This is a super busy week!
Students have their project sales day tomorrow. Students need to bring change to make change.
In my math class on Thursday, we have a sort of mid-term on what we have done so far this year. It is worth the same amount as a test, 100 points.
This grading period ends on THURSDAY! Thursday is the last to take tests to get our required 18 points. I have given several hours of class time for students to make their goal, as well as offered half point fourth grade books to test on. In the next nine weeks, all students really need to make an effort to read chapter books.
Thursday, we have a test in Science from the Botany booklet. A completed study guide will come home tomorrow, so look for it in their backpacks.The study guide has everything that will be on the test.
Our Christmas/Harry Potter party will be Friday. We also hope to present The Best Christmas Pageant Ever play for all parents during the party around 1:00. Our Harry Potter activities will be earlier in the day, so our party can be a little less structured. :)
On a personal note,
I am grateful for the time I have had with this very loveable group of kids. I am looking forward to new adventures in the new year!
Merry Christmas to all!
Monday, December 16, 2013
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
CHRISTMAS PLAY
OUR CHRISTMAS PLAY IS THIS THURSDAY STARTING AT 5:30, AND AGAIN AT 7:30. STUDENTS ARE TO PREFORM BOTH SHOWS.
DROP OFF STUDENTS AS IF IT WERE A.M DROP OFF BY 5:00P.M. STUDENTS WILL GO STRAIGHT TO THEIR CLASSROOM.
A HOT DOG DINNER FOR STUDENTS WILL BE SERVED BETWEEN SHOWS IN THE CLASSROOM.
PARENTS GO TO ONE SHOW OF THEIR TICKET TIME. A SIGN UP SHEET WENT HOME LAST WEEK.
AFTER THE 7:30 SHOW, YOU WILL PICK YOUR CHILDREN AS IF IT WERE AFTERNOON DISMISSAL. STUDENTS WILL BE CALLED FROM THEIR CLASS.
DROP OFF STUDENTS AS IF IT WERE A.M DROP OFF BY 5:00P.M. STUDENTS WILL GO STRAIGHT TO THEIR CLASSROOM.
A HOT DOG DINNER FOR STUDENTS WILL BE SERVED BETWEEN SHOWS IN THE CLASSROOM.
PARENTS GO TO ONE SHOW OF THEIR TICKET TIME. A SIGN UP SHEET WENT HOME LAST WEEK.
AFTER THE 7:30 SHOW, YOU WILL PICK YOUR CHILDREN AS IF IT WERE AFTERNOON DISMISSAL. STUDENTS WILL BE CALLED FROM THEIR CLASS.
Spelling List TEST12-13
- renewable
- manger
- espoused
- endurance
- volunteer
- sustain
- everlasting
- swaddling
- advertisement
- biased
- bonus entrepreneur
Review of Persuasive Techniques
http://www.slideshare.net/LHaghighi/common-persuasive-techniques-in-advertising
Feel free to look at some other slide shows on the same subject.
Feel free to look at some other slide shows on the same subject.
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Christmas Around the World
http://www.santas.net/aroundtheworld.htm
This site will be used next week, but feel free to check it out now.
This site will be used next week, but feel free to check it out now.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Colonies Study Sites
13 Colonies Quiz Map
http://www.softschools.com/social_studies/13_colonies_map/
Social Studies for Kids Site
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/13coloniesfarm.htm
http://www.softschools.com/social_studies/13_colonies_map/
Social Studies for Kids Site
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/13coloniesfarm.htm
Thanksgiving Math
http://krogermidatlantic.mywebgrocer.com/Circular/KROGER-782/007821224/Weekly/1
- Imagine you have $200.00 to spend on Thanksgiving dinner.
- Use this advertisement to make a Thanksgiving shopping list on your handout.
- Write the estimated price of each item in the correct space on your handout.
- If you have more than one of any item multiply the price by the number you need.
- Add up the total amount, and subtract the total from 200.00.
- Add up the estimated cost.
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Harry Potter World
Take a virtual trip to Harry Potter World.
https://www.universalorlando.com/harrypotter/
https://www.universalorlando.com/harrypotter/
"They mean every flavor!"
The kids tasted and wrote a descriptive paragraph on Bertie Bott's Beans. Have them describe to you what their bean tasted like.

http://harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/Bertie_Bott%27s_Every_Flavour_Beans

http://harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/Bertie_Bott%27s_Every_Flavour_Beans
Monday, November 18, 2013
Friday, November 15, 2013
Harry Potter Wiki Site
All things Harry Potter...
