Good afternoon everyone!

I hope everyone enjoyed their night!!! This week is Spirit Week at Carter's school. Yesterday was twin day - he and his friend dressed in dark pants and red shirts. Today was crazy hair day! 

Important information and reminders:

A note from Mrs. Kerr and the MYP students: MYP students have been working very hard over the past little while working on their annual Shakespeare play ‘The Taming of the Shrew.’ It is time for them to show off their hard work. ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ will take place on Wednesday, May 10 at 7:30 PM. Doors will open at 7:00 PM. We will be watching the show tomorrow afternoon!

Thursday, May 11 is our Spring Fundraiser trip to the indoor playground. We will be leaving at 12 and will return around 3. Please send students in their gym uniform. Those who are not attending will stay back at the school.

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 we read chapter 12 of Frindle and began our 4^th activity. Everyone is doing a great job on the activities! The Grade 4's also practiced for Spelling Bee

The top 3 Grade 4 spellers will be chosen on Thursday, May 11 to compete in our SJA Spelling Bee competition. We will start sharply at 9 AM!

I have sent home spelling lists from the grade above. If we run out of words, we go the next level. Therefore, Grade 4 spellers will go to Grade 5 words and Grade 5 spellers will go to Grade 6!

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 SJA Spelling Bee on Tuesday, May 16!

Homework – Read for at least 30 minutes

-Frindle activity #4 due Monday, May 8

-Practice Spelling Bee

Practicing for Spelling Bee!

Math

Today we began looking at decimals. In particular, we studied Tenths! A . between numbers represents a decimal. Numbers to the left of the decimal = whole numbers (2.). Numbers to the right of the decimal = the part (.2). Place values comes into play with decimals. One number before the decimal are the ones. Two numbers before the decimal are called tens. Three numbers before the decimal are called hundreds. One number after the decimal is called tenths. Two numbers after the decimal are hundredths. Three numbers after the decimal are thousandths. 

Examples of changing fractions and mixed numbers into decimals:

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:

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 – MMS pg 128-129

UOI

Today we examined Zentagle art. Zentangle art incorporates lines, figures, and shapes. So fun!

Homework – Please bring in an 8 x 10 picture frame by Wednesday

-Finish Zentangle art

The beginning!

The middle1

The End!

Our Picasso faces!

Our poetry hall!

Have a great night!

Mrs. Hocevar J