Tuesday, December 22, 2015

I hope that everyone has a happy and safe Winter Break,

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Detective Story - this is a homework assignment that should have been done this morning at school.  It is short, but Mr. Ray and I wanted to keep some structure to this exciting day.

Monday, December 21, 2015

This is just a reminder that tomorrow is our Holiday Party in the afternoon.  Your child may bring an electronic, if you wish to send one with them.

There is no spelling this week.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Test Form B

Friday, December 21. 2015

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 3-11 - students were given a considerable amount of time to work on their homework today, so many finished in class.

Thursday, December 17, 2015

A note went home today regarding our Holiday Party. I heard such wonderful things about the class from my substitute from Friday that they have earned bringing electronics to the party.

There will not be spelling next week because of the 2-day week.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 3-10

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

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

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 3-9

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

We will be having a Holiday Party on the afternoon of Tuesday, December 22.  It will be a short party as we will be ending our day listening to a concert from the Menasha High School Music Department.  A letter will be coming home later this week.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Repeat Sort or 5 word comic strip

Math - study for test
HOMEWORK ONLY 3-8

Social Studies - Map worksheet due Wednesday.

Mondoay, December 14, 2015

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Describe Sort

Math - study flashcards
REMEMBERING Only 3-8

Social Studies - Map worksheet due Wednesday, many students finished this in class.

Thursday, December 10, 2015

I hope to see everyone at the concert tonight.  I saw the show this morning and it is fantastic. 

I will be at a workshop tomorrow so there will not be a blog.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test

Math - study flashcards
REMEMBERING SIDE ONLY 3-7.  Students were given extra time today to work on this assignments, so many of them should have completed it in school.

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

We will be at Menasha High School most of the morning practicing for the concert.  Please remember to have your child at the high school at 5:45 Thursday in Room 104 (the band room).

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

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

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 2-6

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Yesterday students were shown "a surprise" that they can make for their parents.  The surprise will cost $2, if you child is interested in making one.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Repeat Sort or 5-word Comic Strip

Math - study for test
HOMEWORK ONLY 3-5

Monday, December 7, 2015

Family Chains came home today.  Please enjoy them.

Mr. Kehring, the District Technology Coach, came and explained computer coding to us today.  If your child is interested in being part of the Coding Club they were asked to sign up.  I sent them an email to do this.  The Coding Club will be held during lunch periods once a month.  I also sent your child a link to a coding game site that Mr. Kehring had us try out today.  There are other similar coding gaming sites if your child searches for "Blocky Games".  Blocky is a type of coding language.

Wednesday is a Late Start

Thursday is the Holiday Concert at Menasha High School.  The concert will begin at 6:00.  Students are asked to arrive at 5:45.  The 4th graders are meeting in the Choir Room.  This information went home last week.

Homework:

Reading - reading 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Describe Sort

Math - study flashcards
REMEMBERING ONLY 3-5

Friday, December 4. 2015

A note went home today regarding Thursday's Holiday Concert.  Please read it over for the time and location.

Please make sure that your child has their Family Chain paper and paper bag on Monday, if they have not already done so.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 3-4.  Your child may use either that Place Value Sections Method or the Short Cut Method for long division.

Thursday, December 3, 2015

A note went home today about an additional opportunity for Read Like A Rock Star this month. 

We began learning the digit-by-digit method for long division   We are using the Long Family to help us remember the steps in the correct order.  I sent home a sheet of paper describing the Long Family.  It would be helpful if you could use the same language while your child is learning the new strategy.

Reminders:

Friday - Family Chain paper and paper bag due.

Wednesday - Late Start

Thursday - Holiday Concert at Menasha High School at 6:30

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test

Math - study flashcards
Snowman picture

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Tomorrow is Packer Day.  Your child is invited to wear Green and Gold.

Please remember to send back your Family Chain papers and a paper sack by Friday.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Study for test
Illustrate 7 words or define 7 words (sorry I put this for Tuesday's homework yesterday)

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 3-3

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Please turn in your November Reading Minutes, if you have not already done so.  Remember to log these into your Read Like A Rock Star account.

A note went home today regarding the 4th Grade Family Chain Activity.  Please read over the letter and mark 17 activities on the sheets provided.  We will be making the chain on Monday.

We are continuing to practice with the Place Value Sections Method for Division.  I have a link to a video showing the steps for this method in yesterday's blog.  The plan is to teach the Digit-by-Digit Method later this week, which is the method most of learned for long division.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

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

Math - study flashcards
Fluency Check 10

Monday, Nvember 30, 2015

We have earned 200 Class Cougar Paws and have selected a double acknowledgement.  Tomorrow will be pajama day and free-time in the computer lab to do something of their choosing.  Students will still be going outside for lunch recess and having Phy Ed so please make sure they are dressed appropriately.

We are beginning to learn long division using the Place Value Sections Method.  I have attached a link to a video you can watch to explain the procedures for this method.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdWTMR2JEWg

November Reading Minutes are due tomorrow.  Remember to put this time on the Read Like a Rock Star page also.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Study for test
Describe Sort

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 3-2

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

I hope that everyone has a happy, healthy and safe 4 day break.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Dragon Division - students were given extra opportunities to complete this homework during the school day.

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Tomorrow will be the Acknowledgement for students who have displayed the Cougar Code and have all their assignments turned in.  Students have been reminded that if they bring an energy drink or a drink with excessive sugar they will have to take the drink home or if they open the drink, it will be poured out.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 3-1

Monday, November 23, 2015

Just a reminder that if you would like to purchase anything from November's Book Order, your order is due on Wednesday.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Fluency Check 9

Friday, November 20, 2015

Due to the 3-day week, we will not have spelling next week.

Students who have demonstrated the Cougar Code and have all their assignments in will be able to participate in an Acknowledgement on Wednesday.  We will spend the last 45 minutes watching a movie.  Your child may bring a snack for themselves and a drink.  Please no energy drinks or drink with excessive sugar.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language Arts - "The Tangled Web" character trait and theme worksheet

Math - study flashcards
M59

Thursday, November 19, 2015

We learned another working memory activity that you may want to try at home.  Partner 1 spells a word backwards and Partner 2 must determine what the word is; then switch roles  We have been using 4 letter words as a class.  Some of the words have been easy, others challenging.

On Wednesday afternoon, we will have an Acknowledgement for all students who have followed the Cougar Code consistently and who have all their assignments turned in.  We will spend the last 30 - 45 minutes of the day watching a movie.  Students may bring a snack for themselves and a drink.  Please no energy drinks or drinks with an excessive amount of sugar.

There will be no spelling next week because of the Thanksgiving Break

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test

Math - study flashcards
Turkey Math

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Students worked very hard on their math test today and we unable to finish so we will complete the multiplication test tomorrow and begin long division later in the week.

Tomorrow is Dress Like A Career Day.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

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

Math - study flashcards
Fluency Check 8

Tuesday, September 17, 2015

We will be taking our unit test on multi-digit multiplication tomorrow.  We will then begin unit 3, which is long division.

Tomorrow is Late Start.

Thursday is dress like a career of your choice.

A book order went home today.  Book Orders are due next Wednesday, November 25 if you are interested in purchasing anything.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Repeated Sort or 5 word comic strip

Math - study flashcards
Test Form B

Monday, November 16, 2015

Wednesday is a Late Start.

Thursday is Dress Like a Career Day.

We have started our new unit in writing - Opinion Writing.  We will be writing an essay including a thesis and reasons to support the thesis.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Describe Sort

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 2-19

We will be reviewing for the unit test tomorrow and taking the test on Wednesday.  Any student who has all their math assignments turned in will be playing KaHoot tomorrow.  Any student with missing work will be using that time to get support from an adult to complete their work.

Friday, November 13, 2015

Wednesday will be a Late Start

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language Arts - Early Indian Poster due Friday

Math - study flashcards
Mystery Picture #6

Thursday, November 12, 2015

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language Arts - Early Indian Poster due Monday

Spelling - study for test

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 2-18.  I did give a hint for Stretch Your Thinking. I gave them the answer for the amount the photographer earned for recording the weddings, since we have not learned multiplying 3-digit by 2-digit numbers.

