Week of 10.29.18

Highlights for the Week of 10/29/18
in Mrs. Bell's Class

Spelling -  Unit 10 - Suffixes -ment, -tion and -ly

This week's list contains words with the suffixes -ment, -tion and -ly.  Students will study the definitions of the suffixes and how they change the root words that they are attached to. We will also look at antonyms of the spelling and vocabulary words. The final TEST is scheduled for Friday, 11/2.

Reading - Unit 1 - "Courage"
The Happy Birthday Dr. King / I Have a Dream Speech QUIZ is scheduled for Tuesday, 10/30. Students should review the story, "Happy Birthday Dr. King", the "I Have a Dream Speech" and the words to the U2 Pride song to prepare for the quiz. Students will also write a response to the question, "What lesson about courage is MLK trying to teach based on his I Have a Dream Speech?".

Social Studies - The Southeast
Our study of the Southeast begins with students creating a map of the region. Look for a QUIZ on the map to be scheduled the week of 11/5.

Science - Energy Conversions
Building a simple electrical system and examining its parts will be the focus of Science this week.

Mrs. Bell's Math Class- Unit 2 - Adding & Subtracting Fractions

Fraction story problems will be our focus as we near the end of Unit 2. Students will complete a CHECKPOINT on 10/30 that covers strategies for adding and subtracting fractions. The Unit 2 TEST is tentatively scheduled for 11/5

FYI...

It was a pleasure to meet with so many of you during conferences. Please do not ever hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns that you may have about your child's progress.

The Halloween celebration will be on Wednesday, 10/31. Students will change into their costumes at 12:45, and the parties will begin at 1:00. The traditional PV parade will begin at 1:55. Students must be able to put on their Halloween costume in 5-10 minutes by themselves. Fourth grade will have designated classrooms for girls to change in and for boys. They will NOT be allowed to change in the bathroom. No props that resemble a weapon should be brought to school. THANK YOU to all the parents who are helping to make this a special afternoon for our classroom!

Mrs. Karen Bell