Tuesday, December 23, 2014

I hope that everyone has a safe and relaxing Holiday Break.

Thank you to everyone who donated something for our Holiday Party.  The food was delicious and much appreciated.

Reading - read 20 minutes

Writing - Collect evidence and stories for bullet points

Math - study flashcards

Monday, December 22, 2014

Tomorrow is our Holiday Party/Electronics Day.

Tomorrow is our last day of school.  School resumes on Monday, January 5.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Writing - Boxes and Bullets for Persuasive Essay

Math - study flashcards
Division Worksheet 2

Just a reminder that Tuesday is our Holiday Party/Electronics Afternoon

Due to the two day week, there will not be spelling next week.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 4-3

Thursday, December 18, 2014

We were entertained by the High School Music Department today. They did a fantastic job with the program.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 4-2

Wednesday, December 18, 2014

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - illustrate 7 words or define 7 words

Math - study flashcards
Hidden Picture 7

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Tomorrow is a Late Start Wednesday

Next Tuesday, December 23 will be our classroom Holiday Party.  Our class has earned over 250 Cougar Paws and voted on having another electronics day during the party.  A letter was sent home last week.  If you have any questions, please let me know.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Illustrate 7 words or define 7 words

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 4-1

Monday, December 15, 2014

Wednesday is a Late Start

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Describe Sort

Math - study flashcards
Christmas Gifts A

Friday, December 12, 2014

A note went home today regarding our Holiday Party which will be on the afternoon on December 23.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Fluency Check 8

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

We had a dental presentation today regarding the care and health of our teeth.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Describe Sort or Define 7 words

Math - Study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 3-10

Monday, December 8, 2014

I will be gone tomorrow so there will not be a blog.  I will try to link homework to my web page, if possible.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Describe Sort

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 3-8

Friday, December 5, 2014

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - Study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 3-7

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - practice test

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 3-6

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Illustrate 7 words OR define 7 words

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remember 3-5

Science - Constellation Story due Thursday.  If the story is not finished your child will not be able to start the marshmallow project

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Late Start Wednesday

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Repeated Sort or 5 word comic strip

Math - Study flashcards
Homework/Remember 3-4

Science - constellation story due Thursday

Monday, December 1, 2014

Wednesday is a Late Start

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Describe Sort

Math - study flashcards
Division Facts B - the entire page

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

I hope that every has a chance to enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday.

November Reading Minutes are due on Monday.  A December Reading Minutes Calendar is being sent home today.

Wednesday is a Late Start

Homework

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - Study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 3-3.  On the Homework side, students may choose one method to solve the problem.  If they do both methods, they will receive an extra credit acknowledgement.

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Tomorrow is our classroom Acknowledgement for earning 200 Cougar Paws.  Your child may bring in a drink and a snack for themselves to enjoy while we watch "Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" at the end of the day.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Writing - write for 30 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Hidden Picture #6

Monday, November 24, 2014

A note went home today regarding the acknowledgement for our 200 Class Cougar Paws.  We will spend the last part of Wednesday watching "Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.'  Your child may bring a snack and drink for themselves if they wish to have during the movie.

Due to our three day week, we will not have spelling.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 3-2

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Homework:

Reading - Read 20 minutes

Spelling - practice test

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 3-1

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Information and a permission slip for fluoride treatments will be sent home tomorrow.  If you are interested in the treatment, the consent letter must be sent back by November 25.

Our class made the Menasha Football Team Facebook Page.  There is a picture of the football players reading our letters.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Illustrate 7 words or define 7 words

Math - study flashcards
Fluency check 7

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Tomorrow is a Late Start Wednesday.

There will be a City Wide Pep Rally for the Menasha Blue Jays Football Team on Thursday, November 20 at 6:00 at the high school.   More information can be found on the Menasha High School web page.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Repeated Sort OR 5 word comic strip

Math - study flashcards
Division Facts A

Monday, November 17, 2014

Congratulations to the Menasha Blue Jays on their win over Homestead on Saturday.  If your child will be gone on Friday because of the game, make sure that they have a pre-planned absence form filled out and returned to the office ASAP.

We will begin division tomorrow.  One of the methods I will teach is the area model method.  Here is a link to a video showing how this method works.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uF1KOA_AIfs

Wednesday will be a late start.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Describe Sort

Math - study flashcards
Mystery Picture

Friday, November 14, 2014

Wednesday is a Late Start

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Test Form B

We are beginning division next week.  I will teach two methods - the area model method and the short cut method.  I will try to find a video on the area model method to post next week on the blog so that you will become familiar with it as well.  But it is so important that your child know their multiplication facts.  The most common error I am seeing is mistakes made with facts.  Thank you to those who continue to practice their flashcards nightly.

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Tonight is Math Night.  Doors open at 5:15 with the first session beginning at 5:30.  Dinner will follow the second session.  There will be prizes with the grand prize being a Stevi B's Buffet.

Book orders are due tomorrow, if you would like to purchase anything.  Orders can be placed online or brought to school.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - practice test

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 2-18

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

The class did a terrific job at the Veteran's Day Assembly.  They made Clovis proud and made the veterans very happy.

Tomorrow is an Early Dismissal day.  Students will be released at 12:00. 

Tomorrow morning is the absolute last chance to sign up for Math night.  The final numbers need to be counted and pizza needs to be ordered.

Book Orders are due on Friday, if you would like to purchase anything.  You may order online or send the order form/money to school with your child.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Repeated Sort or 5 word Comic Strip

Math - study flashcards
Fluency Check 6

Monday, November 10, 2104

Tomorrow is the Veteran's Day Program.  Please have your child wear white, if possible.

Wednesday is an early release day.  Students will be dismissed at 12:00.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Describe Sort

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 2-17

Friday, November 7, 2014

Go Bluejays!!  Good Luck as they play Superior this weekend at DC Everest.

Wednesday is an Early Release

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 2-16

Social Studies - study for quiz on Monday.

Thursday, November 6, 2014

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - practice test

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 2-15

Social Studies - poster due Friday
Quiz on Monday

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

A note went home today regarding Math night.  Please return this note to school, if you plan on attending.  4th grade will be discussing the Smarter Balanced test and how everyone plays a part in preparing our students.  Dinner will be provided.

A note will go home tomorrow regarding the Veterans Day Program.  Please take note that we are asking 4th grade students to wear white for the day, if possible.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Illustrate 7 words or define 7 words

Math - study flashcards
Mystery Picture

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

We took the Science portion of the WKCE test today.  We will take the Social Studies test tomorrow.  The reading and math portions will now be part of the Smarter Balanced test that we will take in the spring.  Feel free to look up released items of this new test by Googling Smarter Balanced released items.  You will see a difference in the expectations.  We are using Google Classroom to answer math journals and to write some Reading responses to help prepare us for the new testing format.

