Sunny Saturday

It's getting cold out there, but it sure is great to see the sun shining on this Saturday. I hope that 201 families will get a healthy dose of vitamin D today!


There are a few things to do this weekend.  Kids should have written down the homework yesterday.

• Please complete the 6.4 Go Math Homework.  We are finding Common Denominators! Yesterday we talked about the LCM and using it to create the LCD.  We spent LOTS of time practicing. There was some struggle, but we came out of the fog intact and a bit more knowledgeable.  So please, get this practice done by Monday.
• Creature Feature and Adaptations Fact Finders are due on Monday. Most kids finished this work last week.
• Read something and record on your log. 
• Don't forget that the Animal Project, which includes both a diorama and written report, are due January 25th.  Please refer to the Project Packet for detailed instructions.  Scroll back to last Friday's post in this blog to see a sample of the writing and FAQs.
• Chapter 6 Math Corrections must be in by Wednesday. I am extending this due date, which was Monday.  When you look on Think Central, you will notice that the correct answer is given.  To receive credit, rewrite the problem and show me every step needed to arrive at this correct answer. No extra credit will be given for providing answers only.  Please let me know if you need help.
• We will formally finish The Lion The Witch and the Wardrobe next week.  Students, be prepared to return your book!
• Our next novel will be Maniac Magee.  I almost have a full class set. If you able to purchase the book, this would be a great help!

Parents, if you are looking for extra help, please go to IXL Math or ST Math! I have assigned each of the CCore 4th Grade goals to 201 students.  IXL is aligned with our Go Math curriculum. So, if you want extra help with fractions, simply go to this IXL section!  Why not move ahead to skills we haven't yet formally cover, such as Time, Measurement, and Geometry?

I will have Winter MAPS results for you next week.  Students' goals will be reset based on Winter data.  Students in 201 want to know their target skills and how to improve.  I will share the information with each student and with you.

Are you looking for something new to read? The tabs on this blog are a great resource.  Wild Times is one of my favorites.  This link takes you to the New Hampshire Department of Natural Resources site for kids. Wild Times is a full color magazine that you can read on your computer or print.  If you like animals, nature, or science, your will love Wild Times.

Are you curious about current events, or the way things work?  Dojo News, Tween Tribune and Wonderopolis are three other great sources to explore.  You can read the articles online, and can even post your favorites to Edmodo. If you think a topic is interesting, chances are that your classmates will too! Please share the link on Edmodo and add your comments.

Check out these two videos from Math Antics. The first shows how to find a Common Denominator quickly. This method is a great one, most of the time!  The second video shows how to find the Least Common Denominator. Sometimes, this method is better. Watch both! Remember, keep it simple!

I have to repost this gem from Mr. Lee. Keep Calm and Multiply On!