Students this takes you directly to houses.
http://harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/Hogwarts_Houses
Students this takes you directly to houses.
http://harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/Hogwarts_Houses
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Spelling TEST 11-15
- eager
- asture
- fertilization
- gloating
- timid
- fascinated
- Quakers
- population
- We have a bonus
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Study Guide 13 Colonies Study Guide Test 11-22-13
Study Guide from the book. You will also study your foldable,
the youtube site with info for the foldable, and any sites on my blog. Be able to fill out a blank map of the 13
colonies.
Chapter five starts on page 187 The New England Colonies
To Know…
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Charter
·
Puritans
·
John Winthrop
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Colonies Massachusetts, Rhode Island,
Connecticut, and New Hampshire
·
Founder and why for each colony
·
Known For
·
Exports from New England
·
Reasons for colonies
·
Review Questions on page 193
·
Roger Williams
·
Thomas Hooker
·
David Thomson
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Native American Relations page 198-99
·
Review Questions on p. 199
·
Fishing and Whaling
·
Review Questions p. 204
·
Life Style
Chapter 6 Starts on page 209
Middle Atlantic Colonies “Breadbasket Colonies”
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Delaware, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey
·
Founder and why for each colony
·
Trade Export
·
William Penn
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Duke of York
·
Dutch vs. England
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Review Questions p. 215
·
Immigrants 219-220
·
Review Questions p. 222
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Backcountry 226
·
Review Questions p. 227
·
Life Style
Chapter 7 The Southern Colonies
·
Maryland, Virginia, N. Carolina, S. Carolina,
Georgia
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Know founder and why
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Indentured servant
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Slave
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Cash crop
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Plantation p. 242
·
Review Questions p. 239
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Resource Map p. 247
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What did people do to make a living Life Style
·
Review Questions 251
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Monday, November 4, 2013
Spelling Test 11-8
- pollination
- murmured
- interjection
- regions
- vanish
- fundamental
- immigrant
- sufficient
- awkward
- materialized
Reminders For November
- Conferences this week
- Friday 1/2 day 11:45 Dismissal
- Nov. 7 McTeacher Night starting at 5:30
- Nov. 11 No School Veteran's Day
- Nov. 25-29 No School Thanksgiving Break
Conference Time
Here is a copy of the letter that came home today just in case it didn't make it home in your kiddo's backpack. :)
It is fall conference time! So often this time of year,
students start to get off track. It may be grades, or organization, or simply
making good choices. This is an excellent opportunity for us to meet, and
decide what we can do to get them back on the right path. Plus, it is an opportunity
to communicate with each other. I sincerely hope you are able to meet with me.
If we have met often, and you feel comfortable that your child is on track,
then you do not need to sign up.
Please sign up for at least 3 times. I will let you know a.s.a.p
what time I will meet with you. Look for this returned note in your child’s
backpack. If you are constrained by
time, but would still like to talk with me, we can have a conference over the
phone. I just need for you to write “by phone” beside the time you check off. If you are wanting to conference by phone at a
later time that is not listed, you can write the time you would like to call
me, and I will try to work it out. Make sure to list the best number to reach
you.
Tuesday: 1:00-1:20______________________________
3:20-3:40________________________________
3:40-4:00_______________________________
4:00-4:20_______________________________
4:20-4:40_______________________________
4:40-5:00_______________________________
Wednesday: 11:00-11:20_________________________
3:20-3:40_____________________________________
3:40-4:00_____________________________________
Thursday: 1:30-1:40______________________________
3:20-3:40_____________________________
3:40-4:00_____________________________
Friday: 1:00-1:20 _______________________
1:20-1:40_____________________________
1:40-2:00_____________________________
2:20-2:40_____________________________
2:40-3:00_____________________________
If you are unable to meet this week, we can certainly try for
next week. Conferences are always available by request. J
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Monday, October 28, 2013
Mr. Nussbaum's Site
http://mrnussbaum.com/grade-4/
This site is great for all subjects. If you do not find what you are looking for type it in the search box up in the right hand corner.
This site is great for all subjects. If you do not find what you are looking for type it in the search box up in the right hand corner.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Colony Region Review Video
This youtube video is a great review of the regions.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42h_TXblaKo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42h_TXblaKo
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Monday, October 21, 2013
Halloween Party
Just in case you did not get the hard copy, here is a copy of the Halloween party letter.
We will have our Halloween party on Thursday, the 31st
at 12:45. Students will wear costumes to school on Halloween. We will have
games time that runs until 1:30. From 1:30 until the parade we will eat up
goodies.
I need parents to volunteer to run a game during the games
time. These brave volunteers will choose a Halloween themed game, and prizes to
go along with it. Students will move in small groups from game to game. You may want to have enough prizes for each
spooktacular student.
