Friday, December 20, 2019

I hope that everyone has a wonderful and safe Winter Break.  See you in 2020.

Thank you to everyone who donated food/drinks for our Winter Celebration.  We had plenty and a nice variety, so everyone got something they enjoyed.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - practice flashcards

Thursday, December 19, 2019

The "Holiday Surprises" are coming home today.  Please be careful with them, as they are breakable.

We are having our Winter Celebration tomorrow afternoon.  Your child may bring a treat for the class, if  they would like.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - practice flashcards

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - practice flashcards

Monday, December 16, 2019

We will be spending the majority of tomorrow morning at Menasha High School practicing for the Winter Concert.


The Winter Concert is tomorrow night at 6:00.  Students may arrive at 5:45 and our class will be in Room 114.


If your child has not already done so, please have them bring in $2 for a surprise that we made last week.  The surprise will be coming home at the end of this week.  The $2 is to cover supplies.


If your child has not brought back their permission slip to watch PG movies at school, a reminder was sent home today.  We have earned an Acknowledgement Movie to watch during our Winter Party on Friday but we must have your permission for your child to watch a PG movie.  Also after Winter Break we will begin studying mythology and we watch "Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief" as a way to end that unit.  This is a PG movie.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 67-68

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Reminder that the Madison Field Trip is Friday.  Please make sure that your child packs a lunch if they did not order a lunch from school.  They may bring electronics if the volume can be turned to 0 or if they have head phones/ear buds.  Pictures can be taken but games are not allowed to be played at the Capital Building.




A permission slip went home today regarding PG movies in the classroom.  District policy is that Elementary classrooms can only watch G rated movies unless the classroom teacher gets parental/guardian permission to show a PG movie.  My class has earned over 150 Cougar Paws and will be watching an Acknowledgement movie during our Winter Party.  We also will be studying Mythology after Winter Break and we show "Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief" as a end of the unit activity.


Each student is asked to bring $2 for a surprise that will be coming home next week.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards
Practice for Unit Test tomorrow.  We worked on this together as a class but there are a few problems that still can be done at home for practice on the unit pre-test.

Monday, December 9, 2019

There is No School for students on Tuesday because of Teacher In-service.

Friday is our Madison trip.  If your child did not order a School Lunch to Go, please make sure that they bring a lunch.  Electronic devices are allowed as long as the volume can be set to 0 or your child has headphones/ear buds.  Students may take picture in the State Capital Building but game playing is not allowed.

Students are asked to bring $2 for a special surprise that they will bring home next week.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 65-66

Wednesday, December 4, 2019

November Reading Minutes are due by Friday.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 63-64

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

November Reading Minutes will be accepted until Friday.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - practice flashcards

Monday, December 2, 2019

Family Chains should be coming home today.  We had about an hour to work on them in class.  Students who did not finish brought home their slips to complete the chain at home.

November Reading Minute Calendars are due and will be accepted until Friday.  If you have misplaced or lost the calendar you can write me an email or a note in your child's agenda that they read their 400 minutes for the month.

Homework:

Reading - Read 20 minutes

Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 61-62

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

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

A family chain activity was sent home today.  Please look over the instructions and send it back by Monday with a bag to bring the chain home in.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - practice flashcards.

Friday, November 22, 2019

I will be gone on Monday, so there will not be a blog.  But I will link the math homework to my web page.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - practice flashcards

Thursday, November 21, 2019

Tomorrow is Bluejay Day in honor of the Menasha Football Team going to State and hopefully coming home as Champs.

Homework:

Reading - Read 20 minutes

Math - practice flashcards

Social Studies - Test for Mrs. Borowski tomorrow.

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Thursday and Friday will be Bluejay Days.  The Menasha Football team will be coming to Clovis tomorrow at 1:15 so that they can parade around the school and we can wish them well.  Clovis will have the football game on the Smart Boards on Friday morning.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 57-58

Social Studies - study for a test in Mrs. Borowski's room that will be given on Friday.

Monday, November 18, 2019

There are many exciting things planned for the Menasha Bluejays Football Team and they head off to state this week. Please check the MJSD website for days, times and locations.

I am sending home reminder packets for students who have not yet returned their forms and/or money for the Madison Field Trip.  The forms/money are not due until Wednesday, November 27.  The deadline for chaperones has passed.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 55-56.  We did the challenge together as a class.

Thursday, November 14, 2019

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - practice flashcards'
Home/Connections page 53-54.  We did the Challenge 4a and 4b together as a class. They can cross off 4c.

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

There is no school tomorrow for students because of teacher in-service.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - practice flashcards

Monday, November 11, 2019

Book Orders are being sent home today.  Orders are due on November 22, if you would like to purchase anything.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page51 -52.  Students were given time in class to work on this - some may have finished.

Friday, November 8, 2019

Wear white on Monday, if possible, for the Veteran's Day Assembly.

Per the Parent Handbook students must have jacket, gloves/mittens, hat, boot and (snow pants/snow suit to go on the playground) for outdoor recess.  All students are required to go out for recess.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - practice flashcards

Thursday, November 7, 2019

The chaperone for the Madison Field Trip will be picked tomorrow.  If you have not sent in the chaperone form, please do so by tomorrow or email me.

Monday is the Veteran's Day Assembly, please have your child wear white - if possible.

We are beginning fractions in our new math unit.  A family letter was sent home earlier this week talking about this topic.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - practice flashcards

Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Monday is the Veteran's Day Assembly.  Please have your child wear white, if possible.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 49-50

Social Studies - Map test on Thursday

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Tomorrow is Hats on for Veterans.  For a $1 donation to Old Glory Honor Flights your child may wear a hat for the day.

Information came home today about the Veteran's Day Assembly on Monday.  Fourth grade wears the color white.

October Reading Minutes are due by Thursday.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - practice flashcards

Social Studies - Map test on Thursday

Monday, November 4, 2019

The deadline to put your name into the drawing for being a chaperone for the Madison Field Trip is Friday.  Please remember that you must have a Volunteer Background Check done and cleared at least a week before the trip to attend as a chaperone, if your name is picked.  Background Checks are good for 3 years.  I currently have 6 parents who have volunteered and we will pick one name on Friday.  You will be notified if you are the chaperone or placed on a waiting list.

A Math game - Moolah on My Mind - was sent home today.  Your child can play this at home.  It does not have to be brought back. 