Tuesday, November 11, 2015

The Veteran's Day Assembly was very touching today.  The school collected $322 for Hats On For Veterans and the PTO matched this amount.  The veterans are going to donated enough money to make the total $1000 so that two deserving veterans can go on the Old Glory Honor Flight.  Also, the veterans are donating a brick in honor of Clovis Grove Elementary School at the new Memorial at Smith Park in thanks for all our donations to Old Glory Honor Flight.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language Arts - Early Indian Poster due Monday

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

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 2-17

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

A note went home today regarding the Veteran's Day Assembly.  Our class will be wearing white.

Due to the 25 minutes fire drill today, we will not have Math homework.  We did not have enough time to complete the lesson.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language Arts - Early Indian Poster due Monday, November 16

Spelling - study for test
Repeated Sort or 5 word comic strip

Math - study flashcards

Monday, November 9, 2015

Wednesday is our Veteran's Day Assembly starting at 8:30.  If you are a veteran or know of a veteran, please invite them to attend.

Homework:

Reading:  Read 20 minutes

Language Arts:  Early Indian Poster due Monday, November 16

Spelling:  Study for test
Describe Sort

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 2-14

Friday, November 6, 2015

Homework

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards

Thursday, November 5, 2015

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language Arts - Mark Teague Poster due Friday

Spelling - study for test

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 2-15

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Thank you to everyone who donated to Old Glory Honor Flights.  It is so nice to see the smiles on the veterans' faces when they receive the check at the assembly.

Tomorrow is Parent/Teacher Conferences for the blue slip families.  I look forward to meeting with you.

In Math we have begun to teach the short cut method for 2 digit by 2 digit multiplication.  We are using graph paper so that all digits will line up correctly under the proper place value spot.  This is the traditional method that we learned.  Your child may use either the area model method or the short cut method throughout 4th grade.

Homework:

Reading - Read 20 minutes

Language Arts - Mark Teague Poster due Friday

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

Math - study flashcards
Fluency check 6

Social Studies - worksheet due Thursday

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Mr. Ray and I have begun using Plickers as a way to do some of our assessment.  You can ask your child about it or check it out online at Plickers.com

Tomorrow is a Late Start. 

Please consider donating $1 tomorrow for Hats On For Veterans.  The PTO is matching our money, so hopefully one veteran will be able to go to their memorial in Washington D.C.

Switch Witch will continue through Friday.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language Arts - Mark Teague Poster due Friday

Spelling - study for test
Repeat Sort or 5 word comic strip

Math - study flashcards
3 problem worksheet - students who used their time wisely were able to complete this during breakfast time

Social Studies - Worksheet due Thursday

Monday, November 2, 2015

Switch Witch has begun.  If your child has candy that they no longer want, they may bring it into school and switch it for a pencil.  This goes on until Friday.

Remember Wednesday is Hats on For Veterans.  For a $1 donation, your child may wear a hat for the day.  The money collected will be donated to Old Glory Honor Flight.  The PTO has generously offered to match our donation.  It takes $500 to send one veteran to their memorial in Washington D.C.

Wednesday is a Late Start

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language Arts - Mark Teague poster due Friday.

Spelling - Study for test
Describe Sort

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 2-12

Social Studies - Worksheet due Thursday

Friday, October 30, 2015

Happy Halloween to everyone.

October Reading Minutes are due Monday.  If you misplaced your calendar you can find one of my webpage or simply write a note in your child's agenda that they read at least 400 minutes in October. November Reading Minute calendars were sent home today.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Fluency Check 5 - students were given time beyond breakfast to work on this homework sheet.

Writing - Celebration Story due Monday.

Thursday, October 29, 2015

Tomorrow is the School Wide Costume Parade, followed by our Classroom Snack and Electronics Party for our 100 Cougar Paws.  Please have your child bring their costume to school in a bag.  They will be given time to change into their costume after lunch.

Wednesday is a Late Start

Thursday will be Parent/Teacher conferences for the blue slip families.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test

Math - Study flashcards
5 Question Worksheet

Writing - Realistic Story for Celebration due Monday

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Friday is the School Wide Halloween Parade and our Class Snack/Electronics Party for our Cougar Paw Acknowledgement.

Thursday, Nov. 5 will be Parent/Teacher Conferences for the blue slip families.

Tomorrow your child will be writing an assessment paper for our Narrative Unit.  They will have only 30 minutes to show Mr. Ray and I what they have learned about Narrative Writing.  They should come to school with a Small Moment Idea so they do not spend their precious writing minutes brainstorming an idea.

Tomorrow we will be starting 2 digit by 2 digit multiplication.  We will start by using the rectangle area model and then move onto the traditional method.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

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

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 2-11

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

I look forward to meeting with the pink slip parents tonight at Parent/Teacher Conferences.

Remember that Saturday is the last day of October - log in your "Read Like A Rock Star" minutes if you are participating in the program.

Tomorrow is a Late Start Wednesday.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Study for test
Repeat Sort or 5 word comic strip

Math - study flashcards
Mystery Picture - I will only accept assignments that have the work attached to the finished puzzle. 

Monday, October 26, 2015

If you have a Parent/Teacher Conference tomorrow a reminder note went home in your child's agenda.  Conferences for tomorrow are for the pink slips.

A note went home today for our Cougar Paw Acknowledgement Party that we will have Friday afternoon after the Halloween Parade.

Wednesday will be a Later Start.

Now that it is getting cooler, please have your child dress for the weather.  In addition to going outside for recess, they also go outside for physical education on certain days.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Describe Sort

Math - Study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 2-10

Wednesday, October 21, 2105

There is No School on Thursday or Friday.

Remember that the first Parent/Teacher Conferences will be on Tuesday, October 27.  You would have received the pink sheet, if you are scheduled for that evening.

Mrs. Ironside came and talked to the class about Battle of the Books.  I handed out information sheets to students who were interested.  If your child changes their mind and would like to join the competition, I have extra information sheets.  There will be a final sign-up meeting next Wednesday during lunch where students will form their teams.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Mad Monster Grid

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

The class has 120 Cougar Paws.  We voted to have a snack party/electronics day on Friday, October 30 for part of the afternoon.  More information will come next week. 

Please remember to return your Parent/Teacher Conference slip, if you have already done so.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 2-9

Monday, October 19, 2015

Invitations for Parent/Teacher Conferences went home today.  Please check your calendars and mark the date. Because of the number of students I have I only have one available spot if switching needs to take place.

Remember, there is no spelling this week.  We do not have school on Thursday or Friday, so due to the shortened week there would not be enough time to prepare for a spelling test.

Today I introduced the short-cut method for multi-digit multiplication.  This is the way that you probably learned when you were in elementary school.  We will be using graph paper for at least a few assignments so that students line up everything correctly.  Students may choose to use either the area model method or short-cut method for any assignments their 4th grade year, unless stated otherwise.

Homework:

Reading - Read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Jack-o-lantern

Friday, October 16, 2015

The field trip was wonderful.  I hope your child had many exciting things to tell you about.

There is no school on Thursday and Friday.

Because of the three day week, there will NOT be spelling next week.  That doesn't leave enough time to prepare for the test.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math  - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 2-8.  There are two changes I had students make to their homework. On the Remembering side for problems 5 and 6, they need to use an area model, not Algebraic Notation Method, to solve these problems.  Also, they do not need to do Stretch Your Thinking.

Social Studies - Finish Field Trip Article for Monday

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

A reminder note went home regarding tomorrow's field trip.  Please check it over if you have any questions.

We had a Lock Down Intruder Drill today.  An informational note went home.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

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

Math - study flashcards
Ghost Subtraction

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Please remember to have your child at school before 6:20 on Thursday.  The bus will leave at 6:30 and we can not wait for anyone, regardless of circumstance, because leaving late would cause us to miss part of our Capitol tour.  Also, if your child did not order a school lunch, they must bring their lunch.  There will NOT be a place to purchase lunch items.

