Spelling List Contractions

1. we'll
2. I'm
3. I'd
4. you'd
5. I'll
6. we've
7. it's
8. that's
9. what's
10. doesn't
11. he'll
12. she'll
13. they'll
14. they'd
15. he'd
16. would've
17. could've
18. wouldn't
19. shouldn't
20. let's

Challenge:
21. it'll
22. who'll
23. might've
24. mustn't
25. we'd

Newsletter November 17-21

Mrs. Alday’s 4^th Grade News

Week of November 17-21, 2014

This week, we are focusing on:

·         Math – We are multiplying whole numbers by fractions. Please consider purchasing multiplication flash cards to help your child at home.  It’s much easier for them to solve these problems when they know their facts.

·         Reading – We are finishing reading Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing. We are learning how to compare and contrast firsthand and secondhand experiences.

·         Writing – We are learning how differentiate between similes and metaphors.

·         Science – We are learning about electricity and magnets.

Important Dates:

·         November 17-21 – Serving Others Week

·         November 19^th – Title 1 Literacy Night

·         November 21^st – Dollar Dress Down Day!

·         November 25^th – Thanksgiving Feast

·         November 26-30^th – Thanksgiving Break! No school!

Additional Notes:

·         Homework is now assigned in a weekly packet and is due Friday along with the reading log. Students need to be reading for 20 minutes every night.

·         Please have students bring in a sweater to wear inside the classroom.  It gets cold in here pretty fast.  Also, please make sure to bring in water bottles especially on PE days which are Tuesday and Friday.

·         Please monitor your student’s grades on Family Link. The website is https://schoolmaster1asp.tylertech.com/LPA/FamilyLink.

·         Please remember to sign and return your child’s Weekly Behavior Progress Report. Please see me if you have any questions.

·         My blog is now up and running. I will post spelling words and the weekly newsletter at www.mrsaldaysclass.blogspot.com.

·         If you have a question, contact me at dalday@lpatucson.org.

Thank you!

Mrs. Alday

Spelling List 15

1. monkeys
2. flowers
3. friends
4. supplies
5. enemies
6. eyelashes
7. beaches
8. circuses
9. classes
10. taxes
11. tigers
12. holidays
13. delays
14. hobbies
15. memories
16. mysteries
17. ashes
18. bunches
19. glasses
20. suffixes

Challenge:
21. accidents
22. skis
23. injuries
24. libraries
25. couches

Mrs. Alday’s 4^th Grade News

Week of November 3-7, 2014

This week, we are focusing on:

·         Math – We are comparing fractions with like and unlike denominators. Please consider purchasing multiplication flash cards to help your child at home.  It’s much easier for them to solve these problems when they know their facts.

·         Reading – We are reading Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing. We are comparing and contrasting the theme of traditional stories.  

·         Writing – We are learning about prefixes, suffixes and root words.

·         Science – We are learning how to interpret data.

Important Dates:

·         November 11^th – NO SCHOOL! Veteran’s Day

·         November 26-30 – Thanksgiving Break! NO SCHOOL!

·         December 8^th – Field trip to the Desert Museum

Additional Notes:

·         Homework is now assigned in a weekly packet and is due Friday along with the reading log. Students need to be reading for 20 minutes every night.

·         Please have students bring in a sweater to wear inside the classroom.  It gets cold in here pretty fast.  Also, please make sure to bring in water bottles especially on PE days which are Tuesday and Friday.

·         Please monitor your student’s grades on Family Link. The website is https://schoolmaster1asp.tylertech.com/LPA/FamilyLink.

·         Please remember to sign and return your child’s Weekly Behavior Progress Report. Please see me if you have any questions.

·         My blog is now up and running. I will post spelling words and the weekly newsletter at www.mrsaldaysclass.blogspot.com.

·         If you have a question, contact me at dalday@lpatucson.org.

Thank you!