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - practice flashcards
practice for Unit Test tomorrow.  We did a practice test during Math today that your child should be bringing home to study with.

Social Studies - Test on Thursday - Wisconsin cities, landforms, and bodies of water.

Friday, November 1, 2019

I will accept October Reading Minutes until Thursday next week.  If you have misplaced the calendar, you can print one from my web page, you can write a note in your child's agenda that they read their 400 minutes for October, or send me an email.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - practice flashcards

Home/Connections page 43 - 44.  Students were given 30 minutes to work on this in class.  We also did 2a together as a class.  Many students were able to finish their homework in the time given.

Social Studies - Wisconsin cities. land form and waterways test on Thursday.  We constructed a map together in class and each student was given a blank map to take home to study from.

Thursday, October 31, 2019

Thank you to everyone who donated a treat for our Halloween Party.  I appreciate your kindness and generosity.

October Reading Minutes are due tomorrow.  November Reading Calendars were sent home   If you lost or misplaced your October Calendar, there is one that you can print from my web page, you can write a note in your child's agenda that they read their 400 minutes for the month, or you can send me an email.

Homework:

Happy Halloween

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Fundraiser forms are due tomorrow.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - practice flashcards

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

October Reading Minutes are due on Friday.

Thursday is the Halloween Parade, Halloween Party and Electronics Afternoon.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 41-42

Monday, October 28, 2019

A reminder note was sent today about the School Wide Halloween Parade.

A note was sent today about our classroom Halloween Party.  We are also having an Electronics Afternoon.  Details are in the note.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - practice flashcards.  Now that we are doing multiplication - and will begin division tomorrow - the students who know their facts fluently have a much easier time with these operations.  Students who do not know their facts have a challenge being efficient and accurate on Math workbook pages, homework, checkpoints and assessments.

Avengers Jump Force - Word Work Test will be on Wednesday, November 6
Red Potatoes - Word Work Test will be on Friday, November 8

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - practice flashcards

Writing - think of a Small Moment story for the Post-Assessment on  Monday.  Students will have 30 minutes to draft, write and revise their story.  So they don't want to spend most of the time brainstorming an idea.

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

There is no school on Thursday and Friday for students.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - practice flashcards

Social Studies - Map test on Wednesday

Writing - Think of a Small Moment Story to write about on Monday. Students will be taking the Post- Assessment for writing and will have 30 minutes to complete their story.

Monday, October 21, 2019

There is no school for students on Thursday and Friday.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math -practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 35-36

Social Studies - Map Quiz on Wednesday

Friday, October 18, 2019

Parent/Teacher Conferences are on Monday for the blue invitations.  I put a reminder in your child's agenda if you are scheduled for Monday.

There is no school on Thursday or Friday for students.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - practice flashcards

Social Studies - Wisconsin, Surrounding Land Forms and Water Quiz on Wednesday.  We took a practice quiz today so students will know which items were easy for them and which were tricky and need more concentration.

Thursday, October 17, 2019

There is No School for students on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25. 

Permission slips for the Madison Field Trip went home today.  Please take note of the deadlines, especially if you would like to be a chaperone.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 33-34

Social Studies - we will have a test on Wednesday for Wisconsin, surrounding states and bodies of water.  We completed a map together as a class and I sent home a blank map for your child to study from.

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Parent/ Teacher Conferences will be held tomorrow for the pink invitations.  If your child has a conference scheduled tomorrow I wrote a reminder of the time in their agenda.  Conferences are limited to 20 minutes per student so that all teachers can keep on schedule.  Blue invitations will be on Monday.

Permission slips for the Madison Field Trip will be sent home tomorrow.  The trip is scheduled for Friday, December 13.  Each class will be allowed to take one chaperone.  Please remember you must have a Volunteer Background Check cleared to be a chaperone. The background check is good for 3 years. 

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - practice flashcards

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday for parents who received the pink invitation.  Conferences for the blue invitations will be held on Monday.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 31-32

Potato Tornadoes received their Word Work list yesterday.  The test will be Monday, October 28.

Friday, October 11, 2019

Homework

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards

Red Potatoes received their Word Work Words today.  Their test is October 23.

Thursday, October 10, 2019

Friday is Blue Jay Day for Spirit Week.  It is also Clovis Night at the Blue Jay Game.  Hope to see you there.

We will be leaving Clovis Grove at 9:40 tomorrow for the Avi presentation at Menasha High School and returning around 11:20.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 27-29

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Thursday is 80s Day for Spirit Week.

Thank you to the parents who have sent back the permission slip for the Avi field trip on Friday.  If your child has not brought back the slip, I have sent home a reminder slip for you.

Thank you also for the parents who sent back their Parent/Teacher Conference Invitation.  If you have not sent yours back, please do so ASAP.

We have begun Word Work groups.  Please check with your child so that you know which group they are in.  We will do Word Work on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.  Tuesday and Thursday will be working on Language Skills, as a classs.  There are 5 days of activities and the sixth day is the Word Work Test.  Today I began with the  Avengers Jump Force Group.  There test will be on October 20.  Each member of the group was given a sorting sheet and answer key to take home today so that they can practice at home.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - practice flashcards

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Parent/Teacher Conference Invitations were sent home today.  Please look over the date and time and let me know ASAP if you can attend.

Thank you to those who have already turned in the permission slip to attend the Avi presentation at Menasha High School.  If you have not done so, please sign and return this form with your child ASAP. The presentation is Friday and every child must have a permission slip signed/returned to attend.

Wednesday is Class Color Day for Spirit Week.  Fourth grade will be wearing blue.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 25-26.

Monday, October 7, 2019

We have been given the opportunity to listen to the author, Avi, speak at Menasha High School on Friday.  Permission slips were sent home today.  For your child to attend, they must bring back the permission slip.

We had a practice intruder drill today.  Information came home with your child from Mrs. Richter.

Tuesday is Mismatch Day for Spirit Week.

If you have not already turned in your blue ticket form, and would like free tickets for your family to Friday's Bluejay Football Game you must turn in that form by Wednesday.  There are NO free tickets at the game.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - practice flashcards

Friday, October 4, 2019

If you ordered school pictures they were sent home today.

Monday is Logo T-Shirt Day for Spirit Week.  Students can wear shirts with any school appropriate logo or sayings on it.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 21-24.  The front page is a centimeter ruler that students can assemble if they don't have one to use.