Tomorrow is a Late Start.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - practice for test
Repeated Sort or 5 word comic strip

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 2-6.  I had students make a couple of changes to the homework sheet.  #2 on the homework side is now a challenge problem - they can choose to try it or not do it.  Also for the Stretch Your Thinking on the Remembering Side, they need to change Expanded Notation Method to Place Value Sections Method when answering the question.  I will not be teaching the Expanded Notation Method.  If I teach too many methods some students begin to combine them, which makes learning multi-digit multiplication all the more confusing.

Monday, October 12, 2015

Today we began our official spelling groups.  I will be teaching the Unicorns, Gerbils and Turtles.  Mr. Ray will be teaching the Packers and Jokers.  (The groups thought of these names themselves.)  Each student was given a list of words and an answer key to keep at school and another copy of each to keep at home.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - practice test
Describe Sort

Math - study flashcards
H/R 2-5

Friday, October 9, 2015

We learned a new working memory game today called "All Mixed Up."  For this activity we used playing cards.  Student A picks 5 cards from the stack and asks Student B to memorize them.  Student A will now turn the cards facedown, mix them up, and then turn the cards face up again leaving one card facedown.  Student B needs to tell which card is facedown.  As this version of the game becomes easy for your child, variations of this game can include leaving more than one card facedown , or using more than 5 cards.  Try this game at home.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 2-4.  We are learning to use the area model for multiplication.  The area model is not meant to be the final step in learning multiplication, it's an initial, developmental step to move kids in the right direction.  As tempting as it may be, please do not teach your child the standard algorithm yet - this is the way most of us learned to multiply larger numbers.  We will get to that in this unit and it becomes confusing when children are learning two ways at once.  Here is a link to a video that demonstrates the area model, if you are interested in learning more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdYV6i-kXcA

Thursday, October 8, 2015

A mistake was made in the Clovis Communicator that went home yesterday.  The date of the Madison Field Trip was wrong.  The trip is next Thursday, October 15.  A correction note on orange paper went home today.

Field trip forms and money are due tomorrow.  We will hold the chaperone drawing tomorrow and the lunch program needs to know the final count for sack lunches to order.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling -  study for test

Math - study flash cards
Mad Scientist Math

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

It was so nice to learn new things regarding Math but it is even nicer to be back.  I missed my class while I was gone.

Tomorrow your child will receive their VIP Pass for Reading Like A Rock Star.  If your child filled in their reading hours for September, they already have a stamp on their card.  If they missed this opportunity there is an opportunity on Saturday at the Menasha Fire Station to receive a stamp.  Information about this opportunity is stapled to the pass.

Anyone who turned in their Reading Minutes Calendar for September will receive a No Homework Pass.  Your child may use this pass for ONE side of a math homework assignment.  I spoke about saving the pass until there was a time that they really needed it because they won't receive many of these passes throughout the year.  If your child does not use this pass they may trade it in for $500 Cougar Cash at the end of the school year for our auction.


Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

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

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 2-3.  We worked on a few of the homework problems in class and then I gave them as additional 15 minutes to work on the assignment, in case there were further questions.

Cougar Paws Acknoweldgement Day

This is just a reminder that Wednesday is our Cougar Paws Acknowledgement.  Your child may wear their pajamas and slippers - we will be going out for recess, so please make sure they have appropriate shoes to wear outside.  They may also bring a blanket and pillow for the day.

Madison Field Trip

This is just a reminder that Madison Field Trip Forms, Chaperone Forms, Lunch Forms and money for the Madison Field Trip are due by Friday, October 9, if you have not already turned them in.

A chaperone drawing will be held on Friday and if you would like to be part of that drawing you must have your form turned in and the school office must have a Criminal Background Check on file for you.

The Lunch Program also needs to have your lunch form turned in by Friday, if you are purchasing a sack lunch through the school.  They need to plan, order and make these meals ahead of time.

Also remember that your child will need to be at school by 6:20 on Thursday, October 15.  We will not wait for anyone because a time delay will cause us to miss our tour of the Capitol Building.

Friday, October 2, 2015

It is nice to be back in the classroom after 2 days of workshops/trainings.  Unfortunately I will be gone to a Math Conferences on Monday and Tuesday.  Hopefully after that I won't have anymore workshops until after Thanksgiving.  Mr. Ray, in addition to a substitute teacher will be here, so I am leaving the class in good hands.  There will not be a blog on Monday or Tuesday

Next week's spelling words will still be below your child's level.  Mr. Ray and I discovered that another week of routines will be helpful before they begin working with words at their level.

Unit 1 Math tests went home today.  On the second day of school we took a pre-test for the Unit.  This helped Mr. Ray and I assess what skills your child may have already known, thus needing enrichment, and those skills still needed to be taught.  Since this unit is primarily on adding and subtracting, just with larger numbers, typically there is little to no growth.  We took a pre-test on Thursday for Unit 2 which is multiplication with 3 x 1 digit numbers and 2 x 2 digit numbers.  Since this is usually a new concept for most students there is typically growth in this unit.

We have earned 62 Class Cougar Paws.  We voted to have a Pajama, Slipper, Pillow and Blanket Day on Wednesday - when I return.

Remember to log your September Reading time into the "Read Like a Rock Star" site.  It can be found under the Parent Student tab on the District Web Site.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - Study flashcards
Fluency Check 4

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

The Book Order was delivered today and books were sent home with your child.

We began activities today to help us with our working memory.  We played a game called Single Digit Repeat.  Partner A picks a number 1-9.  Partner A repeats that number and adds one of their own.  Partner A repeats both numbers and adds one until they cannot remember the sequence.  "2..."2, 7"..."2, 7, 3"...    Try this game at home with your child.

Remember I will be gone Wednesday and Thursday.  There will not be a blog.  I will try to put homework on my webpage but I can not guarantee that either.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Repeated Sort or 5 word comic strip

Math - study flashcards
Test Form B

Monday, September 28, 2015

The September Book Orders have been shipped this morning.  The package is currently in Jefferson City, MO.  I will be gone Wednesday and Thursday for training so if the package doesn't arrive tomorrow during the school day, books won't be handed out until Friday.  Handing out books is not something I want a substitute teacher to do.

We have MAP Math testing tomorrow morning.  We will not be testing for Language this year due to the Spring State Testing being computer generated, so after tomorrow we will be finished with MAP testing for the Fall.  Please make sure that your child is well rested so that they can do their best.  I know that may be difficult with the Packer Game being tonight, but I anticipate the Packers being so far ahead by 8:00 that it will no longer be a game and a normal bed time will be easy   :)  Yes, even though I am a Michigan Wolverines and Detroit Tiger fan, I do cheer for the Packers.

There will not be a blog on Wednesday or Thursday because of my training.  I can not guarantee that I will be able to check my email before the end of the school day, so it would be best to contact the school office with any urgent messages regarding your child.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Describe Sort

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 1- 14.  We did Stretch Your Thinking and the homework side together during class today.  Some students completed their homework at school because of this.

Friday, September 25, 2015

I hope to see many of you at the Bluejays Football game for Clovis Family Night.

A note went home today regarding MAP testing next week.  The note will indicate that we are testing Monday and Tuesday morning.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Multiplication Picture - many students have already complete this at school.

Thursday, September 24, 2015

MAP Testing starts next week.  We will be taking tests for Reading on Monday morning, and Math on Tuesday morning.  Please make sure that your child is well rested so that they can do their best.

Tomorrow is Blue Jay Day.  Your child is encouraged to wear Blue Jay Clothes or the color blue.

Remember to turn in your Field Trip slips and money, if you have not done so already.

Tomorrow will be our first sorting test for spelling.  Remember the words this week and next week are probably below your child's level but it is easier to learn the sorts when they don't have to worry about memorizing the words.  Your child will be given 10 words that are part of this week's spelling sort and two mystery words.  The mystery words will fit into a sorting pattern - we just want to make sure that your child understands the pattern and is not just memorizing words.  Your child will receive one point for spelling the word correctly and another point if it is spelled correctly and placed in the correct sorting column.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Practice Test

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 1-13

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

We have been working as a whole class on reading passages and using evidence from the passage to support the answer.  Today many students picked out chapter books to begin breaking up into smaller reading groups next week.

Remember tomorrow is the last day to turn in your form for Clovis Family Night at Calder Stadium. Free family vouchers will not be available at the game.

