Ms. Richardson's Class
Room 23
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Math
General Outcome Grade 3&4- Use patterns to describe the world and solve problems.
Students have been working on creating,describing, extending,comparing both increasing and decreasing patterns both in PICTURE AND NUMBER FORM.
*The grade 4's have also been exploring and creating patterns found in tables, charts (multiplication charts).
Reflex math is up and running! Please take the time to allow your child to play this at home. All Grade 4& 5 classes in the division are working on building their mental math with the help of Reflex math! Click on the link below to take you to the reflex math website. (Please let me now if you are having difficulty logging in from home).
Ask your child to:
* Show you an increasing & decreasing pattern with pictures (shapes, items from around the house) and numbers. Ex 5, 15, 25, 35
* Ask your child to skip count by multiples of 2's, 3's, 4's 25's , 10's - forwards and backwards... By numbers higher then 100(Gr.3) 500 -1000(Gr.4) .
This is a skill that is the springboard to understanding multiplication.
** Many of us are having difficulty with skip counting **
Language Arts
During writers work shop this past month we have learned about 'Bold beginnings' or introductions that grab the reader attention and make them want to read more. We have been practicing using ; Sounds, Questions and Talking and/or dialog as bold beginnings.
We have also began our study on Non-fiction writing to go along with our Habitats theme study in Science.
Theme
*developing positive relationships with others
*collaborating with one another
*acceptance
*problem solving as a class and in small groups
*collaboration
*mindfulness (self and others)
*Eye contact, voice projection and facial expression are also a major focus during our morning meeting
Science
Habitats- Students have been exploring and comparing ways in which plants and animals satisfy their needs in particular habitats.
We have done several experiments and learned about adaptations of both plants and animals. (See our classroom Instagram for pictures and videos of our experiments).
Students are learning about the food chain and the importance of all 'links in the chain'
*In the coming weeks students will be designing a habitat with both plants and animal.
Ask Your child:
*What are the basic needs of plants and animals?
*What is a habitat?
* Tell me about plant or animal adaptations - What does adaptation mean?
Shoe boxes
We need them by Monday, November 14th.
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Mark your Calendar
November 3rd- Picture retakes
November 9th- Remembrance Day Service 10:45
November 10th & 11th- No school
November 15th- Early dismissal
November 23th- Report cards go home
November 24th- Student Led Conferences 4:30-7
November 25th- Student Led Conferences 9:30-11:45
You can reach me at:
Email: arichardson@sjsd.net
Phone: 204-889-6000