Friday, December 21, 2018

Happy Holidays to everyone.  School resumes on January 2.


An elf entered our room last night and made us solve puzzles and find clues in order to get gifts.  I hope your child had fun with this today.


Homework:


Reading read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards


December Reading Minutes will be due on January 2.  If your child misplaced their calendar you can print one from my webpage, write a note in their agenda that they read at least 400 minutes in December or send me an email.

Thursday, December 20, 2018

Friday will be the last day of school before Winter Break.  Classes will resume on January 2.


Tomorrow is our Electronics Party.  If your child does not bring an electronic device, they may use a Chrome Book.




Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 73-74


Readers' Theater - practice part

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards


Reader's Theater - practice part

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 71-72


Reader's Theater - Practice part

Monday, December 17, 2018

Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards


Reader's Theater - practice part

Friday, December 14, 2018

A note went home today regarding our Holiday Party on December 21.  The class voted to also have another Electronics Day for a class acknowledgement for 100 Class Cougar Paws.


A class picture was also sent home today.


Thank you to those who have sent in your $2 for the holiday "surprise."  Please send it in, if you haven't already.


Friday, Dec 21 will be the last day of school before Winter Break.  Classes will resume on January 2.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards


Reader's Theater - practice part

Thursday, December 13, 2018

Tomorrow is an Early Dismissal Day. 


$2 for Holiday Surprise


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connection page 69-70


Reader's Theater - practice part

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Thank you to those who have already sent in the $2 for the Holiday Surprise.  I am continuing to collect money.  The surprises will be ready to go home next week.


Friday is an Early Dismissal Day.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards


Reader's Theater is a type of performance where students use their voices and gestures to play the part.  There are no props or costumes.  Students picked a part today.  Please have them begin to practice for our performance on Friday, December 21.  They will have about 20 minutes to practice a day in school as a group.

Monday, December 10, 2018

The Fourth Grade staff is asking each child to bring in $2 for a Holiday Surprise that they will be bringing home.  I suggested to my students that they ask if there was an extra chore they could do around the house to earn the money.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 65-66


Word Work - We will take the District Spelling Assessment on Wednesday.  We then will begin a unit on Reader's Theater.  Reading Foundational Skills is part of the Fourth Grade Curriculum and Reader's Theater will help students with standards RF 4.3 and RF 4.4.  Students will pick their part either Wednesday or Thursday.

Friday, December 7, 2018

Friday, December 14 is an Early Dismissal Day due to Teacher In-Service in the afternoon.


Students are asked to bring in $2 for a holiday surprise that they will be bringing home.  I suggested to them that they ask if there was an extra chore they could do to earn the money.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards.

Thursday, December 6, 2018

November Reading Minutes are due tomorrow, if your child has not already turned them in.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 63-64

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

I hope that you are continuing to enjoy your family chain.


November Reading Minutes accepted until Friday


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards

Tuesday, December 4, 2018

November Reading Minutes will be accepted until Friday. 


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 61-62


Word Work - Ms. Scott's group received their words today.  Test will be next Tuesday.

Monday, December 3, 2018

If your child forgot to turn in their November Reading Minutes, I will accept them until Friday.


Please remember to play some of the Working Memory Games that were in your parent/teacher conference folder.  Today might be a great night to play a game since there isn't a math worksheet.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards

Friday, November 30, 2018

Family Chains came home today.  Enjoy the time you spend together as a family.


November Reading Minutes are due on Monday. There are lots of options for that.  Sign the November Reading Minute Calendar that was sent home at the beginning of the month, print another calendar from my webpage, send me an email or write a note in your child's agenda that they read their 400 minutes.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 59-60

Thursday, November 29, 2018

Thank you to those who have already selected their activities for the Family Chain.  We are making the chain tomorrow.


This is a great time of year to check to make sure that your child has all the school supplies necessary to be successful.  Items such as glue, sticky notes, pencils and pens often need to be replenished.  All the items I purchased for students to borrow at the beginning of the year have all been used up or not returned.


Students learned about Computer Coding today.  They site Mr. Kehring used was www.code.org if they would like to code at home.  He also sent home permission slips with students who are interested in joining Coding Club.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes
November Reading Minutes are due on Monday.  If you misplaced the calendar there is one on my web page.  You can also feel free to write a note in your child's agenda or send me an email verifying that they read their 400 minutes in November.  In addition to $500 Cougar Cash, students will receive a certificate for a free personal pizza at Pizza Hut..


Math - practice flashcards

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Family Chains activity sheets are due on Friday.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 57-58


Word Work - all spelling tests for all groups will be moved back a day.  I need to reschedule a Hour of Code demonstration with Mr. Kehring and he can only fit it in during Word Work time tomorrow.

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Your child was sent home with a Family Chain Activity that is due Friday.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards


Word Work - The Swishers received their words today.  Their test will be December 6. 

Monday, November 26, 2018

Welcome Back!!


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 55-56


Word Work - The Word Fighters received their words today.  Test will be Dec. 4
Ms. Scott's group received their word today.  Test will be Friday.

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

I hope that everyone has an enjoyable holiday break.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards

Monday, November 19, 2018

Students only have school on Monday and Tuesday this week due to the Thanksgiving Break.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 53-54


Social Studies - MAP test tomorrow

Friday, November 16, 2018

There are only 2 days of school next week for students - Monday and Tuesday - because of the Thanksgiving Break.


Our class won the acknowledgement for the 4th Grade Recess Challenge.  We were the first class to 20 points - points were received for lining up quickly and quietly.  I will bring them their acknowledgement on Monday. Congrats!!!


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards


Social Studies - Map Test on Cities and Bodies of Water, Tuesday, November 20.

Thursday, November 15, 2018

We are beginning a non-fiction unit in Reading.  If your child has any non-fiction books at home that they like to read, feel free to send them to school for their use during Reading Workshop.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 51-52


Social Studies - Map Test on Cities and Bodies of Water - Tuesday, November 20.  Students were given a blank map to take home and practice with.


Word Work - Rad Penguin Squad received their words today.  Test will be on Tuesday, Nov. 27

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Tomorrow is Green and Gold Day.


Students only have school on Monday and Tuesday next week because of the Thanksgiving Break.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards


Word Work - Word Fighters - received words on Monday.  Test will be Tuesday, November 20
The Swishers - received words today.  Test will be Monday, November 26
Ms. Scott's group - received words today.  Test will be Monday, November 26.

Monday, November 12, 2018

I will be out of town for a workshop tomorrow so there will not be a blog.