We also need yummy treats. I love the Halloween themed
treats. There are literally thousands on Pinterest, and Disney Family has a
great deal of ideas too. We have 16 students, and one teacher ;) in our
class. The following are kid’s requests…
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Chocolate
·
Cookies
·
Cupcakes
·
Pizza
·
Bacon
·
Caldron of Halloween Punch
·
Fruit Tray
·
Ghost Peeps
·
Eggnog
·
shrimp
·
Halloween Ice Cream
We are happy to have
any treats you would like to bring. J
Please let me know, on this form if you want
to run a game at our party, or if you prefer to bring a treat.
Friday, October 18, 2013
More on Colonies
This site links to many other sites. It is a fantastic resource.
http://www.kidinfo.com/american_history/colonization_colonial_life.html
http://www.kidinfo.com/american_history/colonization_colonial_life.html
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Pumpkin Eyes
Pumpkin eyes are being sold for 25 cents to place on our class pumpkin. Why eyes? The more eyes our pumpkin has, the better chance we have of winning a pizza party! It is a big competition between each class to get the most eyes on their pumpkin. All proceeds go to the 8th grade trip to Washington, D.C. :) Lets see if we can win it!
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Diocesan Survey
Students and families are asked to fill out this survey A.S.A.P. Thank you :)
http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/section/response/begin?surveyConfigId=143822
http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/section/response/begin?surveyConfigId=143822
Science Brain Pop and Plants Review
This is a good review for plants...
http://www.brainpop.com/science/cellularlifeandgenetics/plantgrowth/
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Photosynthesis Quiz
You can also review photosynthesis on Brain POP.
http://www.neok12.com/quiz/PLANTS06
http://www.brainpop.com/science/cellularlifeandgenetics/plantgrowth/
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Photosynthesis Quiz
You can also review photosynthesis on Brain POP.
http://www.neok12.com/quiz/PLANTS06
Friday, October 11, 2013
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Monday, October 7, 2013
Spelling List Test 10-11
- unison
- synergy
- diligent
- persistent
- privileged
- Burgess
- plantation
- proprietor
- vegetative
- spores
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
13 Colonies
We are learning about the 13 colonies. Mr. Nussbaum's site has great kid geared information about the 13 colonies.
http://mrnussbaum.com/13-colonies/
This site, called Social Studies for kids is also helpful.
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/13colonies1.htm
This site has the colonies in a time line order.
http://www.timepage.org/spl/13colony.html
http://mrnussbaum.com/13-colonies/
This site, called Social Studies for kids is also helpful.
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/13colonies1.htm
This site has the colonies in a time line order.
http://www.timepage.org/spl/13colony.html
Interactive Field Trip to "Plimouth"
http://www.plimoth.org//learn/thanksgiving-interactive-you-are-historian
Click on the link above to find out more.
Click on the link above to find out more.
Blessing of The Pets
Blessing of the pets has been moved to tomorrow. Please remember that live pets may not come to class. :) Stuffed pets may come to class, or pictures of pets to be blessed by Father Dean. All living pets and parents will meet us in the lot at 2:00.
Students may be dismissed with parents after the blessing, but, unfortunately not from the lot. All students must go back into the school to be accounted for, prior to being signed out in the office by a parent. We are super safety, I know, but for good 400 good reasons. :) It gets a little hectic, and we want to ensure everyone's safety.
Again, do not forget that you can bring a stuffed animal, or picture of your pet, if your pet is unable to make it. :)
Students may be dismissed with parents after the blessing, but, unfortunately not from the lot. All students must go back into the school to be accounted for, prior to being signed out in the office by a parent. We are super safety, I know, but for good 400 good reasons. :) It gets a little hectic, and we want to ensure everyone's safety.
Again, do not forget that you can bring a stuffed animal, or picture of your pet, if your pet is unable to make it. :)
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Common Core Standards for Teacher
http://wveis.k12.wv.us/Teach21/public/ng_cso/NG_CSO.cfm?tsele1=3&tsele2=53
I just wanted to make the core standards easy to access. This works out for you too, because you can view what I will be teaching throughout this school year. Science is still in the works.
I just wanted to make the core standards easy to access. This works out for you too, because you can view what I will be teaching throughout this school year. Science is still in the works.
Monday, September 30, 2013
Colony Life
There are several places on this site that are useful and fun. It is a great way to view life in early colonies.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/colonialhouse/history/index.html
This site may actually be better.
http://www.history.org/almanack/life/classes.cfm
5 minute video on kid life...
http://www.history.org/media/videoplayer/index.cfm?cat=kids&file=KidsTelltheStory
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/colonialhouse/history/index.html
This site may actually be better.
http://www.history.org/almanack/life/classes.cfm
5 minute video on kid life...
http://www.history.org/media/videoplayer/index.cfm?cat=kids&file=KidsTelltheStory
Spelling TEST Friday 10-4
Students will turn in vocabulary on Friday. We will have time to define in class tomorrow.
