Hi Everyone,
Welcome back after Thanksgiving Break. I hope everyone had an enjoyable time off with family and friends. I know that it was very difficult for me to get up on Monday morning!! I really miss seeing the kids' smiling faces everyday, but it was great to off!!
Please don't forget that interest forms for Alice in Wonderland Jr. are due on Wednesday 11/29. No late forms will be accepted. Forms for the JBE Spirit Buddy program are due on Friday 12/1.
This week in math we will finish our unit on prime and composite numbers, factors and multiples, area and perimeter, and multiplication and division strategies. The test will on Wednesday. The test will also include review questions. The one area that students are continuing to have difficulty with is converting customary measurements. Our standard has students converting larger unit to smaller units. Please give your child a few problems like the examples below to practice at home.
6 quarts = _____cups
12 pounds =______ounces
8 yards =_______inches
Our next unit in math will be fractions. Students will learn:
*how to compare two fractions with different denominators or numerators.
*how to find equivalent fractions using a variety of strategies.
*how to add and subtract fractions
*how to decompose a fraction into the sum of it parts.
*how to add and subtract mixed numbers with unlike denominators by first finding like denominators.
*how to multiply a fraction by a whole number.
This week in science students will begin learning about energy. We will learn some common forms of energy.This will include potential energy, kinetic energy, sound energy, thermal energy, radiant energy. mechanical energy, and electrical energy. In the following weeks we will take a closer look at sound energy and thermal energy.
This week in social studies students will take the test for chapter 3. Next week we will begin chapter 4. In chapter 4 we will learn about colonial times in Florida. We will also discuss the struggle over Florida that took place between Spain and Britain. We will discuss slavery in British colonies and get an introduction to the American Revolution.
Have a GREAT week,
Aesha
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Week of 11/13
Hi Everyone,
This week we will participate in our Colonial Kids Festival. Students will learn what life was like for kids during colonial days. If you haven't already done so please send in $5 cash to pay for materials that they kids will use during the festival. Parents are welcomed to attend to help facilitate the activities. If you would like to help please meet in room 209 on Thursday morning at 8:00.
This week in math we will begin learning division strategies. Our 4th grade standard has students finding whole‐number quotients and remainders with up to four digit dividends and one‐digit divisors, using strategies based on place value, the properties of operations, and/or the relationship between multiplication and division. Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations, rectangular arrays, and/or area models. Strategies that students will be learning are multiplying up, area models, the distributive property, and partial quotients. Students will not be learning the long division algorithm.
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| Multiplying Up |
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| Area Model for Division |
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| Distributive Property |
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| Partial Quotient |
This week in science we will finish up our work on matter. The test was originally scheduled for Wednesday, but has been changed to Friday. After finishing chapter 4 we will move on to chapter 5, energy.
This week in social studies students will complete chapter 3. Students will take the test on chapter 3 the week after the Thanksgiving holiday.
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Week of 11-6
Dear Parents,
I would like to start by saying Happy Veteran's Day to all of our military members. Thank you so very much for your service!
This week in honor of Veteran's Day we will have a special Flag Raising Ceremony on Thursday morning beginning a 9:00. Students are asked to wear red, white and blue. We will also not have school on Friday.
In math this week we will take a test on factors, multiples, prime and composite numbers, multiplication strategies and area and perimeter on Wednesday. Students will bring home their checked study guide on Tuesday. Please have them review their notes. I have also created an assignment in Prodigy to help them review these concepts.
After the test on Wednesday we will move on to division. In our division section we will learn four different strategies; multiplying up, area models, distributive property, and partial quotients. The division algorithm is not introduced until 6th grade.
Beginning next week the i-Ready requirement will be increased from 15 minutes to 30 minutes per week. Please help your child meet this requirement. Students are allowed to begin their new week of technology on Friday afternoons. And they can spread out their minutes throughout the week to meet this requirement. Students just need to fill out their log each time they go on to the computer.
This week in science, students will complete two labs. In the first lab we will learn how to calculate the volume of solids using water. The second lab will teach us about the Law of Conservation of Mass. This law states that the parts of an object will have the same total mass as the whole object. We will complete chapter 4 this week. Students will take the test and turn in the vocabulary on Wednesday November 15th. Students have been working on a choice board project for science it will will due on Friday November 17th.
This week in social studies we will learn about reading and following directions to plot on a map. Students will also learn about the first colonies in Florida. Did you know that France set up Fort Caroline right here in Jacksonville? Fort Caroline is listed as a National Park and is open to visitors. Follow the link https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/historyculture/foca.htm for more information. We also read about how the Spanish set up a colony in St. Augustine https://www.nps.gov/casa/index.htm
Have a Wonderful week,
Aesha
I would like to start by saying Happy Veteran's Day to all of our military members. Thank you so very much for your service!
This week in honor of Veteran's Day we will have a special Flag Raising Ceremony on Thursday morning beginning a 9:00. Students are asked to wear red, white and blue. We will also not have school on Friday.
Please remember to send in $5 cash for our Colonial Kids Festival. The Festival will take place on Thursday November 16th. Thank to Mrs. Stone for volunteering to help facilitate our activity. We are still in need at least one more parent volunteer.
In math this week we will take a test on factors, multiples, prime and composite numbers, multiplication strategies and area and perimeter on Wednesday. Students will bring home their checked study guide on Tuesday. Please have them review their notes. I have also created an assignment in Prodigy to help them review these concepts.
After the test on Wednesday we will move on to division. In our division section we will learn four different strategies; multiplying up, area models, distributive property, and partial quotients. The division algorithm is not introduced until 6th grade.
Beginning next week the i-Ready requirement will be increased from 15 minutes to 30 minutes per week. Please help your child meet this requirement. Students are allowed to begin their new week of technology on Friday afternoons. And they can spread out their minutes throughout the week to meet this requirement. Students just need to fill out their log each time they go on to the computer.
This week in science, students will complete two labs. In the first lab we will learn how to calculate the volume of solids using water. The second lab will teach us about the Law of Conservation of Mass. This law states that the parts of an object will have the same total mass as the whole object. We will complete chapter 4 this week. Students will take the test and turn in the vocabulary on Wednesday November 15th. Students have been working on a choice board project for science it will will due on Friday November 17th.
This week in social studies we will learn about reading and following directions to plot on a map. Students will also learn about the first colonies in Florida. Did you know that France set up Fort Caroline right here in Jacksonville? Fort Caroline is listed as a National Park and is open to visitors. Follow the link https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/historyculture/foca.htm for more information. We also read about how the Spanish set up a colony in St. Augustine https://www.nps.gov/casa/index.htm
Have a Wonderful week,
Aesha
Monday, October 30, 2017
Week of 10/30
Happy Monday Everyone,
I would like to thank Mrs. DiGaetani for providing us with another art enrichment lesson. We learned about Piet Mondrian. We used his work Broadway Boogie Woogie to inspirt our own spider web art.
I would also like to thank Mrs. Stone for providing us with a fun lesson on how to make sure we include everyone in our activities especially on the play ground and at lunch.
A BIG thank you to everyone that helped with our Fall Festival. Thank you to Mrs. Cauley and Mrs. Anthony for organizing a fun event. Thank you to Mrs. Palakamshetty for taking so many pictures and uploading them to Shutterfly. If you would like to view the pictures please visit:
https://4thgraderocksatjbe.shutterfly.com/
We will be going on our field trip to the Pablo Creek Public Library on this Thursday. We are scheduled to leave JBE at 11:00. We are asking students to bring a heavy snack which we will eat before we leave and a lunch that we will have when we return at 1:15. Students will be able to purchase lunch from the cafeteria or may bring a bag lunch. If you are planning to chaperone please make sure that your volunteer status is up to date. You may either follow the bus or meet us at the library.
Students will be bringing home information about our next field trip. Our next field trip will be an in school field trip to colonial times. Our Colonial Kids field trip will be on Thursday November 16th. We will learn about what kids did during colonial times. We will make palm frond napkin holders, a colonial toy, and bead jewelry. We will also learn how to weave fabric, grind corn for meal and write with a quill and liquid ink. We are in need of at least two parents to facilitate the activity that will be in our classroom. Parents that want to volunteer will need to be at school by 8 A.M. the day of the event to be trained. If you are interested please let your child's homeroom teacher know as soon as possible.
This week in math we will learn how to multiply 2 digit by 2 digit problems using various strategies. Students will also learn how to apply the formulas for area and perimeter to solve real world problems. Talk to your child about a time that you had to order flooring (area) or fencing (perimeter) for example. Discuss the steps you used to calculate how much materials to order.
Students will also turn in their first round of math choices. Students work will be evaluated based on completeness, accuracy with answers and information and neatness.
In science we will learn about the Law of Conservation of Mass. This scientific law states that the parts of an object will have the same mass as the whole object. Students will also learn two ways to calculate the volume of solid objects.
In social studies we will begin learning about when Europeans first arrived in Florida.
Have a Wonderful Week,
Ms. Johnson
I would like to thank Mrs. DiGaetani for providing us with another art enrichment lesson. We learned about Piet Mondrian. We used his work Broadway Boogie Woogie to inspirt our own spider web art.
I would also like to thank Mrs. Stone for providing us with a fun lesson on how to make sure we include everyone in our activities especially on the play ground and at lunch.
A BIG thank you to everyone that helped with our Fall Festival. Thank you to Mrs. Cauley and Mrs. Anthony for organizing a fun event. Thank you to Mrs. Palakamshetty for taking so many pictures and uploading them to Shutterfly. If you would like to view the pictures please visit:
https://4thgraderocksatjbe.shutterfly.com/
We will be going on our field trip to the Pablo Creek Public Library on this Thursday. We are scheduled to leave JBE at 11:00. We are asking students to bring a heavy snack which we will eat before we leave and a lunch that we will have when we return at 1:15. Students will be able to purchase lunch from the cafeteria or may bring a bag lunch. If you are planning to chaperone please make sure that your volunteer status is up to date. You may either follow the bus or meet us at the library.