Homework:

Reading - read 20  minutes

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

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 1-12

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

As more and more students are missing school due to illness, please remember that you can print math homework off my webpage so that your child does not get behind.

Thursday will be the last day to turn in your football forms for free family vouchers for Clovis Grove Night at Calder Stadium.

Please remember to check out "Read Like a Rock Star"

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Study for test
Repeated Sort OR make a comic strip using 5 spelling words

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 1-11

Monday, September 21, 2015

Wednesday is a Late Start.

Remember to turn in your football form if you are planning on attending the Clovis Grove Night at Calder Stadium on Friday.  Thursday is the deadline for a free family voucher.

Thank you for those who have turned in their field trip forms.  If you have not done so, please remember to turn them in by the deadline.  Remember there is also a deadline for the chaperone drawing.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Describe Sort

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 1-10

Friday, September 18, 2015

Wednesday will be a Late Start

We will begin Spelling next week.  The first two weeks will be words below your child's level, as it is easier to learn the sorts and structures when they aren't also trying to memorize words.  After that, you will see words at your child's level.  Each student will be given words to keep at school and words to bring home to practice with an answer key.  On Monday I will also send home information about how we prepare for Friday's test at school and what your child should be doing at home to prepare for the test.  I trust that parents and children are doing their spelling assignments at home, so I won't be collecting any of the at home activities, as the test is enough assessment for spelling.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Subtraction A - students who used their time wisely this morning may have had enough time to finish this at school.

Thursday, September 17, 2015

The Music Performance Dates for this school year were sent home today.  Please mark your calendars so that your child doesn't miss a performance.

Book Orders are due tomorrow - either online or sent to school.

Remember to send back your form for the First Clovis Family Night at Calder Stadium.  To receive your FREE ticket pass, you must have the form sent in by next Thursday.

Tomorrow is picture day for anyone who did not have their picture taken during Open House.  Picture retakes will be done later in the school year.

Information went home today regarding the Madison Field Trip.  Please read the information carefully, as students will need to arrive at school before their usual time. There are deadlines and background checks that need to be cleared if you would like to be a chaperone. Information can also be found on the Home Page of my Web Page.   The beginning of the year paperwork must be filled out to attend the field trip.

Homework:

Reading - read 30 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 1-9

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

If your child did not have their pictures taken at Open House an order form went home with them today.  If you do not wish to order any pictures of your child, they will still have their picture taken on Friday for the yearbook.  A correction to yesterday's blog - Friday will NOT be picture retake day.  That will be later in the year.  Friday is only for those who have not had their picture taken this year. 

Information went home today regarding the first Clovis Grove Family Night at the Menasha Bluejays Football Game on Friday, September 25.  Please read the information carefully so that your family can get their FREE pass for the game.  There are deadlines for this.

Information also went home today regarding a Reading Program called "Read Like a Rock Star."  Please feel free to use the minutes your child has already read this month for the program.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 1-8

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Reminders for this week:

Friday - Picture day for those who did not get their pictures taken at Open House or for those who wish to have a retake
 
Friday - Book Orders due

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 1-7

Monday, September 14, 2015

Information went home today for the school fundraiser, if you are interested in participating.  This year the money raised will be used to continue fixing up the playground/park.

Information also went home regarding PTO meetings.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 1-6

Friday, September 11, 2105

We played Kahoot for Math.  You might want to challenge your child to a game sometime.

Badger Test results were sent home today.  This was the State Test taken last year.  Please take a moment to look at your child's results.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
M57

Thursday, September 10, 2015

Book Orders went home today.  Please place your order - either by returning the order to school or ordering online - by September 18.

Tomorrow will be a District On-Demand Writing Assessment.  You child can think about a small moment in their life that they would like to write about.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 1-4

Social Studies - Mrs. Borowski sent home a paper bag today for an artifact assignment.  Please read her attached instructions, if you have any questions.

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

School pictures went home today for anyone who ordered packages and had their pictures taken at Open House.  If you did not have your picture taken, there will be another picture day September 18.

Book orders will go home tomorrow.  There will be three different orders.  If you would like to purchase anything the orders can be brought back to school or ordered online by September 18.

In Writing we are learning to take a small moment from our life and add details to it.  We practiced editing a sample essay today.

Last Friday students got a chance to meet Mr. Viotto and Mrs. Borowski for a short period of time.  Tomorrow they will go to their class to begin learning Science and Social Studies.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - Study flashcards
Fluency Check 2

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Today was our first day for Library.  A letter will come home tomorrow regarding the expectations.

Anyone who had their pictures taken at Open House will bring home their pictures tomorrow.

We took the District Spelling Assessment today.  This will help determine the level your child will begin spelling at.  Spelling will start by the end of September, if not before.

Tomorrow is a Late Start Wednesday.  Please make sure that your child does not come to school early, as there will not be supervision for them - all teachers will be in meetings.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Remembering side only of lesson 1-3

Friday, September 4, 2015

Happy First Week of School.  I hope that everyone enjoys the 3-day weekend.  It is very nice to begin the school year with two 4 day weeks.   I think it helps students transition while getting the proper rest they need.

A letter went home regarding Dreambox.  Instructions for using this Math Game site are included in the letter.  As of now my classroom log-in is under Mr. Ray's name because he is co-teaching with me this year and supporting in class.  I will let you know when things get corrected and my name is used for the classroom log-in.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Writing - Heart due Tuesday
All About Me Poster due Tuesday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 1-2

Thursday, September 3, 2015

Tomorrow is our first day of Art.

Tomorrow is also our first School Wide Celebration for PBIS/CHAMPS.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Writing - finish Heart - due by Tuesday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 1-2

Quick Word Books - If your child had Mrs. MacDonald or Mrs. Theisen, please have them check at home to see if they still have it from last year.

Beginning of the Year Paperwork - Thank you to everyone who has already turned in their paperwork that they received in their Beginning of the Year envelope.  If you have not done so, please turn these packets in ASAP.  There is important that the school needs to know.

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

I want to apologize for the late delivery of my blogger yesterday for those who are have a signed up for the email version.  For some reason the delivery time defaulted back to 9 - 11 pm.  It is now hopefully fixed so that you will receive the blog through email delivery between 5 - 7 pm.  This is the closest time choice I had to the end of the school day.  If this time is too late. please feel free to view the blog on the blog site.  Thank you for your patience as I work the tweaks out with this new feature.

Tomorrow will be Phy Ed and Music so please make sure that your child has their correct shoes for Phy Ed.

We began work on Multiple Intelligences today.  It has been discovered that people can learn in a variety of 8 ways.   Some students fall entirely in one domain and others have learning styles across two or more domains.  When we are done with the checklist I will share the results with your child so they can begin to learn about how they learn.   I will share the results with you at Parent/Teacher conferences.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Fluency Check 1 - many students used their time wisely in class and finished this assignment.

If your child was in Mrs. MacDonald's or Mrs. Theisen's class last year, they may have brought home their Quick Work Book - a mini spelling dictionary.  If they can find it at home, please have them bring it back as we will use these in writing class.

Beginning of the Year Packet

Good Evening -

I wanted to remind you that if you haven't filled out the paperwork that you received in your envelope at Open House or today in school, please do so ASAP.  There is a lot of information needed by the school.

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

It was a wonderful and exciting day in Fourth Grade.  We got to learn a little bit more about each other and learned/reviewed the Cougar Code throughout the building and within the classroom.  I handed out many, many, many individual and classroom Cougar Paws.  There was a considerable amount of information sent home, so please check take home folders and backpacks.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes - please mark the minutes read on the September Calendar sent home today.

Language Arts - some students decided to take home their "All About Me" poster to work on.  Others have decided to work on it with the time allowed at school.  These will be used when your child is Star of the Week.

Math - study flashcards - these should be kept at home for nightly practice
Parrot Coloring Picture - this has been linked to my webpage if your child forgot to bring it home.

Headphones - Mr. Kehring, the district Technology Coach, will be coming in tomorrow to teach the students about a program called "Read and Write Google."  Tomorrow he will be focusing on the reading portion.  In order for your child to hear the computer read an article to them, they must have headphones.