Tomorrow is a late start.

Book Orders went home today.  They are due back either to me or through a computer order by November 14, if you would like to purchase anything.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Repeated Sort or 5 word comic strip

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 2 -14

Monday, November 3, 2014

Tomorrow is Hats on For Veterans.  For a $1 donation to Old Glory Honor Flights, your child may wear a hat in school for the entire day.

The Fourth Grade will take the WKCE test for Science and Social Studies this week.  Our class will be taking the test on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon.  Please make sure that your child is well rested so that they can do their best.

Switch Witch runs this entire week,  Your child can trade in candy for a book mark or a pencil.

Wednesday is late start.

Thursday is Opera for Kids starting at 9:30.

Please have your child turn in their October Reading Minutes, if they haven't done so already.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Repeated Sort OR 5 word comic strip.

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remember 2-13.  I introduced the short-cut method today.  Some students like it but others prefer the area model method.  Please have your child use whichever method gets them the correct answer.

Friday, October 31, 2014

Thank you to everyone who donated to our Halloween Party. It was nice to have a little healthy with our sweet.

Monday - Friday is Switch Witch

Tuesday is Hats On For Veterans

Wednesday will be a late start.

Thursday is Opera for Kids.  A note went home a few days ago.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes.  October reading minutes are due Monday

Math - study flashcards

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Tomorrow will be the costume parade, our Halloween Party and Electronics Day.

October Reading Calendars will be due on Monday.  Please make sure that you sign the bottom as verification for the minutes read.  If you lost the calendar you can print one from my webpage or write a note in your child's agenda that they read their 400 minutes in October

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Illustrate 7 words or define 7 words

Math - study flachcards
Turkey Worksheet

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Today we began multiplying 2 digit by 2 digit numbers.  We used the area model method and will work our way to the short cut method.  The short cut method seems more difficult for students than the area model method.  If your child is struggling with the short cut method, please have them use the area model method.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Illustrate 7 words or define 7 words

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 2-12

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

We are continuing to use Google Classroom to revise and edit our math thinking to help us become more proficient in detailed steps and explicit vocabulary.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Repeated Sort or 5 word comic strip

Monday, October 27, 2014

A note will go home tomorrow regarding the Halloween Party.  The school wide parade begins at 1:00 and our party will follow that.  In addition, we voted for our classroom cougar paw acknowledgement and we will have an electronics day during the party.  If your child brings an electronic device to school they are responsible for the safety and care of it.

We began using Google Classroom today.  This is a site where I am able to send your child a quiz, math journal entry, etc.  They respond via Google docs and I can comment back to them on the work they submitted.  By typing our responses I am preparing them for the Smarter Balanced test that will be coming up in spring.  They can access this site from home by going to classroom.google.com and logging in with their school email address and password.  You may want to check this out.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Describe Sort

Math - study flashcards
Fluency Check 5

Thursday, October 23, 2014

I hope that everyone enjoys their Fall Break on Friday.

At the end of next week, we will begin 2-digit by 2-digit multiplication.  If your child prefers to use the area model to solve problems, the method will work for this also.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Your child was given a fun Halloween math packet today.  This will not be collected but they can work on it through next week during Math workshop or intervention time.

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

There is no school on Friday.

Next Friday, October 31 there will be the school-wide costume parade starting at 1:00 and we will have a short party afterwards.  Your child may bring a treat, if they wish, to share with everyone in class.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 2-10

Science - Solar System Projects due TOMORROW

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Tomorrow is a late start.

Friday - No School

We will have a short Halloween Party next Friday after the school-wide costume parade.  Your child may bring a treat, if they wish, to share with the class.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language - Idiom page, if not already finished

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 2-9

We began the short cut method for multiplication today.  Your child may choose to use either the short cut method or the area model for problem solving throughout fourth grade.

Science - Solar System Project due October 23.

Monday, October 20, 2014

A reminder went home in your child's agenda if you have a parent/teacher conference tomorrow.  I look forward to meeting with you.

Tomorrow we are going to learn the short cut method for multi-digit multiplication.  This is the method that you probably learned.  Your child may use either the area model method or the short cut method for the remainder of the year when solving multiplication problems.

Late Start Wednesday

No School on Friday.  Due to the shortened week, we will not have spelling this week.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 2-6

Science - Solar System Project due October 23.

Friday, October 17, 2014

Wednesday will be a late start. 

A note will be going home on Monday regarding the Box Top contest.  Please check your home for Box Tops so that we can be the winning class.  I have had family and friends saving them all summer for me, so that I can contribute a large number to the contest.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 2-5

Science - Solar System Project due October 23

Thursday, October 16, 2014

Tomorrow will be Bluejay Day at Clovis in honor of the high school football team playing for the conference title Friday Night.

Tuesday will be Parent/Teacher Conferences for the remaining parents who I did not meet with last week.  Please check you schedule for your time.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Study for test
Practice Test

Math - Study flashcards
H/R 2-4

Science - Solar System Project due October 23

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Homework

Reading  - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Illustrate 7 words or define  7 words

Math - study flashcards
Fluency Check 4

Science - Worksheet
Solar System Project due October 23

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Our field trip was fun today.  We stayed dry for most of the trip, being sheltered by the trees on the trail or spending time in the wigwam.

Wednesday is an early dismissal, with school being released at 12:00.  Lunch will be provided if you would like to purchase one or your child can bring something to eat from home.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Study for test
Repeat sort or a 5 word comic strip

Math - practice flashcards
Multiplication Arrays

There is a link on yesterday's blog to show you how we are teaching multi-digit multiplication using the area model.

Science - Solar System Project due October 23.

Monday, October 13, 2014

We are going on our field trip to Heckrodt Nature Center tomorrow, rain or shine.  Unfortunately there is currently an 80% chance of rain forecast for tomorrow.  Please have your child dress for the weather.  There are no umbrellas allowed.  If your child has not returned their permission slip and payment, they must do so by tomorrow when they enter the classroom or they will spend the morning with Mr. Viotto.  There are no phone calls being made.

We are beginning 2 digit by 1 digit multiplication tomorrow.  We will begin by using the area model method.  Here is a you-tube link of a teacher doing the area model method.  I hope this helps you understand the procedure and you are able to answer questions your child may have when they are doing their homework;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COGZttwchHY

There is an early dismissal on Wednesday. School will end at 12:00.


Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - practice for test
Describe Sort

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 2-1

Science - Solar System project due on October 23.

Thursday, October 9. 2014

Thank you to those who turned in your field trip form and money.  If you have not done so, please turn in ASAP as the field trip is Tuesday, rain or shine.

MAP Language is tomorrow afternoon.  Please make sure that your child is well rested so they can do their best.

