counting aloud from 30-40 as we did in class today.  Focus on your pronunciation.

Thursday, January 7, 2016

January 7, 2016

Reminders

If you would like your child to participate in the grade 4/5 Zumba Club beginning on Friday, January 8th during lunch from 12:00-12:45 club please sign the notice and return in.  The club begins tomorrow. The first 20 students who return their forms will be able to participate in the program.  Students must bring a lunch and are not required to pay a drop-in fee if they regularly go home for lunch.

Tuesday, January 5, 2016

January 5, 2016

Homework


Math

Students, up until now we have been practicing how to count by 2's, 3's, 4's, 5's, 6's, 7's, 10's, 25's, 100's and 1000's.

For each question:

*Choose the best skip counting strategy to reach the number.
*Write an addition sentence to reach the number.
*Write a subtraction sentence to reach the number.

1. 71

2. 251

3. 671

4. 997

5. 13 456


Monday, January 4, 2016

January 4, 2016

January 4, 2016



Library Book Exchange

Please bring back all library books tomorrow. 

Math

How can you get to the number 43 by skip counting and writing one math addition sentence?
How can you get to the number 43 by skip counting and writing one math subtraction sentence?

Science
Choose an item that you use regularly everyday and think about what happens to it when you are done using it.  Where does it go?