Yesterday during our science class, we did an experiment to see if we could actually observe the functions of the plant stem using red and blue food coloring in water. We left our plant experiments overnight and this morning we were happy and every excited to find that they had worked! Grade 4 was able to observe that the plant stem was indeed responsible for carrying water and nutrients to other parts of the plant. In order to help your child review and remember what we discussed in science this week, here are some key questions that you can ask him/her:1. What does the word Vascular mean? (Answer: having tubes)2. What are the functions of a plant stem? (Answer: They connect the roots and the leaves. They carry water and food to the other parts of the plant.)3. How did the experiement help to prove what the functions of the plant stem are?
Moving Classrooms
Dear Parents,Please note that on Friday, we moved our classroom next door to the Spanish/Music Room (the first door on the right). This room is a bit more spacious and makes it a little easier for all of us to maneuver around the classroom.If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to send me an email.Many thanks for your continued support.Blessings.Ms. Suckoo
Objectives and Homework for September 26 – 30, 2011
English – Students will identify run-on sentences.– Students will recognize the distinguishing features of a biography– Students will correct run-on sentences by adding a ‘comma’ and/or an ‘and’.Homework: – Monday: Pages 15-16 Wednesday: Page 17 Please note that we will have a Unit 1 Check-Up on Friday.
Math – Students will use addition properties and subtraction rules to add and subtract.
– Students will estimate sums and differences of numbers.– Students will determine when to estimate or find an exact answer.– Students will add numbers, including multi-digit numbers.– Students will be given additional time to practice using Mathletics and http://www.quia.com/mathjourney.html. We will also be playing various math games to increase students fluency and speed in addition, subtraction and multiplication.Homework – Monday: Pages 19-20– Tuesday: Pages 21-22– Wednesday: Pages 23 AND 25– Thursday: Pages 26 AND/OR 27 Spelling Homework – Study spelling words for test on Friday. – Tuesday: Pages 26-27– Thursday: Pages 28-29Science – Students will observe functions of a plant stem.– Students will describe the functions of a plant stem.– Students will describe the structure of fungi.Bible – Students will understand that God’s word endures forever.– Students will understand that God uses His word in people’s lives.– Students will learn that God’s word changes lives. Homework: – Study Bible Verse for Friday. – God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8
Collage Time!
In Art class today, we worked on creating collages. The class was shown a picture and they then had to mimic it as best as they could using only items found outside and inside the classroom. They were encouraged to be creative and had the option to either work individually or in groups of 2.
Weekly Class Schedule
| GRADE 4 | MS. SUCKOO | ||||
| Times | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| 8:15-8:40 | Chapel | Devotion | Devotion | Devotion | Devotion |
| Journal | Journal | Journal | Spelling | ||
| 8:40-9:40 | English | English | English | English | English |
| 9:40-10:00 | Break | Break | Break | Break | Break |
| 10:00-10:45 | Math | Math | Math | Math | Math |
| 10:45-11:15 | Spanish | Math | Spanish | Art/Drama | Music |
| 11:15-11:30 | Math | Handwriting | Math | Art/Drama | Handwriting |
| 11:30-12:20 | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| 12:20-12:45 | Bible | Bible | Bible | Bible | Silent Reading |
| 12:45-1:00 | Silent Reading | Silent Reading | Silent Reading | Silent Reading | Math |
| 1:00-1:40 | Science/S.S. | Science/S.S. | Science/S.S. | Science/S.S. | Accelerated Math |
| 1:30 Library | |||||
| 1:45-2:30 | Science/S.S. | P.E. | I.C.T. | P.E. | I.C.T. |
Math Quiz
Dear Parents,We will be having a short math quiz on Friday, 23 September. Everyone wil be allowed to bring home their textbooks so please ensure that your child studies and reviews Chapter 1.Thanks for your help.Blessings.Tessa
Rounding!
Dear Parents,Yesterday we focused on rounding and estimating whole numbers. I noticed that a few students had a little trouble deciding which numbers should be rounded, especially when dealing with place values in the thousands and higher. I found this short tutorial (see below) that wil help to reinforce what we worked on. Please review this with your child.Thanks!Blessings.Ms. Suckoohttp://www.schooltrainer.com/study-material/devlopmental-maths-2-study-material/rounding-whole-numbers-2.html
I’m Back!
Good Morning Grade 4 students and parents,I am happy to be back, although I am missing Baby Hannah a lot. 🙂Thank you to Ms. Durksen for taking such great care of them while I was away. I am looking forward to a fabulous year with Grade 4. We are going to learn lots and have great fun.God Bless.Ms. Suckoo