January 2014 – Page 2

January 10, 2014

Multi-Digit Multiplication

We’ve been learning a new concept in math class this week – Multi-Digit Multiplication. This can be a tricky concept to master at first, but as with anything in math, the more you practice it, the easier it becomes. Please encourage your child to put in some extra practice on www.mathletics.com during the next few weeks. Also, remind him or her about their ‘LIFE-SAVER ZERO’ and get them to explain exactly what this does to help them solve their multiplication problems. 🙂
Have a wonderful weekend! 🙂

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January 8, 2014

The Grouper Moon Project

We’ve been learning about the Nassau Grouper in Science class this week. The Nassau Grouper is in a very high rate decline and is at serious risk of becoming extinct. The Nassau grouper was placed on the World Conservation Union’s red-list of threatened species in 1996, and it was determined to be endangered because its population has declined by 60% in the past 30 years. Over a third of spawning aggregations have been estimated to have disappeared, and the grouper is considered to be commercially extinct in some areas. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nassau_grouper)

It is for these reasons why First Baptist Christian School has decided to focus on the Nassau Grouper for our 2014 Science Fair. During the next few weeks, grade 4 will be working on Nassau Grouper research during our science class. I will send home notes keeping you up to date with our progress. 🙂

For more information on how we all can play a part in protecting the Nassau Groupers, please visit The Group Moon Project – http://www.reef.org/groupermoonproject.

January 8, 2014

Starting the New Year off right!

We’re starting the New Year off right…with reading! 🙂

January 8, 2014

Math Fun!

Today, we enjoyed some time in the Computer Lab, playing some fun math games on Mathletics and Cool Math.

January 7, 2014

Objectives and Homework for January 6 – 10, 2014

English – Identify adjectives that tell how many of what kind.

– Identify adjectives that follow the word it describes.

– Choose correct articles.

Homework: – Monday page 59

– Wednesday page 63

Math – Multiply a whole number by a multiple of zero.

– Estimate products by rounding.

– Explore multiplying by 2-digit numbers.

Homework: Tuesday: page 120 Sharks 16-30, Iguanas – 11-23, Koalas 6-15

Wednesday: page 121 Sharks 1-12, Iguanas – 1-8, Koalas 1-5

Thursday: – page 128 Sharks 1-15, Iguanas – 1-12, Koalas 1-9

Spelling Homework –Study for spelling test this Friday.

Tuesday: page 27-28

Thursday: page 29

Social Studies– Review the Arawaks and Caribs.

Homework: Caribs and Arawaks Project – DUE February 3, 2014 (see handout and previous blog entry)

Bible – Examine ways that God has created us in His image.

– Use context clues to complete an article about being created in God’s image.

– Choose accurate descriptions of a Bible character.

Homework: – Study Bible Verse for Thursday. (Parents, please encourage your child/children to study and memorize his/her Bible verse. This counts towards their end of term Bible grade.)

Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil his thoughts. Let him turn to the Lord and He will have mercy on him. Isaiah 55:7a

January 7, 2014

Caring Kids Award

Congratulations to Craig for receiving our Caring Kids Award for the month of December. Craig always get caught using his manners and setting a great example for his classmates. Way to go Craig!

January 7, 2014

Caribs and Arawaks Project

January 6, 2014

Dear Parents,

Fourth grade has been learning about the Caribs and the Arawaks for Social Studies. We have been learning about how they lived, how they built their huts, what they used for transportation, what tools they used to hunt with and
so forth.

Our project now is to build a diorama or a model on some aspect of their life. This will be due on February 3, 2014. The word diorama refers to a three-dimensional model. One of the great things about a diorama is the variety of ways to display it. The Display is part of the fun and appeal of a diorama. Here are some ideas for making your diorama or model:

Ideas on the Subject of your diorama:

A Carib or Arawak hunting or fishing
A village
A scene with a Carib or Arawak lady cooking
A sea scene with Carib canoes or boats

Ideas on the Subject of your model:

A canoe
A hut
Pottery
A tool used to hunt or farm with (please note that your tool is not to include any sharp materials that can actually be used to hunt – we will use our imagination for this one)

Remember; do not feel limited to this list of idea. Encourage your children to get creative and have fun! I’m excited to see what they come up with.

Sincerely,

Ms. Suckoo

January 6, 2014

Happy New Year!

Welcome back! 🙂 We’re quickly getting settled into the new year. With the new year, came a new student! I will post a few photos of our new family tomorrow, so stay tuned!

Until then, have a peek at our Christmas adventures from last year. My apologies for these are a bit tardy.