tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-121968760459724722024-03-19T14:44:59.983-07:004C Classroom Blogconforti4chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17991750405580635627noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12196876045972472.post-33166022762007199402020-04-29T15:21:00.000-07:002020-04-30T13:18:10.916-07:00Zoom Security and Grading Rubric<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Hello 4C families!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I will post some of this information on google classroom but I wanted to send out this blog to go more in depth to parents.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: large;">We will continue meeting twice a week for the remainder of the quarter. Our Monday meeting is focused community building, and our Thursday meeting is for math tutoring. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: large;">I would like to let you know the security measures I have put in place to prevent unwanted visitors in our meetings. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: large;">First, the Zoom links are not posted anywhere public, like this blog. The links will only be posted in our Google Classroom stream or sent out by email. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , serif;">Second, each meeting is password protected. Even if someone was able to hack into the meeting ID, they could not gain access without the password. It's worth noting that if you click on the direct link I send out, you will not need to enter the password. I have also enabled the waiting room so that I have to approve each meeting participant. Going forward, please be sure that your child's participant name is their first and last name. You can rename by opening the participant panel and right-clicking on your name. I will not admit any users with unfamiliar names, or names like i-Pad. Thank you for helping to keep our meetings safe! </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , serif;">I have also disabled screen-share, chat, and recording for our meetings. To protect everyone's privacy, please do not allow your child to record any of the meetings using another device.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: large;">By now, everyone should have seen the 4-point grading rubric sent out by Mr. Gillingham. We will be using these guidelines to assess student work. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: large;">There seems to be a lot of questions and confusion about the pass/fail grading for this quarter. I'd like to try to clarify this if I can.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: large;">Your child will not earn a grade for this quarter, I will simply assign the a "pass" or a "fail" at the end of the quarter. It IS possible for your child to fail the 4th quarter, if they score lower than 50% overall. However, this does not mean that they will fail the grade. No student will be eligible for retention based on their quarter 4 grades. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: large;">I</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: large;">t is important that your child complete the work with their best efforts to make sure they are prepared for 5th grade. If your child has not completed much work since spring break, when we return to school in the fall, they will struggle in 5th grade. The work we are giving is to prepare your child, the best we can under these conditions, so that they will excel next year. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: large;">You can see your child's grades in you go into to Classwork - View Your Work. </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: large;">You can filter by Assigned, Returned With Grade, Missing.</span></div>
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conforti4chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17991750405580635627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12196876045972472.post-18604070822499002732020-04-26T15:11:00.002-07:002020-04-26T15:11:32.889-07:00Moving to Google Classroom<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The fourth grade team has decided to end weekly updates on the blog and will instead communicate important information through Google Classroom. Currently, all 4C students have accessed Google Classroom, so families should be able to keep up with important information there. I may use the blog from time to time so please do not unsubscribe, but it will not be for weekly updates.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Much of the work that has been submitted from weeks 1-4 has been graded and returned. You will be able to see this in google classroom and I sent out a blog post last week on how to view that.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We are still seeing a few students not mark an assignment as done and Mrs. Chilson and I have been commenting on those assignments and asking for students to go in and click "marked as done". In our last class zoom meeting I went over how to do this with students as well. If you are still having trouble with this please reach out. We have no ability to move assignments or to mark them as done for students. It is an important step so it does not continue to come up as missing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Also, if you complete the assignment through google forms it is saved in google forms but not marked as done in google classroom. Once it is marked as done we are able to grade and return. If a student completes the assignment in google forms and marks as done there is nothing else to do, no other work needs to be uploaded. The same questions are on both the .pdf or google doc as are on the google form, we just give them to you in both formats so you can choose how to complete.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hello 4C Families!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sorry for the additional blog post but I think this may be helpful.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the first week of google classroom we saw that many students had forgotten to "mark as done" so Mrs. Chilson and I assigned a grade and returned. That process has seemed to cause confusion and we will not be grading work unless it is marked as done (and submitted in google forms) or unless there is an actual attachment attached. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This will not apply to an item that is a question (did you complete xtramath) or is an assignment in history or literature that is reading only and not a graded assignment. You will be able to see if an item is an assignment that is graded if it has a 5 part bar below it and a /4 notation. Once the assignment has been graded you will see a score out of 4 (4/4 or 3/4) in that space. An assignment will be marked 0/4 if there is no attachment for spalding or there is no google form submitted and/or attachment for other subjects.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am going to include some photos below that Mr. Naak prepared that go over how to view student work in google classroom. I hope this helps. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Students may still submit late work in google classroom and it should let us know that it has been submitted.If you see it on the list after several days, please let me and Mrs. Chilson know and we will look for it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Also, please let us know if you are having issues with uploading documents. As you can see from this process, a document really must be uploaded to the proper assignment location for this process to work properly. Just to reiterate, we are unable to move items or mark them as done for your students.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today in our zoom meeting I will be going over the "mark as done" process for your students. Thank you for your patience and perseverance as we navigate this new process. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Please reach out to me and Mrs. Chilson if you have further questions. </span><br />
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<br />conforti4chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17991750405580635627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12196876045972472.post-62556794198025624372020-04-19T18:38:00.001-07:002020-04-19T18:38:25.446-07:00Quarter 4 Week 5 April 20 - 24<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Another week of remote learning is done and I'm hoping that you are all getting the hang of it and feeling more comfortable with google classroom.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">There are a few things that I wanted to mention to you about google classroom.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Google Classroom may not work correctly if you are using a computer that is signed in to multiple google accounts. You may see a google form not load correctly because google is getting "confused" with multiple accounts. It is best to log out of all accounts and only be logged on to your student google classroom account.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Please make sure to look for the "mark as done" button when completing an assignment through google forms. This is an important step. You will find the "mark as done" button when you have clicked on "view assignment" Above the "mark as done" box there is also a place for you to click "attach" Please note that you <u>must</u> submit an attachment for all spalding assignments. This is a Great Hearts requirement. We have done our best to reduce the need to upload in other subjects. Other than spalding, all other assignments can be completed online through google forms and there is no need to upload.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">As teachers in google classroom we have no ability to move student work or mark something as done if there is nothing attached or nothing submitted in google forms. The only option we have is to select "return to the student" and it will then come up as missing or not done by the student.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">I know that uploading documents is time consuming and not an enjoyable task. I appreciate your efforts to submit assignments to the proper location so that they can be graded and given proper feedback and credit. Mrs. Chilson and I will do our best to try and remember if we have been told that an assignment is in an alternate location but we cannot always guarantee that that will be the case and you will run the risk of not getting credit for the assignment.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Thank you again for all of your support. Mrs. Chilson and I truly miss seeing our class everyday. We are trying to comment and give careful attention to all of the work that is being submitted and hope they are feeling that we are appreciating their efforts.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">These students advanced these operations in XtraMath. Great job!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Will</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">I have seen some discrepancy in the XtraMath reporting. Several students are showing up as not logging on when they are. Please use the XtraMath parent flyer that was sent with your student. If you need a parent flyer please let me know and I will email one to you. If you use a different login or a different account it will not be linked to the Arete account.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Math</b>- </span>Students will learn how to read and use a coordinate grid. In addition, they will learn about changes in quantities. Students should complete XtraMath each day at <a href="https://xtramath.org/">https://xtramath.org/.</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>History</b>- Students will complete the unit on the U.S. Constitution. Students will then begin their study of America’s early presidents. Students will learn about George Washington this week. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Note</b>: Tuesday’s history lesson is fairly long. Students should count any history reading toward their independent reading time. There is an optional activity on Friday. Students may fill in the missing words to the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Literature</b>- Students will read independently or read along with audio of the assigned chapter of that day (<a href="https://librivox.org/the-wonderful-wizard-of-oz-solo-version-2-by-l-frank-baum/">https://librivox.org/the-wonderful-wizard-of-oz-solo-version-2-by-l-frank-baum/</a>). On Wednesday & Friday students will write a detailed summary of the chapter from the previous day (or </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">days) noting important characters and events. Students should write a 5-7 sentence summary.</span><br />
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<br />conforti4chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17991750405580635627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12196876045972472.post-69119084285605108072020-04-14T06:40:00.001-07:002020-04-14T06:40:25.023-07:00Quarter 4, April 14-17, Remote Learning Week 4<br />
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I hope you enjoyed the R& R Weekend! All assignments and lessons for this week have been uploaded to Google Classroom. They are organized by day and there is an overview as there was last week. You are welcome to do them as they are laid out or you may work at your own pace. All assignments from this week are due on Monday, April 20th.<br />
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Math: Students will learn how to apply dividing with decimals to word problems. They will also spend time reviewing prior content.<br />
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Science: Students will continue their study of the circulatory system.<br />
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Grammar: Students will be introduced to new grammar content: relative pronouns and adverbs, correlative conjunctions, quotes, and irregular verbs.<br />
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Spalding: Students will learn three new words each day and practice ten phonograms.<br />
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Literature: Students will read and summarize two chapters this week from <i>The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.</i><br />
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History: there is no history this week.</div>
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Please note: the paper packets from week one and week two are due. Please upload them to Google Classroom if you have not done so. If you are having difficulty please reach out to me or Mrs. Chilson.</div>
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We are pleased to say that all of 4C students have signed on to Google Classroom! We are still seeing several that are not completing any work. If you are having difficulty using Google Classroom please reach out. </div>
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conforti4chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17991750405580635627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12196876045972472.post-3082630287619487722020-04-05T08:49:00.000-07:002020-04-05T08:49:27.608-07:00Quarter 4, April 6 - April 9, Remote Learning Week 3<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Hello 4C Families,</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You all should have received an email from Mr. Gillingham with your invitation to join google classroom. We are expecting a learning curve for families and for teachers so content for this week has been paired down to allow for that.We will be using google classroom for the remainder of the year and I am looking forward to this new platform and all we can do with it. It won't be as good as being with you all in person in the classroom but it feels more connected to me than the paper packets we've had for the last two weeks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am including some info on google classroom before I discuss lessons for the week.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you have questions about student login problems, you can go through the Help Desk: <a href="https://theveeya.com/GreatHeartsFamilyHelp/">https://theveeya.com/GreatHeartsFamilyHelp/</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you have question is about how to navigate Google Classroom, get assignments, and turn
