Sample FSA Questions & More

Please take a moment to review some example FSA sample questions by clicking here.

We are currently studying multiplication and and then eventually moving into division. Click here for additional math support.

As well, the 29th annual Public Speaking Contest is rapidly approaching! For those who have not yet registered but would like to, please click here.

FSA

Below are dates for the upcoming FSA tests. Please make every effort to arrive to on time that day.

Tuesday, January 31st - Short Write
Thursday, February 2nd - Reading Comprehension Online (multiple choice)
Monday, February 6th - Reading Comprehension Short Answer
Wednesday, February 8th - Long Write
Thursday, February 16th - Math Online (multiple choice)

Cool Science

We have been learning about animals and habitats, adaptations and how personal choices affect food chains. To reinforce these concepts, the grade 4 students had guest speaker, Alyssa Kirin from UBC's "Let's Talk Science" program in our class discussing all things cool about science. Alyssa worked with our class and offered a hands-on activity around the salmon as a keystone species, and the importance of its healthy food chain.

Math: Number Patterns

Student will have a math quiz next Tuesday, November 22, 2016.

Students should know the following:
-Use a hundred chart to represent a growing pattern (County by 2's, 3's, 5's, etc.)
-Identify the rule for a pattern
-Repeating pattern, growing pattern, and shrinking pattern and extend numbers within the pattern
-Use patterns to solve word problems
-Patterns involving addition and subtraction

Student will be given a math review package to help them study for the upcoming test.

Brief Update

Language Arts

I Didn't Do My Homework Because...

By: David Cali

Students worked on a really exciting writing assignment where they had to come up with creative excuses on why they didn't complete their homework. No more old lines like - "The dog ate my homework." This book is filled with crazy answers for non-homework doing. Like:

I didn't do my homework because:

lizards invaded my home...

my family discovered oil in our backyard...

my dog got eaten by another dog...

and much, much more!

Math

We have started our 'Number Patterns' mathematical unit. Within the course of this unit, students will learn:

-use charts to display patterns

-identify the rule for a number pattern

-extend number patterns

-create number patterns

-use patterns to solve problems

-investigate equations

Upcoming dates:

-November 2 picture retake day

-November 15 Remembrance Day assembly

-November 18 early dismissal starts

-November 23 & 24 parent teacher conferences 

-November 25 no sessions

Cool Science & More

Over the weekend, students can work on the following:

1) "What Is In Your Local Habitat?" I encourage students to take a few moments and explore their local habitat. Students have been given a graphic organizer (sheet) to draw and label 3 different plants and animals they observe.

As well, check out this cool science link to help reinforce concepts taught in class click here.

2) Study for the upcoming math test happening Thursday, October 13, 2016. Students have been given math review booklets to help prepare them for their math test on whole numbers (adding, subtracting, estimating, rounding, and word problems).  Students do not have to do every question in the booklet.

Other items:

-Student pictures went home today. Retake day is Wednesday, November 2, 2016.

-Winter uniform starts Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Math Test

We will be having our first math test on October 13th. The test will cover the topics that we've been reviewing these past few weeks (addition, subtraction, expanded form, standard form, rounding, estimating). On Wednesday, October 5th I am sending home a math review booklet for the students to use for practice. . 

For those who prefer computer based practice, please click here. 

- Chapter 2: lessons 2, 3, 7
- Chapter 4: lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7