Students will be bringing home information about our next field trip. Our next field trip will be an in school field trip to colonial times. Our Colonial Kids field trip will be on Thursday November 16th. We will learn about what kids did during colonial times. We will make palm frond napkin holders, a colonial toy, and bead jewelry. We will also learn how to weave fabric, grind corn for meal and write with a quill and liquid ink. We are in need of at least two parents to facilitate the activity that will be in our classroom. Parents that want to volunteer will need to be at school by 8 A.M. the day of the event to be trained. If you are interested please let your child's homeroom teacher know as soon as possible.
This week in math we will learn how to multiply 2 digit by 2 digit problems using various strategies. Students will also learn how to apply the formulas for area and perimeter to solve real world problems. Talk to your child about a time that you had to order flooring (area) or fencing (perimeter) for example. Discuss the steps you used to calculate how much materials to order.
Students will also turn in their first round of math choices. Students work will be evaluated based on completeness, accuracy with answers and information and neatness.
In science we will learn about the Law of Conservation of Mass. This scientific law states that the parts of an object will have the same mass as the whole object. Students will also learn two ways to calculate the volume of solid objects.
In social studies we will begin learning about when Europeans first arrived in Florida.
Have a Wonderful Week,
Ms. Johnson
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Week of 10/23
Happy Monday Everyone,
Welcome to Red Ribbon Week. This is the week that we say that we make the pledge to be drug free. See the schedule below for our week of fun activities.
Welcome to Red Ribbon Week. This is the week that we say that we make the pledge to be drug free. See the schedule below for our week of fun activities.
RED RIBBON WEEK 2017
“YOUR FUTURE IS KEY, SO STAY DRUG FREE”
October 23rd – 27th
Monday, October 23rd “Your Future is Key”
Make key wind chimes to be placed around campus!
(All students are asked to bring a key from home for this activity.)
Tuesday, October 24th
“Put a Cap On Drugs”
Wear your favorite hat to school!
Wednesday, October 25th
“Tips from Officer Friendly”
In-school assembly held with Jax Beach PD!
Thursday, October 26th
“Turn Your Back On Drugs”
Wear your clothes backwards!
Friday, October 27th
“Peace Out to Drugs”
“Peace Out to Drugs”
Wear 70’s inspired clothing for the PTA Photo Booth!
On Wednesday we will have picture retakes and it is also early release. On Friday we will have our fall festival beginning at 1:45. Thank you to Mrs. Cauley and Mrs. Anthony for making all of the arrangements for what is sure to be a fun filled afternoon.
I have added some pictures to our Shutterfly page. Right now there are only pictures of the my homeroom, but more will be added soon. If you would like to join our Shutterfly page, please click on the link below.
This week in math we will learn how to use the partial products strategy, the distributive property and the standard algorithm to solve multiplication problems. Please examples below.
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| distributive property |
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| standard algorithm |
This week we will take our first timed quizzes for the second nine weeks. This nine weeks students will get 2 minutes and 30 seconds for each quiz. Also this nine weeks division quizzes will count for a grade. Please have students practice. The more they practice the easier they become. Timed quizzes will count for a classwork grade.
Students should be completing at least 15 minutes of Prodigy. I have noticed that students are not completing very many questions. Some students are spending the majority of their time on the program roaming through the villages and forests. In order to practice the assigned math students must engage in battles. In 15 minutes students should be able to complete 10-15 questions. If students are not completing a satisfactory number of questions they will not get full credit for their homework. Please make sure that students are writing down when they work on their technology logs. Students must turn in their logs each Friday.
This week in science we will take a test on chapter 4 lessons 1, 2, and 4. Students will get a study guide in class on Tuesday to do for homework. We will check the guide on Wednesday and the test will be on Thursday. Since this test only covers a portion of the chapter vocabulary will not be due.
This week in social studies we will take the test on chapter 2. Students are allowed to use their books for social studies test, so please make sure students bring them to school on Friday. Social studies vocabulary is due on Friday.
Have a GREAT week,
Aesha
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Art Enrichment
A big thank you to Mrs. Digaetani for volunteering to be our Art Enrichment Parent this school year. For our first lesson we learned about the artist, Georgia O'Keeffe. We learned about her flower paintings. Students were then invited to create their own flower portraits.
