4B Math Test

The Unit 3 math test will be on Tuesday, December 20. Please use your study guide, previous homework assignments and unit 3 website links to prepare.

Lunch Book Club

Our next book club will meet on Tuesday, December 6. We will be reading Owls in the Family. We will meet during lunch. If you are interested in joining the lunch book club, please use the Lunch Book Club link to sign up.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKjYfwUQi19MckfCEHEOTzJRTswgXeyakSUDaMAtKusfiuwg/viewform

Reminder

The extra credit assignment for Social Studies is due on Friday, December 2. Please see me if you have any questions.

Spelling Test

This week we will have our spelling test on Thursday (November 3). The test will consist of the 11 Northeast States.


1.  Maine
2. Vermont
3. New Hampshire
4. New York
5. Rhode Island
6. New Jersey
7. Pennsylvania
8. Maryland
9. Delaware
10. Connecticut
11. Massachusetts




**Remember to start each state with a capital letter.

 We've completed our study guide for the Northeast States. We will have a test on the NE states, capitals and abbreviations on Friday, November 4. Students can use his/her study guide and the geography link to prepare. Here's a suggested timeline:
Week 1: Learn the 11 NE states' location on the map
Week 2: Learn the 11 NE states' capital
Week 3: Learn the 11 NE states' abbreviation

4B Math Test

The unit 2 math test will be on Tuesday, October 18. Please use your study guide, previous homework assignments and unit 2 website links to prepare.

Extra Credit

The science extra credit assignment is due on Friday, October 14. Please see me if you need a blank food chain packet.

Lunch Book Club

We will have our first Lunch Book Club on Tuesday, October 18. We will be reading Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing.  We will meet during lunch time (you will not miss your recess). If you are interested in joining the 4B Lunch Book Club please click on the following link to sign up.


https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctwmWozM2CSyG96-bt6tLOs7v4PutGfUJh4Giu98P_ffHwOw/viewform

Unit 1 Math Test

4B MATH STUDENTS will have a Unit 1 Math Test on Wednesday, September 28. Please use the study guide, previous homework assignments, and website links to prepare.

Curriculum Night

Please plan on attending Owen's Curriculum Night on Wednesday, September 14. There will be 2 sessions for each classroom.

Session 1:  6:30-7:05
Session 2:  7:10-7:45

Note: Sessions will also be provided for the following services as well: ELL, Project Arrow, PPS, and "Specials."  Please contact the school for specific times and locations.

Science Test

On Tuesday, September 6, We will have a test on the scientific method. Students will need to know the steps of the scientific method and write a brief description of each step. Please use your note sheet to prepare. Also use the sentence "Queen Helen Made Prune Rice Cookies" to help remember the order of the steps.

Flashlight Read

Yesterday, we announced the fourth grade 30 book reading challenge! Our big kick-off will be this Friday (September 2). We will have our first of many "flashlight reads."  Please bring a flashlight or small reading light to school on Friday.  You may also choose to read on your device. We will dim the lights and read by flashlight during our independent reading time.
Happy Reading!

Picture Day

Smile!! Picture Day is Tuesday, Sept. 6. Don't forget to bring in your order form.

Fall Running Club

The PTA will be offering a Fall Running Club as a Fundraiser for Owen Team IPEF. We will meet in the gym after school on Wednesdays in September and finish at 4:30.

We will run around the sidewalk of the school and play running games in the gym and field behind school. COST of PTA Running Club for Team IPEF: $10 for one child, $15
for families with more than one child. Permission forms can be found on the Owen
website and should be returned with payment (checks made out to Owen PTA) to the
main office by September 2nd


**4B students can see me (Ms. Baugh) for a permission slip.

Welcome to 4B!! Please click on the link below to take the 4B Beginning of the Year Survey.
https://goo.gl/forms/VcVMKg7KDaNRPLsh1

Field Trip Reminder

The Kendall County Forest Preserve Field Trip is on Friday, May 20. Please make sure that your child arrives to school on time and brings a disposable sack lunch. Students should also wear good walking shoes.

State Fair Reminder

Don't forget, our 4th Grade Annual State Fair is on Wednesday, May 18th. Students need to arrive at 6:45 pm to prepare for this event. Starting time for the State Fair is 7:00 pm and we will conclude at 8:00 pm. Looking forward to seeing everyone!!

State Fair Floats

Dear 4B Parents,

On Friday, May 13, I have set aside time for students to work on his/ her State Fair Float.   We will be using shoe boxes as the base of the float. Students should bring in a covered shoe box on or before May 13.   Students may choose any type of paper (construction paper, scrapbook paper, etc.) to cover his/her box with.  The box should be completely covered.

On May 13, students should also come prepared with any additional materials needed to decorate floats. This may include decorative paper or scissors, embellishments, pictures, etc. Students will be able to use some basic supplies from the classroom (construction paper, popsicle sticks, tissue paper, etc.).

The Unit 6 Math Test will be on Wednesday, May 6. Please use your Study Guide and the Unit 6 math links to prepare.
Remember you can earn 2 extra credit points if a parent goes over the study guide with you and signs your study guide.

Field Day T-Shirt

 Your student has the opportunity to order an Owen Field Day T-shirt. Here is the link to order your child's Field Day T-shirt. You should have received a note on Monday. Orders are due by Friday, May 6.
https://owenfieldday2016.itemorder.com/sale

Next week, we will begin PARCC testing in 4th Grade. I've posted a schedule on the website for your review. Below is a list of Spirit Day activities that ALL students may participate in during the next few weeks.

