Teachers Notes

Our field trip today was fantastic. The play was outstanding.

 

Conferences

As a reminder, Parent Teacher Conferences will be held in coming up fast.  I am excited to share your student's progress thus far, as well as the goals they have for continued progress.  (Remember we want your student present at conferences to share their achievements and goals.) 

 

This year's conferences will be held:  Wednesday, November 20th  at 5:00pm-8:00pm, Monday, November 25th   at 12:00pm-8:00pm, and Tuesday, November 26th at  8:00am-11:00am 

  

Please contact your teacher or the main office if you have any questions or concerns.

 

Yearbook

Coventry's 2019-2020 yearbook orders can now be placed. The price of this year's yearbook is $13.54. To purchase a yearbook please go to https://tr5.treering.com/validate and enter your school’s passcode:101416421426234. 

Math

We have jumped in to long division, we are catching on. The children are working hard and understanding the process. Remember the multiplication facts are very important, Keep practicing your facts.

 

Language Arts

We continue to work on our narrative writing. We’re using the plot line to focus on the rising action, climax, and resolution. Your child will be typing the story on a Google Doc and then will piece it together in a small bound book. These should be wonderful to read. 

 

Science

We have made many observations on our mock rock.  What is your rock made of????? This week we are working on finding what was in your rock. 

November

11 Veteran’s Day

20 Early Release Day - NGSS

     Reports Available on ParentVue

     Parent/Teacher Conf. 5-8

25 Parent/Teacher Conf. 12-8

26 Parent Teacher Conf. 8-11

December

5 4th and 5th Grade Choir Concert

10 5th Grade Band Concert 7pm @Coventry

 

Conference

As a reminder, Parent Teacher Conferences will be held in November.  I am excited to share your student's progress thus far, as well as the goals they have for continued progress.  (Remember we want your student present at conferences to share their achievements and goals.) 

 

This year's conferences will be held:

 

                                     Wednesday, November 20th      5:00pm-8:00pm

                                     Monday, November 25th    12:00pm-8:00pm

                                     Tuesday, November 26th 8:00am-11:00am

 

Please log in to ParentVue and choose CONFERENCE from the left hand menu to choose a day and time that works for you and your student(s).  (If you have more than one student you will have to select each student separately to choose a date a time for a conference.) Your response will be automatically submitted to the teacher, while at the same time marking that time slot filled. (The time slots visible when you login are the only time slots currently available.) If you need to change the time of your conference, log back in to ParentVue, choose CONFERENCE, unselect your current time which will then allow you to choose a new time.

 

If you would like to have an encore (Art, LMC, Music, PE or STEM), speech, reading teacher, or social worker included in your conference, please contact your child's homeroom teacher so she can make arrangements for that individual to be present.  

Please contact your teacher or the main office if you have any questions or concerns.

 

Yearbook

Coventry's 2019-2020 yearbook orders can now be placed. The price of this year's yearbook is $13.54. To purchase a yearbook please go to https://tr5.treering.com/validate and enter your school’s passcode:101416421426234. A 10% discount will be applied if your yearbook order is placed by October 31st.

 

Teacher Note

We had so much fun during our Halloween party. Thank you so much to those that volunteered their time for our crafts and games. 

 

Math

We took the Chapter 2 math test this morning and we have a good grasp of multiplication.  Our next chapter will be covering division. We will be using the traditional, long-division method. 

 

Language Arts

The class is working on narrative writing. We studied a plot line. We are focused on the rising action, climax, and resolution. Your child will be typing the story on a Google Doc and then will piece it together in a small bound book. These should be wonderful to read. Also, we finished reading Winn Dixie. Most kids found a connection with the character, India Opal. 

 

Science

Do you know what a rock is? The class will be focusing on this question with an investigation on a mock rock next week. Also, your child is welcome to bring in their personal rock collections for the class to observe. 

 

 

Conference

As a reminder, Parent Teacher Conferences will be held in November.  I am excited to share your student's progress thus far, as well as the goals they have for continued progress.  (Remember we want your student present at conferences to share their achievements and goals.) 

 

This year's conferences will be held:

 

                                     Wednesday, November 20th      5:00pm-8:00pm

                                     Monday, November 25th    12:00pm-8:00pm

                                     Tuesday, November 26th 8:00am-11:00am

 

Please log in to ParentVue and choose CONFERENCE from the left hand menu to choose a day and time that works for you and your student(s).  (If you have more than one student you will have to select each student separately to choose a date a time for a conference.) Your response will be automatically submitted to the teacher, while at the same time marking that time slot filled. (The time slots visible when you login are the only time slots currently available.) If you need to change the time of your conference, log back in to ParentVue, choose CONFERENCE, unselect your current time which will then allow you to choose a new time.

 

If you would like to have an encore (Art, LMC, Music, PE or STEM), speech, reading teacher, or social worker included in your conference, please contact your child's homeroom teacher so she can make arrangements for that individual to be present.  

