Homework, Wednesday, 31st January

Maths: Practice 12-3; Fractions and Decimals; Enrichment 12-3 Shady Spots
Science: Chapter test tomorrow. Review as necessary.

"Super Blue Blood Moon" tonight!  If we are lucky enough for the clouds to clear tonight, we will be able to see the lunar eclipse. This eclipse is special, as it is a Super Moon–the moon is closer to Earth than usual, making it appear larger– it is also a Blue Moon– the second full moon in one month– AND it will be a Blood Moon– the eclipse will cause the moon to appear orange/red in colour.  Watch this video to learn more:
Mystery Doug: How often do lunar eclipses happen?

The eclipse is due to begin at 6:51pm this evening, with the maximum eclipse to occur at 9:30pm. It will end at 12:08am.  Click here for more details.

Let's hope the clouds clear!

Art: Here is today's instructional video:

Homework, Tuesday, 30th January

Maths: Practice 12-2 Comparing and Ordering Decimals; Enrichment 12-2 Do We Decimal?
Spelling: Review List 15  Click here for Spelling City  Click here for Quizlet 

List 15 –  (Compound Words)

Core Words

railroad	airport	seat belt	everywhere
homesick	understand	background	anything
ninety-nine	already	fireplace	ourselves
all right	forever	breakfast	whenever
everything	meanwhile	afternoon	make-believe

Challenge Words             

landmark

nationwide

postscript

motorcycle

handkerchief

Advanced / Tier 3   Click here for Spelling City quizzes and activities

courtyard	science fiction	light-year	knapsack
flash bulb	field trip	poison ivy	loose-leaf
toothache	somehow	whoever	downcast
downfall	downtown	supermarket	submarine
however	whomever	birdbath	whirlwind

Homework, Monday. 29th January

Maths: Practice 12-1 Decimal Place Value; Enrichment 12-1 Decimal Patterns
Reading: Read The Stranger pp.300-317  mp3 below:

Student of the Week, Week 20

Congratulations to Ryan!

Ryan always shows a lot of ability, but this week we saw some of his best work as he increased his work ethic and improved his focus. Ryan was especially impressive in his presentation of his Book Promotion.  Well done, Ryan– keep it up!

Short Circuit Interactives

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Week 20

Dear Parents and Students,

Semester One has come to an end, and we have enjoyed a busy and successful Literacy Week to finish up the term. We have had Readers' Theatre in Performing Arts, as well as in Science, Caves Bookstore once again held a stall in our foyer, and on Wednesday, we all enjoyed a colourful day as we dressed up as Disney-related book and film characters. These were just some of the activities we enjoyed this week. You can find a link to photos taken during the week at the end of this post.

In Maths, completed Topic 11, which was an extension of what we have been learning about fractions. Our test was held on Thursday, and on Friday, we began Topic 12. This topic is a study of fractions, so once again, we all need to be paying close attention to the newer material. This is another short topic, with the test due to take place on Tuesday, 6^th February.

A short note to parents in regards to tests– please ensure that all tests and assignments bearing the Parent's Signature stamp are returned to school with your signature. The signing and checking is to ensure that you are up-to-date with your child's progress, and your signature shows me that you have seen the results of each test and assignment. A number of tests have not been returned recently. I hope that they can all be signed and returned soon.

In our Literacy Workshop, all of the hard work we have done on our Book Promotion came into fruition as we enjoyed some high-quality presentations on Thursday and Friday. We also spent some time designing storyboards inspired by short movies from Pixar. Next week, we will return to our regular schedule, and we will begin with a story from our next reading theme: That's Amazing!

In Science, we continued to build circuits, including a parallel circuit, and a circuit with a switch. A link to photos of our investigations can be found below. We also kept to the literacy theme with a Readers' Theatre script about Benjamin Franklin and his study of lightning. Our Physical Science Unit will come to a close next week, with a minor test to take place on Thursday.

In Social Studies, we began our study of the American Southeast, beginning with the geography of the area. We also managed to tie in our literacy theme with an investigation of Sequoyah, a native of the region who developed a written form of his language, along with his young daughter, Anyokah. We will look at the history of the region next week.

The closing of this semester finds us saying goodbye to one of our classmates. Harry is returning to Korea for the next semester, after several years at HIS. Harry, we will miss your enthusiastic assistance in group assignments and your energetic contribution to the class atmosphere. We wish you all the best of luck at your next school

Next week begins the second semester. I hope you all have a restful weekend, and I will see you all back again on Monday!