Thursday, Octobedr 3, 2019

Information came home today - on a blue sheet - about next week's Spirit Days.  Your child can participate in some, all or none of these days.

Friday is the last day for September Reading Minutes.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - practice flashcards

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

We have begun Word Work this week.  We are learning/reviewing the sorts this week together as a class.  After that we will break up into Word Work groups.  Mrs. Leneau and I will both be teaching groups, so students will get more individual instruction.

September Reading Minutes will be accepted through Friday for your child to receive a Pizza Hut certificate and $500 Cougar Cash.  If you misplaced the September Calendar you can print one from my web page, write a note in your child's agenda that they read their 400 minutes for the month, or send me an email.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - practice flashcards

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

September Reading Minutes are due. I will accept them until Friday, for your child to receive the Pizza Hut Certificate and $500 Cougar Cash.  If you misplaced September Reading Calendar you may print on off my webpage, write a note in your child's agenda or email me that your child read their 400 minutes.

October Reading Minute Calendars went home yesterday.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - practice flashcards

Friday, September 27, 2019

I will be at a training on Monday so there will not be a blog.  We are very fortunate that Mr. Parker will be the substitute.  Many of you met Mr. Parker at Open House night.  Mr. Parker will be the intern in my classroom full-time starting after Winter Break.  This will be a great opportunity for the students.

We are learning about mapping in Social Studies.  Your child should be bringing home a Latitude and Longitude worksheet that we have worked on this week.

September Reading Minutes will be due on Tuesday.  Students who turn in their Reading Minute Calendar, signed by a parent/guardian and on time, will receive $500 Cougar Cash and a Pizza Hut Book-it Coupon for a free personal pan pizza.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - practice flashcards

Thursday, September 26, 2019

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 13-14

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

There is No School tomorrow because of Teacher In-service.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards

Monday, September 23, 2019

I am sending home the multiplication strategies that your child may find helpful until they are able to memorize the facts 0 - 10.  These are strategies that they learned last year so it should be a review.

There is No School on Wednesday because of Teacher In-service.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 11 - 12

Friday, September 20, 2019

It had been a great week of learning about sportsmanship and having fun.  May the best team win on Saturday.  Please check out the Menasha School District Facebook Page when you have a moment.  You may recognize a face or two.

There is No School for students on Wednesday, September 25 because of Teacher In-service.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - practice flashcards

Thursday, September 19, 2019

I have declared tomorrow Blue and Gold Day. There are rumors though that some people may be wearing Red and White with a W on their shirt :)

We saw a presentation today about the After Beat program.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 9-10

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

I sent home a list of strategies for the multiplication facts of 0, 1, 2, 3 , 5, and 10.  These should be a review of what students learned last year.

On Thursday students will be attending a presentation for the AfterBeat Music program.  They will see and learn about the instruments that they are eligible to play and bring home further information if you are interested in having your child participate in this after school activity.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - practice flashcards

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

We will take the Reading portion of the I Ready Test tomorrow afternoon.  Please make sure that your child is well rested so that they can do their best.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 7-8.  Students were given 25 minutes to work on this in class, so many were able to complete it.

Monday, September 16, 2019

Wednesday afternoon will be the Reading portion of I Ready.  Please make sure that your child is well rested so that they can do their best.  Many students were able to finish the Math portion this morning.  For those who didn't they will be given WIN time each morning to finish it.  This is not a timed test so students may take as much time as they need to do their best.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards

Friday, September 13, 2019

We will be taking the District Assessment - IReady - next week.  We will be taking the Math portion Monday morning and the Reading portion on Wednesday afternoon. Please make sure that your child is well rested so that they can do their best.  We will take the IReady in Winter and Spring also so that we can look for student growth in those areas.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards

Thursday, September 12, 2019

Information is coming home today about Guidance.  It explains the new curriculum that is being used and gives you links to resources.  There is also a Home Link page that is being sent home.  This is more of a conversation starter and does not need to be returned to school.  We typically have Guidance on Tuesday, but had to make a schedule just for this week.

Picture Day is Friday.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections pages 5-6

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Results from last year's Forward Test are being sent home today.  This is the state testing that students took last spring.  There is also a letter that gives you more resources if you want to look further into the results.

Friday is Picture Day.  All students will have their picture taken for a class photo and yearbook, even if they don't choose a picture package.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

I sent home examples of the Multiplication Strategies that we are currently using in Math.  These should be a review for most students but it is always good for parents to see what we are doing.

Picture Day is Friday.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 3-4.  Each student received a copy and it is also posted on my web page, if needed.

Monday, September 9, 2019

Information came home today about the Dental Sealant program.  Please read the letter carefully and send it back to school if you want your child to participate in the program.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Friday, September 6, 2019

This has been a great first week of Fourth Grade.  I have many respectful, responsible and safe students. I appreciate their patience as we learn new routines and procedures.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math -practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 1-2.  Students were given 25 minutes to work on this in class today.  You can also find this assignment linked on my web page.

Thursday, September 5, 2019

I sent home another packet of Beginning of the Year paperwork for those who still need to bring it in.  Remember those students who bring the paperwork back by Friday will receive an animal eraser incentive from me.  Thanks to the parents who have already had their child turn in those forms.

There are still a few bus students who need to bring back the green rules/procedures sheet. Please have your child return that sheet by tomorrow.

Homework:

Reading - read 20 minutes

Math - study flashcards

Wednesday, Septermber 4, 2019

Today was another great day in Fourth Grade.  We are learning more about classroom routines, procedures and earning lots of Cougar Paws.


Thank you to those who have already filled out the Beginning of the Year paperwork - you received this at Open House or the first day of school in a large, yellow envelope.  There is important information that the school needs in order to keep our records updated.   Any child who returns the paper work by Friday will receive a special animal eraser from me.


If your child rides the bus they received information from Mrs. Richter yesterday.  The green sheet needs to be returned by Friday and the orange sheet can remain at home.  Mrs. Richter will have an acknowledgement for those who return the green sheet by Friday.


Tomorrow is Green and Gold Day, if your child would like to wear something with the color.  I have a few Bears fans who are going to support their team with those colors as well.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes.  September Reading Calendars may stay at home.  They will be due October 1.


Math - study flashcards

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Welcome to Fourth Grade.  I was so excited to begin to get know each of my students as people and not just students.  I look forward to a great year.


