Week of 12/16/13 - 12/20/13

Highlights for the Week 

of 12/16/13 in Mrs. Bell's Classroom

Spelling - Words with the /k/, /ng/ & /kw/ Sounds
The final test for this lesson will be on Friday, 12/20. Workbook pages & the cursive page OR challenge work will also be collected that day.

Reading - I Can Use Text Proof to Respond to Comprehension Questions
This week in reading, students will be reading a Time for Kids magazine about the storm in the Philippines. During Daily 5, students will read the main article with a partner, independently read the main article, and work on analyzing a chart. The comprehension quiz will be assigned for homework on Monday. 

English - Nouns
Students will take a QUIZ on plural nouns on Monday, 12/16. They should review and remember the rules for spelling most plural nouns (add -s), for plural nouns that end in -s, -x, -ch, and -sh (add -es), for plural nouns that end in a vowel and "y" (add -s), for plural nouns that end in a consonant and "y" (change the "y" to an "i", and add -es), and irregular plural nouns such as children, mice, deer, and moose. They have practice sheets in the English folder of their binder that should be helpful when preparing for the quiz.

Social Studies - The Midwest

We will begin our study of the Midwest with a look at the formation of the Great Lakes. The Midwest map QUIZ is scheduled for Thursday, 12/18. 

Science - How Does Your Body Get Oxygen & Nutrients?

The respiratory system will be our focus this week.  Students will create a model of the respiratory system that will show how the diaphragm pushes air in and out of the lungs.  Ask your child to demonstrate it for you! 

Mrs. Bell's Math Class 

Students will take the 4th, and final, division "Mad Minute" on Monday, 12/16. The Unit 5 TEST is scheduled for Wednesday, 12/18.

Don't Forget...

December 17 - Early Dismissal - Students dismissed at 11:00
January 6 -- Classes Resume after Winter Break

January 20 -- M. L. King Birthday -- No School

The Fourth grade BOWLING field trip is the afternoon of Wednesday, 12/18.  Students may bring a small amount of money to purchase snacks while bowling.

The "all-school" field trip to the TIVOLI Movie theater will be the afternoon of Friday, 12/20.  Students will enjoy watching "Tale of Despereaux". No money is necessary; snacks will not be available.

Mrs. Karen Bell