- proposition
- summon
- statement
- glucose
- oxygen
- slavery
- colonists
- shimmering
- humane
- assemblies
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Grammar Practice Games
Here are two of my favorite site to practice grammar. Please make sure you are spending some time at least a few times a week practicing. The best part is they are games, so you get to have fun while you learn!
http://funenglishgames.com/topics/grammar.html
http://www.hoodamath.com/games/word.html
http://funenglishgames.com/topics/grammar.html
http://www.hoodamath.com/games/word.html
Monday, September 23, 2013
Field Trip
Parents,
Permission slips have been sent home to go to the water expo at Marshall this Friday. There is no charge. Please make sure your child's permission slip is signed so they can attend this excellent learning experience.
Friday is also a half day. Dismissal will begin at 11:45.
Permission slips have been sent home to go to the water expo at Marshall this Friday. There is no charge. Please make sure your child's permission slip is signed so they can attend this excellent learning experience.
Friday is also a half day. Dismissal will begin at 11:45.
New Spelling Words TEST Thurs. 9-27
- caravan
- modulated
- preserve
- species
- settlement
- encounter ( I goofed on this one on your handout by forgetting the r.)
- vascular
- photosynthesis
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
BrainPOP
Don't forget about Brain POP!
user name: sjwv
password: irish
Choose anything you are interested in. School topics include...
user name: sjwv
password: irish
Choose anything you are interested in. School topics include...
- Spanish Conquistadors
- Colombian Exchange
- Columbus
- Explorers
- paraphrasing
- main idea
- Drama
- cells
- domains
- classification
- kingdoms
My Student's Progress
Dear Students and Parents,
From this day on homework will only be on mystudentsprogress.com. This will hopefully remove any confusion on where to find homework. I will still post weekly spelling lists, and all our fun interactive sites, as well as class assignments. No more homework assignments will be here on my blog. Please check mystudentsprogress.com from now on. I am sorry for any confusion this has caused.
Thank you,
Mrs. Casto
From this day on homework will only be on mystudentsprogress.com. This will hopefully remove any confusion on where to find homework. I will still post weekly spelling lists, and all our fun interactive sites, as well as class assignments. No more homework assignments will be here on my blog. Please check mystudentsprogress.com from now on. I am sorry for any confusion this has caused.
Thank you,
Mrs. Casto
Monday, September 16, 2013
Homework 9-16
Reading: Fifth grade will be our audience tomorrow. Be sure you are ready.You will only be able to use your notes, no scripts.
Math:
Casto Handout Arrays
Wagner T.T.M Lesson and study math facts
Sci. Study Guide Test Wed
Rel. Workbook p. 11
Vocab/Spelling New Words
Get started defining with parts of speech tonight.
Math:
Casto Handout Arrays
Wagner T.T.M Lesson and study math facts
Sci. Study Guide Test Wed
Rel. Workbook p. 11
Vocab/Spelling New Words
Get started defining with parts of speech tonight.
- pupils
- portal
- azure
- delicacy
- overpower
- grant
- treaty
- theater
- vain
- eukaryotes
Friday, September 13, 2013
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Carnival and Shrek
Two stupendous things are happening tomorrow, Shrek and Carnival on the Block!
Optional things to do...
Turn in your yellow sheet with money for tickets and wrist bands.
Bring a cake for the cake walk.
Bring cash to the carnival for games, food, baskets, and a whole new vendor's area in the Parish Hall.
See Mrs. Casto in the dunking booth!
Have a Stupendous TIME!!
Optional things to do...
Turn in your yellow sheet with money for tickets and wrist bands.
Bring a cake for the cake walk.
Bring cash to the carnival for games, food, baskets, and a whole new vendor's area in the Parish Hall.
See Mrs. Casto in the dunking booth!
Have a Stupendous TIME!!
Homework 9-12
On this stormy day, I am just really glad I can update. :) If you are unable to get online to do ThinkThroughMath.com to do your lesson, just send a note to school.
We have a test in Spelling.
Reading:
You need to practice your parts in the play. Also, by Monday you need to write down your parts in order.
It may be a good idea to write the name of the person or "camper" who has the part just before you. That is up to you.
Math: One thinkthroughmath lesson
Wagner 10 fact families
Science: Finish Review 8 Handout
We have a test in Spelling.
Reading:
You need to practice your parts in the play. Also, by Monday you need to write down your parts in order.
It may be a good idea to write the name of the person or "camper" who has the part just before you. That is up to you.
Math: One thinkthroughmath lesson
Wagner 10 fact families
Science: Finish Review 8 Handout
Homework 9-11-13
Spelling Test Friday
Reading: Some students need to do their constellations. Continue to practice your parts. By Monday you will need to write your parts in order.
Math: Casto Thinkthroughmath lesson and 10 fact families
Wagner handout
F.Y.I We will shoot for a Science Test on Tuesday of next week.
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