Friday, December 21, 2012

Have a grear Holiday Vacation - see you next year!!

Thank you to those who donated something to our holiday party.  Everything was delicious.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes.  Reading minutes for December will be due when we get back.

Math - study flashcards

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Please pay careful attention to the weather.  It sounds like the storm may be shifting and more powerful than first thought.  Stay safe.

Remember there will be a Holiday Party on Friday, if your child would like to bring anything to share.

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling -  study for test
Packs due Friday
Sorts due Thursday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 4-4

Social Studies - Current Event due Friday

Monday, December 17, 2012

I will be at a workshop tomorrow, so there won't be a blog.  I have linked tomorrow's math homework to my web page already.

Please check your child's backpack for a letter regarding the tragedy in Connecticut last Friday.

We will be having a short Holiday party Friday afternoon.  Your child may bring a treat to share, if they would like.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Packs due Friday
Sorts due Thursday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 4-2

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Thursday, December 13, 2012

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Packs due Friday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 4-1

Wednesday, Decemeber 12, 2012

Tomorrow will be pajama day.  We will still be going outside for recess and having Phy Ed, so please have your child dress appropriately.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Packs due Friday
Sorts due Thursday

Math - study flashcards
Fluency Check 9

Social Studies - Current Event due Friday

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

We have made a change to our Pajama Day Acknowledgement.  Tomorrow will be Packers Day and Thursday will be Pajama Day.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Packs due Friday
Sorts due Thursday

Math - Study flashcards
Test Form B

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Monday, December 10, 2012

I have the Math homework linked to my web page and I will link the spelling packs and word sort tomorrow.

We have earned 66 classroom Cougar Paws and voted to have a Pajama Day on Wednesday.  Please remember that your child will still be going outside for recess, so have them dress for the weather.

My list of missing assignments seems to be growing instead of getting smaller.  Please check with your child nightly to make sure that they have all their homework complete and ready to turn in on time.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Packs due Friday
Sorts due Thursday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 3-11

Friday, December 7, 2012

If your child comes home and asks for $1.50 to bring to school and your child isn't willing to answer many questions as to why they need the money, it is for a legitimate reason although it is a surprise for later this month.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 3-10

Thursday, December 6, 2012

The Coin Challenge ends tomorrow, if you are interested in contributing

Book Orders are due tomorrow, if you would like to purchase anything

Students were given information about Battle of the Books today.  If they are interested they need to create a four person time, and a letter will be sent home with them about the specifics.  Only students who are serious and committed to reading should become part of a team.  In the past, teams have had to drop out as group members decided to quit.


Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Packs due Friday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 3-9

Social Studies - Current Event due Friday

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Everyone did a great job at the concert last night.  It was nice to see so many students and family members in attendance.

The holiday coin challenge ends on Friday if you would like to contribute.

Book Orders are due on Friday, if you would like to purchase anything.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Packs due Friday
Sorts due Thursday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 3-8

Social Studies - current event due Friday

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

See you at the concert tonight.  We are in Room 137.

Monday, December 3, 2012

Family Chains went home today.  Enjoy the time you spend as a family.

Reminder that the Holiday Concert is tomorrow at 6:00 at the Menasha High School Auditorium

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Packs due Friday
Sorts due Thursday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 3-6

Friday, November 30, 2012

Information went home today about a Family Chain activity.  Read over the instructions carefully and return the activity sheet on Monday.  Also have your child bring a bag to school to take home their chain.  There won't be enough room in their back pack for the chain.

November Reading minutes are due on Monday.  If you misplaced your calendar, there is one available on my web page.  Also, you may write a note in your child's agenda indicating that they have read their 400 minutes for November.

Reminder that the Holiday Concert will be on Tuesday at the Menasha High School Auditorium starting at 6:00.

Homework:

Reading - Read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 3-5

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Packs due Friday

Math - study flashcards

Social Studies - Current Event due Friday

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Information was sent home today regarding After Beat Music Program.  Please look over the information.  Your child was introduced to the instruments today by the Maplewood Music program coming over and playing for us.

Reminder that tomorrow is Family Literacy Night.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Packs due Friday
Sorts due Thursday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 3-3

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Book Orders went home today.  They are due Friday, December 7, if you are interested in purchasing anything.  The orders usually take 7 - 10 days to ship, so I am hoping that the orders will be here before Winter Break, but I can't promise anything.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Packs due Friday
Sorts due Thursday.

Math - study flashcards.

Monday, November 26, 2012

Welcome back from our break.

Reminder that Thursday is Family Literacy Night.  I hope to see you there.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Packs due Friday
Sorts due Thursday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 3-2, only do problems 2 and 3 on the Homework side and cross out number 12 on the remembering side.

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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Reminder: Early Dismissal tomorrow at 11:00 due to Teacher Inservice.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards

Monday, November 19, 2012

Due to the shortened week, we will not be having Spelling packs or Spelling sorts.

Reminder that there is an early dismissal on Wednesday at 11:00.  Enjoy your holiday.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 3-1

Friday, November 16, 2012

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - Study flashcards

Your child does NOT have to do Homework 3-1 because we will continue practicing division on Monday before I have the class try to practice on their own.

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Tomorrow is Show and Tell Day.  Your child may bring one thing to show and tell us about. 

Book Orders are due tomorrow, if you wish to purchase anything.

We used the Google Chrome Books for the first time today.  School e-mails are not working yet, but hopefully they will be functioning by Wednesday so that I can begin teaching about e-mail and Google Applications.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Packs due Friday

Math - study flashcards

Science - test Friday.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

We had our first meeting with our first grade buddies.  We will be pairing up with Ms. Svejda's class on the Wednesdays that we don't have Guidance.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Packs due Friday
Sorts due Thursday

Math - study flashcards
Fluency Check 7

Science - Review due Thursday
Test on Friday

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

We fnished with WKCE testing this afternoon.  Results will not be back from the state until spring time.

