Too Young to Climb?

This week in reading we have been reading, learning, and debating about 2 young men who have set out to climb Mt. Everest. Today we watched the following interview with 13 year old Jordan Romero.  

Click Here to Watch the Interview

3/31 Homework

Homework - March 31, 2016

Math:  None

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 26 Pg. 150 - 154  Due Friday
           Peacocks: Lesson 26 Pg. 122 - 125 Due Friday

Language Arts: Quotes - Day 4

Science: Estle: None
             Smith: None

Social Studies: None

*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*

Upcoming Events in April

Upcoming Events

4/1 - Grades Close

4/8 - Quarter 3 Report Cards Issued

4/13 - Early Release

4/13 & 4/14 - 4th Grade Drama presents The Lion King

4/19 - Wildlife Presentation

4/20 - Early Release

4/25 - 4/29 - April Vacation

3/30 Homework

Homework - March 30, 2016

Math:  None

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 26 Pg. 150 - 154  Due Friday
           Peacocks: Lesson 26 Pg. 122 - 125 Due Friday

Language Arts: Quotes - Day 3

Science: Estle: None
             Smith: None

Social Studies: None

*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*

Spring Conferences

Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences

It's that time of year! If you feel that you would a spring conference with me please feel free to sign up for a time slot. If you don't see a time that works with your schedule please feel free to e-mail me and we can work out a time. 

Click here to sign up for a conference

3/29 Homework

Homework - March 29, 2016

Math:  None

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 26 Pg. 150 - 154  Due Friday
           Peacocks: Lesson 26 Pg. 122 - 125 Due Friday

Language Arts: Quotes - Day 2

Science: Estle: None
             Smith: None

Social Studies: None

*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*

Testing Reminders

With Smarter Balanced testing starting tomorrow 3/29 please remember to come to school well rested, with having eaten a healthy breakfast, and a great attitude! We get through it together! 

3/28 Homework

Homework - March 28, 2016

Math:  None

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 26 Pg. 150 - 154  Due Friday
           Peacocks: Lesson 26 Pg. 122 - 125 Due Friday

Language Arts: Quotes - Day 1

Science: Estle: None
             Smith: None

Social Studies: None

*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*

3/24 Homework

Homework - March 24, 2016

Math:  Home Link 5.3

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 25 Pg. 144 - 149  Due Friday
           Peacocks: Lesson 25 Pg. 118 - 121, 2 sentences in a paragraph Due Friday

Language Arts: Contractions - Day 4

Science: Estle: Review for Test
             Smith: Review for Test

Social Studies: None

*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*

3/23 Homework

Homework - March 23, 2016

Math:  None

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 25 Pg. 144 - 149  Due Friday
           Peacocks: Lesson 25 Pg. 118 - 121, 2 sentences in a paragraph Due Friday

Language Arts: Contractions - Day 3

Science: Estle: None
             Smith: None

Social Studies: None

*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*

Field Trip to Concord

4-Estle had an amazing trip to Concord today! Ask your students about:

-Franklin Pierce 

-Why the dome is gold at the State House

-The House of Representatives voting on including standardized test scores on transcripts

-Meeting The Governor

-The Hall of Flags

-The "Extended School Year" Bill

3/21 Homework

Homework - March 21, 2016

Math:  Home Link 5.2

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 25 Pg. 144 - 149  Due Friday
           Peacocks: Lesson 25 Pg. 118 - 121, 2 sentences in a paragraph Due Friday

Language Arts: Contractions - Day 1

Science: Estle: Review for Test
             Smith: Review for Test

Social Studies: None

*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*

*Twitter Permission Slip Due ASAP*

Learning to use a Compass

Today in science we were able to go outside and navigate between points using a compass. 

Leprechaun Trap Album

The creativity from 4-Estle is amazing!

Leprechaun Traps

4-Estle has our leprechaun traps set and ready to catch those pesky guys! 

3/15 Homework

Homework - March 15, 2016


Math:  None

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 24 Pg. 140 - 142  Due Thursday
           Peacocks: Lesson 23 Pg. 112 - 115 Due Thursday

Language Arts: Comparatives - Day 2

Science: Estle: None
             Smith: None

Social Studies: None

*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*

*Twitter Permission Slip Due ASAP*

Magnetic Lines of Force

Ask your students:

-About magnetic lines of force.

-Where the magnetic field is the strongest.

-Paperclips attracted to the bar magnet.