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Week of 10/16
Hi Everyone,
Welcome to the first week of the second nine weeks. On Wednesday students will go to their Enrichment Labs. On Wednesday students will also get to participate in the first ticket cash in of the school year. Students will have the following options:
Treats/Snack 10 Tickets
Homework Pass 15 Tickets
Extra Recess 25 Tickets
Computer Time 25 Tickets
If students do not have enough tickets to purchase an item or they decide to not buy anything this time, they will automatically go to study hall. At 1:30 students that purchase extra recess will go outside with either me or Mrs. Pavlinek.. Those that purchase extra computer time will get a laptop to work on Prodigy. All other students will go to Study Hall. In study hall students can work on any assignment that they wish. They may work on their independent reading, ELA Rotations, math or science choice board, math rotation project, or science/social studies vocabulary. Students that buy a treat/snack or homework pass will also go to study hall.
I am asking that students come to school on Wednesday morning already knowing how many tickets they have and what they wish to purchase.
This week in math we will continue working on multiples/factors and prime/composite numbers. At the end of the week we will begin learning different multiplication strategies. This week will learn the array model and the area model.
| works better with smaller factors |
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| works better for larger factors |
Math Choice Projects will be due on October 31st. Be on the look out for direction sheets for each project to come to your email. Students are required to select two projects for completion. Students will be bringing home their work to have peer reviews with you. This is your time to see what they have been working in class. This is also a time for you to help them make corrections to their work. Their work will be evaluated based on accuracy, neatness and completion. Spelling and punctuation do count.
This week in science we will continue to explore the states of matter. We will finish up our exploration of magnetism. We will then begin to focus on how the molecules behave during each state of matter. Students will also learn about water in each of the three states.We will take a test on lessons 1, 2, and 4 next week. The vocabulary for these lessons will not be due until we complete chapter 4.
This week in social studies we will complete chapter 2 with our study of lesson 3. In lesson 3 students will continue to learn about the first Floridians. We will take the test for chapter 2 on next Friday. The vocabulary for chapter 2 will also be due at that time.
Have A GREAT week,
Aesha
Sunday, October 15, 2017
Student Council Elections
Hi Everyone,
We have completed our student council classroom representative elections. We had some brave students decide to take on the challenge of giving a speech to the entire class. The following students ran for office:
We have completed our student council classroom representative elections. We had some brave students decide to take on the challenge of giving a speech to the entire class. The following students ran for office:
And the winners are...
Ella and Oscar will represent our class at student council this year. Congratulations to everyone that was brave enough to run.
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Week of October 9th
Hi Everyone,
We have entered the last week of the first nine weeks. That went fast!! Students will be out of school on Monday October 16 for a teacher's planning day.
Since we are at the end of the nine weeks you may want to do a supply check with your child. Believe it or not many are already out of pencils and pens and some have lost their scissors and glue sticks.
This week in math we will finish our unit on measurement units and conversions. We will continue to revisit these standards as the year goes on so please encourage your child to keep up with their reference sheet. When ever there is a question on classwork, assessments or homework students are allowed to use their reference sheet. One sheet has already been provided to each student. If your child misplaces their copy, you may print one by going to http://www.pantherrun.com/FSAMathematicsReferenceSheets.pdf
Our next unit for math will begin with learning the difference between factors and multiples. Students will also learn strategies for finding all of the factors of a given number. We will learn about prime numbers and composite numbers.
In science we will learn more about the property of magnetism. Did you know that magnetism is considered a non-contact force. This is because a magnet can make something move without touching the object. We will complete a lab to learn what magnets do.
In social studies we will begin learning about the some of the tribes that called Florida home. After the Ice Age people began to live in permanent villages rather than the nomadic lifestyle that they used before the Ice Age. We will learn specifically about the Ais, Tequesta, Tocobaga and the Calusa, but there were tribes living in every part of our state. As you read the lesson with your child you will see references made to B.C.E. and C.E. These are time period references. B.C.E. stands for Before Common Era you may know it as BC (Before Christ). C.E. stands for Common Era which you may know as A.D. (in the year of our Lord).
Have a Great Week,
💚
Aesha
We have entered the last week of the first nine weeks. That went fast!! Students will be out of school on Monday October 16 for a teacher's planning day.
Since we are at the end of the nine weeks you may want to do a supply check with your child. Believe it or not many are already out of pencils and pens and some have lost their scissors and glue sticks.
This week in math we will finish our unit on measurement units and conversions. We will continue to revisit these standards as the year goes on so please encourage your child to keep up with their reference sheet. When ever there is a question on classwork, assessments or homework students are allowed to use their reference sheet. One sheet has already been provided to each student. If your child misplaces their copy, you may print one by going to http://www.pantherrun.com/FSAMathematicsReferenceSheets.pdf
Our next unit for math will begin with learning the difference between factors and multiples. Students will also learn strategies for finding all of the factors of a given number. We will learn about prime numbers and composite numbers.
In science we will learn more about the property of magnetism. Did you know that magnetism is considered a non-contact force. This is because a magnet can make something move without touching the object. We will complete a lab to learn what magnets do.
