Friday, December 22, 2017

We went on an Elf Scavenger Hunt today.  We had to solve puzzles, sequence stories, decipher messages and work as a team to find a sweet treat and a present.  Ask your child what they did.


I hope that everyone has a relaxing Winter Break.  See you on Tuesday, January 2, 2018


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Thursday, December 21, 2017

Friday is our Holiday Party/Electronics Day.




Homework:




Reading - read 20 minutes




Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 71-72

Wednesday, Dec 20, 2017

Thursday is Pajama Day.  If your child would like to wear slippers, please make sure that they have shoes for Phy Ed.


Friday is our Holiday Party and Electronics afternoon.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Students are beginning to bring home their Surprise Project.  I hope you enjoy it when you are able to see it.


Thursday is Pajama Day for our class.


Friday is our Holiday Party.  Your child may bring a treat for the class, if they wish.  They may also bring an electronic to play with during the party.  If they do not have an electronic, they may use a class Chrome Book.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 69-70

Monday, December 18, 2017

The surprise projects are ready to go home.  If your child has already paid $2, please have them bring a box or bag to put them in.  They are fragile.


Friday is our Holiday Party.  Students may bring electronics, if you allow them too.  Students who do not have electronics from home may use a school Chromebook.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Friday, December 15, 2017

A note went home today regarding our Holiday Party next Friday.  We will have our party after lunch and then end the day with the Annual Holiday Read Aloud/Sing-A-Long.


The surprise projects should be ready to go home on Monday.  Please remember to send in $2 to cover the cost of materials.  Also, please have your child bring a box or bag to bring home the surprise since it is breakable.


Homework:


Reading - Read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Thursday, December 14, 2017

Students are beginning to type their Literary Essays into their Google Classroom accounts.  If your child can get to their school email account at home they can also get into their Google Classroom account.  Take a moment to read their outstanding work as an author.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards


$2 for Surprise Project

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Thank you for all your patience and support while I was gone.  I received very good reports from Mrs. Mullen, my substitute: I appreciate your child being so helpful and respectful to her.


Students are working on a surprise for you.  We are asking each student to bring $2 to cover the cost of supplies.


I will still accept November Reading Minutes.  If your child misplaced their November calendar, please just send me an email or write a note in their Agenda that they read their 400 minutes for the month.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 67-68

Monday, November 27, 2017

My husband had a stroke yesterday morning.  I will be out this week, at the hospital with him.  There will not be a blog this week.  Thank you for understanding

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Today is the last day of school for students this week.


Book Orders are due on Wednesday, November 29, if you would like to purchase anything.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Monday, November 20, 2017

Tuesday is the last day for students this week.


Last week the Lions Club did a vision screening at Clovis.  The results of this screening were sent home today.




Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Friday, November 17, 2017

Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Thursday, November 16, 2017

I am declaring tomorrow Blue and Gold Day.  I heard that for some reason students will be wearing red and white :)


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connection page 53-54

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

There are only two days of school for students next week - Monday and Tuesday


If students are interested in being in Battle of the Books but do not have a team, please let me know.  I can have Mrs. Ironside place them on a team looking for additional members.


Homework:


Reading - Read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

If your child is interested in participating in Battle of the Books I must have their signed parent slip by Friday.  If they need another slip, please have them ask me for one.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 51-52

Monday, November 13, 2017

Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Friday, November 13, 2017

Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 49-50


Social Studies - finish poster, if not already done.  Due Monday

Thursday, November 9, 2017

The Veteran's Assembly starts at 8:45 tomorrow.  All veterans are welcome to attend.  Please come early for a breakfast treat provide by the Clovis Staff for all veterans.


4th graders should wear the color white for the assembly.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Wednesday, November 8, 2017

We will begin Unit 3 tomorrow in Math.  This unit will begin its focus with fractions.  The family letter was sent home today.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Friday is the Veteran's Day Program.  Our class has been given the color white to wear.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Study for test - we worked on some problems from the pre-test today.  Students should finish the pre-test and concentrate on their goal area.  Their goal sheet was sent home with the pre-test.

Monday, November 6, 2017

Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Friday, November 3, 2017

Thank you to all the parents who attended Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences. I truly enjoy having undivided time to talk to you about your child's progress and accomplishments.  I look forward to meeting with you again in the Spring.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 43-44.  Students were given at least 20 minutes to work on this assignment, if they chose to do so.

Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Due to the fact that yesterday was Halloween, I will accept October Reading Minutes tomorrow.


Parents who received the blue invitations to Parent/Teacher Conferences will be meeting with me tomorrow.  I put a reminder note with the time in your child's agenda.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 41-42

Tuesday,October 31, 2017

October Reading Minutes are due tomorrow.  There is a Pizza Hut Incentive for students who turn in their Reading Calendars.


Homework:


Have a Happy Halloween!!!!

Monday, October 30, 2017

Tomorrow is the Annual Clovis Grove Halloween Parade.  Your child needs to bring their costume to school and we will change after lunch.  No weapons of any kind can be part of the costume.


We will hold our classroom Halloween Party after the parade.  Your child may bring a snack to share - there is a peanut allergy in the room.  I have 19 students.  The class also earned having an Electronics Party.  If your child does not bring an electronic device, they may use a class Chrome Book.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards.

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

A note went home today regarding the Halloween Parade on Tuesday.  Please read it over carefully for the costume guidelines.


There is no school on Thursday and Friday for students.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 37-39

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Tomorrow is the annual fundraiser for the Old Glory Honor Flight.  For $1 donation students may wear a hat for the day.  A check will be presented to the veterans at our Veterans Day Assembly in November for all the money collected.  A note went home about this last Thursday.


