Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Tomorrow is our Electronics Day.  If your child does not bring a personal device, they may use a Chrome Book.


Tomorrow is the last day of school before break. We will return on Monday, January 2.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections 75-76

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes
Study Reader's Theater Part


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice flashcards

Monday, December 19, 2016

We have been learning four different methods to add multi-digit numbers.  I sent home an example of each method today.  Your child may use any of these methods, in less the directions state to use a specific method.


Reminder that Thursday is the last day of school before break.  We will end our day having an Electronics Day.  Your child may bring their own device or they may use a Chrome Book. 


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes
Study Reader's Theater Part


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 73 - 74

Friday, December 16, 2016

Because of the Winter Storm Warning, all District Activities will end at or before 6:00 pm on Friday and remain cancelled through Saturday and Sunday.  All District Buildings will be closed.  Please check for cancellations before leaving your home.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes
Study for Reader's Theater part


Spelling - study and sort words


Writing - Think of an idea for an opinion paper.  Gather evidence for your paper on Monday.


Math - Practice flashcards

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Just a reminder of the school cold weather policy.  If the temperature is below zero with or without wind chill, we have indoor recess.  Students must have boots and snow pants to leave the blacktop and play in the snow.


If your child has not done so already, please have them bring a bag or box for the Holiday Surprise.  There is a good chance that the item can be damaged in a back pack.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes
Study Reader's Theater part


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - Practice flashcards

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Students picked Reader's Theater parts today.  Some parts are small and some are large.  Students who have small parts will be used as a substitute if anyone is absent the day of the performance.  Reader's Theater does not require costumes or props - everything is done with the voice.


Students will be dismissed at 12:00 tomorrow.  If your child would like to purchase a bag lunch from the school they may or they can bring their own lunch if they would like.


The Holiday Surprise is ready to come home.  I encouraged students to bring a separate bag or gift box for the surprise, as it will get destroyed in a backpack.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes
Practice Reader's Theater part


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - Practice Flashcards

Monday, December 12, 2016

Reminder that Wednesday is an Early Release at 12:00.


Last Day of school before Winter Break is Thursday, December 22.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - Study and Sort Words


Math - Practice for Test
Home/Connections page 69 - 70

Friday, December 9, 2016

Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards

Thursday, December 8, 2016

Reminder that next Wednesday will be an Early Release


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice for test tomorrow
Home/Connections page 67 - 68.  Students were given a chance to work on this during class today.

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Tomorrow Mr. Kehring will be coming to discuss Coding Club and give students are opportunity to try some coding.  A permission slip will be coming home for any student interested in being in Coding Club, explaining all the necessary information.


Please remember to send in $2 for the holiday surprise, if not already done so. 


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - Study and sort words


Math - Practice for test on Friday.

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Please remember to send in the $2 for the holiday surprise, if you have not done so.  They should be ready to come home next week.


We had our dental presentation today.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice for test
Home/ Connections page 65-66

Monday, December 5, 2016

Students are asked to bring $2 for a Holiday Surprise.  I told them that when my daughter was in elementary school and asked for do a job to make money for a holiday surprise, I didn't ask any more questions and understood that I would find out before Christmas what the money was used for.


We are having a dental presentation tomorrow.


Sean Boogie will be here on Wednesday for our monthly PBIS All School Assembly


Mr. Kehring, our district technology coach, will be coming on Thursday to introduce Computer Coding to students.  He is beginning a Coding Club after Winter Break and would like for students to know what Computer Coding is.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice for test

Friday, December 2, 2016

Clovis Communicators were sent home today.  Please check it over for important dates for the month of December.


The 4th grade is participating in the National Geographic Geography Bee.  Each child is asked one question in seven different rounds.  Of those students the top 10 will qualify to participate in the grade-level competition.  One winner will be determined to take an entry test for the national finals.  Clovis Grove has never had a student qualify for the national finals based on the test results.  Maybe this will be the year.   Good Luck to all 4th grade students.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - Study and sort words


Math - Practice for test
Home/Connections page 63 - 64.  Students were given time twice throughout the day to work on this homework, if they chose.

Thursday, December 1, 2016

We should be on track to take our Math Unit Test next Friday.  Tomorrow, I will send home the pre-assessment that your child took at the beginning of the unit with a blank copy of that same test.  I will also put a copy on my webpage tomorrow.  I have seen a lot of growth in this unit so I hope the Unit Test shows this.


November Reading Minutes are due, if they have not already been turned in.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - Study and Sort Words


Math - Practice flashcards

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

I am sorry that there was not a blog on Monday or Tuesday.  Unfortunately I was sick on those days.


Family Chains went home today.  Your child should have 25 links.  If you begin the chain tomorrow the last link should be used on Christmas morning. 


Homework:


Reading - read 30 minutes


Spelling - Study and sort words


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 61 - 62.  We worked on a few questions on the back of the homework sheet as a class today.

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Tomorrow is our movie celebration for our 100 Classroom Cougar Paws.  Your child may bring a drink and snack for themselves, if the wish, to enjoy during Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.


Along with the math homework I sent home a geoboard resource.  This resource is marked off into fractions so that your child can easily identify the amount of space for the garden.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 57 - 58

Monday, November 21, 2016

There is no school on Thursday and Friday - Thanksgiving Break


Wednesday is our Classroom Cougar Paw Acknowledgement.  Remember your child may bring a drink and snack for themselves for the last 30 minutes of the day while we are watching our movie. 


Homework:


Reading - read 30 minutes


Spelling - Study and sort words


Math - study flashcards

Friday, November 18, 2016

Next week is a 3 day week because of the Thanksgiving Holiday.,


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 55 - 56.  We worked on some of this as a class.  The only problems that should be left are 4a and 4b from page 1 and problem 1 on side 2.


Many students are having difficulty using the egg cartons to find equivalent fractions.  I am re-teaching that each day until more students are proficient with the concept.

Thursday, November 17, 2016

The results of the Wisconsin School  Report Cards have been released to the public.  Here is the link where you can compare Clovis Grove with other schools in the district and state.  We did an amazing job.  I am so proud of how hard all the students worked last year to achieve this remarkable ranking.


https://apps2.dpi.wi.gov/reportcards/




Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - student have been given a list of words to keep at school and a list of words to be kept at home.  Students needs to study and sort their words nightly to prepare for their spelling test.


Math - study flashcards

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

The class has earned over 100 Classroom Cougar Paws.  We voted today to spend the last 30 minutes next Wednesday watching "Charlie Brown Thanksgiving."  Your child may bring a drink and a snack for themselves while they watch the movie, if they would like.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections 53 - 54

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

We used egg cartons to learn about 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/6 and 1/12 today.  If you have an egg carton at home, ask your child to show you what they know.  You will begin seeing egg cartons as a tool starting with tomorrow's homework.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Monday, November 14, 2016

Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 51 - 52

Friday, November 11, 2016

Everyone did a fantastic job for the Veteran's Day Assembly.  Everyone was respectful and there were many comments on how lovely the ceremony was.


Mr. Richer brought many items from his time in Afghanistan to school today. We were able to see an enormous flag that flew over Afghanistan.






Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Friday, November 11, 2016

Everyone did a fantastic job for the Veteran's Day Assembly.  Everyone was respectful and there were many comments on how lovely the ceremony was.


Mr. Richer brought many items from his time in Afghanistan to school today. We were able to see an enormous flag that flew over Afghanistan.






Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Thursday, November 10, 2016

Tomorrow is the Veteran's Day Assembly at 8:45.  Students in Fourth Grade are asked to wear white.