Remember to have your child bring back their permission slip for Google email accounts and Google Applications if you would like for them to learn this technology.  I am hoping to bring the Chrome books to the classroom on Thursday and only those students with permission will be allowed to use them.

Friday is our classroom Show and Tell for our Cougar Paw Acknowledgement.

Friday is also the last day to make a purchase from this month's book order, if you would like.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Packs due Friday
Sorts due Thursday

Math - study flashcards
Test Form B

Science - review sheet due Thursday
Test on Friday.

Monday, November 12, 2012

A permission slip went home today regarding Goggle Mail accounts.  With your permission your child will have access to an account set up for them through the school.  As the permission slip states, students will only have internal access - no one from outside the school district will be able to write them and they won't be able to send anyone outside the district an e-mail.  Once permission is given I will teach students how to use Google Documents instead of Microsoft Word, so that they can continue working on projects at home. By giving your child permission, they will also be able to use Chrome books in my classroom, as these require your child to use their school g-mail address.

We have earned more than 30 classroom Cougar Paws and we have voted on a Show and Tell Day for our Acknowledgement.  On Friday afternoon each child will be able to bring in one item to tell us about, if they would like to.

Tomorrow we will be taking our final two WKCE tests.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Packs due Friday
Sorts due Thursday

Math - study flashcards
Fluency Check 6

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Thursday, November 8, 2012

Tomorrow will be Red, White and Blue Day in honor of our Veterans and the assembly we will hold for them in the morning.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 2-18

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Book Orders went home today.  They are due back on Friday, November 16, if you are interested in purchasing anything.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 2-17


We are beginning division next week.  Those students who are continuing to struggle in multiplication because of not knowing their facts will also struggle in division, perhaps even more.  Please study math flashcards each evening.

Monday, November 5, 2012

Due to WKCE testing there will not be spelling this week.

Reminder that there is no school tomorrow due to Teacher Inservice.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Fluency Check 5

Friday, November 2, 2012

Today we took our last practice test for WKCE.  Testing will begin on Monday and last through Tuesday, November 13.

Reminder that there is no school on Tuesday, November 6 due to teacher inservice.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 2-16

Thursday, Nvoember1, 2012

Thank you to those who contributed box taps this past month.  There was a 3-way tie and our class won a Pizza Party that will be held tomorrow at lunch.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Packs due Friday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Rembering 2-15

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Happy Halloween

There should not be any homework this evening.  They were given plenty of time in class to do Math Fluency Check 4

Please turn in October Reading Minutes, if not already done so.

Information came home today regarding WKCE testing.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Tomorrow is the Halloween parade starting at 1:00.  If your child is going to wear a costume, please have them bring it to school in a bag or box.  They will be changing into their costume after lunch.

Anyone who has read their 400 minutes for October may turn in their reading calendars tomorrow, as I do not expect reading to be done on Halloween.

If your child would like, they may bring a snack to share after the Halloween parade.

WKCE testing will be starting on Monday, November 5 and run through Tuesday, November 13.

Homework -

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Sorts due Thursday
Packs due Friday

Math - Study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 2-14 - EVENS only on the Homework side.

Monday, October 29, 2012

Two tickets for a Magic Show this weekend went home. I don't know anything about the show, other than the tickets were donated.

Tomorrow is the Leadership Club Hat Day fundraiser for Old Glory Honor Flights.  For $1 your child may wear a hat for the day. All money donated will be given to the veterans during our assmebly on Friday, November 9.

We will not be having a large party on Halloween but if your child would like to bring a snack to share with the class on Wednesday, they may.

Homework:

Language - Legends were due today. Over half the class did not have them finished.  If your child did not have their lengend done, they will be staying in for recess until it it finished.  They need to bring the story home to complete.

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Sorts due Thursday
Packs due Friday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 2-13

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Wednesday, October 24, 2012

The Fourth Grade Teachers would like to acknowledge and congratulate all the students on their outstanding behavior on our field trip today.  They made Clovis very proud of them.

Homework:

Language -  final copy of Legend due Monday

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Remember to be at school by 6:30 tomorrow, pack a lunch and dress for the weather - it is predicted to be in the 70s.  If your child has a Clovis shirt please have them wear it or they will be provided one to wear over their shirt.   We will begin our day inside the Capital Building and then proceed to the zoo.  If weather permits, we will eat outside at the picnic area at the Zoo.

There is no school on Thursday and Friday.

Homework:

Language - Final copy of Legend is due on Monday

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards.

Monday, October 22, 2012

A reminder for parents having conferences went home in your child's agenda today.  Please check for your time, if you are attending tomorrow.

There is an early dismissal at 11:00 tomorrow due to parent/teacher conferences.

A reminder note also went home for our Madision field trip.  Please read it over carefully and let me know if you have any questions.

Homework:

Language - Final copy of the Legend is due on Monday, October 29

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 2-12

Science - projects due October 23.

Friday, October 19, 2012

Homework:

Language - bring in a paper grocery bag, if you haven't already

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 2-11

Science - project due October 23

Thursday, October 19, 2012

Due to the field trips on Wednesdays, we will have library next Monday in the morning.

Homework:

Language - paper grocery sack for legend project

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Packs due Friday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 2-10

Science - project due October 23

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

We had a beautiful day for our field trip.  Please take a few minutes to ask your child what they learned today about Native Americans and wetlands.

Homework:

Language - bring a paper grocery bag for our Legend Project

Spelling - study for test
Sorts due Thursday
Packs due Friday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 2-10

Science - projects due October 23.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Tomorrow morning is our field trip to Heckrodt Nature Center. We will be going rain or shine and be outside most of the morning.  We will be walking to and from the Nature Center also.  We will return in time for lunch.