Important Dates:

   Mon, 29^th Jan:     First day of Semester 2

   Thu, 1^st Feb:        Science test – Chapter 3

   Fri, 2^nd Feb:         Maths test – Topic 12

   5^th – 9^th Feb:        Chinese Week

   14^th – 20^th Feb:    Chinese New Year Vacation

   Wed, 28^th Feb:     2/28 Peace Memorial Day

   Fri, 2^nd Mar:        Lantern Festival

   Mon, 5^th Mar:      Semester 2 Clubs commence

Click here for the 4C Literacy Week photo album

Click here for 4C Physical Science: Electricity photo album

Homework, Thursday, 25th January

Maths: Practice 11-4 Draw a Picture and Write an Equation; Enrichment 11-4 Crazy Quilt
Literacy: Complete your storyboard

Reminder: Caves book sale tomorrow. Bring money if you plan to buy books.

Homework, Wednesday, 24th January

Maths:  Review Topic 4 - Test tomorrow  pp. 262-263  (Extra Practice pp.264-265) Answers below
Literacy: Complete your Book Promotion trifold. Practise your oral presentation. Due tomorrow!

Topic 11 Practice Test Answers

1. B      2. A     3. D     4. D     5. C      6. B      7. C      8. B      9. D     10. A   11. C    12. A  

Topic 11 Extra Practice Answer Key

Set A 1.      3/7 2.      2/5 3.      ¾ 4.      3/10 5.      ½ 6.      1/3 7.      1 8.      2/13 9.      1/3 10.   5/6

Set B 1.       11/12 2.       14/15 3.       4/9 4.       5/12 5.       7/8 6.       7/9 7.       1 8.       ¾ 9.       ½ 10.    7/12 11.    7/12 12.    5/6

Set C 1.      3/8 2.      ¼ 3.      1/6 4.      1/5 5.      3/10 6.      2/3 7.      ¾ 8.      4/9 9.      1/5 10.   1/6

Set D 1.     ¼ - 1/8 = 1/8 mile farther 2.     9/12 – 2/3 = 1/12 foot taller

Homework, Tuesday, 23rd January

Maths: Practice 11-3 Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators; Enrichment 11-3 Fraction Action
Literacy: Are you ready to publish tomorrow?
Science: Click here if you would like to try the Parallel Circuit virtual lab
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Homework, Monday, 22nd January

Maths: Practice 11-1 Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators;
Practice 11-2 Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators; 
Click here for extra help and practice in adding fractions with unlike denominators
Spelling: Review List 14   Click here for list and link

Week 19

Dear Parents and Students,

This week has been a busy one, including three birthdays. Jasmine’s and Miwa’s tenth birthdays were this week, and Kigen will also turn ten next Friday. We celebrated with pizza and goody bags. The party was a bittersweet one, as we also treated it as a bon voyage for Harry, who will be leaving us at the end of next week to return to Korea.

In Maths this week, we finished Topic 10 with a topic test on Thursday. We have already begun Topic 11, which continues to investigate fractions and how to add and subtract them. This is a very short topic, and we will complete it on Wednesday, with a test to take place on Thursday.

In our Literacy Workshop, we have been working hard on our Book Promotion project. Our Book Promotion display and oral presentation will be one part of a number of special activities we have lined up for Literacy Week. We will have our dress up day on Wednesday, to the theme of Disney characters. Grade 4 will be focusing on Pixar short movies. Unfortunately, we are unable to coordinate a parade this year, but we will still enjoy a colourful school full of Disney characters throughout the day. Caves Bookstore will once again be setting up a stall in the foyer. This will take place on Thursday, and Grade 4C will be visiting the stall between 9:30 and 10:00. Parents are welcome to buy from the stall throughout the day.

In Science, we have been having a lot of fun with electricity. This week, we have learned how to create series circuits, and we are in the midst of building parallel circuits. We will continue to build more complex circuits next week.

In Social Studies, we had a unit test to complete our studies of the American Northeast. Next week, we will begin a new unit focusing on the southeastern states. This unit will introduce new types of landforms, climate, and social changes.

Next week is our final week of the semester. I hope you all get plenty of rest over he weekend, and I look forward to seeing you all next Monday to begin Literacy Week!

Important Dates:

      22^nd - 26^th Jan:             Literacy Week

      Wed, 24^th Jan:             Dress Up Day – 4C theme: Pixar short movies

      Thu, 25^th Jan:              Math Test – Topic 11

                                          Caves Bookstore sale in the foyer

      Fri, 26^th Jan:                Monthly Assembly; Last day of Semester 1

      Mon, 29^th Jan:             First day of Semester 2

      5^th – 9^th Feb:                Chinese Week

      14^th – 20^th Feb:            Chinese New Year Vacation

      Wed, 28^th Feb: 2/28 Peace Memorial Day

      Fri, 2^nd Mar:                Lantern Festival

      Mon, 5^th Mar:             Semester 2 Clubs commence

Click her for photo album