Early Dismissal on Friday: 11:50 am

A reminder that school is dismissing early tomorrow, at 11:50 am.  Please be sure your student knows how he/she is getting home.  Lunch is not provided at school tomorrow. 

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 4/3/12

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 4/3/12


Reading:
MAP Test Practice
Read 20 Minutes/Log
Math:
Math review timed test packet, no homework
Science:
No Homework. Quiz next Monday April 9th.
Other:
Remember to turn in your field trip forms for the Jefferson City Trip coming up on May 1st! Also,  MAP testing will begin next Tuesday, April 10th, for 4th graders. Be sure to get a good night's sleep and heat a healthy breakfast (brain fuel!) before coming to school!

Miss Zelle's Science Classes Chapter 14 Lesson 1 Quiz

Miss Zelle's Science Classes have their Chapter 14 Lesson 1 Quiz on Thursday, March 29.  This quiz is over Electricity!  They should study the following:

• Static Electricity- is an electrical charge that builds up in an object.  Ex: Balloons/hair or lightning
• Current Electricity- is a steady stream of charges. 
• Series Circuit- is a circuit that has only one path for the current to follow.  You did this in the investigation Light a Bulb.
• Parallel Circuit- is a path that has more than one way an electric current can flow. 
• Conductor- is a material that lets electricity travel through it easily. Ex: Metals and wire
• Insulator- is a material that does not let electricity travel through it easily. Ex: rubber and plastic

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 3/26/12

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 3/26/12


Reading:
Constructed Responses MAP preparation
Read 20 Minutes/Log
Math:
Review of Measurement
Quiz tomorrow over ch. 24 - measurement
Study Guide due tomorrow
Other:
A permission slip for a short study was sent home before spring break. Please return this slip tomorrow if you would like your child to be able to participate. Thanks!

Also, information about the Jefferson City Field trip was sent home today (purple packet). It also contains the permission slip for the trip. The trip will cost $16 per student. Please return this slip with a check or money for your child as soon as possible. Thank you!

Miss Zelle's Chapter 24 Math Quiz tomorrow!

Miss Zelle's class will be having their Chapter 24 Linear Measurement Quiz tomorrow.  They need to know the following:

• Inches, Feet, Yards, Miles (least to greatest)
• 12 inches in 1 foot
• 3 feet in 1 yard
• 36 inches in 1 yard
• 1,760 yards in 1 mile
• 5,280 feet in 1 mile
• 16 ounces in 1 pound
• 2000 pounds in 1 ton
• 3 teaspoons in 1 tablespoon
• 2 cups in 1 pint
• 2 pints in 1 quart
• 4 quarts in 1 gallon
• How to change linear units, units of weight, and units of capacity
• When changing from larger to smaller, you need more, so you multiply
• When changing from smaller to larger, you need less, so you divide

Study guides are due tomorrow.  We will review and then take the quiz. 

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 3/12/12 Reading: Summarizing Read 20 Minutes/Log Math: Measuring to the nearest half inch WS 24.3 Reteach side only Science: Took chapter 11 test Spelling: Spelling tic-tac-toe March 15th (Thursday) Test Thursday

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 3/15/12


Reading:
Summarizing
Read 20 Minutes/Log
Math:
WS 24.4 - Capacity Practice side #s 1-8
Other:
Tomorrow is a half day. There will be no lunch served at school. School will dismiss at 11:40.

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 3/13/12

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 3/12/12


Reading:
Summarizing
Read 20 Minutes/Log
Math:
Measuring to the nearest half inch
WS 24.3 Reteach side only
Science:
Took chapter 11 test
Spelling:
Spelling tic-tac-toe March 15th (Thursday)
Test Thursday

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 3/12/12

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 3/12/12


Reading:
Summarizing
Read 20 Minutes/Log
Math:
Measuring to the nearest half inch
WS 24.2 Reteach side 1-4, Practice side 1-2
Science:
Chapter 11 Test TOMORROW! STUDY STUDY STUDY!
Spelling:
Spelling tic-tac-toe March 15th (Thursday)
Test Thursday

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 3/9/12

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 3/9/12


Reading:
Summarizing
3 Tic Tac Toe Projects Due MONDAY!!
Math:
Choosing the best measurement
Science:
Chapter 11 Test on Tuesday
Spelling:
One more spelling unit before break. The tic-tac-toe will be due March 15th (Thursday)
The spelling test will be the same day.
Other:
Book projects are due this Monday! Make sure you turn yours in on time to participate in the party!

Mrs. Sindelar's class-chapter 11 science test and book project due on Tuesday, March 13.

Miss Zelle's Science Classes Chapter 11 Test on Tuesday!

Chapter 11 Study Guide

Atom- The smallest possible particle of an element

Compound- A substance made of two or more kinds of atoms that are chemically combined

Element- A substance made up of just one kind of atom

Matter- Anything that takes up space and has mass

Chemical change- A change that results in the formation of new substances

Physical property- A trait of a substance by itself

Physical change- A change that does not result in a new substance

Chemical property- A property that involves how a substance interacts with other substances

Be able to tell the difference between chemical and physical changes in situations with substances. 

Also, remember to study quizzes from lessons 1,2, and3, notes, and worksheets for lessons. 