Please remember to look at the top of the left margin of my blog to sign up for e-mail notification of these blogs.  It is a free service that will send this blog directly to your email instead of you having to check this page daily.            

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Wednesday is Heritage Hills

Thursday is Toms/Kickball Acknowledgement

Friday is Early Dismissal at 12:00

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Test Form B

Monday, June 1, 2015

Wednesday is Heritage Hills.  Your child will need to bring a lunch, if they did not order one from the school.  There will NOT be lunch items available for purchase.

Thursday - Yearbook/Fourth Grade book signing in the morning.  Tom's/Kickball in the afternoon.  Please return your permission slip if you have not done so already.

Friday - Early Dismissal at 12:00.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 8-12

Friday, May 29, 2015

Thank you to everyone who donated items to the auction.  It was a huge success - everyone was able to purchase at least one item.

Today was our last session with Junior Achievement.  Please ask your child what they learned about being an entrepreneur.

Next week:

Wednesday - Field Trip to Heritage Hills - if your child did not order a school lunch they need to bring one.  There will NOT be lunch items available for purchase at the park.
Thursday - Year Book signing, Tom's/Kickball Acknowledgement
Friday - Last Day of the school year - Early Dismissal at 12:00

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards

Thursday, May 28, 2015

Thank you to all the chaperones for the Brewers game.  You helped make things run smoothly and safely.

Our End of the Year Auction will be tomorrow.  Please have your child look around the house to see if you have anything that you would be willing to donate.  The more items the better, as students have worked very hard this year both academically and behaviorally.

A permission slip went home for our Tom's/Kickball Acknowledgement.  Eligible students will be participating on Thursday, June 4.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 8-11

Friday, May 22, 2015

I will not be here on Tuesday, so there will not be a blog.

Information about what is allowed at Miller Park and what is not allowed went home today.  This came directly from the Miller Park website.  Please read the information carefully so that your child has a fun and safe trip.

If your child has all their assignments turned in, they may bring electronics for the bus trip.  If they want to use volume, they MUST have headphones.  If your child has missing work, they will be sitting by me on the bus working on the assignments.

Your child is responsible for any electronics, cameras, money, etc that they bring.  Lost, stolen or broken items will not be replaced by anyone associated with the field trip and/or school system.

Please remember we will be returning around 5:45 on Wednesday.  Make plans for your child to get home.

Please return the Heritage Hills permission slip ASAP, if not already done so.  Even if your child has already paid for the trip, they can not attend unless the permission slip is returned.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 8-8

Thursday, May 21, 2015

A permission slip went home today regarding Heritage Hills.  Most of you have already paid, we just need to have you sign the District Permission slip as it is a little different than ours.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Spelling Bee tomorrow

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 8-5

Wednesday. May 20, 2015

Tomorrow is MAP Math testing.  Please make sure that your child is well rested and has a good breakfast so that they can do their best.

Friday is our class spelling bee.  We will have the top 5 spellers compete against Mr. Viotto and Mrs. Borowski's class the last week of school.

Wednesday is the Brewers Game.  If your child did not order a school bag lunch, they will need to either bring a lunch with throw away items or bring money to purchase something at Miller Park.  Remember you will also need to pick your child at approximately 5:45 pm as we will be returning after the busses have already left for the day.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - practice for the spelling bee

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 8-4

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Money and Forms for the Brewers Game need to be turned in by tomorrow, if you have not already done so.

Late Start Wednesday

Thursday, MAP Math in the morning - please make sure that your child is well rested and has a good breakfast so that they can do their best.

Friday is our classroom Spelling Bee

Homework

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - practice for the spelling bee

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 8-2

Monday, May 18, 2015

Tomorrow will be Reading MAP testing at the beginning of the day.  Please make sure that your child is well rested and has a good breakfast so that they can do their best.

All Brewers money and forms are due by Wednesday, if you have not already turned them in.

Wednesday is a Late Start

Thursday we will have Math MAP testing in the morning.

Friday is our classroom spelling bee.  5 finalist will go on to compete against Mrs. Borowski and Mr. Viotto's class.

A note went home about our End-of-the-Year Auction that will be held on Friday, May 29. 

Thursday, May 14, 2015

A reminder went home today for those who still owe money or forms/money for the Brewers Game.

Friday is the School Carnival from 4:00 - 7:00.  I hope to see you there.

Wednesday is a Late Start

We have MAP testing on Tuesday and Thursday morning.  Please make sure your child is well rested and at school on time so that they can do their best on the test.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - practice test
Practice for spelling bee

Math - study flashcards
Pattern Worksheet A

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Friday is the School Carnival from 4:00 - 7:00.  Hope to see you there.

Things for next week:

We will have MAP Testing on Tuesday and Friday morning.  Please make sure that your child is to school on time and gets plenty of rest so that they can do their best.

Wednesday is a Late Start

Brewers Permission Slip, Lunch Form and Money are due by Wednesday, May 20.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes
Practice Speeches

Spelling - practice for spelling bee

Math - study flashcards
Puzzle 2

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

The City Track Meet was a success.  The rain stayed away and everyone who participated showed great sportsmanship.  I was very proud of my class.

Tomorrow is Early  Dismissal. Release time will be at 12:00.

The school carnival will be on Friday.

Monday, May 11, 2015

Tuesday is the City Wide Track Meet at Calder Stadium.  Friday will be the rain date.  Please join us if you are able.

Wednesday is an Early Release Day.  Dismissal time will be 12:00

Speeches have begun this week.  Please make sure that your child has all their materials with them the day of the speech.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes
Practice Speech

Spelling - Describe Sort
Practice for Spelling Bee

Math - study flashcards
Test Form B

Guidance - Career Interview Due Wednesday, May 13

Friday, May 8, 2015

Tuesday is the City Wide Track Meet.  Friday is the rain date.  Please feel free to join us if you are able.

Wednesday is an Early Dismissal Day.  Release time will be 12:00.

Our classroom Spelling Bee will take place on Friday, May 22.  We will have 5 finalist compete against Mr. Viotto's class and Mrs. Borowski's class the last week of school.  Your child has been given a packet of words to study.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes
Practice speech

Writing - Bring resources for your essay on Monday

Math - study flashcards
Be nice to your mom!!

Science - Nose Worksheet

Thursday, May 7, 2015

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes
Practice Speech

Spelling - practice test

Math - study flashcards
H/R 7-13

Science - Nose Worksheet

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Thursday is Fine Arts Night.  I look forward to seeing you there.

There is still time to sign-up for Summer School.  There are many enrichment classes in addition to academic focused classes.

MAP Testing will begin Monday, May 18.  Please make sure that your child is well rested during that week so that they can do their best.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes
Practice speeches

Spelling - Illustrate 7 words or define 7 words

Math - study flashcards
H/R 7-12

Guidance - Career Interview - due Wed, May 13

Monday, May 4, 2015

Wednesday is a Late Start

Thursday is Fine Arts Night

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

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling  - Describe Sort

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 7-10

Friday, May 1, 2105

April Reading Minutes are due Monday, if not already turned in.  If your child lost their calendar you can print a new one off my web page or write a note in their agenda that they read their 400 minutes.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language - Seymour Simon Poster

Math - Study flashcards
Fluency Check 18

Social Studies - 4 picture worksheet

Thursday, April 30, 2015

Tomorrow will be our last day of Badger Testing.  Make-up tests will done next week.

Wednesday is a Late Start

Thursday is Fine Arts Night

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language Arts - Seymour Simon Poster due Friday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 7-9

Social Studies - 4 picture worksheet

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

We will continue the Badger Exam on Thursday and Friday.  We are taking the test at 8:30 each morning, so make sure your child gets plenty of rest and arrives to school on time.

Next Wednesday is Late Start Wednesday

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Puzzle 1

Social Studies - 4 picture worksheet due Friday

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 7-8

Monday, April 27, 2015

The Badger Exam is going well.  We will continue the testing throughout this week.  Please make sure that your child gets enough sleep so that they can do their best.

