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
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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