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