Please contact your teacher or the main office if you have any questions or concerns.

 

Yearbook

Coventry's 2019-2020 yearbook orders can now be placed. The price of this year's yearbook is $13.54. To purchase a yearbook please go to https://tr5.treering.com/validate and enter your school’s passcode:101416421426234. A 10% discount will be applied if your yearbook order is placed by October 31st.

 

Teacher Note

Please remember to check your child’s home folder and assignment notebook. 

Halloween

We look forward to celebrating the traditions of the fall season at school and thank you in advance for working with us. Here are a few reminders in preparation for Halloween. As you and your child plan a costume for the school day, please keep in mind the following:

 

• Your child should bring his/her costume to school in a bag on October 31, 2018.
• Students may not wear costumes or make-up that may be frightening or inappropriate for elementary age children. We reserve the right to alter student costumes if we deem them inappropriate.
• Children will need to change into their costume without assistance and only have a short time to get costumes on or off.  It’s best to keep your costume simple for school.
• For safety reasons we are asking that all pointed or sharp objects be left at home to wear with their costume at another time.
• Please remember that students are not allowed to bring any type of play weapon to school as part of their costume.
• The students and staff will have a short parade walking around the school beginning at 2:15. (Weather Permitting). Parents are welcome to attend the parade.

 

Thank you for your support. Your cooperation in making Halloween fun, safe and organized for our children is greatly appreciated.

Math

We have completed several multiplication quizzes. The unit 2 math test will be next Friday. Please remember your child can practice math at home using the computer programs Reflex and Freckle. Your child’s passwords are glued inside of their assignment notebook. 

Language Arts

We read about hurricanes this week and read the story, Thunder Cake. We summarized stories and identified the point of view. In fourth grade we introduce third person limited POV and third person omniscient (all knowing). 

Social Studies

We finished the Northeast. Next week we will begin studying rocks and minerals during science. 

 

October 

31 Halloween Parade 

Yearbook

Coventry's 2019-2020 yearbook orders can now be placed. The price of this year's yearbook is $13.54. To purchase a yearbook please go to https://tr5.treering.com/validate and enter your school’s passcode:101416421426234. A 10% discount will be applied if your yearbook order is placed by October 31st.

 

Teacher Note

Please remember to check your child’s home folder and assignment notebook. 

Halloween

We look forward to celebrating the traditions of the fall season at school and thank you in advance for working with us. Here are a few reminders in preparation for Halloween. As you and your child plan a costume for the school day, please keep in mind the following:

 

• Your child should bring his/her costume to school in a bag on October 31, 2018.
• Students may not wear costumes or make-up that may be frightening or inappropriate for elementary age children. We reserve the right to alter student costumes if we deem them inappropriate.
• Children will need to change into their costume without assistance and only have a short time to get costumes on or off.  It’s best to keep your costume simple for school.
• For safety reasons we are asking that all pointed or sharp objects be left at home to wear with their costume at another time.
• Please remember that students are not allowed to bring any type of play weapon to school as part of their costume.
• The students and staff will have a short parade walking around the school beginning at 2:15. (Weather Permitting). Parents are welcome to attend the parade.

 

Thank you for your support. Your cooperation in making Halloween fun, safe and organized for our children is greatly appreciated.

Math

The kids are beginning to understand multi-digit multiplication. It definitely takes time. Here’s a math antics video showing the shortcut method we have been practicing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ5qLWP3Fqo

 

Language Arts

This week we learned about metaphors and we are posting our tornado blogs on Seesaw. 

 

Social Studies

We continue to study the Northeast. I passed out a packet with flashcards for practicing the states and capitals. We will practice in class too with the program Kahoot. The quiz on this region will be next Thursday. I also let your child know that I have plenty of map practice sheets if they need them. 

October 

21 Board Meeting 7pm

23 Early Release Day

25 Picture Retakes

31 Halloween Parade 

5:10-6:15  Dunk Tank 

6:15  Doors Open 

7:00-8:30 Movie 

 

Teacher update

Conference Information

As a reminder, Parent Teacher Conferences will be held in November.  I am excited to share your student's progress thus far, as well as the goals they have for continued progress.  (Remember we want your student present at conferences to share their achievements and goals.) 

 

This year's conferences will be held:

 

                                     Wednesday, November 20th      5:00pm-8:00pm

                                     Monday, November 25th    12:00pm-8:00pm

                                     Tuesday, November 26th 8:00am-11:00am

 

Please log in to ParentVue and choose CONFERENCE from the left hand menu to choose a day and time that works for you and your student(s).  (If you have more than one student you will have to select each student separately to choose a date a time for a conference.) Your response will be automatically submitted to the teacher, while at the same time marking that time slot filled. (The time slots visible when you login are the only time slots currently available.) If you need to change the time of your conference, log back in to ParentVue, choose CONFERENCE, unselect your current time which will then allow you to choose a new time.