In social studies we will begin learning about the some of the tribes that called Florida home. After the Ice Age people began to live in permanent villages rather than the nomadic lifestyle that they used before the Ice Age. We will learn specifically about the Ais, Tequesta, Tocobaga and the Calusa, but there were tribes living in every part of our state. As you read the lesson with your child you will see references made to B.C.E. and C.E. These are time period references. B.C.E. stands for Before Common Era you may know it as BC (Before Christ). C.E. stands for Common Era which you may know as A.D. (in the year of our Lord).
Have a Great Week,
💚
Aesha
Monday, October 2, 2017
Week of October 2nd
Hi Everyone,
Welcome to another fabulous week at JBE!!
4th grade is a year of change for a lot of students. We have already discussed the amount of responsibilities that we are giving to students this year. It is now time that we discuss the changes that our 4th grade bodies will go through this year. Many students start to develop issues with their vision in fourth grade. Only students that were new to JBE went through vision screening this year. So if your child has not had their eyes checked this year it may be time.
Some of the other changes that kids go through in fourth grade is a change in body chemistry. With puberty right around the corner, it may be time for some students to begin to wear deodorant. It is important that students begin to become aware of the importance of daily hygiene, when it may not have been that big of a concern in years past.
When I take the students to the computer lab on Wednesday we will begin learning how to make a power point presentation. Making power points is a choice project that students enjoy completing. If your child does not yet have a flash drive please get one for them so that they can participate in this fun activity. Students will learn how to make a presentation, how to include pictures and photo's and how to add a link to a video.
This week in math we will work on units of customary measurement. Just like with the metric system students need to be able to choose the most appropriate unit for different measurement tasks. In fourth grade students will learn how to use and convert:
Length: inch, foot, yard, mile
Capacity: fluid ounce, cup, pint, quart gallon
Weight: ounce, pound, ton
The good news is that students do not have to memorize the conversions. They were given a reference sheet last week in class. I am asking them to keep the sheet in their trapper so that they have it at home and at school. You may obtain additional copies by visiting http://www.pantherrun.com/FSAMathematicsReferenceSheets.pdf .
Don't forget to check out the games on the Math Sites page for some additional fun practice.
This week in science we will begin working on matter. This week we will learn about the properties of matter. Did you know that matter is classified according to it's properties. Things such as color, texture, size, shape, mass, attraction to magnets and state are all considered.
This week in social studies we will begin the real history of state. We will read about when the first prehistoric peoples arrived in our state. Did you know that prehistoric Florida was twice the size that it is today. After the ice age sea levels rose and left us with the Florida that we know today. For homework this week students need to read and annotate chapter 2 lesson. Students should take their notes on pages 14 and 15 in their journals.
Have a GREAT week,
Aesha
Welcome to another fabulous week at JBE!!
4th grade is a year of change for a lot of students. We have already discussed the amount of responsibilities that we are giving to students this year. It is now time that we discuss the changes that our 4th grade bodies will go through this year. Many students start to develop issues with their vision in fourth grade. Only students that were new to JBE went through vision screening this year. So if your child has not had their eyes checked this year it may be time.
Some of the other changes that kids go through in fourth grade is a change in body chemistry. With puberty right around the corner, it may be time for some students to begin to wear deodorant. It is important that students begin to become aware of the importance of daily hygiene, when it may not have been that big of a concern in years past.
When I take the students to the computer lab on Wednesday we will begin learning how to make a power point presentation. Making power points is a choice project that students enjoy completing. If your child does not yet have a flash drive please get one for them so that they can participate in this fun activity. Students will learn how to make a presentation, how to include pictures and photo's and how to add a link to a video.
This week in math we will work on units of customary measurement. Just like with the metric system students need to be able to choose the most appropriate unit for different measurement tasks. In fourth grade students will learn how to use and convert:
Length: inch, foot, yard, mile
Capacity: fluid ounce, cup, pint, quart gallon
Weight: ounce, pound, ton
The good news is that students do not have to memorize the conversions. They were given a reference sheet last week in class. I am asking them to keep the sheet in their trapper so that they have it at home and at school. You may obtain additional copies by visiting http://www.pantherrun.com/FSAMathematicsReferenceSheets.pdf .
Don't forget to check out the games on the Math Sites page for some additional fun practice.
This week in science we will begin working on matter. This week we will learn about the properties of matter. Did you know that matter is classified according to it's properties. Things such as color, texture, size, shape, mass, attraction to magnets and state are all considered.
This week in social studies we will begin the real history of state. We will read about when the first prehistoric peoples arrived in our state. Did you know that prehistoric Florida was twice the size that it is today. After the ice age sea levels rose and left us with the Florida that we know today. For homework this week students need to read and annotate chapter 2 lesson. Students should take their notes on pages 14 and 15 in their journals.
Have a GREAT week,
Aesha
Week of September 25th
Hi Everyone,
I would like to first say a big THANK YOU to everyone for the wonderful birthday wishes and gifts. It was more appreciated than you can possibly know.
