Thursday, March 21st Scholastic Book Orders Due
Scholastic Book Clubs. Class Code: L79X9
Order Due Date: THURSDAY 3/21/19 by 9pm
March 25-29th Spring Break!
Wednesday, April 3rd O&A to Fernhill Wetlands 10:45am-1:30pm
Chaperones Needed!
Please email if you are interested: [email protected]
Community School Calendar 2018-2019
Forest Grove Public Library November Calendar of Events
A little note about comfort: Winter is here! Please make sure that your kiddo is properly outfitted with warm (waterproof) layers and appropriate footwear on Monday and Wednesdays when they will be outside for at least part of their day.
What's Happening in the Puffin Nest...
Zoo School Program: Adaptation Artistry
This week Level 2 students explored the zoo in search of animal adaptations and participated in a “zoo school” lesson where they watched their teacher dress up like an Oregon spotted frog to explore how animals are adapted to their habitat. Next, they discovered why habitat loss is impacting animals like the spotted frog.
Back in the classroom, we continued with the topic of dinosaurs. We asked the question, “Can you outrun a dinosaur?” Your child saw pictures showing how dinosaurs didn’t just leave behind bones, they also left footprints, some of which fossilized. By examining our own footprints and those of living animals, we were able to deduce how quickly some dinosaurs were able to run.
You can reinforce your child’s learning at home by pointing out footprints while on a walk. (Getting a shoe slightly wet in a puddle leaves behind visible tracks.) Ask your child, “Is it possible to tell the difference between walking and running just from footprints? How are they different?”
Writing Workshop
Students have begun to explore the "Art of Informational Writing" during writer's workshop.
Our Goals:
- We will generate informational text from our own "expert" knowledge of a topic.
- We will consider and choose a writing structure to organize information so it is clear.
- We will write an interesting beginning and conclusion. .
- We will read, revise, and edit as we work.
- Using Book Creator on the iPad, we will include headings, text boxes, pictures with captions, and other visuals in our finished books.
Reading Workshop: Literature Circles
These small group "Book Clubs" engage students in rich conversations about shared readings. Students can express their opinions, predictions, and questions about a text in a productive, structured way. Students take on specific group roles which are designed to develop reading, speaking, and thinking abilities. Ask your kiddo to tell you about the book they are reading!
Suggested Weekly Homework:
Reading Homework
Spend at least 20 minutes reading (outside of school) every day.
Reading is on the "honor system" and we ask that you help your kiddo to develop a daily reading routine with good-fit books and a well-lit, comfy reading spot away from distractions.
Typing Homework
Level 2 students have typing homework to develop and support important keyboarding skills. Please practice at least 20 minutes per week on: Typing.com
Math homework
Every week, the math homework is to complete at least 30 minutes of math practice.
Ideas for math practice:
- Recommended: Students can get valuable math practice with their Dreambox account. The Dreambox accounts offer an easy way to track math progress and feature assignments that are on-topic with what we are learning in class.
- If your family would prefer to practice math skills in other ways (practice books, worksheets, flash cards, math games or other online resources such as Khan Academy), please send in your student's work OR send me an email before Friday morning each week letting me know how they completed their 30 minutes of weekly math practice. Current 3rd/ 4th grade math topics are listed below.
3rd grade parent info:
Current 4th grade Math Topic:
- Fractions
- Homework #6: Proper and Improper fractions, Conversions between improperfractions and mixed numbers, addition of mixed numbers
- Homework #7: Multiplying a mixed number by a whole number
- Practice Test A review of all fractions topics we have covered
All 4th grade math students should be practicing their multiples DAILY.
Review Topics for 4th Grade Math: