Good afternoon everyone!

I hope everyone enjoyed their night!!!

We had a wonderful time at the indoor playground. I think everyone had lots of fun! We got back just in time for our snack and to pack up. There is no homework, so agendas have been left at school! 

Important information and reminders:

Tomorrow, Friday, May 12 is our annual Track and Field day. All students are expected to participate in all of the events. Please send students to school in their gym uniform along with sunscreen, a hat, water, and running shoes. Big Freezies will be sold during 2:00 and 3:00 for a price of $2.00/Freezie!

A note from Mrs. Smith: The lunch ordering system is now open for June. Please ensure you place your order no later than Friday, May 19 at 4:00 PM. Lunch payment is due by May 23rd 4:00 PM or unfortunately your lunch order will be cancelled for the month of June. Please keep in mind that there are no reimbursements for field trips or absences. You can go online at http://mydigitalmailroom.com/sja/

Language

Today for our in class top 3 Spelling Bee. Congratulations to Manisha, Kira, and Ronit! They will be competing in the Grade 4 SJA Spelling Bee on Tuesday, May 16 beginning at 9:00 AM. Well done! I am very proud of you!

Congratulations to Chelsea, Saanvi, and Tristan who made it to the SJA finals along with Jarniko, Emilia, and Klara! I am so proud of you! Well done! They will be competing in the Grade 5 SJA Spelling Bee on Tuesday, May 16 beginning at 9:00 AM.

Homework – Read for at least 30 minutes

-Frindle activity #4 due Monday, May 15

Math

Today we were at the indoor playground!

Examples of changing fractions and mixed numbers into decimals using HUNDREDTHS:

45/100 = 0.45

2 & 87/100 = 2. 87

1 &9/100 = 1.09

Examples of changing decimals into fractions and mixed numbers using HUNDREDTHS:

2.61 = 2 & 61/100

1.02 = 1 & 2/100

5.99 = 5 & 99/100

Examples of changing fractions and mixed numbers into decimals using TENTHS:

1 & 1/10 = 1.1

3 & 6/10 = 3.6

2 & 4/10 = 1.4

5/10 = 0.5

Examples of changing decimals into fractions and mixed numbers using TENTHS:

1.8 = 1 & 8/10

0.2 = 2/10

7.5 = 7 & 5/10

HINTS:

An improper fraction is more that 1 whole and when the numerator (top number) is bigger than the denominator (bottom number). For example, 7/3.

A mixed number is has a whole number and a fraction. It is another way to write an improper fraction. For example, 2 & 2/3.

We can change an improper fraction into a mixed number and vice versa!

CHANGING AN IMPROPER FRACTION INTO A MIXED NUMBER:

9/4 =

Step 1: Ask yourself how many times does 4 go into 9? The answer is 2.

Step 2: Ask yourself what is 4 (the denominator) x 2 (the answer from step 1) = 8.

Step 3: Take the 9 (the numerator) and – 8 (the answer from step 2)= 1

Answer = 2 & ¼ (the 2 come from step 1, the 1 comes from step 3, and the 4 stays the same as in the original fraction)

**The denominator will not change – it will stay the same**

CHANGING A MIXED NUMBER INTO AN IMPROPER FRACTION:

3 & ¼

Step 1: Multiply the whole number by the denominator (3 x 4 = 12)

Step 2: Add the answer from step one (12) to the numerator

(12 + 1 = 13)

Answer = 13/4

**The denominator will not change – it will stay the same**

Homework – Math Test will take place on Wednesday, May 24

UOI

Today we finished our creation of Monet’s Water Lily! We completed our art piece by using blue watercolours for the water!

Homework –

Working on our paintings!

The finished products!

Have a great night!

Mrs. Hocevar J