in assignments, you can go to “Google Classroom Family
Walkthrough" on the Remote Learning 2.0 Resource Page: <a href="https://www.greatheartsamerica.org/azresources/"><span style="color: blue;">https://www.greatheartsamerica.org/azresources/</span></a> </span><br />
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Google Classroom Family Walkthrough, which also has videos, is really good. </i></b> Here is a direct link to the Google Family Classroom Walkthrough: <a href="https://www.greatheartsamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Google-Classroom-Family-Walk-Through-RL-2.0-AFR-4.1.2020.pdf"><span style="color: blue;">https://www.greatheartsamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Google-Classroom-Family-Walk-Through-RL-2.0-AFR-4.1.2020.pdf</span></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Please continue to work on XtraMath. If anyone needs login information please reach out and I will forward you the parent flyer. Many of you have been working hard since we have been away from school -- <i><b>Great Job</b></i>! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br />The students below have completed the following operations in XtraMath:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /><b><u>Addition:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Bruin<br />Emily<br />Brady<br />Keira<br /><b><u>Subtraction:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Zach</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Any student that completes all four operations will be acknowledged on Arete's Facebook morning announcements and will get a prize from Mr. Gillingham when we are back at school!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: large;">We hope to see you all on the class zoom call on Monday! Thank you for persevering this week!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: large;"><a href="mailto:rlavell@archwayarete.org">rlavell@archwayarete.org</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="mailto:vchilson@archwayarete.org">vchilson@archwayarete.org</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There is no school on April 10th or April 13th. This will be an R&R weekend. There will be no zoom meeting on April 13.</span></div>
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conforti4chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17991750405580635627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12196876045972472.post-52409679611925566762020-04-01T12:23:00.004-07:002020-04-01T13:03:06.211-07:004C Zoom Meetings<br />
Your student is invited to attend a weekly zoom math tutoring meeting. This is completely optional and not required. You student is always welcome to call or email with questions and they do not have to wait for the zoom meeting if they have questions.<br />
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Below the math tutoring zoom information is the information on the Monday weekly class zoom meeting. That meeting is also optional.<br />
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<b>MATH TUTORING ZOOM - THURSDAYS</b><br />
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Time: Apr 2, 2020 01:30 PM Arizona<br />
Every week on Thu, until May 14, 2020, 7 occurrence(s)<br />
Apr 2, 2020 01:30 PM<br />
Apr 9, 2020 01:30 PM<br />
Apr 16, 2020 01:30 PM<br />
Apr 23, 2020 01:30 PM<br />
Apr 30, 2020 01:30 PM<br />
May 7, 2020 01:30 PM<br />
May 14, 2020 01:30 PM<br />
An email with this invite was sent to you<br />
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<b>CLASS MEETING ZOOM - MONDAYS</b><br />
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Rachel LaVell is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.<br />
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Topic: 4C Class Meeting<br />
Time: Apr 6, 2020 01:30 PM Arizona<br />
Every week on Mon, until May 11, 2020, 5 occurrence(s)<br />
Apr 6, 2020 01:30 PM <br />
Apr 20, 2020 01:30 PM<br />
Apr 27, 2020 01:30 PM<br />
May 4, 2020 01:30 PM<br />
May 11, 2020 01:30 PM<br />
An email with this invite was sent to you.<br />
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conforti4chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17991750405580635627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12196876045972472.post-79011354422818734692020-03-31T08:45:00.002-07:002020-03-31T08:45:35.485-07:00Changes to Math in Packet #2<br />
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Hello 4C Families,<br />
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After reviewing the math work for the rest of the week, the fourth grade team feels that we allotted more math problems than the time allotment allows for. Please inform the students of these changes.<br />
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Tuesday: Complete every other math problem on page 20. If time allows, you may complete more.<br />
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Wednesday: Complete one problem from each row on pages 31 & 32. If time allows, you may complete more.<br />
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Thursday: Complete one problem from each row on pages 47 & 48. If time allows, you may complete more.<br />
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Friday: Complete two problems from each row on page 59. If time allows, you may complete more.<br />
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Thank you for communicating this to your child.<br />
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Best,<br />
The Fourth Grade Team<br />
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<br />conforti4chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17991750405580635627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12196876045972472.post-51315211709307585782020-03-29T15:14:00.000-07:002020-05-04T16:01:10.380-07:00Quarter 4 March 30 - April 3<br />
Hello 4C families!<br />
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I hope you are all well. The distance learning from last week will continue this week and the packets will be very similar to the previous packet. You should have received an email with the electronic packet link. Paper packet pick up will be the same as last week and will begin tomorrow morning at 8:00am. I will be there from 8:00 to 9:00 if anyone plans to stop by I'd love to waive hello!<br />
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I will be posting the packet key later this week. If you have any questions please feel free to email or call. In Math this week we are adding a new concept, dividing decimals, and in science we are introducing the circulatory system. All other packet content is a continuation and should be familiar to your student.<br />
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Great Hearts has decided that zoom meeting are acceptable! These meetings will not contain curriculum content and are not mandatory. Our first zoom meeting for 4C will be tomorrow at 1:30pm. I am emailing a zoom invite and I will also include the info below. This meeting is optional and is for community connection. For this first meeting we will figure out how to zoom, say hello and share something that we have done to stay busy/active since we have been away from school. I am looking forward to seeing you all! Parents, feel free to attend the zoom meeting with your child. I apologize to those families that have students in multiple 4th grade classrooms, please feel free to join either meeting.<br />
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Zoom Meeting info is posted on Google Classroom under the days of the zoom meeting.<br />
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child participating in an electronic group forum with the teacher as host and
with other students. Other individuals may be in student homes, so please be
careful to set up your child in a quiet area and possibly to use headphones and
sit with their back to a wall. Hosting teachers may mute participants as
needed. No recordings of the session will be available to the public. Please do
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Parent Guide to Zoom – Guidance for Families<br />
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Participating in online video conferences can be an integral part of staying connected through this time of remote education. However, using this new platform requires developing new habits. Setting guidelines will ensure that everyone acts with integrity before, during, and after these sessions.<br />
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For Students: Using the Platform Responsibly<br />
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1. Limit distractions and protect your privacy and the privacy of your classmates.<br />
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c. Sit in front of a school-appropriate background where personal information (family pictures, for example) will not be visible<br />
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d. Sit with your back to a wall to limit the chance of other household members being in view of your screen<br />
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e. DO NOT record any part of the Zoom meeting with any device (video, audio, or picture)<br />
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f. DO NOT take screenshots of any part of the Zoom meeting<br />
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For Parents: Providing Guidance to Students<br />
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We take seriously the safety of our students and the protection of their privacy. Students should not have to worry about people other than their classmates watching them during class discussions, nor should they have to worry that their class interactions can be used against them. With this end in mind, we have taken precautions to limit opportunities for students to be unsupervised while using the Zoom platform or use it as a tool to harm others. For privacy reasons, students should not record any part of Zoom meetings on any device. If your student misses the meeting, please reach out to the teacher. We ask for your partnership in this endeavor. Wherever possible, please support your student in taking the measures outlined above.<br />
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Even with the protocols we have in place, it is still possible for students to create their own personal Zoom accounts with a personal email address. It is a violation of Zoom’s Terms of<br />
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Service for minors to have their own Zoom accounts; please help us maintain a safe online learning environment during this time by monitoring your students’ online activity and following the tips below:<br />
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· Avoid logging yourself in as a participant; space is reserved for students.<br />
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· If your child participates with a small group working on closely aligned goals, please keep the sessions private by limiting family members in the room.<br />
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· Do not disclose any personal information during the session. Should you need to discuss progress, or any area of concern, please reach out via email and we will call you back at a time when synchronous lessons are not in session.<br />
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· You may hear us refer to your child by their first initial of their first name in order to provide a further level of privacy during the session.<br />
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· DO NOT record any part of the Zoom session with any device (video, audio, or picture).<br />
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· DO NOT take screenshots of any part of the Zoom session.<br />
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I look forward to seeing you tomorrow!<br />
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-Mrs. LaVell<br />
<a href="mailto:rlavell@archwayarete.org">rlavell@archwayarete.org</a><br />
<br />conforti4chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17991750405580635627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12196876045972472.post-38903447424919946612020-03-24T20:46:00.001-07:002020-03-24T20:46:52.359-07:00Answer Key for Learning Packet #1<br />
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Hello 4C Families!<br />
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I hope you are all working through your packets and enjoying your time together.<br />
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The fourth grade team thought it would be helpful to post an answer key for the first packet. We
aren’t sure that we will provide keys going forward, but given the newness of
learning at home, we thought it would be helpful for families as a resource. We
ask that you do not give this answer key to your child, but that you use it as
a support in helping your child complete their work. If you wish to use it to
check your child’s work, you may, but that is not expected. You can find
the document here: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NiyPhmBmEiRD9mix_vVZwl3o3CuAFOey/view?usp=sharing">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NiyPhmBmEiRD9mix_vVZwl3o3CuAFOey/view?usp=sharing</a>.<br />
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Thank you,<br />
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-Mrs. LaVell<br />
rlavell@archwayarete.org<br />
<br />conforti4chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17991750405580635627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12196876045972472.post-15857716756320894332020-03-24T09:39:00.000-07:002020-03-24T09:39:05.254-07:00Distance Learning Packet Clarification<br />
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Hello all,<br /><br />
I noticed a confusing question on the math for today.<br />
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The problems that have a grid are long division problems and the grid is there to help keep things lined up.<br />
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I'm sorry if this was confusing and if you have any questions or problems please reach out. I also will also be posting the keys to the blog soon.<br />
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I did want to let you know that as of right now Great Hearts has asked us not to plan any Zoom activities so my wish to read literature is not possible at this time.<br />
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<br />conforti4chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17991750405580635627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12196876045972472.post-82085436456794885082020-03-22T17:38:00.000-07:002020-03-22T17:40:00.795-07:00Quarter 4 March 23-27<br />
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Hello 4C Families!<br />
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I hope you are all well and enjoying your time together. Our daughter is home from college in Minnesota and will be completing the rest of the term from home on-line and our son will be starting his 7th grade packet that the Prep has prepared their students. We are happy to all be home together. We have been taking walks, watching movies, playing cards and board games and doing a lot of baking (and eating!). Our bunnies, Eddie and Ollie are happily flopped in the back yard as I write this and I am including their picture below.<br />
