Monday, December 10, 2012

December 10th - 14th

Math:  There will be a math test on Chapter 3 this Friday, we will be reviewing in class and students will have a practice test and a review packet that they will be bringing home.  No homework besides studying and the packets.

Social Studies:  We are finishing up with Unit 3 this week and then will have a test on the entire Unit next week.  Students should use their notes to study and a study guide will be given to them early next week.  The only homework for this week is Lesson 3 Review Questions #1-5 and the Unit 3 Review questions #1-18, both due Friday.

Vocabulary:  Vocabulary test will be administered this Friday, students should be bringing their vocabulary books home every night to study the definitions and to use their words in sentences.

Language Arts

Writing

Religion

Science

Reading

Monday, December 3, 2012

Decemeber 3rd - 7th

Advent Season is upon us, have a blessed season!

Push Page:  http://www.allsaintsba.com/PushPageDec3.pdf

December Good News
http://www.allsaintsba.com/Dec12Good_News.pdf
December Calendar
http://www.allsaintsba.com/Dec12Calendar.pdf
December Lunch Menu
http://www.allsaintsba.com/Dec12LunchCalendar.pdf

Don't forget that Decemeber 8 is the Immacualte Conception of the Virgin Mary and is a Holy Day of Obligation.

Math:  We are continuing to look at modeling expressions and solving algebraic equations.  Students can expect homework nearly every night and we will be having a test next week on Unit 3, after reviewing for a couple days.

Spelling:  We are starting Unit 8 spelling words this week, students should be bringing their books home every night to study.

Social Studies:  The school geography bee is coming up so we will be having our class geography bee Monday and then continuing with Unit 3 in our books for the rest of the week.

Religion:  We will be talkikng about what Advent means and how it is meant to prepare us for the upcoming Christmas season. 

Science:  http://www.fourthshildt.blogspot.com/

Reading:  http://www.cvandolah.blogspot.com/

Monday, November 26, 2012

November 26th - December 1st

First of all I wanted to make sure that everyone is aware that I will be unavailable from Thursday after school until Monday of next week as I have an ACE Retreat that I need to attened in Austin, Texas. 

We had a great time with our Kindergarten Buddies last Tuesday as we watched them perform a Creek (?) ritual in honor of the corn harvest. 



For important school events please visit the school's Push Page:
http://www.allsaintsba.com/PushPageNov26.pdf

Math:  In Math this week we will be focusing on chapters 3.5-3.6 and will work closely with algebraic equations.  Students can expect homework nearly every night.
Social Studies:  In Social Studies we will be studying the effects that weather and human changes in the environment can change a place's geography. 

Religion:  How do our decisions affect others?  How does being nice and friendly change how people feel about themselves and act?  What about when we choose to choose the wrong thing, like lying.  How will that affect those that we are close to?

Writing/Language Arts:  We will introduce a couple important writing concepts including time-order words (first, then, after, next, etc.) and we will begin writing our personal narratives this week.

Vocabulary:  This Friday we will be having our Vocabulary test on the Unit 7 words.  Students should be bringing their books home every night and should be studying definitions, synonyms, and antonyms of the 12 Vocabulary/Spelling words.

accurate
alert
ancestor
disaster
elementary
envy
epidemic
feeble
penetrate
romp
staple
survive



Science:  http://www.fourthshildt.blogspot.com/

Reading:  http://www.cvandolah.blogspot.com/

Monday, November 19, 2012

November 19th - 20th

News:  4th Grade boys had a basketball game this weekend.  Coach Roy/Liedl's team lost by one point to Holland Hall in a nail bitter and Coach Hall/Kosir's team beat their opponent. 

Reminder:  Check out the weekly push page here:  http://www.allsaintsba.com/PushPageNov19.pdf
Math:  We should be finishing looking at number patterns and input/output tables this shortened week, students can expect H.W. Monday.