Mrs. Alday

Newsletter Oct. 27-31

Mrs. Alday’s 4^th Grade News

Week of October 27-31, 2014

This week, we are focusing on:

·         Math – We are using models to find equivalent fractions. Please consider purchasing multiplication flash cards to help your child at home.  It’s much easier for them to solve these problems when they know their facts.

·         Reading – We are reading Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing. We are learning the meaning of traditional phrases in the modern day world i.e. Herculean effort.  We are also learning about figurative language.  

·         Writing – We are learning how to properly use commas and quotation marks.

·         Science – We are learning how to interpret data.

Important Dates:

·         October 31^st – End of Cookie Dough Fundraiser

·         October 31^st – Dollar Dress Down Day!

 

Additional Notes:

·         Homework is now assigned in a weekly packet and is due Friday along with the reading log. Students need to be reading for 20 minutes every night.

·         Please have students bring in a sweater to wear inside the classroom.  It gets cold in here pretty fast.  Also, please make sure to bring in water bottles especially on PE days which are Tuesday and Friday.

·         Please monitor your student’s grades on Family Link. The website is https://schoolmaster1asp.tylertech.com/LPA/FamilyLink.

·         Please remember to sign and return your child’s Weekly Behavior Progress Report. Please see me if you have any questions.

·         My blog is now up and running. I will post spelling words and the weekly newsletter at www.mrsaldaysclass.blogspot.com.

·         If you have a question, contact me at dalday@lpatucson.org.

Thank you!

Mrs. Alday

Harvest Fest 2014

Harvest Fest 2014

Dear Parents and Families,

      It is that time of year again to prepare for our Annual Harvest Fest! Harvest Fest is a fun-filled family event where students and their families can dress up, play games, and enjoy spooktacular food.  This year, Harvest Fest will take place on Friday, October 24^th. 

      In order to make this event successful, we need your help.  First, we are in need of candy donations.  The class with the most donations will be rewarded with a party! Second, fourth grade will be having our Spooky Hair and Nails booth.  We will gladly accept any nail polish donations as well as hair spray color.  Also, we are looking for volunteers to help run the booth.  If you are interested in volunteering your time, please send a note to your child’s teacher or sign up outside of Mrs. Alday’s classroom. 

      We appreciate all of your help and we are looking forward to a candy-tastic evening with you all!

Thank you,

The 4^th Grade Teaching Team

Spelling List for the Week of 10/13-10/17

1. station
2. danger
3. April
4. wild
5. behind
6. whole
7. broke
8. drove
9. hide
10. decide
11. vacation
12. cable
13. bacon
14. pint
15. lion
16. smoke
17. remote
18. stole
19. invite
20. arrive


Challenge Words:
21. operation
22. behavior
23. private
24. Rhode Island
25. apologize

Newsletter 10/13-10/17

Mrs. Alday’s 4^th Grade News

Week of October 13-17, 2014

This week, we are focusing on:

• Math – We are focusing on comparing decimals to the hundredths. Please consider purchasing multiplication flash cards to help your child at home.  It’s much easier for them to solve these problems when they know their facts.
• Reading – We are beginning to read Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing. We are focusing on character, setting, and events (plot).  
• Social Studies – We are learning about life in Europe during the Aztec and Incan Empires.  
• Science – We are reviewing all previous standards and testing in Galileo.

Important Dates:

• October 15^th – Cookie Dough Fundraiser begins!
• October 24^th – Harvest Fest
• October 31^st – Dollar Dress Down Day

Additional Notes:

• Homework will now be given in weekly packets. The same amount of work will be given including the reading log.  All homework needs to be returned each Friday. 
• Please make sure to sign up for a parent teacher conference.  
• Please have students bring in a sweater to wear inside the classroom.  It gets cold in here pretty fast.  Also, please make sure to bring in water bottles especially on PE days which are Tuesday and Friday.
• Please monitor your student’s grades on Family Link. The website is https://schoolmaster1asp.tylertech.com/LPA/FamilyLink.
• Please remember to sign and return your child’s Weekly Behavior Progress Report. Please see me if you have any questions.
• My blog is now up and running. I will post spelling words and the weekly newsletter at www.mrsaldaysclass.blogspot.com.
• If you have a question, contact me at dalday@lpatucson.org.

Thank you!

Mrs. Alday

Spelling List Week 9/29-10/3

1.  band
2.  cash
3.  into
4.  river
5.  with
6.  pond
7.  block
8.  forgot
9.  trouble
10.  young
11.  January
12.  blanket
13.  backpack
14.  finger
15.  window
16.  closet
17.  chop
18.  cousin
19.  couple
20.  tough

Challenge:
21.  package
22. Pilgrims
23.  ignored
24.  o'clock
25.  southern

Newsletter 9/29-10/3

Mrs. Alday’s 4^th Grade News

Week of September 29-October 3, 2014

This week, we are focusing on:

·         Math – We are reading, writing, and converting fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions. Please consider purchasing multiplication flash cards to help your child at home.  It’s much easier for them to solve these problems when they know their facts.

·         Reading – We are continuing to read Stuart Little. We are focusing on character, setting, and events (plot).  

·         Writing – We are writing explanatory paragraphs and publishing our work.

·         Science – We are learning about water sources and the difference between climate and weather. We are also learning about the risks and benefits of technology in science.

Important Dates:

·         October 3^rd – END of 1^st Quarter and Field Trip! Please turn your permission slips and money in ASAP! Honors assembly will take place when we return at 1:00 pm.!

Additional Notes:

·         Homework is assigned nightly and due the next day.  Reading logs are due every Friday and are worth 5 points. Students need to be reading for 20 minutes every night.

·         Please have students bring in a sweater to wear inside the classroom.  It gets cold in here pretty fast.  Also, please make sure to bring in water bottles especially on PE days which are Tuesday and Friday.

·         Please monitor your student’s grades on Family Link. The website is https://schoolmaster1asp.tylertech.com/LPA/FamilyLink.

·         Please remember to sign and return your child’s Weekly Behavior Progress Report. Please see me if you have any questions.

·         My blog is now up and running. I will post spelling words and the weekly newsletter at www.mrsaldaysclass.blogspot.com.

·         If you have a question, contact me at dalday@lpatucson.org.

Thank you!

Mrs. Alday

Spelling List September 15-19

1.  tomorrow
2.  borrow
3.  different
4.  supper
5.  matter
6.  written
7.  bottle
8.  ridden
9.  odd
10. bubble
11.  offer
12.  suffer
13.  slippers
14.  grasshopper
15.  worry
16.  current
17.  lettuce
18.  paddle
19.  shudder
20.  hobby

Challenge:
21.  Mississippi
22.  recess
23.  impossible
24.  antennas
25.  allowance

Newsletter September 15-19

Mrs. Alday’s 4^th Grade News

Week of September 15-19, 2014

This week, we are focusing on:

·         Math – We are focusing on using different strategies to divide. We are also solving multi-step word problems that use all four operations. Please consider purchasing multiplication flash cards to help your child at home.  It’s much easier for them to solve these problems when they know their facts.

·         Reading – We are continuing to read Stuart Little. We are reviewing all standards taught since the beginning of the school year.  

·         Writing – We are writing explanatory paragraphs.

·         Science – We are learning about water sources and the difference between climate and weather.

Important Dates:

·         September 19^th – Parents’ Night Out 6-9 p.m.

·         September 23^rd – Pancakes with Mr. Watins 7-8:15 a.m.

·         September 26^th – Dollar Dress Down Day!

·         October 3^rd – END of 1^st Quarter and Field Trip! More info to come!

Additional Notes:

·         Homework – Please remember to make sure your student is completing their homework every night.  If it is not turned in, they will complete it in lunch detention as well as lose points on their grade. Reading logs are due every Friday and are worth 5 points. Students need to be reading for 20 minutes every night.