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You will have received the e-mail from Mr. Gillingham with the distance learning packet info. If you need a paper copy of the packet that can be picked up at Archway Arete tomorrow. Information about pickup was also sent out in a previous email that contains instructions and times. If you do not have that information please reach out to me and I will make sure you get the information. Mrs. Chilson and I will be there at 8:00 am to help with packet distribution and look forward to saying hello.<br />
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The rest of this blog will be about the lessons in the packet. The days listed and the pace is a suggestion. You may have your child work through the packet as you wish. If you have any questions please let me know.<br />
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Typically literature is a lesson that is read to the students. They do not read the book independently. I would love to continue reading this book to the class. If you would be interested in having your child log log on to a zoom meeting where I would read the chapter I would love to do so. Please let me know if this would be of interest. Zoom can be downloaded on a phone, tablet or a computer.<br />
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The electronic packet and the paper packet are identical. If you are using the electronic packet you do not need to print the reading materials unless you would like to.<br />
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<b>History</b>: In history, students will be covering the first two chapters of the unit on the United States Constitution. The first chapter, “The Idea of Self Rule,” is followed by a page of fill in the blank and short answer questions. The second chapter, “New Constitutions for the States,” follows the same pattern. This week, students will only have history on Monday and Thursday. </div>
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<b>Writing</b>: For writing, students will take the information that they learned in history by reading the pages and answering the questions to formulate a response to two writing prompts. Monday’s writing prompt is “Jefferson’s third important idea about government was ‘If the people do not give their consent that the government can have this or that power, then the government does not have it.’ What does this mean? Do you agree or disagree? What powers should the government have, and how does this relate to the idea of ‘Limited Government’? Please answer in at least 5-7 sentences.” Thursday’s writing prompt is “What does the word ‘democracy’ mean? Did the individual states create a true democracy as a model for their state constitutions? Why or why not? Please answer in at least 5-7 sentences with examples from the text.” Students should take the information from the readings and develop their own answers to these questions. This week, students will only have writing on Monday and Thursday.<br />
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<b>Spalding</b>: In Spalding this week, students will learn two new words a day Monday through Thursday. They will write the word three times with syllable breaks. For example, for the word chorus, they will write “cho rus” three times. They will then write a sentence using that word. The sentence should demonstrate an understanding of the word’s meaning. A poor sentence would be, “The word chorus starts with a c.” A good sentence would be, “The school chorus sang during our spring concert.” After learning the two new words, there are phonograms for that day. It is recommended that a parent help with these. On Friday, the assignment is to write a new sentence that demonstrates an understanding of the words’ meanings for all of the words.<br />
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<b>Literature</b>: Students will read the first two chapters of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz this week. Both chapters are in the packet, but students may use their own copies of the book if you have it. On Monday, students will read and annotate the first chapter, “The Cyclone.” We recommend that the child annotate the chapters as they read because they will be expected to write a summary on the following day. Thus, on Tuesday, the students will write a summary of chapter one. On Wednesday, students will read and annotate chapter two, “The Council with the Munchkins.” On Thursday, students will write a summary of chapter two. On Friday, the students will read a story called, “The Blind Men and the Elephant.” Following their reading of the story, they will answer three review questions in complete sentences.<br />
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<b>Reading Comprehension</b>: Each day, the lessons end with a reading comprehension worksheet. These are worksheets that your child has been doing throughout the year. We had been doing this reading sprint in 4 minutes when in class but there is no need to time these sprints at home.<br />
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<b>Science</b>: The science lesson for the week will take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. The students will be reading articles on content that we have already covered, so these lessons will be both review and extensions of the content they have already been assessed on. Following each article are some multiple-choice questions. The Tuesday lesson also includes some short answer questions, which should be answered in complete sentences and vocabulary review. At the end of each science lesson is a matching exercise on past content to help students retain the lessons they studied earlier this year.<br />
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<b>Grammar</b>: The grammar lessons will take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. The grammar lessons for this week are paragraph edits that require students to read an error-filled paragraph to find and correct the mistakes.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">Additional Resources:</span></b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 18.0pt;">Great
Hearts Coronavirus Page: <a href="https://www.greatheartsamerica.org/coronavirus/">https://www.greatheartsamerica.org/coronavirus/</a><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Academy: <a href="http://khanacademy.org/">khanacademy.org</a> <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Math: <a href="https://xtramath.org/#/home/index">https://xtramath.org/#/home/index</a><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Quest: <a href="https://online3.typingmaster.com/login?id=pp8gsu2q7">https://online3.typingmaster.com/login?id=pp8gsu2q7</a> <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 18.0pt;">LibriVox: <a href="https://librivox.org/">https://librivox.org</a></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 18pt;">Madame Gebarra's blog: </span> <a href="http://gebaraaretefrench.blogspot.com/">http://gebaraaretefrench.blogspot.com/</a></li>
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If any student passes all four operations in Xtra Math please let me know! I can create a "2.0" account that has more multiples in a shorter time frame for them.</div>
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I am missing all of you and am thinking about you all.</div>
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Mrs. Chilson look forward to speaking with you this week! I will be calling half of the class and Mrs. Chilson will be calling the other half of the class. Then, if closings run longer, we will alternate back and forth our half of the class so both of us will connect with all families. Our goal is just to touch base, let you know we are here to help, and possibly to have a conversation with your child if they are interested. We are also always here to help and you may call any time during regular school hours 8-3. If we are not available, please leave a message and we will call back as soon as possible. In addition, you can text both of our phone numbers.</div>
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conforti4chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17991750405580635627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12196876045972472.post-54000173719664545522020-02-28T15:27:00.000-08:002020-02-28T15:27:02.100-08:00Quarter 3 Week 9 March 2 - 6Hello 4C Families!<br />
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This is our last week of the quarter and we have all worked very hard, I hope you will all have a relaxing Spring Break! We have a busy week and I am looking forward to our class celebration on Friday. We will be watching Prince Caspian in class and enjoying some Prince Caspian themed food. Thank you to all who are working to make that celebration possible!<br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">one time each in syllables. Any words that are misspelled should be written again for additional </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Science:</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> We will be doing AIMS review for the remainder of the quarter.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Literature:</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> We will continue reading </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Carry On, Mr. Bowditch </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">this week</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Please send your copy of </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">this book to school with your student in advance. For nightly homework, students will read a book </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">of their choosing for 20 minutes every night, unless otherwise specified. Students will keep their </span><br />
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<b><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">All reading logs are due </span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4th</span></b><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 700; white-space: pre;">.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">a special secret prize from Mr. Gillingham! Please encourage your students to work on this at home </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">whenever you have spare time. Each practice session of XtraMath only takes about 5 minutes to </span><br />
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<span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "georgia"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">VChilson<a href="mailto:RLavell@ArchwayArete.org" style="text-decoration-line: none;">@ArchwayArete.org</a></span></div>
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conforti4chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17991750405580635627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12196876045972472.post-14354689646227205302020-02-21T13:04:00.001-08:002020-02-21T13:04:24.171-08:00Quarter 3 Week 8 February 24 - 28<b>Hello 4C Families!</b><br />
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<b>We had a great week and I am so thankful to Mrs. Chilson for her support and for making 4C her new home. I am also happy to announce that Nathaniel Conforti has arrived! Both baby and momma are doing well. Your students were able to see a picture of Mrs. Conforti's adorable baby and we spent some time making a book of advice for her. </b><br />
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<b><u>Lessons This Week:</u></b><br />
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<b><u>This week on Wednesday and Thursday morning we will have Galileo testing. Wednesday will be math and Thursday will be ELA. The only preparation is that your students are well rested and have had a good breakfast.</u></b><br />
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<u>Spalding</u>: This week, students will study their next 20 words. For nightly Spalding homework, students should have the words dictated to them by someone at home and should write them one time each in syllables. Any words that are misspelled should be written again for additional practice. We will take our 29-word Spalding test on Friday.<br />
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<u>Writing/Grammar</u>: Students will continue their writing practice this week. They have done a great job with our writing practice days and I can see that they are improving on their writing stamina. You should be very proud of the work they are doing and the focus that they have for these long assignments.<br />
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<u>Math</u>: This week, students will take a cumulative review test on units 1-6 and continue their study of decimals. They will learn about adding and subtracting decimals.<br />
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<u>History</u>: Students will continue learning about the American Revolution.<br />
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<u>Science</u>: Students will continue their study of geology this week. We will take our Unit 7 test and we will spend the remainder of the quarter doing review for AIMS.<br />
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<u>Literature</u>: We will continue reading <i>Carry On, Mr. Bowditch</i> this week. Please send your copy of this book to school with your student in advance. For nightly homework, students will read a book of their choosing for 20 minutes every night, unless otherwise specified. Students will keep their quarterly reading log in their yellow take-home folder. <b>All reading logs are due at the end of the quarter.</b><br />
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<u>Greek and Latin Roots</u>: On Wednesday, students will be learning their next four roots on roots #72-75. The review quiz will be over last week’s roots #69-71. The multiple choice test on 1-75 will be next week<br />
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<u>Poetry</u>: Students will learn their next poem for recitation, “Paul Revere’s Ride” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. <b>Recitations for this poem will take place on Monday, March 2.</b><br />
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<b>ALL MAKEUP AND LATE WORK IS DUE ON TUESDAY, MARCH 3</b><br />
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<b><u>Important Dates: </u></b><i>*assessment dates are subject to be pushed back if necessary</i><br />
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<ul>
<li>Monday:</li>
<ul>
<li>History Test Chapters 1-14</li>
<li>Math Test Cumulative 1-6</li>
</ul>
<li>Tuesday:</li>
<ul>
<li>Science Test Unit 7</li>
</ul>
<li>Wednesday:</li>
<ul>
<li>Math Quiz: Week 8 Review </li>
<li>Roots Quiz: #69-71</li>
</ul>
<li>Friday:</li>
<ul>
<li>Spalding Test: 20 words</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b><span style="font-size: large;">All late and make-up work is due on Tuesday, March 3rd</span></b><br />
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<b><u>Class Information:</u></b><br />
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<u>Xtra Math</u>:<br />
Any student who passes multiplication, addition, subtraction, and division on XtraMath will earn a special secret prize from Mr. Gillingham! Please encourage your students to work on this at home whenever you have spare time. Each practice session of XtraMath only takes about 5 minutes to complete.<br />
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--Mrs. LaVell<br />
<a href="mailto:RLavell@ArchwayArete.org">RLavell@ArchwayArete.org</a><br />
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--Mrs. Chilson<br />
<a href="mailto:VChilson@archwayarete.org">VChilson@archwayarete.org</a>conforti4chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17991750405580635627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12196876045972472.post-62763227450805787942020-02-18T10:59:00.001-08:002020-02-18T10:59:19.970-08:00Quarter Three Week 7 February 17-21<br />
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<span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">I hope you are
enjoyed the long R&R weekend. We had a wonderful Great Hearts Celebration
and I am very thankful for the kindness and love that you poured out on
Mrs. Conforti I know she was very touched and thankful to all of you.