Wednesday is an Early Dismissal Day.  School will be done at 12:00.  We will serve a bag lunch if you would like your child to purchase one, they can bring their own from home or they can wait until they are home to eat.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Practice Test

Math - study flashcards
Mystery Picture

Science - Solar System Project

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

A permission slip went home today for the 4th grade field trip to Heckrodt Nature Center.  We will be going on Tuesday, October 14 in the morning. The cost of the trip is $2.50.  We will be walking to the Nature Center and going rain or shine, so please make sure that your child is dressed for the weather.

If you are scheduled to have a parent/teacher conference tomorrow, a reminder was written in your child's agenda stating the time.

We will have MAP Math testing tomorrow morning.  Please make sure that your child is well rested so that they can do their best.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Illustrate 7 words or define 7 words

Math - study flashcards
Fluency Check 3

Science - Solar System Project

Monday, October 6, 2014

Reminders for this week:

Late Start Wednesday.

Parent/Teacher Conferences for some parents on Thursday.  Please check your invitations.

MAP Testing Thursday morning and Friday afternoon.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test - words are now at your child's spelling level.  An answer key was attached to the word list your child may leave at home.
Describe Sort

Math - study flashcards
Mad Scientist Worksheet

Science - Solar System Project

Friday, October 3, 2014

A note went home today regarding "Stomp Out Bullying Day" on Monday.  Your child is encouraged to wear a blue shirt and paint their pinkie nail blue as a sign of being against bullying.

Reminders for next week:

Late Start Wednesday
MAP Testing Thursday morning and Friday afternoon
Parent/Teacher Conferences for half the parents on Thursday - please check your conference slip.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Multiplication Worksheet - there was plenty of time for most students to complete this sheet, if they used their time wisely

Science - Solar System Project

Thursday, October 2, 2014

MAP testing in reading went well.  We will be able to discuss the results at Parent/Teacher conferences.

Thank you to those who turned in your Parent/Teacher Conference slips.  If you have not done so, please turn it in ASAP as some conferences are scheduled for next week.

Next week we will start spelling at your child's level.  I will send an answer key with the words they bring home to study so that you can check for accuracy in their sorting columns.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Practice test

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering - we did the homework side and the stretch your thinking together in class today.

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

I am sorry that there was not a blog yesterday or math homework linked to my webpage but I was home sick.

Since I was sick, students will be given one more day to turn in their September Reading Minutes to be eligible for an acknowledgement.  After tomorrow, the calendar will become missing work.  Remember if you lost the September Calendar you can print one from my webpage or write a note in your child's agenda that they read at least 400 minutes for the month of September.

We have earned over 100 Cougar Paws.  We voted to have a pajama day tomorrow.

MAP testing is tomorrow morning.  Please make sure that your child is well rested so that they can do their best.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Illustrate 7 spelling words or define 7 spelling words

Math - study flashcards
H/R 1-13

Science - Solar System Project

Monday, September 29, 2014

A reminder that Thursday morning will begin MAP testing for us.  Please have your child well rested so that they can do their best.

This is our last week of doing spelling as a whole class and learning procedures.  Next week your child will have spelling words at their level, based on the beginning of the year assessment.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes
September Reading Calendars will be due on Wednesday.  If you lost the calendar, one can be printed from my webpage or you can simply write a note in your child's agenda that they read at least 400 minutes for September.

Spelling - study for test
Describe Sort

Math - study flashcards
Fluency Check 2

Science - Solar System Project

Friday, September 26, 2014

Monday will be Picture Day for anyone who did not get their pictures taken during Open House night.  Information regarding packets and pricing went home last week.

Parent/Teacher conference slips went home today.  Please check the day and time and send back a confirmation regarding your conference.  I will do my best to accommodate you if the time/date does not work but I have a limited number of slots for each conference day and most of the slots are filled.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Mystery Number - many students were able to complete this assignment in the time provided.

Science - Solar System Project

Thursday, September 25, 2014

The PTO is sponsoring a Box Top contest during the month of October.  More information will be coming soon.

MAP Testing will begin next week.  We will have Reading Thursday morning.  Please make sure that your child is well rested so that they can do their best.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Study for test
Practice Test

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 1-12

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Book Orders are due tomorrow, if you would like to purchase anything.  You may place them online or have your child bring me their completed order with payment.

Mr. Viotto sent home information today regarding the Solar System Project.  Please check your child's backpack for this letter.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Define 7 spelling words or illustrate 7 spelling words

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 1-11

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Tomorrow is Late Start Wednesday.  Doors will open at 9:30 and school will begin at 9:40.

Tomorrow is Library Day.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Study for test
Repeated Sort or use 5 spelling words in a comic strip

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 1-10

Monday, September 22, 2014

Anyone who had their school picture on Open House night should have received their picture packet today.  Those who did not have their pictures taken received information on ordering pictures next Monday, picture day.


Late State this Wednesday.


Book Orders are due - either given to me or online - Thursday, if you wish to purchase anything.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Language Arts - Preposition Poem


Spelling - Study for test
Describe Sort


Math - Study flashcards
Multiplication Picture


Social Studies - Landform and glacier test tomorrow.

Friday, September 19, 2014

Just a reminder that Wednesday will be a late start.


We are continuing our annotations of informational text.  This week we began an article about a dinosaur mystery.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Addition Worksheet


Social Studies - Quiz on landforms and glaciers on Tuesday.  Your child has a vocabulary guide that Mrs. Borowski gave them to use to study.

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Tomorrow will be our first sorting spelling test.  We have been practicing the sorting columns this week.  Remember the words should be easy for your child to spell because we are just learning the procedures for setting up our test using sorting columns not being challenged with the spelling.

We now have a total of 68 Cougar Paws.  We will vote tomorrow for our next acknowledgement.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Practice spelling test

Math - study flashcards
Subtraction Worksheet A

Social Studies - pictures colored by Friday

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Book Orders went home today.  If you would like to purchase anything, please have your child return the order by September 25 or place your online order by this time.

Spelling homework is beginning tonight.  Your child will have an explanation for the homework stapled in their agendas. The fourth grade staff will not be collecting the homework, as we trust that students will be doing this each evening.  A copy of the words are being sent home to keep at home. Even though the words are easy for most students, this is about establishing routines for the first few weeks, not about spelling challenging words.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Repeated sort OR 5 word comic strip

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 1-8

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Students are being encouraged to use graph paper for adding and subtracting the larger numbers that we are working with.  I have downloaded a copy of graph paper on my math homework page or please feel free to search the web for graph paper, if your child would like to use some and did not bring any from school.  They can also turn a piece of notebook paper to the side to make columns with the lines. 

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Illustrate 7 spelling words or define 7 spelling words

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 1-9

Social Studies - Have pictures colored by Friday.