Book Orders went home today. They are due next Tuesday, October 23, if you are interested in ordering anything.  Also, information about a free program went home.  Scholastic Book Club will donate books to students in need, just by having your child read their 20 minutes nightly.  There is a competition between dog lovers and cat lovers.  So far, more people in the class are reading in support of the dogs.

Homework:

Language - Bring a paper grocery sack for our Legend project.

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Sorts due Thursday
Packs due Friday

Math - study flashcards
Fluency Check 3

Friday, October 12, 2012

Monday will be my last day for math training.  Since there will be a substitute teacher, there won't be a blog.  I will try to link the homework.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 2-8

Science - project due October 23

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Parent/Teacher Conferences begin today.  There is a reminder note in your child's agenda if you are scheduled for today.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Packs due Friday

Math - study flashcards

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Congratulations to all parents who sent in a chaperone form.  You have all been selected to go on the Madison field trip.  Information went home today regarding chaperone guidelines.  Remember your criminal background check must be cleared before the day of the trip for you to join us.

Just a reminder I will be at training tomorrow so there will not be a blog.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Study for test
Packs due Friday
Sorts due Thursday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 2-6

Science - projects due October 23.

Monday, October 8, 2012

There is an early dismissal on Thursdayat 11:00 due to Parent/Teacher conferences.

I will be gone on Wednesday at training.  There will not be a blog that day, but I will try to attached homework to my web page.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Packs due Friday
Sorts due Thursday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 2-5

Science - projects due October 23

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Friday, October 5, 2012

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flachcards

Science - projects due October 23 - I told my students it might be easier to bring their projects in on Tuesday, instead of the early morning of the Madison Trip.

Thursday, October 4, 2012

I apologize for the confusion with yesterday's Madison field trip pack.  When I was printing the packet, last year's letter accidentally got attached.  I am sending home a letter today clarifying the dates of each field trip and a permission slip. If you have already filled out a permission slip on the chaperone form, you do not have to fill out another one.  Again, I apologize for the mistake.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Packs due Friday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 2-4

Social Studies - Mrs. Borowski is giving the class another day to study.  The test will be on Friday.

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Just a reminder that the school fundraiser ends tomorrow.

If you have not turned in your parent/teacher conference sheet that went home yesterday, please do so ASAP.

A letter went home today regarding our annual field trip to Madison.  Please look over the letter and take note of the deadlines for chaperones, money and lunch to go forms.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Packs due Friday
Sorts due Thursday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 2-3

Social Studies - test tomorrow

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Notes went home this evening regarding Parent/Teacher conferences.  We did our best to accomodate everyone's request.  Please check over the note, sign and return it to school.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Packs due Friday
Sorts due Thursday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 2-2

Social Studies - study for test on Thursday

Guidance - homework due on Wednesday, given last week.

Monday, October 1, 2012

A note went home today regarding our field trip to Heckrodt Nature Center.  We will be walking from school and go rain or shine.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes
Turn in reading minutes calendar, if not already done so

Spelling - study for test
Packs due Friday
Sorts due Thursday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 2-1

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Friday, September 28, 2012

September Reading Minutes are due on Monday.  Please add the minutes read for September and then sign the calendar.  If you misplaced the calendar you can find one on my web page or write a note in your child's agenda that they read at least 400 minutes at home for the month of September.

School pictures went home today.  Please check backpacks for them.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards.

We are starting the multiplication unit on Monday.  The more fluent and accurate your child is with their multiplication facts the easier this unit will be for them.

Thursday, September 27, 2012

It sure is nice to be back in the classroom.  Now I can use what I learned in training to help my students become even more successful.  I will have follow-up training two days in October.

If you wish to purchase a book, orders are due tomorrow.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Packs due Friday

Math - study flashcards
Fluency Check 2

Monday, September 24, 2012

GO PACK GO!!

A blue note went home with evening regarding parent/teacher conferences.  Please look over the note, decide on a time and return it to school by Wednesday, so that a conference schedule can be made.

I will be gone Tuesday and Wednesday for training so there will not be a blog.  I will do my best to link math homework to my webpage, if possible.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Packs due Friday
Sorts due Thursday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 1-13

Friday, September 21, 2012

I will be gone on Tuesday and Wednesday for training.  There will not be a blog on those days.  I will try to link the homework, but I am not sure if that will be possible. Thank you for your understanding.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - Study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 1-12

Thursday, September 20, 2012

We began reading groups today.  The groups that did not meet today will meet tomorrow.

MAP Math testing will be tomorrow afternoon.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Packs due Friday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 1-11

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

MAP Testing went well today.  We were able to complete our testing before the power went out. We will take the Math MAP test on Friday afternoon.

Homework:

Reading - Read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Sorts due Thursday
Packs due Friday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 1-10

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Tomorrow is library day.  Your child will be allowed to check out two books if they return both books they checked out last week.  They can also renew books, if thye would like.

Tomorrow is our first MAP test.  We will be doing Reading.  Please have your child well-rested so that they can do their best.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Sorts due Thursday
Packs due Friday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 1-9

Monday, September 11, 2012

Map testing begins this week.  We will have Reading Wednesday morning and Math Friday afternoon.  We will conclude with Language Arts next Wednesay morning.

I have posted Spelling sorts to my web page for your child's use, if needed.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Sorts due Thursday
Packs due Friday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 1-8

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Friday, September 14, 2012

School fundraising information went home today.  Please ask your child about it and look over the information in the plastic bag.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math -study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 1-7

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Book Orders went home today.  If you are interested in purchasing any books, please have the orders turned in my Friday, September 28.  There are also instructions for ordering on-line.  Parents who used this option in the past found it to be very convenient.

Tomorrow is Art.  If your child does not have a smock, they may bring one and keep it by their coat hook.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Study for test
Sorts/packs due Friday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 1-6

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

We went to the Clovis Library today.  The policy has changed and each child that has all their books returned will be allowed to check out two books.  This is a change from three books last year.

