Week of March 26th

Happy Monday Everyone,

     Welcome back to school!!I hope everyone had a wonderful spring break. Can you believe that we are now in the fourth nine weeks? Only nine weeks until summer vacation!! There are several important events happening during this quarter.

*Friday March 30th No School-Spring Holiday
*April  3rd  -Report Cards Go Home
*April 17th and 18th - Reading FSA
*April 26th and 27th - Math FSA

     Thank you to everyone that participated in our JBE Super Hero Sprint.  Both classes met their fundraising goals!! We will let students know when incentives will be done. Students have earned:
Slipper Day
Lunch Outside
PJ Day
Sit Anywhere Day
Extra Recess
Popsicles
Movie Afternoon
Board Game Day
Most rewards will not be awarded until after testing, but we may sneak some here and there. 

     Now that we are in the fourth nine weeks. Students should also begin to think about what leadership positions that they may want to have next year. Rising 5th graders can select from:
*Safety Patrols
*T V Production
*TOT (Teacher of Tomorrow)
Students will soon begin to find out about the requirements for each group. Most require a 7:55 arrival in the morning. TOT duties can also be done after school (2:50-3:10)

     This week in math we will continue our geometry unit. We will learn about parallel lines. We will take a closer look at how angles and circles are related. We will also learn how to use a circle protractor and continue to practice with the half circle protractor. 

     This week in science we will take a look at Florida's ecosystems. We will learn about the differences between weather and climate. We will also learn how weather and climate affects the plants and animals that live in an ecosystem.

     In social studies we will continue to look at the development of different industry's in Florida after the Civil War. In lesson 1 we looked at how the development of the railroad created the tourism industry that our state is so famous for.  Students should reread chapter 7 lesson 2 Florida's Agriculture. It was assigned two weeks before Spring Break, but we did not take the quiz. This week we will discuss lessons 2 and 3. Lesson 3 Florida Industry. This lesson will look at how new industries brought jobs and immigrants to our state.

Have a Great Week,

                                  

Ms Johnson

Week of March 12th

Hi Everyone,

     Don't forget that we have a field trip on Thursday to St. Augustine. We are planning to leave the school at 9:00 and return by 2:00. We are asking that students wear their class shirts and comfortable walking shoes. Students may also want to wear a long sleeve shirt under their JBE shirts and bring a jacket. It will be very cool during the morning. Students will also 

     If you are a chaperoning for the trip, you will need to drive. You can follow the buses or meet us at the visitor center/parking garage. Our classes will board the Trolley Tour first. During the tour we will look at different sites around the city. We will be dropped off at the Castillo de san Marcos. While at the fort we will have a guided tour of the fort. After our tour we will walk back to the visitor center and eat lunch. 

     Thank you to everyone that participated in our fundraising efforts for the Super Hero Sprint. As of today our class has raised $1,760!! We are only $40 away from our class goal of $1,800. PTA will be accepting donations until Friday. So it is not too late to get involved. Please help us reach our goal.

     This week in math we will learn how to use a protractor. Students are receiving a paper protractor from me to use to complete any homework that requires a protractor. If you choose to buy a protractor for your child, consider buying a clear one. They are much easier to read than the colored ones.We will also learn about perpendicular and parallel lines. 

     This week in science we will begin learning about ecosystems.We will learn about they ways climate affects ecosystems here in Florida.

    Our social studies this week will focus on St. Augustine. Please click on the links below to learn more about the fort.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psY6tyPNlwU

https://www.nps.gov/casa/planyourvisit/maps.htm

     There is no school on Friday due to a teachers planning Day. Next week is Spring Break so I will see everyone on March 26th. 

Week of March 5th

Hi Everyone,

     We will take our writing FSA on tomorrow morning (Tuesday 3/6).  Here are a couple of reminders. 

*Students should get plenty of rest tonight. The test will last for 2 hours.

 *Students should eat a hearty breakfast. We will not have any snacks until after testing is completed (11:00).