·         Please have students bring in a sweater to wear inside the classroom.  It gets cold in here pretty fast.  Also, please make sure to bring in water bottles especially on PE days which are Tuesday and Friday.

·         Please monitor your student’s grades on Family Link. The website is https://schoolmaster1asp.tylertech.com/LPA/FamilyLink.

·         Please remember to sign and return your child’s Weekly Behavior Progress Report. Please see me if you have any questions.

·         My blog is now up and running. I will post spelling words and the weekly newsletter at www.mrsaldaysclass.blogspot.com.

·         If you have a question, contact me at dalday@lpatucson.org.

Thank you!

Mrs. Alday

Spelling Words Sept. 8-12

1.  shown
2.  short
3.  punish
4.  March
5.  chapter
6.  watch
7.  kitchen
8.  whatever
9.  anywhere
10.  whenever
11.  shelter
12.  flashlight
13.  trash
14.  chocolate
15.  church
16.  pitcher
17.  catcher
18.  wheat
19.  awhile
20.  somewhere

Challenge Words:
21.  squash
22.  champion
23.  touchdown
24.  crutches
25.  wherever

Multiplication Strategies Help

Hello families!  We having been working on multiplication for the past week and will be continuing into this week.  Common core requires us to teach your child multiple ways to multiply in addition to the traditional way.  The methods that I will be teaching in class are the partial products method, the box method, and the lattice method.  I have attached a few links that might be able to help you at:

PARTIAL PRODUCTS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-6Owg7joIQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xmsEtyOB10


BOX METHOD

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0-a4GLXT-Y


LATTICE MULTIPLICATION

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cijuPxHgZAA

Weekly Newsletter September 1st-5th

Mrs. Alday’s 4^th Grade News

Week of September 1-5, 2014

This week, we are focusing on:

·         Math – We are focusing on using different strategies to multiply 4 digits x 1 digit and 2 digits x 2 digits. We are also solving multi-step word problems that use all four operations. Please consider purchasing multiplication flash cards to help your child at home.  It’s much easier for them to solve these problems when they know their facts.

·         Reading – We are continuing to read Stuart Little. We are working on how to interpret graphic features from informational text.   

·         Writing – We are working on developing literary responses to text that includes details and evidence.

·         Science – We are continuing on focusing on how to classify vertebrates as well as naming plant and animal adaptations.

Important Dates:

·         September 5^th – Progress Reports Out

·         September 9^th – Picture Day (Must wear uniforms)

·         September 11^th – Skate Country 6-8 p.m.

·         September 19^th – Parents’ Night Out 6-9 p.m.

·         September 23^rd – Pancakes with Mr. Watins 7-8:15 a.m.

Additional Notes:

·         Homework – Please remember to make sure your student is completing their homework every night.  If it is not turned in, they will complete it in lunch detention as well as lose points on their grade. Reading logs are due every Friday and are worth 5 points. Students need to be reading for 20 minutes every night.

·         Please have students bring in a sweater to wear inside the classroom.  It gets cold in here pretty fast.  Also, please make sure to bring in water bottles especially on PE days which are Tuesday and Friday.

·         Please monitor your student’s grades on Family Link. The website is https://schoolmaster1asp.tylertech.com/LPA/FamilyLink.

·         Please remember to sign and return your child’s Weekly Behavior Progress Report. Please see me if you have any questions.

·         My blog is now up and running. I will post spelling words and the weekly newsletter at www.mrsaldaysclass.blogspot.com.

·         If you have a question, contact me at dalday@lpatucson.org.

Thank you!

