November 1, 2009
Don't forget the steps to long division and you can use this simple mnemonic,
Does (Divide)
My (Multiply)
Sister (Subtract)
Burn (Bring Down)
Smores (Start Over)
What - This step asks "what number" times the divisor will give you the
number in the dividend, and shows multiplication as being the inverse
operation to division. For example if you were to divide 12,333 by 3, the
first step is to divide 12 by 3, or you can think "what times 3 will give me
12".
October 20, 2009
Today the students worked on categorizing their spelling words according to
the long a and long i sounds. We worked on the ai, eight, and ay spellings
along with the igh spelling. In math we worked on using our calculators and
long division. In social studies we practiced skimming and scanning for the
answers in the text, and preparing for our test on Thursday. We have been
practicing our writing skills with predicate exapanders and subject
expanders. Please ask us to write you a sentence and we can show you!
October 14, 2009
Today the biography book report directions and rubrics went out, so please
ask your student to show them to you. The biography books reports are due on
Friday, October 31, 2009. If anyone needs any resources for their report
please come see me, and I can help you.
October 13, 2009
Welcome back! Please keep in mind there are no spelling words this week
because it is only a four day week. On Wednesday we will discuss the book
report and the rubric and book report form will be handed out, so be on the
lookout for that.
September 15, 2009
The fourth grade has Social Studies homework to complete for tomorrow
September 16, 2009.
-Read pages 18-20 and find the definitions of the first five vocabulary words
on page 18---> weather, climate, precipitation, temperature, and humidity.
September 14, 2009
There is no homework due to the 2009-2010 Open School Night, I am looking
forward to meeting you! Ps-There is a math test on place value on Thursday.
September 10, 2009
Today the students were sent home with a regions graphic organizer worksheet,
which was for homework, please remind them this worksheet should take no more
than 10 minutes.
Please note the rubric for the September book report, and the book report
form has been uploaded to our website, the students will be reviewing how to
use a rubric as a guide and will receive their own copies tomorrow.
All of the students in the fourth grade are required to have a silent reading
book, and were reminded today to bring one in tomorrow, so please don't
forget! Have a great night, and please don't hesitate to contact me with any
questions, comments or concerns.
September 8, 2009
The students reviewed place values up to the billions place value, and the
assignment tonight is to memorize these place values. Also, please do not
forget to be on the lookout for the book report tomorrow.
September 3, 2009
Today the fourth grade worked on skimming/scanning expository text to locate
information in their Social Studies text book. We are starting to learn
about the Midwest's resources, geography, people, and places, so be on the
lookout for information on quizzes and tests in the next couple of weeks. I
am asking both the 4A/B to please bring in a silent reading book tomorrow,
one they can leave in the classroom. In math we have begun to quiz ourselves
on our times tables up to 12, and have started our five minute drills! Even
though it is only the second day of school we already have homework!
Science-6 animal index cards due on September 16, 2009.
Social Studies-Read pp. 10-15 and write the vocabulary and definitions from
page 10 into their Social Studies notebooks.
If you have any questions, comments or concerns please do not hesitate to
contact me.
Sincerely,
Ms. Takemoto
Dear Friends and Families,
Welcome to the 2009-2010 school year! I am very excited to have your
children in my class. There are some key pieces of information I would like
to share with you before the school year really takes off, so please look
over the information with your fourth grader, and I welcome any and all
questions, comments, or concerns.
Curriculum:
-Math -Social Studies
-Reading -Language Arts/Grammar
-Science (with Science teacher)
Teacher Expectations
Behavior
Students are expected to behave in a manner which represents Hillel Torah and
themselves in the best light, in and outside of the classroom. This includes
maintaining a respectful and positive attitude towards the Hillel Torah
staff, each other, and themselves.
Academically
All assignments are to be turned in neatly, on time and to the best ability
of the student. If there is a missing assignment, the student will need to
fill out a missing assignment sheet (a copy has been attached), obtain a
parent signature, a teacher signature, and turn in the missing assignment to
receive partial credit. Every day an assignment is missing the student will
lose 10%. For example, if a 10 point assignment due on Tuesday is turned in
on Thursday, the maximum points the student can earn, will have dropped to
8. Should a student have an unexpected absence however many days they were
absent, they will have to make up the assignments. Prior arrangements can be
made to complete assignments due to an anticipated absence.
Classroom Rules and Regulations
Should any unacceptable behavior occur, a student-teacher conference will be
held. Second occurrence of the unacceptable behavior will result in a
conference with the student, teacher, and parent(s). On the third occurrence
of the unwanted behavior a meeting with the administration, teacher, student,
and parent(s) will be scheduled. The level of intervention is dependent upon
the behavior.
Communication
I welcome all communication via phone, email, or a scheduled meeting.
Email: mariko.takemoto@hilleltorah.org
Phone: (847) 674-6533 Ext. 47