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Homework and Objectives

Week November 5th – 9th 

GRAMMAR/ENGLISH

– Rewrite sentences to make verb tenses consistent.

– Combine two sentences with the same subject to create a sentence with a compound predicate.

– Choose correct present tense verbs for singular and plural subjects.

– Proofread for subject-verb agreement.- Form the present tense of verbs.

– Proofread for spelling or present tense verbs.

READING

This week, we’ll be reading chapters 22-25, of A Boy Called Bat and doing activities based on each chapter. 
Every Friday, we’ll do a short quiz, to ensure comprehension. Please be sure to ask your child about each chapter, daily, having them summarize or just fill you in on their favorite (or not so favorite) parts of the chapter.

WRITING 

– Describe setting by using details that create a picture in the reader’s mind.
– Use appropriate transitions in your personal narrative.
– Make decisions about what pieces to finish and revise. 
– Choose one of your short writes or drafts to finish writing.
– Write an ending that provides insight into why the event is memorable, creating a sense of closure.
–  Revise your draft for strong verbs.

SPELLING

Complete Spelling Contract (15 points) and study words for Friday’s Spelling Test.
(Spelling words were sent home yesterday.)

CLICK HERE incase it has been “miss placed” 😉 

NUMERACY

-Learning to round measurements to the nearest 1/2, 1/3 and 1/4 inch. 

-Converting and then using addition and subtraction in measurements. 

SCIENCE 

Learning to understand life cycles and the properties that are important to life cycles. 

SOCIAL STUDIES

Continuing our mapping and family tree projects, almost complete for final drafts! 

BIBLE

Understanding how the Bible is inspired by God.

Weekly bible verse: When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralyzed man, “Son, your sins are forgiven.” Mark 2:5 

HOMEWORK

Monday
English: handout page 25
Tuesday
English – Workbook Plus page 44                                  Numeracy – Mathletics (Are you ready?)
Wednesday
English – Workbook Plus page 44                                   Numeracy – Mathletics (in, ft, yd conversions)
Thursday
Spelling – Study and Complete Spelling Contract       Numeracy – STUDY, test on Friday!                                         Bible  – Weekly memory verse test (Mark 2:5) 

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Science Investigation

Can seeds grow without soil? 

In science we are learning about life cycles. To begin this study we are using our information about plants, thinking about they need to grow and how photosynthesis plays a part in a plants life. Here are some photos of us beginning this investigation. We will complete it this week as we observe our seeds and write a conclusion based on our initial predictions and after observations. 

We are continuing to use our skills in recording, making a chart of our observations and writing conclusions. 

Our material are water, a sponge, tub, seeds
We are using the sponge as a base and keeping it moist with a cm of water in the tub. 
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Math Investigations

In Numeracy we have been covering measurement. Part of this topic is learning to estimate measurements and find the actual measurement, using different tools like rulers and tape measures. In class we estimated the size of pumpkins from their height, circumference and different parts of the pumpkin. Students are practicing how to record information in their composition books and showing their findings through charts. 

Enjoy some photos of their lesson!

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Community Events

Cayman’s Coat of Arms Anniversary! Please read down for the link for the file.

BUT incase you missed it, here are the highlights:

Students are sharing the interesting history and unique design o the Cayman coat of arms. Using a variety of art forms like:

  • short stories
  • essays
  • interviews
  • poems
  • photos
  • art (e.g. collage, painting, drawing) that are vivid, concise and geared towards a general student population audience.

For written work:

  •  For prose, the word count should be between 350‐500 words
  • Typed submissions should be in 12 point font in .doc or .docx (Microsoft Word) format
  • PDF and handwritten submissions will also be accepted
  • Submissions can be fiction or non‐fiction

Art:

  • Artwork is also welcomed but please do not submit pencil drawings or sketches, as they do not print well (Pleasenote that while original artwork is welcomed it cannot be returned)
  • All photos should be submitted in .jpeg or .png format
  • Previously unpublished submissions are preferred (If the submission has been published before, please ensurewritten permission has been sought from the owner of the material)

SUBMISSION PROCESS

email link: CelebrateCayman@gov.ky

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD 

Butterfly Storybook Competition 

From the Rotary Club! Writing competition for those very creative minds in Grade 4. They can use their skills to create a story that reflects acts of kindness, friendship, leadership and/or respect. This can involve your friends, family and/or pets.

Submission: November 16th 

CLICK HERE for more details on the competition, sign ups and submission

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Midterm Break

Dear Students and Parents,

Hurray, a week off! It is well deserved and very welcomed. We hope you have a chance to relax and rest, but don’t let your brains forget all you’ve done the last few weeks. Here are some reminders of assignments and tips to keep you going this break. When you return we want to keep moving forward and build instead of starting over. So, don’t forget all the hard work you’ve done. Instead of starting over lets keep building! 

