Field Trips

Fourth graders at Rio have been on three different field trips this year.  We went to the Satwiwa Cultural Center in the Santa Monica Mountains, Fort Tejon for the Living History Program, and yesterday, to The Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center.

     1.  Math all groups:  multiplication worksheet.
     2.  Which was the best field trip we went on this year?  Explain.
     3.  Read for half an hour.
     4.  Get parent initials.

Channel Islands National Park

We had a great field trip to the Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center at Ventura Harbor today.  Thank you to all the parents who helped.

     1.  Math:  no math homework.
     2.  What did you learn at the museum?
     3.  Read for half an hour.
     4.  Get parent initials.

Science Fair

     1.  Math:  no math homework.
     2.  Describe the best Science Fair project you have ever seen..
     3.  Read for half an hour.
     4.  Get parent initials.

Smart or Lucky?

     1.  Math:  Mr. Spaulding: p. 521-522.
                      Mrs. Thompson: p. 515-516.
                      Ms. Nuzum: p. 435-436.
     2.  Is it better to be smart or lucky?  Explain.
     3.  Read for half an hour.
     4.  Get parent initials.

Reading Rhythms

Our music teacher Mr. Morey has been teaching all our fourth graders how to read rhythms.  It's fun!

     1.  Math:  Mr. Spaulding: no homework.
                      Mrs. Thompson: no homework
                      Ms. Nuzum: p. 429-430.
     2.  Why is music important?
     3.  Read for half an hour.
     4.  Get parent initials.

Ranger Bryson

Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center

Today we had a fantastic presentation from Ranger Bryson from the Channel Islands National Park.  He taught us about the natural environment of the islands and how the Native Americans living on those islands - like Karana from Island of the Blue Dolphins - used the natural resources of the islands to survive.


     1.  Math:  Mr. Spaulding: p. 515-516.
                      Mrs. Thompson:  no homework.
                      Ms. Nuzum: p. 223-224.
     2.  What was the most interesting thing you learned from Ranger Bryson?  Explain.
     3.  Read for half an hour.
     4.  Get parent initials.

Equivalent Fractions

1/2 =2 /4 = 4/8

Fourth graders learn about equivalent fractions.


     1.  Math:  Mr. Spaulding: p. 509-510.
                      Mrs. Thompson: no homework.
                      Ms. Nuzum:  417-418.
     2.  Is it better to live in the city or the country?  Explain.
     3.  Read for half an hour.
     4.  Get parent initials.

What Do You Think?

    1.  Math:  Mr. Spaulding: p. 503-504.
                      Mrs. Thompson: 503-504.
                      Ms. Nuzum:  practice test.
     2.  Would you rather have the ability to fly or to be invisible?  Explain
     3.  Read for half an hour.
     4.  Get Jump Rope for Heart signatures.
     5.  Get parent initials.

Writing

Writing takes hard work!

    1.  Math:  Mr. Spaulding: p. 487-488.
                      Mrs. Thompson: Finish work, apology letter.
                      Ms. Nuzum:  p. 402-403.
     2.  What is the hardest thing about writing?  Explain
     3.  Read for half an hour.
     4.  Get Jump Rope for Heart signatures.
     5.  Get parent initials.

Writing as a Process

We had a fantastic visit with the author Paula Yoo today.  Our fourth graders asked lots of great questions after her presentation.  Mrs. Yoo emphasized how writing is a long process, involving research and preparation before writing, and lots of hard work in revision.  But writing can also be a lot of fun, and it is great feeling when you get a book published.

    1.  Math:  Mr. Spaulding: p. 497-498.
                      Mrs. Thompson:  p. 495-496.
                      Ms. Nuzum:  p. 399-400.
     2.  What did you learn from our author today?
     3.  Read for half an hour.
     4.  Get Jump Rope for Heart signatures.
     5.  Get parent initials.

Author Visit

Tomorrow author Paula Yoo is visiting Rio Vista.  Paula Yoo is a children’s picture book author and novelist. She has also written for television.

     1.  Math:  Mr. Spaulding: p. 495-496
                      Mrs. Thompson:  p. 489-490.
                      Ms. Nuzum:  p. 397-398.
     2.  Who is your favorite author?  Explain why.
     3.  Read for half an hour.
     4.  Jump Rope for Heart signature.
     5.  Get parent initials.

Current Events

Fourth graders are expected to read a wide variety of books and articles in different genres and about different subjects.  One important source of reading material is the newspaper.  By reading newspapers, we learn about important current events while practicing reading skills.

     1.  Math:  No math homework today.
     2.  What is an important or interesting story in the news?  Explain.
     3.  Read for half an hour.
     4.  Get parent initials.

California Missions

There are twenty-one missions in California.  It is an important topic in 4th grade social studies to understand something of the historical significance of the mission system.

     1.  Math:  Mr. Spaulding: p. 478.
                      Mrs. Thompson: no homework.
                      Ms. Nuzum: p. 391-392.
     2.  What is the best place in Fillmore?  Explain.
     3.  Read for half an hour.
     4.  Author survey.
     5.  Get parent initials.

Welcome Back from Spring Break

  1.  Math:  Mr. Spaulding: p. 471-472.
                      Mrs. Thompson: review practice test.
                      Ms. Nuzum: p. 382.
     2.  What is the best age to be?  Explain.
     3.  Read for half an hour.
     4.  Get parent initials.