Hello!
It should be a great week. Remember that Friday is a half-day!
The classroom is still in need of lined paper and tissues :)
Assessments:
History Test Monday
Grammar Test Thursday
Math Quiz Friday
Math: We will be learning to add and subtract decimals.
Science: We are studying weathering and erosion. There will be a geology unit test next week.
History: The fighting of the Revolutionary War begins this week.
LA: We are reading Bowditch, working on direct objects, indirect objects, and helping verbs in grammar, and spelling as usual.
Be on the look out for more information about Athletic Field Day! It is scheduled for March 11th in the afternoon. Our class will be representing Persia. Feel free to decorate a t-shirt for the event with our symbol!
Monday, February 29, 2016
Monday, February 22, 2016
Quarter 3 Week 8
Hello!
Exciting things happening this week!
Field Trip Friday. Make sure you have signed up your student!
February Birthday Bash is this Friday before the field trip! Make sure to bring in something to share with the class if you have a birthday this month [it doesn't have to be junk food ;)].
Assessments:
Science Quiz Monday
Vocabulary Test Monday
Rounding Decimals Quiz Thursday
Spelling Test Friday
Math:
We are learning to round decimals this week. There will be a quiz Thursday.
Science:
We are studying weathering and erosion this week. We will have a exploratory lab on Tuesday!
History:
We are learning about the Committee of Correspondence and the Boston Tea Party.
LA:
Spelling words as usual. We will be studying direct objects as well. Expect more reading in Carry On Mr. Bowditch!
Special Request!
The classroom is again in desperate need of tissues! We also need more packs of lined (filler) paper to complete much of our classwork activities.
Any help is appreciated!
Exciting things happening this week!
Field Trip Friday. Make sure you have signed up your student!
February Birthday Bash is this Friday before the field trip! Make sure to bring in something to share with the class if you have a birthday this month [it doesn't have to be junk food ;)].
Assessments:
Science Quiz Monday
Vocabulary Test Monday
Rounding Decimals Quiz Thursday
Spelling Test Friday
Math:
We are learning to round decimals this week. There will be a quiz Thursday.
Science:
We are studying weathering and erosion this week. We will have a exploratory lab on Tuesday!
History:
We are learning about the Committee of Correspondence and the Boston Tea Party.
LA:
Spelling words as usual. We will be studying direct objects as well. Expect more reading in Carry On Mr. Bowditch!
Special Request!
The classroom is again in desperate need of tissues! We also need more packs of lined (filler) paper to complete much of our classwork activities.
Any help is appreciated!
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Quarter 3 Week 7
Hello!
This week in fourth grade:
Assessments:
Roots Quiz Wednesday
Thousandths Quiz Friday
Science:
We are studying different kind of rocks- igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary. There will be a quiz next Monday. If anyone has a big bag of starburst lying around, I have a rock activity in mind we could use for it this week! :)
History:
We are studying the Boston Massacre and the folly of Parliament in colonial America.
Language Arts:
We are studying Spelling words as usual. There is a Greek and Latin Roots Quiz on Wednesday. We will be reading chapters 7-11 this week in our literature book, and writing a persuasive essay.
Math:
We are working on decimals to the thousandths place this week. There will be a quiz Friday on that concept.
This week in fourth grade:
Assessments:
Roots Quiz Wednesday
Thousandths Quiz Friday
Science:
We are studying different kind of rocks- igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary. There will be a quiz next Monday. If anyone has a big bag of starburst lying around, I have a rock activity in mind we could use for it this week! :)
History:
We are studying the Boston Massacre and the folly of Parliament in colonial America.
Language Arts:
We are studying Spelling words as usual. There is a Greek and Latin Roots Quiz on Wednesday. We will be reading chapters 7-11 this week in our literature book, and writing a persuasive essay.
Math:
We are working on decimals to the thousandths place this week. There will be a quiz Friday on that concept.
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Field Trip
Good morning,
Sunday is the birthday of our state, Arizona! What an appropriate way to announce the fourth grade field trip! This year, we will visit our State Capitol! The field trip will occur on Friday, February 26th! Students will be bussed to Phoenix. Students will tour the Capitol grounds, the museum, and the senate or house floor. Students will eat lunch across the street in Wesley Bolin Plaza. There will also be a scavenger hunt.