A note went home today about our class Halloween Party on October 31.  If your child does not have an electronic device or forgets to bring one that day, they can use a class Chrome Book during the party.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Monday, October 23, 2017

There won't be any school for students on Thursday and Friday this week.


Clovis Grove will be holding our Annual Halloween Parade.  More information will be coming home soon.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 35-36

Friday, October 20, 2017

Homework:


Reading - read 20 minute


Math - study flashcards

Thursday, October 19, 2017

There will not be any school for students on Thursday, October 26 and Friday, October 27.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 33-34

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Writing - Tomorrow we will be taking the District Writing Assessment.  Your child will be given 30 minutes to write a personal narrative story.  They are asked to brainstorm ideas tonight so that they can use their limited time for writing and not thinking of an idea.


Math - study flashcards

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 31-32

Monday, October 16, 2017

Tomorrow will be Parent/Teacher Conferences for parents/guardians who received the pink invitation.  If your child had their agenda today I wrote a reminder about the time of your conference.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards


Social Studies - Field trip paper due Tuesday

Friday, October 13, 2017

Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 27-29

Thursday, October 12, 2017

Thank you to all parents who have already turned in their Parent/Teacher Conference responses.  If you have not already turned in your slip, please do as ASAP.  I will be meeting with the parents who received the pink invitations on Tuesday.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Wednesday, October 12, 2017

Thank you to all the parents who volunteered to chaperone for the field trip - your help was greatly appreciated.  The next field trip will be this spring to a Milwaukee Brewers game.  It is not too early to get your Criminal Background Check done.


I want to compliment my class. This was the best behaved class I have ever taken on a field trip.  They represented Clovis Grove well and I am very proud of them.


Students brought home information for a t-shirt design contest.  They do not have to enter but those who were interested began brainstorming designs after the field trip.  All work will need to be done at home and then brought back to school.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 25- 26 - this was assigned yesterday.

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

I reminded students today who had ordered lunch from the school and who did not.  If your child did not hear their name, they know they must bring their own lunch tomorrow.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections pages 25-26 - due Thursday

Monday, October 9, 2017

If your child has a Clovis Cougar shirt or sweatshirt, please have them wear it on Wednesday for the field trip.  If they do not have one, one will be provided for them to wear for the day.  It makes it easier for us to spot Clovis Grove students while on the trip.


Please remember to have your child to Clovis by 6:15 on Wednesday.  The bus leaves promptly at 6:30 and will NOT wait for anyone.  If we do not leave by 6:30 we will be late and miss portions of the Capitol tour.


Make sure that your child has a lunch with them.  Some students have ordered lunch from school.  There will NOT be anywhere for students to purchase food.  We are not shopping for souvenirs so your child will not need to bring any money.  Also electronics will have to stay on the bus.  They are not allowed in the capitol building.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Friday, October 6, 2017

A reminder note went home with all the information regarding the Madison Field Trip.  Please read the information carefully, so you do not miss the times to be here.  The bus will not wait for anyone and we have had students arrive too late to attend the trip.


Parent/Teacher Conference notes went home today.  Please let me know if you are able to attend.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Thursday, October 5, 2017

Thank you to everyone who has already turned in their field trip forms and payment.  Please remember that the deadline for both of these items is tomorrow.  The kitchen needs a lunch count by tomorrow so that they can order the food for the field trip lunches.


Tomorrow is Blue Jay Day.  Have your child wear blue and white as we cheer the Menasha Blue Jays to victory for their Homecoming Game.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 21 - 24


Science - Booklets are due Friday. 

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

A reminder field trip packet was sent home today for those who have not returned this information.  The packet must be returned by Friday, with the payment.  I need to give the kitchen an accurate lunch count by Friday so that they can place the order for next week.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards

Monday, October 2, 2017

Due to some confusion regarding September Reading Minutes, I will accept them until Tuesday.  If you lost or misplaced the September Reading Calendar, you can email me or write a note in your child's agenda verifying that they read at least 400 minutes for the month.


All Field Trip forms and money are due by Friday.  I need to let the kitchen know how many lunches are ordered for the trip by Friday so that they can place their food order for next week.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Study for Unit Test.  We spent Friday and today reviewing the pre-assessment for Unit 1.  Your child was asked to bring the pre-assessment home tonight and just talk to you about the problems and the strategies they used to solve them.  This will help to prepare them for tomorrow's test.

Friday, September 29, 2017

September Reading Minutes are due on Monday.  The October Reading Minutes calendar went home today.  Starting in October your child can earn a free personal pan pizza at Pizza Hut as an additional incentive for reading for the month.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Thursday, September 28, 2017

Chaperone names will be picked tomorrow.  I only have four volunteers at this point, so there is still room for more names.  Chaperone permission slips, lunch forms and money is due next Friday.  On Monday, I will send home a second copy of the packet for those who may have misplaced it.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 15 - 16


Social Studies - Study for Quiz on Friday

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Chaperone names for the Madison Trip are due Friday morning.  Friday I will confirm the list of chaperones.  Remember you must have had a completed Criminal Background Check done this year and bring the card they mail you the morning of the Madison trip or you not allow to be a chaperone.  This is District Policy and information on how to complete a background check has been sent home at least two times this year.  If you misplaced the information, the school secretaries can help you with the website you need to go to.  It does take 2 or 3 weeks for the entire process to be complete.


Tomorrow is Packers Day. 


On Monday the first Math quiz of the year was sent home.  Once or twice a week I will be giving short quizzes based on these same benchmark standards.  I do not feel that one piece of evidence, one quiz, gives me a true look at your child's abilities.


Homework:


Reading - Read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards


Social Studies - Because of MAP testing the quiz has been moved to Friday.

Monday, September 25, 2017

There is no school tomorrow because of Staff Development.