Monday, September 15, 2014

We began spelling today.  We will be working as a class for the next few weeks before branching off into spelling groups. As we set up routines, we are using words that are probably below your child's spelling level.  Once we are in our groups, the words will be more challenging.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - Study flashcards
Rounding Worksheet

Friday, September 12, 2014

Our class is doing a fantastic job earning classroom Cougar Paws.  We have already earned 38.  For our 30 Cougar Paw Acknowledgement we voted to have a slipper day on Monday. We will not have specials that day, but please have your child also bring shoes for coming/going to school and for recess.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - Study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 1-7

Thursday, September 22, 2014

Information regarding the fundraiser went home today.  Please read through it and note that it starts today.

Tomorrow is TGIF, a 30 minute recess for all 4th graders.  Students must have all assignments complete and turned in to participate.  If your child has missing math, you can print out the assignment on my web page.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
H/R 1-6

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

We went to the library today.  In 4th grade your child will be allowed to have checked-out two library books at one time.  When they return one book, they may check out another.  If they return both books each Wednesday, then they can check out 2 new books.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Fluency Check 1 - many students were able to complete this in school by using their time wisely

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Tomorrow is a Late Start Wednesday.  The school doors will open at 9:30 and school begins at 9:40.

We are beginning to annotate an information article about Life on Mars.  We have highlighted unknown/confusing words, and wrote questions we have about the article.  This is a higher-level skill that will help prepare us for the Smarter Balance Test coming in Spring.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 1-5

Monday, September 8, 2014

Today we went to the computer lab and played Dreambox.  Everyone was able to log into their account.  Remember that your child may also play Dreambox at home.  It is a fun way for them to learn 4th grade Math.

We will begin checking out books from the school library on Wednesday.

Homework:

Read - 20 minutes

Math - Study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 1-4

Please remember to have you child bring in headphones or ear buds that they can leave in their desk to use during Dreambox time, if not already done so.

Friday, September 5, 2014

We had our first ticket trading and TGIF today.  Many students got Cougar Cash and others won the privilege of using a special pillow or chair next week.

Thank you to those who filled out the beginning of the year paperwork.  If you haven't, please do so as soon as possible.

We are beginning Dreambox on Monday.  Please make sure that your child has headphones or ear buds at school so that they can experience Dreambox with sound.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 1-3

Thursday, September 4, 2014

Dreambox has been set up for this school year and we will be using our computer time on Monday to log-in and get everything started.  Please have your child bring a set of headphone or ear buds that they can leave at school to play Dreambox.  If they do not have this at school, they will have to play Dreambox with the volume off and this takes away for the fun of the math games.

Students are asked to tear out their sheets from their math workbook each day and bring them home to help with homework.  If your child is not doing this, please remind them.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 1-2

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Thank you to everyone who has filled out their beginning of the year paperwork.  If you have not done so, please try to have it turned in by next week at the latest.

We will not have Phy Ed and Music tomorrow due to our beginning of the year review of the school rules in the bathroom, doors, hallway, commons, etc.

Library and Guidance will start next Wednesday.  Your child may bring a book from home to read or find one in my classroom library until that time.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 1-1

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Today was great.  We are learning routines, rules and procedures.  There is a lot of information coming home from their mailboxes today.  Please check their take home folders.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - finish flashcards and study.  This can be done independently or with another person
Mystery picture - some students were able to finish the mystery picture in class today.

Remember that the math homework is linked to my webpage:

mrsfritsch.wikispaces.com/home+page

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

We had a wonderful field trip to Heritage Hills.   I saw more buildings and learned more things this year than even before.  Be sure to ask your child what they learned.  Unfortunately at the end of the day, Lena Elementary School accidentally took my box of souvenirs.  Heritage Hills has been in contact with the school and Heritage Hills has assured me that they will drive my souvenirs to Clovis Grove as soon as they get them back.  Heritage Hills realizes that their is a deadline of Friday morning.  I am truly sorry for any disappointments there are today about this.


Reminders for the end of the school year:


Thursday - We will be signing yearbooks or 4th grade memory books in the morning.
We will leave Clovis at 12:30 to walk to Tom's tomorrow.  Feel free to walk with us or join us at Tom's.  It usually takes us about 20 minutes to walk there.  After we return from Tom's, please join us for a kickball game, starting at approximately 2:15.  You do not need to have a Criminal Background Check to join us as you are not considered a chaperone.


Friday - End of the Year Celebration starting at 9:30
Early Dismissal at 12:00, report cards will be sent home.


Homework:

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Tomorrow is the Heritage Hills Field Trip.  There is a 50% chance of rain and we will be spending time outside.  Please have your child dress for the weather.  If they have a Cougar Shirt, please have them wear it.,  If not, one will be provided for them.  Also, remember to pack a lunch for them, if you did not want to purchase one from the school.

Thursday - we will have yearbook signing in the morning.  If your child does not have a yearbook or want to bring it to school, each student was given a 4th grade memory book that they have been working on the past week.  There are 2 autograph pages in that book.

Walk to Tom's/Kickball - We will walk to Tom's at approximately 12:30.  Please feel free to join us - you do not need a Criminal Background check because you will not be a chaperone.  Kickball will start after we return from Tom's - approximately 2:15.

Friday - End of the Year Celebration starting at 9:30
Dismissal at 12:00
Report Cards will be sent home with your child

Thank you to everyone who donated something to the auction.  It was HUGE success.  I am not sure if I would have spent $1800 for a pack of Trident Gum, but it was nice that students had earned so much money displaying appropriate behavior and following the Cougar Code.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 mintues

Math - Math Crossword - many students may be finished as they were given 30 minutes to work on it.

Monday, June 2, 2014

Reminders for the remainder of the school year:

Tuesday - Classroom Auction
Wednesday - Heritage Hills Field Trip
Thursday - Walk to Tom's, Kickball Game
Friday - End of the Year Celebration, Report Cards go home, Early Dismissal at 12:00

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - Study Flashcards
Fluency Check 21

Thursday, May 29, 2014

Events for next week:

Monday - 4th grade Spelling Bee
Tuesday - Auction
Wednesday - Heritage Hills
Thursday - Tom's and Parent Kickball Game
Friday - End of the Year Celebration, Dismissal at 12:00

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Fluency Check 20

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

We learned about the Menasha Public Library Summer Reading Program today.  Information will be sent home tomorrow.

Thank you to those who donated to the classroom auction that will be held on Tuesday.  For those who haven't, please see if there is anything your child has outgrown or become bored with.  The more items we can have the more successful the auction will be.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - Study flashcards
Test Form B

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Tomorrow will be the last Late Start Wednesday for the school year.

Thank you to those who have turned in your permission slip and money for Heritage Hills.  Many students said they lost their first permission slip, so I sent home a second notice to anyone who has not turned in the slip and money.  I did the same for the Tom's permission slips.  All missing work needs to be turned in by Tuesday, June 3 to be eligible for the Tom's incentive - no exceptions.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 8-11

Thursday, May 22, 2014

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 8-9

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Just some reminders for next week.  There is No School on Monday because of Memorial Day.  There is a late start Wednesday.