*Students should arrive at school no later than 8:45.

*Students will leave all belongings in the hallway during testing. 

*Smart Watches or watches with a timer will not be allowed into the classroom during testing.

     We will take our test on decimals on Wednesday. We will then begin our geometry unit. Students will learn how to use a protractor to measure given angles, and to draw angles to a specified degree. Protractors will be available in the classroom. We will give students paper copies of protractors to use to complete homework. However, you may want to buy a protractor for your child. If they do bring their protractor to school please have them write their name on it. 

     We will take our science test on chapter 7 on Thursday.  We will then begin chapter 8. In chapter 8 we will continue our study of plants and animals. We will learn about biomes and food chains.

     In social studies we will continue our look at St. Augustine to get ready for our field trip. 

Week of 2/26

Hi Everyone,

     We are almost through another week. I can't believe that February is over already. March will be just as busy as February.

     Permission slips for our field trip to St. Augustine. The field trip will be on Thursday March 15th. This field trip goes with our social studies Florida History studies. Students will get to have a guided tour of the Castillo de san Marcos. We will also take a trolley tour of other historical sites of the city. 
     The cost of the trip is $15 for students and chaperones. However, we are limited to 4 chaperones. If you are interested in being a chaperone please do not send in your money now. Instead send me an email or write your name on the line Person interested in serving as Volunteer Chaperone line on the bottom of the perimission slip. Please let me know no later than March 7th. If we have more than 4 people interested I will put names into a hat and draw. Preference will be given to parents who have not been on a field trip yet (library/zoo). Thanks so much for your consideration and support.

     We have started our PTA Super Hero Sprint fundraiser!! This fundraiser is modeled after the Booster-thon fundraiser that we have done in the past. The awesomness of the Super Hero Sprint is that JBE will get to keep 100% of the money that is raised. in past years the Booster-thon company walked away with more than half of the money raised. Please consider giving a small donation if you can. The students are trying to earn classroom incentives. Even if you can't donate, please go to our class page and at least have your child register. Registering costs nothing and your child will earn a free homework pass. PTA is also planning some fun activities:

Socceer Day--Wear your soccer shirt. Wednesday 2/28 
Jaguar Day--Wear your Jaguars gear. Friday 3/2
Super Hero Day--Dress as your favorite super hero Tuesday 3/6
Surf Day--Wear your surf gear Wednesday 3/7
JBE Spirit Day--Wear a JBE shirt Thursday 3/8
Super Hero Sprint--Students will be given a shirt for the run Friday March 9th
4th Grade will go out to run at 10:45.

Please visit https://secure.eventsonline.us/reg/getmovincrew/pub/school/841

for more information and to view the leader board.

Thanks,
Aesha 

Week of February 20th

Happy Tuesday Everyone,

     I would like to thank everyone that sent in items for our valentines day card exchange. I would also like to thank Mrs. Stone for arranging for us to have a visit from a real dentist for Dental Health Month. Finally thank you to everyone for that participated in Family Science Night on last Thursday. JBE would be nothing without out fabulous families and PTA!!  It is thanks to your support that we as teachers are able to accomplish all of the great things that we do in the classroom.

     In math we will continue to learn about decimal numbers. Last week we worked on placing decimals on the number line. Some of the students had some difficulty with this concept. Please have your child visit the following  websites:
http://www.mathsisfun.com/flash.php?path=%2Fnumbers/images/number-line-zoom.swf&w=960&h=330&col=%23FFFFFF&title=Zoomable+Number+Line+(Flash) 

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/arith-decimals/arith-review-decimals-number-line/v/graphing-tenths-from-0-to-1-math-4th-grade-khan-academy
and
https://www.brainpop.com/games/battleshipnumberline/ 
for some additional practice. I am also assigning some additional practice on Prodigy. If you notice that your child is still having difficulty please let me know I will also assign some extra lessons on
i-Ready Math.
   