We will be taking the MAP Math on Wednesday afternoon.  Please make sure that your child is well rested so that they can do their best.


On Friday we will be picking for chaperones for the Madison Field Trip.  If you are interested, please fill out the chaperone form and send it back to school by Friday morning.  Remember, you MUST also have a Criminal Background Check done this school year - even if you have had them in the past - and I must physically see a card that the Background Check company will send you before you will be allowed to chaperone.  Information on how to do the Criminal Background Check has been sent home a few times already this year.  If you need the information again, the school secretaries can help you.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards


Social Studies - study for quiz on Wednesday

Friday, September 22, 2017

A note went home today regarding MAP testing.  Please make sure that you child has enough rest so that they can do their best on the test.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


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


Social Studies - Quiz on Wednesday.  Students were given a practice sheet to take home today.

Thursday, September 22, 2017

We are beginning MAP Testing next week.  We will have MAP Math Wednesday afternoon.


There will be No School on Tuesday due to Staff Development all day.


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


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Thank you to parents who are already volunteering to be chaperones for the Madison Field Trip.  Please remember that you must have a Criminal Background Check done before the trip and you MUST bring the card they send you to show me in person on the morning of the trip.  If you do not physically have the card with you, per District Policy, I am not allowed to let you go on the trip.  The background check needs to be done ASAP if you have not already done one this school year. Information has been sent home a few times about how to do this.  If you misplaced the information, please contact the school office so they can let you know what website to use.


Today I sent home a Math Strategies Chart with your child.  I am hoping that these examples will help clarify the strategies we are using this year.  Many should be familiar from last year.


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


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections 11 - 12

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Monday, September 18, 2017

As I hear coughing and sneezing in my classroom I wanted to remind you that district policy requires all medication, including cough drops, be kept in the school office. 


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


Homework:


Reading - Read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections 9 - 10

Friday, September 15, 2017

Another great week in Fourth Grade.  Next week we are going to begin our writing unit on Realistic Fiction.  This will give yoru child many more opportunities to use Google Classroom for their writing.  Remember, if they can read their school email from home they can pull up Google Classroom to show you what they are doing.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards.  We are beginning to dig deeper into multiplication and those students who are fluent with their facts are having a much easier time.

Thursday, September 14, 2017

I am sorry that there was not a blog yesterday. I had to attend an unplanned meeting after school and it lasted longer than we thought it would.


Tomorrow is picture day.  All students will have their picture taken, even if they are not purchasing anything.  I do not know the time of day that we will be called down for pictures.


They have extended the deadline for the free passes for Clovis Night at the Menasha Blue Jays Football Game.  There are still a few passes that will be handed out at school for students who bring in their form tomorrow morning.  There will not be any free passes handed out at the game.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections 7-8.  Students were given 10 minutes in class to start this assignment, if they chose.

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Information came home today regarding the Madison Field Trip and the steps needed to fill out a Criminal Background Check.  Please note that even if you are picked as a chaperone for the trip, if you do not have proof that your Criminal Background Check has cleared, per District policy, you can not go on the trip.  Get the background check done, even if you are considering going.


We attended a demonstration on the AfterBeat Music program.  Students in Fourth Grade can choose to play a string instrument, if they are interested.  Information will be coming home about the Instrument Exploration Night tomorrow.  You can go to any of the four nights listed on the slip that best fits your schedule.  You do not have to just attend the night at Clovis.


Friday is Clovis Family Night at the Menasha Blue jays game.  Thursday is the last day you can turn in the slip for a free family pass.  There will NOT be free passes available at the game.


Friday is School Picture Day.  Please send the money in that day, if you are interested in purchasing any pictures.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
H/C 5-6

Monday, September 11, 2017

We are using Google Classroom for Writing this year.  If your child is able to log into their school email at home, they can log into Google Classroom and show you what they are working on in Writing.


Tuesday is the Library Card Party at the Library.  Please attend if you are able.


Friday is Clovis Family Night at the Menasha Bluejay Football Game.  Remember in order to get a free family pass, you must return your slip by Thursday. There will not be any free passes at the game.
I sent home another copy of the Beginning of the Year Paperwork, if I have not received it from your child.  Please complete it and send it back ASAP.  There is information we need to use on our Madison Field Trip that is planned for October 11.


More information about the Madison Field Trip will be sent home at a later date but if you are interested in chaperoning you MUST have a Criminal Background Check done and cleared before the trip.  These can take up to 4 weeks to come back.  If you do not have information on how to complete a background check, please contact the school office.  The background checks are all done online and the secretaries have the website address.




Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Friday, September 8, 2017

For those who have not signed up to receive this blog by email I can let you know that the blog has been delivered between 6:00 and 6:20 each evening.  I unfortunately do not have control when it is sent; it will be delivered between 5:00 and 7:00  but it tends to be delivered sometime in the 6:00 range.


Please do not respond or write me through the blog.  I only have this email sent up for the purpose of the blog and do not check it for communication purposes.  If you have any questions or concerns, please email through my school email   fritschs@mjsd.k12.wi.us


Thank you to those who have turned in their beginning of the year paperwork.  If you have not, please do so ASAP.  We are in the process of planning our Madison Field Trip but we do need information from the packet.


Information came home today regarding a Library Card Party on Tuesday, Fluoride Wash offered at school and Book Orders.


Buddy Patrol Applications are due on Monday.  Many students filled them out during Writing Class but some were still undecided.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections 3-4 - there is a copy linked on my webpage.

Thursday, September 7, 2017

CONGRATULATIONS to all my students.  Everyone completed either my math assignment or Mrs. Izzo's math assignment on time.  What a great way to start the year and what wonderful study habits your child is developing.


