Gone for a few

I will be gone to meetings for a couple of days (Wednesday and Thursday). The students and I discussed what the next few days will entail, and the information should be written in their planners. Grade sheets will not go home this week.

Math: Students will have a math assessment this Friday. Most of the assessment will be based on multiplication and division of three- and two- digit numbers. One part of the assessment will cover recognizing points in the first quadrant of the coordinate grid. Students will spend class time on Wednesday practicing their skills. A good deal of Wednesday and Thursday will involve students working on Problems of the Day.

Language Arts: Students will complete spelling/phonics activities. They will read and answer questions about a booklet about Thomas Edison. Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing projects are due on Friday. Students should be finishing these and preparing to present their projects. The students had a final chance today to discuss the grading rubric and ask questions before the due date.

Social Studies: We are now discovering the Midwestern states. Students will spend time working on puzzles that include different points of interest in each of the 12 Midwestern states, as well as their nicknames.

Science: Test on Chapter 11 Monday. Students have many things from which to study. They are expected to make a study guide (started in class) with the various terms from the chapter. On Wednesday, they will finish a crossword puzzle that will help them review. On Thursday, they will read and discuss some science-related articles.

Popcorn Friday is this Friday! Money is due Thursday for interested students. Twenty-five cents a bag! What a deal!