We will need five chaperones per class. To make things fair, what I have done in the past is as follows: Any parent interested in chaperoning must submit their intent to me by February 15th. Once I have all the interested parents, I will simply choose via a lottery system. If you are not chosen to be a chaperone, you are still welcome to join us for the lunch/scavenger hunt portion of the trip! All chaperones and lunch/scavenger hunt guests must have their fingerprint clearance through Great Hearts. On the day of the field trip, students must take the assigned buses to and from the field trip. You may not "sign out" students from the field trip.
There is no cost to this field trip as Tax Fund dollars have it covered! You do, however, need to sign your child up at: https://archwayareteclubs.wufoo.com/forms/arizona-state-capitol-miss-prestipino-4b/
Sunday is the birthday of our state, Arizona! What an appropriate way to announce the fourth grade field trip! This year, we will visit our State Capitol! The field trip will occur on Friday, February 26th! Students will be bussed to Phoenix. Students will tour the Capitol grounds, the museum, and the senate or house floor. Students will eat lunch across the street in Wesley Bolin Plaza. There will also be a scavenger hunt.
We will need five chaperones per class. To make things fair, what I have done in the past is as follows: Any parent interested in chaperoning must submit their intent to me by February 15th. Once I have all the interested parents, I will simply choose via a lottery system. If you are not chosen to be a chaperone, you are still welcome to join us for the lunch/scavenger hunt portion of the trip! All chaperones and lunch/scavenger hunt guests must have their fingerprint clearance through Great Hearts. On the day of the field trip, students must take the assigned buses to and from the field trip. You may not "sign out" students from the field trip.
There is no cost to this field trip as Tax Fund dollars have it covered! You do, however, need to sign your child up at: https://archwayareteclubs.wufoo.com/forms/arizona-state-capitol-miss-prestipino-4b/
Please sign up no later than Sunday, February 14th, as we need to get total numbers to the tour directors.
As we get closer to the trip I will send out more information and any supplies needed.
Please e-mail me with any questions!
Have a great President's Day weekend.
Please e-mail me with any questions!
Have a great President's Day weekend.
Monday, February 8, 2016
Quarter 3 Week 6
Hello!
Assessments
Grammar Test Tuesday
History Test Thursday
Hundredths Quiz Thursday
Spelling Test Thursday
Content
LA:
We are studying contractions, onomatopoeia, interjections, and possessive nouns. Bowditch is coming along, and we are doing spelling words as usual.
MATH:
We are studying decimals in tenths and hundredths. Please allow your child to play with coins (dimes, pennies, and quarters) to help solidify their foundations in decimals.
SCIENCE:
We are studying mountains as geographic features and moving into rocks by the end of the week.
HISTORY:
We are diving deep into the colonial period and on the cusp of the American Revolution!
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Assessments
Grammar Test Tuesday
History Test Thursday
Hundredths Quiz Thursday
Spelling Test Thursday
Content
LA:
We are studying contractions, onomatopoeia, interjections, and possessive nouns. Bowditch is coming along, and we are doing spelling words as usual.
MATH:
We are studying decimals in tenths and hundredths. Please allow your child to play with coins (dimes, pennies, and quarters) to help solidify their foundations in decimals.
SCIENCE:
We are studying mountains as geographic features and moving into rocks by the end of the week.
HISTORY:
We are diving deep into the colonial period and on the cusp of the American Revolution!
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Great Hearts Day
Friday, February 11th is Great Hearts Day! We have reserved this special day to focus on the virtue of friendship and having a heart of service. In the classroom, your children will participate in activities and lessons around these topics, and time will be set aside for making Great Hearts Day cards for classmates. These cards are part of the Great Hearts Day tradition of highlighting classmates’ virtuous qualities and invaluable friendship. Further, hand-making cards at school also alleviates the burden on parents to purchase cards. Parent volunteers with a valid fingerprint clearance card on file are welcome to assist in arranging a short afternoon celebration with snacks and activities. Stand by for more information about the afternoon celebration from our lead classroom parent volunteers, Ms. McCullough and Ms. Restivo
Archway Classical Academy does its best to introduce students to an academic culture that leaves popular culture at the door. The time we have with our students is so valuable, and there are many great ideas, people, music, and art from the ages that we want to introduce them to. Therefore, we will strive to keep the focus of Valentine’s Day on friendship and having a heart of service for others. Students will not be permitted to bring store-bought valentines, candy, or gifts to school on Great Hearts Day. We want students to remember that a good friend is not something one can purchase. We look forward to celebrating this special occasion!
