November 9th - November 20th Spelling/Vocabulary List

Spelling List
bunch          brush
fruit             clue
argue           trunk
crumb          amuse
crew            suit
tune             rude
juice            trust
refuse          dew
truth            stuck
young         rescue


Vocabulary List
alarmed          luminous
reacted           indescribable
convey           extraordinary
daring            fade
awe                conferring

October 26 - November 6 Spelling List

Please make sure to practice Spelling words throughout the week and turn in Spelling homework on Fridays  :)

1. bloom
2. cookbook
3. tool
4. shampoo
5. put
6. wool
7. stool
8. proof
9. prove
10. group
11. brook
12. foolish
13. bush
14. crooked
15. booth
16. raccoon
17. hook
18. groom
19. roof
20. soup

Place Value Sections Division

We are just starting with division and using the Place Value Sections model.  Here is a video to help you understand how it works.

The Standard Notation is Finally Here!

Here's the Anchor Chart we made in class today to help solve double digit multiplication problems. I wanted to put it here in case any of you needed it for tonight's homework. Let me know if you have any questions! 

Double Digit Multiplication using the Standard Algorithm (AKA - Standard Notation)

Red, Green, and White Week!

(September 21st- 25th)

Monday: I Respect Myself – I have better things to do than drugs!

  Wear RED or t-shirts showing things you like to do (dance, sports, etc.)

Tuesday: We May Be Crazy, But We Don't Do Drugs!

  Crazy hair & sock day!

Wednesday: Not Everything I see Online is Real. Turn your back on what’s not real!

  Wear your shirt backwards or inside out

Thursday: I will use technology to show Kindness and Respect to everyone.

 Cover yourself in WHITE (socks, shirts, pants, shorts, ribbons, etc.)

Friday: Be a HERO, say NO to bullying! (Help, Encourage, & Respect Others)

 Wear BLACK to “Black Out” Bullying or your favorite super hero shirt

More on Math!

I know there are many of you who would like to know more about what we are learning in math. To avoid confusion or frustration, here is a link to some great videos on Khan Academy that explain what we're doing for multiplication - especially the area model. Let me know if you have any questions or would like any other resources! Thank you!

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-fourth-grade-math/cc-4th-mult-div-topic/cc-4th-area-models

Scholastic Club

Our Class is Participating in the Scholastic Book Club

The class code is NYKB8 

If you have not heard of Scholastic book club before, here is information about it! Basically, if you're wanting to buy your child books, (and I know many of your children LOVE to read) this is a great way to do it in a way that will benefit both you, your child, and the classroom. 

Pros:

- Scholastic has great prices for books! Each month there are book deals and there are always books for $3 or less. 

- Each purchase earns points for the classroom so that we can get even more books!

- You can order online or by flier (coming soon)

- Monthly flyers feature fun FREE gifts for your child just for ordering (stickers, posters, bookmarks, key chains, etc.) 

1 Con:

- Waiting for books to ship (which can take up to 1-2 weeks) 

For more information, follow the link to the scholastic website!

https://clubs2.scholastic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/MarketingSiteView?langId=-1&storeId=11151&catalogId=10001&fileName=get-started&anchorLink=gs_page-menu-howlink 

This week we will be learning about Homophones! 

Here is a great website that has games and activities that you can practice at home! 

http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/vocabulary_games/homophones-games.html

Here’s a Great Math Website 

https://www.ixl.com/math/grade-4

There are so many things on here that you could go to throughout the year to practice at home! Here are some of the ones your students might want to practice for now: 

Number Sense

- Place Values

- Word Names for Numbers

- Rounding

- Compare #’s up to One Billion

Addition

Subtraction

Multiplication 

- Multiplication Facts to 12

- Missing Factors - Facts to 12

Enjoy! :) 

Disclosure Statement

I just wanted to say thank you for a great first week! I'm thrilled to work with such a great group of kids and It's wonderful to have such a supporting group of parents! Thank you so much to all of you who brought class donations! Also, thank you to those of you who have sent me back my letter information paper! If you have not yet, no worries - please turn it in at your leisure. 

I apologize for the mass of paperwork that has been sent out this year. With every new year comes the dreaded packets of information and signatures! I assure you that this is the last one from me: I have sent out a Disclosure Statement that discusses classroom management and many other topics concerning this year and what to expect. (This is the paper that was handed out during Back to School Night) I've sent home a copy to each of you. Please read it and send back the portion with your signature so that I know you read it. If you did not get a copy, I have many extra so please let me know if you need one. 

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

A Little Bit About Me:

My name is Lindsay Speer and I have the privilege of being your superhero's 4th grade teacher! I am so excited for this year! 

Just a little bit about me:

This is my first year teaching as a BYU Intern and I cannot express how honored I am to be in such a great community here at Rose Creek Elementary. 

I was born and raised in Ramona (San Diego), California and I come from a family of 8 kids where I am the youngest. I love reading, bowling, hiking, games, spending time with family (especially my nieces and nephews) and of course, TEACHING! My goal this year is to do everything I can to help your child to succeed. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me

lindsay.speer@jordandistrict.org

(801) 254-8082

Welcome!

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