Students did a terrific job at the Veteran's Day Assembly.




Homework:




Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards


Social Studies - study for Map test - November 14.

Friday, November 9, 2018

Monday is our Veteran's Day Assembly.  Please have your child wear white, if possible, for a special song that they sing.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards


Social Studies - Map Test on Nov. 14

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

I will be gone to a District Meeting tomorrow, so there will not be a blog.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards
Study for Unit Test on Friday.  We worked on a Pre-Assessment of the Unit together and they can finish this as a way to practice for the Unit Test.


Social Studies - Study for States/Water Surrounding Wisconsin Test on November 14. Students should be bringing home a filled out map and a blank map to use as a study guide for the test.

Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards

Monday, November 5, 2018

A note went home regarding the Veteran's Day Assembly on Monday, November 12.  Fourth graders are asked to wear white.


Students who turned in their October Reading Minutes received a certificate for a free personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut.  Please note that you have 30 days to use it.  I am still accepting October Reading Minutes.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 43-44


Word Work - Rad Penguin Squad received their words today. The test will be November 14.
Ms. Scott's Group received their words today. The test will be on Friday.

Friday, November 2, 2018

Sorry, due the number of parent/teacher conferences I had last night, I was unable to write a blog.


Book Orders are due on Monday, if you would like to purchase anything.  Remember there is an opportunity for free books with your purchase.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards




Word Work - I am sorry that I am not always good at updating Word Work. I don't put it on the homework board because I don't want the any groups writing down information that was meant for someone else.


Sundae Squad - words were sent home on Tuesday.  Test will be on Wednesday, November 7


Word Fighters - words were sent home on Thursday.  Test will be Friday, November 9


The Swishers -  words were sent home today.  Test will be Monday, November 12.

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Thank you to everyone who donated food and drinks to the party.  You generosity is greatly appreciated.


October Reading Minutes are due tomorrow.


Parent/Teacher Conferences for the blue invitations are tomorrow.  Please check your child's agenda for a reminder of your time.  I look forward to meeting with everyone.


Hats on For Veterans is on Friday.  For a $1 donation to Old Glory Honor Flight your child can wear a hat for the day.


Homework:


Happy Halloween!!!

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Tomorrow is the Halloween Party.  Students may bring treats to share, if they would like.  It is also our Electronics Party.  If students do not have an electronic device to bring to school or forget theirs, they may use a school Chrome Book.


If there are any questions regarding costumes for tomorrow, please refer to the note that was sent home Monday.


October Reading Minutes are due on Thursday.  If your child has misplaced their copy, there is one on my webpage to print off.  You can also write a note in their agenda or send me an email that they read their 400 minutes for the month.


Parent/Teacher Conferences are on Thursday, Nov. 1 for the blue invitations.  I look forward to meeting with everyone.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards

Monday, October 29, 2018

Information came home today regarding the Clovis Grove Halloween Parade.  Please read it over carefully.


We have also earned Electronics Day for the Halloween Party, following the Parade.  If your child does not have an Electronics to bring, they may use a school Chrome Book.


Book Orders went home today.  Please read the information carefully.  There is the opportunity to receive free books with your order, if you would like to purchase anything.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 37 - 39

Wednesday, Otober 24, 2018

It was so nice to have time to sit down and talk to parents about all the great things I am seeing this year with their child.  I look forward to meeting with the blue invitation parents at conferences next week.


There is no school on Thursday and Friday.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards


Social Studies - study for test on Monday.

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 35-36


Social Studies - Study for test on Monday.  Mrs. Borowski has been teaching the students study skills this week and they have been using their time with her to study for the test.  They should be bringing home their notes and worksheet to study from.

Monday, October 22, 2018

A reminder went home in agendas today for parents who are scheduled for a conference tomorrow.  These were the pink invitations.  If you have any questions, please let me know.


There is no school on Thursday and Friday.


Homework:


Reading - Read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards

Friday, October 19, 2018

There is No School on Thursday and Friday  next week.


The class has earned 50 Cougar Paws and voted to have an Electronics Day on the afternoon of our Halloween Party.  More information will come next week.


Homework:


Reading - Read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 33-34.  Students were given 20 minutes in class to work on this, if they chose.

Thursday, October 18, 2018

Congratulations to the class for getting 2nd place in the box top competition.  Each students received a coupon for a free scoop of ice cream at Culvers.  Students were reminded to be careful when emptying out their mailboxes because there was only enough for one coupon per person.  The coupons are stapled to a congratulations letter so that makes it more difficult to lose.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards


Social Studies - finish Wisconsin State Symbol Posters.


Word Work - Sundae Squad received their words today.  The test will be on Monday, October 29.

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

The Annual School Fundraiser information was sent home today.  Please read the information carefully for deadlines, if you are planning on participating.


Information is being sent home today regarding recorders for music class.  If you have any questions that are not answered by the letter, please contact Mrs. Josephson.


Picture Retake Day is Friday.  Please make sure that your child has their original package with them on that day.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Writing - Think of a small moment (true) story to write for tomorrow.


Math - practice flashcards

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Friday is Picture Retake Day.  If you would like to have your child's picture retaken they must return the pack they received earlier in the year.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minute


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 31-32


Word Work - Ms. Scott's group received words today.  Their test will be on Monday.

Monday, October 15, 2018

Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards


Word Work - Rad Penguin Squad received their words today.  Their test will be on Monday, October 22.


I am switching my Word Work groups to a 6-day rotation.  This will allow an extra day to focus on vocabulary with teacher support.  Ms. Scott's groups will still remain on a 5-day rotation.

Friday, October 12, 2018

Gordon Korman was both entertaining and informative today.  Ask your child about the presentation.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 27-29.  Students were given 20 minutes to work on this at school, if they chose to.

Thursday, October 11, 2018

Tomorrow is Blue and Gold Day - although I have heard rumors that some students will be wearing Red and White with a "W" on their shirt.  :)


Tomorrow is the Gordon Korman Field Trip.


Thank you to those parents who have already returned their reply to the Parent/Teacher conference invitations.  If you have not already done so, please do so as soon as possible.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections pages 25-26


Word Work - sorry I forgot to add Word Work to the Blog yesterday.


Sundae Squad - received words yesterday.  Test will be on Tuesday, October 16
Mrs. Scott's Spellers - received words yesterday.  Test will be on Tuesday, October 16
Word Fighters - received words today.  Test will be on Wednesday, October 17

Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Invitations were sent home for Parent/Teacher Conferences today.  Due to the number of students I have, I only have a slot available on Tuesday, October 23 at 3:40, if a switch in day or time would be needed.