Please take some time to look over the beginning of the year paperwork.  I know that a lot comes home the first day but it is important information to get your student off to a great start in 4th grade.


If you ever have any questions or concerns, please email me at fritschs@mjsd.k12.wi.us   I do not look at the email or comments linked to this blog.  That email is for the sole purpose of being able to send out this blog.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards

Friday, June 7, 2019

Year books were passed out today.  We will be signing year books on Monday.  If your child does not have a year book to sign they each were given a Memory Book that has pages for autographs.


Tuesday is an Early Dismissal at 12:00.  Lunch will be served for those students wish to purchase one or they can bring from home, if you would like for them to eat at school.


Report cards and I-Ready test results will be going home on Tuesday with students.

Thursday, June 6, 2019

Friday is the End of the Year Auction


Monday is Year Book signing.  Students who don't have year books were given 4th grade Memory Books that have pages for autographs in them.

Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Thursday is the Tom's Kickball/Acknowledgement.


Friday is the Classroom Acknowledgement.

Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Thursday is Tom's and Kickball.  Please join us at 2:15 for kickball, if you are able.  Remember to check in at the office first.


Friday is the End of the Year Auction.


All the Demonstration Speeches are done.  Students did an outstanding job with these - some of the best we have had in fourth grade.


Check-out the Menasha Joint School District Facebook page.  There are pictures posted of my class for Pizza on the Hill and (soon to come) pictures of students working on their Math Playground Project.

Monday, June 3, 2019

Speeches are continuing to go well.  We have a few tomorrow and Wednesday.


A price list for Tom's should have come home today.  Remember students who are eligible can purchase an ice cream treat, soda OR popcorn.  Please make sure that your child also turns in their permission slip.


May Reading Minutes will be accepted until Friday.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes.  There will not be a June Calendar


Language Arts - practice speeches, if not already given


Math - Home/Connections page 145-146

Friday, May 31, 2019

May Reading Minutes are due on Monday.


Our classroom spelling bee is Monday.


Permission Slips for the Tom's Acknowledgement went home today.  Students were reminded that the expectations for the acknowledgement are still in place until the time we leave to walk to Tom's.  Bringing back a permission slip is not an automatic go - students still need to follow and meet expectations.


Classroom auction is on Friday. As you are spring cleaning this weekend, please look for any items that you would be willing to donate.  Thank you to the families who have already donated.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Language Arts - practice speech, if not already given


Math - practice flashcards

Thursday, May 30, 2019

Tomorrow is Pizza Snack on the Hill and electronics time.


Tomorrow graduating seniors from Menasha High School who were once Clovis Cougars will be coming so that we can wish them well with their future plans and celebrate their success.  Seniors will parade around the school, visit classrooms and enjoy lunch with Clovis students.


Monday is our classroom Spelling Bee to determine the finalists who will compete against the other Fourth Grade classes.


We are continuing to plan our dream playgrounds.  I will supply cardboard for a playground base, construction paper and tape.  Any other items a group would like to use to build their playgrounds need to be brought from home.  All items from home will be returned at the end of the school year.


The Tom's Drive-in Acknowledgement and Kickball game has been scheduled for Thursday, June 6.  A permission slip will be coming home either Friday or Monday.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Language Arts - practice speech, if not already given.


Math - practice for test on Monday.  We began working on a pre-assessment which students should be bringing home to continue practicing on.

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Tomorrow is Clovis Literacy Night at the Public Library from 5:00 - 7:00.  I hope to see you there.


A note went home today about Clovis Snack on the Hill and electronics time on Friday.


Monday is our classroom Spelling Bee.


I am still looking for donations for the Classroom Auction.  Any items would be appreciated.


We are beginning the Playground Unit for Math.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Language Arts - Practice speech - if not already given


Math - practice flashcards

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Thank you to those who have donated items for the Class Auction.  If you have not done so already, any items are appreciated so that each student can get at least one thing with their Cougar Cash.


On Monday we will have our classroom portion of the 4th grade spelling bee.  The top 3 finishers in our class will go on to compete against the top 3 finishers in Mrs. Borowski and Mr. Viotto's classrooms.  Words for the spelling bee were sent home today.


Demonstration Speeches have begun.  Please make sure that you have checked the schedule so that your child is prepared on the day they picked for their speech.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Language Arts - practice speech


Math - practice flashcards

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

The Track and Field Meet was very successful.  Everyone who participated in at least one event received a ribbon to take home today.


Tomorrow is Timber Rattlers and/or Brewers Day to promote Clovis Night at the Timber Rattlers Game.


Tomorrow is the I-Ready Math test after lunch.  Please make sure that your child is well rested so that they can do their best.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Language Arts - Practice Demonstration Speech


Math - practice flashcards

Monday, May 20, 2019

The All City Track Meet is tomorrow.  If your child did not turn in their permission slip, I attached it in an email to you today.


We are taking the I-Ready Math test on Wednesday afternoon.  Please make sure that your child is well rested so that they can do their best.


Demonstration Speeches start on Tuesday, May 28.  Please make sure that you know the date and topic of your child's speech so that they can feel comfortable and do their best.  They should be practicing at home.  Schedules went home last week.


There is NO School on Friday, May 24 due to Teacher In-Service.


There is NO School on Monday, May 27 because of the Memorial Day Holiday.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 141-142

Thursday, May 16, 2019

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


Outstanding job on the Wisconsin Famous Person posters.  I will have them graded by Monday and returned so that your child can bring them home for you to see.


Track and Field Meet Tuesday at Calder Stadium starting at 9:15.  Please meet us at the STADIUM, if you are able.


I-Ready Math will be Wednesday after lunch.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

It was a great day at Heritage Hill.  We were able to get into 7 buildings to learn about the 1800s in Wisconsin.  Please ask your child what they learned today.


We are taking the Reading portion of I-Ready Test tomorrow afternoon.  Please make sure that your child is well-rested so that they can do their best.


If your child has not already turned in their permission slip for Track and Field Day at Calder Stadium on Tuesday, May 21, please have them do so ASAP.   I will send home another permission slip tomorrow, for those who still have it missing.


The schedule for Demonstration Speeches was sent home today.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 139-140


Social Studies - Wisconsin Famous Person poster due tomorrow.