3/14 Homework

Homework - March 14, 2016


Math:  None

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 24 Pg. 140 - 142  Due Thursday
           Peacocks: Lesson 23 Pg. 112 - 115 Due Thursday

Language Arts: Comparatives - Day 1

Science: Estle: None
             Smith: None

Social Studies: None

*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*

*Twitter Permission Slip Due ASAP*

Pronoun Garden

3/10 Homework

Homework - March 10, 2016


Math:  None

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 23 Pg. 134 - 139  Due Friday
           Peacocks: Lesson 23 Pg. 108 - 110 (10 words in 10 sentences) Due Friday

Language Arts: Pronouns - Day 4

Science: Estle: None
             Smith: None

Social Studies: None

*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*

*Field Trip Permission Slip Due 3/11*

*Twitter Permission Slip Due ASAP*

Susan Spellman

Today the fourth grade was fortunate to have a visit from illustrator Susan Spellman. She taught us about how picture books are illustrated and even how to draw a turtle of our own! Thank you PTO!!

3/9 Homework

Homework - March 9, 2016


Math:  Cumulative Review *Focus on concepts you think you need to work on*

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 23 Pg. 134 - 139  Due Friday
           Peacocks: Lesson 23 Pg. 108 - 110 (10 words in 10 sentences) Due Friday

Language Arts: Pronouns - Day 3

Science: Estle: None
             Smith: None

Social Studies: Review for Test - Thursday

*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*

*Field Trip Permission Slip Due 3/11*

*Twitter Permission Slip Due ASAP*

3/8 Homework

Homework - March 7, 2016


Math:  Cumulative Review *Focus on concepts you think you need to work on*

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 23 Pg. 134 - 139  Due Friday
           Peacocks: Lesson 23 Pg. 108 - 110 (10 words in 10 sentences) Due Friday

Language Arts: Pronouns - Day 2

Science: Estle: None
             Smith: None

Social Studies: Review for Test - Thursday

*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*

*Field Trip Permission Slip Due 3/11*

*Twitter Permission Slip Due ASAP*

3/7 Homework

Homework - March 7, 2016


Math:  Review for Test

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 23 Pg. 134 - 139  Due Friday
           Peacocks: Lesson 23 Pg. 108 - 110 (10 words in 10 sentences) Due Friday

Language Arts: Pronouns - Day 1

Science: Estle: None
             Smith: None

Social Studies: None

*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*

*Field Trip Permission Slip Due 3/11*

*Twitter Permission Slip Due ASAP*

We are Connected!

FOLLOW US ON TWITTER

Dear Parents of 4-Estle,

Our classroom is connected! Please follow us on Twitter as we use this social network tool as a class to share, connect, and collaborate with the world around us. This school year we will use our classroom Twitter account (@mrsestle) to share snippets of our work, learning, and life at school.

If you do not have a Twitter account, and need assistance on creating one, please let me know. Using these social media tools will give you a glimpse into our classroom and your child’s learning in a new and exciting format. I think you will love being “connected!”

3/3 Homework

Homework - March 3, 2016


Math:  Home Link 4-12

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 22 Pg. 128 - 133  Due Friday
           Peacocks: Lesson 22 Pg. 104 - 107 (2 sentences in paragraph) Due Friday

Language Arts: Complete Sentences Day 4

Science: Estle: None
             Smith: None

Social Studies: None

*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*

*Field Trip Permission Slip Due 3/11*

*Twitter Permission Slip Due ASAP*

Multiplication Wrestling

We have been playing multiplication wrestling in class. It is a fun game that helps with basic and extended math facts, the distributive property of multiplication and many other math skills. All you need to play with your student at home are cards numbered 0-9 and a score sheet. Ask your student the rules of how to play!

3/2 Homework

Homework - March 2, 2016


Math:  Home Link 4-11

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 22 Pg. 128 - 133  Due Friday
           Peacocks: Lesson 22 Pg. 104 - 107 (2 sentences in paragraph) Due Friday

Language Arts: Complete Sentences Day 3

Science: Estle: None
             Smith: None

Social Studies: Chapter 11 Chapter Check Up Due Thursday

*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*

Change in the Sand STEM Construction Day 1

Today the teams worked together to make their design come to life! Stay tuned for testing results on Thursday! 

3/1 Homework

Homework - March 1, 2016


Math:  Home Link 4-10

Spelling: Jungle: Lesson 22 Pg. 128 - 133  Due Friday
           Peacocks: Lesson 22 Pg. 104 - 107 (2 sentences in paragraph) Due Friday

Language Arts: Complete Sentences Day 2

Science: Estle: None
             Smith: None

Social Studies: Chapter 11 Chapter Check Up Due Thursday

*Read 20 minutes and record - calendar due FRIDAY*