A couple quick notes, EOG books went home yesterday. There are 3 books. One is general practice (the big one), one is grammar and mechanics (the shiny little one) and one contains complete pre-tests (the newsprint one). Please have your student work in order in the books, beginning with the big one. I will administer one of the pretests to all students in class after spring break and then we will review them all in class, along with the state released pre-test we've already taken. I will accept work in these books for homework, but students must correct their work in class and show me that they worked 30 minutes on it. (I will put answer keys in class). I also want them to highlight answers only (not whole passages or what they think is "important") and take notes in the margins of the reading. We will go over what I want them to do in more detail after the break.
If you did not order books and would like to order them for your student, here is the link:
http://www.curriculumassociates.com/products/ready-common-core-nc.aspx#.UVLqFncVZlc
I was able to order a few extra books thanks to generous donations. I will distribute them to students in need. I cannot sell them to parents who would like to buy them. They are already paid for and are ear-marked for students who cannot pay for them, please try to understand this. If I sell them, I would need to order new ones. I do not have enough to give every student who wants one a book. I will give them to students who I believe will, based on past experience and homework grades, do the work in the books, check them and benefit from the work. Thanks so much to all who helped.
I hope everyone enjoyed the picnic today. I was at home working with Henry (my son) on some college stuff. I can't believe he'll be away at a big university next August! Sorry I missed it, I know you all had a blast!
Thursday is a half day, we release at 11:45, please be sure to pick your student up on time so we can all enjoy Easter break! I wish you all a peaceful, restful and blessed holiday.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Week of March 17
Note: The vocabulary test have been postponed until next Tuesday. We did not have enough time to prepare in class, so I have delayed the test. Most students have completed the released 4th grade EOG for reading this week. I have scored them and will send a copy home tomorrow. I consider anything above 70% a very good score and passable with a 3 or 4 (84% and up). We still have almost 2 months to prepare, so I was, generally speaking, pleased with the results. Some students will need to put in some time preparing. This year, students will only be allowed one time to take the test, so they must be fully ready to go.
Hello! I hope everyone had an wonderful and relaxing weekend. I also hope everyone who came out to the Talent Show on Friday night enjoyed it. I had a blast and was so pleased to see so many of you all having fun too! 4th grade was definitely in the house and our own Dylan Sheppard and Alissa Munguia won 2nd and 3rd place, respectively. Congrats! (and if anyone took pictures, would you please send some to me????) Another big thanks to all who helped, performed and/or cheered on! A special shout-out to Mr. Al Batten and friends for a rousing bluegrass show!
This week we begin our unit on Heroes and the Revolutionary War. The heroes theme will be a continuation of Black History as we learned about many American heroes during that unit. Students enjoyed watching the movie "Ruby Bridges" on Friday, it is a very moving film and brings to light one of our youngest heroes. I know we were all moved by her family's bravery and sacrifice to help integrate schools. At the end of the movie, one of my (white) students in 4A was so moved he spontaneously hugged one of his (black) classmates! It was pretty awesome. Anyways, we will continue to write persuasively, compare and contrast and work on begin set our sights on the upcoming (in May) EOG's by reviewing and consolidating the information we have learned this year. I will also give a standardized assessment this week, to see where we need to focus to be prepared for the EOG.
Vocab test this week! (what, you aren't all cheering? :) Reminder: students will be expected to write compound sentences for words on the test Friday. A compound sentences features the word in one part, a connector word and then a definition in the other part of the sentence. Example: "Colonists engaged in a revolution, thereby becoming Americans after defeating the British." We will do some work in class this week and it is a very good practice to use vocab in nightly reading summaries. No reading homework Thursday night, just come prepared for the test on Friday!
Hello! I hope everyone had an wonderful and relaxing weekend. I also hope everyone who came out to the Talent Show on Friday night enjoyed it. I had a blast and was so pleased to see so many of you all having fun too! 4th grade was definitely in the house and our own Dylan Sheppard and Alissa Munguia won 2nd and 3rd place, respectively. Congrats! (and if anyone took pictures, would you please send some to me????) Another big thanks to all who helped, performed and/or cheered on! A special shout-out to Mr. Al Batten and friends for a rousing bluegrass show!
This week we begin our unit on Heroes and the Revolutionary War. The heroes theme will be a continuation of Black History as we learned about many American heroes during that unit. Students enjoyed watching the movie "Ruby Bridges" on Friday, it is a very moving film and brings to light one of our youngest heroes. I know we were all moved by her family's bravery and sacrifice to help integrate schools. At the end of the movie, one of my (white) students in 4A was so moved he spontaneously hugged one of his (black) classmates! It was pretty awesome. Anyways, we will continue to write persuasively, compare and contrast and work on begin set our sights on the upcoming (in May) EOG's by reviewing and consolidating the information we have learned this year. I will also give a standardized assessment this week, to see where we need to focus to be prepared for the EOG.
Vocab test this week! (what, you aren't all cheering? :) Reminder: students will be expected to write compound sentences for words on the test Friday. A compound sentences features the word in one part, a connector word and then a definition in the other part of the sentence. Example: "Colonists engaged in a revolution, thereby becoming Americans after defeating the British." We will do some work in class this week and it is a very good practice to use vocab in nightly reading summaries. No reading homework Thursday night, just come prepared for the test on Friday!