Reminder permission slips for the Gordon Korman Presentation went home again today for those students who have not turned it in yet. 


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards

Monday, October 8, 2018

Please remember to have your child turn in their Gordon Korman permission slip, if they have not already done so.  We are attending the presentation at the Menasha High School Auditorium on Friday morning.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections pages 21 - 24

Friday, October 5, 2018

Reminder permission slips were sent home today for the Gordman Korman presentation to those students who did not turn them in yet.  The presentation will be on Friday morning at the Menasha High School Auditorium.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards


Word Work - Rad Penguin Squad were given their words today.  The test will be on Thursday, October 11.

Thursday, October 4, 2018

Thank you to the parents who volunteered their time to chaperone the field trip yesterday.  This was one of the best groups of students that we have taken to Madison. They made Clovis Grove proud.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes
I will accept September Reading minutes or a note indicating the minutes were read until Friday.  Students turning in their reading minutes receive $500 Cougar Cash for the end of the year auction.


Math - practice flashcards


Word Work - The Swishers received their words today.  The test will be on Wednesday, October 10.

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Reminder notes went home today for the Madison Field Trip.  Please make sure that your child has a lunch, if they did not order one from the school.  Weather is predicted to be 79 degrees with a slight chance of rain.  If your child has a Clovis Cougar Shirt, please have them wear it.  If they don't have a shirt I will provide them with one that they will wear over their shirt.  All students need to wear a Clovis Shirt on the field trip.  Again, they must arrive on time - we will not wait for anyone.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards
practice for Unit Test on Thursday - we worked on a pre-test today and students were asked to bring that home.  The post-test will have very similar skills on it.


Spelling - Word Fighters were given their words today.  Test will be on Tuesday, October 9.


September Reading Minutes will be accepted until Friday.

Monday, October 1, 2018

September Reading Calendars are due.  Please make sure that you sign the calendar before your child brings it to school.  If you have misplaced your calendar they are available on my webpage or you can write me a note in your child's agenda or email me indicating that they read 400 minutes for September.


An October Reading calendar was sent home today.


Breakfast will be available Wednesday morning before we board the bus to Madison.  Breakfast will not be allowed to be taken on the bus.


Please make sure that your child is at school by 6:15 on Wednesday.  We can not wait for any who is running late.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes
Jot a couple of thoughts about the character in your book.


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 15-16


Social Studies - Artifact Bag due October 2.


Spelling - We have begun our Spelling Groups today.  Please make sure that you know the name of your child's group - they picked their own names.  I will let you know when they receive their words and when the test will be.  Your child will be given words to keep at school and a list to keep at home to practice.  On the spelling test they will receive one point for spelling the word correctly and an additional point for putting the word in the correct sort.  They will not receive any points if the word is spelled incorrectly. We are working on a 5 day rotation but please remember things such as field trip will not count as a day which will push back the day of the test.


Sundae Squad - received words today.  Test will be on Monday, October 8.

Friday, September 28, 2018

Remember to have your child to school on Wednesday by 6:15.  We are leaving by 6:30 and can not wait for anyone or we will miss part of our State Capitol Tour.  Also, if your child did not order a school Lunch To Go, please make sure that they bring a lunch.  There is no place to buy food on the trip.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards


Social Studies - artifact bag due October 2

Thursday, September 27, 2018

I am having my class use Google Classroom for their drafting and publishing this year.  If your child can get to their school email account at home, they can get to Google Classroom and show you what they are working on.  We began drafting Realistic Fiction today.


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


Madison Field Trips forms and payment are due tomorrow.


Clovis Family Night at the Menasha Blue Jays Football Game is tomorrow.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 13-14


Social Studies - Artifact Bag due October 2.

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

There is no school tomorrow because of Teacher In-service.


I sent reminder Madison Field Trip packets home with those who have not returned them yet.  They are not due until Friday - this is just a reminder.


Anyone who sent in $10 for Madison got a 25 cent refund today.  It was in your child's mailbox to bring home.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes
Write for a few minutes to complete this sentence about your writing.  "I'm picturing..." This must be done before Thursday because we need it for the reading lesson that day.


Math - practice flashcards


Social Studies - Artifact bag due October 2.

Monday, September 24, 2018

Each student was given a chart for Multiplication Strategies 0 - 10.  They may keep this chart at home, they have an additional one at school.  This chart should help with today's homework.  I did find several on the floor at the end of the day, so if your child needs another copy please have them ask.


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


Madison Field Trip forms and payment are due on Friday, if you have not already turned those items in.


Friday is Clovis Grove Family Night at the Menasha High School Football game.  Please have your child return the blue form that was sent home a few weeks ago, if you would like a free family pass.  There will NOT be any free passes available at the game.  If your child needs another form, let me know.


There is no school on Wednesday, due to Teacher In-service.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 11 - 12


Social Studies - Students were given a paper bag and an instruction sheet by Mrs. Borowski today.  They will use the bag to collect artifacts as per the directions on the sheet.  The bags are due October 2.

Thursday, September 20, 2018

In support of the Menasha Blue Jays Football Team for their Homecoming Game, tomorrow will be Blue and White Day at Clovis.


Remember Clovis Night at the Blue Jays Game will be Friday, September 28.  Please get in your forms for your free ticket.  There will be NO free tickets given out at the game.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards

Wednesday, Spetember 19, 2018

Please remember to submit your name if you are interested in chaperoning for the Madison Field Trip by Friday.  Names will be picked on Friday to give you enough to make arrangements at work, day care, etc,  if your name is picked.


Box Tops and Tyson Labels are due on Friday if you would like to enter them in the contest.


There is No School on Wednesday, September 26 due to Teacher Inservice.


IReady Math took 2 days so we will take the IReady Reading Thursday afternoon and Friday morning to ensure enough time for students to do their best.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards

Tuesday, September 18, 2018

If you are interested in chaperoning for the Madison Field Trip and have NOT already submitted your name, please check your child's backpack for a blue note regarding a change in the deadline.  Due to parents having to ask time off of work, find care for a younger child, etc.  we have moved the deadline for chaperone names to THIS Friday, September 21.  We will pick names on that day.  If your name is picked you will be required to send me a picture of your Background Check Card or forward the email you receive with your ID number of it,.  This is District Policy and there are no exceptions.