All students are able to log into the computer on their own accounts.  To log in they need to type in their last name,first initial and the last two digits of their graduation year (NO SPACES).  Their student id number is their password.  By having their own account they will be able to log into the MJSD computers at the Menasha Public Library and pull up any computer work they saved at school.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Sorts/Packs due Friday

Math - study flashcard
Homework/Remembering 1-5

September 11, 2012

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Sorts/Packs due Friday

Math - Study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 1-4

Monday, September 10, 2012

We began Spelling today.  Your child is in one group for word sorting and another group for Spelling words and packets.  The word sorts help your child recognize the similarities between different word families.  The Spelling packets help with other aspects of Language and Grammar.  Since we are working on different skills, the words will not be the same the majority of the time.  Your child will be given a spelling test on Friday for their spelling words only.  Spelling packets and spelling sorts are due when they walk into the room on Friday morning to be considered on time.  They will be given some time in class to work on them Monday - Thursday, but may need to bring the packs/sorts home to complete, especially in the first few weeks.  Groups were picked based on the colors in the Olympic Rings.  Spelling words and packets for the Yellow group and Green group are posted on my web page for you to run-off if needed.  Blue groups members are expected to keep track of their packets and only list words and the glossary are posted on-line.  There is also a spot on the Agenda where students are asked to write in their weekly spelling words to practice at home.  Students have been reminded to check the spelling carefully when writing the words, as I won't be checking for accuracy.

Tomorrow is picture day.  Please note the pictures are usually taken in grade order, starting with the youngest children first.  We may have Phy Ed and lunch recess before your child's picture is taken.  All children will have their pictures taken for the yearbook, even if you choose to not order a package.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Packs/Sorts due Friday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 1-3

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Friday, September 7, 2012

Today we had our first day of Art.  They will be painting in 4th grade, so please feel free to send in an art smock to keep at school to protect clothing, if you would like.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
            Homework/Remembering 1-2

September 5, 2012

We had a great day.  We earned our five Olympic rings reviewing the Cougar Code and have received a golden recess pass.

Please turn in your beginning of the year paperwork, if you have not already done so.  I know that only one criminal background check went home for each family.  If each parent would like to fill one out, let me know and I will send home an additional form.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Rermembering 1-1

September 4, 2012

Today was a great start to the new school year.  We had S'More funthis afternoon - we made s'mores by letting the sun melt the chocolate for us. 

There was a lot of information sent home at Open House and today, so please feel free to contact me if you ever have any questions or concerns.

A letter went home today explaining the procedures of my classroom and the days of specials.

Agendas are set up a little differently this year.  We will continue to work on getting the correct homework aligned with the correct subject area.  Please feel free to sign at the bottom of the date in the parent/teacher comments space or place your initials on the appropriate line.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - finish cutting out flashcards, putting answers on the back with pencil.
           Study flashcards
           Finish Sum colors, if not already done.

Remember that you can find copies of the math homework linked to my web page.

Thursday, May 31, 2012

Thank you to everyone who donated something to the auction.  Everyone was able to purchase at least one item with their Cougar Cash.

We are signing yearbooks tomorrow.  If your child does not have a yearbook, they will receive an end-of-4th grade packet with pages in it for autographs.

May Reading Minutes are due tomorrow. If your child has lost their calendar, just write a note in their agenda that they have read their 400 minutes for the month.

Reminder that Monday is our Acknowledgement Afternoon.  If your child has all their work complete, please feel free to join us for a walk to Tom's and for a kickball game after.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Tomorrow will be our Cougar Cash Auction.  Please have your child bring any items you wish to donate.

Tomorrow is also the Talent Show.  Good Luck to those participating.

Remember all missing work must be turned in by Monday morning for your child to join us in the Acknowledgement Afternoon. I also need a few permission slips.  Please have your child turn in their permission slip, if they have not already done so.

Homework:

Reading - Read 20 minutes

Language Arts - finish Spring Paper, if not already done so.

Math - study flashcards
Ocean Plant Facts

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

If your child would like to donate anything to the class auction, please have them bring the items to school tomorrow or Thursday.

We are still focusing on 4th grade No Excuse Words, so there will not be weekly spelling packets or weekly spelling sorts.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Tomorrow is the Heritage Hills Field Trip.  Remember to bring a lunch, if you did not sign up for Lunch to Go through the school.  Also, if your child has a Cougar Shirt, please have them wear it.  If not, one will be provided for them to wear over what they wear ro school.  Your child may bring spending money and a camera if you wish to send one with them, but they are responsible for whatever they bring.  Electronics, other than a camera, are NOT allowed on this trip.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 11-6

Monday, May 21, 2012

Reminder that Wednesday is our Field Trip to Heritage Hills.  Have your child bring a sack lunch with things that can be thrown away or recycled.  Also, they need to wear a Clovis Cougar Shirt or one will be provided for them to wear over the shirt that they wear to school that day.

Due to the shortened week and field trip, there will NOT be traditional spelling this week.  We will work on No Excuse words.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 11-5

Friday, May 18, 2012

Have fun at the Carnival this evening.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
finish Homework/Remembering 11-4

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Study for test
Fruit Slices - Open Sort and Practice Test
Oompa Loompas - Packet due Friday and Practice Test

Math - study flashcards
Remembering ONLY 11-4

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Congratulations to all the wonderful athletics in my classroom who tried their best at today's Track and Field Day.

Remember tomorrow is the last day to turn in Lunch To Go forms, if you would like the school to make your child lunch for Heritage Hills next Wednesday.

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 11-3

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Tomorrow is track and field day.  We will be at Calder Stadium starting at 9:00.  Please join us if you are able.  Your child needs to wear a Clovis Cougar Shirt or a Cantering Cougar Shirt.  If they don't wear one, a Cougar Shirt will be provided for them to wear over the shirt they come to school with.

Tomorrow we will be having a snack picnic with our Buddies on Clovis Hill.  Your child may bring a snack to eat, if they wish.

