Week of April 1, 2019

Happy Monday Everyone, 

     I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. Please remember that we will take our Writing FSA on tomorrow, Tuesday April 2nd. Students should get to be at a good time tonight and eat a healthy filling breakfast tomorrow morning, because will not have snack until after testing is complete. Students have completed many writing prompts with Ms. Billiard and are ready for the test. If your child is feeling anxious acknowledge their feelings. Discuss with them the steps to writing an essay and remind them that tomorrow will be no different than any other day of writing. Discuss having a Growth Mindset, that this is another way for their brains to learn and grow. Everyone gets nervous before tests, help them channel that nervousness with some deep breathing. Maybe adopt a mantra like, "I am ready. I am prepared".

Tuesday, 4/2

FSA Writing Test

Thursday, 4/4

Field Trip to the Zoo

Friday 4/5

Report Card Envelopes Due

Spring Dance 6:00-8:00

April 8th-12th 

Monday "Proud to Be an American Day"-Wear Red, White, and Blue

Tuesday "Our Troops Allow America to Shine Bright & Sparkle” Wear Stars or Shiny Sparkles

Wednesday “Crazy Camo Day” Wear Camouflage Clothes

Thursday “Military Parents are our SUPERHEROS” Bring your solider to school and wear your favorite superhero look.

Friday “Purple Up Day” Everyone wears purple."

Poster Contest: Create a poster to show your support to our military students. The posters should reflect how “Military Children Serve Too”! All posters must be turned in to Mrs. Lumpkin by Thursday, April 11, 2019. The winners will receive a prize and be announced April 12, 2019.

Thursday April 11th

Pump It Up! Spirit Night 4:00-7:00

Friday April 12th

Play Day 9:00-11:00

Friday April 19th

Spring Holiday-No School

Monday April 22nd

Weather Day-No School

Monday April 30th

Progress Reports Go Home

     

     We will be going to the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens on this Thursday. We are asking students to wear their class shirts or a JBE shirt. Students also need to wear comfortable walking shoes. They may want to bring a light jacket or sweatshirt too. 

     Students may bring a camera and water bottle. Students may want to bring a small light backpack to help them carry their belongings. Students will not visit the gift shop, ride the train or the carousel. Students will be allowed to feed the animals. The zoo charges the following prices:

Stingray Feeding $2.00

Giraffe Feeding  $2.00

Lorikeet Feeding $1.00

     This week in math we will work on ordering decimals. We will also work on using the four operations to solve word problems involving decimals. This will include problems involving intervals of time, money, and distances. 

     This week in science we will begin our next unit, space. This week will learn about Earth's movements (rotation and revolution). We will also learn why the sun and other stars appear to move across the nights sky. Did you know people in the northern hemisphere see completely different constellations? This is because Earth is in the way. 

     In this unit we will also learn why the moon appears to be different shapes. Students are beginning a new project today. Students will keep track of the moon's appearance for 1 month. Students were given a calendar in class today. Their completed calendar is due on Friday May 3rd. Since the moon is not always visible students are encouraged to use https://stardate.org/ to help keep track of the moons appearance. Students may also come in to the classroom before school to copy my calendar. 

     This week in social studies students will read chapter 7 lesson 2, Florida's Agriculture. In this lesson students will read about the importance of citrus industry for our state. Students will also learn about the timber and cattle industries in our state. Students have one sheet to complete for homework this week. 

Week of 3/25

Happy Monday Everyone,

     I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. 

Monday 3/25

Beginning of the 4th Quarter

Friday 3/29

Report Cards Go Home

Friday 3/29

Forms due: Purple Student Return Sheet

Field Trip Permission Slip with Money

Tuesday 4/2

FSA Writing Test

Thursday 4/4

Jacksonville Zoo Field Trip

Friday 4/5

Signed Report Card Envelopes Due

     Our field trip to the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens will be Thursday April 4th. We are planning to leave school at 8:45ish and return by 2:00. The price for students is $10. If you are planning to chaperone, please carefully read the information below regarding parent pricing.

Adult Costs
Bus	Parents must provide their own transportation.
Lunch	$5.00
Admission	$15.95 If paid to JBE $19.95 at the gate

*All money is due no later than Thursday March 28^th.

*Parents must provide their own transportation to the zoo.

* If you have a Zoo Membership you may use your card at the gate on the day of the field trip.

*If you order a zoo lunch and need to pay for admission to the zoo, your costs are $20.95.

*If you do not order a zoo lunch and need to pay for admission to the zoo, your costs are $15.95.

*If you do not order a lunch and are planning to use your zoo membership, your costs are $0.

*If you are planning to be a chaperone, please make sure that your DCPS volunteer status is up to date.

     This week in math, we will continue our work with decimals. Students will learn about the equivalence between tenths and hundredths. For example 0.1=0.10  0.5=0.50. Students will also learn how to represent decimal numbers using models (number lines, area models, tape diagrams, and with numeral disks). At the end of the week we will learn a variety of strategies for comparing decimals. Students will take a quiz on Friday.

     

     This week in science we will complete our work on unit 4. Unit 4 included work on weathering and erosion, minerals, different types of rocks and Florida's natural resources. Students will take their test on Friday this week. We will then move into our space unit. 

     This week in social studies, students will begin work in chapter 7. In lesson 1, Railroads and Tourism, students will learn how the invention of the railroad led to Florida's booming tourism industry. Students will also learn more about Henry Flagler. Students have a sheet to complete for this lesson. The sheet is due on Friday. 

