Success!

Fear Fest IV was a smashing success.  Great job fourth graders.  You managed to scare three jeans, a pair of corduroys and a two skirts off.  Each one of you shined in the spotlight.  Thanks for embracing literacy and for showing the world your incredible talents. Have a safe and fun Halloween!!!

Tune in Tomorrow for FFIV in 4D... It's heeee-ere!

Come one, come all!  Tomorrow is the big show.  All parents are encouraged to attend.  Don't forget  your change of pants.

Red Ribbon Week, Day Four: Pajama Time!

Roll out of bed and just keep rolling 'til you get to school.  It's PJ Day!

Room Parents Rock!!!

Dear Mrs. Padilla, Mrs. Musker and Bridget,
Thanks to you, our future is looking very bleak.
Sincerely,
Room 308

Math Test Tomorrow!!!

Roni's Math Tips for Success

Post-Performance Social Plans

We are planning a post-performance social event for the fourth grade.  This is list of items needed and the victims who have volunteered to bring them.

An Erie Look into the Future...

 

Thank you Mrs. Drinkwater for helping us achieve our melancholic vision.

Topic Two Math Test Tuesday!!!!!

The Topic 2 Math Test is on Tuesday.  To review, you can read over the previous lessons, do the exercises in the "Reteach Section" (PP54-57) and test yourself on pages 58-59.  You can access your math book by clicking on the link to Pearson Success Net on the right of this blog.

Good Luck!

Red Ribbon Week, Day Three: Bear Down!!!!!

Monday is Bears Day.  Wear your Bears jersey, shirt, hat or underwear.

Go Bears!  Beat the Panthers.

An Unbelievable Gift

Today was a truly historic day in the fourth grade.  We are the benefactors of an incredibly generous gift.  The McNamara Family has graciously donated 10 new Kindle devices to room 308.  These fabulous devices will enable us to exponentially expand our classroom access to literature. These devices will allow us to leverage technology to genuinely differentiate our reading experiences.  A heartfelt thank you to the McNamara family for helping bring us into the digital age.

Red Ribbon Week: Day Two Wear Something Red

Your Lucky Day is Coming Soon...

Red Ribbon Week, Day One: Wear Your Best Vest Day

Report Card Pick Up Appointments

Report card pick up is scheduled for Tuesday November 13th.  The times will be divided into ten minute increments between 11A-6P with a break between 2:30-3:15.  Fourth Grade Parents, please sign up for one slot using the links below.

Before Break (11-2:30):
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After Break (3:15-6):
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Charcoal Delights

Today, in fine arts, we used charcoal to make spooky drawings for Fear Fest IV in 4D. We had to cover the whole paper in charcoal. Our hands were already messy, and we had only started with the pictures. Then, we had to erase a faint outline to guide with the next step. We had to erase the whole paper except for the picture part. Trust me, our hands covered in charcoal; They were pitch black!!!!! The raven people had to create drawings that would be projected behind them when they were speaking. The rest of us did for the fun of it.
Elena

Adding Decimals by Nora R.

Decision 2012

The Chameleon Wants to Remind You...

Field Trip Slip

If you lose your original, please print this image to "full page".

Election Day Field Trip

The fourth grade has begun studying the electoral process.  As part of our social studies unit, we will be visiting the Museum of Science and Industry on November 6th.  We will watch a performance by the Cinema Academy entitled, "50 States in 60 Minutes".  Watch for the field trip slip today.

Lida Speaks

In Math we learned how to draw pictures to solve equations.  We watched the slideshow.  We did subtraction problems with regrouping.  You first draw a rectangle to represent the total number.  Then below it we drew a rectangle split into two parts: one part represented the number you are subtracting and the other represented the difference.  We learned you can use a letter to represent the missing part of an equation.

Lida

See What's Brewin'

Thank you Mrs. McNamara

Room 308 would like to thank all families for their generous contributions during this very successful Track-a-Thon.  The new computer lab, made possible by your generosity and effort, will allow us to engage in meaningful lessons that stretch far beyond the walls of our beloved school.  Room 308 would like to extend a special thank you to Mrs. McNamara for taking the lead and helping the school achieve such a lofty goal.
Many thanks to all involved.  The parents, teachers, administration and especially the children came together and showed the strength of our unity.

Sincerely,
The Fourth Grade

Ella's Account of the Track-a-thon
"Today we did the track-a-thon.  We did great! On average, we did 17, 18, 19 and even 20 laps! We raised tons of money for the computer lab, a cause that everyone will benefit from.  This year was one of the best track-a-thon years yet! We got hot chocolate and yo-yo's.  It was so much fun!"

Lida's Thoughts About Track-a-thon Day
"Today was the ERGC track-a-thon.  It is a fundraiser where people can sponsor us to run 12 laps.  People can also pay to put writing on the back of our t-shirts.  Every year we vote on a design to put on the front of the track-a-thon t-shirts.  Then on the day of the track-a-thon we walk to River Park and run/walk around the track there.  This year we are raising money for new computers because the ones we currently have are really slow.  Most people enjoy the track-a-thon because we can talk the entire time.  In my opinion it is the best fundraiser."

Elena's Track-a-thon Memories 
Track-a-thon! Whoo!  Team 4th grade rocks!  Track-a-thon was great this year.  There was a VIP Lounge with fruit snacks, yo-yo's, hot chocolate, and I don't even know what else.  Everyone did a great job.  And, gladly, it didn't rain.  Well, it did a little, but it felt good.  When it did there wer ponchos provided by the school.  We got cool shirts with a computer and picture by Cesar in the 3rd grade.  A lot of people got a message on the back of our shirt; something for all of us said 308 is great! Whoo!  P.S.  I think a lot of people had zebra arms.

Eliana's Blog About the Track-a-thon
Today was awesome, we ran some laps.  Some people ran a lot, and some people ran a little.  But, anyway, that was fun.  I ran seventeen!  Now to tell you about it, at the beginning everyone was very excited.  Lots of people ran with Ms. Corbett, she is the third grade teacher, and some ran on their own.  Today was fun.  I am excited for next year.  Also Edison got a new computer lab.  The best part was the VIP section, they has snacks, hot chocolate, and toys.  I love track-a-thon!

Annabel Reports a Track-a-thon Tell-All
Today we had to warm up our feet because it was the track-a-thon.  For those of you who don't know, track-a-thon is a fundraiser for Edison, where students raise money for prizes like homework passes and the VIP Lounge at the actual track.  After the deadline, students go to the River Park Track and run their hearts out.  I personally ran 12 laps, and everyone wanted to do at least that.  If you got into the VIP area you got pretzel sticks, hot chocolate, chocolate sauce, cheddar bunnies, fruit snacks, and more!  Even though it was raining the Edison students and teachers didn't care.  Rooom 308 ran an average of 14 laps.  That is 3.5 miles!  This years prize was a computer lab, and we got it! P.S. That is really great because ours stinks!

Track-A-Thon Tomorrow

Happy 10 Jose!!!!!!!!!!

Picture Day Paparazzi

Say Cheesy!!!!

Watch... If you DARE!

PICTURE DAY!

  Bring your biggest smile.

Wake up early and look beautiful!  Tomorrow is picture day.

What Atticus Learned Today

This morning the class discussed current events, like the Presidential Debate.  After that, we started  illustrations for "The Story of Why...".  We needed create pictures of our animals long, long ago and today.  After recess, we learned how to estimate sums and differences.

Annabel Reports on the Beauty and the Beast Play

Here we see Belle (right) the mother (middle) and the banker (left) in this play, it is a little more modern than you might know. Instead of a father, there was a mother, instead of being lost, the mother was cold, which drew her to the castle. Belle also had a sister, who was spoiled. To add to the family drama, they were basically broke.So, they were going to have their house taken away by the government, until Belle married the Beast at the end. But my job was not only to listen to the play, but look at some details that we could incorporate for future reference. First, I noticed that the play broke through the fourth wall, but we won't put too much of that into our plays. I also noticed that they almost never turned their back to the audience. They also projected their voices to the audience.  This play was very helpful, so don't forget any of these details. See you later!

Ben Reports on the Giant Space Jump!

Check out  Ben's Glog to learn about the 27,000 ft. Space Jump.

"The Story of Why...." Homework

Tonight (10/16/12), you are responsible for completing the FINAL edited draft of your "The Story of Why..." writing assignment.  You may type or write out neatly the final copy.   Be sure to read your story aloud, it will help you to hear any mistakes you may have made. 

Nevermore is Almost Here...

Proofreading Practice

Today in 308 we learned about proofreading. We started to proofread my "story of why" which was about how the cobra got its venom. There are different proofreading marks for different errors and we are starting to use some of them with our own work.
Ozan

Track-a-Thon

The Track-a-Thon is this week Friday.  As you know, our goal for the school is to raise enough money to upgrade our computer lab.  The fourth grade uses the lab 3-4 times a week.  It is used frequently for writing, social studies and math.  Upgrading the lab would benefit us greatly, as the computers in the lab are currently several generations behind our current needs.  So, please support the Track-a-Thon.

Something Vicked This Vay Comes...

David's Welcome

Elizabeth explains the links.

Michael extrapolates Extrapolate 308.