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