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


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connection page 49 - 50

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Book Orders are due by Friday, either online or brought to class, if you would like to purchase anything.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Monday, November 7, 2016

There is No School tomorrow.  It is Election Day and our school is used as a polling site.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Friday, November 4, 2016

In Math today we practiced with rectangle to find areas and dimensions.  We also worked with ratio tables and prime/composite numbers.  If you need additional copies of the Unit 2 Pre-Assessment to practice this weekend, I have a copy on my web page.


There is No School on Tuesday because our school is a polling station for elections.


A copy of one of our math games was sent home today.  Challenge your child to a round of Moolah on my Mind.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice for the test on Monday.

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held tomorrow for parents who received blue invitations.  Your child has your time written in their Agendas.


I will accept October Reading Minutes until Thursday for your child to receive an acknowledgement.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice for test on Monday

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

We will be taking the Unit 2 Assessment in Math on Monday.  Today I sent home the pre-assessment your child took at the beginning of the unit and a blank copy of the pre-assessment.  Students were asked to us these to practice for the Assessment on Monday.  A copy of the pre-assessment is also available on my web page.


It has been a busy week with Halloween so I will give students until Thursday to turn in their October Reading Minutes to receive an acknowledgment.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice for Assessment on Monday.

Monday, October 31, 2016

Happy Halloween.


Book Orders went home today.  Orders are due Friday, November 11, if you would like to purchase anything.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections 41-42.  Students were given 45 minutes to work on their homework.

Wednesday, Octobrt 26, 2016

Monday afternoon will be the Halloween Parade, Halloween Party and Electronics Acknowledgement.  If your child does not have an electronics on that day they may use a Chrome book


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
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Tuesday, October 25, 2016

A note went home today about our Halloween Party/Electronics Acknowledgement.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 37-39.  Students were given time to work on this during Math today.

Monday, Cotober 24, 2016

Tuesday is Pajama Day.


Parent/Teacher Conferences are tomorrow for the parents who received pink invitations.  If you have one scheduled tomorrow I wrote a reminder note in your child's agenda with the time you are scheduled for.


There is no school on Thursday and Friday.


After looking at a few assessments, as a whole there are challenges with prime numbers, composite numbers and factors.  One of the difficulties students are facing is that many aren't fluent with their multiplication facts.  Please practice flashcards with your child, especially on days they don't have any other math homework.  It will be a huge advantage for them.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Friday, October 21, 2016

Thank you to everyone who came to Math Night yesterday evening.  If you did not attend, your child will be bringing home a list of the family letters for the year.  This will inform you of the units for the year.


There is no school on Thursday or Friday.


Pajama Day is Tuesday.


We began using Google Classroom.  It is a computer based way for students to show their work.  The nice part is that if they are able to get into their school gmail account at home they can show you what they are working on.




Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Thursday, October 20, 2016

A reminder that next week is a shortened week.  There is no school for students on Thursday, October 27 and Friday, October 28.


Tuesday is Pajama Day.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Tomorrow is Packer Day.  If your child is not a Packer fan, it is fine for them to wear their favorite team.


Tomorrow is Math Night from 5:30 - 7:30.  You are still invited to come and can turn in your RSVP by tomorrow morning.


Our class has earned over 60 Cougar Paws.  We will have two acknowledgement days. Tuesday we will have Pajama Day.  For the second da,y students will be allowed to bring electronics to the Halloween Party.  If your child does not have an electronic on that day, they may use a Chrome book.


We have been learning strategies to multiply numbers by 10 and 100.  Please do NOT let your child say that it is just adding a zero.  Multiplying by 10 means that you have that many tens.  Multiplying by 100 means you have 100 sets of the number.  There is a quiz questions regarding this and if your child marks the choice that it is adding a 0, they will get that question incorrect.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections 33 - 34

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Wednesday is Picture Retake Day.


Thursday is Math Night from 5:30 - 7:30.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Monday, October 17, 2016

Information went home today regarding the Halloween Parade.  It will be held on Monday, October 31 at 1:00.


A photo of the class at the Madison Capitol was sent home today.  This is a nice souvenir.


Wednesday is Picture Retake Day.


Thursday is Math Night.  You can still turn in your RSVP, if you have not done so already.  The deadline has been extended.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections pages 31 - 32

Thursday, October 13, 2016

Information will go home tomorrow regarding Picture Retake Day which is Wednesday, October 19.


Today students looked over their MAP testing results, set goals for Winter and reflect on things that went well during testing and things they can improve on.  I will share their thoughts with you at Parent/Teacher Conferences.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections 27 - 29

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Thank you to those who have turned in their Parent/Teacher Conference Slips.  If you have not done so, please return them ASAP especially if you need to change your time.


Remember to RSVP to Math Night.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Invitations were sent home today regarding Math Night.  Please look over the RSVP deadline.


Thank you for sending me your Parent/Teacher Conferences slips. I will be looking at making changes for those who can't make their time.  If you have not already done so, please turn in your slips.


Wednesday is an Early Release.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 25 -26

Monday, October 10, 2016

Invitations for Parent/Teacher Conferences went home today.  Please check your schedules and let me know if you can make the time you were given.  Due to the number of students, I only have one available slot for switching out times.


Vision Test results were sent home today.  If your child needs a follow up visit, a note will be coming home next week for that.


Leadership Club is holding an informational meeting tomorrow during lunch recess.  Your child must attend this meeting, if they are considering becoming a member.  Since I am one of the advisors, I hope that your child thinks about this opportunity.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Thursday, October 6, 2016

A reminder letter went home today about tomorrow's field trip.  If your child has a Clovis Soccer, Clovis Baseball, etc. shirt, that would be fine to wear.  If not, I will provide a shirt that they can wear for the day.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 21 - 24

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Your child learned how to log in to the digital editions of Time for Kids.  I sent each student a link in their email and they each received their student name and password.  Everyone was able to log in at school.  If they are allowed to use devices at home, they should be able to log-in and read the magazines from home.  They just need to access their email and remember their log-in information.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Information went home today regarding the Madison Field Trip on Friday.  Please note that students are NOT allowed to buy anything from the gift shop at either the Capitol Building or the zoo, so please do not send money with your child.  There was an error on the chaperone guideline sheet regarding this change in policy.


Also remember that if you did not order a school lunch your child must bring a bag lunch.  There is not a place to purchase food.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 19 - 20


Social Studies - study for Wisconsin Map Test on Wednesday.  Students were given a blank map to practice on.

Monday, October 3, 2016

Since I was gone on Friday, I will give students until tomorrow to turn in September Reading Minutes.


School pictures went home today.


We will be taking the MAP MATH test tomorrow after lunch.  Please make sure that your child gets enough sleep so that they can do their best.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards


Social Studies - Study for Map of Wisconsin Quiz on Wednesday.

Thursday, September 29, 2016

I am sorry that there wasn't a blog delivered yesterday.  There were some glitches with Google yesterday and my blog wasn't able to be published.


I will be gone tomorrow.  My father died this week and I will be attending the funeral. There will NOT be a blog tomorrow.


There did NOT need to be a drawing held for Madison Chaperones so notes went home today to the parents who will be joining us as chaperones.  Please remember if you want to attend a field trip, the office must have a cleared Criminal Background Check on file.  These can take up to a month or more once submitted to be returned.  This has caused some parents to not be able to join us.  If you are thinking about being a chaperone anytime this school year, please contact the school office to see if your background check is current - they are valid for 3 years - or the secretaries can mail you the link that you need to complete the form.


September Reading Minutes are due on Monday.  October Reading Minute Calendars were sent home yesterday.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections 17 - 18

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

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


Field Trip Forms and money are due Friday.  We will pick chaperones on that day also.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections pages 15 - 16.  We worked on parts of questions 1, 2 and 3 together as a class.

Monday, September 26, 2016

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


Field Trip Permission Slips and money are due Friday.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Friday, September 23, 2016

Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections pages 13 - 14.  Students were given 15 minutes to work on the homework today.

Thursday, September 22, 2016

There has been an update on the MAP testing times.  We will take Reading on Tuesday, September 27 after lunch (this is a change) and Math on Tuesday, October 4 after lunch.


Students learned how to read books on Overdrive and Big Universe today.  For some it was new and for others a refresher.   They should be able to use these programs from any device that can link to the Menasha Joint School District web page.


Students also learned how to use Google Docs.  They learned how to insert pictures into their document and how to share with others.  They were cautioned against letting others edit their work, as if it is accidentally deleted by someone else they may not get it back.  They were shown how to share using comments and view only.  Google Docs should also be available on any device that can link to the Menasha Joint School District web page.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

There are more multiplication strategies on today's math homework.  We did work on problems from both sides of the assignment together as a class.  Students were reminded that they need to finish all parts of the directions for their assignment to be complete.


MAP Testing starts next week.  We will begin on Wednesday morning with the Reading test.  Please make sure that your child is well rested so that they can do their best.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 11 - 12

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Reminder that Wednesday is Instrument Exploration Night at Clovis Grove from 6:00 - 8:00.


Homework:


Reading - Read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Monday, September 19, 2016

We are beginning to learn more strategies. besides memorization, to become fluent in multiplication facts.  You will see two of these strategies on the math homework for today.


Book Orders were sent home today.  If you would like to purchase anything, please place your order online or have it sent to school by September 28.


We saw a presentation today regarding the After School Music Program.  As a fourth grader your child is able to play a String Instrument.  Information went home previously.  The tryout for instruments is scheduled for Wednesday from 6:00 - 8:00 at Clovis Grove.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 9 - 10

Monday, September 19, 2016

We are beginning to learn more strategies. besides memorization, to become fluent in multiplication facts.  You will see two of these strategies on the math homework for today.


Book Orders were sent home today.  If you would like to purchase anything, please place your order online or have it sent to school by September 28.


We saw a presentation today regarding the After School Music Program.  As a fourth grader your child is able to play a String Instrument.  Information went home previously.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 9 - 10

Friday, September 16, 2016

Homework: 


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Thursday, September 15, 2016

Results from last year's state test, Forward Test, were sent home today.  There is a letter and information contained in the envelope that will help you understand the results.


Today was our first library day.  A note was sent home explaining the procedures in the school library.




Tomorrow is Picture Day.  Remember if you would like to order a picture package the form and payment must be turned in at the time the picture is taken.


Homework:




Reading - read 20 minutes




Math - study flashcards

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Reminder that Friday is picture day.  Your child will need to have the order form and payment with them on this day, if you are planning on ordering a picture package.  These forms were sent home last week.  If you have misplaced the form or it never made it home, there should be some extra forms in the school office.


If I did not receive the beginning of the year packet back from your child, I sent another copy home today. 


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

A reminder that tomorrow is an Early Dismissal Day.  Students will be dismissed at 12:00.  Remember a bag lunch can be purchased from the school, your child can bring their own lunch or they can simply wait until they get home for lunch.


Students were reminded today that on their math homework they must show their thinking and not just give answers.  Any student not showing their thinking will be given back their paper to do so.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections 7-8

Monday, September 12, 2016

Wednesday will be an early dismissal day.  Your child will be given the opportunity to purchase a bag lunch at school to be eaten before dismissal.  You may also send a lunch if you would like for them to eat during this time.  Students do NOT have to bring a lunch; it is fine if you wish for them to wait and eat after dismissal.  We will be working on Math while they are eating.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards


Social Studies - 3 items in a bag

Friday, September 9, 2016

Information went home today regarding the walking school bus and school pictures.  Please check your child's take home folder for the information.


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections 5 - 6.  We did the first two problems together in class and students were given 25 minutes to complete the rest in class.

Thursday, September 8, 2016

Permission slips for the Madison Field Trip went home today.  We asked students to highlight important information.  Please take note of the arrival time at school.  Buses will not be running this early in the morning so you will need to make arrangements to make sure that your child is at school by 6:20 a.m.  Please also note the chaperone guidelines.  The sooner you make a decision regarding chaperoning the better.  If you do not already have a criminal background check done, do so as soon as possible.  These may take up to a month to clear, which is cutting it close to the field trip date.  We are only able to take 6 chaperones per classroom so if we have more than 6 parents volunteer we will hold a drawing to pick our parents.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards


Please fill out the beginning of the year packet, if not already done so.

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Your child should be bringing home their first Math homework sheet given last Friday.  Students correct their own papers because it helps them reflect on their mistakes and gives a great opportunity for Math talk in my room. The students are asked to place a star next to each Math item that is correct, that way they are focusing on the positives and their strengths instead of being discouraged about items they need more practice with.  If I check the papers they typically just recycle them without taking notice of their mistakes and the mistakes are more likely to be repeated over and over and over again.  I do check over each Math paper before returning it so that I can gather data about who needs extra help and who has mastered a skill.




We had our first all school assembly today.  Ask your child about it.  It was certainly a moving experience.




This week we are continuing to establish routines, and procedures.  We are also getting to know a little bit more about each other.  Next week we will begin switching classes.  Mr. Viotto will be teaching your child Science, Mrs. Borowski will be teaching Social Studies and Mrs. Cunningham will be working with Spelling.  I teach all the Reading 2, which is grammar, author studies and genre studies, to all 4th grade students.




Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes




Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections pages 3 - 4.  Students only need to do the EVEN problems but can do them all if they like.  Students were given 15 minutes to begin their homework in class.




Please remember to fill out the Beginning of the Year packets, if you have not already done so.  These were the packets given to you in the manila envelope.  If you need another one, please let me know and I will send your child to the office to get one.  These packets are extremely important.  Many of you remember the unplanned early dismissal last year because of the water main break.  The information contained on the Emergency Release form was the way we communicated with parents/guardians.

September 6, 2016

Multiplication flashcards went home today.  Your child should practice these daily or at least on the days they do not have a math homework sheet.  They can do these with another person or by themselves.  Memorization is only one strategy that we will be using this year to help your child become fluent with their multiplication facts.  As the curriculum for Bridges progresses throughout the year there will be additional strategies taught.


If you ever have any questions or concerns throughout the school year and would like to communicate through e-mail. please use my school email address:


fritschs@mjsd.k12.wi.us


I only use the email connected to this blog for the purposes of publishing the blog.  I do not check the email so if you would send something there I would not see it.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards


Please fill out and complete the beginning of the year packet, if you have not already done so.

September 2, 2016

A reminder that there is no school on Monday because of Labor Day.


Thank you to the parents who have already filled out and sent back the beginning of the year packet.  If you have not done so, please do so as soon as possible as there is important information that the school needs to have.


Students received their first math homework assignment today.  It can be found on my webpage if you need a copy of it.  They were told that it needed to be complete as soon as they walked into the room on Tuesday morning.  They would not be given breakfast time to finish it.  Students were also told if the assignment was not complete that they would owe a ticket and need to finish the assignment during their lunch time, which is consistent with the other fourth grade classrooms.  With the Bridges Math Series it is common to have homework every two days instead of each night.  Also the homework is called Home Connections.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - Home Connections pages 1-2

September 1, 2016

Welcome Back to Clovis Grove.  I am so excited to see all the smiling faces and eager learners that are in my class.  I can already tell this is going to be a productive year for learning academically, as well as socially.

There is information going home today, so please check your child's folder.  I hope that you find my webpage and blog useful as the year goes on.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Yearbooks were handed out today.  Your child may bring the yearbook for book signing tomorrow, if you wish.

Events for the week:

Thursday - Fourth Grade Spelling Bee
                - Signing of Memory Books
                - Tom's Acknowledgement
                - Parent/Child Kickball Game - Game will start around 2:15.  Please sign in the office and get a visitors pass before joining us.

Friday - Report Cards come home
           -  Early Dismissal


Homework:

Reading - Read 20 minutes

Math - Test Form B

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

As a celebration for our marvelous MAP scores we had a pizza snack. For an even bigger treat, Ms. Pirwitz brought her cotton candy machine in and made a treat for everyone.

Events for this week:

Wednesday - Classroom Auction - I am still accepting donations if you have anything that you no longer need.
                   - May Reading Minutes Due

Thursday - Fourth Grade Spelling Bee
                - Memory Book Signing - each child has been given a memory book to fill out during class time.
                - Tom's Acknowledgement
                - Parent and Child Kickball Game

Friday - End of the Year Celebration
           - Report Cards sent home
           - Early Dismissal


Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Writing - Do research on a topic that you know a lot about or bring a book on that topic for tomorrow's writing.

Math - Remembering ONLY 8-11

Thursday, May 26, 2016

Upcoming Events -

Friday - School Talent Show

Monday - No School - Memorial Day

Tuesday - Permission Slips due for Tom's Acknowledgement
               - May Reading Minutes Due

Wednesday - End of the Year Auction - Please remember to look for donations as you are doing your spring cleaning

Thursday - Fourth Grade Spelling Bee
Tom's and Kickball Acknowledgement

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - Colorful Symmetry

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

A letter went home today regarding your child's return, or not return, to Clovis Grove next year.  Please return it ASAP so that staffing needs can be determined.

Friday - School Talent Show in the afternoon

No School on Monday - Memorial Day

Tuesday - Field Trip Forms due for Tom's

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - Homework/Remembering 8-9

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

A permission slip was sent home today for the Tom's Incentive.  Please note that the 3-strikes requirement is still in effect for missing/late assignments.  There are many students with one and two strikes, so even if you sign the permission slip they must continue turning in assignments until June 3 to be eligible.

Wednesday is a Late Start

Friday is the School Talent Show in the afternoon

Thank you to those who have donated things for the class auction. As you continue your spring cleaning please look for things to donate. It would be nice if everyone received at least one item from the auction.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - Fluency Check 21

Monday, May 23, 2016

Tomorrow is the School Wide Track Meet.  Please have your child wear a blue Clovis Grove T-Shirt, if they have one.  If they don't have one, one will be provided for them.  Thursday will be the Rain Date.

Friday afternoon is the School Talent Show.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 8-8

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

I will not be at school tomorrow, so there will not be a blog.

I sent home your child's writing from the first three units.  Please take the time to share your child's accomplishments with them.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for Spelling Bee on  Friday

Math - study flashcards
Remembering side ONLY 8-2

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Upcoming Events:

Friday, May 20 - MAP Math in the morning
                             Classroom Spelling Bee

Tuesday, May 24 - Track and Field Day at Calder Stadium

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - practice for Spelling Bee

Math - study flashcards
Test Form B

Social Studies - Wisconsin Poster due Wednesday.  This will count as a strike for the Tom's incentive

Monday, May 16, 2016

We switched MAP Reading with another teacher today, so we took the test with afternoon.  Please ask your child how they did.

A note went home today regarding checking out books from the Clovis Library this summer.

We will have Lunch on the Hill Friday for our 400 Classroom Cougar Paws.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for Spelling Bee on Friday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 8-1

Social Studies - Wisconsin Poster due Wednesday.  This assignment will count as a strike for Tom's if not complete on time.

Friday, May 13, 2016

A note went home today about our End-of-the-Year Auction.  It will be held Wednesday, June 1.  I know that is a few weeks away but with Spring Cleaning it is the perfect time to collect donations.  Your child can bring in donations at any time.

A note went home today regarding Officer Geller.  Officer Geller is a Facility Dog that will be coming to school on a daily basis with Officer Jorgenson. 

Please read the activity notes carefully that come home.  Many times the form and payment need to go somewhere other than school.  I would feel bad if a student missed a deadline because they brought the form to school instead of where it needed to go.

Students have been doing well turning in their homework on time and avoiding strikes for the Tom's Acknowledgement.  Please continue to make sure that your child's homework is done on a daily basis.

Reminders for next week:

Monday - last Library Check Out
               - Last book order due

Tuesday - MAP Reading

Friday - MAP Math
            - Our class Spelling Bee

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling Bee - Study for Spelling Bee on May 20.

Math - stud flashcards
Homework side ONLY 7-13

Thursday, May 12, 2016

Reminders for next week:

Monday is our last library day.   Please make sure if your child has missing/overdue books that they are returned.

Book Orders are due Monday, if you would like to purchase anything.  This is the last book order of the year.

Tuesday is MAP Reading right after breakfast


Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - practice for Spelling Bee, May 20

Math - study flashcards
Remembering ONLY 7-13

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Study for Spelling Bee on May 20

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 7 - 12

Tuesday, May 10, 2106

To celebrate the effort, hard work and stamina everyone showed during Forward Testing we had a snack party.  We have completed all State Testing for the year.  It is estimated that we will receive results sometime this summer.

We are moving to MAP Testing.  We will be doing the Reading Session on Tuesday, May 17 after breakfast and the Math Session on Friday, May 20 after breakfast.

Tomorrow is a Late Start Wednesday.

We have earned over 400 Cougar Paws and will be having lunch on the Clovis Hill.  We will wait for a warm, sunny day to do this.

Due to MAP Testing our library time had to be rescheduled for next week.  We will be going on Monday, May 16 from 10:30 - 11:00.  This will be our last library check-out time for the school year.


Homework:

Reading - Read 20 minutes

Spelling - Study for Spelling Bee on Friday, May 20

Math - study flashcards
Homework side ONLY 7-11

Monday, May 9. 2016

The final book order of the year went home today.  Book Orders are due next Monday, May 16.  This will insure that the books are sent to school before Summer Vacation.

Tuesday is Forward Testing for Math Session 2.  We will test right after breakfast.  Please make sure that your child gets enough sleep so that they can do their best.

Wednesday is a Late Start.

Students asked if they could use this week to continue studying for the Spelling Bee.  We will hold our classroom Spelling Bee on Friday, May 20.  Our 5 finalist will compete against Mrs. Borowski and Mr. Viotto's finalists the last week of school.  A definite date will be sent home later.

Mothers, if you do not get a sunflower sprout by Friday, let me know and I will send home another seed.  If we plant too early, the stems get snapped on the way home and students are then disappointed.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for Spelling Bee

Math - study flashcards
Remembering ONLY 7-11

Friday, May 6, 2016

Yesterday was the perfect day for a field trip.  Your child learned many things that will help them understand Wisconsin history and help them with our next section in writing.

Happy Mother's Day to all moms.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework ONLY 7-10

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Please remember to send a disposal/recyclable lunch with your child tomorrow, if you have not purchased a school "Lunch to Go."  There will not be food for sale at Heritage Hills.  Students may wear a blue Clovis shirt or sweatshirt, if they have one.  If not, one will be provided for them.  Also, NO electronics are allowed including cell phones.  The only exception to this will be cameras. 

We will have a fourth grade spelling bee.  Unlike the National Geography Bee, this is just a contest held in the fourth grade classes - the winning student will not advance anywhere.  I sent home the word list for the classroom competition.  Winning students will advance to face students in Mrs. Borowski and Mr. Viotto's class for an overall winner.  Dates of both contests will be decided shortly.  I sent home the list of first round words for students to begin studying.

We will take our last Forward Test, Math Session 2, on Tuesday morning.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Remembering ONLY 7-10.

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

I am sorry for the confusion about spelling this week.  I had previously put the spelling list in mailboxes ahead of time and then realized that with all the changes in our schedule this week, there wouldn't be ample time to prepare for a test at school.  I, then, forgot to take the list out of mailboxes.  We will use those spelling words next week.

If your child has a Clovis Cougar shirt, please have them wear it on Thursday for Heritage Hills.  If they don't, one will be provided for them.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 7-9

Monday, May 2, 2016

Due to the Field Trip and Forward Testing this week, we will not have spelling.

This morning began our homework incentive for Tom's Drive-In.  Students knew from Friday that they needed to have math homework complete when they walked in the door or it would count as their first missing assignment.   

April Reading Minutes can still be turned in, if not already done so.

Wednesday is Math Session 1 for Forward Testing.

Thursday is Heritage Hills.  Remember, if your child did not order a School Lunch to Go they need to bring a lunch where the garage can be recycled or thrown away.  They should not bring plastic containers that need to be brought back home.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework side ONLY 7-8

Friday, April 29, 2016

April Reading Minutes are due on Monday.

Wednesday is Math Session 1 for the Forward Test

Thursday is Heritage Hills.  Please make sure that you turn in your paper work and money, if you haven't done so already.

Ms. Perwitz has been teaching your children about Sign Posts to use for reading comprehension.  Ask your child what they are learning.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Remembering Only 7-8

Thursday, April 28, 2016

Heritage Hills Field Trip forms and money are due Friday.


Math Session 1 for Forward Test is Wednesday morning. 

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test

Math - study flashcards
Homework ONLY 7-7

Wednesday, april 27, 2016

Students who needed another Heritage Hills packet were given one today.  Please make sure that the forms and money are returned by Friday.

Wednesday, May 4 we will have the first session for Forward Math.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

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

Math - study flashcards
Remembering ONLY 7-7

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

A letter went home yesterday explaining the requirements of the End of the Year Acknowledgement to Tom's Drive-In and the parent/child kickball game.  If you have any questions, please let me know.

Wednesday is  a Later Start.

Heritage Hills Field Trip forms and money are due on Friday.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language - last day of speeches tomorrow

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

Math - study flashcards
Homework ONLY 7-6

Friday, April 22, 2016

There will not be a blog on Monday.  I will be at a workshop in Oshkosh.

Speeches will continue on Monday and Wednesday.  If your child is scheduled for their speech on one of those days, please make sure they are prepared.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language Arts - Practice speech, if not already given

Math - study flashcards
Homework ONLY 7-5

Thursday, April 21, 2016

We will not be Forward Testing next week, but will test again Wednesday, May 4.

I will be gone on Monday to a workshop so there will not be a blog.  Ms. Pirwitz will be here, so the class will be in good hands and run smoothly.

Next Wednesday will be a Late Start.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language Arts - Practice speech, if not already given.

Spelling - study for test

Math - study flashcards
Remembering ONLY 7-5

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

There is not any school tomorrow for students.   It is Teacher In-Service Day.

Thursday we will be doing the Listening Session for the Forward Test.  Your child must have headphones or ear buds to take this session.

We are beginning our last unit for writing - informational writing.  Your child will be writing a research paper, choosing a topic from a list.  They have been emailed a list of student appropriate site,s found by the district, where they can go to gather information. 

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language Arts - continue practicing speech, if not already given

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

Math - study flashcards
Homework side ONLY 7-4

Monday, April 18, 2016

We will be taking the :Listening potion of the Forward Exam on Thursday.  Your child MUST have headphones or ear buds to take this test.

Trudy Ludwig meet with all the classes today.  She will be doing a presentation for parents tonight at Menasha High School from 6:00 - 7:30.

Mrs.. Richter reviewed the school dress policy with the students today.  Shorts are not to be worn until May 1, but she did say that if there were any days that would be above 70 degrees she would made an exception.  Also, flip flops are not to be worn at any time due to safety concerns.  If you have any questions, please refer to your Parent Handbook.

There is no school on Wednesday.  It is a Teacher In-service Day.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language Arts - continue to practice speech, if not already given

Spelling - study for test
Describe Sort

Math - study flashcards
Remembering ONLY 7-4

Friday, April 15, 2016

Amazing speeches again today.  I am very fortunate to have such talented students.  I look forward to seeing the rest.

A pack went home today regarding our Field Trip to Heritage Hills.  We will be going to Tom's Drive In at the very end of the school year for an acknowledgement, but this will be our last field trip of the year.  Since there are three adult already in the classroom - Mr. Ray, Ms. Pirwitz and myself - we will not be able to take an additional chaperone. 

Thursday will be the listening session of the Forward Test.  Your child MUST have headphones or ear buds to be able to take any part of this test.

Monday is the visit from Author Trudy Ludwig.  Your child will have the opportunity to hear her talk on Monday afternoon and then there is the presentation at Menasha High School for adults from 6:00 - 7:30.  Your child may come with you to the evening presentation as there are many fun activities planned for them as you listen to Trudy's message to end bullying.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language Arts - continue to practice speech, if not already given.

Math - study flashcards
H/R 7-3

Thursday, April 14, 2016

Another day of fabulous speeches.  I can continue to be impressed with each and every student.

Today we participated in the State Wide Tornado Drill.

Friday will be ELA Session 2 of the Forward Test.  We will test right away in the morning.

We spent a considerable amount of time in Math working with a ruler divided in eighths.  This is similar to today's homework with the number line broken up into eighths.  Students could have brought home their ruler sheet as a reference to help them with tonight's homework.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language Arts - continue practicing speeches, if not already given

Spelling - study for test

Math - study flashcards
Homework ONLY 7-2

Wednesday. April 13, 2016

Many, many compliments to the students who did their Demonstration Speeches today.  If your child is doing their speech tomorrow and you are attending, the speeches may be delayed a few minutes because of the State Wide Tornado Drill.  If your child has not already given their speech, please have them continue practicing at home.  There is a definite level of comfort and confidence between those who practice and those who do not.

Author Trudy Ludwig will be visiting Clovis Grove on Monday and there will a chance for parents to hear her speak at Menasha High School from 6:00 - 7:30 that evening.  Trudy's passion is to stop bullying and she has a powerful message.  There will be activities for your children if you would like to bring them along.

There will not be any school on Wednesday, April 20. This will be a staff training day.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language Arts - Practice Speech

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

Math - study flashcards
Remembering ONLY 7-2

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Tomorrow is a Late Start Wednesday.

We are beginning our speeches tomorrow.  A schedule was sent home on Thursday.  Please check the schedule to make sure that your child has all their supplies on the day of their speech.  Please make sure that if they ride the school bus, their supplies meet the school bus guidelines.

Friday - we are taking Session 2 of the ELA portion of the Forward Test in the morning.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language Arts - practice speech

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

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 7-1

Friday, April 8, 2016

We will be Forward Testing for ELA on Monday, Tuesday and Friday morning next week.  Please make sure that your child gets enough sleep so that they can do their best.  These results will go on our state report card.

I will be at Clovis for testing on Monday and then I will need to go to a meeting, so there will not be a blog.

If your child participated in the Timber Rattlers Reading Incentive they received their ticket voucher and hot dog/soda voucher today.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language Arts - Practice Speech

Math - study flashcards
Spring Word Problems - many students were able to finish this assignment at school.

Thursday, April 7, 2016

I wanted to take this opportunity to compliment the 4th grade classes for their exceptional behavior on yesterday's field trip to the Brewers Game.  They were respectful, responsible and safe.  Clovis Grove is very proud of you.  Thank you to all the parents who volunteered, your help was greatly appreciated.

We will be taking the Forward Test Friday after lunch and Monday morning.

We have begun our demonstration speeches.  We have seen a few examples of speeches, both professional and in Mr. Viotto's class.  Today, students began their graphic organizer and picked a day for their speech.  If for some reason this day does not work out for you, let me know and I can reschedule.  You are more than welcome to come watch the speeches.  Your child was ask to discuss their speech idea with you because they are responsible for supplying everything needed for the speech. 

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Fluency check 19

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

It was brought to my attention yesterday that parents were responding to this blog in order to ask questions, give me information, etc.  Unfortunately I don't ever check the email account linked to my blog.  I had to set up a Gmail account in order for my blog to post to your email.  Please use my school email account  fritschs@mjsd.k12.wi.us  to communicate.  I check this email throughout the day.  I am sorry if I failed to reply to anything that was responded to on my blog.

Tomorrow is the Brewers Game.  Please have you child dress for the weather.  The roof will be closed but the stadium is still chilly.  We will be returning around 5:45ish, so please make sure there are arrangements made for your child to get home.

There are still a few Confusions of a Former Bully books to be returned.   Please check to make sure your child returned their copy.  The literacy team needs to forward the books to 5th grade.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Fluency Check 18

Monday, April 4, 2016

A reminder note went home today about the Brewers Field Trip.  On the back of the note is a copy of the security page from the Brewers webpage letting you know what is permitted and what is not permitted to be brought into the stadium.

Information came home today regarding books available at the Book Fair.  We will have a chance to look at the books tomorrow and the books can be purchased at Family Literacy Night on Thursday.

We will not have spelling this week due to all the testing and field trip.

We will have Forward Testing for Science on Friday afternoon.

Our student teacher, Ms. Perwitz, has joined out classroom.  She will be with us for the remainder of the school year.  She will be sending information home about herself later this week.

We began Junior Achievement today.  This is a 5-week program focusing on Regions and Entrepreneurship.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Test Form B - we worked on this together in class and many students have finished this assignment.

Friday, April 1, 2016

Please remember to have your child bring back, Confessions of a Former Bully, if they have not already done so.  The Literacy Team would like to send them home with the 5th grade classes before Family Literacy Night on Thursday.

Wednesday is the Brewers Game.  Please remember that we will not be returning until approximately 6:00, so you will need to make prior arrangements for your child to get home.  Students may wear baseball shirts, in place of the Clovis Cougar shirts, for this field trip.  Please make sure that your child has all their assignments turned in.  Those students with missing work will be sitting by an adult on the bus, to and from the game, completing those assignments.

Homework:

Reading  - read 20 minutes

Language Arts - Suffix Quiz Monday

Math - study flashcards
Homework ONLY 6 - 10

Thursday, March 30, 2016

We are taking the Forward Test tomorrow morning at 8:30.  Please make sure that your child gets enough sleep and arrives to school on time so that they can do their best.

Please remember to return your Family Read Book, Confessions of a Former Bully.

March Reading Minutes are due tomorrow.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language Arts - Suffix Quiz on Monday.  Students were given study guides today.

Spelling - study for test

Math - study flashcards
Remembering ONLY 6-10

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

State Testing went very well this morning. Thank you for making sure that your child was on time to school and that they had headphones/ear buds.  We will test again Friday morning.

"Lunch to Go" forms are due tomorrow.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

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

Math - study flashcards
Homework ONLY 6-9

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

State Testing starts tomorrow.  Please make sure that your child has headphones at school.

"Lunch to Go" forms are due by Thursday, if you would like to purchase a lunch from school for the Brewers game.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - practice for test
Repeat sort or 5 word comic

Math - study flashcards
There is no other homework assignment today.  We are still practicing many of the things on the homework side of the assignment and do not want to give something we are still teaching.

Monday, March 28, 2016

I hope that everyone had an enjoyable and relaxing Spring Break.

There were many things sent home today.

• A school "Lunch to Go" form needs to be filled out and returned by Thursday if you would like for your child to purchase a school lunch for the Brewers game.
• A note about the state, Forward Test, lists all the dates and times that we will be testing.  We will begin on Wednesday.
• The book, Confessions of a Former Bully, was sent home as part of a family read.  Ms. Ludwig will be visiting our school and we would like students familiar with her work.  Please read the book, fill out the feedback form and return the book by Friday.  The books will then be shared with the 5th grade.

Your child was sent a chess game online today.  There are many studies linking chess to gains in both reading and math.  I am at the very beginning level of playing chess but many of my students were quite good.  Your child has the link in their email to two different chess games to play against the computer. 

Students have been reminded that if they have any missing work they will be sitting by a teacher on the bus to and from the Brewers game to complete the work.  Your child should know if they have any missing work.  Please make sure that they are keeping up with their work to avoid this.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Describe sort

Math - study flashcards
Remembering ONLY 6-9

Friday, March 18, 2016

I hope that everyone has a relaxing and enjoyable Spring Break.

The School Dance is tonight from 6:30 - 8:30.  Thank you to all the Leadership Club parents who donated snack items.  Just a reminder that all children must be accompanied by an adult at all times during the dance.  I hope to see everyone there.

Remember Forward Testing will begin the Wednesday after Spring Break.  It is vital that your child have headphones or ear buds by this time.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 6-8.  Your child was given ample time today to complete this assignment at school if they stayed on task.

Thursday, March 17, 2016

Please remember to send back the Brewers Permission Slip and money by tomorrow, if not already done so.  Forms to order a school lunch will be sent out after Spring Break.

Friday is Pajama Day for March Madness Week.

The School Dance will be Friday from 6:30 - 8:30.  Admission is free.  The dance will have an 80s theme.

We will begin the state test, Forward Test, after Spring Break.  We will begin with the Social Studies test on Wednesday, March 30 and Friday, April 2 in the morning. Your child will need headphones or ear buds.

We will be welcoming a student teacher on Thursday, March 31.  Ms. Pirwitz is a student from UW-Oshkosh and will be with us for the remainder of the school year.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 6-7

Social Studies - President Poster due tomorrow

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Tomorrow is Crazy Hair Day for March Madness Week. 

The School Dance will be Friday from 6:30 - 8:30.  The theme is 80's.  The dance is free.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language Arts - Study for prefix quiz on Thursday.

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

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 6-6

Social Studies - President Poster due Friday

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

I made a mistake in yesterday's blog.  Brewer Field Trip Forms and money are due by THIS Friday, March 18.  Chaperone names were due by LAST Friday.  I was fortunate to have many parents offer to chaperone but unfortunately this also means that there is a waiting list.  Chaperone names were drawn today and a note was sent home indicating if you were picked as a chaperone or put on the waiting list.  If your name was placed on the waiting list, your spot was determined in the order that your name was picked.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language Arts - Prefix Quiz moved to Thursday

Spelling - study for test
Repeat Sort or 5 word comic

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 6-5

Monday, March 14, 2016

Tuesday will be Sports Day for March Madness Week.  Your child may wear items from their favorite sports team.

We have begun using the NCAA bracket in Math.  Your child is using the teams record to make fractions, decimals and percents.  It is always nice to use "real life math" in a fun way.  You might want to challenge your child.  I know that many picked Michigan State to win the Big 10 Championship.

Have your child return their final Fang by Wednesday.  I need to send in my order by Wednesday afternoon for Timber Rattler Tickets and Hot Dog/Soda Vouchers.

Remember that Brewers Field Trip Forms need to be returned by Friday.  Chaperones will be picked that day and Criminal Background Checks will be confirmed.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language Arts - study for Prefix Test on Wednesday.  Your child must receive a proficient on the test or they will be retaking it until they receive a proficient.

Spelling - study for test
Describe Sort

Math - study flashcards
Homework ONLY 6-4

Friday, March 11, 2016

March Madness Days and the Leadership Club Food Drive start next week.  A note came home about this last week and there was also information about the days in the Cougar Communicator.  Monday will be Hawaii Day.

Please have your child turn in their last Fang.  I need to get an accurate count by Wednesday to order the Timber Rattler tickets and Hot Dog vouchers.

Tuesday will be the second day of Parent/Teacher conferences.  This will be for the parents who received the blue invitation.  I will write a reminder of your time in your child's agenda on Monday.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Remembering ONLY 6-4.  The assignment will be two sided but we did not get as far as we hoped in Math today so your child only needs to do the remembering side.  The homework side will be assigned on Monday.

Thursday, March 10, 2016

We are beginning to practice for the Forward State Testing.  If your child does not have headphones or ear buds at school, please make sure that they have them ASAP.  There are parts of the test they can't practice without them.  They do not have to be expensive; those sold at the Dollar Tree will work just fine.


Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test

Math - study flashcards
Homework ONLY 6-3

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

We are using the NCAA Basketball Tournament to learn about fractions, decimals, percents, and probability.  We began with the Big Ten bracket yesterday. We figured out the fractions for the team's win/loss record and learned about probability.  We will move onto the larger bracket on Monday turning the fractions into decimals and percents.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

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

Math - study flashcards
Remembering ONLY 6-3

Tuesday, March 9, 2016

Tonight is the PTO Fundraiser at Tom's - Menasha Location ONLY.  Maybe I will see you there when I am buying my onion rings.

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
Homework ONLY 6-2

Monday, March 7, 2016

Remember to have your child bring in their third fang, if they have not already done so.

Wednesday is a Late Start.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Describe Sort

Math - study flashcards
Remembering ONLY 6-2

Friday, March 4, 2016

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
M67

Thursday, March 3, 2016

Wednesday will be a Late Start.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language Arts - Bring information for opinion paper.

Spelling - study for test

Math - study flashcards
Remembering ONLY 6-1

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Your child should have brought home the information for the Brewers Game today.  I appreciate anyone who volunteers, but please remember that if we have more than 8 parents who volunteer we will need to hold a drawing.  Some years we have had to hold a drawing, some years we haven't so please don't let that hold you back from offering to come.

Anyone who has a Parent/Teacher Conference tomorrow will find a reminder of your time in your child's agenda today.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test

Math - study flashcards
Remembering ONLY 6-1

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

A note will be going home tomorrow about the Brewers Field Trip on Wednesday, April 6.  Please read it over carefully as there are deadlines for being a chaperone and for returning the permission slip.  If you are interested in being considered for chaperoning please make sure that you have a Criminal Background Check cleared through the office.  The background check can take up to a month and in the past there have been parents unable to attend the trip because their background check did not come back in time.

Thursday will be the Human Growth and Development Talk for 4th grade.

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be on Thursday for the parents who received a pink invitation.  I will have your child put a reminder of your time in their agenda if I am meeting with you on Thursday.  I am looking forward to seeing everyone.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes
If your child did not turn in their February Reading Calendar, please have them do so ASAP.

Spelling - Describe Sort or 5 word comic strip

Math - study flashcards
Fluency Check 17

Monday, February 29, 2016

Tomorrow is our Class Cougar Paw Celebration.  Your child may wear pajamas and bring a board game in, if they wish.  They may also bring a blanket OR a pillow OR a stuffed animal - one of these choice, not all three.

February Reading Minutes are due tomorrow.

I will also accept the second Fang tomorrow for an incentive.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Describe sort

Math - study flashcards - you and your child may decide if they need work on measurement or multiplication facts
Measurement Worksheet

Friday, February 26, 2016

The second Fang is due on Monday.

February Reading Minutes are due on Tuesday.  If your child misplaced their calendar, one can be found on my webpage or you can simply write a note in their agenda letting me know that they read at least 400 minutes in February.

Tuesday is our Cougar Paw Celebration with our buddies.  A note went home today.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study measurement cards
Test Form B

We are having our Unit Test on Monday for Math.  Your child may use any resources they have available - math books, measurement cards, charts around the room, etc.  for the test.  Unfortunately these resources will not be allowed for the State Test or MAP Testing.

Thursday, February 25, 2016

As you are helping and/or looking over your child's math homework, please make sure that they include the labels.  This is especially important in area and perimeter.  On the test they need to know that area is square units, square inches, etc and that perimeter is units, inches, etc.

Tomorrow is Blue and Gold Day, although from what I have been hearing I think there will be more than just a splash of red and white mixed in.

We have over 300 Class Cougar Paws.  We have voted to celebrate with our First Grade Buddies.  On Tuesday, we will be wearing pajamas, slippers and bringing in a pillow, blanket or stuffed animal.  We will spend part of the morning playing board games with our buddies.  The library has games that we can borrow and Ms. Svejda and I also have games.  If your child would like to bring a game from home please make sure it is something that a first grader could learn to play.  There will NOT be electronics allowed.

Book Orders are due tomorrow.

The second fang is due Monday.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes
March Reading Calendars went home yesterday.

Spelling - study for test

Math - study measurement cards
Homework/Remembering 5-8

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

I received some additional information about the state test, Forward, today.  There will be a section that will test your child on their listening skills.  Your child MUST have headphones or ear buds to listen to the information in this session.  The headphones/ear buds don't have to be fancy - the ones purchased at the Dollar Tree would work just fine.

I am declaring Friday Blue and Gold Day.  The Michigan Wolverines are playing the Wisconsin Badgers in basketball on Sunday evening.  I have heard rumors that some students may wear red and white that day.

Screen Free Week - Skyzone Trampoline Park 4:00 - 8:00, half-price jumping $6/hour, socks $1

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test

Math - study measurement cards
Homework and Remembering 5-7

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Wednesday is a Late Start

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

Screen Free Week for Wednesday:  Funset Boulevard  4:00 - 10:00,  $5 unlimited wristbands

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - Illustrate 7 words or define 7 words

Math - study measurement cards
Homework ONLY 5-6

Monday, February 22, 2016

Thank you to those who turned in their Parent/Teacher Conference responses.  If you have not done so, please check over the time and let me know if you can attend.

Your child may turn in their first Fang tomorrow, if they forgot to today.

Screen Free Week for Tuesday - Free Admission at the Neenah-Menasha YMCA from 4:00 - 10:00
                                                     Gem Skating Rink from 6:00 - 8:00

Wednesday is a Late Start.

Book Orders are due Friday.  If you misplaced your coupon for the free $5 book for spending $10, let me know.  I have a few extra.

Letters will go home tomorrow about the Human Growth and Development Talks.  Boys will be in a room with boys and girls will be in a room with girls.  You only need to send the letter back if you do NOT want your child to participate in the talk.  Those who are not able to participate in the talk will spend that time sitting in the school office.  There is a deadline of March 3 to send the letter back.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language Arts - Book reports due tomorrow

Spelling - study for test
Describe Sort

Math - study flashcards
Remembering ONLY 5-6

February 19, 2016

Parent/Teacher Conferences Invitations went home today.  Please look over your date and time.  Due to the number of students I have, there are only two time slots available on March 3 at 3:40 and 4:00.

Your child can turn in their first fang on Monday, if they are participating in the Timber Rattlers Incentive.

Monday begins Screen Free Week.  Monday will be Free Admission at the Neenah-Menasha YMCA from 4:00 - 10:00.  Also, there is bowling at Sabre Lanes from 3:30 - Close.  Information about the reduce cost went home earlier this week.

We learned how to do elapsed time using a number line.  Ask your child to see this easy strategy.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language Arts - Book Reports due Tuesday.

Math - study measurement cards
Homework ONLY 5-5

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Overdue notices were sent home from the school library.  Please ask your child if they have an overdue and/or missing book so that the issue can be resolved.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language Arts - Book Reports due Tuesday.  We are doing the presentations on Google Slides.  If your child is able to use your computer at home, ask them to show you what they have done.  There are some very amazing presentations.