Homework:
Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Study for test
Fruit Slices - Rainbow Sort
Oompa Loompas - Pack due Friday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 11-2

Monday, May 14, 2012

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Study for test
Fruit Slices - Desk Sort
Oompa Loompas - Packet due Friday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 11-1

Friday, May 22, 2012

Information went home today regarding try-outs for the School Talent show. 

A note went home regarding the end of year Acknowledgement Afternoon for the fourth grade.  Please note that for your child to be eligible to participate in the acknowledgement they must have all their assignments turned in.  I hope your are able to join us in an exciting game of kickball.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Just a reminder that Heritage Hills Field Trip money is due tomorrow.  We must send the money to Heritage Hills by Monday or they will give our spot to another school.

Forms went home today for Lunch-to-Go forms.  If you would like your child to have the school make a lunch, please have the form back to school by Thursday, May 17 so that the lunch staff can order the necessary food.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Practice test

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 9 - 21

Wednesday, May 10, 2012

A reminder that Heritage Hills field trip permission slips and money are due Friday.  We will be drawing one name to accompany us as a chaperone on that day also.  If you are interested in chaperoning, please indicate this on the field trip permission slip.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Study for test
Fruit Slices - Cursive sort
Oompa Loompahs - Pack due Friday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 9-18

Monday, May 7, 2012

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Study for test
Fruit Slices - Desk Sort
Oompa Loompas - Packet due Friday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 9-17

Japanese

Friday, May 4, 2012

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math -study flashcards

Thursday, May 3. 2012

A note went home regarding the Heritage Hills Field Trip.  Please read it over and let me know if you have any questions.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - Study flaschards
Homework/Remembering 9-16

Japanese

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language Arts - practice for demonstration speech, if not already given

Math - Study flashcards
Remembering side ONLY 9-12

Japanese

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Due to the 4th grade spelling bee and District Assessments this week, we will not have our weekly spelling sorts, packets and tests.

April Reading Minutes are due, if not already turned in

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language Arts - practice demonstration speech, if not already done so.

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 9-11

Friday, April 27, 2012

There is no school on Monday due to not having used any snow days this school year.

We will have Math MAP testing on Tuesday afternoon.

April Reading Minutes will be due on Tuesday

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language Arts - practice for demonstration speech, if not already given

Math - study flashcards
Tasty Treats worksheet

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Ask your child about the Great Safety Adventure that came to our school today.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language Arts - practice demonstration speech, if not already given

Spelling - study for test
Practice test

Math - study flashcards
There is not a worksheet tonight. Due to visiting the Great Safety Adventure, we were not able to complete all of Math.

Monday, April 23, 2012

Reminder:  Tomorrow dismissal will be at 11:00 due to Teacher Inservice in the afternoon.

Great job on demonstration speeches today.  These are the best that I have had.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language Arts - Practice for demonstration speech, if not already given

Spelling - study for test
Fruit Slices - Desk Sort
Oompa Loompa - Packet 21 due Friday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 9-10

Japanese

Friday, April 20, 2012

A reminder letter went today regarding the Brewers Game.  Attached to the letter were the guidelines to bring things into the Brewers Game.

Monday will be wear green to school day in recognzation of Earth Day.

Homework:
Reading - read 20 minutes

Language Arts - Practice for demonstration speech.  They begin on Monday.

Math - Study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 9-9

Thursday, April 19.2012

Monday is wear Green Day in honor of Earth Day.


Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language - Practice for Demonstration Speech

Spelling - Study for test
Practice for test

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 9-8

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

The 4th grade will be having a Spelling Bee. My homeroom will have our bee on Tuesday, May 1. Five finalist will then go on to compete against Mrs. Borowski's and Mr. Viotto's finalist on Friday, May 11. Good Luck to everyone.

Homework:
Reading - read 20 minutes

Language Arts - Practice for demonstration speech

Spelling - study for test
Fruit Slices - Rainbow Sort
Oompa Loompas - Packet due Friday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 9-7

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language Arts - Practice for Demonstation Speech

Math - study for test
Fruit Slices - Glue Sort
Oompa Loompa - Pack due Friday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 9-6

Monday, April 16, 2012

For those students who participated in the Timber Rattler Reading Program, ticket voucher and hot dog/soda tickets were stapled in your child's agenda today.

Tomorrow is the last day to hand back Lunch to Go forms if you are interested in the school making a lunch for your child for the Brewers Game.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language Arts - Practice for Demonstration Speech

Spelling - study for test
Fruit Slices - Desk Sort
Oompa Loompas - Pack 20 due Friday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 9-5

Japanese

Friday, April 13, 2012

Notes went home today regarding our demonstration speeches. You are invited to attend, if possible. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 9-4

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Due to a meeting that I have after school there will not be a blog today. Math homework is linked to my web page.

Wednesday. April 11, 2012

A note went home today regarding the School Lunch to Go for the Brewers Game. If you are interested in your child having a Lunch To Go, I need to form back by Tuesday, April 17 so that the cafeteria staff can order the necessary amount.

Book Orders went home yesterday for the months of March, April and May. If you are interested in ordering a book, please have your order to me or placed online by Friday, April 27. These will be the last book orders of the year.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Fruit Slices - cursive sort
Oompa Loompas - Packet due on Friday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 9-2

March reading minutes are due, if they haven't already been turned in. If you lost the calendar, one can still be found on my web page or simply write a note in your child's agenda that they read 400 minutes in March.

Monday, April 9, 2012

Welcome Back from Spring Break

March Reading Minutes are due, if not turned in today.

Brewers Field Trip Money is due, if not already turned in. There is a possibility that I will need at least one more chaperone. Please let me know if you are interested as your criminal background check form will need to be turned in immediately, if not already done so, so that we can get it back in time.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Fruit Slices - Desk Sort
Oompa Loompas - Packet 19 due Friday

Math - study flashcards
Division Mystery Picture

Thrusday, March 29, 2012

Tomorrow dismissal will be at 11:00.

