Important Dates:

• Tuesday, January 24th – 100th Day of school
• Wednesday, January 25th – Early Release 11:30
• Friday, January 27th- 4th grade parents can eat with their children

Math Learning Goals:  Composing and Decomposing Fractions

•  4.3A- Represent a fraction a/b as a sum of fractions 1/b. where a and b are whole numbers and b>0, including when a>b (S)
•  4.3B- Decompose a fraction in more than one way into a sum of fractions with the same denominator using concrete and pictorial models and recording results with symbolic representations (S) 
• 4.5 A (R) Use the four operations to represent multi-step problems (Strip diagrams) during warm up

Math Homework: Due Thursday, January 26th

• Math homework was passed out Friday, January 20th and is due back the following Thursday, January 26th

Science Learning Goals:  Moon Phases

• 4.8A  Measure, predict, and record changes in weather
• 4.8C identify sequences and predict patterns of shadows, seasons, moon over time

Graded paper binders will go home on Thursday instead of today.  Thanks.

Important Dates:

• Monday, January 16th – MLK Jr Day- No School
• Tuesday, January 24th – 100th Day of school
• Wednesday, January 25th – Early Release 11:30
• Friday, January 27th- 4th grade parents can eat with their children

Math Learning Goals:  Area/Perimeter and Problem Solving

•  4.5C- Use models to determine the formulas for the perimeter of a rectangle (l + w + l + w or 2l + 2w), including the special form for perimeter of a square (4s) and the area of a rectangle (l x w)
•  4.5D- Solve problems related to perimeter and area of rectangles where dimensions are whole numbers ®
•  4.4H- Solve with fluency 1- & 2-step problems involving multiplication and division including interpreting remainders. (R)  

Math Homework: Due Thursday, January 19th

• Math homework was passed out Friday, January 13th and is due back the following Thursday, January 19th

Science Learning Goals:  Weather

• 4.8A  Measure, predict, and record changes in weather
• 4.8C identify sequences and predict patterns of shadows, seasons, moon over time

Future Important Dates:

• Monday, January 16th – MLK Jr Day- No School
• Tuesday, January 24th – 100th Day of school
• Wednesday, January 25th – Early Release 11:30

Math Learning Goals:  Interpreting Remainders and Area/Perimeter

•  4.4D- Use strategies and algorithms to multiply (S)
•  4.4F- Use strategies and algorithms, including the standard algorithm, to divide up to a 4-digit dividend by a 1-digit divisor (S)
• 4.4H- Solve with fluency 1- & 2-step problems involving multiplication and division including interpreting remainders. (R)   
• 4.5C- Use models to determine the formulas for the perimeter of a rectangle (l + w + l + w or 2l + 2w), including the special form for perimeter of a square (4s) and the area of a rectangle (l x w)
• 4.5D- Solve problems related to perimeter and area of rectangles where dimensions are whole numbers (R)

Math Homework: Due Thursday, January 12th

• Math homework was passed out Friday, January 6th and is due back the following Thursday, January 12th.

Science Learning Goals:  Weather

• 4.8A  Measure, predict, and record changes in weather
• 4.8C identify sequences and predict patterns of shadows, seasons, moon over time

Math Learning Goals: Interpreting Remainders with Division

•  4.4D- Use strategies and algorithms to multiply (S)
•  4.4F- Use strategies and algorithms, including the standard algorithm, to divide up to a 4-digit dividend by a 1-digit divisor (S)
•   4.4H- Solve with fluency 1- & 2-step problems involving multiplication and division including interpreting remainders. (R)        

Math Homework:  Due Friday

• Homework will be sent home on Tuesday and will be due Friday.  This is 5 division problems.

Science Learning Goals: Weather

• 4.8A  Measure, predict, and record changes in weather
• 4.8C identify sequences and predict patterns of shadows, seasons, moon over time

Important Dates:

December 12th – Wear an ugly Christmas sweater

December 13th – Wear Christmas PJ’s

December 14th- Wear Christmas Socks & Hat

December 15th- Wear Red & White for Candy Canes

December 16th- Wear Red & Green for Party Day

Thursday, December 15th – Early Release 11:30

Friday, December 16th – Christmas Party 9-10  (Students can leave with parents after party)

Friday, December 16th-  Early Release 11:30

Math Learning Goals: Longhand Division

• 4.4E- Represent the quotient of up to a 4-digit whole number divided by a 1-digit whole number using arrays, area models, or equations  (S)
• 4.4F- Use strategies and algorithms, including the standard algorithm, to divide up to a 4-digit dividend by a 1-digit divisor (S)
• 4.4D- Use strategies and algorithms to multiply (S)

Math Homework:  Homework Due Wednesday, December 14th

• Math Homework was sent home on Friday, December 9th.  It will be due back the following Wednesday, December 14th.

Science Learning Goals: Natural Resources

• 4.7C Identify and Classify Earth’s renewable resources and nonrenewable resources, and the importance of conservation.

We have been learning about Longhand Division.  Any extra practice at home would be great for students.  Below are some learning videos and a game to practice.

Basic Division Video

Longhand Division Steps Video

Math Antics Longhand Division Video

Longhand Division Game 

Important Upcoming Dates:

Christmas Dress Up Days:

December 12th – Wear an ugly Christmas sweater

December 13th – Wear Christmas PJ’s

December 14th- Wear Christmas Socks & Hat

December 15th- Wear Red & White for Candy Canes

December 16th- Wear Red & Green for Party Day

Thursday, December 15th – Early Release

Friday, December 16th-  Early Release 11:30

Friday, December 16th Christmas Party 9:00-10:00

Math Learning Goals:  Longhand Division

• 4.4E- Represent the quotient of up to a 4-digit whole number divided by a 1-digit whole number using arrays, area models, or equations  (S)
• 4.4F- Use strategies and algorithms, including the standard algorithm, to divide up to a 4-digit dividend by a 1-digit divisor (S)
• 4.4D- Use strategies and algorithms to multiply (S)    

Math Homework:  Homework Due Thursday, December 8th

• Math Homework was sent home on Friday, December 3rd.  It will be due back the following Thursday, December 8th.

Science Learning Goals: Natural Resources

• 4.7C Identify and Classify Earth’s renewable resources and nonrenewable resources, and the importance of conservation.

Progress Reports will be sent home today.  Please sign and return tomorrow.  Thanks.