Welcome to Room 9

Welcome to fourth and fifth grades in Room 9!

Parents, please complete the following two Google documents as soon as possible:

Week of September 15th

Picture Day is this Wednesday
Friday we will be having a mobile farmer's market
Fourth graders are reading a non-fiction text about the heart called The Circulatory Story and finding examples of figurative language such as similes and metaphors. In math, they are working on multi-digit subtraction, and in science, we are continuing to look at ways energy is transferred in the world.
Fifth graders are writing well organized paragraphs about aspects of Nez Perce culture and how they are supported by that community's homeland. In math, they are working on beginning concepts of multiplying and dividing with decimals. In science, we are continuing our study of patterns in space, moving from daily patterns last week to annual patterns this week.

Week of September 8th

Both grades are doing MAP testing this week in language arts and math.
On Friday, we will attend a school Townhall meeting to learn about Running Club which will start next Monday, September 15th.
Picture Day is coming up next Wednesday, September 17th.
Fourth graders are taking a mid-module math test on place value on Wednesday. In science, they are continuing to learn about electrical systems including how source converters take different kinds of energy and convert them to electrical energy. They also had their first Second Step lesson on making a group plan that is specific, doable, and challenging.
Fifth graders are adding and subtracting with decimals in math. In science, they are learning about daily and annual patterns in the night sky. They will have their first Second Step lesson this Friday about setting individual goals.

Week of September 1

Back to School Night is this Thursday, September 4th. Thursday is a minimum day with dismissal at 1:30 p.m. I'm looking forward to a chance to share more about Room 9 with our parents. I will present the same information at both sessions which begin at 5:30 and 6:15.
Fourth graders are working on writing an informational paragraph about how the word heart can be used figuratively. They are also working on rounding with larger place values this week. In science, they are building their understanding of electrical systems.
Fifth graders are building knowledge about Nimiipuu (Nez Perce) culture to better understand the cultural conflicts with settlers during the 1870s. Fifth graders are also practicing rounding with decimals in math, and preparing for their first mid-module test this Friday. In science, they are learning about the distance of stars and the effect of light pollution on our ability to see them.

Week of August 25

Welcome to the second week of school! I hope everyone had a good first week. Parents, please fill out the links above.
Fourth graders will continue to practice figurative and literal language through our English Language Arts unit "A Great Heart." We have also started our math unit on place value through the millions place. We will be starting our science unit on energy conversion this week as well.
Fourth graders will have their first vocal music class this coming Friday.
Fifth graders will continue to develop knowledge about culture, as well as westward expansion during the 1870s for our first English Language Arts unit, "Cultures in Conflict." In math, we have started our unit on place value to the thousandths place. We will be starting our science unit on astronomy this week.
Fifth graders will have an assembly to introduce them to our band program on Tuesday, and then their first band lesson on Friday. Students should not bring any instruments this week.
All of Room 9 will begin P.E. this Monday from 1:30-2:20. Students should wear appropriate attire and shoes for running, wear sunscreen, and bring a water bottle.