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Tomorrow is the Heritage Hills Field Trip.  Students who have not ordered a school lunch, need to pack their own.  There is no food to buy at the park.  Everything in the lunch needs to be recycled or thrown out.  Students do NOT need money for anything - we will not be visiting the gift shop and we will not be using the soda machines.  Also no electronics.  It is predicted to be a great weather day.  Please have your child dress for the day.  We will be spending a considerable amount of time outdoors.


We have been working on our Demonstration Speeches.  Hopefully your child has been talking to you about this speech - your child is responsible for bringing in all necessary materials for the speech.  Your child picked a slot for their speech today.  I will get the schedule typed up and to you in the next few days.


A note came home today about the end-of-the-year auction.  I appreciate your generosity for any items you are able to donate.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards


Social Studies - Wisconsin Famous Person Poster due Thursday.

Friday, May 10, 2019

Happy Mother's Day to all mothers on this weekend.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards

Thursday, May 9, 2019

Thank you to the people who chaperoned for the Brewers Game, you help was appreciated. 


This was one of the best behaved groups of students we have ever taken to the Brewers Game.  I am very proud of them.


Forms and money are due tomorrow for the Heritage Hills Field Trip that will be taking place on Wednesday, May 15.  I need an accurate count of school lunches for tomorrow so the kitchen can place their order for next week.  Reminders were sent home with students who still need to turn something in.


Permission slips were also sent home for the Annual Track and Field Meet at Calder Stadium.  We will be walking to the stadium.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards
Social Studies - Wisconsin Famous Person Posters due on Thursday, May 16.

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Today we reviewed everything for the Brewers Game and I answered all questions that were asked.  I am looking forward to a great time and hopefully a Brewers victory tomorrow.


Information came home about Clovis Night at the Timber Rattler's game.  If your child completed their reading calendar during the incentive a ticket voucher and free hot dog/soda coupon were attached to the information.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 135-136.  Due Thursday.


We are beginning to convert fractions with unlike denominators into fraction with like denominators.  This is tricky, especially for students who don't know their multiplication facts.  Fifth grade begins the year with a fractions unit.  I strongly encourage students who don't know their facts to spend some time with summer working on them.. There are great websites with interactive flashcards, if you Google it.

Monday, May 6, 2019

Wednesday is the Field Trip to the Milwaukee Brewers game.  Students are allowed to buy something from the concession stands, if you would like to send money, but it is not allowed for them to buy any souvenirs.  Remember to pack your child a lunch, if they are not purchasing one from the school or concession stands.  Also, we will be home between 5:30 - 5:45, so please arrange a way home for your child.  Students may wear baseball shirts or a Clovis Cougar shirt. If they do not wear either, a Clovis Cougar shirt will be provided for them to borrow.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards

Friday, May 3, 2019

It was so nice to see so many students at the concert last night.  They did a fabulous job.


Information came home today about the School Talent Show.


Wednesday is the Milwaukee Brewers Field Trip.  They are on a 2 game winning streak when we take our field trip.  We will be returning between 5:30 - 5:45, so please make arrangements for your child to get home.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 133-134.  Your child was given an opportunity to work on this in class today.  If it is not turned in Monday morning, it will count as a "strike" toward the Tom's Acknowledgement.

Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Tomorrow is the 3-5 Spring Concert at the high school. We will spend the majority of our morning at the high school practicing for this big event.  Students need to report at 5:45 to Room 130 tomorrow night.


I sent home a list of items allowed and prohibited at Miller Park.  I took this directly from the web site.  If you have any questions, please email and I will try to answer them for you.


April Reading Minutes are due.  I will accept them until Monday.  For those students who earned a Timber Rattlers Ticket in March, the tickets are being ordered today and should arrive at Clovis Grove soon.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 131-132

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

A few students asked for another permission slip for the Brewers game, so I just sent reminders home with each student who have not turned in their information.  The deadline is not until Friday.


Information came home today about the Heritage Hills Field Trip that will be May 15.  This is the only day available that can accommodate a group our size.  The deadline for permission slips, lunch forms and money is Friday, May 10.


Thursday is the 3-5 Spring Concert at the High School.  Students should report to Room 130 at 5:45.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards

Friday, April 26, 2019

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


Information came home today about Thursday's Spring Music Concert.  It gives the time and location of the room we will meet in.


Next week we start Unit 7 in Math.  This is a favorite of parents because we begin to teach the Standard Algorithm for Multiplication.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards

Thursday, April 25, 2019

Ride a Fire Truck to School forms are due tomorrow.


Brewers Field Trip Forms and money are due next Friday, May 3.  We need to give the school kitchen an accurate lunch count on this day.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards
Practice for Unit Test given tomorrow - a Pre-test was sent home that students can use for this.  We worked on part of it at school together.

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Tomorrow we will be taking the last Math portion of the Forward Test.  Please make sure that your child gets enough sleep and is at school on time so that they can do their best.


The Ride to School in a Fire Engine papers are due in the office by Friday to be part of the contest.


Thursday, May 2 is the Spring Music Concert for grades 3-5.  More information will be coming home from Mrs. Josephson.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

We are taking the Math portion of the Forward Test Wednesday and Thursday morning.  Please make sure that your child is well rested and at school on time so that they can do their best.


The Fire Truck to School forms are due to the school office by Friday.


I am sending home some of the strategies that we use in 4th grade for multiplication.  Students are learning that these same strategies can also be used for division.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 127-128

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

I will not be here tomorrow, so there will not be a Blog.


Reminder permission slips for the Milwaukee Brewers game were sent home for those students who have not returned them yet.  The deadline is not until May 3 but I know as a parent I always appreciated reminders.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

We are taking the Reading portion of the Forward Test tomorrow.  Please make sure that your child is well rested and to school on time so that they can do their best.


There is no school on Friday, April 19 and Monday, April 22.


We received our Pen Pal Letters from Africa today.  Please ask you child about their Pen Pal.




Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards

Monday, April 15, 2019

We are taking the Reading portion of the Forward Exam on Wednesday morning.  Please make sure that your child is well rested and on time to school so that they can do their best.


There is No School on Friday, April 19 and Monday, April 22.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 125-126

Friday, April 12, 2019

Information came home today about an awesome contest.  For every 20 minutes students read they will receive a ticket into a drawing to be picked up and ride in a fire truck to school.  I have additional sheets, when your child fills up their first sheet.  Please take note of the deadline of April 26 to get all the sheets turned in.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards

Thursday, April 11, 2019

Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 123-124


Science - study for bones quiz tomorrow

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Tomorrow is Family Literacy Night at the Menasha Public Library starting at 5:00.  I hope to see you there.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards


Science - study for bones quiz on Friday.

