Week of 2/25/19

Happy Monday Everyone,

     We will have a pretty normal week by JBE standards. Five full days, no early release, and no assemblies. Keep getting those donations for the Treasure Trot. Currently my homeroom has raised 91.8% of our class goal and Ms. Billiards class has raised 28.6% toward their goal. We will be taking donations until next week. JBE gets to keep 100% of all the money we raise so please consider making a donations. 

Tuesday 2/26 Soccer Day

Wear your favorite soccer clothes.

Thursday 2/28 Football Day

Wear your favorite football clothes.

Wednesday 3/6 Wild Hair Wednesday

Wear a wild hair do.

Career Day

Early Release

Module 5 Fraction Test

Thursday 3/7 Treasure Trot

The run is today!! Wear your pirate gear.

Friday 3/8 Field Trip

St. Augustine

March 11th-15th

Spring Break

Thursday 3/21 

End of 3rd Quarter

Friday 3/22 No School

Planning Day

Tentative FSA Testing Schedule

Tuesday April 2nd Writing

Wednesday May 1st & 2nd Reading FSA

Tuesday May 7th & 8th Math FSA

*This is subject to change. 

As I know of any changes I will let you know.

     This week in math we will complete our work with subtracting mixed numbers using various strategies. Students have learned how to use visual models (number lines, tape diagrams, and rectangles), changing the mixed numbers to improper fractions then subtracting, and decomposing the minuend using number bonds. For the rest of the week we will review multiplying whole numbers by fractions. We will apply that knowledge to multiplying whole numbers by mixed numbers using the associative property and the distributive property. 

Associative Property

Distributive Property

      Students will have a timed quiz on this Friday. We are tentatively planning our fraction test for Thursday March 6th. Once we finish our fraction unit we will move right into decimals. 

     This week in science we will begin learning about the properties used to identify minerals. Minerals are identified using:

*Color-Not the most reliable because many minerals are the same color.

*Hardness-The Mohs scale is used to classify minerals using hardness. Only minerals higher on the scale can scratch minerals lower on the scale. 

*Streak-When minerals are rubbed across a tile plate they will leave a color behind. Many minerals leave a different streak color than the color they come in. For example pyrite has a gold metallic color but it's streak is black.

*Cleavage/Fracture-This property describes how a mineral breaks. Some minerals break along smooth lines and others break in jagged pieces.

*Luster-This property describes how a mineral reflects light. Words like metallic, nonmetallic, milky, pearly, and vitreous are used to describe luster. 

To practice these skills students can practice using the website below to complete a mini virtual lab.

http://www.glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/science/virtual_labs/ES03/ES03.html 

Students can also watch the Brain Pop clip on Minerals.

     We are preparing for our field trip to St. Augustine. Our field trip is next Friday March 8th. We will visit the Castillo de San Marcos and take a trolley tour of the city. This week for homework students should complete the Chapter 6 Lesson 1 sheet and turn it in on Friday. 

Week of 2/18/2019

Hi Everyone,

     I hope everyone had a wonderful long weekend. This week we are starting our big JBE PTO Treasure Trot fundraiser. Your child will be bringing home a packet on Wednesday detailing all of the events and how the program works. Our first milestone is to get everyone to go to the website and register. Each class has a unique website so click on the link below for your child's homeroom.
Johnson - https://secure.eventsonline.us/reg/getmovincrew/pub/classroom/62742
Billiard - https://secure.eventsonline.us/reg/getmovincrew/pub/classroom/62745
Please see the calendar below for all of the fun activities that PTO has planned for us. Your child has a more detailed list of activities included in their Treasure Trot packet.

Wednesday 2/20

Treasure Trot begins!! Go online to register. 

Our class will earn a donut party if 100% of the class registers

Friday 2/22 Surfing Scallywag Day

Wear your favorite surf gear.

Monday 2/25 Pajama Day

Wear your favorite pj's. Please wear regular shoes.

Tuesday 2/26 Soccer Day

Wear your favorite soccer clothes.

Thursday 2/28 Football Day

Wear your favorite football clothes.

Wednesday 3/6 Wild Hair Wednesday

Wear a wild hair do.

Career Day

Early Release

Thursday 3/7 Treasure Trot

The run is today!! Wear your pirate gear.

Friday 3/8 Field Trip

St. Augustine

March 11th-15th

Spring Break

Thursday 3/21 

End of 3rd Quarter

Friday 3/22 No School

Planning Day

Tentative FSA Testing Schedule

Tuesday April 2nd Writing

Wednesday May 1st & 2nd Reading FSA

Tuesday May 7th & 8th Math FSA

*This is subject to change. 

As I know of any changes I will let you know.

This week in math we will continue our work with fractions. Students will compare mixed numbers that are larger than 2 using various strategies. In addition to using strategies that students have already learned, (comparing to benchmarks, same numerator, same denominator, common multiples), students will learn how to cross multiply as a useful strategy. 