Homework:
Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

For those of you who are using my link on the school website to get to my webpage, I was able to edit the page and add the Cougar Paw.  Either the sentence or the Cougar Paw will link to my webpage now.


Picture Day is September 15.  Information is coming home today.  Please send in money on the day of pictures.  I do not anywhere to store it.


Thank you to those who have already filled out and sent in your beginning of the year paperwork.  If you have not done so, please do so as soon as possible.


Yesterday students who ride a bus were given a sheet of expectations by Mrs. Richter.  Mrs. Richter needs this sheet signed by parents and turned in.


At today's Kickoff Assembly students were told about a new program that Clovis is starting called Buddy Patrol.  There will be four students from each grade level selected to be part of the Buddy Patrol.  Please talk with your child to see if they are interested.  Tomorrow interested students will be given an application to fill out at home.




Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections 1 - 2.  This homework is for students who are in my math group.  Those students who are in Ms. Izzo's goup received a different assignment.  Home/Connections 1-2 is linked on the September Math Calendar on my webpage, if the homework is lost or forgotten.  If you are able to access the webpage but not able to print, I told students they can just write their answers on a piece of paper and I will accept that as being finished.


I know that the challenge problems can be difficult but it is important that your child at least try the problem and not skip it or put down "I don't know."  The trying will help with their math independence and build confidence when they see similar problems on a math test.

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Welcome to 4th grade.  Please check your child's take home folder for a lot of information.  Please note that there is a deadline for Clovis Night at Calder Stadium.


Reading - Read 20 minutes


Math - Study flash cards

Thursday, June 1, 2017

Thank you for all your support this school year.  I have enjoyed watching my class make academic, behavior and emotional gains. 


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


Tomorrow is an Early Release Day.

Tuesday, May 30, 2017

We learned about Menasha Library Summer Reading Program this morning.  Signup for this program starts today at the Public Library.


Information is coming home today regarding the Dream Box Contest over the summer. 


Tomorrow is the Tom's Acknowledgement for all students who met the expectations for the month of May.  Your child MUST have their money and permission slip turned in if they want to go.  Calling parents for either will NOT be allowed.  Part of the Acknowledgement was being responsible which means turning in slips on time and remembering to bring money.


Please join us for the Parent/Child Kickball game tomorrow.  The game will be starting between 2 and 2:15.  Your child can still join us for the game, even if they did not earn the Tom's portion of the acknowledgement.  Please sign in at the office before joining us.


Class Auction will be on Thursday.  I am still accepting donations so that each child will have the opportunity to buy something with their Cougar Cash.


Homework:


Reading - Read 20 minutes.  May reading minutes will be due on Thursday, just in time to earn $500 for the Class Auction.

Thursday, May 26, 2017

Tomorrow is the School Talent Show at 1:30.


There is No School on Monday because of Memorial Day.


Wednesday is our Tom's/Kickball Incentive.  Please remember to have your child return their permission slip, if they have not already done so.  Join us for kickball, if you can.  The game will start between 2 and 2:15.  Remember to check in at the office before joining us.


Thursday morning is our classroom auction.  Please consider donating something, if you haven't done so already.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - plan for playground model.

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - plan for playground

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

☺We have officially finished all district and state testing. 


Thank you to those who have already donated some things to our classroom auction.  Please consider donating, if you have not done so already.


Our playground models are beginning to take shape.  There have been some creative ideas.  I can't wait to see the finished products.


All library books need to be turned in tomorrow to close out the school year.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Writing - study speech, if not already given.


Spelling - study for spelling bee tomorrow.  The top 3 spellers will go on to compete against the other fourth grade classrooms on May 31.  Good Luck to everyone.


Math - plan and construct playgrounds.

Monday, May 22, 2017

We are concluding our Math Unit by building a scale model of a dream playground.  Students were able to pick a partner and they began planning their model today.  They are able to bring materials from home, with your permission, for this project.


A letter went home about our end of the year auction.  Please consider making a donation of a few used, no longer wanted items to make this auction a success.


Permission slips went home today for the Tom's Acknowledgement .  Your child did NOT receive a slip if they already have lost the acknowledgement due to late assignments and/or behavior.  Students were reminded that they must continue to display appropriate behavior and turn in assignments or they can still lose the acknowledgement, even if their permission slip is brought back.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Writing - practice for speech, if not already given


Spelling - study for spelling bee on Wednesday


Math - plan for playground model

Thursday, May 19, 2017

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


MAP Math is Tuesday morning.


Demonstration Speeches have started out strong.  Please make sure that your child continues to practice their speech until the day they give it.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study for spelling bee on May 24


Writing - practice speech


Math - practice flashcards

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Demonstration Speeches start tomorrow.  I have been impressed with the quality of practicing that I have been witnessing in class.


MAP Math will be Tuesday morning.


Homework:


Reading - Read 20 minutes


Writing - practice speech


Spelling - study for spelling bee on May 24


Math - practice flashcards

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Demonstration speeches begin on Thursday and go through next week.  Please make sure that your child is practicing at home and has all necessary supplies on the day of their speech.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study for Spelling Bee on May 24


Writing - work on speech


Math - practice flashcards

Monday, May 15, 2017

MAP Reading is tomorrow morning.  Your child knows where they are and where we would like them to be.  Please make sure that your child gets enough rest so that they can do their best.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study for spelling bee on May 24


Writing - work on speech


Math - practice flashcards

Friday, May 12, 2017

MAP Reading will be on Tuesday morning.  Please make sure that your child gets enough rest so that they can do their best.


Information was sent home yesterday regarding the Demonstration Speeches.  Please let me know if you have any questions.


