November, 15 2015

Mr. Bouckes Classroom News

Character Trait of the Month

Courage: the ability to do something that is difficult or frightening.

Important Dates to Remember

Quote of the Month

11/10 -- Mission San Juan Bautista Field Trip

11/11 -- No School; Ventrans Day
11/17-25 -- Parent/Teacher conferences
11/13 -- End of First Trimester
11/26-27 -- No School; Thanksgiving Holiday

English/Language Arts

Students of the Month

Math

Jose has read three new chapter books

this month. He has shown the character
trait of the month, courage, by taking on
new challenges, and sharing his creative
writing with the whole class!

A hero is someone who has given his or her life

to somthing bigger than oneself.
- Joseph Campbell

Beginning this month we will be reading two new Mark Smith

stories from our reading textbook. The stories are Mark has worked very hard in the classboth biographies. A biography is a non-fiction sto- room all month. He has shown the charry about a persons life. Students will write a bi- acter trait of the month, courage, by
making new friends at recess time. He is
ography about themselves, and conduct research enthusiasitc and excited to be in school.
about an historically significant individual of their
choosing.
Jose Lopez

Starting this month students will be introduced

to long division. Students were introduced to basic division in thrid grade. In fourth grade divsion
becomes more challenging by using numbers as
large as four digits. It is essential that students
have their multiplication facts memorized in order
to become fluent with long division. For more information look at Homework Help below.

Karen Johnson
Karen has been a cooperative group
leader all month. She has shown the
character trait of the month, courage, by
playing soccer and football during physical education.

Homework Help

Students should read for at least 30 mintues every night. Vary your
nightly routine by sharing a favorite book or story with your child.
Long Division:

5 343
-250 50
93
-50 10
43
-40 8
3
68, Remainder 3

4 265
-200 50
65
-48 12
17
-16 4
1
66, Remainder 1

7 895
-700 100
195
-140 20
55
-49 7
6
127, Remainder 6

Contact Me

Jack Boucke
Cell: 209-770-2869
School: 555-555-555
schoolboucke@gmail.com
Please contact me with
any comments or questions.