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 3/8/12

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 3/8/12


Reading:
Summarizing
Read 20 minutes/log
3 Tic Tac Toe Projects Due Monday, March 12th
Math:
Took Fractions Quiz
No homework tonight
Science:
Took Quiz
No homework tonight
Spelling:
One more spelling unit before break. The tic-tac-toe will be due March 15th (Thursday)
The spelling test will be the same day.
Other:
Book projects are due this Monday! Make sure you turn yours in on time to participate in the party!

More Science Extra Credit Projects from Mrs. Pride's Class!

More Science Extra Credit from Mrs. Pride's Class!

Updates for Miss Zelle's Class!

In math students, we are learning about the customary measurement system.  We will also be reviewing skills learned throughout this year. 

In communication arts, we will continue to work in guided reading groups reviewing skills learned throughout this year.  Please encourage your students to read every night for 20 minutes!  In writing we are working on grammar skills, and we will also continue working on constructed response questions and correct letter format. 

In science we are finishing up our unit on the physical and chemical changes of matter.  We will begin working on our unit on electricity, and we will also be working on the metric measurement system, and on metric conversions.  

In March we will be using Social Studies class time for additional MAP review.

Thank you for your continued support!!!

More Extra Credit Projects from Miss Zelle's Class

Science Extra Credit Projects for Miss Zelle's Class

Students in Mrs. Pride's class came up with a experiment to show a chemical change.  They were responsible for coming up with the materials, procedure, demonstration and explaining to the class why it was  a chemical change.

Science Extra Credit Projects for Mrs. Pride's class

Students in Mrs. Pride's class came up with a experiment to show a chemical change.  They were responsible for coming up with the materials, procedure, demonstration and explaining to the class why it was  a chemical change. 

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 3/7/12

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 3/7/12

Reading:
Summarizing
Read 20 minutes/log
3 Tic Tac Toe Projects Due Monday, March 12th
Math:
Equivalent Fractions PS 21.3 #s 1-19
Quiz over fractions tomorrow
Science:
Quiz tomorrow
Other:
Book projects are due this Monday! Make sure you turn yours in on time to participate in the party!

Mrs. Pride's Class: Chapter 21 Fractions Quiz Tomorrow

Mrs. Pride's class will have a quiz tomorrow (March 8) over fractions.  Students should know the following:

• Read and write fractions three different ways
• Example: 2/3 = two-thirds, two out of three, two divided by three
• Find equivalent fractions
• Compare and Order Fractions (greatest to least AND least to greatest)
• Remember the shoelace method!!!

Miss Zelle's Verb/Adverb Charades

Miss Zelle's class learned about verb/adverbs today in writing class.  They practiced using these by playing verb/adverb charades.  Students chose a verb card and read it to the class, then they chose an adverb card and acted out the verb based on their adverb, such as driving quickly. 

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 3/6/12

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 3/6/12

Reading:
Summarizing
Read 20 minutes/log
3 Tic Tac Toe Projects Monday Due March 12th
Math:
Equivalent Fractions PS 21.2 All
Quiz over fractions this Thursday
Science:
Extra credit experiment due tomorrow
Quiz on Thursday
Other:
Book projects are due this Monday! Make sure you turn yours in on time to participate in the party!

Miss Zelle's Chapter 21 Math Quiz on Thursday

Miss Zelle's Class has their Chapter 21 Math quiz on Thursday.  It is over fractions.  They should study the following:

• How to read and write fractions
• Numerators and Denominators
• Equivalent Fractions- Fractions that are equal size
• How to Compare two fractions
• How to Order Fractions

Science Extra Credit due tomorrow

Science Extra Credit

            You have the opportunity to earn extra credit in science, and become the science teacher.  What you need to do is: Come up with an example (school appropriate) to show a chemical change.  You will need to gather your materials, create a procedure to follow to create a chemical change, demonstrate the chemical change for our class, have it work, and explain to the class why it was a chemical change.  This is not a mandatory assignment, but you can earn up to 5 points of extra credit towards your science grade.  This assignment is due no later than Wednesday, March 7^th.  We will be presenting this day!  Have fun! 

Materials brought in by the student: ____/1

Create a procedure to follow: _____/1

Demonstrate the chemical change:  _____/1

Chemical Change occurs:  _____/1

Explanation to class about why it is a chemical change:  _____/1

Miss Zelle's Chapter 11 Lesson 3 Science Quiz Thursday

Miss Zelle's Science Classes have their Chapter 11 Lesson 3 Quiz this Thursday.  They should study the following:

• Physical Property- is a trait of a substance by itself
• Know examples of physical properties
• Chemical Property- is a property that involves how a substance interacts with other substances
• Know examples of chemical properties
• Chemical Change- is a change that results in the formation of new substances
• Know examples of Chemical Changes
• Compound- a substance made up of two or more kinds of atoms that are chemically combined
• Know an example of a compound

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 3/2/12

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 3/2/12

Reading:
Author's purpose
No Reading Homework
3 Tic Tac Toe Projects Due March 12th
Math:
Took quiz over long division
Will return and review on Monday
Other:
Book projects are due a week from Monday! Work on them this weekend if you need to catch up!

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 3/1/12

Mrs. Wigger's Homework 3/1/12

Reading:
Author's purpose
Read 20 Minutes/Reading Log
3 Tic Tac Toe Projects Due March 12th
Math:
Finish Division WS
Quiz over long division tomorrow
Other:
Return EFG envelopes tomorrow for a bonus prize when selling 3 or more items!