Mrs. Chilson and I plan to continue with the strong foundation that Mrs
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<span style="background: white; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Literature: Students will continue
reading about the life of Nathaniel Bowditch. For nightly homework. For nightly homework, students will read a book of their choice for 20 minutes every night unless otherwise specified. </span></span></span><b style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">All reading logs are due at the end of the quarter.</span></b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><br style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;" />
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study rounding decimals and be tested on Friday.</span></span><br style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;" />
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toward memorizing "Paul Revere's Ride." Recitations will take place
on March 2nd. </span></span><br style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;" />
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assessed on roots 66-68 this week and learn the next three roots. </span></span><br style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;" />
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geology. </span></span><br style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;" />
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<span style="background: white; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Spalding: I am happy to announce that
Mrs. Chilson will be taking over our daily Spalding lesson. Mrs. Chilson has
been trained to be a coach by Great Heart’s Spalding director, Mrs. Clouse and I am excited that 4C gets to benefit from her expertise. Students will
learn new words this week and be assessed on Friday.</span></span><br style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;" />
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e-mails to both me and Mrs. Chilson & please note that Mrs. Conforti will
not be reading or responding to e-mail while she is on maternity leave. </span></span></div>
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<br />conforti4chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17991750405580635627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12196876045972472.post-77468925381419409042020-02-10T11:25:00.002-08:002020-02-10T12:46:07.084-08:00Quarter 3 Week 6: February 10-14Families of 4C,<br />
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Please read through the blog until the end, and thank you for allowing me to use this week's blog as an opportunity to bear my soul and give kuddos to the 4C team we have assembled! This will be the final blog post I will write, as this is the last week I will be working before I begin my maternity leave. Next week, Mrs. LaVell will be taking over the blog to discuss weekly assignments, testing dates, and any pertinent classroom information.<br />
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I am so pleased with the partnership Mrs. LaVell and myself have built over the past two years working together. She and I both came into assistant roles at Arete part-way through the 2018 school year in fifth grade classrooms, which allowed us to establish a strong foundation of what we wanted to have as a classroom dynamic when we became partners in 4C. From the beginning of our time as lead and assistant in fourth grade, it was important to us both that we built a strong rapport and open lines of respect and communication with one another, teachers, students, parents, and other faculty members. I am beyond blessed and grateful to have had a loving and competent comrade in my journey as a teacher. Her support to me and to all of our students has remained consistently exceptional, and I know she will continue the routines and high expectations for the students of 4C for the remainder of the school year. I am excited for her to step into this opportunity as lead teacher for your children in my absence, and am fully confident in her ability to finish out the school year strong, bearing the responsibility of state testing, field trips, class parties, and the daily grind that comes with the rich learning we do here at Great Hearts.<br />
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I am equally excited with the opportunity of Mrs. Chilson stepping in to fill the assistant role in our classroom, and fully confident that she will do her due diligence to uphold the expectations of our classroom that have been cultivated with care. Mrs. Chilson has known many of the students in our class since they were in kindergarten, and the experience she has both with the school and with these students as individuals has given me peace of mind in leaving for a few weeks to take care of my personal responsibility as a new mother.<br />
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To ease the transition of team LaVell-Chilson and to better support the students of 4C, I kindly ask that you continue to CC both of them on all email communications just as you have done with Mrs. LaVell and myself. I find that students are more strongly supported when both teachers, parents, and other faculty members are all in open lines of communication.<br />
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Beginning Friday after school, I will have an out-of-office reply to my email address and will not be available for communication on leave from Feb. 15-May 18. <a href="mailto:RLavell@archwayarete.org">RLavell@archwayarete.org</a> and <a href="mailto:VChilson@archwayarete.org">VChilson@archwayarete.org</a> will be your go-to resources for any questions or concerns you may have for the rest of the year.<br />
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<b><u>Great Hearts Day:</u></b><br />
<b>A Day for Friendship</b> - Friday, February 14th is Great Hearts Day! We have reserved this special day to focus on the virtue of friendship and celebrate the traits that make a great-hearted student. Teachers are planning interactive and fun activities centered around these topics. Archway Arete strives to cultivate a rich, academic environment rooted in the classical tradition. This many times requires popular culture to be left at the door. <i>On that note, students will not be permitted to bring store-bought valentines, candy, or gifts to school.</i> Thank you for partnering with us.<br />
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In the morning, we will have a Great Hearts Day assembly and be doing buddy reading with our first grade buddy class. We will also have a library visit. Students will then have a couple hours of regular instruction time before lunch, and then finish with out Great Hearts Day celebration following their afternoon special.<br />
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<b><u>Lessons This Week:</u></b><br />
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<u>Spalding</u>: This week, students will study their next 29 words. For nightly Spalding homework, students should have the words dictated to them by someone at home and should write them one time each in syllables. Any words that are misspelled should be written again for additional practice. We will take our 29-word Spalding test on Friday.<br />
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<u>Writing/Grammar</u>: Students will continue their writing practice this week. On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, students will be practicing paragraph edits where they are to find errors in writing. On Thursday, they will do an expository writing assignment from start to finish, simulating what it will be like on AzMERIT writing day.<br />
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<u>Math</u>: This week, students will continue their study of decimals. They will learn about decimals by each place value, and learn how to round and compare the sizes of decimals.<br />
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<u>History</u>: Students will continue learning about the American Revolution.<br />
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<u>Science</u>: Students will continue their study of geology this week.<br />
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<u>Literature</u>: We will continue reading <i>Carry On, Mr. Bowditch</i> this week. Please send your copy of this book to school with your student in advance. For nightly homework, students will read a book of their choosing for 20 minutes every night, unless otherwise specified. Students will keep their quarterly reading log in their yellow take-home folder. <b>All reading logs are due at the end of the quarter.</b><br />
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<u>Greek and Latin Roots</u>: On Wednesday, students will be learning their next three roots on roots #66-69. The review quiz will be over last week’s roots #63-65.<br />
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<u>Poetry</u>: Students will learn their next poem for recitation, “Paul Revere’s Ride” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. <b>Recitations for this poem will take place on Monday, March 2.</b><br />
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<b><u>Important Dates: </u></b><i>*assessment dates are subject to be pushed back if necessary</i><br />
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<ul>
<li>Monday:</li>
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<li>Math Test: Hundredths</li>
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<li>Wednesday:</li>
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<li>Math Quiz: Week 6 Review</li>
<li>Roots Quiz: #63-65</li>
<li>Science Test: Geology Mid-Unit Exam</li>
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<li>Friday:</li>
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<li>Spalding Test: 29 words</li>
<li>Science Quiz: Life Sciences Review</li>
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<b><u>Class Information:</u></b><br />
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<u>Xtra Math</u>:<br />
Any student who passes multiplication, addition, subtraction, and division on XtraMath will earn a special secret prize from Mr. Gillingham! Please encourage your students to work on this at home whenever you have spare time. Each practice session of XtraMath only takes about 5 minutes to complete.<br />
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--Mrs. Conforti<br />
<a href="mailto:TMartin@ArchwayArete.org">TMartin@ArchwayArete.org</a><br />
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--Mrs. LaVell<br />
<a href="mailto:RLavell@ArchwayArete.org">RLavell@ArchwayArete.org</a><br />
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--Mrs. Chilson<br />
<a href="mailto:VChilson@archwayarete.org">VChilson@archwayarete.org</a><br />
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conforti4chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17991750405580635627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12196876045972472.post-42889193653698422372020-02-03T04:23:00.001-08:002020-02-03T04:23:47.616-08:00Quarter 3 Week 5: February 3-6Families of 4C,<br />
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There is no school on Friday, February 7.<br />
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<u>Mrs. Conforti’s Maternity Leave:</u><br />
Baby Conforti is expected to arrive any day now! Mrs. Conforti’s last day before going on maternity leave will be Friday, February 14, and she will be returning in May for the final week of the school year. In her absence, we are pleased to announce that Mrs. LaVell will be stepping in to fill the position as 4C’s lead teacher, and Mrs. Chilson from 4B will be coming in to help as 4C’s assistant! We are so eager to have Mrs. Chilson aboard the 4C team while Mrs. Conforti takes this much-needed time to be with her family! Please see the welcome note below from Mrs. Chilson.<br />
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<i>Dear Families of 4C,</i><br />
<i><br /></i>
<i>My name is Victoria Chilson and I have been a member of the Arete community since 2015!I have had the pleasure of working in Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, and now 4th grade. I am excited for this midyear change and the opportunity to help in 4C during Mrs. Conforti’s absence. Aside from enjoying my career at Arete, my free time is spent with my family! My husband and I were married in October 2014 and I am the proud wife of a firefighter with the Scottsdale Fire Department. We have a 3 ½ year old daughter named Charlotte. She is an absolute joy and keeps us smiling all day long. In addition to Charlotte, we have our two dogs who mean the world to us, Lou and Harvey. We enjoy spending time outdoors, going to sporting events, and cooking together. We are also looking forward to Baby Chilson joining us this July! </i><br />
<i><br /></i>
<i>Thank you for entrusting your children with us, as I know they are your most prized possessions. I look forward to getting to know your families better for the remainder of the school year. Please let me know if you have any questions!</i><br />