Each year the 4th grade holds a Spelling Bee.  This year we will hold our classroom Spelling Bee on May 23.  The top 3 spellers in our class will compete against the other 4th grade classes on May 31 for a 4th grade champion.  Please have your child study the first three pages of the spelling bee packet.  The final three pages will be for the three students who move on.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - Study for Spelling Bee


Writing - Work on Speech


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections 157 - 158.  Students may use a calculator for this assignment.

Thursday, May 12, 2017

We will be taking the MAP Reading test on Tuesday morning.  We will take the MAP Math on Tuesday, May 23 in the morning.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words
Test will be on Friday


Writing - Work on Speech


Math - practice flashcards

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Thursday is the Spring Concert for grades 3-5.  We will be practicing all morning at the high school.  Your child should arrive for the concert at 5:45, with a starting time of 6:00.  We will share Room 130 with Mrs. Borowski's class.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice flashcards

Monday, May 8, 2017

Tomorrow is the Heritage Hills Field Trip.  There are no electronic devices allowed.  Also money will not be needed.  Please have your child dress for the weather.  Any child with missing assignments will sit by a teacher on the bus to and from Heritage Hills working on their assignments. If your child has a Clovis shirt, please have them wear it.  Remember is your child did not sign up for a school lunch  they need to bring their own lunch.  All items need to be recyclable or disposable.  There is NOT food available for sale at Heritage Hills.


Wednesday is Early Release.


Thursday will be the Spring Concert at Menasha High School.  We will spend Thursday morning practicing at the high school and then the concert begins at 6:00 with students reporting at 5:45.  We will be sharing room 130 with Mrs. Borowski's class.


Please begin the conversation with your child about the topic they are picking for the Demonstration Speeches.  Most students picked a day and time for their speech today. I will send home all the information when the absent students have had a chance to sign up for a time.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections 155 - 156.  This will be due on Wednesday.

Friday, May 5, 2017

Tuesday is the Heritage Hills Field Trip.  Right now it is predicted to be cloudy and 59 degrees.  There is a 20% chance of rain.  If your child did not order a school lunch they must bring a lunch.  All items in the lunch must be recyclable or able to be thrown away.  There is not food to purchase at the park.


Wednesday is an Early Release Day.


We will begin to talk about our demonstration speeches next week.  Your child will pick a topic and a date for their speech.  They will be responsible for bringing all necessary materials for the speech that they choose.  There are many options that would be free.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Writing - Bring information for Writing Assessment.


Math - practice flashcards

Thursday, May 4, 2017

Heritage Hills forms and money are due tomorrow.  I need to let the lunch program know the school lunch total.  The field trip is Tuesday.


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


Wednesday is an Early Release.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice flashcards

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

A reminder pack for Heritage Hills was sent home with students who have not brought back forms and/or paid for the trip.  Everything is due by Friday.


The last book order for the year is being placed on Friday, if you would like to purchase anything.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice flashcards

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Orders for our last book order of the year are due on Friday, if you would like to purchase anything.


Heritage Hills forms and money are due on Friday.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - study flashcards

Monday, May 1, 2017

Just a reminder that Heritage Hills permission slips, lunch forms and money are due by Friday. 


The strikes system for Tom's started today.  Please remind your child that tonight's math homework needs to be complete on time so that they do not receive a strike.


I will accept April Reading Minutes tomorrow.


Homework:


Reading - Read 20 minutes


Spelling - new spelling words were given out today


Math - Practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 151 - 152

Friday, April 28, 2017

Information went home today regarding the criteria for the End of the Year Tom's/Kickball Acknowledgement.  Please review the criteria with your child because it will start on Monday.  There are NOT exceptions for any student who does not meet the criteria.


April Reading Minutes are due Monday.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Thursday, April 27, 2017

I am so proud of the 4th grade class.  They represented Clovis Grove well with their respectable behavior at the Brewers Game.  Thank you again to the chaperones, we couldn't have done it without you.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - study flashcards

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

There is a 60% chance of rain in Milwaukee tomorrow.  Please have your child dress for the weather.  Even with the roof closed for rain we will still need to walk from the bus.  Students may wear baseball shirts from any team instead of a Clovis Cougars shirt, if they would like.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections pages 149 - 150.  Due Thursday morning.

Monday, April 24, 2017

We have the Forward Test tomorrow morning.


Wednesday is the Brewers Game.  Please make arrangements for your child to get home at 5:45.


Guidance Interview due Thursday.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words. Because of all the Forward Testing students will receive a new set of spelling words next Monday.


Math - study flashcards

Friday, April 21, 2017

A considerable amount of information went home today regarding the Spring Concert, Heritage Hills Field Trip and the Color Run.  Please check your child's backpack for the information.


Guidance interviews are due Thursday.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice flashcards

Thursday, April 20, 2017

Just a reminder that if you are interested in attending Clovis Family Night for the Timber Rattlers Game or just want your child to receive their free ticket voucher and hot dog/soda voucher the forms are due back on Monday.


We will be taking the Forward Test on Tuesday morning.  This will be the final Forward Test if your child was here for all previous testing days.  There will be a short testing break and then we will begin MAP testing sometime in May.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice for test tomorrow
Home/Connections page 147-148

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

In Junior Achievement students ran a hot dog stand.  Ask your child if they had a profit or loss.


A list of Milwaukee Brewers polices were sent home today.  If you need any other information regarding Miller Park, please go to Brewers.com


We have Forward Testing tomorrow morning. Please make sure that your child is well-rested so that they can do their best.  The Forward Test will be taken on Tuesday next week.  This will be the last Forward Test if your child was in attendance for all the other testing days.


Tomorrow is Pajama Day and Electronics time.  If your child does not bring an electronic device, they may use a Chromebook.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice for test

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Thursday we will be having a Pajama Day and Electronics time.  If your child does not have an electronics to bring, they may use a Chrome Book.