Box Tops and Tyson Label are due by Friday if you would like to submit them for the contest.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards\\

Monday, September 17, 2018

Tomorrow we will be taking a District Assessment called IReady.  This will take the place of the MAP test we have taken in prior years.  Tomorrow we will take the Math portion in the afternoon and on Wednesday morning we will be taking the Reading portion.  Please make sure that your child is well rested so that they can do their best.


Permission slips are coming home for your child to get the opportunity to hear Gordon Korman, an author, speak.  Mr. Korman will be coming to the Menasha High School Auditorium and we have the opportunity to take a bus to listen to him the morning of October 12.


We began Word Work today.  We will be doing the next two weeks as an entire class so that students can learn the routines and sorts.  After that students will be broken up into groups.  Word Work will be on a rotation so that I can spend quality time with each group.  Groups will no longer receive their words on Monday and take tests on Friday.    They may receive words on Wednesday and take a test on Tuesday.  Once groups are set I will send home the routine schedule.




Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Friday, September 14, 2018

Research has shown that there are 8 different learning styles.  Earlier this week students took an 80 question survey to see which learning style they fit into.  Today they got the results back  Interests can change so nothing is set, but it is good for students to realize that their classmates learn in different ways and to think about how they learn best.  I will also share your child's results with you at Parent/Teacher Conferences.


There was a misprint on the invitation to the Family Night at the Blue Jays Game. It is September 28, 2018 against West De Pere.  Sorry for any confusion.




Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 7-8 - students were given 15 minutes to work on this during the school day.  We did most of the first page together as a class.

Thursday, September 13, 2018

Tomorrow is Picture Day. Even if your child does not order a pack, their picture will still be taken for the yearbook.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Field trip forms for the Madison Trip were sent home today.  Please read over the information carefully.  There are deadlines that need to be met.  Chaperone names will be picked on September 29.  There have been years when only 6 parents volunteered to chaperone and every one could go.  There have been years when I have had as many as 12 parents volunteer so a drawing had to be held.  Chaperones are not chosen on a first come, first serve basis.  Anyone who notifies me by the deadline would be eligible to have their name drawn.  If you have not done a Volunteer Background Check, please do so ASAP.  Information came home in the beginning of the year manila envelope.  If you have misplaced that information, your child can get it for you from the school office.  It can take several weeks for a background check to clear, so the sooner this is done the better.  Please remember the District Policy - even if your name is drawn to volunteer, if your background check is not cleared you can not go.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 5-6

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

If you ever have any questions or concerns please contact me through my school email account.  The email attached to my blog is only for the purpose of setting up the blog.  I do not check this email and I would not want to miss any communication with you.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards

Monday, September 10, 2018

Forward Test results were sent home today with your child.  Mrs. Richter also sent home a letter explaining about the results. These results were from the State Test that your child took as a 3rd grader last Spring.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 3 - 4

Friday, September 7, 2018

It has been a great first week of school.  We have already earned a Classroom Acknowledgement for the number of Cougar Paws we received.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards

Thursday, September 6, 2018

If you have not already turned in your Beginning of the Year paper work, I sent home another copy today.  Please get it filled out ASAP.


The first field trip of the year has been set.  We will be going to Madison on Wednesday, October 3.  We will be able to take a few parent chaperones.  If you are interested in chaperoning, please make sure that you have a Volunteer Background Check complete.  If you did one last year, it is good for 3 years.  I just need to see your card as verification of that.  If you have not completed a Volunteer Background Check, please do so ASAP.  The background check is only done online.  Information came home in the Beginning of the Year envelope.  The background checks can take up to a month and I wouldn't want someone to miss the opportunity because their background check was not cleared by the field trip day.  More information with permission slips will be sent home at a later date.


Students are bringing home flashcards that I wrote about in the Welcome Letter.  Some students still need to finish cutting out the cards at home.  These cards can stay at home.  Please have your child practice these at least a few times a week.  Practice time fits in nicely on days that they don't receive a Home/Connections.  We talked about ways that students could practice so that they become fluent and accurate with their facts.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - flashcards


Finish Star of the Week poster.

Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Thank you to those who have already filled out the beginning of the year paper work and the bus expectations.  If you have not so, please return it ASAP.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes.  Please remember to mark these minutes on the September Reading Calendar.


Math - Home/Connections pages 1 and 2.  If your child forgot their homework, it is linked on my webpage.  The directions how to find my webpage are located in the Welcome Letter that came home during Open House or the first day of school.  If you need the directions again, please let me know.


Finish Star of the Week poster, if not already done so.

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

It was a great first day of Fourth Grade.  I enjoyed getting to know all my students and look forward to learning more about them as the year goes on.


Please check for beginning of the year paperwork.  Thank you to those who have already filled out and turned in the paperwork from the office - found in the manila envelopes.  Students who ride the bus were also given information today.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes.  Please remember to fill this in on the September Reading Calendar that was sent home.

Wednesday, June 6, 2018

Thank you to everyone who donated items for the Classroom Auction.  Each student was able to get at least one item.


Tomorrow is our Playground Showcase at 1:00.  Please join us if you are able.


Friday is an Early Dismissal Day.  Report cards will be coming home with your child on that day.

Monday, June 4, 2018

Tomorrow is our Tom's Acknowledgement and Parent/Child Kickball game.  Please join us at 2:15 for the kickball game if you are able.  Remember to check in at the office before joining us.


Wednesday is our End of the Year Auction.  I am still looking for donations, if there are any treasures at your home you no longer need.


The playgrounds are looking great.  I have a very creative class.  Please come at 1:00 on Thursday to view the playgrounds, if you are interested.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - items for playgrounds.

Friday, June 1, 2018

The Playground Unit is going well and we are beginning to build the playgrounds.  We are having a Playground Showcase on Thursday at 1:00, if you would like to come and look at the creations.


Please remember to look around your house this weekend to see if there are any treasures you are willing to donate to the classroom auction.


Tuesday is the Parent/Student Kickball Game beginning at approximately 2:15. Please check in the office and join us, if you are able.


I will accept May Reading minutes on Monday.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - Items for playgrounds

Thursday, May 31, 2018

We are beginning to build our playgrounds for our Math Unit.  I will supply poster board for a base and building and construction paper.  Any other items your child and partner would like to use for their playground they need to bring from home.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - items for playground


Spelling Bee tomorrow

Wednesday. May 30, 2018

Our End of the Year Auction is next week.  Please remember to donate a few old treasures, if you are able.  This will ensure that everyone is able to purchase something.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Writing - Prepare speech, if not already given


Study for Spelling Bee on Friday

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

We will be having our Annual 4th Grade Spelling Bee.  Friday morning my class will compete against each other.  The 2 finalist will compete against finalist in the other 4th grade classes next week to determine the Spelling Champ for 4th grade.  Every student was given a pack of spelling words today.  They may practice these at home.  They were also given time during Reading today to practice with each other, if they chose.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Writing - Prepare for speech, if not already given.