<i><br /></i>
<i>Warmly,</i><br />
<i><br /></i>
<i>Mrs. Chilson</i><br />
<a href="mailto:VChilson@ArchwayArete.org"><i>VChilson@ArchwayArete.org</i></a><br />
<br />
<br />
<u>Great Hearts Day:</u><br />
<b>A Day for Friendship</b> - Friday, February 14th is Great Hearts Day! We have reserved this special day to focus on the virtue of friendship and celebrate the traits that make a great-hearted student. Teachers are planning interactive and fun activities centered around these topics. Archway Arete strives to cultivate a rich, academic environment rooted in the classical tradition. This many times requires popular culture to be left at the door. <i>On that note, students will not be permitted to bring store-bought valentines, candy, or gifts to school.</i> Thank you for partnering with us.<br />
<br />
<br />
<b><u>Lessons This Week:</u></b><br />
<br />
<u>Spalding</u>: This week, students will study their next 20 words. For nightly Spalding homework, students should have the words dictated to them by someone at home and should write them one time each in syllables. Any words that are misspelled should be written again for additional practice. We will take our 20-word Spalding test on Thursday.<br />
<br />
<u>Writing/Grammar:</u> Students will continue their writing practice this week. This week, students will be focusing on writing opinion essays. Most of this essay should be completed in class, unless otherwise directed by the teacher.<br />
<br />
<u>Math:</u> This week, students will begin their study of decimals. They will learn about decimals by each place value, starting with hundredths on Monday.<br />
<br />
<u>History:</u> Students will continue learning about the American Revolution. On Monday, they will take their unit test over chapters 1-10.<br />
<br />
<u>Science:</u> Students will continue their study of geology this week. Our volcano making day has been pushed back to this Tuesday.<br />
<br />
<u>Literature:</u> We will begin reading Carry On, Mr. Bowditch this week. Please send your copy of this book to school with your student in advance. For nightly homework, students will read a book of their choosing for 20 minutes every night, unless otherwise specified. Students will keep their quarterly reading log in their yellow take-home folder. All reading logs are due at the end of the quarter.<br />
<br />
<u>Greek and Latin Roots:</u> On Wednesday, students will be learning their next three roots on roots #63-66. The review quiz will be over last week’s roots #60-62.<br />
<br />
<u>Poetry:</u> Students will learn their next poem for recitation, “Paul Revere’s Ride” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Recitations for this poem will take place on Monday, March 2.<br />
<br />
<br />
<u><b>Important Dates:</b></u> <i>*assessment dates are subject to be pushed back if necessary</i><br />
<br />
<br />
<ul>
<li>Monday:</li>
<ul>
<li>History Test: Unit 4 Chapters 1-10</li>
</ul>
<li>Wednesday:</li>
<ul>
<li>Math Quiz: Week 5 Review</li>
<li>Roots Quiz: #60-62</li>
</ul>
<li>Thursday:</li>
<ul>
<li>Spalding Test: 20 words</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<b><u>Class Information:</u></b><br />
<br />
<u>Xtra Math</u>:<br />
Any student who passes multiplication, addition, subtraction, and division on XtraMath will earn a special secret prize from Mr. Gillingham! Please encourage your students to work on this at home whenever you have spare time. Each practice session of XtraMath only takes about 5 minutes to complete.<br />
<br />
<br />
--Mrs. Conforti<br />
<a href="mailto:TMartin@ArchwayArete.org">TMartin@ArchwayArete.org</a><br />
<br />
--Mrs. LaVell<br />
<a href="mailto:RLavell@ArchwayArete.org">RLavell@ArchwayArete.org</a><br />
<div>
<br /></div>
conforti4chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17991750405580635627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12196876045972472.post-72351087457779988582020-01-24T17:08:00.004-08:002020-01-30T06:52:51.441-08:00Quarter 3 Week 4: January 27-31Families of 4C,<br />
<br />
<u>Athletic Field Day:</u><br />
This Friday, January 31 is Athletic Field Day! Field Day for 3-5 grades goes from 12:00-2:30pm. Our team is Argos, and our students will wear blue athletic wear. Students may come to school in their athletic wear and wear it for the whole day. Please note that pop culture is not permitted on athletic clothes, but sports team logos and brands are acceptable. If you have any questions regarding field day attire, send us an email and we will happily answer them. We will need volunteers to donate coolers and snacks for this event. Coolers will be sent home with your student at the end of the school day. If you are interested in donating to this event, you may visit the Sign Up Genius here: <a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B4FAAAF2FAAFC1-athletic">https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B4FAAAF2FAAFC1-athletic</a><br />
<br />
<u>Great Hearts Day:</u><br />
<b>A Day for Friendship</b> - Friday, February 14th is Great Hearts Day! We have reserved this special day to focus on the virtue of friendship and celebrate the traits that make a great-hearted student. Teachers are planning interactive and fun activities centered around these topics. Archway Arete strives to cultivate a rich, academic environment rooted in the classical tradition. This many times requires popular culture to be left at the door. <i>On that note, students will not be permitted to bring store-bought valentines, candy, or gifts to school. </i>Thank you for partnering with us.<br />
<br />
<br />
<u><b>Lessons This Week:</b></u><br />
<br />
<u>Spalding</u>: This week, students will study their next 31 words. For nightly Spalding homework, students should have the words dictated to them by someone at home and should write them one time each in syllables. Any words that are misspelled should be written again for additional practice. We will take our 31-word Spalding test on Friday.<br />
<br />
<u>Writing/Grammar</u>: Students will continue their writing practice this week. This week, students will be focusing on writing opinion essays. Most of this essay should be completed in class, unless otherwise directed by the teacher.<br />
<br />
<u>Math</u>: This week, students will continue their study of geometry. On Monday, they will take their test over geometric solid figures. On Wednesday, they will be taking their weekly review quiz. On Friday, they will be taking their test area and perimeter.<br />
<br />
<u>History</u>: Students will continue learning about the American Revolution. This week, they will learn about Patrick Henry and the Townshend Act.<br />
<br />
<u>Science</u>: Students will continue their study of geology this week and will have their first review quiz on Monday. On Wednesday, students will be making their own volcanoes. On Thursday, they will take two review quizzes, one on electricity and another on chemistry.<br />
<br />
<u>Literature</u>: We will begin reading <i>Carry On, Mr. Bowditch</i> this week. Please send your copy of this book to school with your student in advance. For nightly homework, students will read a book of their choosing for 20 minutes every night, unless otherwise specified. Students will keep their quarterly reading log in their yellow take-home folder. <b>All reading logs are due at the end of the quarter.</b><br />
<br />
<u>Greek and Latin Roots</u>: On Wednesday, students will be learning their next three roots on roots #60-62. The review quiz will be over last week’s roots #57-59.<br />
<br />
<u>Poetry:</u> Students will learn their next poem for recitation, “Paul Revere’s Ride” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Recitations for this poem will take place on Monday, March 2.<br />
<br />
<br />
<b><u>Important Dates:</u></b> <i>*assessment dates are subject to be pushed back if necessary</i><br />
<br />
<br />
<ul>
<li>Monday:</li>
<ul>
<li>Math Test: Geometric Solids</li>
<li>Science Quiz: Geology</li>
</ul>
<li>Wednesday:</li>
<ul>
<li>Math Quiz: Week 4 Review</li>
<li>Roots Quiz: #57-59</li>
</ul>
<li>Thursday:</li>
<ul>
<li>Science Quizzes: Chemistry and Electricity</li>
</ul>
<li>Friday:</li>
<ul>
<li>Spalding Test: 31 words</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<u><b>Class Information:</b></u><br />
<br />
<u>Xtra Math:</u><br />
Any student who passes multiplication, addition, subtraction, and division on XtraMath will earn a special secret prize from Mr. Gillingham! Please encourage your students to work on this at home whenever you have spare time. Each practice session of XtraMath only takes about 5 minutes to complete.<br />
<br />
<br />
--Mrs. Conforti<br />
<a href="mailto:TMartin@ArchwayArete.org">TMartin@ArchwayArete.org</a><br />
<br />
--Mrs. LaVell<br />
<a href="mailto:RLavell@ArchwayArete.org">RLavell@ArchwayArete.org</a><br />
<div>
<br /></div>
conforti4chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17991750405580635627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12196876045972472.post-69229490851339506822020-01-17T16:35:00.001-08:002020-01-17T16:35:11.737-08:00Quarter 3 Week 3: January 21-24Families of 4C,<br />
<br />
<u>Field Trip:</u><br />
Our Field Trip to the Arizona State Capitol will be on Tuesday, January 21. Permission slips came home in your child’s take-home folder on Friday, and are due to the teacher this Tuesday, January 14. The cost of the field trip is $15. Please send the money to school with your child attached to the permission slip. We will be at the capitol in the morning and will return to school by the students’ regular lunch time of 12:15. Please send your child to school with their lunch as usual on the 21st. Students are permitted to bring a camera and spending money for the gift shop if they wish. I ask that you send your student with a maximum of $20 spending money if you decide to send them with anything. Please reach out to Mrs. Conforti and Mrs. LaVell with any questions regarding the field trip.<br />
<br />
<u>Great Hearts Day:</u><br />
<b>A Day for Friendship</b> - Friday, February 14th is Great Hearts Day! We have reserved this special day to focus on the virtue of friendship and celebrate the traits that make a great-hearted student. Teachers are planning interactive and fun activities centered around these topics. Archway Arete strives to cultivate a rich, academic environment rooted in the classical tradition. This many times requires popular culture to be left at the door. <i>On that note, students will not be permitted to bring store-bought valentines, candy, or gifts to school.</i> Thank you for partnering with us.<br />
<br />
<br />
<b><u>Lessons This Week:</u></b><br />
<br />
<u>Spalding</u>: This week, students will study their next 10 words. Due to the field trip on Tuesday and MLK Day Monday, we have a shortened words list this week. For nightly Spalding homework, students should have the words dictated to them by someone at home and should write them one time each in syllables. Any words that are misspelled should be written again for additional practice. We will take our 10-word Spalding test on Friday.<br />
<br />
<u>Writing/Grammar</u>: Students will continue their study of grammar for the next week before getting back into writing lessons. This week they will be learning about writing complex sentences. Before the AzMERIT writing test, we will be spending more time on writing to prepare students. After they take their writing test, we will get back into grammar lessons for the duration of the school year.<br />
<br />
<u>Math</u>: This week, students will learn their next math concepts on geometry. On Wednesday, they will be taking their test on quadrilaterals and triangles. On Thursday, they will be taking their weekly review quiz. On Friday, they will be taking their test over geometric solids.<br />
<br />
<u>History</u>: Students will continue learning about the American Revolution. This week, they will learn about the Stamp Act and the Townshend Act.<br />
<br />
<u>Science:</u> Students will continue their study of Geology. This week, they will be learning about plate boundaries, earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanoes. There will be a geology review quiz on Wednesday.<br />
<br />
<u>Literature</u>: This week we will begin reading our next literature book, <i>Carry On, Mr. Bowditch</i>. Please send your copy of this book to school with your student in advance. For nightly homework, students will read a book of their choosing for 20 minutes every night, unless otherwise specified. Students will keep their quarterly reading log in their yellow take-home folder. <b>All reading logs are due at the end of the quarter.</b><br />
<br />
<u>Greek and Latin Roots</u>: On Wednesday, students will be learning their next three roots on roots #57-59. The review quiz will be over last week’s roots #54-56.<br />
<br />
<u>Poetry</u>: Students will continue their memorization of the poem “Concord Hymn” by Ralph Waldo Emerson. <b>Recitations for this poem will take place this Friday, January 24.</b><br />
<br />
<br />
<b><u>Important Dates:</u></b> <i>*assessment dates are subject to be pushed back if necessary</i><br />
<br />
<br />
<ul>
<li>Wednesday:</li>
<ul>