Due to all the testing this week, we will not have Spelling.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math -  study flashcards
Elephant Picture

Friday, April 24, 2015

There will be Badger Testing all next week.  Please make sure that your child is well rested so that they can do their best.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language - Finish research for Seymour Simon poster

Math - study flashcards
M64

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Tomorrow we will be starting the Badger Exam.  Please make sure that your child has headphones or ear buds at school for this testing.

Tomorrow is the last day for Book Orders - this is our last order of the year.

Tomorrow will be the drawing for chaperones for the Milwaukee Brewers game.  If you would like to be considered for a chaperone, you MUST have the forms filled out and returned by tomorrow.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language - study for prefix and suffix quiz, if not proficient

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 7-7

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

We begin our state testing - the Badger Exam - on Friday morning.  Please make sure that your child is on time to school and gets plenty of sleep so that they can do their best.  Badger Exam testing will continue each day the following week as well.

Your child will need a pair of headphone or ear buds for the Badger Exam as portions of the test are read to them without the opportunity to have written text.   It is a listening only test with questions about the spoken passage.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language Arts - study for Prefix and Suffix quiz, if not proficient

Spelling - Illustrate 7 words OR define 7 words

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 7-6

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Tomorrow is Late Start Wednesday.

Book Orders are due Friday - this is the final book order of the year.

Chaperone names of the Brewers Game will be picked on Friday.  Please have the necessary forms turned in by then if you want to chaperone.  We have more than 7 volunteers so we will need to have a drawing to fill the spots.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language - Study for Prefix/Suffix Quiz, if not proficient

Spelling - Repeat Sort or 5 word comic strip

Math - study flashcards
Fluency Check 17

Monday, April 20, 2015

Wednesday is a Late Start
Book Orders are due Friday - this is our final book order of the year,
Chaperones for the Brewers Trip will be picked on Friday.  Please submit your name before this date, if you are interested in chaperoning.  We have more than 7 parents who have already volunteered, so a drawing will need to take place to fill the spots.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Writing - have at least 3 thesis statements written for the book you will be using for a literary essay

Spelling - describe sort

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 7-5

Friday, April 17, 2015

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language - study for prefix/suffix quiz on Monday

Math - study flashcards
Equivalent Fractions Worksheet

Social Studies - Free States Worksheet due Monday

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Because of the nice weather being predicted for tomorrow, Mrs. Richter has said students may wear shorts on Friday.  Next week, we will again follow the dress code outlined in the handbook stating shorts can be worn starting May 1.

Things for next week:

Wednesday, April 22 is a Late Start

Friday, April 24 is the last day for book orders.

Chaperone names for the Milwaukee Brewers Field Trip will be picked on Friday, April 24.  Please have your name in by that date if you are interested.  We do have more than 7 parents who expressed an interest in chaperoning so there will be a drawing with a waiting list.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - practice test

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 7-4

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language - study for prefix and suffix quiz on Monday

Math - study flashcards
Mystery Picture

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Tomorrow is an Early Dismissal.  Release time will be 12:00.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language - study for prefix/suffix quiz on Monday

Math - study flashcards
Fractions - Least to Greatest

Monday, April 13, 2015

Our final book order of the year went home today.  There are orders from both April and May.  Orders are due either to me or online by Friday, April 24 if you would like to order anything.

Remember to check the Milwaukee Brewers Field Trip information to make sure you meet all deadlines.

Badger Exam Testing will begin this week with the 5th grade taking their test.  We will begin our test on Friday, April 24.

Wednesday is an Early Dismissal.  Release time will be 12:00.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Describe Sort

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 7-3

Friday, April 10, 2015

A note went home today regarding the Wisconsin State Badger Test.  Please look it over carefully so you know the dates the 4th grade will be testing.

Wednesday is an Early Dismissal Day - release time will be at 12:00.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 7-2

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

I will be gone tomorrow to a workshop.  There will not be a blog but I have already linked the math homework.


Information went home today regarding our Milwaukee Brewers Field Trip.  Please read the information carefully to make sure that you meet all the deadlines.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - Study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 7-1

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Tomorrow is a Late Start Wednesday.

A note went home today regarding Yearbook pictures for sports, and clubs within the school.  Please read the note, as some groups will need to bring uniforms.

Due to the shortened week, there will not be spelling

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
M63

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Tomorrow is the day.  Bus leaves at 6:30 for Madison.  A reminder note went home today.  Please have your child bring a lunch, and wear a Cougar Shirt, if you have one.  Remember the bus will NOT wait for anyone.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math -study flashcards
Test Form B

Social Studies - Finish questions for passages by Thursday.

Monday, March 30, 2015

Remember Wednesday is our Field Trip to Madison.  The bus leaves at 6:30 and will NOT wait for anyone.  Please have your child here by 6:15 so we can take attendance, use the restroom and board the bus.  Due to our early start, breakfast will NOT be served.

Tomorrow is the last day to bring Fang to receive your free ticket and hot dog/drink voucher.  A note went home today regarding Clovis Family Night at the stadium.

Due to the shortened weeks, we will not have spelling this week or next week.

There is No School on Friday, April 3 or Monday, April 6.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - Study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 6-10

Friday, March 27, 2015

Remember that Wednesday, April 1 is our field trip to Madison.  The bus leaves at 6:30 with or without students.  Remember your child will need to bring a bag lunch if they did not order a lunch from school prior to today.

The final Fang is due on Monday.  I must receive the Fang no later than Tuesday because I need to submit the ticket numbers by this date.

Due to the shortened weeks, we will NOT have spelling the next two weeks.

Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6 - No School

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 6-8

Wednesday, March 26, 2015

Reminder that Wednesday, April 1 is our field trip to Madison.  The bus will leave promptly at 6:30 and will NOT wait for anyone.  If your child did not order a lunch from the school they must remember to bring on with them, there will not be any food available for them to purchase.

Homework:

Reading -read 20 minutes

Spelling - practice test

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 6-9

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Tomorrow is a Late Start Wednesday.

Thursday are Parent/Teacher conferences

Please send back your field trip forms and money, if you have not already done so.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - illustrate 7 words or define 7 words

Math - study flashcards
M61

Monday, March 23, 2015

Welcome Back from Spring Break. 

Please turn in your Field Trip Forms as soon as possible.  I need to  have a lunch count by Wednesday.

Remember this is our third week of the Timber Rattler Incentive.  Please have your child turn in a Fang, if they haven't already. 

Upcoming Events this week

Wednesday is a Late Start
Thursday are Parent/Teacher Conferences

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Describe Sort

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 6-6

Science - finish Skeleton Worksheet

Friday, March 13, 3015

Spring Break starts today.  I will see you on Monday, March 23.

The family dance is tonight from 6:30 - 8:30.  I hope to see everyone there.  Remember your child MUST be accompanied by an adult the entire evening to attend.

Bring in your fang when you return from break for your next acknowledgement

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Fluency Check 15

Social Studies - ask your family about your heritage.

Thursday, March 12, 2015

Friday is 80's Day

Friday is the Family Dance.  All students must be accompanied by an adult at all times in order to attend.

Friday is the drawing for the chaperones for Madison

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - practice test

Math - Study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 6-5

Social Studies - Ask family members about your heritage

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Thursday is Class Color Day - we are wearing blue.

A note went home regarding chaperone deadlines, especially for the Madison Trip.  We will have a drawing in my room and we want to give the parents who are chosen enough time to get off of work.  Also you must have a criminal background check done before you are able to chaperone.  These can take anywhere from 2 weeks to 2 months.  We want to make sure the chosen parents are hopefully cleared in time to go.

Please send in your field trip forms and money, as soon as possible, if you haven't already.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Illustrate 7 words or define 7 words

Math - study flashcards.
There is no further homework.  We need more practice borrowing to subtract fractions.

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Wednesday is Pajama Day

Wednesday is Late Start

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Repeated Sort or 5 word comic strip

Math - study flashcards
H/R 6-4

Monday, March 9, 2015

Tuesday is wear a moustache to school day

Wednesday is a Late Start

If your child has not turned in their field trip form and money, please do so as soon as possible.  We need to get an accurate count of those attending.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - describe sort

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 6-3

Friday, March 6, 2015

Monday begins March Madness Days with Crazy Hair Day.