Math - study for test.  Each student was given the Pre-Assessment to study from.

Thursday, May 24, 2018

Speeches are continuing to go well.  Please make sure that your child has all their materials on their speech day.


We are beginning our "Building a Playground " unit for Math.  Student pairs should be ready to design their own playground and begin building them later next week.  I will supply construction paper.  Anything else they would like to use as part of their design they will need to bring themselves.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Writing - practice speeches


Social Studies - State Symbols posters are due Friday


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 147-148

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Tomorrow is our Heritage Hill field trip.  I reminded students who have turned in their slips and lunch forms, so far.  We will be outside, so please have your child dress for the weather.  They will be wearing a Clovis shirt over their existing shirt, unless they wear a Clovis shirt from home.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Writing - Prepare Speeches


Social Studies - State Symbol Poster due Friday


Math - study flashcards

Monday, May 21, 2018

Tomorrow should be a great day for a Track and Field Meet.  Please join us, if you are able.  The meet will start at approximately 9:00 and ends at 11:30.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Writing - practice speech


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections pages 145-146.  Students were given time today to work on this.

Friday, May 18, 2018

Permission slips for the City Wide Track Meet and Heritage Hill have been sent home again for those who have not turned them in.  I have also attached them to an email, in case your child does not bring them home.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Writing - Practice speech


Math - study flashcards

Thursday, May 17, 2018

Less than half the class has turned in permission slips/lunch forms for the Track and Field Meet and permission slips/money/lunch forms for Heritage Hill.  If your child has not turned these in, please have them do so ASAP.   The lunch department needs an accurate number of "Lunch to Go" orders for purchasing purposes.


We begin demonstration speeches tomorrow.  Please make sure that you have checked the schedule sent home so that your child is prepared, with all necessary materials, on the day of their speech.  Please join us, if possible.


We have finished MAP testing today.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Science - study for Cells Quiz tomorrow


Math - study flashcards

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

A second permission slip was sent home for the City Wide Track Meet. The slips were due yesterday.  Please get them turned in ASAP so that your child can attend the meet.


Permission slips, money and lunch forms for Heritage Hill are due on Friday.


No School tomorrow due to Staff In-service


MAP Math test will be Thursday afternoon.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Writing - Prepare speech


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 143-144

Monday, May 14, 2018

Students are making progress on their Demonstration Speeches.  Please make sure that you check the schedule from last week and talk to your child about their speech so that they have everything they need on the day they are presenting.


Tomorrow we will be taking the Reading portion of the MAP test.  Please make sure that your child is well rested so that they can do their best.


Permission slip and lunch forms are due this week for the City Wide Track Meet.


Permission slips, money and lunch forms are due this week for the Heritage Hill Field Trip.


There is no school on Wednesday due to Teacher In-service.


Thursday we will be taking the Math portion of the MAP test.


Homework:


Reading  - read 20 minutes


Writing - Prepare speech


Math - study flashcards

Friday, May 11, 2018

Reminder slips went home for the Heritage Hill Field Trip.  Money, permission slips and lunch forms are not due until Friday, May 18.


We are doing the Reading portion of the MAP test on Tuesday afternoon.  Please make sure that your child is well rested so that they do their best.


The schedule for Demonstration Speeches went home today.  Let me know if you have any questions.


May Reading Calendars are being sent home today.  Sorry for the delay.




Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Writing - Prepare Speech


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections 141-142.  Students were given time to work on this at school.

Thursday, May 10, 2018

This year permission slips are needed to walk to the City Wide Track meet.  These are being sent home today and are due by Monday, May 14.  Please look for them in your child's backpack.


Everyone picked out a demonstration speech time today.  I will send home a schedule so that you know when your child is doing their speech.  Please join us, if you are able.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Writing - Prepare speech


Math - study flashcards

Wednesday, May 9, 2018

We watched videos of demonstration speeches today so your child has an idea of what they are expected to do.  They were told that they need to practice, practice, practice.  Practice in front of parents, siblings, pets, stuffed animals or even in front of a mirror.  They all will be nervous but those who practice have the easiest time in front of the class.


For the City Wide Track Meet they are trying something different this year.  We will be eating lunch at Calder Stadium.  If you would like your child to have the school make them a Lunch to Go, please fill out the form that was sent home today and return it by Thursday, March 17.  These lunches will be delivered to Calder. Otherwise, your child can bring their own lunch that day.


Events for next week:


Tuesday, May 15 - MAP Reading test in the afternoon
Wednesday, May 16 - No School, Staff Development
Thursday, May 17 - MAP Math test in the afternoon.
Friday - Heritage Hill permission slip, money and lunch forms due.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Writing - Have a demonstration speech topic picked out for tomorrow


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 139-140

Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Information went home today regarding our Demonstration Speech Unit.  We will begin the unit tomorrow  Students will pick out a speech date on Thursday and I will send home that schedule.  Speeches will begin on Friday, May 18.




Homework:


Reading = read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Monday, May 7, 2018

Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards


Guidance - Homework due May 8.

Wednesday, May 2, 2018

I will be gone on Thursday and Friday, so there will not be a blog.  I have already linked Friday's math homework to my webpage.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 135-136


Guidance - Homework due May 8.

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Information went home today regarding the End of the Year Tom's Acknowledgement/Kickball Game. Since this is an acknowledgement certain criteria must be met to participate.  Your child has been made aware of the information also and realize that strikes began today at 11:05. Please read the information carefully. Every year there are unfortunately students who can't go.  If you have any questions, please let me know. 


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards


Guidance - Homework due May 8.  Students know that this counts towards the acknowledgement.  If they lost their homework assignment, they will need to see Mr. Wayland for a new copy.

Monday, April 30, 2018

Congratulations to my class.  They won the Earth Day Poster Contest for 4th grade.  We received 10 extra minutes and Freezee Pops as a prize.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 133-134


Guidance - Homework due May 8.