Please turn in your Heritage Hills permission slip and money, if not already done so.

Please turn in the permission slip for Tom's, if not already done so.

Thank you to those who have already donated gently used items for our class auction.  Your child may bring in their donation at any time.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 8-8

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Tomorrow after lunch will be our final MAP test in Language.  Please make sure that your child is well rested and has a healthy breakfast and lunch so that they can do their best.

Dream Box, the math program purchase by our district, will be available throughout the summer.  Your child may log-in from home as they do now.  This is a great way to make sure your child continues to make gains in math for next school year.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 8-5

Monday, May 19, 2014

The Track Meet went very well today.  Everyone did their best.

A permission slip went home today regarding our 4th grade end of the year acknowledgement.  Please let me know if you have any questions.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 8-4

Friday, May 16, 2014

The Track Meet will be on Monday morning.  Please join us if you can.

A note went home today regarding our end of the year auction.

I made copies of a paper protractor that went home today.  It's not as nice as the protractors that you can purchase, but it should be helpful for homework.  Your child is also welcome to bring home their protractor from school and return with it each day.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 8-3

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Tomorrow is the School Carnival.  Each child received a reminder letter and a free ticket in their mailboxes today.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language - Personal Narratives

Spelling - Practice for the Spelling Bee tomorrow

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 8-2

Science - digestive system worksheet

Social Studies - State Report

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

The Track Meet has been rescheduled for Monday, May 19 in the morning.

Today was Miss Sabina's last presentation for us.  Your child made a seed ball consisting of clay, compost and sandwich sprout seeds.  Have the ball dry for at least a day and plant it.  In about 2 weeks after planting, you should see sandwich sprouts that you can eat.

We have MAP Math tomorrow afternoon.  Please make sure that your child is well rested and has a healthy lunch so that they can do their best.

Permission slips went home today for our field trip to Heritage Hills.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Writing - Personal Narrative due tomorrow.  Your child needs a rough draft showing revising/editing and a final copy.

Spelling - practice for spelling bee

Math - study flashcards
Fluency Check 19

Science - digestive system worksheet

Social Studies -  State Project

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Tomorrow is a Late Start Wednesday.


The Track Meet was cancelled.  I will let you know what day it is re-scheduled for.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study for spelling bee on Friday


Math - study flashcards


Science - Digestive System Worksheet


Social Studies - State Report

Monday, May 10, 2014

MAP Testing went well.   We will have our Math MAP on Thursday afternoon.

Weather permitting, track and field day will be tomorrow morning.

Due to MAP testing, we will have our spelling bee on Friday afternoon, instead of Thursday.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - practice for the spelling bee

Math - study flashcards
Unit 7 Test Form B

Science - Digestive System worksheet

Social Studies - State Project

Friday, May 9, 2014

Remember that we will have the Reading MAP test on Monday morning.  Please make sure that your child is well rested and has a healthy breakfast so that they can do their best.

Tuesday morning is the City Wide Track Meet.  Please join us if you can.  The raindate will be Friday morning.

Wednesday is a Late Start morning

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for the spelling bee

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 7-11

Science - Digestive System Worksheet

Social Studies - State Project

Thursday, May 8, 2014

I would like to take this opportunity to compliment the fourth grade class on their respectful behavior and cooperation on the field trip yesterday.  I am very proud of them.

Fine Arts Night tonight from 5 - 8

Early Release Friday - dismissal at noon.

MAP Testing begins next week.  We will have Reading Monday morning and Math Thursday afternoon. 


Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling test - study for Spelling Bee

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 7-10

Social Studies - State Report

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Remember to arrange transportation for your child to be picked up around 5:15 tomorrow.  If you did not order a school lunch, make sure your child brings a lunch, following the security guidelines that were sent home on Friday.  Your child may also purchase a lunch at the stadium, if you wish.  If you have any other questions, please go to brewers.com.

Friday will be an early release at 12:00

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - practice for spelling bee

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 7-9

Science - Digestive System Worksheet

Social Studies - State Project

Monday, May 5, 2014

The Fourth Grade will be holding a spelling bee.  Five finalist from each class will compete for the medal on Monday, June 2.  We will hold our classroom bee on Thursday, May 22 to determine who the five finalist will be.  Each student was given a packet of words to study.

Please remember that Wednesday is the Brewers Game.  You will need to provide transportation for your child when we return at 5:15.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - practice for the spelling bee.

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 7-8

Science - Digestive System Worksheet

Social Studies - state project

Friday, May 2, 2014

Information went home today regarding items that are permitted and not permitted at the Brewers Game.  Please read the information carefully when you are planning lunches and what your child is going to bring.  Remember you will need to provide transportation for your child at the end of the day because we will be returning around 5:15.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 7-7

Social Studies - State Project

April Reading Minutes, if not already turned in.

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

A flyer went today today regarding the School Book Fair.  Our class will have the opportunity to look around the Book Fair on Monday morning.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Writing - Final Copy of Problem/Solution paper due Wednesday

Spelling - Repeated Sort or 5 word comic strip

Math - Study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 7-5

Social Studies - State Project

Monday. April 28. 2014

Remember if you would like your child to have a school "Lunch To Go" for the Brewers Game the form MUST be turned in by tomorrow.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes
Research for Problem/Solution Paper

Spelling - Describe Sort

Math - Study flashcards
Adding Mixed Numbers B - students must rename their improper fractions.  Reducing the fractions can be done as extra credit.

Social Studies - State Project

Friday, April 25, 2014

A slip went home today for the school "Lunch To Go" for the Milwaukee Brewers Game.  Please have your child return the slip by Tuesday, April 29, if you are interested in purchasing a lunch from school.  Your child may also purchase food items at the stadium.

A second permission slip for the Brewers Game has also went home to those who have not turned in their slip and/or money yet. 

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Equivalent Fractions A

Social Studies - State Report

Thursday, April 24, 2014

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - practice test

Math - Study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 7-4

Social Studies - State Report

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Illustrate 7 words OR define 7 words

Math - study flashcards
Fluency Check 17

Social Studies - State Report

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Tomorrow is a Late Start Wednesday.

Any student who earned the Timber Rattler Acknowledgements by turning in their February Reading Minutes on time received their ticket voucher and coupon for a hot dog/soda today.  These were attached to a form about a Family Night that Clovis will be holding at Timber Rattler Stadium this year.  The note should contain all the information you will need.  Your ticket voucher can be used that evening.  The ticket voucher can NOT be used for the Brewers game. 