S.S.:  Starting our third unit this week, no H.W. expected

Religion:  We will be talking about thanking God and being thankful for all that we have this week

Language Arts:  Short writing assignment on Thanksgiving in class

Spelling:  Spelling test this Tuesday on Unit 7

Science:  http://www.fourthshildt.blogspot.com/

Reading:  http://www.cvandolah.blogspot.com/

Monday, November 12, 2012

November 12th - 16th

Thank you parents for volunteering to chaperone during the Woolaroc field trip!  For information about this coming week please check out the weekly push page; http://www.allsaintsba.com/PushPageNov12.pdf

Math:  We will be finishing up 3.2-3.4 this week in math, looking at number patterns, expressions, and functions.  Students can expect homework every night for this week.

Spelling:  We are starting on Unit 7 in spelling, the spelling test will be next week on Tuesday so students will have a little longer to study than usual.  The spelling words for this week are:
1. accurate
2. alert
3. ancestor
4. disaster
5. elementary
6. envy
7. epidemic
8. feeble
9. penetrate
10. romp
11. staple
12. survive

Social Studies:  We will be spending a lot of time reviewing in class as there will be a social studies test this Friday on Unit Two, students should understand the main idea of each Chapter/Lesson and should be familiar with the key terms. 

Religion:  I plan to start familiarizing students with the parts of the Mass and the responses during the next couple of weeks, I have noticed that responses during Mass are not always clear from our students and many times they seem not to know how to respond.  Parents/Guardians, I encourage you to keep an eye on this in the coming weeks during Mass with your children.


Language Arts/Writing:  We are taking longer than I would have liked on the Because of Winn-Dixie book report but I really think that we can finish it this week and then start on learning the art of note taking.

Reading:  http://www.cvandolah.blogspot.com/

Science:  http://www.fourthshildt.blogspot.com/

Monday, November 5, 2012

November 5th - November 9th

Reminders:
  • Our field trip to Woolaroc is this Thursday.  Students need to wear their uniforms (to all field trips unless told otherwise), and will need to bring a sack lunch.  Drivers, we will be leaving from the circle lot around 9:00 - 9:15 and will be leaving Woolaroc around 1:45 to get back to school close to 3:00. 
  • Student Council meeting Tuesday morning @ 7:45
  •  After school dance 4-7 Thursday in the Parish Hall
  • If you didn't sign-up for a conference on Thursday or Friday last week, and you wish to set one up, email me with a list of times that work for you and on which days and I will try to schedule one that works best for both parties. 
  • Don't forget to vote this Tuesday!
  • http://www.allsaintsba.com/PushPageNov5.pdf

Math:  This week in math we will continue to delve into the wonderful world of algebra and patterns, student will be working in Ch. 3 in both their big book (Textbook) and their little book (Workbook).  Students can expect homework every night except for Thursday (field trip).
 
Social Studies:  We are continuing to study the expansion and settlement of Oklahoma, now focusing on the pioneers that came to Oklahoma in the 1860s.  Students may have homework 3 nights this week.
 
Vocabulary:  Continuing with our pattern, this week we are working on learning the definitions and uses of the terms from Unit 6, test will be on Friday.
 
Religion:  After finishing the Ten Commandmants last week we are going to start looking more at the stories of the Saints and how they can intercede for us.
 
Science:  http://www.fourthshildt.blogspot.com/
 
Reading:  http://www.cvandolah.blogspot.com/

Monday, October 29, 2012

October 29 - November 1

Reminders: http://www.allsaintsba.com/PushPageOct29.pdf
If you are interested in signing up for conferences please let me know what time on Thursday or Friday works best for you.  Woolaroc forms are due no later than this Wednesday, please mark down if you are able to drive or not.  We only have two dirvers so far for my class so another two at least would be much appreciated!  This Thursday is All Saints Day, a holy day of obligation.  It will be a Mass day and parents are welcomed to join students at St. Anne's on this day.  Jog-a-thon money is also due this week, please turn it in no later Wednesday (Oct. 31).  Also, students may dress in their Halloween costumes as long as they follow these restrictions:
No masks
No creepy contact lenses
No weapons
Nothing gory or bloody
No flip flops or any shoes that are not safe
Children should be able to manage the costume on their own
No face or body paint
No distractions on the face
Bring shoes for PE
Make sure the costume is easy to wear all dayIf students do not decide to dress in their costume they may dress in their complete school uniform.

Math:  There will be a Math test this Tuesday.  Students should focus their studying on interpreting word problems, identifying fact families and factors, and basic multiplication, division, and algebra.  Students should be bringing their books home to study but should not have homework besides that.