Monday, February 1, 2016
Quarter 3 Week 5 and other news!
Hello Everyone!
This week's assessments:
Vocabulary Test Tuesday
Science Quiz Thursday
History Quiz Friday
Language Arts:
We start Carry On Mr. Bowditch this Thursday! We will be doing spelling words as usual!
Math:
We will be starting decimals!
History:
We are starting the American history unit with the 13 colonies!
Science:
We are discovering how mountains are formed! Quiz Thursday covering notebook pages 67-79!
This week's assessments:
Vocabulary Test Tuesday
Science Quiz Thursday
History Quiz Friday
Language Arts:
We start Carry On Mr. Bowditch this Thursday! We will be doing spelling words as usual!
Math:
We will be starting decimals!
History:
We are starting the American history unit with the 13 colonies!
Science:
We are discovering how mountains are formed! Quiz Thursday covering notebook pages 67-79!
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As Great Hearted scholars and families we enjoy showing kindness and generosity to others through our annual service project. This year we will participate by partnering with A New Leaf. Last year A New Leaf served 21,140 individuals with resources, including homeless and domestic violence shelters with services, affordable housing solutions, behavioral health, foster care, counseling, financial literacy coaching, and basic needs. To lend a helping hand to the families served by A New Leaf, we will be collecting various goods that the organization is in desperate need of. Each grade level will have a specific goods or supplies to collect; this allows us to cater to many needed items.
See below for our grade level’s list of items. Please ensure that all donations are brand new, as gently used items cannot be accepted.
Kindergarten: canned food, baby food, condiments (jarred, canned, and bottled food items)
First Grade: bath towels and washcloths
Second Grade: twin sheets and pillow cases
Third Grade: kitchen supplies (sections can be divided by: silverware, pots/pans, cooking tools)
Fourth Grade: paper products (toilet paper, paper towels, paper plates, plastic cups)
Fifth Grade: snack food, cereal, granola bars, instant rice (boxed foods)
During the week of Great Hearts Day (Feb. 8-11), our students will be asked to bring in items to contribute to our donations list. The drive will conclude on Great Hearts Day (Feb. 11), where total counts of the donated items will be shared and celebrated at the morning assembly. We look forward to seeing the generosity and kindness fill our hearts and rooms with supplies that are greatly appreciated by the families at A New Leaf! If you have any further questions regarding the supply requirements, please do not hesitate to ask!
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Great Hearts Day
Friday, February 11th is Great Hearts Day! We have reserved this special day to focus on the virtue of friendship and having a heart of service. In the classroom, your children will participate in activities and lessons around these topics, and time will be set aside for making Great Hearts Day cards for classmates. These cards are part of the Great Hearts Day tradition of highlighting classmates’ virtuous qualities and invaluable friendship. Further, hand-making cards at school also alleviates the burden on parents to purchase cards. Parent volunteers with a valid fingerprint clearance card on file are welcome to assist in arranging a short afternoon celebration with snacks and activities. Stand by for more information about the afternoon celebration from our lead classroom parent volunteers, Ms. McCullough and Ms. Restivo
Archway Classical Academy does its best to introduce students to an academic culture that leaves popular culture at the door. The time we have with our students is so valuable, and there are many great ideas, people, music, and art from the ages that we want to introduce them to. Therefore, we will strive to keep the focus of Valentine’s Day on friendship and having a heart of service for others. Students will not be permitted to bring store-bought valentines, candy, or gifts to school on Great Hearts Day. We want students to remember that a good friend is not something one can purchase. We look forward to celebrating this special occasion!
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