We are half way through the first nine weeks! Progress Reports are coming home this week. Please review the grades sign the bottom and return the form to school no later than Friday.
This Friday is JBE Day!! On 9/29/15, the USDOE officially recognized JBE as one of only 335 schools across the nation that year to receive the coveted National Blue Ribbon School Award for exemplary academic excellence. Because of this, the Jacksonville Beach Mayor, Mr. Charlie Latham, proclaimed September 29th, as Jacksonville Beach Elementary School Day! All faculty/staff members and students are asked to wear a Jax Beach shirt next Friday, 9/29/17, to show their school pride!
This week in math we will learn about the metric system. The metric system is a s system of measurement that uses units of 10. In fourth grade students have to know measurement units within one system. Students also have to be able to convert units within one system. We will work on both metric and customary units. Our work will focus on:
I would like to first say a big THANK YOU to everyone for the wonderful birthday wishes and gifts. It was more appreciated than you can possibly know.
We are half way through the first nine weeks! Progress Reports are coming home this week. Please review the grades sign the bottom and return the form to school no later than Friday.
This Friday is JBE Day!! On 9/29/15, the USDOE officially recognized JBE as one of only 335 schools across the nation that year to receive the coveted National Blue Ribbon School Award for exemplary academic excellence. Because of this, the Jacksonville Beach Mayor, Mr. Charlie Latham, proclaimed September 29th, as Jacksonville Beach Elementary School Day! All faculty/staff members and students are asked to wear a Jax Beach shirt next Friday, 9/29/17, to show their school pride!
This week in math we will learn about the metric system. The metric system is a s system of measurement that uses units of 10. In fourth grade students have to know measurement units within one system. Students also have to be able to convert units within one system. We will work on both metric and customary units. Our work will focus on:
Metric
Length: kilometers, meters, centimeters, millimeters
Mass: kilograms, grams, milligram
Capacity: liters, milliliters
Customary
Length: inches, feet, yards, miles
Weight: ounces, pounds, tons
Capacity: fluid ounces, cups, pints, quarts, gallons
Time: seconds, minutes, hours
In science this week we will finally get to find out if soap floats!! We are using this lab to help us practice the scientific method. From asking a question: Does soap float? Forming a hypothesis: If I put bars of soap in water then they will sink, because soap is heavy. I know that heavy items will sink in water. Performing an experiment where we control the variables and collect data.
Dial:Sink
Zest:Sink
Lever:Sink
Ivory:Float
Writing a conclusion:
My data partially supports my data. Three of the bars of soap sank in water. The ivory soap floated in water.
The next part of the scientific method is to ask more questions.
*Why does the ivory soap float but not the others? We discovered from an article, Ivory Soap Comes Clean on Floating, that ivory soap floats because they whip air into it when they are making the soap.
*How can we make the other bars of soap float too? If we can put more air into the soap by heating it maybe it will float. Ask your child what happened next.
We will take our test on chapter 1 on Thursday. The vocabulary for chapter 1 and the vocabulary for science tools is also due on Thursday. The vocabulary for chapter 1 should be completed in their journal on pages 6 and 8. The vocabulary for science tools should be completed on page 12. Both lists can be found on the Science Tab on this page.
In social studies we will take the test for chapter 1 on Friday. Social studies vocabulary is also due on Friday. The vocabulary for the social studies vocab. should be completed on pages 2 and 4 of the social studies journal. We do not complete a study guide for social studies tests because social studies tests are open book.
Have a great week,
Aesha
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Week of September 18th
Hi Everyone,
Welcome back to school after our Hurrication!! I hope that everyone made it through the storm with little to no damage to themselves or their property. After the roller coaster of emotions last week it is a relief to be back to a normal routine.
This week 100 Mile Club will start on Wednesday!! Students should wear their most comfortable running gear and bring plenty of water to drink.
This week in math we will spend time at the beginning of week reviewing for our Module 1 test. The test will be on Thursday. Students will also have review sheets to complete for homework. Please go over with them to see if they are understanding the material.
On Friday we will begin our next unit on measurement. By the end of the year students should know the relative sizes of measurement units within on system (metric and customary). Students need to be able to convert measurements from larger units to smaller units. Our work will focus on:
Metric
Length: kilometers, meters, centimeters, millimeters
Mass: kilograms, grams, milligram
Capacity: liters, milliliters
Customary
Length: inches, feet, yards, miles
Weight: ounces, pounds, tons
Capacity: fluid ounces, cups, pints, quarts, gallons
Time: seconds, minutes, hours
In science this we will continue our work with the scientific method. By the end of the week students should be able to express to you whether or not soap floats. We will explore this question using the scientific method during a hands on lab. Students will learn how to identify the variable in an experiment, how to write a hypothesis, analyze data and form a conclusion based on that data. Our work this year will help students to be able to design a Science Fair project in 5th grade.