Friday, April 27, 2018

We finished our final section of the Forward Test today.  Thank you for all your support in making sure that your child was here at school for our testing days.  Children tend to do better when they take the test with their class, instead of having to find a time to make it up.  We still have the District MAP Reading and MAP Math tests coming up in a few weeks.  I will let you know when those have been scheduled.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards


Guidance - Homework due May 8

Thursday, April 26, 2018

We will take our final Forward Test tomorrow morning. Please make sure that your child is well rested so that they can do their best.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards


Guidance - Homework due May 8

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

We will be taking our final Forward Test Friday morning.  Please make sure that your child is well rested so that they can do their best.


Letters regarding this year's talent show went home today.  Your child MUST have a signed permission from you in order to try out.  Please read the letter for more details.


Information regarding our Heritage Hills Field Trip went home today.  This is a trip that we do NOT take chaperones.  Please check the note for further information.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math  - study flashcards


Guidance - Homework due May 8.

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

We have the math portions of the Forward Test on Wednesday afternoon and Friday morning.  Please make sure that your child is well rested so that they can do their best.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards


Guidance - Career Interview due May 8.

Friday, April 20, 2018

I will be gone on Monday, so there will not be a blog.


We will take the Math portions of the Forward Test on Wednesday afternoon and Friday morning.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study for test on Tuesday.  Each student was given the Unit 6 Pre-Assessment to take home and practice for the upcoming test.  We did work on a few questions together at school.

Thursday, April 19, 2018

I wanted to compliment my students on their outstanding behavior at the Milwaukee Brewers game.  They represented Clovis in a respectful manner.  I also wanted to thank the chaperones.  This trip would not be possible without responsible parents helping out.


If anyone has any Brewer Field Trip pictures that they would like to have included in the yearbook, please remember to send them to me this evening through my school email.  Tomorrow is the deadline for submitting yearbook pictures and I would like to get as many pictures as possible.




Because of the Snow Day last Monday, "Wearing Blue to Support Autism" has been moved to this Monday, April 23.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 129-130

Friday, April 13, 2018

April is Autism Awareness Month.  On Monday students can wear blue in support of children in our school who are on the Autism Spectrum.


There is no school on Tuesday because of Teacher In-Service


Wednesday is the Milwaukee Brewers game. 


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Thursday, April 12, 2018

A reminder note was sent home regarding the Brewers game about times, etc.  Attached to the note are the security policies from the Brewers website.  Please read over the front and back so that your child does not bring something that is prohibited.


There is no school on Tuesday because of Teacher In-service.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Language - Study for Suffix quiz on Friday


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 127 - 128

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Students do not have school on Tuesday, April 17 because of Teacher In-service.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Please make sure that your child has headphones or ear buds at school for Friday's testing.  We will be taking the Listening portion of the Forward Test.


Permission slips and money for the Brewers Game is due Friday, if you have not already turned it in.


The Milwaukee Brewers game is Wednesday, April 18.  Please make sure that your child has a ride home for that evening because we will be arriving back around 5:45 pm.  Today I discussed what the expectations are and what the Brewers will allow in the stadium.  You can find this information on the Brewers website under security or we will be sending the information home later this week.  Students will  be allow to bring money for the concession stand, if you would like to send some but they are NOT allowed to go into the gift shops.  They are also not allowed to share money or share food that they bought from the concession stand.  If you have any questions or concerns, please email me.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Language - study for prefix quiz on Friday.


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections pages 125 - 126.

Monday, April 9, 2018

We will be taking the Listening portion of the Forward Test on Friday.  All students MUST have headphones or ear buds at school in order to take this test.


Box Tops are due tomorrow for the school wide competition.  Thank you to those who have already donated box tops.


Brewers permission slips and money are due Friday, if you have not already turned in those things.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Language - Study for Suffix Quiz on Friday


Math - study flashcards

Friday, April 6, 2018

Reminder Field Trip forms were sent home today for anyone who needs to turn permission slips and/or money.


Forms for Family Night at the Timber Rattlers game went home today.  I only had 2 students who returned their March Reading Minutes calendar - so they are the only one who are receiving a free ticket.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

We are taking the Writing portion of the Forward Test tomorrow morning.  Please make sure that your child is well rested so that they can do their best.


We are beginning a writing unit on Historical Informational Text.  Your child has picked a topic specific to immigration.  They may bring research from home, if they want to.


Brewer permission slips and money are due on Friday, April 13.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections pages 123-124.  Many students may be done because they were given time to work on it today.

Wednesday, April 4, 2018

We will take the Writing portion of the Forward Test Friday morning.  Please make sure that your child is well rested so that they can do their best.


The Box Top competition will last through April 10. 


The Brewer Game Field Trip is only 10 school days away.  Permission slips and money are due by Friday, April 13th.  I will send reminder slips home on Friday, if you have not turned both of these things in.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Corey the Dribbler will be performing at the Menasha High School Auditorium at 6:30 tonight.  I hope to see you there.


We will be taking the Writing portion of the Forward Test on Friday morning.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Writing - bring information for essay tomorrow


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 121 - 122

Monday, April 2, 2018

Please join us for Corey the Dribbler on Tuesday from 6:30 - 7:15 at the Menasha High School Auditorium.  Get there early to get a good seat because all the elementary schools have been invited.


I will accept March Reading Calendars tomorrow.  Remember with the completed calendar comes the Timber Rattler Incentives.


The Box Top contest has started today and will end April 10.  Please send in any box tops that you have.


Homework:


Reading - Read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Spring Break is next week.


We have Forward Testing in the morning and afternoon tomorrow, then we will be done for the week.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Language - Study for prefix quiz on Friday


Math - study flashcards

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

I sent home examples of the multiplication strategies that we have been using at school to solve problems.  This is your copy to keep at home, in case questions arise during homework time.


Forward Testing went well today.  Donations for a class snack are still being accepted, if your child is able to bring something.


Homework:


Reading - Read 20 minutes


Language - study for Prefix Quiz on Friday


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 117 - 118

Monday, March 19, 2018

Tomorrow we start Forward Testing.  A test schedule has been sent home with your child today.  We will be testing on Tuesday, Wednesday and twice on Thursday.  We would like to have a class snack to give the students something special during testing.  Donations of Cheerios, Chex, Goldfish, plain M&M's, raisins, pretzels, etc are appreciated. The special snack will happen as long as we have food to share.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes
Language - Study for Prefix Quiz on Friday.  Students were given a study guide today to take home. They must get a proficient on the quiz or they will retake it until they do.




Math - study flashcards

Friday, March 16, 2018

Forward Testing will start Tuesday morning.  A letter will be coming home on Monday with all the Forward Testing dates for my class.  We try to have a group snack to give students something a little special for testing.  If you would like to donate Cheerios, Chex, marshmallows, raisins, M&Ms, etc. for the snack mixture, it would be greatly appreciated.  Please remember that there is a peanut allergy in class.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Language - Idiom pages due Monday, if not already turned in.