Mrs. Alday

Spelling Words 9/1-9/5

Hi everyone! I hope you had a nice Labor Day weekend! Here are the spelling words for this week (September 2nd - September 5th):

1.  smaller
2.  smallest
3.  larger
4.  largest
5.  happier
6. happiest
7.  hotter
8.  hottest
9.  sadder
10. saddest
11.  deeper
12.  deepest
13.  closer
14.  closest
15.  scarier
16.  scariest
17.  funnier
18.  funniest
19.  fatter
20.  fattest

Challenge words:
21.  weirder
22.  weirdest
23.  gentler
24.  gentlest
25.  angrier
26.  angriest

Spelling Words 8/25-8/29

1.  happened
2.  happening
3.  opened
4. opening
5.  danced
6.  dancing
7.  studied
8.  studying
9.  stopped
10.  stopping
11.  chased
12.  chasing
13.  worried
14.  worrying
15.  dried
16.  drying
17.  robbed
18.  robbing
19.  slipped
20.  slipping

First Post of the 2014-2015 School Year!

Welcome! Here is this week's newsletter and important information about Beyond Textbooks:

Mrs. Alday’s 4^th Grade News

Week of August 25-29, 2014

This week, we are focusing on:

·         Math – We are focusing on using different strategies to multiply 4 digits x 1 digit and 2 digits x 2 digits. We are also solving multi-step word problems that use all four operations. Please consider purchasing multiplication flash cards to help your child at home.  It’s much easier for them to solve these problems when they know their facts.

·         Reading – We are continuing to read Stuart Little. We are working on finding the main idea in expository text and summarizing the text.   

·         Social Studies – We are working on describing pre-historic cultures in Arizona.

·         Science – We are focusing on how to classify vertebrates as well as naming plant and animal adaptations.

Important Dates:

·         August 25^th-29^th – Book Fair

·         August 27^th – Open House from 6-8 p.m.

·         August 29^th – Dollar Dress Down Day! Bring your dollar and dress down! All money goes back to our class.

Additional Notes:

·         Homework – Please remember to make sure your student is completing their homework every night.  If it is not turned in, they will complete it in lunch detention as well as lose points on their grade. Reading logs are due every Friday and are worth 5 points. Students need to be reading for 20 minutes every night.

·         Please have students bring in a sweater to wear inside the classroom.  It gets cold in here pretty fast.  Also, please make sure to bring in water bottles especially on PE days which are Tuesday and Friday.

·         Please monitor your student’s grades on Family Link. The website is https://schoolmaster1asp.tylertech.com/LPA/FamilyLink.

·         I’m sorry.  I have been under the weather and did not have time to fill out the Weekly Behavior Progress Report this past week. Please see me if you have any questions.

·         If you have a question, contact me at dalday@lpatucson.org.

Thank you!

Mrs. Alday

 

 

 

 

 

Beyond Textbooks and Targeted Tutoring:

 

          This year, our school has decided to partner with Vail School District and therefore we have acquired Beyond Textbooks.  Beyond Textbooks is an amazing curriculum calendar for teachers to follow with tons of resources for teachers to use in the classroom with students.

 

The way it works is that teachers get to focus on one to two standards a week in the classroom.  At the end of the 1^st week (Friday), the teacher will give a short five question assessment on the standard.  Depending on their score, students will either go to a reteach class or an enrichment class the following week every day from 2:30-3:00.  Students who score a 4 or 5 will go to the enrichment class.  Students who score a 3 or less will go to the reteach class. 

 

At the end of the 2^nd week, students in reteach will take a second assessment.  It is very important to understand that “reteach” is not a punishment for students.  It is a way to give students the extra help that they need and deserve.  If at the end of the second week students still do not pass the second assessment, they will have to attend Targeted Tutoring after school.  This is a mandatory time where your student will stay from 3:30-4:30 M, T, Th, and F working with one of our 4^th grade teachers in a more one on one setting. 

 

We are extremely excited to launch this new program and to help our students be the best that they can be! If you have any questions, please feel free t0 ask your child’s teacher or our assistant principal, Mr. Emory.  Thank you so much for your support with this program.

 

The 4^th Grade Teaching Team