Friday, August 29, 2014

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Did you know that we need to learn at least 1,000 new words each year during school to have a healthy vocabulary?  In third and fourth grade we are happy to report that we have already added 3 new words to our vocabulary! 

Currency – This is money!  Or in general, anything used in exchange for another item.  For example, in Mrs. Moulton’s classroom, BOXTOPS are a form of currency.  10 Boxtops can be exchanged for 1 prize from the prize box.

Transfer – To move from one place to another.  The first day of school brought conversations about Forest Fires and heat transfer.  We read the article, “Battling Blazes” by J. Bubar and the Scholastic News team and conducted a science experiment, “Bubble and Boil,” to make observations about energy and how it can be transferred by heat.

Preference (prefer) – to like one thing better than another.  I am very excited to report that the third and fourth graders are very enthusiastic about mathematics this year!  This makes me J!  Most of the students prefer to do math with a friend or in a small group, not alone. 

Along with building our vocabulary we are learning the “Expectations” of being a third and fourth grader.  For example, this week we have already learned the 3 important line expectations (also known as ‘rules’): Face forward, Stay quiet so we don’t disrupt others, and have a plan for our hands.  We also traveled to the playground with Mr. Resteghini and learned the many playground expectations so that we can all stay safe.

We have had Music, Library, and P.E. this week as well.  In music we sang a song all about the United States.  We will be learning about the Regions of the United States soon.  In Library the students got folders and passwords for the computer and in P.E. there was a lot of running!  The Unified Arts schedule for the year is as follows:

Monday & Friday – P.E. (*sneakers!)

Tuesday – Art (with our new Art Teacher, Mr. Lee)

Wednesday – Music

Thursday – Library and Guidance


This is going to be a great year!