Today we held the Human Growth and Development Talks. Your child was encouraged to talk to you if they had any questions.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - repeated sort or 5 word comic strip

Math - study flashcards

Social Studies - State Report

Monday, April 21, 2014

Welcome Back from Break.  Even though there are only a few more weeks of school left, we still have a lot to learn.

Please send in your Brewers Field Trip money, if you have not already done so.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Describe Sort

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 7-3

Social Studies - students began a State project.  They selected their state before break and began taking notes today.  I have linked the project requirements and linked the note taking sheet to my web page.

Friday, April 11, 2104

I hope that everyone has a relaxing Spring Break.

I still have 4 available chaperone spots.  Please let me know by Monday, April 21 if you are interested in chaperoning.  Even if you went on the Madison trip, you may attend this trip due to the available spots.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 7-2

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Tonight is Arithmetickles from 5 - 7.  Pizza will be served.

Friday starts Spring Break.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Writing - Sailing Essay

Spelling - practice test

Math - study flashcards
Comparing Fractions A

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Please turn in the Brewers Permission Slip, if you have not already done so.

Tomorrow is Arithmetickles night.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Writing - Sailing Essay due tomorrow. The essays will be picked up on Friday for the Yacht Club contest

Spelling - Illustate 7 words or define 7 words

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 7-1

Science - Study for quiz on the skeletal system - this will be taken tomorrow.

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

We are beginning our Math unit on Fractions and Decimals starting tomorrow.  Please continue having your child practice their multiplication flashcards.  The first day of 5th grade they begin learning about fractions with unlike denominators and the more fluent they are with their facts the easier this will be.  Also, they will not be able to use a multiplication table in 5th grade.

Miss Sabina from Farm2School came and taught us imporant things to look for on food labels.  She also made a smoothie for us.

Tomorrow is a Late Start Wednesday.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - repeated sort or 5 spellng word comic strip

Math - study flashcards
Missing Assignments

Monday, April 7, 2014

A representative from the Wisconsin Dairy Board came to visit and speak with us today.  Please ask your child something that they learned.

Please remember to have your child turn in their permission slip and money for the upcoming Brewers field trip.  If you would like to be considered for a chaperone spot I must know by Friday.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Fluency Check 16

Friday, April 4, 2014

Please remember to turn in the permission slip forms for the Brewers Game, if you haven't already done so.  If you want to have a chance at being a chaperone, slips must be turned in by next Friday morning at the latest.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Missing Assignments

Thursday, April 3, 2014

Homework:

Reading - reading 20 minutes

Spelling - practice test

Math - study flashcards
Test Form B

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

A note went home today regarding the Milwaukee Brewers Game.  Please read it over carefully, as you will need to pick your child up from school that day because we return after dismissal time.  If you would like to be a chaperone, please remember that you MUST have a criminal background check complete and cleared to join us, if you are chosen.  The background check can take 2 or more weeks to process.  You must have a criminal background check done each school year.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes
March Reading Minutes due, if not already turned in

Spelling - Illustrate 7 words or Define 7 words

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 6-9

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes
March Reading Minutes are due, if not already turned in

Spelling - Describe Sort or 5 spelling word comic strip

Math - study flashcards
Missing math papers.

Monday, March 31, 2014

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Describe Sort

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 6-8

Thursday, May 27, 2014

Tomorrow is PJ Day

Today Ms. Yang shared with us her story of coming to America.  It was a fascinating adventure.  Please ask your child what they learned.

Tomorrow we will have a presentation from the Neenah/Menasha Yacht Club.  We will be learning about sailing to prepare us for an essay contest that they are sponsoring for fourth grade classrooms.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - practice test

Math - study flashcards
Adding Mixed Numbers.  Students were reminded that they must change all improper fractions to mixed numbers and add that to the whole number.  Answers left with improper fractions will be incorrect.

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Tomorrow is Dress Alike Day

Homework:

Reading - Read 20 minutes

Spelling - Illustrate 7 spelling words or define 7 spelling words

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 6-6

Tuesday. March 25, 2014

Miss Sabina from Farm2School came today.  She taught us about composting and we made pickles.

Tomorrow is Late Start Wednesday.

Tomorrow is Crazy Hair Day.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - repeated sort or 5 word comic strip

Math - study measurement flashcards
Improper Fraction/Mixed Number Worksheet

Monday, March 24, 2014

The Brewers Baseball Game Field Trip will be on May 7th.  More information will be coming home soon.  If you are interested in chaperoning please make sure you have a Criminal Background check filled out in advance.  In the past, there have been backgrounds check not cleared by game day so according to District Policy those parents can not go. A Criminal Background check must be filled out each school year.   Also in the past this has been a very popular trip, so there is usually a raffle held and a waiting list for chaperones.  Parents who did not attend the Madison Trip are given first priority, as all students would like for a parent to attend a field trip, if at all possible.

Tomorrow is Mismatch Day.  Thank you to everyone who has donated food for the Leadership Club Food Drive.  Anyone still interested in donating may do so until Friday.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Describe Sort

Math - study measurement flashcards
Homework/Remembering 6-5

Friday, March 21, 2104

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Writing - Seymour Simon poster, if not already turned in

Math - study measurement flashcards
Improper Fractions/Mixed Numbers Worksheet

Social Studies - Wisconsin Famous Person poster, if not already turned in

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Thursday, March 20, 2014

Our demonstration speeches have begun.  Please make sure that you are aware of the date your child will do their speech so that they have all their supplies with them that day.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Writing - Seymour Simon posters were due yesterday so remind your child to finish theirs, if they haven't already.

Spelling - practice sort

Math - study measurement flashcards
Homework/Remembering 6-4

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

If you have a Parent/Teacher Conference tomorrow please check you child's agenda for a reminder of the time.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language Arts - Seymour Simon Poster

Spelling - Illustrate 7 words or define 7 words

Math - study flashcards
Mixed Number Worksheet

Monday, March 17, 2014

I will be gone tomorrow so there will not be a blog.

Wednesday is Early Dismissal at 12:00.  Your child may purchase a bag lunch from the school or bring something to eat before dismissal, if they want.

Thursday are Parent/Teacher Conferences

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - describe sort

Math - study flashcards
Fluency Check 15

Friday, March 14, 2014

We saw a presentation this afternoon on ways to Conserve Energy.

I will be gone on Tuesday for a workshop so there won't be a blog but I will try to link homework.

Early Dismissal on Wednesday.

Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday.

We picked our days for our How-to-Speeches this afternoon.  Please check your child's agenda, as speeches start on Thursday, March 20.  A formal letter will come home on Monday.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 6-2

Thursday, March 13, 2014

I will be at a workshop on Tuesday so there won't be a blog but I will try to link homework.

We will be using the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Bracket as a fun way to teach fractions, percentages, decimals and probability.  We used the Big Ten Bracket as a practice before we attempt to conquer the huge bracker.  Good Luck to all my students on their picks, but especially good luck to those who picked Michigan to win the tournament :)  Go Blue!!!