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections 115 - 116.  Students were given time to work on this in class today.

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 113-114

Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Parent/Teacher conferences are on Thursday for parents who received a blue invitation.  I will put a reminder note of your time in your child's agenda tomorrow.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math  - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 111-112

Monday, March 12, 2018

Wednesday will be the Human Growth and Development Talk.  Please have your child turn in the slip with your option, if they have not already done so.


Your child will need headphones or ear buds by Wednesday so that they can practice the Listening portion of the Forward Test.  We will begin the Forward Test on Tuesday, March 20.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Friday, March 9, 2018

Human Growth and Development letters are due Wednesday.  Please indicate your option and send it back.


Headphones or ear buds are needed by Wednesday so that your child can practice the Listening portion of the State Test.  We will practice for the test next week and begin the test on Tuesday, March 20 with Science.


Homework:


Reading - read for 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Thursday, March 8, 2018

Notes went home today for the Human Growth and Development Talk that will take place next week.  Please read over the note and return it with your option for your child to attend or for your child not to attend the talk.  All the 4th grade boys will go to Mr. Viotto's room and all the 4th grade girls will go to Mrs. Borowski's room for the presentation.


Headphones or ear buds are needed for next Wednesday so that your child can practice for the Listening portion of the state test.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Thursday is an Early Release Day.  Bag lunches will be available if you would like to purchase one.  You can also send a lunch to school for your child to eat.


Please make sure that your child has headphones or ear buds at school before Wednesday.  We will be practicing the listening portion of the Forward Test - the State Test -  and they MUST have headphones/ear buds to do this.  They will also need these when we take the actual Forward Test.


I had a meeting during Math time today, so the Unit 5 test will be given on Friday.  This will give your child more time to practice and study.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Thursday is an Early Release Day.  Your child will have the opportunity to purchase a bag lunch from the school, if you would like.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Study for test

Monday, March 5, 2018

Parent/Teacher Conferences are for the parents who received pink invitations.  If your child had their Agenda at school, I wrote a reminder of your time for you.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 109 - 110.  This is one of the rare times that students will have back-to-back nights with Math homework.

Tuesday, February 27, 2018

We began "Dust Bowl" today.  Students learned many new and interesting facts about this time period.


Tomorrow is Mismatch Day.


Please remember to return your Parent/Teacher Conference RSVP.


I will be gone on Thursday to a meeting.  There will not be a blog.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 105-106

Monday, February 26, 2018

We will begin watching the movie "Dust Bowl" tomorrow.  Please make sure that your child has their permission slip turned is so that they can watch the movie from the beginning.  There is a lot of great background information for your child to see.


Thank you to those who turned in their Parent/Teacher Conference RSVP.  Please do so as soon as possible, especially if you can't make your time.  I have limited time slots to reschedule.


Tuesday is Pajama Day


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Friday, February 23, 2018

Monday is Crazy Hair Day for Read Across America Week.


Please remember to send back the movie permission slip, if you have not already done so.  We will begin watching "Dust Bowl" on Tuesday.


If you are interested in chaperoning for the Milwaukee Brewers game, I need to know by Monday.  We will be picking chaperone names on Monday.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Writing - books due Monday


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 103 -104

Thursday, February 22, 2018

A slip is being sent home today asking for permission for your child to be able to watch PG movies.  Although the note talks about Acknowledgements, the main purpose of the note is for your child to watch a movie about the Dust Bowl.  We are beginning a unit on Historical Fiction.  Students will be able to pick an era to study with a book club in class, but as a whole class we will be studying the Dust Bowl. We are going to use the movie to build background information for the unit.  If you are interested in looking up the movie it is called "The Dust Bowl" by Ken Burns.  We will begin watching the movie on Tuesday, so permission slips must be turned in by this day for your child to begin watching the movie.


Next week the school will be celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday with dress-up days connected to his books.  A note was sent home regarding the theme for each day.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Writing - books due Monday


Math - study flashcards

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Chaperone names are due on Monday.  If you are interested in chaperoning please let me know through an email, a note in your child's agenda or a note on the permission slip.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Writing - Fortunately, Unfortunately books due Monday


Math - study flashcards

Monday, February 19, 2018

I hope that everyone got home safely on this weather afternoon.


Homework:




Reading - read 20 minutes


Math  - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 101-102

Friday, February 16, 2018

Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Thursday, February 15, 2018

I sent home a "Naming Polygons" paper today.  This can be kept at home to use as a resource - there is a copy in their Math books to use at school.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Writing - have baseball essay ready to type tomorrow


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections 99-100

Wednesday, Friday 14, 2018

Friday is the School Dance.  I hope to see everyone there.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Students have earned bringing electronics to tomorrow's Valentine Party.  If a student does not bring an electronic from home, they can use a school Chrome Book.


Tomorrow is group picture day.  If your child belongs to Cub Scouts, Girls Scouts, etc or participated in a sport, please have them bring their uniform tomorrow.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 95 - 97.  Students were given time to work on this in class.

Monday, February 12, 2018

Our Valentine's Party will be on Wednesday from 2:30 - 3:30.  I will be supplying ice cream.  Your child may bring something to go with the ice cream if they would like - toppings, cookies, etc.  Thank you for the sprinkles and chocolate syrup that we have already received.


Wednesday is group picture day at Clovis.  If your child belongs to a group such as boy scouts, girls scouts or participates in a sport, please have them bring their uniform for the picture.


Friday is the school dance from 6 - 8 pm.  Information regarding this is coming home today.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Writing - we are sharing our biographies with the class tomorrow.  If your child is not finished with their famous person, it should be brought home to finish this evening.


Math - study flashcards

Friday, February 9, 2018

Information went home today regarding the Milwaukee Brewers Baseball on Wednesday, April 18. Please check the packet for deadlines, especially for those who wish to chaperone.  If you are thinking about chaperoning please do your Volunteer Background Check ASAP so it is back before we pick chaperones.  The office can help you with the address for the Volunteer Background check - everything is done online but it can take 2 - 3 weeks before you get an email indicating you have passed the background check.  We need this email or your volunteer card for you to join us.


Next week is Screen Free Week.  Information regarding this went home a few weeks ago.  Please consider attending one or all the events planned.  The week ends with the Annual School Dance, which is free to everyone.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Writing - Biographies due Monday


Math - study flashcards

Thursday, Febrary 8, 2018

😊I am declaring tomorrow Blue and Gold Day although I heard rumors that there may be students wearing Red and White


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Writing - Biographies are due Monday


Math -  study flashcards
Home/Connections page 93-93.  Students were given time to work on this in class.