Spelling - study for test

Math - study measurement cards
Remembering ONLY 5-5
Gallon Man should be coming home today.  Please use this as a resource for math homework and to quiz your child.

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language Arts - Book Reports due Tuesday

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

Math - study measurement cards
Fluency Check 16

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Tomorrow is an Early Dismissal.  Please discuss with your child how they will be getting home and if they are eating lunch at school.

We have begun elapsed time in Math.  We have been working on borrowing 60 minutes for an hour and not a place value of ten.  For example, this would happen in going from 5:45 to 7:10.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language Arts - Book Reports due February 23

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

Math - study measurement cards
Homework/Remembering 5-4

Monday, February 15, 2016

February Book Orders went home today.  There is a coupon attached for a free $5 book with any $10 order this month.  Orders are due on Friday, February 26 if you are interested in purchasing anything.

Wednesday is an Early Release.  Students have the option of purchasing a bag lunch to eat at school, they can bring their own lunch/snack for this time or they can wait to eat lunch when school is dismissed.

Just a reminder that the Timber Rattlers Reading Incentives starts this week.  The first fang will need to be turned in on February 22.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language Arts - Book Reports due Tuesday, February 23

Spelling - study for test
Describe Sort

Math - study measurement cards
Homework/Remembering 5-3

Friday, February 12, 2016

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language Arts - Book Reports due February 23

Math - study measurement cards
Homework ONLY 5-2

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

A note went home today regarding the Timber Rattlers Incentives.   Please read the note carefully, as there are deadlines that need to be met.

We made measurement flashcards that will be going home tonight.  Please have your child study these during our measurement unit.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language Arts - We began a Book Report project using Google Slides before Winter Break.  Due to MAP testing and lack of computer lab time we were limited in the amount of time we could work on the project.  The project will be due February 23.

Math - study measurement cards
Homework side ONLY 5-1

Tuesday, February 9. 2016

Tomorrow is a Late Start Wednesday

Friday is our Valentine's Party

No spelling this week due to the 4-day week.

Our first math book should be coming home today.  Please save the reference section in the back (orange colored pages).  The first two pages will be a very important resource as we begin our measurement unit.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Remembering ONLY 5-1

Friday, February 5, 2016

I was given a study today regarding reading minutes and the link to standardized testing.  Students who read at least 20 minutes per day typically score in the 90th percentile on standardized testing, students who read 5 minutes per day typically score in the 50th percentile on standardized testing and students who read 1 minute per day typically score in the 10th percentile or below.  I showed this data to my students today but I think they had a hard time understanding percentile.  I just explained to them the more they read the better they will do on testing.


Reminders for next week:

There will not be spelling next week because of the shortened week.

Monday - No School

Wednesday - Late Start

Thursday - I will be gone to a meeting - no blog

Friday - Valentine's Party in the afternoon

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Valentine Math Sheet

Thursday, February 4, 2016

A note went home today regarding our classroom Valentine's Party next Friday.  Mr. Ray and I will supply ice cream and chocolate topping for a sundae party.  If your child would like to bring cards, please make sure that there is a card for everyone.  A list of names is at the bottom of the letter.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test

Math - study flashcards
Fluency Check 15

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Just some reminders for next week:

Monday, February 8 - There is No School

Wednesday, February 10 - Late Start

Thursday, February 11 - I will be gone to a meeting in Oshkosh.  There will not be a blog.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Language Arts - Preposition Poem due Thursday

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 4 - 12

Monday, February 1, 2016

January Reading Minutes are due, if you have not already turned them in.  Please remember to apply these to the "Read Like A Rock Star" if you are participating.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test
Describe Sort

Math - study flashcards
H/R 4-11

Thursday, January 28, 2016

I will not be at school on Friday, so there will not be a blog.

Tomorrow is Crazy Sock Day to end Kindness Week.  Also, posters and Kindness Checklists are also due tomorrow.

Reading minutes for January are due Monday.  February Reading Calendars were sent home today.  If you lost your January Reading Calendar a note in the agenda or an email would be fine to verify your child read at least 400 minutes during the month.

Homework:

Reading -read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Remembering side ONLY 4-10

Wednesday, January 26. 2016

Most students completed the Reading portion of the MAP test today.  Remember to ask your child how they did.

Tomorrow is Sweats Day for Kindness Week.

Kindness Posters and the Kindness Checklist are due on Friday.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Fluency Check 14

Tuesday, January 26, 2015

Thank you for everyone for your patience and cooperation during our emergency early release yesterday. 

MAP Testing is going well.  Please remember to ask your child how they did on the Math portion.  Wednesday will be the Reading section after lunch.

Wednesday is a Late Start

Wednesday is Neon Day for Kindness Week.

A note went home today about the requirements for the Kindness Week Poster Contest.  Posters are due Friday morning.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 4-9

Monday, January 25, 2016

I am sorry that there was not a blog on Thursday but I was home sick.

Today was the Kickoff for the Kindness Week Challenge.  Information went home on Thursday about the week.  Students received their good deed check-off sheets today.

Tomorrow is Sport Team Day.

There will not be spelling this week because of MAP testing.

Wednesday will be MAP Reading after lunch.

Wednesday will be a Late Start.

Homework:

Reading - Read 20 minutes

Math  - study flashcards
Fluency Check 12

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

No School on Friday.

MAP Math on Monday after lunch

MAP Reading on Wednesday after lunch

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Remembering ONLY 4-8

Tuesday, Janaury 19, 2016

Any student who attended the Coding Club meeting during lunch yesterday received a permission slip to have filled out by next month's meeting to make a code.org account.  If your child needs another sheet I have a few extra.

Book orders are due at school by Thursday and on-line orders are due Friday, if you are interested in purchasing anything.

No School on Friday.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework ONLY 4-7

Monday, January 18, 2016

There is no school on Friday.

A letter went home today regarding the death of a 4th grade parent.  Please read this letter and talk with your child.  There is support at school, if your child needs it.

Due to the shortened week, there is no spelling.

MAP Math is Monday, January 25 after lunch.
MAP Reading is Wednesday, January 27 after lunch.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Remembering ONLY 4-7

Friday, January 15, 2016

Coding Club will begin on Monday during lunch for those students who expressed an interest in being part of the club.  Mr. Kehring sent an email to those students and any questions can be directed to him.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 4-6.  We did problems 3 and 4 in class on the homework side.  Problem 6 on the homework side does not have to be done.

Thursday, January 14, 2016

Sledding is tomorrow.  Please make sure that your child has the appropriate outdoor clothes for tomorrow - boots, snow pants, coat, etc.  Also make sure that all their work is complete.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Spelling - study for test

Math - study flashcards
Homework ONLY 4-5.  Yesterday Mr. Ray accidentally handed out math papers with both the Homework and Remembering side.  Many students did both sides last night.  If your child did that, they do not have math homework for today.

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

A letter went home today regarding sledding.  Our first grade buddies have earned a sledding party and have invited us to attend.  Weather permitting, the sledding will be on Friday during TGIF.  The letter explains the requirements to attend.  If your child can not attend, they will have TGIF as usual.

Tomorrow is Math Night.  If you have forgotten to turn in your slip, Mrs. Henderickson will accept them until 8:30 tomorrow morning.

Homework: 

Reading - read 20 minutes

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

Math - study flashcards
Remembering ONLY 4-5

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Remember tomorrow is a Late Start.

We will not have spelling next week (Jan 18 - 11) due to the shortened week or the following week (Jan 25 - 29) because of MAP testing.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

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

Math - study flashcards
Homework/Remembering 4-4.  We did the first four problems on the homework side in class today.