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - practice test

Math - study flashcards
Fractions sheet - many students were able to finish this at school today.

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

I had back-to-back meeting and a commitment right after school, so there wasn't a blog on Monday and Tuesday.

The REACH counselor came to our school today to talk about the different types of abuses.  If you or your child have any questions please contact Mr. Wayland, our guidance counselor.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Illustrate 7 words or define 7 words

Math - study measurement flashcards
Homework/Remembering 6-1

Friday, March 7, 2014

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Multiplication Facts B

Science - 10 facts for Heart Article

Thursday, March 6, 2014

We have begun talking about our How-To (Demonstration) Speeches.  We are watching examples of speeches and then your child will choose a topic for their speech.  I will send out a time line next week so you know when your child will be giving their speech.  It will be about 2 weeks before student speeches begin.  You are more than welcome to come and watch/video tape.  Please discuss this speech with your child, as your child is responsible for supplying everything they need.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - practice test

Math -  Study Measurement Cards
Test Form B

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

A note went home today regarding the Protective Behaviors Program conducted through the Guidance Department.

In the near future your child's Dreambox Password will be changing.  Students in the district have been exchanging passwords and playing each other's games.  It is very important that your child only play their games as the computer adjusts to their ability level.

A note went home in agenda's tonight if you have a parent/teacher conference tomorrow.  I look forward to seeing you.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Writing - Leprechaun catchers due today.  There will not be any more writing time given in class to this project.

Spelling - illustrate 7 words or define 7 words

Math - study measurement flashcards
Fluency Check 14

Monday, March 3, 2014

Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for this Thursday, March 6 and Thursday, March 20.  Please check your invitations so you don't miss this important meeting.

Computers and WiFi were down on Friday and Monday so students who were publishing their Leprechaun Catcher through Google Docs were not able to type at school.  Many students asked if they could type at home.  I told them if they have their parents permission that is fine with me.

Timber Rattler prizes were handed out today for those students who turned in their February Reading Minutes.  Tickets and Hot Dog Vouchers will need to be ordered and will arrive later in the spring.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Writing - Leprechaun Catchers due Wednesday

Mat - study measurement cards
Homework/Remembering 5-7

Thursday, February 27, 2014

We celebrated our fanatastic MAP test scores with ice cream sandwiches today.

Turn in Febuary Reading Minutes on Monday to earn the Timber Rattler Prizes.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Writing - Leprechaun Catcher diagram and how-to paper due Wednesday

Spelling - practice test

Math - study flashcards
Clock Worksheet

Social Studies - test of Friday

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Parent/Teacher Conference Invitations went home today.  Please send back a reply.  I look forward to seeing everyone.  Please note that both conference days being offered are on a Thursday.

WKCE test results went home today also.  We will be looking at the data at Parent/Teacher Conferences.

I will be gone Friday afternoon to training.  There will not be a blog, but I will try to link math homework to my web page.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes
Please remember that February Reading minutes must be turned in on Monday, March 3 to be eligible for the Timber Rattler Prizes

Spelling - Illustrate 7 words or define 7 words
Homework/Remembering 5-5

Science - study for cell quiz

Social Studies - test on Friday

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Gallon Man is coming home today.  Please use this visual resource to help your child learn the customary units of liquid measurement. 

Late Start Wednesday

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Repeat Sort or use 5 words in a comic strip

Math - study flashcards
Pounds to Tons worksheet

Science - Cell Quiz

Monday, February 24, 2014

There is a late start on Wednesday.

Invitations for Parent/Teacher Conferences will be coming home on Wednesday.

WKCE Test results will also be coming home on Wednesday with a letter explaining what the results mean.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language - Idiom page due Tuesday

Spelling - Describe Sort

Math - study measurement flashcards
Time Worksheet

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study measurement flashcards
Missing Math

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Early Dismissal at 12:00 tomorrow.  Your child may purchase a lunch from the school or bring a snack to eat before going home.

No School on Friday

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study measurement flashcards
Homework/Remembering 5-4

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Our classroom is beginning to look Irish.  We have begun a poetry study on Limericks and are beginning to build Leprechaun Catchers for writing. I hope to have our projects hanging in the hall for Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences in March.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study measurement flashcards
Homework/Remembering 5-3

Monday, February 17, 2014

Thursday will be an early release.

There is no school on Friday.

Due to the shortened week, there will not be spelling. We will take the District Spelling Assessment instead.

Your child made and will be bringing home measurement flashcards tonight.  Please study these because these measurements will be used throughout the remainder of the school year and beyond.

Book orders are due this week, if you are interested in purchasing anything.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math -study measurement flashcards
Multiplication Facts Worksheet

Japanese, if not already finished.

Friday, February 14, 2014

Thursday is an early dismissal and Friday is a day off.

Because of the shortened week, we will not have spelling

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Fluency Check 13

Japanese - label body parts using Japanese

Thursday, February 13, 2014

A note went home today regarding an added incentive for reading and turning in February Reading Minutes on time.  The Timber Rattlers have donated prizes to Clovis Grove.

Tomorrow is our Valentine's Day Party.  The party will begin at 1:15 and last until 2:15.  Please remember that is your child brings card they need to bring one for everyone so that no one is left out.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Writing - finish Opinion Paper about Nutrition Plate, if not already done so.

Spelling - practice test

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 5-2

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Writing - Opinion Paper due Thursday. Today is the last day they were given in class to work on the paper.

Spelling - illustrate 7 words or define 7 words

Math - study flashcards
Multiplication Dog

Social Studies - Map due Thursday

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Wednesday is a late start day.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - repeated sort or 5 words in a comic strip

Math - study flashcards
homework/remembering 5-1

Social Studies - Map due Thursday.  Due to MAP testing Mrs. Borowski did not meet with my class on Monday so she will give students until Thursday to have their map complete.

Monday, February 10, 2014

Today was our last MAP test of the Winter Season.
A reminder that Wednesday is a late start.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - describe sort

Math - study flashcards
Missing Math

Friday, February 7, 2014

We will have our final MAP test on Monday morning.  Please make sure that your child is well rested and has a healthy breakfast so that your child can do their best.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Pattern Sheet

Social Studies - Map due Monday

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Lester Laminack was wonderful. I hope your child enjoyed him as much as I did.

We will begin Unit 5 in Math tomorrow.  This is our measurement unit dealing with both the Metric System and American systems of measurement.  There will be alot of memorizing involved, Later in the unit I will be sending home a measuring pack of flashcards for your child to learn.

Reminder that Wednesday will be a late start day.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Practice Sort

Math - study flashcards
Missing Math

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Remember that tomorrow is Literacy Day.  I hope to see you there.

Book Orders went home today.  If you would like to purchase anything the order is due by February 21.