 

If you would like to have an encore (Art, LMC, Music, PE or STEM), speech, reading teacher, or social worker included in your conference, please contact your child's homeroom teacher so she can make arrangements for that individual to be present.  

Please contact your teacher or the main office if you have any questions or concerns.

Language Arts

This week we started our second Unit of Study.  We are reading about Tornadoes. We are learning to take notes and do research. We will be writing a “blog like” paper  about being in a tornado. This will be shared on Seesaw.

Math

We have begun the multiplication journey.  This chapter teachers multiplying two digits by one digit numbers and two digit by two. This can be difficult if the students do not  know their multiplication facts. Knowing your facts is real important. Please keep practicing facts at home.

 

Important Dates

 

October

4 Movie Night

14 No School

15 PTA Meeting

21 Board Meeting 7pm

Teacher Message

The class previewed the bookfair today. Our class can purchase books on October 3rd. Thanks for working on the Coventry fundraiser. Movie night will be on October 4th. 

 

Math

The class is working on unit 2. This unit is focused on multiplication. If your child does not know how to multiply 2-digit numbers times a 2-digit number, they soon will. Completing homework is very important for extra practice. We review the homework every morning, so please make sure your child is prepared. Thanks for your help!

 

Language Arts 

This week we explored new reading apps. I introduced MyOn News and Kids A-Z. The nice thing about these programs is that they are geared to your child’s reading level and they have comprehension questions after the story.  

 

Social Studies

The class learned how our country is a “melting pot.” We studied how people settled the US. We are discussing other countries contributions. 

 

Teacher Message

We have completed the round of Fastbridge testing for the fall. The students did great!!

 

 

Please remember to check with your child to see if they have working headp

hones at school. They are necessary. Thanks for your help. 

 

Please check out the fundraiser information I sent home. Fundraiser due Friday 27th.

Math

We finished Chapter 1 and took the test today. Next week we will be starting Chapter 2 which will begin covering Multiplication, looking at different models and algebraic notation.  

 

In the students assignment notebook they have access codes needed to explore some of the computer programs we use here at school.  They can use these programs at home to practice. Fact practice is an important part of this chapter. 

 

Reflex Login     Freckle login

 

Language Arts

This week we read a story called Riding Freedom.  We then wrote a summary about the story.  Giving enough information, but not everything is a tough skill.

Johnny Appleseed Day

September 26th is actually Johnny Appleeeds birthday.  We had a blast today making applesauce and learning about different apples. We discovered that there are many different kinds and very different flavors. We tried 7 different kinds of apples. Please ask your child which was their favorite. 

• Honeycrisp
• Gala
• Granny Smith
• Washington Rave
• Gingergold
• Fiji
• Golden Delicious

Social Studies

We have been reading Chapter 2 and 3 and learning about the many different people that make up America.

 

 

Thank you so much for coming last night to parent night. It was so nice to meet all of you.  If you were not able to attennd last night, we have put the information in your childs homefolder.

We are off to a wonderful start.

 

 

Important Dates

September 

18 Picture Day

25 Early Release Day- Dismissal 2:00pm

27 PBIS Assembly

 

 

 

 

 

 

Teacher Message

Welcome to fourth grade.

Look for the weekly update to see what we are doing!

We completed our first round of MAP testing. We will take these tests once more in the winter. Sometimes for computer work we need headphones. Please double check with your child to see if their headset is working and if they have some. 

 

Math         

 

The year started off with learning place value, rounding, and reading large numbers. We are focusing on some newer terms called standard form and expanded notation. Here is an example below. 

 

89,345

Standard Form: 89,345

Expanded Form: 80,000 +9,000+300+40+5

Word Form: eighty nine thousand, three hundred forty-five

We continue to study place value in unit 1. We worked on adding and subtracting large numbers and estimation this week. I have plenty of grid paper your child can use at home as well. Just have your child let me know and I can send home a bunch. We will use grid paper for aligning our long division problems later on. 

 

I will be signing students up for a fact practice program called Reflex. They may have used this last year. They can practice facts on the weekends too. Your child’s password will be glued inside of their assignment notebook. Here’s the link to get there. Reflex Login

 

Language Arts     

 

Last week we read several great stories this week. We read a book about Jackie Robinson and how his teammates impacted his life. We read a book called A Bad Case of Stripes and the kids worked on summarizing it. We also read Chicken Sunday. You will have to ask your child what that one was about.

This week we read a great narrative nonfiction story about a hippo and a tortoise. You may have heard about these true life animals, Owen and Mzee. Here’s a quick clip to see how these friends interact. https://vimeo.com/24175704. Your child identified their character traits using text evidence. 

 

Social Studies

Students created slideshows on the four social scientists we have been studying. They included a definition for each and artifact images. 

Don't forget Parents Night is September 12th, 2019 at 6:00pm