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