A Voki is an animated avatar that you can add audio to. What does that mean?! An avatar is an on-line representation of yourself. Instead of a picture like my smiley face at the bottom right of this page… you can completely customize your own “character”. Then you can record your voice and add it to the image bringing it to life.
I plan to use these to bring characters of stories we read “to life” as well as using them to connect with our Blogging Buddies.
:o)
I have just been contacted by the Digital Learning Network and have been told that our Virtual Field Trip scheduled for February 9th has been cancelled. We are in the process of trying to reschedule the trip, however we booked these last year because NASA’s schedule fills up really fast!! I will keep you informed of any good news if and when I hear it.
The good news is that we were scheduled for two trips this year… so at least we still get to participate in one. 🙂
:o) Mrs. Spata
I am working on fixing the Monthly Poll Question…
but if you want to answer it now it is supposed to say-
Would you like to be President of the USA?
Yes, I would love it!
I am not sure, but maybe.
No, I am not interested!
Sorry about the missing letters. 🙂
Monday-Martin Luther King day, no school
Tuesday-Today, we drew polygons with an area of 14 in math. We also wached president Obama take oath and we watched the whole inauguration speech. I believe that America made history. Barack Obama’s wife’s name is Machelle. His 2 daughters name’s are Sasha and Malia. Obama’s Inaugural Address started at 12:09 pm and ended at 12:27 pm. We had computer lab and art today. Also, Olivia did her booktalk.
Wednesday– We went to the computer lab again to type more of our expository essays. Emma did her booktalk. In math, we did a review packet for geometry.
Thursday– Anjali did her booktalk. We did a game for math. Mrs.Spata was out today so Mrs.Tedesco filled in for her. For our Social Studies unit, we are studying explorers. We asked each other questions from a sheet of paper. Each table 1 through 4, got a different saying.
Friday– Anthony D. did his booktalk. We had music after lunch and recess. When we did social studies, we painted the world the people from the 1400’s knew. We also had our Multiplication Marathon. Ms. Spata opened the Spata Store. Also Ms. Perelli bought us some brand new items for the store.
by, Jackie A
Extra Mile: Would it be cheeper to buy the buns at the supermarket (regular bag of 8 buns for $2.00) or at Cosco (a bulk bag of 20 buns for $3.75)? Explain your answer.
Beginning next week, I will be adding an on-line homework component to your child’s responsibilities. It is my plan, and I will try to stick to this when possible, to give 2 nights to complete “on-line” homework. This way you will have a little bit more time in order to allow your child access to the computer.
On-line homework will be either on my blog, on the math site, or on Study Island.
I agree with many of you who stated that your child is not permitted unsupervised on the internet. I can tell you that my blog is 100% secure. Nothing can be posted without my direct approval. Also, the district has made sure that both the math site and the Study Island site are both secure. I will never assign anything that is not appropriate and safe for your child.
When reports are assigned and research is necessary, plenty of time is given so that internet searches can be done with a parent present.
Thank you so much for your support. I am always available if you have any questions or comments. :o)
Each student is invited to bring one parent to our 4th grade Family Math Night. It will be held on Tuesday, February 24th from 7:00-8:00 PM. This is an opportunity for parents who work to share in their child’s fourth grade fun!!!
On this interactive evening children and parents will spend time together talking about, investigating, and sharing mathematical ideas. You will rotate through four fun stations together and participate in hands-on learning.
Please R.S.V.P on or before February 13th.
**Due to limited space in the classrooms, NO SIBLINGS are able to attend.
Thank you for your cooperation and support. We are looking forward to a great evening!!
Week in review January 12-16
Monday– Jacqulyn did her booktalk. We recived our Science test back. We are learning area and perimeter in math. We had library today.
Tuesday– We had our English Language Arts test- Book 1. We are starting to learn about diferent types of explorers. In the computer Lab we typed or continued writing our exquisite exposortory essays. We had art today.
Wednesday– We had another ELA- Book 2. We had 2 booktalks. Samantha and James did them. We had physical Education today.
Thursday– Today Nikki did her booktalk. We had gym again today. Our ELA part 3 was today. Fourth grade sports night was cancled due to the snowy weather. We started a book called Loser.
Friday– Today we had a bagle breakfast to celebrate the ELA’s being done. We also had music class today. We read a book called Encounter and we discussed the point of a view of an explorer and the point of view of a Native American.
By Olivia
Week in review for January 5ht – 9th
Monday, January 5th 2009 at 10:30 two people came for a PARP (parents as reading partners) assembly and danced, told stories, sang songs and much more to the 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. PARP starts today. Also on Monday, in Math, we learned parrallel and had to identify different quadraterals. Mrs Spata’s class is also informed about their science test on Friday.
Tuesday, January 6th 2009. We reviewed perimeter and area in math. We did this by drawing our own shapes and counting the perimeter and area.
Wednesday, January 7th 2009. We changed desks by taking everything out of our desks and moving it all to our new desks
Thursday, January 8th 2009. Today we played JEPARDY! It was awesome!
Friday, January 9th 2009. Today we had a spelling & a science test.
By Emma
Tackan has purchased online access to a new website called Study Island. Students have been given a user name and password in order to access it from school or from home. On it they can practice ELA skills and concepts (both reading and writing), Math skills and concepts, and Science skills and concepts.
Your child has been shown how to use it. They have the option of “studying” in test mode or in game mode.
This really is a nice site and yet another way for us to practice our 4th grade skills.
User name: firstinitial.lastname@tel (for example- s.spata@tel
Password: same as your pearson password. Contact me if you need it.
Happy studying!!! 🙂
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