We will be taking the Forward Test on Thursday morning.


Next Wednesday is the Brewers Game.  Please make sure that your child has all their assignments turned in.  Anyone with missing work will be sitting by me on the bus to work in it.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice for test on Friday
Home/Connections page 145-146


Guidance Interview will be due next Thursday.

Thursday, April 13, 2017

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


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - study for test next Friday
Home/Connections pages 143 - 144. Students were given time today to work on this.


Guidance- Career Interview due Thursday, April 27.

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

We will be taking the Forward Test tomorrow morning.  Next week we will take it Tuesday morning and Thursday morning.


The Pre-Assessment for Unit 7 was sent home today.  We will take the Unit test next Friday.  We have not gotten to 2-digit by 2-digit multiplication so if you practice before next week, you might want to skip that section.  Also an example of the strategies will be on tomorrow's homework.  A copy of the pre-assessment is on my web page.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice for test

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

We have been doing well taking the Forward Test.  We have one test left this week - Thursday morning.


There is no school on Friday, April 14.


We are learning three different strategies to solve a multi-digit multiplication problem.  Yesterday we learned the Partial Products Strategy and today we learned the Standard Algorithm - this is the strategy that most of us use.  We have one more strategy , the Over Strategy, that students will practice tomorrow.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections pages 141 - 142

Monday, April 10, 2017

We will be taking the Forward Test Tuesday and Thursday morning.  Please make sure that your child is well rested so that they can do their best.


There is no school on Friday, April 14.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice flashcards

Friday, April 7, 2017

We will not have school next Friday, April 14.


We will have the Forward Test Monday afternoon, Tuesday morning and Thursday morning next week.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice flashcards

Thursday, April 6, 2017

A reminder that Brewers permission slips and money are due tomorrow, if you not already turned these things in.  Also chaperone money is due, if you have not already paid.


We will take the Forward Test three times next week - Monday afternoon, Tuesday morning and Thursday morning.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 139 - 140

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

We have Forward Testing tomorrow morning.  Please make sure that your child is well rested so that you can do your best.


Ask your child what they learned during Junior Achievement today.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice flashcards

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Reminder information was sent home today for the Brewers Game for students and chaperones who have not paid yet.  Please note that the deadline for payment is Friday.


Order forms for Clovis Grove Night at the Timber Rattlers game went home today.  If your child has earned a free ticket and you are not planning on attending the game on May 15, you must still send back the form indicating you would only like the free ticket for a different game.  If your child does not bring the form back by Monday, April 24 they will not receive any tickets or hot dog/soda vouchers.  If you have any questions, please email me at my school address.


We are beginning Junior Achievement tomorrow. 


We are taking the Forward Test on Thursday morning.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice flashcards.

Monday, April 3, 2017

Welcome Back from Spring Break.  I hope that everyone had a safe and relaxing break.


We are continuing with the Forward Test this week.  We will be testing Tuesday and Thursday morning.


Thank you to everyone who has already turned in their Brewers permission slips and money.  If you have not done so yet, I will send home another copy of the information tomorrow.  The permission slip, lunch form and money are due by Friday, April 7,  so that Mr. Viotto can pay for the tickets.


I will still accept March Reading Minute calendars tomorrow for the Timber Rattler Acknowledgements.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words. 


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 137-138

Friday, March 24, 2017

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


March Reading minutes are due Monday, April 3.  Remember your child will receive an incentive package from the Timber Rattlers for turning in their reading minutes on time.  If you lost the calendar, please just jot a note in your child's agenda that they read their 400 minutes for March.


We are Forward Testing on Tuesday morning and Thursday morning when we return from break.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice flashcards.  We have begun to work with fractions with unlike denominators and the students who know their multiplication facts with accuracy are having an easier time.  Those that are not fluent with their facts are finding this to be challenging.

Thursday, March 23, 2017

It will be April 3 when we return from Spring Break.  Students who turn in their March Reading minutes on that day will receive the Timber Rattler Acknowledgements as an extra incentive.  If you lost the reading calendar please just write a note in your child's agenda that they read their 400 minutes for March.


We will be taking the Forward Test on Tuesday morning and Thursday morning, when we return from break.


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


Homework:


Reading - Read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice flashcards
H/C 135-136

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

We will take the Forward Test Thursday afternoon.  Please make sure that your child is well rested so that they can do their best.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice flashcards

Monday, March 20, 2017

I will not he at school tomorrow so there will not be a blog.  Math homework will be linked to my web page.


We will begin Forward Testing on Wednesday morning and continue Thursday afternoon.  You child will need headphones/ear buds for the testing.  Please make sure that your child gets enough sleep so that they can do their best.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice flashcards

Friday, March 17, 2017

As an added incentive for turning in March Reading Minute calendars on time students will receive an array of Timber Rattlers rewards:  stickers, Badger Sports Park Pass, mini hand fan, bam bam sticks, free ticket to Clovis Family Night at the ball park and hotdog/soda voucher.


Forward Testing on Wednesday morning and Thursday afternoon.  Please make sure that your child has headphones/ear buds.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice flashcards
H/C 131-132

Thursday, March 16, 2017

We are beginning the  Forward Test next week.  Please make sure that your child has ear buds/headphones to take the test.


Friday is Crazy Hair day.


Friday is the School Dance from 6 -  8 pm.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice flashcards

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Information went home today regarding the state  Forward Test.  We will begin testing next Wednesday morning.  Please note the dates of all the tests.  Students do much better on the test if they are able to take the test with the class instead of doing make-ups.


Information went home today for the different division strategies we are using in class.  Please reference this resource, as needed, when helping your child with homework.