<li>Math Test: Quadrilaterals and Triangles</li>
<li>Roots Quiz: #54-56</li>
<li>Science Quiz: Geology</li>
</ul>
<li>Thursday:</li>
<ul>
<li>Math Quiz: Week 3 Review</li>
</ul>
<li>Friday:</li>
<ul>
<li>Spalding Test: 10 words</li>
<li>Math Test: Geometric Solids</li>
<li>Poetry Recitations: “Concord Hymn” by Ralph Waldo Emerson</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<b><u>Class Information:</u></b><br />
<br />
<u>Typing:</u><br />
The skill of typing is an important one for all of our students to be able to learn and perform effectively. While I do not expect any fourth grader to be a typing professional, I would like to get them as comfortable as possible using a keyboard. Not only do we type essays in class, but students will be expected to type their essays for the AzMERIT Writing test in the Spring. For this reason, it is imperative that students feel comfortable enough to perform this skill.<br />
<br />
I highly encourage you to allow your student to practice typing on a computer keyboard as often as possible at home. Many students are wizzes when it comes to navigating a tablet, phone, or other touch screen device, but many of them do not have proper exposure to regular computers. It would be beneficial if you and your student found something on a computer that they enjoy, that would also help them practice typing on a regular computer keyboard. I will be periodically updating the blog with any examples I find, and if you have any ideas, feel free to email us and share them! Thanks!<br />
<br />
<u>Xtra Math:</u><br />
Any student who passes multiplication, addition, subtraction, and division on XtraMath will earn a special secret prize from Mr. Gillingham! Please encourage your students to work on this at home whenever you have spare time. Each practice session of XtraMath only takes about 5 minutes to complete.<br />
<br />
<u>Headphones:</u><br />
All students need to bring in a pair of headphones to keep at school. Students are expected to use headphones whenever they do activities on the computer, such as Khan Academy and TypingQuest. They will also need to have them each time they take a standardized test. I have room in the classroom for students to keep headphones at school. Thanks!<br />
<br />
<br />
--Mrs. Conforti<br />
<a href="mailto:TMartin@ArchwayArete.org">TMartin@ArchwayArete.org</a><br />
<br />
--Mrs. LaVell<br />
<a href="mailto:RLavell@ArchwayArete.org">RLavell@ArchwayArete.org</a><br />
<div>
<br /></div>
conforti4chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17991750405580635627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12196876045972472.post-73117642312020887002020-01-10T15:17:00.000-08:002020-01-13T06:36:48.058-08:00Quarter 3 Week 2: January 13-17Families of 4C,<br />
<br />
Our class is off to a great start to the new semester! We have been very impressed with their maturity and ability to work hard this week after so much time off.<br />
<br />
<u>Field Trip</u>:<br />
Our Field Trip to the Arizona State Capitol will be on Tuesday, January 21. Permission slips came home in your child’s take-home folder on Friday, and are due to the teacher this Tuesday, January 14. The cost of the field trip is $15. Please send the money to school with your child attached to the permission slip. We will be at the capitol in the morning and will return to school by the students’ regular lunch time of 12:15. Please send your child to school with their lunch as usual on the 21st. Students are permitted to bring a camera and spending money for the gift shop if they wish. I ask that you send your student with a maximum of $20 spending money if you decide to send them with anything. Please reach out to Mrs. Conforti and Mrs. LaVell with any questions regarding the field trip.<br />
<br />
<br />
<b><u>Lessons This Week:</u></b><br />
<br />
<u>Spalding</u>: This week, students will study their next 30 words. For nightly Spalding homework, students should have the words dictated to them by someone at home and should write them one time each in syllables. Any words that are misspelled should be written again for additional practice. We will take our 30-word Spalding test on Friday.<br />
<br />
<u>Writing/Grammar</u>: Students will continue their study of grammar for the next two weeks before getting back into writing lessons. Before the AzMERIT writing test, we will be spending more time on writing to prepare students. After they take their writing test, we will get back into grammar lessons for the duration of the school year.<br />
<br />
<u>Math</u>: This week, students will learn their next math concepts on geometry. They will be taking two tests this week on angles: one on Monday and one on Tuesday. On Wednesday, they will be taking their weekly review quiz. On Friday, they will be taking their test over parallel and perpendicular lines.<br />
<br />
<u>History</u>: Students will continue learning about the American Revolution. This week, they will learn about the French and Indian War, the Seven Years’ War, and the early quarrel with Britain. They will be taking their first unit test over chapters 1-5 on Thursday.<br />
<br />
<u>Science</u>: This week we are beginning our new unit on Geology! Students will first learn about the layers of the Earth, Alfred Wegner, the theory of Pangaea, and the movement of plates via the convection current. On Friday, they will take a review quiz on Meteorology.<br />
<br />
<u>Literature</u>: We will continue reading <i>The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian</i> and will finish it by the end of the week. Our next book will be <i>Carry On, Mr. Bowditch</i>. Please send your copy of this book to school with your student in advance. For nightly homework, students will read a book of their choosing for 20 minutes every night, unless otherwise specified. Students will keep their quarterly reading log in their yellow take-home folder. <b>All reading logs are due at the end of the quarter.</b><br />
<br />
<u>Greek and Latin Roots</u>: On Wednesday, students will be learning their next three roots on roots #54-56. The review quiz will be over last week’s roots #51-53<br />
<br />
<u>Poetry</u>: Students will continue their memorization of the poem “Concord Hymn” by Ralph Waldo Emerson. Recitations for this poem will take place on Friday, January 24.<br />
<br />
<br />
<b><u>Important Dates:</u></b> <i>*assessment dates are subject to be pushed back if necessary</i><br />
<br />
<br />
<ul>
<li>Monday:</li>
<ul>
<li>Math Test: Angles</li>
</ul>
<li>Tuesday:</li>
<ul>
<li>Math Test: Angles</li>
</ul>
<li>Wednesday:</li>
<ul>
<li>Math Quiz: Week 2 Review</li>
<li>Roots Quiz: #51-53</li>
</ul>
<li>Thursday:</li>
<ul>
<li>History Test: Unit 4 Ch. 1-5</li>
</ul>
<li>Friday:</li>
<ul>
<li>Spalding Test: 30 words</li>
<li>Science Quiz: Meteorology Review</li>
<li>Math Test: Parallel and Perpendicular Lines</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<b><u>Class Information</u></b>:<br />
<br />
<u>Typing</u>:<br />
The skill of typing is an important one for all of our students to be able to learn and perform effectively. While I do not expect any fourth grader to be a typing professional, I would like to get them as comfortable as possible using a keyboard. Not only do we type essays in class, but students will be expected to type their essays for the AzMERIT Writing test in the Spring. For this reason, it is imperative that students feel comfortable enough to perform this skill.<br />
<br />
I highly encourage you to allow your student to practice typing on a computer keyboard as often as possible at home. Many students are wizzes when it comes to navigating a tablet, phone, or other touch screen device, but many of them do not have proper exposure to regular computers. It would be beneficial if you and your student found something on a computer that they enjoy, that would also help them practice typing on a regular computer keyboard. I will be periodically updating the blog with any examples I find, and if you have any ideas, feel free to email us and share them! Thanks!<br />
<br />
<u>Xtra Math</u>:<br />
Any student who passes multiplication, addition, subtraction, and division on XtraMath will earn a special secret prize from Mr. Gillingham! Please encourage your students to work on this at home whenever you have spare time. Each practice session of XtraMath only takes about 5 minutes to complete.<br />
<br />
<u>Headphones:</u><br />
All students need to bring in a pair of headphones to keep at school. Students are expected to use headphones whenever they do activities on the computer, such as Khan Academy and TypingQuest. They will also need to have them each time they take a standardized test. I have room in the classroom for students to keep headphones at school. Thanks!<br />
<br />
<br />
--Mrs. Conforti<br />
<a href="mailto:TMartin@ArchwayArete.org">TMartin@ArchwayArete.org</a><br />
<br />
--Mrs. LaVell<br />
<a href="mailto:RLavell@ArchwayArete.org">RLavell@ArchwayArete.org</a><br />
<div>
<br /></div>
conforti4chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17991750405580635627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12196876045972472.post-24712570770589807712020-01-05T14:33:00.000-08:002020-01-06T13:26:12.901-08:00Quarter 3 Week 1: January 6-10Families of 4C,<br />
<br />
I hope everyone is having a good start to the new year, and that you were able to enjoy a relaxing time with your families over the holidays! I am looking forward to seeing all of our students on Monday, and am eager for a strong start to the new semester.<br />
<br />
<u>Math Tutoring:</u><br />
There will not be any math tutoring this week. Tutoring will resume in week 2, on January 16 on an invitation-only basis. If it is recommended that your child attend math tutoring in the third quarter, you will receive an email later this week.<br />
<br />
<u>Winter Review Packet:</u><br />
All winter extra credit packets are due on Monday, but I will accept them on Tuesday as well for any students who may have forgotten over the break. After Tuesday, winter packets will not be accepted for a grade or for the pizza party opportunity. Any students who completed any portion of the winter packet will receive extra credit in either math and/or ELA. Any students who have completed the ENTIRE packet will receive a pizza party with Mrs. Conforti (date TBD).<br />
<br />
<br />
<b><u>Lessons This Week:</u></b><br />
<br />
<u>Spalding</u>: On Monday, students will be taking their 50-word Spalding test. This test is not taken for a grade, but is completed solely for data purposes. This week, students will study their next 20 words. For nightly Spalding homework, students should have the words dictated to them by someone at home and should write them one time each in syllables. Any words that are misspelled should be written again for additional practice. We will take our 20-word Spalding test on Friday.<br />
<br />
<u>Writing/Grammar</u>: Students will continue their study of grammar for the next two weeks before getting back into writing lessons. Before the AzMERIT writing test, we will be spending more time on writing to prepare students. After they take their writing test, we will get back into grammar lessons for the duration of the school year.<br />
<br />
<u>Math</u>: This week, students will learn their next math concepts on geometry. While we are in the geometry unit, students will be utilizing Workbook 4B. However, students will be returning to Workbook 4A toward the end of the third quarter and the fourth quarter, as we learn decimals.<br />
<br />
<u>History</u>: Students will be starting their study of the American Revolution and the framing of the Constitution.<br />
<br />
<u>Science</u>: This week, students will be learning about the impact that humans have on the environment, and will be working in groups to make posters about different environmentalist concepts.<br />
<br />
<u>Literature</u>: We will continue reading <i>The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian</i>. Please send your copy to school with your student. For nightly homework, students will read a book of their choosing for 20 minutes every night, unless otherwise specified. Students will keep their quarterly reading log in their yellow take-home folder. <b>All reading logs are due at the end of the quarter.</b><br />
<br />
<u>Greek and Latin Roots</u>: On Wednesday, students will be learning their next three roots on roots #51-53. There will not be a review quiz this week, but review quizzes will resume regularly in week 2.<br />
<br />
<u>Poetry</u>: Students will learn their next poem for recitation this week.<br />
<br />
<br />
<b><u>Important Dates:</u></b> <i>*assessment dates are subject to be pushed back if necessary</i><br />
<br />
<br />
<ul>
<li>Monday:</li>
<ul>
<li>Spalding Test: 50-words (not taken for a grade)</li>
</ul>
<li>Friday:</li>
<ul>
<li>Spalding Test: 20 words</li>
<li>History Test: 13 Colonies</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<u><b>Class Information:</b></u><br />
<br />
<u>Typing</u>:<br />
