“Ideas are like rabbits. You get a couple and learn how to
handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen.” - JOHN STEINBECK
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Mr. Priest’s Fourth Grade
Phil.Priest@lz95.org
September 11, 2015
847-540-2804
We have been enjoying ourselves making discoveries in science these past couple of weeks.
We have been exploring textures that we discover through various techniques using a variety of
tools. The best part of all this is it’s building our excitement about science. There’s nothing better for a
teacher than to see the students light up when you say, “It’s time for science.” We’re also seeing quite
a few “apples” showing up on our Reading Tree! Be sure to ask about the books your child has been
reading independently as they record their minutes on the reading log calendar.
This week’s Ask Me About...
… Rounding numbers using the steps (can I demonstrate them for you?)
… Using the BIG wipe-off desk maps to discover what maps can show us.
… Using our rubbing technique to explore in and around the classroom and to classify leaves by their
venation patterns.
… Sentences – Commands and Exclamations; Complete subjects and complete predicates.
... The Witches by Roald Dahl –Metamorphosis from child to mouse because of Formula 86 Delayed
Action Mouse-Maker.
… Time for Kids magazine – “The Answers Issue” – interesting questions and answers.
... 5 minute multiplication – Welcome to the “Math Wall of Fame” – Torie and Stephanie! How much did I
improve this week?
… Happy Birthday to Zachary (9/8) and Ella P. (9/10)
… Person of the Week - Siddhanth T. – soccer – he sure loves it!
Coming up...
... Social Studies –Regions and landforms (Ch. 1, lesson 1)
… more on sentences, including simple subjects and simple predicates
… A little more science exploration with the patterns that are part of us!
…Readers’ workshop gets rolling
… math patterns
… PTO Picnic tomorrow!
… Culver’s Day on September 15 – support your school and enjoy delicious food (and custard!).
… Spelling – Words You Should Know Part 2 – (list attached for early practice).
… Cursive Handwriting practice packets begin next week (assigned on Monday. Due on Friday).
“Ideas are like rabbits. You get a couple and learn how to
handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen.” - JOHN STEINBECK
Ask Me About...
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