Week of March 18th

Hi Everyone,

     I would like to thank all of our fabulous parent volunteers that chaperoned our field trip to St. Augustine. Thanks so much. Mark your calendars for April 4th. That is the date of our next field trip. We will have a hands on learning lab at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. We have unlimited chaperones for this trip. If you are planning to chaperone, please make sure that your volunteer status is up to date. If you are not sure your status please let us know and we can check it for you. If you need to apply, please visit: https://dcps.duvalschools.org/domain/10569 

     

     Mark your calendar for Thursday April 4th. We will be going to the Jacksonville Zoo. Your child should have brought home a Zoo Lunch Order Form before Spring Break. We really need the order form back as soon as possible. You do not need to send in any money. We only need the order form right now. Forms are due by Tuesday March 26th. 

     Thursday 3/21

Last Day of 3rd Quarter

Friday 3/22

Teacher Planning Day--No School for Students

Tuesday 3/26

Zoo Lunch Order Forms Due

Friday 3/29

Report Cards Go Home

Tuesday 4/2

FSA Writing Test

Thursday 4/4

Field Trip--Jacksonville Zoo

     This week in math we will begin our new module on decimals. This week we will learn about decimal place value. We will learn that decimals are just like fractions because they represent parts of a whole. Unlike fractions, decimals only use powers of 10. For example decimals come in parts of tenths, hundredths and so on. We will also discuss how decimals and the metric system are related. In 4th grade students are only required to work with tenths and hundredths. 

     This week in science we will finish our work with types of rocks and the rock cycle. We will then move into the natural resources of Florida. Students will learn about renewable resources (quickly replaced in nature) and non-renewable resources (not easily or quickly replaced in nature). We will also learn about ways to take care of our planet and resources. Did you know that there are now 4-R's when it comes to conservation? Reduce (cut down your use of natural resources), Reuse (reuse items whenever possible), Recycle (recycle all acceptable materials), and now we try to follow Refuse (refuse to take single use items-plastic bags, straws and buy products from companies that use recycled materials in their products.

     This week in social studies, students have two sheets to complete for chapter 6. One sheet is on chapter 6 lesson 3. This lesson discusses the Reconstruction Era that occurred after the end of the Civil War. After the war ended many buildings and towns had severe damages. This was the governments plan for rebuilding the South. This lesson also discusses what life was like for newly freed slaves. Students will read about how Florida's economy was able to recover after the war. 

     On the second sheet students are asked questions about all of the lessons in chapter 6. For more information about the Civil War students can watch the Civil War and Civil War Causes on Brain Pop.

Have a GREAT week,

Aesha

Week of March 4, 2019

Happy Monday Everyone,

     We have a very busy week this week!! Please see the calendar below to see all of the fun activities going on at JBE this week.

     I would like to again thank everyone for participating in our Treasure Trot fundraising efforts. JBE's awesome families have helped our school meet our school wide goal!! Congratulations to my homeroom for being in first place!! As of this morning we have raised $6,373!! Thank you so much for participating this money will help PTO make JBE an even greater place to be!!

     St. Augustine

*Students should wear their class shirt or a JBE shirt. Our class shirts are green. 

*Students will want to bring a jacket/sweatshirt or wear a long sleeved shirt under their t-shirt. We will be outside for the entire day and the temperature will be chilly in the morning.

*Students should wear comfortable walking shoes. No flip flops.

*Students will not need money.

*Students may bring a camera. If students are bringing a cell phone as their camera, they may only use the camera function of the phone during the field trip. 

*Students will receive a grade for their work during the field trip. This counts as a hands on lab experience.

Monday 3/4

Picture Day

Tuesday 3/5

Module 5 (fractions) Test

Wednesday 3/6

Wacky Hair Day

Career Day

Art Enrichment

Early Release

Thursday 3/7

Treasure Trot-Wear your running shoes

Friday 3/8

St. Augustine Field Trip

Bring a bag lunch with a drink

Wear your class or a JBE shirt.

Bring a jacket or wear a long sleeved shirt under your class shirt.

Wear comfortable walking shoes.

Extra money is not needed, but you may bring a camera.

Week of 3/11-3/15

Spring Break

     This week in math, we will finish our work with Module 5. The test is on Tuesday. For the remainder of the week we will work on an end of unit performance task, Fly Our Fractions Kite. Students will use different colors on a grid of 56 squares. After coloring the squares students will figure out the fraction of each color used. Students will be asked to simplify fractions where possible. When we return from Spring Break we will begin our work with decimals. 

     During spring break have your child notice when they use math. When we return we will make a chart, Math Never Takes a Break; How We Used Math During Spring Break. This will help reinforce real world connections between what we learn at school and everyday life. 

     This week in science, we will begin looking at the different types of rocks. Students have been assigned two Brain Pop movies, Types of Rocks and The Rock Cycle. The assignment is under the title Rocks Assignment under the Assignment tabs.

     This week in social studies, we will study the history of St. Augustine. During our field trip we will take a guided trolley tour of the city of St. Augustine. On the tour we will see the Spanish and British influences on the cities architecture. We will visit Lincolnville, another historic section of the city. Lincolnville is designated a historic place because of its connection to the Civil Rights movement. We will also learn about Henry Flagler. He is responsible for helping to make the city and the state of Florida a tourist destination. After the trolley tour we will take a tour of the fort, Castillo de San Marcos. We will eat lunch at the Visitor Center after touring the fort. After lunch students will work in groups to complete an activity about the fort.

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.