Visited by WAHS Singers in Computer Lab!

Students from WAHS brought us Holiday Cheer

by singing some seasonal favorites during our

Computer Lab time!

Thank you! We loved your singing and the candy canes!

Monday Math Centers

What an awesome job you all did during Math Centers today 4th Grade!

Holiday Shop and Canned Food Drive

Students visit the Holiday Shop and choose gifts for family and friends.

Dalton and Zane, our Student Council Reps., help sort the donations brought in by our class for the canned food drive.

Naseer, your contributions were outstanding!

Thanks Damien!

Way to go Ethan!

Thank you 4th Grade and families for all your canned food contributions! Your community is grateful!

See you all in the morning!

Mrs. Kuzio

Congratulations to Mr. Felix

At last week's Williamsport Foundation Reception at Penn College Mr. Felix won a $5,000 award which he chose to donate to The Campbell Street Center. Congratulations Mr. Felix!

Science - Water Investigations!

4th Grade investigates how many drops of water fit on the flat surface of a penny. What happens when soap is mixed with the water? What happens when we use salt water? Interesting questions!

HOMEWORK CHALLENGE: In your own words describe what surface tension is...can you draw a picture of water that shows surface tension?

Happy Monday - Science Homework Challenge

Hi 4th Grade:

Today we started our Science Unit on Water. In today's investigation you tested water and how it reacts on different surfaces. Remember, you used the eye dropper to drop water on plain paper, wax paper, aluminum foil and a paper towel. The water did different things on these surfaces.

Here's your HOMEWORK CHALLENGE:

1. Tell me what the word absorb means. (Write this answer as a complete sentence.)
2. Tell me which item absorbed the water best. And tell me why you think this was so.

Looking forward to your responses!

See you in the morning.

Mrs. Kuzio

More practice with Metric Measurements

Hi 4th Grade:

Today we talked about what part of a meter a centimeter would be. Remember there are 100 centimeters in one meter so if you have 1 centimeter out of 100 that would be written as 1/100 in the fraction form and 0.01 in the decimal form.

Here's the HOMEWORK CHALLANGE:

How do you write 50 centimeters out of 100 centimeters in the fraction form?
How do you write 50 centimeters out of 100 centimeters in the decimal form?

How would you write 10 centimeters out of 100 centimeters in the fraction form?
How would you write 10 centimeters out of 100 centimeters in the decimal form?

How many millimeters are there in one centimeter?
How many millimeters in are there in one meter?

GOOD LUCK!

See you all inthe morning

Mrs. Kuzio

P.S. Congratulations to Naseer! He was the only student who turned in correct answers to last night's challenge!

Metric Measurements

Hi 4th Grade and Families:

Today we learned a little about metric measurements in our math class. We talked about meter sticks, centimeters, decimeters and millimeters.

Here's the HOMEWORK CHALLENGE:

Take a piece of paper and write the answers to these questions in complete sentences!

How many centimeters are in 1 meter?

How many decimeters are in 1 meter?

How many centimeters are in 1 decimeter?

How many millimeters are in 1 centimenter?

How many millimeters are in 1 meter?

If you write the correct answer to all 5 questions and write your name on the paper you can earn a homework pass! Good Luck!

See you all in the morning.

Mrs. Kuzio

Happy Monday!

Ethan and one of the squirrel tails!

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Fourth grade was thrilled to welcome back Samantha Jo! Samantha had been out for several weeks taking care of some things!! We were all very happy to see her smiling face back in the classroom!

Room 229 is also excited to welcome William Widing! William joined us today and will be in 4th Grade with us for the rest of the year!

And Ethan I just can't say enough about the squirrels tails!! My kitties are delighted with their new toys!

See you all in the morning.

Mrs. Kuzio

Finishing the week

In Fourth Grade part of each math lesson is focused on learning multiplication and division facts. The rote memorization of these facts is key to being successful in the higher math these students will encounter in middle and high school. Please help your student to practice these facts at home. If you need flashcards to practice these facts, see Mrs. Kuzio or Mrs. Geary.

Finishing the Maps

What a busy day finishing the map project. Several groups still have a little work to do, but most of the maps are looking great! Teamwork was better today too! Way to go 4th Grade!

More Mapping in 4th Grade

4th Graders are learning that working in groups on projects can be very challenging. I like it when the class takes time each day to reflect on what went well with the project and what needs more work. On the whole, the class is enjoying this project, but they've discovered that it is challenging to work with others to get the job the done! The most repeated comment during the reflection time today was that they need to listen to each other! Hang in there 4th Grade! Tomorrow is a new day with fresh beginnings!

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Here's the HOMEWORK CHALLENGE:

Pennsylvania has 5 geographic land regions that we've been learning about and putting on the maps. Can you write all 5 names? In which region is Williamsport located? Write this answer in a complete sentence. Sign your name and hand this in to Mrs. Kuzio in the morning.

See you all tomorrow!

And get some good rest...we have the Reading 4-Sight test in the morning!

Mrs. Kuzio

HOMEWORK CHALLENGE!

Here's the challenge 4th Grade:

The word is: cartographer
Look it up.

Write the word.
Write the definition.
Use the word in a good 4th Grade sentence.

Sign your name at the bottom and bring it in to me in the morning.

See you all tomorrow!

Mrs. Kuzio

4th Grade Mapping PA Project

Pennsylvania Map Project

4th Grade has been busily learning about the 5 different land regions of Pennsylvania as well as the major cities and rivers of the state.

Now 4th Grade is putting their learning down on paper and creating some very large and interesting maps of Pennsylvania. Stop by the Northwest corner of the building to check out these budding cartographers!

News about AR

Family and Friends:

As you may know at Stevens we're BIG fans of the Accelerated Reading program. The kids and teachers refer to it as AR. Now there is a site that you can visit to determine if the book youare reading is listed as an AR book and thus will have a test and points. The site is:

ARbookfind.com

Just type it in and you can look up books! Happy Reading!

Mrs. Kuzio

AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK

Happy Monday All!

Today was the beginning of American Education Week.

Mr. Felix kicked-off the week by having the whole school assemble at the flag pole this morning for a special Pledge of Allegiance and Proclamation.

Remember as a part of this week's events, if you would like to visit our classroom, you are welcome tomorrow morning or Thursday afternoon -- just sign in at the office and come on up!

Also, in the spirit of American Education Week, all students and staff are asked to wear a college sweatshirt tomorrow! So join in the fun and throw on your favorite comfy, college-wear!

** Reminder for students **

Tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. you will take the Math portion of the 4-Sight test.

Homework Challenge:

Today in Social Studies we talked about the 5 land regions in Pennsylvania. If you can tell me the region that Philadelphia is in and the region that Pittsburgh is in you could earn a reward.

Write the region that Philadelphia is in and write the region that Pittsburgh is in. Sign your name and hand this in to Mrs. Kuzio. Good Luck!

See you all in the morning. Get plenty of rest tonight!

Mrs. Kuzio.

Things to Think About

Good Morning Everyone!

Next week on Tuesday, November 17th and Thursday, November 19th I will give the second set of 4 Sight tests. These tests are great tools that help get the students ready to take the PSSA tests in the spring. These 4 Sight tests also help teachers see how well students are doing learning the many concepts that are taught in 4th Grade. Families can help with these tests by making sure their kids are getting plenty of rest each night.

Thanks for all you do 4th Grade Families! Have a Great Weekend!

Mrs. Kuzio

Such Fun!

Hello Friends and Families of 4th Grade!

It was wonderful meeting and talking with so many of you today.

Remember that we are all on the same team, working to help your child be successful in school. If you ever have any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to contact Mrs. Geary or myself.

Have a super weekend!

Mrs. Kuzio

Good Morning Thursday!

Hi Friends and Families of 4th Grade:

Just a reminder that there is no school today. Parent/Teacher conferences are happening all day. If you can't remember the time of your appointment just call the school. I'm looking forward to meeting with as many families as possible!

Have a great day!

Mrs. Kuzio

A Tremendous Tuesday!

Did you notice the title of this post - Tremendous Tuesday! Remember our mini-lesson today? We talked about alliteration, this is when the beginning sounds of the words are the same. I used the example: Mad Millie made mounds of muffins on Monday!

Here's your homework challenge tonight:

Write a sentence that has alliteration in it.

Your sentence must begin with a capital letter and end with punctuation.
Write the sentence in your best handwriting and sign your name on the bottom.
Hand it in to Mrs. Kuzio in the morning.

See you all in the morning!

Mrs. Kuzio

A Marvelous Monday!

What a Marvelous Monday it was in 4th Grade today! Kudos to all in the class who worked so well during the math stations today. You are doing a much better job with the teamwork part of the work!

Homework reminders:

Math is S.L 4.1 - Find those good examples of how decimals are used
in the world around us

Spelling is the New Unit 10 words list - words 3 times each and 10 good sentences. Remember to use capital letters and punctuation!

Some of you picked up the Homework Word Challenge at school. Do the work well and you could earn a homework pass!

See you all tomorrow!

Mrs. Kuzio

Reminders!

4th Grade tomorrow is a Spelling Test day!

You had NO math homework today. Tell your families about the Math Stations we did this morning.

Pleae bring in your Spelling Homework tomorrow!

Have a great night!

Go Phillies!

See you in the morning.

Mrs. Kuzio

November 4th WOW! Dance! WOW!

Go Mrs. Geary!

Student Council selling treats! Nice Job Everyone!

Getting ready for DANCING!

"Chrissy Chris" is in the House! Spinning your favorite tunes!

Stevens Rocks!