Tomorrow is Look Alike Day. Dress like as many friends as you would want.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Practice test

Math - study flashcards
Mystery picture

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Tomorrow will be class color day for March Madness. Our class will be wearing blue.

There are still Smencils for sale. If you wish, you child may bring money to school tomorrow to purchase additional Smencils. They may purchase Smencils even if they bought today. It will be first come, first served and we will sell until sold out.

Tomorrow is the Human Growth and Development talk.

Deadline for signing up to be a chaperone for the Brewers game is Friday. We will be drawing names that morning.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Fruit Slices - Draw, Write and Color
Oompa Loompas - Packet due Friday

Social Studies - Famous Person Posters due tomorrow

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 8-3

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Wednesday is Crazy Hair Day. It is also the Smencil Sell. Your child may purchase up to 2 Smencils for $1 each, if you would like.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Fruit Slices - Glue Sort
Oompa Loompa - Packet due by Friday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 8-2

Monday, March 26, 2012

Remember if you would like to be a chaperone for the Brewers Game, I need to know by Friday. Names will be drawn on Friday.

Tuesday is Sports Day for March Madness. Your child may wear a shirt, jersey, sweatshirt, etc from their favorite sports team.

Homework:
Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Fruit Slices - Desk Sort
Oompa Loompa - Packet 18 due Friday

Math - Study Flashcards
Homework/Remembering 8-1

Japanese

Friday, March 23, 2012

Next week is March Madness Days at school. Monday is Hat Day, if your child would like to participate.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards

Thursday, March 22, 2021

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Practice test

Math -study flashcards
study for test tomorrow - they should be bringing home their book test today to practice and study from.

Science - study for test. Students were given a study guide yesterday and put it in their mailboxes today to bring home.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test

Math - study for test
Homework/Remembering 7-13

Tuesday. March 20, 2012

Just a reminder that Conferences will be held on Thursday, Please check to see if you are scheduled.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Reading Groups -

• Stars - Read Chapters 13 and 14, RRL, Due Wednesday, March 21


• Magnet - Read pages 1 - 7, RRL, Due Thursday, March 22


• Plants and Animals - Read pages 2 - 5, RRL, Due Wednesday, March 21


• Ramona Quimby - Read Chapter 3, RRL - visualizing, 2 powerful words, Due Thurs, March 22


• Severe Storm - read pages 2 - 9, RRL, Due Thursday, March 22

Spelling -Study for test

Fruit Slices - Rainbow Sort

Oompa Loompas - Packet due Friday

Math - study flashcards, Homework/Remembering 7- 12

Monday, March 19, 2012

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Fruit Slices - Desk Sort
Oompa Loompas - Packet 17 due Friday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 7-11

Japanese

Friday, March 16, 2012

A note went home today regarding our Brewers Field Trip. If you would like to be a chaperone please pay careful attention to the deadline and criteria.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - Study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 7-10

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Tomorrow will be wear Green Day, if your child feels like being a little Irish.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Reading groups -

• Stars - Read Chapters 11 and 12, reading response log, due Monday, March 19


• Amber Brown - Chapter 16, do a picture of your favorite part and why it is your favorite, due Fri, March 16


• Mouse - Read Chapter 13, reading response log, due Tues, March 20


• Tales - Read Chapter 10, reading response log, due Mon, March 19


• Ecosystem - Read to the end of the book, reading response log - glue in paper, due Tuesday, March 20


• Ramona Quimby - Read Chapter 1, schema, due Mon March 19

Math - study flashcards, Homework/Remembering 7-9

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Homework:

Read 20 minutes

Math- study flashcards
Division Mystery Picture

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

A note went home regarding the Human Growth and Development Presentation coming later this month. This note is different from most as you are to return it only if you DON'T want your child to participate. If you would like to have your child participate, you do not have to do anything.

Timber Rattler Minutes are due Friday. This is the final week and Mr. White needs a count to order the tickets.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Division Mystery Picture

Science - worksheet

Monday, March 12, 2012

Please send back your reply to the Parent/Teacher conference invitation, if not already done so.

Due to District's assessments in Spelling and Reading this week, there will not be spelling sorts or packets.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Mystery picture

Japanese

Friday, March 9, 2012

Invitations went home today for Parent/Teacher conferences. Please ask your child for yours.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards

Japanese - finish character story, if not already done so.

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Homework:

Reading - Read 20 minutes

Spelling - Study for test
Practice Test

Math - study flashcards
Challenge 4-8

Japanese - finish character story, if not already done.

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Your Parent/Teacher conference invitation will be going home on Friday.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Reading Groups:
Stars - Read Chapters 9 and 10, Reading Response Log, due Monday, March 12
Amber Brown - Read Chapters 10 and 11, Write two questions about each chapter, due Monday, March 5
Mouse - Read Chapter 11, Reading Response Log, Due Thurs March 8
Skin - Read page 15, Reading Response Log, due Thurs, March 8
Ecosystem - Read pages 9 - 12, Reading Response Log, Due Thurs, March 8
Tales - Chapter 9, Reading Response Log, du eMonday, March 12

Spelling - Study for test
Fruit Slices - Rainbow Sort
Oompa Loompas - Packet due Friday

Math - study flashcards

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Fruit Slices - Cursive Sort
Oompa Loompa - Packet due by Friday

Math - study flashcards
Finish Homework/Remembering 7-8

Monday, March 5, 2012

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Fruit Slices - Desk Sort
Oompa Loompas- Packet 16 due Friday

Math - study flashcards
All of Remembering 7-8
Numbers 1-12 on Homework 7-8 - we will finish the remainder of the page for homework on Tuesday, as we did not get that far in our lesson today. Please remind your child that for numbers 1 - 12 they need the remainder written as a whole number and as a fraction.