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Thursday is Family Literacy Night at the Menasha Public Library.  I hope to see you there.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Writing - Brainstorm ideas for writing Chapter 3 on Wednesday. This chapter will be Historical Fiction about the American Revolution War.


Math - practice flashcard
Home/Connections page 121-122


Science - Study for bones quiz on Friday

Monday, April 8, 2019

We are taking the Writing Portion of the Forward Test tomorrow morning.  Please makes sure that you child is well rested and to school on time so that they can do their best.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Writing - brainstorm ideas for Chapter 3 of the American Revolution Book.  This chapter is Historical Fiction.  We will begin writing it on Wednesday.


Math - practice flashcards


Science - study for bones quiz on Friday

Friday, April 5, 2019

Information came home about Family Literacy Day and the PTO Jimmie Johns Fundraiser that will be held on Thursday.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards


Science - Bones test next Friday

Thursday, April 4, 2019

Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 119-120

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

I am very proud of my class.  They are taking their time and taking the Forward Test seriously.


March Reading Minutes due by Friday.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards

Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Tomorrow we are taking the Listening Portion of the Forward Test.  Your child must have ear buds or headphones at school to take this test.


We are studying the American Revolution in Reading and Writing for this unit.  Please ask your child what they are learning and please give them any background knowledge you may have.


March Reading Minutes will be accept until Friday.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections pages 117-118.

Monday, April 1, 2019

Welcome Back from Spring Break.


Family Literacy Day is on April 11 from 5:00 - 7:00.  It is being held at the Menasha Public Library.  More information will be coming.


March Reading Minutes are due.  I will accept them until Friday.  If your child lost or misplaced their calendar, please just write a note in their agenda or email me that they read their 400 minutes in March.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards

Friday, March 22, 2019

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


Thank you to the parents who have volunteered to chaperone for the Brewers Baseball Game. There is still one spot available if anyone else is interested.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcard

Thursday, March 21, 2019

Friday is Crazy Hair Day.


Tomorrow we will be taking Social Studies 2 of the Forward Exam in the morning.  Please make sure that your child is well rested and on time to school so that they can do their best.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Thursday is Dress Alike Day.


Thank you to the parents who have already turned in their "interest in chaperoning" slip.  Remember the deadline for letting me know your interest in chaperoning is Friday.  Please remember to do a Volunteer Background check if you did not do one last year or this year.  I posted the link in yesterday's blog.


We are taking Social Studies Part 1 of the Forward Test tomorrow morning.  Please make sure that your child is well rested and on time to school so that they can do their best.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Wednesday is 80s Day.


We will be taking Science Part 2 for the Forward Test tomorrow morning and Science Part 3 tomorrow afternoon.  Please make sure that your child is well rested and at school on time so that they can do their best.


Thursday is the Human Growth and Development Talk.  If you do NOT want your child to be part of the talk, please send back the sheet that was sent home or email me by tomorrow. 


Information was sent home today for the Milwaukee Brewers Field Trip.  Money is not due until May but anyone interested in being a chaperone needs to let me know by Friday.  Remember you MUST have a Volunteer Background Check done to be a chaperone.  If your name is picked and your background check is not cleared prior to the game we will have to replace you with a parent who does have the volunteer check completed.  If you already have had your Volunteer Background Check cleared either earlier this year or last year, please just email me a picture of your card.  Information on how to complete a Volunteer Background Check was sent home at the beginning of the year and in January.  These are done online only.  If you need the information again you or your child can get the information from the school office.  Here is also the site that you need to go to - it is case sensitive


https://goo.gl/ZyaGYA






Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards

Monday, March 18, 2019

Tuesday is Mismatch Day.


We will be taking Science Part 1 of the Forward Text tomorrow morning.  Please make sure that your child is well rested and on time to school so that they can do their best.


Because of all the Forward testing this week Ms. Scott and I will not be having Word Work groups.  All test dates will be changed because of this and Spring Break Week.




Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 113-114

Friday, March 15, 2019

Monday is Class Color Day.  The class chose black to wear.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards

Thursday, March 14, 2019

Forward Testing starts Tuesday morning.  Please make sure that your child has ear buds or headphones at school.  There is a listening portion to the test that ALL students will take and headphones or ear buds or needed for it.


March Madness Dress Up Days are next week.  My class has chosen black for our class color.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 111 - 112.  Students were given time to work on this if they wanted.

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Next week is March Madness Dress Up Days.  A note went home informing everyone of what each day brings.


Parent/Teacher conferences are tomorrow for the blue invitations.  A reminder was written in your child's agenda if you are scheduled for tomorrow.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards

Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Forward Testing starts next week.  Since the Fourth Grade has to take additional tests - Science and Social Studies - we will begin before the other grade levels.  We will take the Science portion Tuesday morning, Wednesday morning and Wednesday afternoon. We will take the Social Studies test on Thursday and Friday mornings.  Please make sure that your child is well rested so that they can do their best.


We are almost finished with our pen pal letters and Mr. Wayland will be mailing them to Africa tomorrow. 


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards

Monday, March 11, 2019

Tomorrow is the last day to turn in Yearbook forms to avoid the late charge.


A letter is coming home from the school nurse today regarding the Human Growth and Development Talk scheduled for Thursday, March 21.  I only need the letter sent back is you do NOT want your child to be part of the talk.  Girls and boys will be listening to the talk in separate rooms.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Friday, March 8, 2019

Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards
Practice for test on Monday using Pre-Assessment that was sent home yesterday

Thursday, March 7, 2019

Friday is Early Dismissal at 12:00.


Tomorrow any student in my class that brings money will be allowed to visit the Book Fair from 9:45 - 10:00.  There are still other opportunities to visit the Book Fair but they are not during school hours.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards
Practice for Unit Assessment.  Student should be bringing home a Unit Pre-Assessment to practice with.  We did do some of it together at school today.

Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Thank you to all the parents who took time out of their busy schedules to attend Parent/Teacher conferences yesterday. I look forward to meeting with the blue invitation parents on Thursday, March 14.


Students will be dismissed at 12:00 on Friday.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

I am still accepting February Reading Minutes until Friday.  If your child misplaced their reading calendar you can just send me and email or write a note in their agenda that they read their 400 minutes for the month.