The skill of typing is an important one for all of our students to be able to learn and perform effectively. While I do not expect any fourth grader to be a typing professional, I would like to get them as comfortable as possible using a keyboard. Not only do we type essays in class, but students will be expected to type their essays for the AzMERIT Writing test in the Spring. For this reason, it is imperative that students feel comfortable enough to perform this skill.<br />
<br />
I highly encourage you to allow your student to practice typing on a computer keyboard as often as possible at home. Many students are wizzes when it comes to navigating a tablet, phone, or other touch screen device, but many of them do not have proper exposure to regular computers. It would be beneficial if you and your student found something on a computer that they enjoy, that would also help them practice typing on a regular computer keyboard. I will be periodically updating the blog with any examples I find, and if you have any ideas, feel free to email us and share them! Thanks!<br />
<br />
<u>Xtra Math</u>:<br />
Any student who passes multiplication, addition, subtraction, and division on XtraMath will earn a special secret prize from Mr. Gillingham! Please encourage your students to work on this at home whenever you have spare time. Each practice session of XtraMath only takes about 5 minutes to complete.<br />
<br />
<u>Headphones</u>:<br />
All students need to bring in a pair of headphones to keep at school. Students are expected to use headphones whenever they do activities on the computer, such as Khan Academy and TypingQuest. They will also need to have them each time they take a standardized test. I have room in the classroom for students to keep headphones at school. Thanks!<br />
<br />
<br />
--Mrs. Conforti<br />
<a href="mailto:TMartin@ArchwayArete.org">TMartin@ArchwayArete.org</a><br />
<br />
--Mrs. LaVell<br />
<a href="mailto:RLavell@ArchwayArete.org">RLavell@ArchwayArete.org</a><br />
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<br /></div>
conforti4chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17991750405580635627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12196876045972472.post-69253925234392941132019-12-15T13:04:00.005-08:002019-12-15T13:04:37.725-08:00Quarter 2 Week 10: December 16-18Families of 4C,<br />
<br />
There is a full day of school on Monday, and Tuesday and Wednesday will both be half days with a dismissal time of 12:05. On Wednesday, we will be cleaning our classroom in the morning and we will begin our winter celebration after morning recess.<br />
<br />
Please send your child to school with a sturdy bag on Wednesday to store their desk contents in over the break. I recommend either a tote bag or sturdy shopping bag, and I will have a few extra bags to give any student that does not have one, or if their bag breaks.<br />
<br />
Please be advised that the last day for students to turn in any absent work or missing assignments is on Tuesday, December 17. After Tuesday, no late work will be accepted.<br />
<br />
<br />
<b><u>Lessons This Week:</u></b><br />
<br />
<u>Spalding</u>: There is no Spalding this week.<br />
<br />
<u>Writing/Grammar</u>: There is no writing/grammar this week.<br />
<br />
<u>Math</u>: This week, students will be reviewing what we have learned in the semester so far. For any students that have completed all four levels of rocket math, they will have a celebration with Mr. Naaktgeboren on Tuesday and will be grandfathered in to the rocket math celebration at the end of the school year!<br />
<br />
<u>History</u>: There is no history this week.<br />
<br />
<u>Science</u>: Students will continue learning about the process of the scientific method on Monday. On Monday and Tuesday, they will be taking review quizzes over the first units we learned: chemistry, electricity, and life sciences.<br />
<br />
<u>Literature</u>: We will continue reading <i>The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian</i>. Please send your copy to school with your student. For nightly homework, students will read a book of their choosing for 20 minutes every night, unless otherwise specified. Students will keep their quarterly reading log in their yellow take-home folder. <b>All reading logs are due on Tuesday, December 17.</b><br />
<br />
<u>Greek and Latin Roots</u>: On Tuesday, students will be taking their cumulative roots review test over all roots learned this year, #1-50.<br />
<br />
<u>Poetry</u>: Students will continue their memorization of the poem, “The Flag Goes By” by Henry Holcomb Bennett. Recitations for this poem will be on Monday, December 16.<br />
<br />
<br />
<b><u>Important Dates:</u></b> <i>*assessment dates are subject to be pushed back if necessary</i><br />
<br />
<br />
<ul>
<li>Monday (12/16):</li>
<ul>
<li>Poetry Recitations: “The Flag Goes By” by Henry Holcomb Bennett</li>
<li>Science Review Quizzes</li>
<ul>
<li>Chemistry</li>
<li>Electricity</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<li>Tuesday (12/17):</li>
<ul>
<li>Roots Test: #1-50</li>
<li>Science Review Quiz</li>
<ul>
<li>Life Sciences</li>
</ul>
</ul>
</ul>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<b><u>Class Information:</u></b><br />
<br />
<u>Winter Review Packet:</u><br />
There will be an extra credit packet sent home over the winter break. This packet is completely optional, but highly recommended to keep students’ brain warmed up over the long break. Complete pages from the packet will be taken for extra credit in the third quarter. Any students who complete the ENTIRE packet will receive a pizza party with Mrs. Conforti when we get back from break (date TBD).<br />
<br />
<u>Typing:</u><br />
The skill of typing is an important one for all of our students to be able to learn and perform effectively. While I do not expect any fourth grader to be a typing professional, I would like to get them as comfortable as possible using a keyboard. Not only do we type essays in class, but students will be expected to type their essays for the AzMERIT Writing test in the Spring. For this reason, it is imperative that students feel comfortable enough to perform this skill.<br />
<br />
I highly encourage you to allow your student to practice typing on a computer keyboard as often as possible at home. Many students are wizzes when it comes to navigating a tablet, phone, or other touch screen device, but many of them do not have proper exposure to regular computers. It would be beneficial if you and your student found something on a computer that they enjoy, that would also help them practice typing on a regular computer keyboard. I will be periodically updating the blog with any examples I find, and if you have any ideas, feel free to email us and share them! Thanks!<br />
<br />
<u>Xtra Math:</u><br />
Any student who passes multiplication, addition, subtraction, and division on XtraMath will earn a special secret prize from Mr. Gillingham! Please encourage your students to work on this at home whenever you have spare time. Each practice session of XtraMath only takes about 5 minutes to complete.<br />
<br />
<u>Headphones:</u><br />
All students need to bring in a pair of headphones to keep at school. Students are expected to use headphones whenever they do activities on the computer, such as Khan Academy and TypingQuest. They will also need to have them each time they take a standardized test. I have room in the classroom for students to keep headphones at school. Thanks!<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season and enjoy your time with loved ones! I look forward to a strong start to 2020 for all. See you in the new year!<br />
<br />
--Mrs. Conforti<br />
<a href="mailto:TMartin@ArchwayArete.org">TMartin@ArchwayArete.org</a><br />
<br />
--Mrs. LaVell<br />
<a href="mailto:RLavell@ArchwayArete.org">RLavell@ArchwayArete.org</a><br />
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conforti4chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17991750405580635627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12196876045972472.post-16031162564647697312019-12-09T02:45:00.000-08:002019-12-09T02:45:18.235-08:00Quarter 2 Week 9: December 9-13Families of 4C,<br />
<br />
This is the last full week of the first semester. Next week, there is a full day of school on Monday, and Tuesday and Wednesday will both be half days with a dismissal time of 12:05. On Wednesday, we will be cleaning our classroom and having our winter celebration to end the second quarter.<br />
<br />
<br />
<b><u>Lessons This Week:</u></b><br />
<br />
<u>Spalding</u>: This week, students will study their next 30 words. For nightly Spalding homework, students should have the words dictated to them by someone at home and should write them one time each in syllables. Any words that are misspelled should be written again for additional practice. We will take our 30-word Spalding test on Friday.<br />
<br />
<u>Writing/Grammar</u>: This week, students will continue their study of Grammar. We will be learning everything we have covered this semester and be doing some in-class practice for the cumulative review test this Friday (12/13).<br />
<br />
<u>Math</u>: This week, students will be practicing their cumulative review over everything we have learned this far in the school year. They will be taking their cumulative review test on Thursday. Their cumulative review will cover place value, ordinal numbers, order of operations, factors, multiples, 2-digit multiplications, writing expressions, solving various word problems, and all things fractions (including adding, subtracting, multiplying, fractions of a set, ordering fractions, and word problems).<br />
<br />
<u>History</u>: This week, students will continue their study of Arizona’s history and will take their cumulative review test on Arizona’s history this Tuesday. Later in the week, students will study ancient Rome and will begin learning about the start of the American Revolution.<br />
<br />
<u>Science</u>: On Monday, students will finish the meteorology unit by taking the unit test. Students will also be learning about the process of the scientific method this week, and will learn how to use scientific observations to make predictions.<br />
<br />
<u>Literature</u>: We will continue reading <i>The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian</i>. Please send your copy to school with your student. For nightly homework, students will read a book of their choosing for 20 minutes every night, unless otherwise specified. Students will keep their quarterly reading log in their yellow take-home folder. All reading logs are due at the end of the quarter.<br />
<br />
<u>Greek and Latin Roots</u>: Students will learn roots #48-50 on Wednesday. On Wednesday, students will take the review quiz over roots #45-47. Next week, students will be taking their cumulative roots review test over all roots learned this year, #1-50.<br />
<br />
<u>Poetry:</u> Students will continue their memorization of the poem, “The Flag Goes By” by Henry Holcomb Bennett. Recitations for this poem will be on Monday, December 16.<br />
<br />
<b><u>Important Dates:</u></b> <i>*assessment dates are subject to be pushed back if necessary</i><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<ul>
<li>Monday: </li>
<ul>
<li>Science Test: Meteorology</li>
</ul>
<li>Tuesday:</li>
<ul>
<li>History Test: Arizona’s State History</li>
</ul>
<li>Wednesday:</li>
<ul>
<li>Week 9 Math Quiz: Review</li>
<li>Roots Quiz: #45-47</li>
</ul>
<li>Thursday:</li>
<ul>
<li>Math Test: Cumulative Review</li>
</ul>
<li>Friday: </li>
<ul>
<li>Spalding Test: 30 words</li>
<li>Grammar Test: Cumulative Review</li>
</ul>
<li>Monday (12/16):</li>
<ul>
<li>Poetry Recitations: “The Flag Goes By” by Henry Holcomb Bennett</li>
</ul>
<li>Tuesday (12/17):</li>
<ul>
<li>Roots Test: #1-50</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<b><u>Class Information:</u></b><br />
<br />
<u>Typing</u>:<br />
The skill of typing is an important one for all of our students to be able to learn and perform effectively. While I do not expect any fourth grader to be a typing professional, I would like to get them as comfortable as possible using a keyboard. Not only do we type essays in class, but students will be expected to type their essays for the AzMERIT Writing test in the Spring. For this reason, it is imperative that students feel comfortable enough to perform this skill.<br />
<br />
I highly encourage you to allow your student to practice typing on a computer keyboard as often as possible at home. Many students are wizzes when it comes to navigating a tablet, phone, or other touch screen device, but many of them do not have proper exposure to regular computers. It would be beneficial if you and your student found something on a computer that they enjoy, that would also help them practice typing on a regular computer keyboard. I will be periodically updating the blog with any examples I find, and if you have any ideas, feel free to email us and share them! Thanks!<br />
<br />
<u>Xtra Math:</u><br />
Any student who passes multiplication, addition, subtraction, and division on XtraMath will earn a special secret prize from Mr. Gillingham! Please encourage your students to work on this at home whenever you have spare time. Each practice session of XtraMath only takes about 5 minutes to complete.<br />
