He [Benjamin Franklin] was the eldest signer of the Declaration of Independence, and when he finished signing the document, he joked, "Gentlemen, we must now all hang together, or we shall most assuredly all hang separately." --U.S. Army Center of Military History
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Reminder:
-All late assignments will receive a 10% deduction per day late in Q2-4.
NEWS:
As we are coming closer to the end of the school year, I ask that families be aware of a few challenges to morning drop off on the North side. There has been an increase in student drivers who need to park in the uncovered spaces near the Warner entrance. The spaces in front of the academies are for visitors and volunteers. The covered spaces are reserved for faculty and staff. If you wish to walk your student to the building, I ask that you enter from Alma School and temporarily park in front of the Archway Chandler entrance and drop off your student. Thank you for your partnership in this matter. Sincerely, Mrs. Brady
4C may still need parent chaperones for the 5/10 Field Trip to the Herberger Theater.
We will be going to the Herberger Theater in downtown Phoenix to view a play followed by lunch and play at Kiwanis Park in Tempe. Chaperones will likely need to drive separately, although there may be some room on the bus. We will leave shortly after school begins and arrive back to school as late as 2:30pm.
Dress Code Notes:
Only school logo sweaters are allowed to be worn in the building. Non-dress code sweaters/fleeces/jackets can be worn at recess only and must be in their backpack/cubby while in the building. Now that the weather is getting cooler, remember that long sleeve shirts worn underneath a polo can be white, maroon, navy, or black. Black or blue leggings are allowed under skirts, but they should reach the sock line (not capri length).
CURRICULUM:
ELA:
In Q4W7 scholars will begin a new poem for fourth grade, Dylan Thomas's "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night". In previous years we performed "If" by Rudyard Kipling (a great one!) which they now perform in Fifth Grade. This is the final poem of the year, let's make it the best!
LITERATURE We will continue reading "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" in W6. Scholars will read chapters 15-16.
In the COMPOSITION program for the week will consist of writing two summaries and two dictation passages based on excerpts from "My Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George.
In GRAMMAR, we will review compound sentences, WOL pages 136-137 and review how to identify simple and complete subjects and predicates.
In LATIN AND GREEK ROOTS we have 2 roots this week; the test is Thursday, May 2nd:
Monday
mal/mis = bad
mal ice – (n) the intention or desire to do evil
mal func tion (v) to fail to function normally or satisfactorily/ or (n) a failure to function
mis spell (v) to spell incorrectly
mis take (n) an action or judgement that is misguided or wrong
mis be have (v) to fail to conduct oneself in a manner that is acceptable to others
Tuesday
bonus = good
bo nus (n) something extra good
boun ty (n) plenty or reward
boon (n) a thing that is good or beneficial
bon vo yage (adj & n) French expression to wish someone a good journey
bo na fide (adj) Latin phrase meaning “in good faith,” most often used to mean “genuine” today
Math:
In Math, we will are reviewing Chapters 9-10 from the units earlier this year. This includes Geometry and Measurement.
Students may review 4th Grade Math concepts on Khan Academy.
All scholars should be studying Math Facts nightly for 10-15 minutes, especially division.
History:
In History in W6 we take another Comprehension Check on Thursday. Scholars will be asked to explain the significance of Thomas Paine's Common Sense and the purpose of the Declaration of Independence. Scholars will also read chapter 15 in-class covering the roles of women and black Americans in the Revolutionary War.
W7
Revolutionary War Contributions by Women, Native and Black Americans
W6
Discussion of Creating Olive Branch Petition in Continental Congress
The Vote for Independence 1776
W5
Shot Heard Round the World SchoolHouse Rock
Liberty's Kids Shot Heard Round the World 106
Liberty's Kids Midnight Ride 105
Liberty's Kids Liberty or Death 104
Science:
Scholars will continue to look at the human body continuing on to the respiratory system.
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