Return second Fang on Monday for an Acknowledgement

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Hidden Picture 9

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Mr. Kehring came and taught us about Read and Write Google.  He also showed your child how to access it from home.  I hope they find this program helpful.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Writing - Publish Famous Person paper, if you won't be done by Thursday

Spelling - Illustrate 7 words or Define 7 words

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 6-1

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Today was the Human Growth and Development Talk. 

Tomorrow we will be practicing for the Badger Exam and learning about Read and Write Google.  Your child will need headphones/ear buds for both programs.

Today was our final session with Mrs. Ironside.  Ask your child what they learned from her.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Writing - Publish Famous Person paper, if you won't be complete by Thursday

Spelling - Repeated Sort or 5 word comic strip

Math - study flashcards
There is no other homework

Monday, March 2, 2015

Tomorrow will be the Human Growth and Development Talk

Your child will need headphones or ear buds for Wednesday.  In the morning we will be practicing and preparing for the upcoming Badger Exam.  There are portions of the exam that are read aloud and students need to answer questions based on what they remember hearing.  In the afternoon Mr. Kehring, our district Technology Coach, will be coming in to teach the students about Read and Write Google.  This is a program that they can access from their school Google Account.  This program also has a reading feature that students will need headphones/ear buds to use.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Writing - Publish Famous Person paper, if you won't be done by Thursday

Spelling - Describe sort

Math - study flashcards
Fluency check 14

Friday, February 27, 2015

February Reading Minutes are due Monday.  Also your child may turn in their first Fang on Monday, if they read 100 minutes this week.

Parent/Teacher Conference invitations were sent home on Tuesday.  If you have not returned yours, please do ASAP.  The first round of conferences are on Thursday, March 5.

Information went home today regarding March Madness Days and a Family Dance.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Division with Remainders 5

Thursday, February 26, 2015

Tomorrow is the last day to bring in Box Tops for the contest.

Tomorrow is the last day for Book Orders

Tomorrow is the last day to bring in a donation for the Food Drive

Your child may bring in their first Fang for a Timber Rattlers Prize on Monday

If you have not returned your Parent/Teacher Conference invitation, please do as ASAP.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Practice Test

Math - study flashcards
Elapsed time using clocks

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Screen Free Week Activities are still going on.  Please check Monday's blog, if you need more information.

There is still time to donate a canned food item, if you would like.

Book orders are due Friday.

Mrs. Ironside, the Gifted and Talented Coordinator for the district, has been coming in to challenge us with Math problems this week.  Please ask your child what they learned.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Illustrate 7 words or define 7 words

Math - study new flashcards
M60 - division

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Remember this is Screen-Free Week.  A list of activities was sent home last week and I have them listed on Monday's blog, if you need more information.

This is also the week of the Leadership Canned Food Drive benefitting the Salvation Army, who have a food pantry in Neenah/Menasha.  Please consider donating an item or two.

Parent/Teacher Conference invitations went home today.  If you need to reschedule I will do my best to help you but I only have one extra conference slot open at this time.

Wednesday is Late Start Wednesday
Friday is the last day to place a book order.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Describe Sort or 5 word comic strip

Math - practice new flashcards
Converting American Lengths

Monday, February 23, 2015

I am sorry that there was not a blog or homework posted on Friday, but I was home sick.

Events this week:

Turn off the Screen Week - Information went home last week about the events

• Monday - Thursday Free Admission at Neenah/Menasha YMCA, 4-10 pm
• Monday - Bowling at Sabre Lanes, 2-8 pm $5 for shoes and 2 games of bowling
• Tuesday - Stevi B's night in Darboy.  I will be bussing tables from 5:30 - 6:00, hope to see you there.
• Wednesday - Skating at Gem, 6-8 pm, $3.50 includes skating and rental
• Thursday - Funset Blvd, 4-10pm, $5 unlimited wristbands

Late Start Wednesday
Book Orders are due Friday

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Describe Sort

Math - study new flashcards
Fluency Check 13

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Please check your child's take-home folder today.  A lot of information was sent home about a lot of different things

• A note from the Menasha Health Department about the spread of illness
• Information about the Madison and Heritage Hills Field Trips
• Information about the Timber Rattlers Reading Incentive
• Book Orders
• A sheet for the Box Top contest
• A note about the Leadership Club Food Drive
• A note about the Human Growth and Development Talk

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Writing - continue researching your famous person

Spelling - practice test

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 5-8

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

A note will be going home tomorrow about the 4th grade Human Growth and Development Talk.  This slip is a little different than most permission slips.  You only  need to send it back if you do NOT want your child to participate in the talk.

Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes

Writing - continue to research for famous person

Spelling - illustrate 7 words or define 7 words

Math - study new pictures
Hidden Picture

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Tomorrow will be an Early Dismissal at 12:00

If your child is in Leadership Club there will be a meeting at 7:40 in my room tomorrow.  A letter was sent home last week regarding this.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Writing - continue research for Chapters 3 and 5

Spelling - repeated sort or 5 word comic strip

Math - study new flashcards
Homework/Remembering 5-7

Monday, February 16, 2015

Wednesday is an Early Dismissal - release time is 12:00.  Remember you may purchase a bag lunch from the school, your child can bring their own lunch or your child may bring a snack.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Writing - continue researching for Chapters 3 and 5

Math - study new flashcards - next week we will be starting a new unit and by looking at the entrance slips and homework, there are many students who do not know their conversions for customary units.  Please make sure your child studies their flashcards so that they can be proficient.
Homework/Remembering 5-6

Friday, February 13, 2015

Thank you for everyone who donated something for our Reward Party.  It was a fun time.

Wednesday will be an Early Release at 12:00

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Writing - Continue researching for Chapters 3 and 5

Math - study new flashcards
Multiplication M59

Thursday, February 12, 2015

We earned Classroom Cougar Paw 350 today, so in addition to our Reward Party tomorrow, we will have electronics day.

Next Wednesday will be an Early Dismissal at 12:00.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Writing - continue researching for Chapter 3 and 5

Spelling - practice test

Math - study new flashcards
Homework/Remembering 5-5

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Thursday is Literacy Night.  If you would like to come but did not return your RSVP form, please join us anyway.  There will be plenty of fun and food for all

Friday is our Reward Party - please make sure your child has all their assignments turned in so that they can join us

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Writing - continue researching for Chapter 3 - facts about one special moment or event in your famous person life

Spelling - illustrate 7 words or define 7 words

Math - We made Gallon Man or Gallon Gal today.  This is a fun way for your child to learn the customary measurements for liquid volume.  They should have brought his home.  Please have your child refer to this, if there are ever questions on their homework.

Study new flashcards
Fluency Check 12

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Wednesday is Late Start
Thursday is Literacy Night
Friday is the Reward Valentine's Party for students who have all assignments turned in

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Writing - We began writing Chapter 3 today.  Chapters 2 and 4 should already be finished.

Spelling - Repeated sort or 5 word comic strip

Math - study new flashcards
Elapsed time worksheet.  We talked about when borrowing from hours to minutes, students need to borrow 60 and not 10 or 100.

Monday, February 9, 2015

Wednesday is Late Start
Thursday is Literacy Night
Friday is the Reward Valentine's Party.  Please make sure that your child has all their missing work turned in so that they can attend.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Writing - Chapter 2 (all about the famous person) and Chapter 4 (a realistic fiction story about the time period your famous person lived in) are finished

Spelling - Describe Sort

Math - study new flashcards
Homework/Remembering 5-4

Friday, February 6, 2015

Events for next week:


Wednesday - Late Start
Thursday - Literacy Night
Friday - Reward Valentine Party


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes or continue researching for famous person


Writing - research for famous person


Math - study new flashcards
Homework/Remembering 5-3

Thursday, February 6, 2015

We completed our Winter MAP Testing today.  In the Spring we will have the Badger Test and MAP Testing.

Please return your RSVP for Literacy Night by tomorrow, if you plan on attending.

A note went home today regarding the Reward Valentine Party.  Please make sure that your child has all their work turned in so that they can attend.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes or continue researching famous person

Writing - continue researching famous person

Spelling - practice test

Math - study new flashcards
Metric Word Problems 2

Science - Study for test using study guide

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Tomorrow is MAP Math in the afternoon.  Please make sure that your child is well rested so that they can do their best.

