Ms. Kilar's Class News
Friday, Sept. 18, 2015
Reading
This week in reading we started by setting up routines and procedures for reading workshop using our new Journey's books. We talked about reading text two or three times and look for text evidence to support answers to discussion questions.
Writing
This week in writing students worked on writing stories about their favorite summer activity. We focused on writing an introduction sentence, using descriptive words and a strong closing sentences.
Math
During our first week of math, we began working with place value through the hundred thousands. Our focus has been on understanding our base-ten number system and writing numbers in different ways (standard form, word form, and expanded form).
Social Studies
This week for social studies students reviewed the four components of the social sciences. Students also named and designed our classroom cash for 4th grade. Students have a little bit of homework for social studies and there is a letter in the Friday Folder and the homework sheet. Please email or call if you have any questions.
Science
This week in science we started our first unit on plant adaptations. Students reviewed the structures a plant uses for growth and support. We reviewed photosynthesis and did an experiment with celery to learn about the vascular system of a plant.
Homework
This week we start homework and spelling words. Students have a front and back spelling sheet, math homework and their spelling words in their homework folder. Homework goes home on Friday and is due back on Thursday. Spelling tests will be given on Friday mornings. Students who do not turn in their homework on Thursday will complete their missing work during lunch recess on Friday.
Specials Schedule
- Monday - Gym
- Tuesday - Music
- Wednesday - Tech
- Thursday - Flywheelers
- Friday - Music
Upcoming Events
- Thursday, Sept. 24 - Flywheelers field trip
- Thursday, Sept. 24 - Homework due
- Friday, Sept. 25 - Spelling Test
- Friday, Sept. 25 - Scholastic Order Due
- Wednesday, Sept. 30 - Picture Day
Flywheelers
We head on our first field trip to Flywheelers on Thursday, Sept. 24. We will leave Shay at 8:15 and return at 2:45. Students will need to bring a sack lunch, a drink and a snack. Please also make sure that your child is dressed for the weather. We will be outside all day. Finally, students should wear close-toed shoes, no sandals.
Ms. Kilar
Email: akilar@harborps.org
Location: 175 East Lake Street, Harbor Springs, MI, United States
Phone: (231)526-4518
Twitter: @MsAKilarclass