This week social studies students will learn about the climate and resources in our state. We will also read about hurricanes and learn about the conditions that must be in place for a hurricane to form. Please visit http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/outreach/games/canelab.htm Students will also learn about latitude and longitude. We will finish up this chapter this week. The test for chapter 1 will be on next Friday 9/29. In addition to the test the vocabulary for chapter 1 will also be due that day.
Have a GREAT week,
Ms. Johnson
Welcome back to school after our Hurrication!! I hope that everyone made it through the storm with little to no damage to themselves or their property. After the roller coaster of emotions last week it is a relief to be back to a normal routine.
This week 100 Mile Club will start on Wednesday!! Students should wear their most comfortable running gear and bring plenty of water to drink.
This week in math we will spend time at the beginning of week reviewing for our Module 1 test. The test will be on Thursday. Students will also have review sheets to complete for homework. Please go over with them to see if they are understanding the material.
On Friday we will begin our next unit on measurement. By the end of the year students should know the relative sizes of measurement units within on system (metric and customary). Students need to be able to convert measurements from larger units to smaller units. Our work will focus on:
Metric
Length: kilometers, meters, centimeters, millimeters
Mass: kilograms, grams, milligram
Capacity: liters, milliliters
Customary
Length: inches, feet, yards, miles
Weight: ounces, pounds, tons
Capacity: fluid ounces, cups, pints, quarts, gallons
Time: seconds, minutes, hours
In science this we will continue our work with the scientific method. By the end of the week students should be able to express to you whether or not soap floats. We will explore this question using the scientific method during a hands on lab. Students will learn how to identify the variable in an experiment, how to write a hypothesis, analyze data and form a conclusion based on that data. Our work this year will help students to be able to design a Science Fair project in 5th grade.
This week social studies students will learn about the climate and resources in our state. We will also read about hurricanes and learn about the conditions that must be in place for a hurricane to form. Please visit http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/outreach/games/canelab.htm Students will also learn about latitude and longitude. We will finish up this chapter this week. The test for chapter 1 will be on next Friday 9/29. In addition to the test the vocabulary for chapter 1 will also be due that day.
Have a GREAT week,
Ms. Johnson
Monday, August 28, 2017
Week of August 28th
Happy Monday Everyone,
We are starting our 3rd week of school!! We will have Open House on this coming Thursday (8/31) night. This is a parent only event. Open House will run from 6:00-7:30. Mrs. Pavlinek and I hope that you can join us. We will also have a long weekend in honor of Labor Day. No School on Monday 9/4!!!
This is the last week to purchase JBE class t-shirts. If you would like to have one for field trip and other school activities please send in your form and money no later than Friday.
We have a new technology resource. This year we will be utilizing Brain Pop in classroom and at home!! Brain Pop is a wonderful resource. It presents information to students in the form of short animated movies. Simply follow the directions below. Once students sign up for the class we will then be able to make assignments.
This week in math we will work on rounding numbers to any place value using various strategies, estimating sums and differences, and fluently adding and subtracting multi-digit numbers using the standard algorithm. Students will have a quiz on Wednesday that will cover place value concepts, comparing numbers, numbers and rounding.
This is our first week of Math Superstars!! Students will receive the new sheet on Mondays. The completed sheets are due Friday of that week. Parents are encouraged to provide help on difficult problems. The goal is to provide help with out giving the answers. Another important goal of the program is for students to engage in the problem solving process. In order to receive credit for that weeks sheet, I need to see that students at least attempted the problem. My homeroom is still in need of a parent volunteer to check the sheets and come in once a week to go over the most missed problems with the students. If you are interested in volunteering please let me know.
In science we will continue to learn how scientists do their work. We will also learn about science tools. The Brain Pop assignments this week are both science related. One is on science tools and the other takes a closer look at how microscopes work.
We are starting our 3rd week of school!! We will have Open House on this coming Thursday (8/31) night. This is a parent only event. Open House will run from 6:00-7:30. Mrs. Pavlinek and I hope that you can join us. We will also have a long weekend in honor of Labor Day. No School on Monday 9/4!!!
This is the last week to purchase JBE class t-shirts. If you would like to have one for field trip and other school activities please send in your form and money no later than Friday.
We have a new technology resource. This year we will be utilizing Brain Pop in classroom and at home!! Brain Pop is a wonderful resource. It presents information to students in the form of short animated movies. Simply follow the directions below. Once students sign up for the class we will then be able to make assignments.
- Go to www.Brainpop.com and click on "Enter Code" at the top of the screen.
- Enter jberocks1
- Either log in with your personal accounts or create a new user account.
- Explore the site
- Check back for assignments to complete.
- This week the students have two assignments that need to be completed by this Friday 9/1.
This week in math we will work on rounding numbers to any place value using various strategies, estimating sums and differences, and fluently adding and subtracting multi-digit numbers using the standard algorithm. Students will have a quiz on Wednesday that will cover place value concepts, comparing numbers, numbers and rounding.