Social Studies:  In class we will be talking about the cattle drives and their influence on the development of Oklahoma.  Students will have homework everyday that they have Social Studies class.

Spelling:  This is a shortened week but we will still be having our Spelling test this Thursday shortly after Mass.  The spelling words from Unit 6 are as follows:

1. blossom
2. collide
3. constant
4. content
5. distract
6. drought
7. foul
8. noble
9. policy
10. quiver
11. slight
12. tidy

Language Arts:  We didn't get as much time in the Computer Lab as I would have liked last week so we are still typing up our final copies of Because of Winn-Dixie book reports.

Religion:  I want to thank all of you parents/guardians who were able to come to our Mass last week, we are the first 4th grade to participate in the Mass like this so far this year and we did a great job.  I was very proud of all of our participants!  This week we will still be focused on moving deeper into the Ten Commandments, and listening to God's voice with "the ear of our heart".

Science: Mr. Shildt - http://www.fourthshildt.blogspot.com/

Reading: Mrs. Vandolah - http://www.cvandolah.blogspot.com/

Oh and one final note; GO IRISH!

Monday, October 22, 2012

October 22nd - 26th

Miscellaneous

We enjoyed cheering on our Kindergarten Buddies
 Thank you parents who helped out with Jog-a-thon, either by being there on Wednesday or by pledging money for your child's work. 


2 Minutes to go!


Reminder that Bingo Night is this Friday, our class is accepting prize donations of art supplies, games, toys, balls, activities, crafts. These items can be for kids of any age including teens. 

Also, our field trip to Woolaroc is scheduled for November 8th (Thursday), please make sure to get your forms in no later than Oct. 31, especially those of you who can drive so we don't run into the problems we had from last time.


Math
This week and part of next will still be focused on solving word problems.  We will have a test early next week (Mon. and Tues. probably) and students should expect a small amount of homework during this week so they can prepare and study.


Vocabulary
Vocabulary test will be this Friday, the words will be the words from Unit 5.


Religion
Still focused on the Ten Commandments, students can expect little H.W. from this subject during the next week.


Social Studies
We are moving into Oklahoma's role during the Civil War, H.W. expected Monday, Thursday, and Friday


Writing
I am hoping that we will be able to get into the computer lab at school this week and type up our final drafts of our Because of Winn-Dixie book reports. 

Monday, October 15, 2012

October 15th - 17th

This Wednesday is Jog-a-thon, remember that pledge sheets must be turned in Oct. 15 (Monday).

A shortened week this week, students will not have school Thursday or Friday.

Math
We are still working on solving algebraic problems, students can expect homework at least on Monday and probably on Wednesday also.

Language Arts/Writing
In class we will be working on the second draft of our book reports on Because of Winn-Dixie, this will be due Wednesday.

Vocabulary
Continuing with Unit 5 we will be studying the definitions and usage of the vocabulary words.  Test will not be until next week however.

Social Studies
In class we have been talking about the 1800s in Oklahoma and the U.S., we will continue this with a greater emphasis on the Natve American policies by the U.S. government.  Students should expect homework Monday and Tuesday/Wednesday.

Religion
How can we be leaders by being servants to others?  What responsibilities do we have when we are leaders?  No homework expected.

Saturday, October 6, 2012

October 8 - 12, 2012

Thank you to all of you parents/guardians who helped chaperon at the Tulsa State Fair last Wednesday.

Below is a list of what we will be doing during the week:

Spelling
We are starting unit five for this and the next week, this week will be focused on spelling the following words:
1.  antique
2.  baggage
3.  digest
4.  establish
5.  eternal
6.  haste
7.  humid
8.  lash
9.  oppose
10. pioneer
11.  sensible
12.  worthy

Please remember that students need to be able to spell these words in cursive on Friday.

Math
In math this week we are finishing chapter 2 (2.6, 2.7, 2.8) and beginning to explore some algebraic functions.  Parents can expect homework every night except for Friday this week.

Social Studies
We are studying the 1700-1800s right now in Social studies, with a focus on the Louisiana Purchase and the French and Indian War and how these historical events affected the development of Oklahoma.  Expect homework Monday, Tuesday/Wednesday, and Thursday night.