Japanese

Thursday, March 1, 2012

I will be gone tomorrow so there will not be a blog. I have posted tomorrow's homework on my web page.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - practice test

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 7-6

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

February Reading Minutes are due tomorrow. A March calendar was sent home earlier this week. If you lost February's calendar, one is posted on my web page. You can also write a note in the agenda to let me know that 400 minutes have been read for February.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Fruit Slices - Rainbow Sort
Oompa Loompas - Packet due Friday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 7-5

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Fruit Slices - Desk Sort
Oompa Loompas - Packet due Friday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 7-4

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Results went home today for WKCE testing and Winter MAP testing. If you have any questions, we can discuss them at Parent/Teacher Conferences or contact me prior to that time.

Reading Minutes for the Timber Rattlers second incentive are due on Tuesday.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - all sorts need to be complete - Open Sorts: Draw, Write and Color: and Cursive Sort

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 7-3

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Reminder that there is no school on Friday or Monday.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Reading groups:
Mouse - Read Chapter 7, visualizing, Reading Journals, Due Thurs. Feb. 23
Amber Brown - Chapters 5 and 6, make a prediction, Due Thurs. Feb 23
Dying to Meet you - Read pages 79 - 96, visualizing, Reading Journal, Due Thurs. Feb 23
Stars - Read Chapters 3 and 4, inferring, reading journal, Due Wed. Feb 29
Forest Animals - read pages 15 - 19, determining importance, due Thurs. Feb. 23
Tales - Read Chapter 5, synthesizing, reading journal, Due Wed. Feb 29

Spelling - Cursive Sort, print and write in cursive 20 No Excuse Words

Math - this is only our second day of long division so please do not be alarmed if your child is struggling with the concept. We will continue to practice every day at school until the Chapter Test. If you are helping them at home, ask them about the Long Family. This will help them remember the steps in order.
study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 7-2

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Reminder that there is no school on Friday or Monday.

I will accept Timber Rattler Minutes until Thursday for the Week 1 incentive

Homework:
Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Draw, Write and Color with no excuse words

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 7-1

Monday, February 20, 2012

Reminder that there will not be school on Friday, February 24 or Monday, February 27.

Due to the shortened week, Jump Rope for Heart and a story teller coming we will not have our regular spelling this week. Instead we will be doing activities with the 4th grade No Excuse Words.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Open Sort - choose 20 No Excuse words and sort these words into at least 2 sorting patterns of your choice.

Math - study flashcards
Forest Frenzy - Challenge 3-8

I will still accept Timber Rattler minutes for the first week of our incentives.

Friday, February 17, 2012

The first week of the Timber Rattlers Incentive is due on Monday.

Homework:

Reading - Read 20 minutes

Language Arts - Finish Persuasive Paper
Finish Noun Page

Math - study flashcards
Test Form A

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Practice test

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 6-5

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Fruit Slices - Draw, Write and Color
Oompa Loompa - Packet 14 due Friday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 6-4

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Thank you to everyone who brought in treats and cards for the Valentine's Party.

If your child has permission to use your computer, have them show you their book report under Google Documents. They are doing an outstanding job.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Fruit Slices - Desk Sort
Oompa Loompa - Packet 14 due Friday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 6-3, if not finished yesterday

Japanese - Solar system reports finished and ready to go for tomorrow.

Monday, February 13, 2012

Tomorrow wil be our Valentine's party. Remember there will be three rooms, one for a movie, one for games and one for completing missing work. All students will be able to pass out cards and eat treats regardless of the room they are in.

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Fruit Slices - Desk Sort
Oompah Loompa - Packet 14 due Friday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 6-3

Japanese

Friday, February 10, 2012

Remember all missing work must be complete and turned in by Tuesday morning to attend the Valentine's Day party.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Math Mystery Picture

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Tomorrow is Family Literacy Day starting at 12:35 in the gym.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 6-2

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Reading - Read 20 minutes

Language Arts - Finish Literature Letter

Math - Study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 6-1

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Congrats to my class. We were the first room to earn 100 Class Cougar Paws. We will vote on our acknowledgement tomorrow.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - finish word search for 20 No Excuse Words

Math - study flashcards

Science - Quiz tomorrow

Monday, February 6, 2012

Due to taking the District Spelling Assessment this week, we will not have our regular spelling sorts and packets.

Reminder that this Friday afternoon is Family Literacy Day. It will begin at 12:35 in the gym.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Test Form B

Japanese

Friday, February 3, 2012

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 5-15, we did numbers Homework 1-4 together in class today, so your child should have the answers.

There are still a few students who need to turn in January Reading Minutes. If you have lost the calendar, please e-mail me or write a note in the agenda if your child read at least 400 minutes in January.

Thursday, February 2, 2012

We will be having a Valentine's Party on February 14. Your child was told today that there will be a movie room, a game room and a room for students to make up missing work. Your child has from now until the morning of February 14 to have all missing work turned in or they will be in the make-up room. Also, if they would like to bring in cards, they must bring in one for everyone so that no one is left out or has hurt feelings. A note will be going home next week with the names of all the students.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Practice test

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 5-14

Reading minutes were due on Wednesday, please turn them in if you haven't already done so.

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Running Club starts tomorrow. If your child was not in Running Club for the fall and would like to be for winter/spring please have them see me for information that needs to be filled out before they can start running.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Fruit Slices - draw, write and color
Oompa Loompa - Packet due on Friday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 5-13

January Reading Minutes are due, if not already turned in.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

We have finished MAP testing for the Winter Session.

Homework:

January Reading Minutes are due Wednesday

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Fruit Slices - Cursive Sort
Oompa Loompas - Packet due on Friday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 5-12

Monday, January 30, 2012

The canned food drive continues through this week if you are interested in donating anything.