Friday is a noon dismissal.  A brown bag lunch will be served to those who wish to purchase lunch at school.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connection page 107-108

Monday, March 4, 2019

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


Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held tomorrow for those who received a pink invitation. If you are scheduled to come tomorrow a reminder of the time was put in your child's agenda.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards

Friday, March 1, 2019

It was nice to see so many February Reading Minute Calendars turned in.  I will accept them until Friday, March 8 to receive the Timber Rattlers Incentive Package.


Mr. Wayland has a daughter in the Peace Corps in Africa and we have been asked to be pen pals with  a school she is affiliated with.  Mr. Wayland came in today to give us some background knowledge about the area of Africa where are pen pals live.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 105-106

Thursday, February 28, 2019

February Reading Minutes are due tomorrow.  I will accept them until Friday. March 8 for students to receive the Timber Rattlers Acknowledgement Package.  If your child lost or misplaced their February Reading Calendar, please just write me a note in their agenda or send an email that they read their 400 minutes in February.  March Reading Calendars were sent home today.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections pages 103-104

Monday, February 25, 2019

February Reading Minutes will be due on Friday, March 1.  As an added incentive, any student who turns in their Reading Minutes for February will receive the Timber Rattler Acknowledgement Package.  If your child misplaced their February Reading Calendar you can send me an email or write a note in their agenda that they read their 400 minutes for February.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards

Friday, February 22, 2019

Monday will be Group Picture Day for the School Yearbook.  Students who are included in activities such as Boy Scouts, a school sport, etc. can wear their uniforms to school for the pictures.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minute


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 101-102.  Students were given enough time in class to finish this assignment, if they chose to.

Thursday, Beruary 21, 2019

Thank you to those who have already turned in your Parent/Teacher Conferences slips. 


Friday is the All-School Dance from 6 pm - 8 pm.  Please remember any child must be accompanied by an adult to attend.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Parent/Teacher Conference Invitations were sent home today.  Please send back your response as soon as possible.  With 25 students I am limited to the open number of spots I have available for time switching but I will do my best, if a change needs to be made.


Remember as an added incentive for the month of February any student who turns in their Reading Calendar will get an acknowledgement package from the Timber Rattlers.


We are beginning to build background knowledge about the Revolutionary War for our next Reading and Writing Unit that will be starting next month.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 99-100

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

This week is Screen-Free Week sponsored by the PTO.  Remember that the week ends with a School Dance on Friday from 6:00 - 8:00.  Hope to see you there.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards

Thursday, February 14, 2019

Thank you to everyone who donated something for the sundae party.  Everyone seemed to get their fill of healthy and sweet treats.


Thank you to those who sent back the Census Verification Report that was sent in the report card envelope.  Please do so as soon as possible, if you haven't.  It is important that the office has the most current information in case of an illness or an emergency.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


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

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Tomorrow is our class Valentine's Party.  I sent home a second copy of the class list for students who needed one.


No School on Friday, February 15 and Monday, February 18.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards

Monday, February 11, 2019

Great news for a Monday.  Michael Chapin attended Valentine's Family Festival at Maplewood Middle School this past weekend and won a $150 Gift Certificate from Scholastic Books for our classroom to spend on new books. 


No School on Friday, February 15 or Monday, February 18.


The deadline for Bluejay Science Day is Friday, February 15.  Since there is no school on Friday anything that is not going to be sent to Mrs. Ironside through her email should be at school by Thursday.


Valentine's Day Party and Wonder Movie Acknowledgement on Thursday.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Writing - Tomorrow we are taking the District Writing Assessment for Opinion Writing.  Students should think of a topic that they know and care about.  They can bring books and information from the internet to help them write.  They only have 30 minutes to write, so tomorrow will be used for writing, not research.  If students have not thought of a topic by tomorrow, they use precious writing minutes just sitting at their desk.


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 93-94


Word Work - Sundae Squad got their words today.  Test will be February 22.

Friday, February 8, 2019

In addition to the Valentine's Day Party on Thursday, the students also voted to watch the movie "Wonder" in celebration of 160 Class Cougar Paws.


There is No School on Friday, February 15 and Monday, February 18.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards

Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Report cards came home today.


Patricia Polacco is coming to Clovis tomorrow.  She will be at the Menasha Public Library on Thursday at 4:00.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards


January Reading Minutes can be turned in until Friday.

Monday, February 4, 2019

Math Night is tomorrow.  Doors open at 5:20.  Please join us, if you can. There will be a hamburger dinner for everyone in attendance after the Math Mystery is solved.


Report Cards go home tomorrow.


Patricia Polacco is coming to Clovis on Wednesday.


January Reading Minutes are due and will be accepted until Friday.


Homework:


Reading - read 2o minutes


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 89-90

Friday, February 1, 2019

It was nice to be back at school after having the weather days.


Math Night is Tuesday.  You can still send in your RSVP if you have not done so already.


Children's Author, Patricia Polacco, is coming to Menasha.  She will be at Clovis Grove on February 6 and the Menasha Public Library on February 7.  Information regarding times came home today.


Information came home today regarding Bluejay Science Day.  If your child is interested, please read the information over carefully; there are requirements and a deadline that needs to be followed.


If you are sending cough drops to school with your child, per district policy, they will be kept in the office and your child can go get them as needed.


January Reading Minutes are due.  I will accept them until Friday, February 8.  Remember as an added incentive for February.  Students who read their 400 minutes and turn in their signed calendar will receive the Timber Rattler Package of Acknowledgements.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards


Word Work - The Swishers received their words today.  Test will be February 11.

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

School has been canceled for Wednesday due to the cold weather.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards


Word Work - all previous tests will be moved one day because of the snow day yesterday.  Wednesday is our Language Day so tomorrow's cancellation won't effect testing dates.


Rad Penguin Squad - Test now will be January 31.


The Swishers took their test today.


Sundae Squad received their words on Friday.  Test will be February 5


Word Fighters received their words today.  Test will be February 7.

Thursday, January 24, 2019

Friday is an Early Dismissal at 12:00.


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


Box Tops and Tyson Labels are due tomorrow, if you would to enter them in the classroom competition.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 87-88

Wedneday, January 23, 2019

Box Tops and Tyson Labels are due on Friday, if you would like for them to be part of the classroom competition.