Language Arts
Our Test is this Tuesday, students were given a study guide last week, and should be bringing that home to study. 

ReligionWe will continue the last weeks theme by focusing on the Ten Commandments and how they can be liberating. 


Monday, September 24, 2012

September 24th - 28th

Math:  We are continuing our exploration of multiplication by looking at various methods of multiplication as well as further our knowledge of the factors of 11 and 12.  We are will also be delving into finding the quotient using multiplication and the inverse ability.

Social Studies:  Our Map test was originally scheduled for Monday but due to some confusion amongst the students I have moved it to Thursday, see last week's post for the word list and a map printout to practice on.


Language Arts/Writing:  We are nearly ready for our first Grammar test which will probably be occurring next week sometime.  Students should be able to identify; the complete subject, the complete predicate, the simple subject, the simple predicate, a compound subject, a compound predicate, a run-on sentence, and a sentence fragment.

In Writing we will begin writing our first draft of our book report on the book Because of Winn-Dixie.

Science:  http://www.fourthshildt.blogspot.com/

Reading:  http://www.cvandolah.blogspot.com/

Spelling/Vocabulary:  We are beginning Unit Four in our Spelling/Vocabulary book, below is a list of the words for the next two weeks.  Spelling test will be this Friday per usual and Vocabulary test will be the Friday after.

1. antique
2. baggage
3. digest
4. establish
5. eternal
6. haste
7. humid
8. lash
9. oppose
10. pioneer
11. sensible
12. worthy

Religion:  In religion class we will continue to discuss the role of Moses in the book of Exodus and draw parrallels from Mose's role with the Israelite people, to our own guardians' role within our lives.

Monday, September 17, 2012

September 17th - 21st

Spelling/Vocabulary

Vocabulary words for the week:
1.  attractive
2.  burden
3.  consent
4.  dependable
5.  indicate
6.  previous
7.  qualify
8.  response
9.  shabby
10. thaw
11. urgent
12. vanity

The vocabulary test will be on Friday September 21, 2012, students should be brining their books home to study for homework.

Social Studies

We will continue studying the geography and Native American groups of Oklahoma by having a map quiz next Monday.  Students should be taking their maps home to study every night as we will be having only minimal time during class to work on this.

Map and Word List for Practice
Identify and label the following:
States
Missouri
Arkansas
New Mexico
Texas
Colorado


Cities
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Broken Arrow
Norman
Lawton
Stillwater
Guymon


Rivers/Lakes 
Arkansas River
Red River
Canadian River
Eufaula Lake
Oologah Lake
Lake Texoma

Mountains/Mesas/Landmarks
Wichita Mountains
Arbuckle Mountains
Black Mesa
Ouachita Mountains
Ozark Plateau

 
http://www.netstate.com/states/maps/images/ok_outline.gif

Math

We are getting into multiplication and division and their relationship to one another this week during math, there will be a small quiz on Friday.  This quiz should be fairly simple, if students can complete the homework during the week they should have no trouble with the quiz.  (Quiz became take-home quiz over the weekend)

Writing

In writing we will be beginning our rough drafts of our book report on Because of Winn Dixie, students will have significant class time to work on this, so there should be little to no homework with this.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

September 10th - 14th

We will be having a math quiz on Wednesday on the three main concepts from Chapter One; writing numbers in various forms (standard, expanded, and written form), identifying the value of spot on a number line, and estimating/rounding numbers.


Below is a list of our Unit Three Spelling words, the Spelling quiz will be this Friday and the Vocabulary quiz will be the Friday following that.

1.  attractive
2.  burden
3.  consent
4.  dependable
5.  indicate
6.  previous
7.  qualify
8.  response
9.  shabby
10. thaw
11. urgent
12. vanity

We finished reading (got about 100 pages into it) Harry Potter [Book 1] last Friday and this week we are going to start reading James and the Giant Peach.

Our
Coins for Catholic Education coin drive continues through September 25. Send in coins for your children to contribute in their homeroom class. Thank you for your support!

Monday, August 13, 2012

First Day of School!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jmu7rOJC72k

Welcome 4th Grade to your first day of school!  I am thrilled to be here for my first year at All Saints and I am excited to have each of you in my class.