PARCC Test Spirit Days:

• April 18 Wear sunglasses – Your future is so bright you gotta wear shades.
• April 19 Wear Sweats – Don’t sweat the tests!
• April 20 Hat Day – Hats off to you!  Put on your thinking caps.
• April 21 Wear College Wear – We’re college and career ready!
• April 22 Crazy Socks Day – Put your best foot forward.  Sock it to those tests!
• April 25 Rainbow day- You'll pass with flying colors.
• April 26 Cubs VS Sox Day – Hit a grand slam today!
• April 27 Jean Day – SMARTS are in our GENES
• April 28 PJ Day – DREAM BIG!
• April 29 High School Day – Go Warriors!  Go Mustangs!
• May 2 Owen Spirit Day

State Fair

Last week, your child brought home a blue note that introduced parents to the 4th grade State Fair. It had very important dates and times. Hopefully you had time to review it with your child. There is also a bottom portion that needs to be signed and returned. This week, look for a yellow note regarding State Fair. It will give students a timeline. It's a guideline to help students keep on track with his/her State Fair activities.

Field Trip Reminder

Our field trip to see the Elgin Symphony Orchestra is this Wednesday, April 13. If your child did not order a school lunch through Aramark, he/she will need to bring a lunch. We will be eating lunch in our classroom upon our return from the field trip. Please contact me with any additional questions.
Ms. Baugh

Upcoming Spelling Test

We will not have our regular Word Study test this week. Instead we will have a spelling test on the 12 Midwest States. This test will be on Friday, April 15.


1. North Dakota
2. South Dakota
3. Nebraska
4. Kansas
5. Minnesota
6. Iowa
7. Missouri
8. Wisconsin
9. Illinois
10. Michigan
11. Ohio
12. Indiana

Midwest Test

We will have our Midwest Test on Friday April 22nd. Please use your study guide and the geography link to prepare for the test. You will need to know the states' location, capital and abbreviation.

Please click on the link below to sign up for the next "Lunch Book Club!"


https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nW_d128IfwiIdL_r48O2LWWur1Ni--Qe9XlXyx4lpE0/viewform?embedded=true

4B Math Test

The Unit 5 Math Test will be on Wednesday, March 16. Please use your Study Guide and the Unit 5 math links to prepare.
Remember you can earn 2 extra credit points if a parent goes over the study guide with you and signs your study guide.

Reading Test

This Friday (3/11), we will have a reading test for the story, Nights of the Pufflings. This is a story from our fourth grade reading book. The test will consists of vocabulary and comprehension questions. For the comprehension questions, students will be able to look back at their reading book. However, students will not be able to use the book for the vocabulary portion. Here is a link to review the vocabulary words from the story.
 http://www.vrml.k12.la.us/4th/ela/old/trophy_inter/4-vocquizzes/book2/pufflins.htm

REMINDER

Field trip money is due on Friday, March 11th.

PARCC Testing

PARCC Testing for fourth grade students is currently scheduled for the following dates:  4-22, 4-25, 4-26, 4-27, 4-28, 4-29 and 5-2. It is important that your child be in attendance and arrive on time to school.
I have added links for practice tests to the website. Your child is welcome to start practicing at home. We will also practice at school after Spring Break.

Open House Reminder

Open House is on Wednesday, February 24, from 7:00pm- 8:00pm. This event is for the entire family!  Students will have the opportunity to show their family around the school, visit with all teachers and show off their work. Hope to see everyone at this event!

Math Extra Credit

The extra credit assignment for math is due on Monday, February 29. Please see me for a form if you are interested.

Upcoming Tests

Lesson 19 Word Study Test:  Thursday, February 25

Southeast Unit Test:  Monday, February 29.
To prepare for the Southeast test please use the following materials to prepare:  Southeast vocabulary flashcards, Southeast flap book, History of the Southeast timeline and your textbook. You should also know facts about the following African Americans; Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks and Harriet Tubman.

Extra Credit for Social Studies

The Sequoyah Timeline project is due on Thursday, February 18. You are to make a timeline of Sequoyah's life. How you'd like to design your timeline is up to you. Here is a link for a timeline creator. http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/timeline_2/
You may use the Social Studies book (page 190 and 193) and the handout from class as resources. You may use additional resources if you'd like. Have fun!!

Test Corrections

4B Math Students,
Please have your Unit 4 Math Test corrections turned in on or before Friday, February 12. Please see me if you need help or have any questions.
Ms. Baugh

Upcoming Tests

The 4B Math test is on Monday, February 1. Please use your study guide and the Unit 4 math links to prepare. Don't forget to earn 2 extra credit points by having a parent sign the study guide slip.

We will also have a test on the Southeast States on Monday, February 8. Please use your blank maps to prepare. You will need to know the location of each state and its capital and abbreviation.

Southeast Spelling Test

The Southeast Spelling Test will be on Friday, January 29.
 Capitalization Counts!!

1. West Virginia
2. Virginia
3. South Carolina
4. Florida
5. Georgia
6. Tennessee
7. Louisiana
8. Alabama
9. Mississippi
10. Arkansas
11. Kentucky
12. North Carolina

Science Test Reminder

The Rocks and Minerals science test will be on Friday, January 15.  Please use your completed study guide and your notes to prepare.

2nd Quarter Auction

The second quarter classroom auction will be on Thursday, January 7.  If you would like to bring in items to auction off, make sure that you bring no more than 4 items and that you get your parent's signature.  Please do not bring in items before Thursday.