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Thank you.
If you need to contact me please e-mail at
kirstin.burke@wappingersschools.org or call me at school: 298-5240
Welcome to 4th grade!
The assignment planner book should be coming home every day and be signed
every night. The students have plenty of time to fill in their planner in the
morning and then check and highlight the assignments for homework.
See announcements for important information about September academics and the
homework policy.
Monday, January 4, 2009 Day 3
New library books are coming home
Math: Complete page 184-185 #'s 2-36 (even) This was classwork.
Complete DDx sheet.
Word Study: Complete Unit 13 3x each. Know the definitions.
Unit 13-- ou/ow words
1) bounty--a lot of some particular item 2)
2) scoundrel--mean-spirited person
3) pout--grumpy/bratty/whiny
4) outrage--mad in disbelief/furious
5) foundry--iron/metal is mined--Beacon Foundry
6) astound--to shock
7) plow--dig the land for farming
8) vow--a promise
9) howl--a cry from a wolf
10) prowl--stealthily and quietly walk around
11) power--King George was in power/ruled
12) town--place where people live/smaller than a city
13) trousers--slacks/pants
14) mouth--the beginning of the digestive tract
15) sprout--to grow (verb), a small plant (noun)
16) gown--a dress
17) fowl-- a chicken, a bird
18) foul-- a ball that goes out of bounds
19) towel--a cloth to dry
20) oust--to move/get rid of
Reading: Complete RC 22 sheet.
Science: Memorize all digestive tract parts and functions. Plus all mouth
parts. Plus good nutrition/food pyramid information. Test is Friday.
Tuesday, January 5, 2009 Day 4
Math: Complete page 186-187 #'s 1-12 and 8-10 sheet. Ch 8. Test is Friday.
Reading: RC 23 sheet
Word Study: Complete sentences. Remember to connect to social studies and
science lessons.
Science test is Friday. Digestive tract and nutrition
Wednesday, January 6, 2009 Day 5
Math: Complete class work practice and long division sheet. Ch. 8 test is
Frdiay.
Reading: RC 24 sheet
Word Study: ABC order
Science test is Friday. Digestive tract and nutrition
Thursday, January 7, 2009 Day 6
Math: Complete class work practice and long division sheet. Ch. 8 test is
tomorrow.
Word Study: Study Unit 13 words. Test is tomorrow.
Science test is tomorrow. Digestive and nutrition.
Friday, January 8, 2009 Day 1
Read each day.
Drill addition, subtraction, and multiplication facts.
Have a great weekend!!!
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Your child must come to school each day will pencils, homework, and a signed
planner.
Your child should be spending approximately 30 minutes a day on homework (this
time should also include reading the comprehension sheets and/or reading for
enjoyment). Daily homework is one math sheet and one reading/ELA assignment
that may connect to social studies or science.
If your child is struggling with time management and/or the assignments please
let me know as soon as possible.
Always look for words to be studied each week for spelling and content area
vocabulary. Spelling and vocabulary quizzes are each Friday.
A Friday math quiz is given weekly based on the lessons for the week.
Unit tests will have a study guide sent home a week prior to the test date.
All quizzes and tests are to be signed by a parent or guardian the night they
are sent home. This will really help us to communicate and help your child
succeed.
Thank you for all of your support and I look forward to a fabulous year!!!
************To my students: Here's a fun On-Line Assignment*****************
First you have to read the Teacher Section of my Website. Go for it and
then
complete this fun "Quiz".
Fun "Quiz" What Did You Learn About Your Teacher from her biography?
Directions: On a piece of paper write your name and date and then answer
the
following questions.
1. Search and find out what high school Mrs. Burke graduated from?
(clue: Go Patriots!)
2. How many years has Mrs. Burke taught?
3. What is her favorite food?
4. What is she allergic to?
5. How do you know she is married?
(clue: there are two answers to this question)
6. What college did she get her Bachelor's of Science from?
7. Where does Mrs. Burke live?
8. What is Mrs. Burke's son's name? And how old is he?
9. Does she have a pet? If yes, what is it and what is its name?
10. Which college did she attend to complete her Master's in Special
Education?
11. What instruments does Mrs. Burke play?
Bonus: What sports team does she like?
I hope you had fun learning a little about me. I am looking forward to
learning more about you throughout the rest of this year. Then you can
"quiz" me. See you in school!