Running Club starts on Thursday for anyone who is a member. If your child is not a member but you would like for them to join for the winter/spring session, please have them see me.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 5-11

Science - finish coloring

Japanese

Friday, Janaury 27, 2012

Tuesday will be our final day of MAP testing. We will be doing Language that afternoon.

Homework:

Read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards

Book Orders due Monday, if you are interested.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

There is an early dismissal at 11:00 tomorrow because of Teacher Inservice.

There is a Game Night at Clovis Grove this evening for Turn off the TV Week.

Homework:
Reading - read 20 minutes

Social Studies - Quiz on Friday

Math - study flashcards
Letter Code

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

The Soda Pups are at the Menasha Public Library today for Turn off the TV Week.

There will be an early dismissal at 11:00 on Thursday for Teacher Inservice.

Congratulations to Brodie, Conner and Austin who will represent our class in the 4th grade Geography tomorrow. Noah and Anna will be our alternates. It was a close competition within our classroom. Good Job everyone.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards

Monday, January 23, 2012

The Ice Skating planned for Turn Off the TV Week has been cancelled for tonight due to poor ice conditions. You may choose a different activity to do and your child can still turn in their slip for the drawing.

We are holding a Geography Bee this week. A finalist from the fourth grade will be chosen on Wednesday. Due to the Geography Bee and MAP testing this week, we will not have spelling.

We will begin MAP testing tomorrow

Homework:
Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 5-10

Japanese

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Reminder that there is an early dismissal Friday at 11:00

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
practice test

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 5-9 (Due Monday due to early dismissal)

Phy Ed test Friday

Wednesday, January 18, 2011

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Fruit Slices - Draw, Write and Color
Oompa Loompa - Packet due Friday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 5-8

Phy Ed test on Friday

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Fruit Slices - Cursive Sort
Oompa Loompa - Packet due on Friday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 5-7

Phy. Ed. test on Friday

Monday, January 16, 2012

This is just a reminder that the second quarter will end on Friday. Dismissal will be at 11:00.

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Study for test
Fruit Slices - Desk Sort
Oompa Loompa - Packet 12 due on Friday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 5-6

Japanese
Phy Ed test on Friday.

Friday, January 13, 2012

Learning Targets:
Reading - Try to get a proficient in DEAR
Writing - Publish shape poem
Math - practice 2-digit by 1-digit multiplication

Homework:
Reading - read 20 minutes

Reading groups -
Penguins- Read chapter 8, RRL, due Monday, January 16
City of Ember - Read chapter 3 and 4, RRL, fill our reading journal, due Monday, January 16
Dying to Meet You - Read pages 103 - 120, RRL, fill out reading journals, Due Wednesday, January 18
Swan - Read Chapters 13 and 14, RRL, fill out reading journals, Due Tues. January 17
Gold-Threaded Dress - Read chapter 10, inferring, synthesizing, determing importance,
The Littles - read chapter 4, determing importance, visualizing, inferring

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 5-5

Science - Study for test

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Practice test

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 5-4

Physical Education Homework due Friday

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

I will be gone tomorrow so there will not be a blog. I have attached tomorrow's math homework to my web page for anyone who needs it.

Homework:
Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Fruit Slices - Rainbow Sort
Oompa Lompas - Packet due Friday

Social Studies - Finish Maj Story

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 5-2

Physical Education worksheet/study guide

Friday, January 6, 2012

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards

Social Studies - finish Maj story, if not already done.

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Learning Targets:
Reading - begin synthesizing independently
Writing - Publish - thinking about paragraphing and transition words
Math - Rotate, translate and reflect figures

Homework:
Reading - read 20 minutes

Reading groups:
The Trumpet of the Swan - Read chapter 11 and 12, RRL, fill out reading journal, due Wed. Jan 11
The Littles - read chapter 4, determining importance, visualizing, inferring, due Fri. Jan 6
Gold-Threaded Dress - read chapter 9, inferring, synthesizing, determing importance, due Jan 6
Dying to Meet You - read pages 68 -81, RRL, fill out reading journal, due Monday, Jan 9
Mr. Popper's Penguins - read chapter 6, RRL, due Mon. Jan 9
The City of Ember - read chapter 2, RRL fill out reading journal, due Tues Jan 10

Spelling -study for test
Practice test

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 4-7

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

We have earned 60 Cougar Paws and voted on having a pajama day tomorrow. Your child may wear pajamas and a robe. Remember that they will still be going out for recess and having Phy. Ed. tomorrow

Learning Targets:
Reading - begin synthesizing
Writing - Revise Winter Break story. Concentrate on transition words and paragraphing
Math - become proficient in measuring with a protractor

Homework:
Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Fruit Slices - Draw, Write and Color
Oompa Loompas - Packet due Friday

Math - study flashcards
Measure regular polygons.

Turn in December reading minutes, if not done so already

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Fruit Slices - Cursive Sort
Oompa Loompa - Packet due Friday

Math - Study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 4-6

Decemeber Reading Minutes are due, if not already turned in

Monday, January 2, 2012

Welcome Back!!
December Reading Minutes are due, if not already turned in

Learning Targets:
Reading - Introduce this week's spelling words
Writing - Focus on paragraphs and transition words
Math - measure with protractors

Homework:
Reading - read 20 minutes

Reading Groups -
The Littles - Read Chapter 3, RRL - questioning, visualizing or inferring, Due Jan. 3
Gold Threaded Dress - Read Chapter 7, RRL, due Jan 3
Dying to Meet you - read pages 40 - 67, RRL, fill out reading journals, Due Jan. 3
Penguins - Finish chapter 4, RRL, due Jan 3
Ember - Instructions and Chapter 4, RRL, fill out reading logs, due Jan. 4
Swan - read Chapters 9 and 10, RRL, fill out reading journals, due Jan. 5

Math - study flashcards
Mystery picture

Japanese

Spelling - Study for test
Fruit Slices - Desk Sort
Oompa Loompas - Packet due Friday