A note went home regarding a Valentine's Party.  We will have a short party at the end of the day on Valentine's Day - approximately 30 minutes.  If your child would like to bring cards, please have them bring a card for everyone.  A list of names went home today.

Please turn in January Reading Minutes, if you haven't done so.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - illustrate 7 words or define 7 words

Math - study flashcards
Fluency Check 12

Tuesday, February 5, 2014

All students left the room today with their study guide for Science.  There is a test tomorrow.   Please have your child study.

We will have a guest speaker tomorrow.  Miss Sabina from the Winnebago Farm2School program will be returning with another nutrition lesson.  We will connect this to our writing benchmarks by having each student write an opinion paper about her presentation.

Turn in January Reading Minutes, if not already done so.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - repeated sort or write a comic strip using 5 words

Math - study flashcards
work on missing math

Science - study for test

Monday, February 3, 2014

Literacy Day will be on Thursday afternoon.  We are fortunate to have Mr. Lester Laminack joining for us the afternoon.  In celebration of his book, Saturdays and Teacakes, we will be having teacakes for an afternoon snack.  I hope you can join us.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Describe Sort

Math - study flashcards
Test Form B

Friday, January 31, 2014

We started Japanese this week with Mr. Drumm. 

We completed Math MAP testing today.  We will have one more test on Monday, Feb. 10.  Please speak with your child about their goal and if they reached it or not.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes
January Reading Minutes are due on Monday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 4-11

We will have our chapter test on Unit 4 on Tuesday.

Thursday, January 30, 2014

We will have Math MAP Testing tomorrow afternoon.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - practice test

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 4-10

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Just a reminder that we will be taking the MAP Math test on Friday afternoon.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Writing - Biography due tomorrow


Spelling - illustrate 7 words or define words


Math - study flashcards
work on missing assignments

Monday, January 27, 2014

School was been cancelled for Tuesday due to the weather.

The Acknowledgement Pizza Party was scheduled for tomorrow, so it will be rescheduled.

MAP Testing has been rescheduled.  We will have MAP Reading Wednesday afternoon and MAP Math on Friday afternoon.  Please make sure that your child is well rested and has a healthy breakfast and lunch so that they can do their best on the test.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Writing - Biography due Thursday

Spellng - Describe Sort

Math - study flashcards
Rounding Worksheet

Friday, January 24, 2013

Monday will begin the second semester of 4th grade.

MAP testing will begin next week.  We will have Math on Friday afternoon.  Please make sure that your child gets plenty of rest and has a healthy lunch so that they will do their best on the test.

Today was the last day that Mrs. Yang, the student teacher, was with us.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Writing - Biography due on Wednesday

Math - study flashcards
Work on missing assignments or those that need to be finished.

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

I will be at training tomorrow so there won't be a blog.

There is will an early dismissal on Friday at 12:00.

Congratulations to everyone who has all their missing work turned in.  Due to a change in my husband's work schedule the Acknowledgement Pizza Party will be rescheduled for next week.  Students were made aware of this on Monday.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Writing - Biography due on Tuesday

Spelling - illustrate 7 words or define 7 words

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 4-8

Monday, January 20, 2014

Dreambox was introduced to the class today.  Students who had headphones or earbuds were allowed to play.  Your child can also access their account under the Parent/Student Link on the Menasha Home Page.  A letter went home giving you further information.

I will be at training tomorrow so their will not be a blog.

Math night is tomorrow - I hope to see you there.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Describe Sort

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 4-7

Friday, January 17, 2014

It is nice to be back at school and teaching again this week.

A note went home today regarding the pizza party acknowledgement.  If your child has any missing work, as of last night, there is a list of the assignments attached to the letter.  I will not know if they turned in Homework/Remembering 4-5, last night's homework, until I check work this evening.

We will begin using a computer program called Dreambox during Math workshop and PIE time.  Your child will need to bring headphones or earbuds that they can leave at school to use this program.  The sound is an important part of the program and it would be too confusing not to have volume.  Information will be sent home about Dreambox as students will be able to play to games from home.  We are hoping to fit in a short presentation about DreamBox during Math night.

Reminders for next week:

I will be at training on Tuesday and Thursday.

Math night is Tuesday

There is a last start on Wednesday

There is early dismissal on Friday.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 4-6

Any missing assignments to be eligible for the Acknowledgement Pizza Party.

Thursday, January 16, 2014

A few reminders for next week:

I will be at training on Tuesday and Thursday.
Wednesday is a Late Start
Friday, January 24 is an early dismissal.

Students were told today that anyone who has all their assignments turned in when they walk into the classroom on Monday will receive an acknowledgement of a pizza party provided by me.  There are no exceptions, nothing can be missing when school starts Monday morning.  Since I was at training today, Mrs. Yang made copies of all missing math assignments and sent them home.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - practice test

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 4-5

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

I have training on Wednesday and Thursday so there will not be a blog.  I will try to link the Math homework, if possible.

Semester ends on Friday, January 24.  All missing work needs to be turned in by Monday, January 20, at the latest if your child would like to receive a grade for it.  Since the work is skill-building and they will need to know the skills for this year and beyond, they will still be required to do any missing work, even after January 20.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Comic strip using 5 words or repeated sort

Math - study flashcards

Friday, January 10, 2014

Just a reminder that Tuesday is an early dismissal at 12:00 due to teacher in-service.

I will be at a meeting Monday afternoon and I have training all day Wednesday and Thursday, so I will do my best to link homework.  There might not be a blog those days.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Writing - your child should be done with reading their biography, have their graphic organizer filled out and have their time line complete.  We will begin writing their rough draft on Monday.

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 4-3.  Please remind your child that their equations must include a variable.

Thursday, January 9, 2014

My computer was broken yesterday, so I was unable to blog or post homework to my webpage.  Everything is working fine today, so you will find Math homework linked to my web page.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 4-2.  Students need to include variables in their equation for it to be correct.

Friday, Jan 3, 2014

Please stay warm over the weekend.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Writing - students checked out books from the library for their biography research.  Those who checked the books out under their own name may take the books home to read and work on their paper.  Those who checked the books out under my name, because they did not return their library books, must keep the books at school.

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 4-1

Thursday, January 2, 2014

Welcome Back from Break.  I hope that everyone had a relaxing and enjoyable time off.

Mrs. Richter has declared tomorrow Packers Day.  Your child may wear their green and gold, if they wish.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes
Turn in December Reading Minutes, if you haven't already

Writing - we are beginning a biography study.  Your child will be checking out a biography in the library tomorrow, collecting facts about their famous person, making a timeline and then writing a paper.  Due to the size of the timeline and graphic organizer, I am not able to link it to my webpage.  This unit should take 2 - 3 weeks depending on the size of the boo, your child checks out.

Math - study flashcards
Division Facts A