Week of October 21-23

Welcome to the second nine weeks! Last week ended the first nine weeks strong!

Let’s continue the momentum!

This week you can look forward to:

Science: I will begin working with students on Google Classroom. We will still be

completing our Interactive Notebooks, but will do many assignments and discussions online. We will begin the nine weeks with

planets (4.7). Students will be constructing a solar system at home.

Math: It begins! Multi-stepped multiplication (3 digit x 2 digit). This week

students will learn how to complete multiplication with the traditional and area

models. (4.4b)Reading: This week we will be Visualizing

stories by using the characters thoughts, actions, and words(4.5f)

Writing: We are partnering with the 5th grade and becoming a community of writers

using Writer’s Workshop (4.7)

VA Studies: This nine weeks we will be studying Jamestown. We will begin with

learning about the reasoning behind English Colonization. (VS.3ab)

Every night, homework will be written in the agenda. I will

try every day to give students time in class to start

homework. Students are expected to read 20 or more minutes every night. If you need to contact me please

send an email or a note.Study skills are important in

fourth grade. Students should be studying 5-10 min each night leading up to a test.

Reminders:Students are expected to correct any

papers with a grade of a D or FUpcoming Dates:October 20: DARE

October 23: Report CardsOctober 30: Planet Project

Due

Mrs. Castillo’s

Fourth grade Class