   

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

With Baseball Spring Training starting in a week, the Fourth Grade Team has begun to plan our field trip to a Milwaukee Brewers game.  If you are interested in chaperoning for the game, you must have a cleared Background Check done before you will even be entered in the drawing for chaperones.  You can contact the office or your child can get a business card from the office with the web address for the Background Check - everything is done online.  You must do a new Background Check this year, even if you have done them in the past.  It will take at least 2 - 3 weeks to get back a confirmation email that your background check has cleared and another 2 - 3 weeks to get your Volunteer Card in the mail. This Background Check will be good for three years.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Writing - the due date for Biographies has been moved to Monday


Math - study flashcards

Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Math Night is Thursday, February 8.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Writing - Published biographies are due Friday


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 91-92. 

Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Math Night is February 8


There is No School on Friday, February 2 and Monday, February 5


January Reading Minutes are due Thursday


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 89-90.  Students were given time to work on this.

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Math Night is February 8.


There is no school on Friday, February 2 and Monday, February 5.


January Reading Minutes are due on Thursday.


We are beginning our Biography Unit for Writing. Each student chose a Wisconsin Famous person from a list.  Ask your child what they have already learned about their Wisconsin person.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Monday, January 29, 2018

There is no school on Friday, February 2 and Monday, February 5.


We are starting Math Unit 5 tomorrow.  The unit will focus on geometry and measurement, including using a protractor.  A family letter was sent home today describing the unit.


Math Night is Thursday, February 8.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Friday, January 26, 2018

Report cards were sent home today. 


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Study for test using the pre-assessment.  We worked on part of this at school today.


Test will be on Monday.

Thursday, January 25, 2018

Report cards will be sent home tomorrow.  In addition to the report card, the envelope contains a page of school dates, and a family information sheet that may or may not need updating.  Also, if your child has any overdue library books a note is included. 


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 87-88.  This is one of the rare times that homework is given on back-to-back nights.

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Monday, January 22, 2018

Today begins the second semester of the school year.  Look for report cards for first semester to come home on Friday.


I am chaperoning for the Wisconsin Herd Basketball Game on Wednesday, so there will not be a blog.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connection page 83-84.  Students were given time to work on this assignment.

Thursday, January 18, 2018

We are taking the MAP Reading test tomorrow morning.  Please make sure that your child is well rested so that they can do their best.


Friday is an Early Release Day.  Students will be dismissed at 12:00.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

We will be taking the MAP Reading test on Friday morning.  Please make sure that your child is well rested so that they can do their best. 


Friday will be an early dismissal day.  Students may purchase a bag lunch from school or bring a lunch from home, if you wish.


Book Orders went home today.  They are due by January 26, if you would like to purchase anything.


Names are being drawn after school today and announced tomorrow for the winner's of the Wisconsin Herd Basketball Game Acknowledgement.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 81-82

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

We will take the MAP Reading test on Friday morning.  Please make sure that your child is well rested so that they can do their best.


Friday is an Early Dismissal Day.  Students will have the opportunity to order a bag lunch from school or bring one from home, if you would like.


Students were reminded of the Winter Clothing rules today. 

1.  You must wear a coat when you are outside during the winter.  Jackets are not to be removed until you get back to your coat hook.

2.  If you want to play in the snow, you must wear snow pants and boots.

3. If the blacktop is snowy or slushy, you must wear boots.  If you do not have your boots and the blacktop is snowy and slushy, you will not be allowed to run around during recess.  You will need to stay near the wall. 

4. There is no sliding on the ice and of course no snowball throwing. 

If students do not have the clothing that is needed, the lost and found is not an option for obtaining what they need.

If you have any questions regarding these rules, please let me know.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards

Monday, January 15, 2018

We are taking the MAP Math test tomorrow after lunch.  Please make sure that your child is well rested so that they can do their best.  We will be taking the MAP Reading on Friday morning.


Cougar Paws will be drawn on Wednesday after school to see who will be attending the Herd Basketball Game on January 24.  The winning names will be announced on Thursday morning and those students will be bringing home a permission slip.  Good luck to all my students.  They have been working hard to earn Cougar Paws.


There is an Early Dismissal on Friday.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Friday, January 12, 2018

There will be MAP Math testing on Tuesday morning.  Please make sure that your child is well rested so that they can do their best.


There will be an Early Dismissal on Friday.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 79-80

Thursday, January 11, 2018

We will be MAP testing next week.  We will take the Math test on Tuesday after lunch and the Reading test Friday morning.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Writing - We are finishing our Opinion Writing Unit tomorrow.  Students are allowed to bring a book or internet information on a subject that they have a strong opinion about. 


Math - study flashcards

Tuesday, January 9, 2017

Students do not have school on Wednesday due to Teacher In-service.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 77-78.  Students had time to work on homework in Math class today.  Some were able to finish.

Monday, January 8, 2018

Teacher In-service on Wednesday - No School for students


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Friday, January 5, 2018

Information came home today regarding recorders for Music Class. 


There is no school on Wednesday due to Teacher In-service


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 75-76

Thursday, January 4, 2018

Students have been working hard to earn Cougar Paws for a chance to participate in a special Acknowledgement in January.  The Wisconsin Herd, a minor league team for the Milwaukee Bucks, has graciously invited Clovis Grove Elementary to Education Day on January 24.  10 lucky students from each grade level will be picked, via a raffle, to earn a chance to go.  There will be a basketball game held at 11:00, so we will be back in time for dismissal.  The Wisconsin Herd has donated the tickets and a lunch for each student who wins.  Names will be drawn on January 17 and permission slips will be given out on that day for the lucky winners.  I will be chaperoning the Acknowledgement so I hope many students in my room are picked.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Wednesday, January 3, 2018

On Friday students will be finishing their Literary Essay on a book of their choice.  If your child can log into Google Classroom at home, ask to read it.  We will begin a few days of Compare and Contrast Essays on Monday.


We have learned four different strategies of addition.  Your child may use any of the strategies that work best for them.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 73-74

Tuesday, January 2, 2018

Welcome back after what I hope was a relaxing break.


If the temperature or wind chill is below 0, students have indoor recess.


I will still accept December Reading Minutes.  If  your child lost their calendar just jot a note in their agenda or write me an email that they read their 400 minutes for the month.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards