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!

Reminder

Tomorrow we have Computer Lab from 10 to 11. We'll check the BLOG as well as work on Math Facts and Study Island.

Also, Wednesday from 2-3 p.m. is the WOW! event for all students who have earned it through their good behavior! Way to go students!

A Busy day.

Finishing listening to Harry Potter on tape.


Guided Reading with the Blue Group.



Blue Group.