Math: Mathletics practice and multiplication games 

  • Log in and complete a few assignments during the week. 
  • http://us.mathletics.com
  • Usernames and Password will be emailed! 

Multiplication games:

  • Use a deck of cards to practice, here are a couple games we’ve played in class and some new ones to try at home. 

Literacy: Reading

  • Read 30 minutes a day, for 5 days! Update Padlet!
  • Read 3 chapters of A Boy Called Bat. 

Blessings, Grade 4 teachers 

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Mathletics Time!

We had a great time in the Computer lab this morning, working on some Mathletics tasks. Mathletics is an excellent tool that we use to reinforce concepts that we’ve covered in the class. Please allow your children to go on to mathletics.com at least once a week for additional math practice.

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Objectives and Homework for September 16-20, 2013

English –Identify the simple predicate of a sentence.

– Identify run-on sentences.

Homework: – Monday page 13

– Wednesday: – page 15

Please note that we will be having our Unit 1 Check-Up on Friday.

Because of Winn-Dixie – We will be starting our class novel – Because of Winn-Dixie this week in class. Each child will be given their own copy to hold on to while we are studying this book. They will be responsible for taking proper care of it, taking it home with them to re-read chapters and bringing it to school every day. Every week, we will be covering a few chapters, and after every 5 chapters, we will be having a quiz to ensure that every student comprehends what they are reading. Please ask your child questions about what we have read in class, and encourage him/her (as I do) to bring home their books to review what was read in class. My only rule is asking them not to read ahead of what we have covered in class unless they have been asked to do so. At the end of this book, they will be required to complete a book report. Further information on this will be provided at a later date, when we are closer to completing it. Please let me know if you have any questions.

This week, we are reading chapters 1-5. Our Chapter 1-5 Quiz will be on Tuesday, September 24.

Math – Use ‘+’ properties and ‘-‘ rules to add and subtract.

– Estimate sums and differences of numbers.

Homework:Monday: Study for Chapter 1 test tomorrow.Thursday:page 13 – Sharks All, Iguanas 1-5, 7-16, Koalas 1-3, 7-14

PLEASE NOTE: We will be having a Chapter 1 Test on Tuesday, September 17.

Spelling Homework –Study for Spelling Test on Friday.

– Tuesday: page 11-12

– Thursday: page 13

Science – Describe the structures of non-vascular plants.

– Describe the structure of fungi.

– Make a model of a backbone using modeling clay.

Bible – Demonstrate that God breathes life into His words.

– Contrast results of obeying and not obeying God’s word.

– Identify examples of adding to and taking away from God’s Word.

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

Oh Lord, God of Israel, there is no God like in heaven above or on earth below – you who keep your covenant of love with your servants who continue wholeheartedly in your way. 1 King 8:23

Grade 4 will learn:

Oh Lord, God of Israel, there is no God like in heaven above or on earth below. 1 King 8:23a

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Science Fair 2013 by Ms. Cilliers

We are proud to announce that First Baptist Christian School had successfully put together its second FBCS Science Fair on Friday the March 15th

The day was filled with much excitement, a healthy bundle of nerves and just good fun!

Our Grade 4 – 6 students had their displays set – up in the Gym where the judges had the opportunity to question each grade for approximately thirty minutes. Each student could present their project and then answer questions from the three Science Fair judges. The judges were Mr Eastman, Mr Vasic and Mr Walker.

Our Grade 3 students also did a super job of putting a display together of an aquatic ecosystem. It was very encouraging seeing their young minds at work. It was a great opportunity to share information and learn from fellow students and also from the judges who had some tough questions.

The feedback from our judges was very helpful. The questions presented challenge and the comments were both insightful and encouraging.   The judges felt that the caliber of our student work was excellent.

We trust that the FBCS Science Fair will prepare and encourage our students to question and explore the world around them. This is excellent preparation for those that would like to participate in bigger events like the Rotary Science Fair.

Congratulations to those who received prizes and well done to all who participated!

FBCS Science Fair Winners 2013

Grade 4 – How Greasy are your Chips?

 Matthew Nicol,  Keya Berry,  Amie Wagner, Dylan Atkinson, Micah Nembhard, Marco Ferreirra &

 Jacqueline Aubert

Grade 5

  1. Stop Acid Rain – Jonathan Bedasse and William Alvarenga
  2. Evolution of the Sea Turtle – James Powell

Grade 6

  1. Shimmy, Shimmy Soda Pop. – Jessica Stoudt
  2. Milk, Milk, Milk!!! – Olivia Zimmer