Vocabulary 4A
Week of 3/18/13
1. revolution -the overthrow of a ruler or political system
2. monopoly-a situation in which one company controls an
industry or is the only provider of a product or service
3. colonial-relating to the 13 original British colonies in
North America before their independence in 1776
4. constitution-document or statement containing basic laws
5. liberty-freedom or right to choose
6. abolish-outlaw something
7. tolerant- accepting of views or ideas different than your
own
8. pursue-to go after something you want
9. dissolve -to break up or disappear
10. consent- to give permission to someone or something:
agree
11. self-evident-obvious with explanation or proof,
12. enlighten- free somebody from ignorance by giving them
information
13. theory- idea or belief about something based on studying
it
14. establish- to begin something new
Roots: serv: to
help, to serve vari: different or changing
15. deserve-
16. variety-
17. servant-
Vocabulary 4B and 4C
Week of 3/18/13
1. revolution-the overthrow of a ruler or political system
2. monopoly-a situation in which one company controls an
industry or is the only provider of a product or service
3. colonial-relating to the 13 original British colonies in
North America before their independence in 1776
4. constitution- document or statement containing basic laws
5. liberty-freedom or right to choose
6. abolish-outlaw something
7. tolerance-accepting of views or ideas different than your
own
8. pursuit- to go after something you want
9. dissolve-to break up or disappear
10. consent- to give permission to someone or something:
agree
11. self-evident- obvious with explanation or proof
12. enlightenment- to free somebody from ignorance by giving
them information
13. theory- idea or belief about something based on studying
it
14. establish- to begin something new
Roots: serv: to
help, to serve vari: different or changing
15. disservice-
16. invariably-
17. servitude-
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Week of March 11
We have a very busy week on tap at Neuse Charter!
Let’s get right to it!
Monday: Open House from 6:00-8:00 p.m. This event
begins in the gym and then teachers will go to their classrooms to meet
potential families to NCS next year. If you have any friends or family that
have been considering looking into our school, please invite them to come out
Monday night and take a look around!
Tuesday: Book Report #3 is due. This one is an
auto/biography. The format I am looking for in on the blog under “pages.”
Students should be sure to use vocabulary words from this year in their review.
The project is a narrative, or epic, poem that explores their person’s life.
There should be a good mixture of facts and creativity in the poem. No more
than 8 stanzas, with 8-10 lines per. Students should also bring in an artistic
representation of their person, sculpture, painting, drawing or whatever! It
can be abstract or literal.
Tuesday is also the night of the basket auction, be
sure to come out to NCS for this fun yearly event!
We will also have a Talent Show rehearsal on Tuesday
after school. Tickets are on sale. If you plan to come, please by tickets
beforehand, as the door will get backed up the night of the show. They are $4
for adults and $2 for students
Wednesday: Black History Wax Museum! Please come and
see your student’s interpretation of an influential black American. Students
should wear costumes and bring props, but no makeup please. Times:
4A: 8:45-9:45
4B 2:00-3:00
4C 10:30-11:30
Thursday: Talent Show dress rehearsal. Students will
be done around 4:30-4:45
Also 2013-14 NCS Lottery, held in the gym at 6:00
Friday: Talent Show!!!! Please come support our
wonderfully talented students and staff! We will also enjoy the Bluegrass styling’s
of Mr. Al Batten! http://www.bluegrassreunion.com/
This is an event not
to be missed!
In addition to all this, we will have class! We will
read Langston Hughes this week, write persuasive essays and finish up center
work! Whew! I’m already tired!
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Week of March 4
Hello, and I hope everyone is having an awesome weekend. Congrats to NCS's Odyssey of the Mind group, they did an amazing job in Jacksonville on Saturday! We have several 4th graders on teams, so great job guys!
This week we continue to work on centers, write, research and read poetry and short stories from black artists. We will begin practicing for our Black History Month Wax Museum this week. Students will all have their person assigned by tomorrow. The Museum will be next Wednesday, March 13 during your child's class time:
4A: 8:30-9:30
4C: 10:30-11:40
4B: 2:00-3:00
Students should wear costumes and create props to portray their person. Each student will have a 1-2 minute speech memorized and we will enjoy seeing everyone perform.
Talent Show rehearsals will take place after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the next 2 weeks. With the exception of March 14, when we will have a dress rehearsal and run-through, students will be finished by 3:45 or 4:00. Performers must attend these meetings. Tickets are for sale, $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for students. Dinner will be available the night of the show. March 15 at 5:30. We will have some special treats in store the night of the show, you don't want to miss it!
This week we continue to work on centers, write, research and read poetry and short stories from black artists. We will begin practicing for our Black History Month Wax Museum this week. Students will all have their person assigned by tomorrow. The Museum will be next Wednesday, March 13 during your child's class time:
4A: 8:30-9:30
4C: 10:30-11:40
4B: 2:00-3:00
Students should wear costumes and create props to portray their person. Each student will have a 1-2 minute speech memorized and we will enjoy seeing everyone perform.
Talent Show rehearsals will take place after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the next 2 weeks. With the exception of March 14, when we will have a dress rehearsal and run-through, students will be finished by 3:45 or 4:00. Performers must attend these meetings. Tickets are for sale, $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for students. Dinner will be available the night of the show. March 15 at 5:30. We will have some special treats in store the night of the show, you don't want to miss it!
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