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| Rounding Strategies |
In science we will continue to learn how scientists do their work. We will also learn about science tools. The Brain Pop assignments this week are both science related. One is on science tools and the other takes a closer look at how microscopes work.
In social studies this week we will review some basic map skills. Like do you know what the legend, and compass rose are? We will also learn how to use the map scale.
Have a GREAT Week and Super Weekend,
Aesha
Monday, August 21, 2017
Week of August 21st
Happy Monday Everyone,
Today was kind of a whirlwind day!! With the eclipse happening. We learned about eclipses in science and we began working on our i-Ready Diagnostic in math. We will get back to a more normal schedule on Tuesday.
This week in math we will continue to work on our i-Ready Diagnostic. We will go to the computer lab again on Wednesday this week and Monday and Wednesday next week. Students will also have opportunities to work on their diagnostic on when they go the computer lab with Mrs. Anderson on next Thursday (Johnson) and Friday (Pavlinek).
In our class studies we will continue to work on place value. In fourth grade we will work with numbers up to the millions place. We will use strategies to compare numbers. Students will be asked if numbers are greater than >, less than <, or equal to = another number. Students will complete an activity on Wednesday for a seat work grade. Please look for a homework activity on Tuesday night to review the material that will be on Wednesday's assignment. We will also be using mental math to quickly calculate 1, 10, and 100 thousand more and less that a given number. We will end the week reviewing strategies for rounding larger numbers. On Friday students will take their third and final math diagnostic.
On Friday students will also take their first timed quiz of the year. Timed quizzes count as classwork grades. The last timed quiz of the nine weeks counts as a quiz grade.Students will take a multiplication quiz and a division quiz. For the first nine weeks students will get 3 minutes for each quiz. In the second nine weeks students will get 2 minutes and 30 seconds per quiz. In the third and fourth nine weeks students will get 2 minutes for each quiz. In the first nine weeks the division quizzes will not count for a grade. We take timed quizzes every other week. Both will be made up of 50 randomly selected problems. The multiplication quizzes will cover 2's through 9's. The division quizzes will cover 2's through 12's.
Today was kind of a whirlwind day!! With the eclipse happening. We learned about eclipses in science and we began working on our i-Ready Diagnostic in math. We will get back to a more normal schedule on Tuesday.
This week in math we will continue to work on our i-Ready Diagnostic. We will go to the computer lab again on Wednesday this week and Monday and Wednesday next week. Students will also have opportunities to work on their diagnostic on when they go the computer lab with Mrs. Anderson on next Thursday (Johnson) and Friday (Pavlinek).
In our class studies we will continue to work on place value. In fourth grade we will work with numbers up to the millions place. We will use strategies to compare numbers. Students will be asked if numbers are greater than >, less than <, or equal to = another number. Students will complete an activity on Wednesday for a seat work grade. Please look for a homework activity on Tuesday night to review the material that will be on Wednesday's assignment. We will also be using mental math to quickly calculate 1, 10, and 100 thousand more and less that a given number. We will end the week reviewing strategies for rounding larger numbers. On Friday students will take their third and final math diagnostic.
On Friday students will also take their first timed quiz of the year. Timed quizzes count as classwork grades. The last timed quiz of the nine weeks counts as a quiz grade.Students will take a multiplication quiz and a division quiz. For the first nine weeks students will get 3 minutes for each quiz. In the second nine weeks students will get 2 minutes and 30 seconds per quiz. In the third and fourth nine weeks students will get 2 minutes for each quiz. In the first nine weeks the division quizzes will not count for a grade. We take timed quizzes every other week. Both will be made up of 50 randomly selected problems. The multiplication quizzes will cover 2's through 9's. The division quizzes will cover 2's through 12's.
In science we will continue to work learn about science process skills. This week we will learn about how scientist do their work, the kinds of questions that scientist ask and some tools that scientist use. Students will have an a science homework assignment on Wednesday night. Students will be asked to do most of the reading, vocabulary and questions at home. This allows us to focus on hands on activities and discussions in class.
In social studies we will begin chapter one. In chapter one we will begin learning about our state. We will review the basics of map skills, Florida's land, and about latitude and longitude. We will work on social studies on Friday each week. Students will be given the reading and homework assignment on Monday each week. The social studies assignment is due on Friday. Students will always have a lesson in the book to read. Our aim for the reading is that students have read the material closely enough to be able to participate in discussions in class. Students need to be acquainted with facts but also have inferred in the text as well. For this week's homework students need to read chapter 1 lesson 1 and complete the 4 vocabulary words. We discussed today in class how to complete the vocabulary in their journals. For a list of the words please visit www.msjohnsonsclassrocks.blogspot.com. On the home page you will find the newsletter. At the top of the page you will also see links for websites and vocabulary for math, science and social studies.
Have a Wonderful Week,
Aesha Johnson
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