Ms. Collins’ Science &
Math Newsletter
May 4, 2015
SCHOOL EVENTS
IN THE CLASSROOM…
May 4th - 8th
Monday, May 4th
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4th 9 Weeks Midterms Go Home
Tuesday, May 5th
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Collins' & Hale's Classes go to the BCHS
Greenhouse (9:00-9:30 AM)
Wednesday, May 6th
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4th & 5th Grade Gifted and Talented
(TAG) Students' Field Trip to Frankfort
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"Beach Day" - Wear your most awesome
beach gear.
Thursday, May 7th
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Forces and Motion Test
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"Hat Day" - Wear your favorite hat.
Friday, May 8th
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Fractions Test
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K-PREP Testing Rally (Grades 3-5)
(2:15-3:00 PM)
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"Wildcat Pride Day" - Wear your best
OES gear.
SCIENCE
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MATH
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K-PREP TESTING WEEK
Fourth grade students will be taking the
following tests on the days listed below.
Monday, Friday May 11th
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OES End-of-Year Class Requests Due by
4:30 PM
Monday, May 11th
Monday, May 18th
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4th Grade Talent Show Auditions
Tuesday, May 12th
Wednesday, May 13th
Thursday, May 14th
Tuesday, May 19th
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NO SCHOOL (Election Day)
Tuesday, May 26th
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OES 4th Grade Talent Show
(1:15-3:00 PM)
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A Night With the Arts (5-7 PM)
Wednesday, May 27th
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OES Relay Recess (9:30-2:30 PM)
Friday, May 15th
Reading (Part A)
Reading (Part B)
Reading (Part C)
Math (Part A)
Math (Part B)
Math (Part C)
Science
Language
Mechanics
PREPARING FOR K-PREP TESTING
(MAY 11th - 15th)
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NOTE: Test dates, project deadlines, etc. are
subject to change due to possible school
programs, weather, and student progress. Check
my website for a more updated list of events and
dates.
Fractions Review Quiz
Lesson 13-3: Multiplying a Fraction by a
Whole Number: Using Symbols
Lesson 13-4: Fractions and Decimals
Lesson 13-6: Equivalent Fractions and
Decimals
Fractions Review for Test
(Study Guide & Jeopardy Game)
Fractions Unit Test
May 11th - 15th
Monday-Friday, May 11th - 15th
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K-PREP Testing (Grades 3-5)
Friday, May 22nd
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OES Super Awesome Adventure Book
Club Celebration (1:30-3:00 PM)
Lesson 3: Why Is the Force of Gravity
Important?
Spheres On a Ramp Experiment
Forces and Motion Review for Test
(Study Guide & Jeopardy Game)
Forces and Motion Test
Lesson 1: How Do Simple Machines Help
People Do Work?
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Get plenty of sleep each night. Go
to bed early.
Eat a good breakfast each morning.
Come to school on time and each day
of testing. Attendance is key!
Try to schedule any appointments
before or after the testing window.
Study over past tests and study
guides.
Stay calm, don’t worry, and do your
best!
SCIENCE & MATH
VOCABULARY
Does your child know the meaning of the
following words?
Forces and
Motion
1. position
2. motion
3. speed
4. velocity
5. acceleration
6. force
7. inertia
8. gravity
9. gravitation
10. weight
11. friction
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Simple
Machines
work
simple machine
lever
fulcrum
pulley
wheel-and-axle
inclined plane
screw
wedge
Fractions Unit
1. fraction
2. equivalent
fractions
3. numerator
4. denominator
5. benchmark
fraction
6. mixed number
7. improper
fraction
8. decompose
9. compose
10. unit fraction
11. tenth
12. hundredth
13. equivalence
14. halves
15. thirds
16. fourths
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fifths
sixths
eighths
twelfths
equation
common
denominator
product
multiple
factors
decimal point
decimal
decimal
notation
compare
order
least to
greatest
greatest to
least
HOW TO ACCESS MS. COLLINS’
WEBSITE
You can access science and math study guides,
games, websites, videos, songs, a list of upcoming
school events and activities, etc. on my website by
typing in the address below.
http://www.bath.kyschools.us/olc/teacher.aspx?s=155
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions and/or concerns regarding
your child, you may contact me by a note or a phone
call at (606) 674-2722 between the times of
1:20-2:10 PM. You may also contact me by email at
kimberly.collins@bath.kyschools.us.