<br />
<u>Headphones</u>:<br />
All students need to bring in a pair of headphones to keep at school. Students are expected to use headphones whenever they do activities on the computer, such as Khan Academy and TypingQuest. They will also need to have them each time they take a standardized test. I have room in the classroom for students to keep headphones at school. Thanks!<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
--Mrs. Conforti<br />
<a href="mailto:TMartin@ArchwayArete.org">TMartin@ArchwayArete.org</a><br />
<br />
--Mrs. LaVell<br />
<a href="mailto:RLavell@ArchwayArete.org">RLavell@ArchwayArete.org</a><br />
<div>
<br /></div>
conforti4chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17991750405580635627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12196876045972472.post-21579215233480682982019-11-26T10:43:00.000-08:002019-11-26T10:43:02.170-08:00Quarter 2 Week 8: December 2-6Families of 4C,<br />
<br />
I hope you all have a relaxing and enjoyable holiday with loved ones! It is hard to believe how quickly the second quarter is coming to a close.<br />
<br />
<u>Eval Writing Day:</u><br />
As the semester draws to a close, Archway Arete teachers are hard at work drafting narrative evaluations for each of their students. This labor of love requires many hours of intentional reflection and to facilitate this process, our teachers are given one work day to focus on writing these evals. On Friday, December 6, Mrs. Conforti will be away from the classroom writing narrative evaluations. If you are interested in supporting our classroom during this absence, please email Mrs. Conforti and Mrs. LaVell (<a href="mailto:tmartin@archwayare.org">tmartin@archwayare.org</a> and <a href="mailto:rlavell@archwayarete.org">rlavell@archwayarete.org</a>). Thank you in advance!<br />
<br />
<b><u>Lessons This Week:</u></b><br />
<br />
<u>Spalding</u>: This week, students will study their next 30 words. For nightly Spalding homework, students should have the words dictated to them by someone at home and should write them one time each in syllables. Any words that are misspelled should be written again for additional practice. We will take our 30-word Spalding test on Friday.<br />
<br />
<u>Writing/Grammar</u>: This week, students will continue their study of Grammar. They will be learning about the predicate nominative, predicate adjective, demonstrative pronouns, and state-of-being verbs this week. Next week, they will review the parts of speech we have learned about this year in preparation for their cumulative review nest next Friday (12/13).<br />
<br />
<u>Math</u>: Students will continue learning about fractions of a set this week. In order to allow for more practice, I have pushed the date of the Fractions of a Set test to Friday (12/6).<br />
<br />
<u>History</u>: This week, students will continue their study of Arizona’s history be learning about the Mexican War, the days of Arizona being a Territory of the US, and learning how Arizona finally became a state. They will also be learning about the state symbols and the state crest.<br />
<br />
<u>Science</u>: Students will continue their study of meteorology this week by learning about the difference between weather and climate, as well as the people who study weather and climate. On Wednesday, they will review for their unit meteorology test that will be given on Thursday.<br />
<br />
<u>Literature</u>: We will begin reading The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. Please send your copy to school with your student. For nightly homework, students will read a book of their choosing for 20 minutes every night, unless otherwise specified. Students will keep their quarterly reading log in their yellow take-home folder. All reading logs are due at the end of the quarter.<br />
<br />
<u>Greek and Latin Roots</u>: Students will learn roots #45-47 on Tuesday. On Wednesday, students will take the review quiz over roots #42-44.<br />
<br />
<u>Poetry</u>: Students will learn their new poem for memorization, “The Flag Goes By” by Henry Holcomb Bennett. Recitations for this poem will be on Monday, December 16.<br />
<br />
<br />
<b><u>Important Dates:</u></b> <i>*assessment dates are subject to be pushed back if necessary</i><br />
<br />
<br />
<ul>
<li>Wednesday:</li>
<ul>
<li>Week 8 Math Quiz: Review</li>
<li>Roots Quiz: #42-44</li>
</ul>
<li>Thursday:</li>
<ul>
<li>Science Test: Meteorology</li>
</ul>
<li>Friday: </li>
<ul>
<li>Spalding Test: 30 words</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<br />
<br />
<b><u>Class Information:</u></b><br />
<br />
<u>Typing:</u><br />
The skill of typing is an important one for all of our students to be able to learn and perform effectively. While I do not expect any fourth grader to be a typing professional, I would like to get them as comfortable as possible using a keyboard. Not only do we type essays in class, but students will be expected to type their essays for the AzMERIT Writing test in the Spring. For this reason, it is imperative that students feel comfortable enough to perform this skill.<br />
<br />
I highly encourage you to allow your student to practice typing on a computer keyboard as often as possible at home. Many students are wizzes when it comes to navigating a tablet, phone, or other touch screen device, but many of them do not have proper exposure to regular computers. It would be beneficial if you and your student found something on a computer that they enjoy, that would also help them practice typing on a regular computer keyboard. I will be periodically updating the blog with any examples I find, and if you have any ideas, feel free to email us and share them! Thanks!<br />
<br />
<u>Xtra Math</u>:<br />
Any student who passes multiplication, addition, subtraction, and division on XtraMath will earn a special secret prize from Mr. Gillingham! Please encourage your students to work on this at home whenever you have spare time. Each practice session of XtraMath only takes about 5 minutes to complete. If you need another login sheet, send us an email and we will send your student home with a new one.<br />
<br />
<u>Headphones</u>:<br />
All students need to bring in a pair of headphones to keep at school. Students are expected to use headphones whenever they do activities on the computer, such as Khan Academy and TypingQuest. They will also need to have them each time they take a standardized test. I have room in the classroom for students to keep headphones at school. Thanks!<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
--Mrs. Conforti<br />
<a href="mailto:TMartin@ArchwayArete.org">TMartin@ArchwayArete.org</a><br />
<br />
--Mrs. LaVell<br />
<a href="mailto:RLavell@ArchwayArete.org">RLavell@ArchwayArete.org</a><br />
<br />conforti4chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17991750405580635627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12196876045972472.post-89593177812322361242019-11-24T15:37:00.000-08:002019-11-25T07:06:50.700-08:00Quarter 2 Week 7: November 25-26Families of 4C,<br />
<br />
<u>Spelling Bee:</u><br />
We conducted our class spelling bee this week! All of the scholars worked very hard and should be proud of their participation in this event.<br />
<br />
We are proud to announce that the winners of our 4C spelling bee are Eden W. and Brooklyn B. Eden will move on to compete in the school spelling bee with her 1st-5th grade peers. Brooklyn will attend as a runner up.<br />
<br />
The school spelling bee is on Friday, January 10th at 5pm in the MPR. All are welcome to attend this event but only the 1st place winners from each section will perform in the school spelling bee.<br />
<br />
Please reach out to Ms. Modisett (<a href="mailto:bmodisett@archwayarete.org">bmodisett@archwayarete.org</a>), Arete's Spelling Bee Coordinator, with any questions or concerns.<br />
<br />
<u>Eval Writing Day:</u><br />
As the semester draws to a close, Archway Arete teachers are hard at work drafting narrative evaluations for each of their students. This labor of love requires many hours of intentional reflection and to facilitate this process, our teachers are given one work day to focus on writing these evals. On Friday, December 6, Mrs. Conforti will be away from the classroom writing narrative evaluations. If you are interested in supporting our classroom during this absence and have an up-to-date fingerprint clearance card, please email Mrs. Conforti and Mrs. LaVell (<a href="mailto:tmartin@archwayare.org">tmartin@archwayare.org</a> and <a href="mailto:rlavell@archwayarete.org">rlavell@archwayarete.org</a>). Thank you in advance!<br />
<br />
<u>Thanksgiving Break:</u><br />
Please note that due to the holiday, there is only school on Monday and Tuesday. On Tuesday, we will be practicing our table manners with a short class celebration in the afternoon. Due to the holiday, this weekend will also be an R&R weekend. Enjoy the festivities!<br />
<br />
<b><u>Lessons This Week</u></b>:<br />
<br />
<u>Spalding:</u> There is no Spalding this week due to the short week.<br />
<br />
<u>Writing/Grammar:</u> Students will continue writing their second expository essays on animal conservation. These essays will have very little teacher involvement to allow me to see where each student is in their writing skill level. Students will be using the same guidelines as the water conservation essay to write their first independent expository essay that is due on Tuesday. Although there will be substantial class time dedicated to this essay, students are encouraged to work on their outlines and rough drafts at home.<br />
<br />
<u>Math</u>: Students will continue learning about fractions this week. On Tuesday they will be taking their test on Fractions of a Set and the week 7 review quiz will also be given on Tuesday.<br />
<br />
<u>History</u>: This week, students will continue their study of Arizona history.<br />
<br />
<u>Science</u>: Students will continue learning about meteorology by learning about different kinds of severe weather. This week they will learn about tornadoes and hurricanes.<br />
<br />
<u>Literature</u>: We will continue reading <i>Robin Hood and His Merry Outlaws</i>. Please send your copy to school with your student. For nightly homework, students will read a book of their choosing for 20 minutes every night, unless otherwise specified. Students will keep their quarterly reading log in their yellow take-home folder. <b>All reading logs are due at the end of the quarter.</b><br />
<br />
<u>Greek and Latin Roots:</u> There will be no roots this week due to the shortened week.<br />
<br />
<u>Poetry:</u> Students will continue their memorization of the poem “Sin of Omission” by Margaret E. Sangster. Recitations for this poem will be on Monday, November 25.<br />
<br />
<b><u>Important Dates:</u></b> <i>*assessment dates are subject to be pushed back if necessary</i><br />
<br />
<br />
<ul>
<li>Monday:</li>
<ul>
<li>“Sin of Omission” recitations</li>
</ul>
<li>Tuesday:</li>
<ul>
<li>Week 7 Math Quiz: Review</li>
<li>Math Test: Fractions of a Set</li>
<li>Expository Final Drafts due for everyone</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<u><b>Class Information:</b></u><br />
<br />
<u>Typing</u>:<br />
The skill of typing is an important one for all of our students to be able to learn and perform effectively. While I do not expect any fourth grader to be a typing professional, I would like to get them as comfortable as possible using a keyboard. Not only do we type essays in class, but students will be expected to type their essays for the AzMERIT Writing test in the Spring. For this reason, it is imperative that students feel comfortable enough to perform this skill.<br />
<br />
I highly encourage you to allow your student to practice typing on a computer keyboard as often as possible at home. Many students are wizzes when it comes to navigating a tablet, phone, or other touch screen device, but many of them do not have proper exposure to regular computers. It would be beneficial if you and your student found something on a computer that they enjoy, that would also help them practice typing on a regular computer keyboard. I will be periodically updating the blog with any examples I find, and if you have any ideas, feel free to email us and share them! Thanks!<br />
<br />
<u>Xtra Math</u>:<br />
Any student who passes multiplication, addition, subtraction, and division on XtraMath will earn a special secret prize from Mr. Gillingham! Please encourage your students to work on this at home whenever you have spare time. Each practice session of XtraMath only takes about 5 minutes to complete. Students were sent home with another sheet with login information on Friday, so keep an eye out for that so that you can help your child get logged in and practice those math facts!<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
I hope you all have a relaxing and wonderful Thanksgiving with loved ones!<br />
<br />
--Mrs. Conforti<br />
<a href="mailto:TMartin@ArchwayArete.org">TMartin@ArchwayArete.org</a><br />
<br />
--Mrs. LaVell<br />
<a href="mailto:RLavell@ArchwayArete.org">RLavell@ArchwayArete.org</a><br />
<div>
<br /></div>
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