A note will be going home tomorrow about our Reward Valentine's Day Party.  Your child must have all their assignments turned or they will be completing them in the hallway during the party.  Your child was told about this a few weeks ago to give them ample time to make up any missing work they have.

Next Wednesday, Feb. 11 is a Late Start

Next Thursday, Feb. 12 is Literacy Night. An invitation went home earlier this week with an RSVP deadline of Friday.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes or look for pictures during the time period your famous person lived.  Your child may either print off the pictures to bring in or copy and paste them into Google Doc.  They should be looking for pictures such as time period dress, houses, food, transportation, etc.  They should be looking beyond pictures of their famous person.

Writing - look for pictures of time period of famous person - see above

Spelling - Illustrate 7 words OR define 7 words

Math - study new flashcards.  Today we made flashcards for our measurement unit with the customary units.  Please have your child study these, so they are proficient with these terms and what they equal.
Metric Word Problems 1

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

A Book Coupon went home today.  If you order $10 worth of books in our next order, you will receive a $5 free book.  There is a code on the front of the coupon for those who order online.  If your child lost their coupon, let me know - I have a few extras.

Thursday afternoon will be MAP Math testing.  Please make sure that your child is well rested so that they can do their best.

Next Wednesday, February 11 is a Late Start

Next Thursday, February 12 is Literacy Night.  Invitations went home last night with an RSVP deadline of Friday.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes.  Now that we are getting further along in our information writing your child should be realizing that they need more facts to have a proficient paper. 

Writing - find facts for famous person

Spelling - Describe Sort or 5 word Comic Strip

Math - study flashcards
H/R 5-2

Monday, February 2, 2015

The news reported that the Groundhog saw his shadow, so there will be 6 more weeks of winter.

Turn in January Reading Minutes, if not already turned in.

Thursday will be MAP Math in the afternoon.  Please make sure that your child is well rested so that they can do their best.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes - research for their famous person, can count for this.

Writing - research famous person

Spelling - Describe Sort

Math - study flashcards
Metric Estimation

Friday, January 30, 2015

Our Tailgate Party was a success.  Thank you to everyone who donated an item, it was very much appreciated.

We will have a Valentine's Reward Party on February 13. Any child was has all their assignments in may attend the party; those who have missing work will finish their assignments in the hall during the party.

Thursday will be MAP Math testing in the afternoon.

January Reading Minutes are due Monday.  If your child misplaced their calendar one can be found on my webpage or you can write a note in their agenda.  A February Reading Minutes calendar was placed in mailboxes today.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes - research for famous person

Writing - research for famous person

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 5-1

Thursday, January 29, 2015

MAP Testing for Reading went well.  Please ask your child how they did.


Tomorrow is our Tailgate Party.


MAP Testing for Math will be next Thursday afternoon.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes - or research for famous person


Writing - research for famous person


Spelling - practice test


Math - study flashcards
Fluency Check 11

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Tomorrow is MAP Reading in the morning.  Please make sure that your child is well rested so that they can do their best.

Friday is our Tailgate Party in the afternoon.

A letter went home today regarding our research for our writing unit.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes - may count as research for your child's famous person

Writing - research more facts on famous person

Spelling - Repeated Sort
5 word comic strip

Math - study flashcards
M58 Worksheet

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

I am sorry that there wasn't a blog yesterday but I was home sick.

We are beginning our next Unit of Study - Information Books.  The beginning parts of this unit will require a considerable amount of research on the famous person your child choose to write about.  We did research for one week to get us started but now that the students are learning more about the structure of the chapters, they will need to do more research.  MAP testing begins tomorrow and the computer lab and Chrome Book cart will be used for testing.  Because of this the additional research will become homework.  I have told students that they may count their research as their 20 minute reading time.  Students may still be confused about what exactly to research but as we work our way through the lessons, it will become clearer to them.  I sent home an example using  Martin Luther King Jr. to help you understand what we are looking for, in case there are any questions.  All students were required to check out a biography from the library, so students who do not have access to a computer may use this biography for their research.

Reading MAP test - Thursday morning.  Please make sure that your child is well rested so that they can do their best.   We have worked on goal setting for the MAP test.  Your child knows the number they received in the fall and the growth number that MAP calculated for them for the end of the year.  They set their own goal based on this data.

Homework:

Reading - 20 minutes - research time may count for this

Writing - find more facts about your famous person

Spelling - Describe Sort - we began spelling today instead of yesterday due to my absence

Math - study flashcards

Friday, January 23, 2015

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Test Form B

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Tomorrow is Blue and Gold Day
Tomorrow is the last day to place a book order

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - practice test

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 4-12

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Tomorrow is Pajama Day
Friday is Blue and Gold Day
Friday is the last day for book orders

A note went home today regarding our Tail Gate Party on Friday, January 30.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - illustrate 7 words OR define 7 words

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 4-11

Social Studies - study fur trade facts

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Wednesday is Late Start
Thursday is Pajama Day
Friday is Blue and Gold Day
Book Orders are due Friday

Next Friday, January 30 will be our tail gate party for our Classroom Acknowledgement for 300 Cougar Paws.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Repeated Sort or 5 word comic strip

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 4-10

Social Studies - Study fur trade facts

Monday, January 19, 2015

As MAP testing is approaching, please remember that your child can play DreamBox from home.  We played DreamBox for our computer lab time and all students were able to find the games and log in.  DreamBox adjusts to your child's ability level in Math so they are working on skills they are able to complete.

Wednesday is Late Start
Thursday is Pajama Day
Friday is Blue and Gold Day
Friday - Book Orders due

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Describe Sort

Math - study flashcards
Prime/Composite Numbers Worksheet

Friday, January 16, 2015

Upcoming items:

Wednesday, January 21 - Late Start
Thursday, January 22 - Pajama Day
Friday, January 23 - Blue and Gold Day
Friday, January 23 - Book Orders Due
Friday, January 30 - Tailgate Party for Classroom Acknowledgement

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Writing - Finish timeline and chart for biography

Math - Study flashcards
Multi-step worksheet

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Lots of fun things to report:

Tomorrow is Packers Day

Thursday, Jan 22 is Pajama Day

Friday, January 23 is Blue and Gold Day, as my Michigan Wolverines are playing the Wisconsin Badgers the following day.  I do think there are some students planning to wear red and white with W's on their clothes for some reason :)

Friday, January 30 we will have a tailgate party for Super Bowl Sunday.  We are hoping to be tailgating in honor of the Packers but we will hold the party regardless of the outcome of Sunday's game.  This is to celebrate 300 Class Cougar Paws - the most in the school.  I will supply hot dogs and bus and am asking for donations of drinks, snacks and desserts. A letter will go home next week with the details.

Please remember that tomorrow is an Early Release.  Students will be dismissed at 12:00

Wednesday, January 21 will be a late start.

MAP testing will begin soon.  I will let you know the exact dates when I get the schedule.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Writing - bring a book or other resources for Information Writing

Spelling - practice test

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 4-9

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Wednesday and Friday are Early Dismissal Days.  Students will be released at 12:00.  Students may purchase a lunch from the school or bring their own lunch, if you wish.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - repeat sort or 5 word comic strip

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 4-8

Monday, January 12, 2015

There will be Early Release on Wednesday and Friday.  Dismissal time will be 12:00.

Book Orders went home today.  The orders are due, either online or to me, but Friday, January 23 if you would like to purchase anything.

One of the main focuses of this Math unit is writing equations.  When you check over your child's homework, please make sure they are writing equations for the necessary problems.  Also, if they do not write equations on their quizzes/test, the problem is incorrect even if the computation is right because the benchmark states they need to write an equation.

There is not any math homework sheet tonight.  As a class, we still need practice on multi-step problems.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Describe Sort

Math - study flashcards.

Friday, January 9, 2015

Wednesday and Friday are both early dismissals.  School will let out at 12:00.  School lunches will be available for purchase or your child may bring a snack, if they would like.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Writing - bring evidence and resources for your Opinion Writing Assessment on Monday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 4-7