Early Dismissal on Friday at 12:00.


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


As an added incentive for February Reading Minutes, the Timber Rattlers along with sponsors have donated acknowledgements.  Your child simply needs to bring back their February Reading Minutes by March 8 to receive all the acknowledgements. A note went home today along with the February Reading Calendars explaining the acknowledgements.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards


Science - Rock Collection/Shell Collection Day on Thursday

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Friday is an Early Dismissal Day.  Students will be released at 12:00.  Students will have the option of purchasing a bag lunch that will be eaten at school, or they can bring their own lunch if you would like for them to eat at school.


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


Please return your Math Night Invitations, if you are planning on attending.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Science - Students who have a rock collection or shell collection may bring it on Thursday to share with the class.


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 85-86

Friday, January 18, 2019

Invitations went home today for Math Night on February 5.  Please let us know if you are coming so that the Math Team can order enough meals for everyone.


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


Friday, January 25 is and Early Dismissal Day                                               


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards
Word Work - Rad Penguin Squad got their words today.  Test will be January 29.

Thursday, January 17, 2019

😊I am declaring tomorrow Blue and Gold Day for my class because Michigan plays Wisconsin in basketball on Saturday.  For some reason I have heard rumors that some students may be wearing Red and White.


Tomorrow is our last day for IReady, except for those students who need to make up testing.


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


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections pages 83-84

Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Please mark your calendars for Clovis Math Night on Tuesday, February 5 starting at 5:30 pm with dinner to follow.  There was a brief description of the activities in the January Communicator.  More information will be coming home soon.


There is No School on Monday, January 21 due to Teacher Inservice.


Book Orders are coming home today.  If there is anything you would like to purchase, please do so by Friday, January 25.  Here is a copy of what Scholastic Book Orders sent me in my email this morning.  It is about changes to the pricing of books.

From Scholastic

Following a recent Supreme Court ruling, most states now require retailers to pay state and local sales tax where applicable. Below is important information on how this may impact your classroom ordering process.

Online Orders

Parent online orders will be charged applicable sales tax. The amount will be automatically calculated and applied at checkout.

To help reduce the burden of this additional expense, we have lowered the prices of all items online (with the exception of $1 books, which will remain the same price). We hope this will encourage families to order online and benefit from these savings!

Paper Flyer Orders

There are no additional charges for paper flyer orders and nothing extra for you to collect or calculate. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Homework: Reading - read 20 minutes Math - practice flashcards

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Thank you for turning in the permission slip for PG movies at school.  Tomorrow we will begin watching Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief. This will be a nice way to end our mythology unit and a nice break from all the IReady testing.


Wednesday - IReady Math after lunch


Thursday and Friday - IReady Reading after breakfast.




Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards.


Word Work - Word Fighters got their words today.  Test will be January 25

Monday, January 14, 2019

We are beginning I-Ready testing tomorrow.  We will take the Math portion on Tuesday and Wednesday after lunch and the Writing portion will be taken on Thursday and Friday morning.  The computer can read portions on the test to each student and there are built in brain breaks.  Please check to make sure that your child has headphones at school so they can take advantages of these resources.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards


Word Work - Sundae Squad received their words today.  Test will be January 24.

Friday, January 11, 2019

Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 81-82.  Students were given time in class to work on this, if they chose.

Thursday, January 10, 2019

Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards

Wednesday, January 9, 2019

My class has earned the most Cougar Paws of any fourth grade, so they received a Sky-Ticket from Sky Zone for 30 minutes of free jumping and a chocolate chip cookie.


We will be taking the I-Ready test next week.  Math will be taken on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon and Reading will be taken on Thursday 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 - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 79-80.  Students were given 20 minutes to work on this assignment if they wished.

Tuesday, January 8, 2019

Please mark your calendars - the 4th grade field trip to the Milwaukee Brewers game will be on May 8.  Each class will be able to take 8 chaperones.  In order to chaperone you MUST have a Volunteer Background Check done.  I put a copy of the procedures in your child's mailbox today.  If you are thinking of volunteering, please get that background check done so you don't forget.  If you have already done a background check, it is good for 3 years - so please just check the expiration date to make sure you are current.


Please continue to play the working memory games that you were given at Parent/Teacher conferences.  Ms. Scott and I have seen an improvement, but the more your child can play these games the better for their working memory which is linked to concentration, focus and stamina. A strong working memory also helps with Math and Reading.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards


Word Work - Rad Penguin Squad received their words today.  The test will be on January 17.

Monday, January 7, 2019

Thank you to everyone who has turned in their movie permission slip.  If your child has NOT turned the slip in, I gave them a second copy today.  Those students who have permission will watch Percy Jackson next week.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards
Home/Connections page 77 - 78


Word Work - The Swishers received their words today.  Test will be January 15.

Friday, January 4, 2018

Sledding was a great acknowledgement.  Everyone seemed to have fun.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards


Word Work - Sundae Squad - received their words yesterday.  Test, January 11
Word Fighters - received their words today.  Test, January 14.
Ms. Scott's group - received their words yesterday.  Test, January 10.

Thursday, January 3, 2019

A note went home today regarding the Sledding Acknowledgement.  Students may bring sleds and snowboards from home, but remember that buses don't always allow these items to be brought on.  Students must also have boots and snow pants to participate.


Thank you to those who have already turned in their permission slips for PG movies at school.  Please turn those in, as soon as possible, if you haven't already.


I will accept December Reading minutes until tomorrow.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - study flashcards
Home/Connections page 75-76 - this needs to be completed and turned in tomorrow as part of the Sledding Acknowledgement. Students were given 25 minutes to work on this today, if they chose.

Wednesday, January 2, 2019

Welcome Back to everyone and Happy New Year.


We are beginning our Mythology Unit this week.  We will be studying Mythology for 3 weeks.  To end the unit we would like to show the movie Percy Jackson.  Since this is a PG rated movie we will need your permission for your child to see the movie. A permission slip went home today.  If you do not want your child to watch PG movies at school, there is a spot for that on the permission slip also.


I will accept December Reading Minutes until Friday this week.


A letter will be going home tomorrow about a Sledding Acknowledgement on Friday.  Any student who has all their assignments turned in by Friday will be able to spend our TGIF time on Friday sledding down Clovis Hill.


Homework:


Reading - read 20 minutes


Math - practice flashcards