Tomorrow is Sports Day for March Madness Days.


Friday is the School Dance from 6 - 8 pm. 


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - Practice for test
H/C 129 - 130

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Wednesday is Dress Like a Friend Day for March Madness.


Friday is the School Dance from 6 - 8 pm.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice for test

Monday, March 13, 2017

If your child has a parent/teacher conference tomorrow there is a reminder note in their agenda.


Tuesday is 80s day for March Madness Days.


Friday is the all school dance from 6 - 8 pm.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice for test
H/C 127-128

Friday, March 10, 2017

Monday begins March Madness Days at Clovis.  Monday is Pajama Day.


Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Tuesday, March 14 for parents who have the blue invitations.  On Monday I will put a reminder note in your child's agenda.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice for test

Thursday, March 9, 2017

Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice for test - there is a pre-test going home today and a pre-test on my web page. The Unit test will be on Thursday, March 16.
Home/Connections page 125-126

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice flashcards

Monday, May 6, 2017

Even though tomorrow is Tuesday we will follow a Wednesday schedule.  This means that we will have Music and Phy Ed instead of Art.  On Wednesday we will follow the Tuesday schedule and have Art.  This flip flop of days is to even out missed specials because of Early Dismissal Wednesdays.


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


If your child does not have headphones/ear buds at school, please make sure they have some ASAP.  They will need these for the Forward Exam, which we have begun practicing for.  Those without headphones/ear buds are unable to test out the feature of the computer reading to them to see if they like it for the actual test.


Wednesday is an Early Dismissal


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice flashcards

Friday, March 3, 2017

Wednesday is an Early Dismissal Day.


I will be gone on Tuesday so there will not be a blog.
We have begun practicing for the Wisconsin Forward Exam.  This is the state test.  It is necessary for your child to have headphones or earbuds, even those from the Dollar Tree will work fine.  Students have the option of having the computer read some of the test to them, but they must practice this with headphones/earbuds to see if this option works for them.  Also there is a portion of the Reading test that is just listening and they can not take this portion without headphones/earbuds.  Please make sure that your child has headphones/earbuds at school, by Monday, if at all possible.




Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections pages 121-122

Thursday, March 2, 2017

Students were given information after the Human Growth and Development Talk today.  It explains what they learned about.


Milwaukee Brewers Field Trip information went home today.  Please read it carefully so you don't miss any important deadlines.


Wednesday, March 8 is an Early Dismissal.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice flashcards

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

A  REACH Counselor came to talk to the students about sexual abuse including touches and secrets.


Tomorrow is the Human Growth and Development Talk.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections pages 119 - 120

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

February Reading Minutes are due tomorrow.


Thursday is the Human Growth and Development Talk.


Parent/Teacher Conferences for the pink invitations will be on Thursday.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice flashcards

Monday, February 27, 2017

Thank you to all the parents who showed up for Literacy Day.  Each student was given a book that they chose, a writing journal and a pen that they may keep.


Thursday is the Human Growth and Development Talk.


Parent/Teacher conferences will be held Thursday for people with a pink invitation.  Blue invitation conferences will be on Tuesday, March 14.


The annual 4th grade field trip to the Milwaukee Brewers game will be on Wednesday, April 26.  Information regarding costs and chaperone deadlines will be sent home in the near future.  Parents that would like to chaperone MUST have a Criminal Background Check cleared by the school district.  These can take at least 3 weeks to be done.  If you need to have a background check done, or are unsure if you do, please contact the school secretaries.  Background checks are done via the internet and the secretaries need to send the link to an email address.  Every year students are disappointed that their parent can't be a chaperone because a background check has not cleared by game day.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections pages 117 - 118


Social Studies - talk about your heritage, if you have not already done so.

Friday, February 24, 2017

Monday is Literacy Day.


Your child has been sent six RIT Game website to their school email.  Some of these sites are Math only, others are Reading only and some are both.  These sites have games that are developed to correspond with your child's MAP RIT number.  Students were shown how to use these sites today.  Feel free to let your child play them at home, if they have access to their school email.


Thank you to those parents who have returned your Parent/Teacher Conference invitations.  If you have not done so, please do so as soon as possible.  Some conference begin on Thursday.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards


Social Studies - talk to your parents about your heritage

Thursday, February 23, 2017

Book Orders are due Friday if you are interested in purchasing anything.


Monday is Literacy Day.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections 115 - 116

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

We had the opportunity to meet the author and illustrator of The Adventures of Joe the Crow.  They are both local residences of the Fox Valley and the illustrator is the sister-in-law of Mrs. Vaubel, a second grade teacher at Clovis.


We began using another digital resource for reading.  It is called Digital ReadWorks.  Students are assigned an article and then given multiple choice and short answer questions.  After submitting their work they can see the results of their multiple choice answers.  We are using it to help with the text structure of cause and effect and will continue to use it throughout the remainder of this year.  Your child should be able to pull up their account from home.  I have a link and the necessary codes in an email to them.


We are going to have 3 days of back-to-back-to-back math homework.  I was sick of Friday and the substitute did not give out homework so we are playing catch up.  After Thursday we should be returning to our every other day homework assignments.


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


Monday is Literacy Day


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections 113 - 114

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Literacy Day will be Monday, February 27.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections 111 - 112

Thursday, February 16, 2017

Letters went home today about the Human Growth and Development Talk.  The letter only needs to be signed and returned if you do NOT want your child to participate.


There is No School on Monday, February 20 because of Teacher In-service.


Homework:


Reading -read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice flashcards

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Parent/Teacher Conferences invitations went home today.  Please check your day and time and let me know if you are able to attend.  I look forward to meeting with everyone.  There are so many gains to share with you.