We will also work with line plots. Students were exposed to line plots in 3rd grade. In 3rd grade students primarily worked with whole numbers. In 4th grade students will be given fraction and mixed number data points. Students are expected to construct line plots, analysis the data on a line plot, and and answer questions about that data. 

For the line plot above students may be asked:

*How many total inches of snow fell during December?

*What is the difference between the greatest number of inches of snow and the least number of inches of snow for December?

     This week in science we will discuss erosion as a process that changes the structure of the earth's surface. Students are expected to know the difference between the weathering and erosion. 

     This week in social studies students have two sheets to complete. One sheet is on chapter 5 lesson 4 which deals with Florida entering the Union and becoming a state. The second sheet covers all of the lessons in chapter 5. The top of the sheet is fill in the blank (spelling will count) and the bottom is multiple choice. Students should return both sheets to on Friday. 

Week of 2/11/2019

Happy Monday Everyone,

     We have our JBE Family Science Night on Tuesday night from 6:00-8:00. There will be many exciting science activities facilitated by JBE's Fabulous Teachers form 6-7:30. At 7:30 there will be another performance from our great presenter that did Monday mornings assembly. I am offering extra credit in science for anyone that attends. I hope to see you there!!
     On Thursday we will exchange Valentines to our classmates and friends. I am in need of a parent volunteer from my homeroom to send in either valentine cookies or cupcakes on Thursday. 

Monday 2/11

Science Assembly

Tuesday 2/12

*Science Night 6:00-8:00

*Progress Reports go home

*Math Scrimmage Reports go home

Wednesday 2/13

Science Test on Unit 9

Thursday 2/14

*Timed Quizzes

*All Geometry Choice Board Projects are due

*Valentine Exchange

*Signed Progress Reports Due

*Signed Math Scrimmage Reports Due

Friday 2/15

No School-Weather Day

Monday 2/18

No School-Presidents Day

     This week in math we will continue adding and subtracting fractions from whole numbers. This week the whole numbers will be greater than 1.

 

     This week in science we will take our test on Unit 9, Motion. Students should bring home their books, journals, and study guides on Tuesday to prepare for the test. For this test we are allowing students to use their books and journals to during the test. After this unit we will begin a study of Earths Materials and Resources. In this unit we will study; weathering, erosion, properties of minerals, types of rocks, and renewable and nonrenewable resources. 

     

     Due to the short week we will not work on social studies this week. 

     This week in technology students need to complete 45 minutes of i-ready. I will not check it until Friday to allow everyone a chance to get it done. Students also need to respond on the team space to the conversation on team names for the upcoming Treasure Trot. 

   

Week of 2/4/19

Happy Monday Everyone,

     I would like to thank everyone for participating in last weeks Literacy Week Character Parade!! Our class looked amazing!! 

Wednesday 2/6

Early Release

Tuesday 2/12

JBE Family Science Night 6:00-8:00

Friday 2/15

No School-Weather Day

Monday 2/18

No School-President's Day

     This week in math we will begin adding and subtracting fractions. We will begin with adding and subtracting fractions we will gradually move into adding and subtracting from whole numbers and mixed numbers. Students will also learn how to show both operations on a number line. 

   

     This week in science we will finish up our work on motion. We will complete several hands on activities to help students understand motion. Students will take a quiz on unit 9 lessons 1 and 2 on Friday. Our test is tentatively planned for next Wednesday 2/13. 

     The other 4th grade teachers and myself have become very frustrated with the lack of information in the science book. We are finding that the information provides only surface understanding for our students. We want them to be able to take information and apply it to real world situations. And we are finding that impossible given the way we currently approach science. 

     Starting with this unit students will be receiving additional materials that we will be secured in their science journals. We will refer to both our text books and the extra materials when working in science. We also no longer complete a day of social studies in class. Beginning now through the end of the year I give students a social studies assignment (quiz sheet, vocabulary, or Brain Pop) at the beginning of the week. The assignment will be due on Friday of that week.

     I am hopeful that with the renewed focus on science will provide students with more time to interact with the materials which will lead to deeper understanding and better grades on the end of unit assessments.

     Please consider coming to Family Science Night next Tuesday from 6:00-8:00. I will give extra credit in science for anyone that attends and participates. Students that attend will also receive 10 tickets. 

     This week in social studies we will work on chapter 5 lesson 3. This lesson picks up at the end of First Seminole War. The United States Army took Pensacola from Spain. Since Spain was not as strong as it once was, it decided to give all of it's Florida lands to the United States. As soon as the treaty was signed Florida became a territory. Being a territory meant that the U.S. government would give money to Florida's territory government and provide military protections. Soon after becoming a territory the settlers wanted the government to remove the Seminoles from their lands near and around present day Tallahassee. 

      Students homework assignment this week is to complete the quiz and numbers 1-5 for chapter 5 vocabulary. Both assignments are due on Friday. 

   Have a GREAT week,

    Ms. Johnson