     This week in math students will learn how to order and compare decimal numbers. Lessons have already been assigned on Prodigy and Ten Marks for students to practice.

     This week in science students will learn about animal instincts and learned behaviors. We will also spend some time looking at observable traits. Students will bring home an inventory checklist to do with you. This will help them learn how some traits are inherited from our parents.

     In social studies student will take a test on chapter 5. We will also begin looking at a time line of Florida History. 

Week of January 22nd

Hi Everyone, 

     Welcome to our first full week of school of the new year. And it will be a busy one. This week is Literacy Week. Students will enjoy several activities revolving around our love of reading. On Monday students enjoyed an ice cream treat and received a book mark. On today we enjoyed partner reading with Mrs. Jordan's first graders. On Wednesday those students that brought in books to donate will get to select some new books during the Book Swap. Thursday will be a D.E.A.R. day. We will Drop Everything And Read in the afternoon. Friday will be our Character Parade. Students are asked to come dressed as a character from a book. 

     I would like to thank all of the parents that were able to help us by chaperoning for last weeks field trip to the zoo. Everyone had a great day and completed their assignment. Thanks for your help parents!!

     This week in math we will continue learning about fractions. Students will learn how to construct and analyze data on a line plot.  Students will also learn how to change mixed numbers to improper fractions and vice versa. We will also continue our work with subtracting and multiplying fractions. 

     This week in science we will work on our standards for force and motion. Students will learn about Newtons Laws of Motion. We will also learn how speed is determined by distance and time. Chapter 6 is a short chapter. It only has 2 lessons! We will completely cover this chapter this week. The test will on Friday 1/26. Since we are covering this chapter in one week, students will be allowed to use their books and journals during the test. This week we will also flip science and social studies. We will study our social studies lesson on Thursday this week. 

     This week in social studies we will begin learning about Florida after the American Revolution. We will begin by looking at how life was with Spain once again controlling Florida. Remember that after the Revolution the Treaty of Paris gave Florida back to Spain.

Have a Wonderful week,
Ms. Johnson

Week of 1/15

Happy Tuesday Everyone,

     I hope everyone enjoyed the time off in honor of Dr. King on Monday. We have on more 3 day weekends until Presidents Day in February.

     We will be going on our field trip to the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens on this Friday. All money is due no later than tomorrow, 1/17. Students are encouraged to dress warmly, the high will only be 55 degrees and will probably feel much cooler than that under the shady trees at the zoo. Students should also wear their class shirts with a long sleeve shirt underneath and comfortable walking shoes. Students will probably want to bring a jacket or heavy sweatshirt as well. Students should make sure to eat a heavy breakfast since we will not be having lunch until 12:00.

    Students are not allowed to visit the gift shop, but may bring additional money for:
Sting Ray Bay --$3
Lorikeet Feeding --$1
Additional food and drink--prices vary
Students are not allowed to ride the train or the carousel. 

     We will depart from school as soon as the buses arrive and return to JBE at about 2:00. All students must ride the bus to the zoo, but I will have dismissal forms available if you would like to take your child directly from the field trip. If you are chaperoning you will have to provide your own transportation and may follow the bus from school or meet us at the front gates of the zoo. If you pay your admission to the zoo with your child's money please meet us outside of the gate. You must be there and enter with JBE in order to use the $13.95 admission rate. If you have a zoo membership please go ahead and enter the zoo and meet us just inside the entrance. Regular zoo admission is $17.95. 

     This week in math students will continue learning about fractions. We will spend more time working on adding and subtracting fractions. We will also spend time completing our i-Ready diagnostic winter testing.

     On Thursday this week we will take the test for chapter 5 in science. Science vocabulary will be due on Thursday. Also as part of our science this week students will go the zoo. While at the zoo students will work in groups to complete an assignment. 

     Due to Fridays  field trip we will complete our social studies on Thursday. Students will take the test for chapter 4. Please make sure students bring their social studies books to school on Thursday so that they will have them for the test. 

Have a Great Week
Ms. Johnson