Book Orders were also sent home today.  They are due back by February 24, if you would like to purchase anything.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice for test tomorrow

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Reminder that this week is Screen Free Week.  Take advantage of the scheduled activities, if you are able.  It is also the Canned Food Drive week, if you would like to donate anything.


There is No School for students on Monday, February 20.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - Practice for test on Thursday.

Monday, February 13, 2017

Tuesday afternoon is our Valentine's Day Party


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice for test on Thursday
Home/Connections page 107 - 108

Friday, February 10, 2017

Tuesday is the Valentine's Day Party.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice for test

Thursday, February 9, 2017

Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 105 - 106.  We worked on the first puzzle for #4 together today.

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Information will be going home tomorrow regarding Literacy Day.  Literacy Day will be held on Monday, February 27, 2017 from 2:20 - 3:25.


The Unit 5 Test for Math is scheduled for Thursday, February 16.  A blank copy of the pre-assessment was sent home today.  I will also have a blank copy posted on my web page.


We will be having a short Valentine's Party on February 14 from approximately 3:00 - 3:30.  Since the students did so well on MAP Testing Mr. Kruschke and I will be supplying ice cream and chocolate syrup for a sundae party.  If your child would like to bring another topping or something to go with the ice cream (cookies, etc.) they are more than welcome to bring something in.  A list of names will be going home tomorrow if your child would like to make bring in cards.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - Practice for test next Thursday.

Monday, February 6, 2017

Early dismissal on Wednesday.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice flashcards

Friday, February 3, 2017

Today for Math homework we went over in class what the arrows and lines on each shape meant.  Students had the opportunity to write this information directly on their homework sheet.


Wednesday is an Early Dismissal


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice flashcards
HC 101-102 - students were given 20 minutes to complete this in class.

Thursday, February 2, 2017

Wednesday, Feb 8 is an Early Dismissal Day.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Writing - Biography due tomorrow


Math - practice flashcards

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling -- study and sort words


Language Arts - Biography due Friday


Math - Practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 99 - 100

Tuesday, January 21, 2017

January Reading Minutes due tomorrow


Homework:


Reading - Read 20 minutes


Spelling - Study and sort words


Writing - Biography due Friday


Math - practice flashcards

Monday, January 30, 2017

Homework: 


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - Study and sort words


Writing - Biography due Friday.  We have been working on this for the past 2 weeks.  Students were given a packet of information about their Famous Wisconsin Person and had Chrome Books available for research.  This research project will be due on Friday.


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections pages 95-97

Friday, January 27, 2017

Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards

Thursday, January 26, 2017

Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections 93-94

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - study flashcards

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

We are using pattern block to investigate angles.  Your child was given a resource to bring home with the angle measurements of each pattern block.  They also glued this into their Math Journal.  Please feel free to use this resource whenever necessary.  In the next few sessions, we will learn how to use a protractor.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 91-92

Monday, January 23, 2017

We will be taking the MAP Math test tomorrow afternoon.  Please make sure that your child is well rested so that they can do their best.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - Practice flashcards

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Thursday is an Early Release Day


There is No School on Friday.


We will take the Math MAP Test Tuesday afternoon.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - Study and sort words


Math - Practice flashcards

Monday, January 16, 2017

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


Thursday is an Early Dismissal and there is No School on Friday.


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


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - Practice for test tomorrow
Home/Connections pages 87-88

Friday, January 13, 2017

We are beginning MAP Testing next week.  We will take the MAP Reading Test Tuesday afternoon.  Please make sure that your child is well rested so that they can do their best.


Thursday will be an Early Dismissal. Friday there is No School.


Book Orders were sent home yesterday and are due on Thursday, if you would like to purchase anything.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice for test
Home/Connections pages 85 - 86

Thursday, January 12, 2017

Because there wasn't any school yesterday the Math Unit Test has been moved to Tuesday. 


Mrs. Richter has declared tomorrow Packer Day.  Your child may wear Green and Gold, if they would like.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - Study and sort words


Math - practice for test on Tuesday.

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Due to the weather conditions, ALL after school activities have been cancelled for tonight.


Wednesday is an Early Dismissal.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - Study and sort words


Math - Practice for Test
Home/Connections page 83 - 84.  Students were reminded that the directions stated to use a number line for problems 1 and 2.  We learned about using number lines for elapsed time problems and practiced with them yesterday.

Monday, January 9, 2017

If we remain on schedule in Math we will take our Unit 4 Test next Monday, January 16.  I sent home a blank copy of the pre-test for this unit, along with the pre-test that your child already took.  I will also have blank copies on my web page.


Wednesday is an Early Dismissal Day.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - study for Unit Test

Friday, January 6, 2017

Wednesday is an Early Dismissal.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections pages 81-82

Thursday, January 5, 2017

Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - study and sort words


Math - practice flashcards

Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - Study and sort words


Math - Home/Connections pages 79 - 80
We are taking a quiz on subtraction tomorrow.  Please make sure that your child is comfortable using the Constant Difference Strategy.  There will be questions on the quiz using this strategy.

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Tomorrow morning is our Monthly Assembly with Sean Boogie. 


Just a reminder that if the District has a 2 hour delay, breakfast will be not be served when students come to school.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - Study and sort words


Math - Practice flashcards

January 2, 2017

Welcome Back!!  I hope that everyone had an enjoyable Winter Break.


We have learned three strategies for subtraction.  Your child may use any of the strategies to solve problems, unless the directions ask for a specific strategy.  A copy of the strategies was sent home with today's homework.


I will accept December Reading Minutes tomorrow for your child to receive an Acknowledgement.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Spelling - Study and Sort Words


Math - Practice Flashcards
Home/Connections 77 - 78