Friday, January 26, 2018

4A for Gold!

It's been an exciting week, ending with making model volcanoes! It was a fun experience for the students and me! Rest up this weekend to get ready next week. Here is a look into next week:

Math: This upcoming week, students will start their study of decimals. In fourth grade, students will be expected to know how to read, speak, and write decimals to the thousandths place. To begin, they will understand the relationship between decimals and fractions, why the decimal places moves when multiplying and dividing by ten, how to compare decimals, and mixed numbers including decimals. 

ELA: In ELA, students will follow the regular procedures for Spalding. In writing, students will refine their understanding and skills by studying specific writing traits. In Prince Caspian, students will be reading chapters 10-14.

History: Having spent time discussing the impact of the Boston Massacre, students will now reflect on the changing opinion of the colonists toward the British and how the Boston Tea Party was a result of the colonists’ ill feelings toward the British. There is a test on chapters 1-10 at the beginning of week five. 


Science: In science next week, students will continue to look at the impact of the molten asthenosphere by studying hot springs, geysers, and mountains. This will also include a look at geological features in the depths of the ocean. The Electricity review quiz will be on Monday, and the Life Science review quiz will be later this week. 

Also reminder that Athletic Field Day is Friday (February 2nd) this week. I believe 4A will win the gold!

Friday, January 19, 2018

Ready for Week 3

Even though this last week was considered a short week we were able to cover a lot of material. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! Here's a look into what to expect next week: 

History: Students will continue the study of the American Revolution. They will study beginnings of conflict, as the British Parliament levies tax after tax upon the colonists.

Science:  Students will continue the study on geology. They will study plate tectonics, including the theory of Pangaea, and earthquakes. Next, they study volcanoes.

Language Arts: Spalding phonics continues. In grammar, students will continue the classifying and diagramming of sentences. They will write another three-paragraph essay.  In Literature, students will read Prince Caspian.



Math: Students will  continue a unit on geometry. They will then move on to decimals

Friday, January 12, 2018

1 week done, 19 more to go

Getting to know all the students and parents apart of 4A has been a real treat for me. I'm excited for our class to grow throughout the rest of the school year.

Here's what to expect in the next week:

History:  Students will continue their study of the American Revolution. We will discuss the rights of Englishmen, and start to uncover the root causes of the uprising, and then Revolution. 

Science:  Students will continue the study of geology. They will study mountains and rock formations.

Language Arts: Spalding phonics continues. In grammar, students will continue the classifying and diagramming of sentences.  In Literature, students will continue reading Prince Caspian. Please remember to bring your books!


Math: Students will begin a unit on lines. 

Saturday, January 6, 2018

This Week in 4A:

History: Students will begin the second major unit of the year, The American Revolution. They will study the thirteen colonies, and what life was like for early colonists in the New World. There will be a quiz on the Thirteen Colonies on  Friday, January 11th.

Science:  Students will study geology. They will begin their study by learning that the earth is composed of different layers. They will move on to studying about why tectonic plates move and the three types of boundaries. During week 2, they will continue their look at plate tectonics, including the theory of Pangaea, and earthquakes. 

Language Arts: Spalding phonics continues. In grammar, students will continue the classifying and diagramming of sentences. They will write their first three-paragraph essay of the semester.  In Literature, students will read Prince Caspian.


Math: Students will begin a unit on geometry. They will then move on to decimals! There will be a math test on angles on Friday, January 11th. 

Tuesday, January 2, 2018

Welcome Back 4A!

Dear Parents and Families,

Welcome back to 4A! My name is Ms. Chaudhury. I hope you had a wonderful winter break. A few of you may have seen me as an assistant teacher in a 5th grade classroom, however I plan to finish out the year as the lead teacher in 4A. Along with being your child's teacher, I am also the Science Curriculum Coordinator for Archway Arete. I feel honored to teach your children for the rest of the school year. Here is some more information about me:


I was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but soon after I was born my parents were tired of shoveling snow and moved to New Orleans, Louisiana. However after only 2 years there, my parents did not enjoy the hurricane season so we moved to a suburb near Dallas, Texas. A few years later the humidity was too much, and my parents finally decided to call Arizona home. I completed middle school and high school in the valley. I attended Arizona State University, where I spent most of my time in a research lab or working in a hospital when I wasn't in class. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Psychology. 

I always thought that science was my only passion, but in my later years in college I realized how much I enjoyed teaching and mentoring young minds. After graduating I decided to pursue teaching as a career before attending graduate school. So far this school year I have learned so much in the apprentice program with Mrs. Mason, and observing the great teachers of Arete. I'm excited to put my new found skills to use in our classroom.

When I'm not in the classroom, I'm usually walking my dog Jack, reading a good book, or watching a comedy TV show. I also love practicing new recipes in the kitchen, and spending time with close friends and family. Additionally, I am an Indian classical dancer, and spend my weekends teaching at my dance school. 


The classroom may look a little different than you or your child may remember. However, I plan on this transition going as smooth as possible. I am excited to meet and interact with each child in the class. I cannot wait to see how your child grows. I feel very optimistic that these new few months will be great with you and your child a part of our classroom. If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to reach out to me by email: TChaudhury@archwayarete.org. I hope to see many of you at our Meet the Teacher night on Thursday, January 11th. 

Best,
Ms. Chaudhury


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