Thursday, February 26, 2009
State Assessments!!!
State Assessments begin Monday, March 2nd. We will be taking the reading assessments this week and math assessments the following week. Please make sure your students get a good night's rest and a healthy breakfast.Contrary to what was previously posted their will be no Bobcat Brainy Breakfast, but we will have a small assembly to get students motivated. Remember to give encouraging words and smiles as they head off to school. Thanks for all you do!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Social Studies Test
The Social Studies test over the Southeast Region will be Monday, March 2nd. Make sure your students are studying 15-20 minutes each day, especially over the long weekend! Thanks!
Monday, February 23, 2009
February 23-27
It's conference week. If you have misplaced your slip, email me and I will write your time in your child's planner.
Today we had a special visit from some members of the KU football team. They came to read to the fourth grade in honor of Read Across America week, which kicks off next week.
State Assessments Start Next Week! Don't forget to make sure that your students get a good night's sleep and a healthy breakfast. To kick off our state assessments parents are going to be hosting a Brainy Bobcat Breakfast in the gym Monday morning when school starts. Students should go directly to the gym when they get to school on Monday. This will be for both 3rd and 4th graders, as both classes will start testing next week.
Monday's Homework - Students need to finish reading Chapter 7, lesson 2. They also need to spend some time studying their study guide and map. Also, please make sure your students are studying their spelling.
Tuesday's Homework - My math class needs to do pg 306-307 #1-23. In social studies students need to do the study guide for Chapter 7, lessons 2 and 3. They also need to spend some time studying for the test, which is on Monday. There is also a paragraph that some students need to finish tonight - you may need to help them proofread. Don't forget to study spelling too!
Wednesday's Homework - My math class has an assignment on pages 310-312, #s 1-21. We also have our Social Studies Test on Monday, so study, study, study! There is no spelling list this week. Have a great long weekend!
Today we had a special visit from some members of the KU football team. They came to read to the fourth grade in honor of Read Across America week, which kicks off next week.
State Assessments Start Next Week! Don't forget to make sure that your students get a good night's sleep and a healthy breakfast. To kick off our state assessments parents are going to be hosting a Brainy Bobcat Breakfast in the gym Monday morning when school starts. Students should go directly to the gym when they get to school on Monday. This will be for both 3rd and 4th graders, as both classes will start testing next week.
Monday's Homework - Students need to finish reading Chapter 7, lesson 2. They also need to spend some time studying their study guide and map. Also, please make sure your students are studying their spelling.
Tuesday's Homework - My math class needs to do pg 306-307 #1-23. In social studies students need to do the study guide for Chapter 7, lessons 2 and 3. They also need to spend some time studying for the test, which is on Monday. There is also a paragraph that some students need to finish tonight - you may need to help them proofread. Don't forget to study spelling too!
Wednesday's Homework - My math class has an assignment on pages 310-312, #s 1-21. We also have our Social Studies Test on Monday, so study, study, study! There is no spelling list this week. Have a great long weekend!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Week of February 16-20
We have reached the end of the 2nd trimester! Only one more to go!
Reading/Language Arts - Students will take an assessment for text structures this week, which has been the focus of our guided reading lessons this last trimester. We are also working on stories they wrote based off of Story Sparker cards that were handed out at random. The stories are being typed by students before revisions, to hopefully give us a different perspective as we critique our work, as well as others.
Math - This week my math class is focusing on some skills that need extra attention before the state assessment.
Social Studies - We have begun the Southeast Region this week and will probably finish up Chapter 6 before the weekend. Make sure that you are studying those vocabulary cards and maps a little bit every night. The test will not be given until the week after conferences. I will let you know the specific date when it has been determined.
Students had a great time with their Presidents Day lesson yesterday. We used math to determine the age of each president when he took the oath of office. Then we entered our numbers in Excel and had a quick lesson how to take our data and turn it into a graph.
Tuesday - Tonight students need to study for their spelling test. They also need to complete the study guide for Social Studies chapter 6. We will go over the answers tomorrow.
Wednesday - Students need to be studying their Southeast folder a little each night, as well as their study guide. We went over those today and they should have all the correct answers. My math class also received a particularly long worksheet today. This worksheet is not due until Monday - the next time we meet for math - but please don't let your students wait until Sunday night to finish.
Reading/Language Arts - Students will take an assessment for text structures this week, which has been the focus of our guided reading lessons this last trimester. We are also working on stories they wrote based off of Story Sparker cards that were handed out at random. The stories are being typed by students before revisions, to hopefully give us a different perspective as we critique our work, as well as others.
Math - This week my math class is focusing on some skills that need extra attention before the state assessment.
Social Studies - We have begun the Southeast Region this week and will probably finish up Chapter 6 before the weekend. Make sure that you are studying those vocabulary cards and maps a little bit every night. The test will not be given until the week after conferences. I will let you know the specific date when it has been determined.
Students had a great time with their Presidents Day lesson yesterday. We used math to determine the age of each president when he took the oath of office. Then we entered our numbers in Excel and had a quick lesson how to take our data and turn it into a graph.
Tuesday - Tonight students need to study for their spelling test. They also need to complete the study guide for Social Studies chapter 6. We will go over the answers tomorrow.
Wednesday - Students need to be studying their Southeast folder a little each night, as well as their study guide. We went over those today and they should have all the correct answers. My math class also received a particularly long worksheet today. This worksheet is not due until Monday - the next time we meet for math - but please don't let your students wait until Sunday night to finish.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Monday, February 9, 2009
Week of February 9-13
Construction Week!
This week my class is busy making our electric houses. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday students will be wiring their houses and Thursday they will decorate. We hope to have our open house Thursday afternoon. I will let you know a time when I know better when the students will be done with "construction."
There are also a lot of other great activities this week . . .
Scholastic Book Fair - The book fair runs from Feb 9-11. Students are able to purchase books before and after school.
Pancake Feed - Wednesday night, I am not sure of the time. This will be the last night for the book fair.
Friendship Week - See last week's post of the days and how students will celebrate.
Valentine's Day Party - We will celebrate Valentine's Day on Friday, Feb 13th. Students will need to bring some sort of mailbox to put their Valentine's in. A list of student names was sent home on Friday so that you can ensure that all students get Valentine. The party will start at 2:45 and end at 3:30.
Reading - This week in reading students continue to learn about problem/solution in mini-lessons, and then reinforce those skills in Guided Reading groups and Literacy Stations. We will also begin a writing project this week.
Math - My math class is working in Unit 15 learning about input and output machines and function tables. This is an area that my class showed weakness on our formative assessment.
Science - Electric Houses!
Social Studies - While we will not get to Social Studies this week in class, you can still be getting a head start on learning your Southeast Region states and capitals.
Monday - My math class needs to do pages 415 and 416 for homework. They will need an adult to play Guess My Rule with them at least twice. Also, I am sending home a note to let you know when your parent teacher conference is scheduled. Please return these as soon as possible. Don't forget to study spelling tonight.
Wednesday - I apologize for not updating sooner, but I have been unable to get the blogger website to come up on my school computer for two days.
Thursday we will be hosting our Electric House "Open House." All parents are invited. The open house will begin at 3:00pm. Those of you who unable to attend are welcome to send cameras with your students so they can capture the moment. The students have been doing a fantastic job and they are anxious for you to see their handy-work.
Students will also need to bring a box Friday to hold their Valentine's.
Also, as a reminder, your students' experiments are due on Friday. They only need to turn in their scientific method worksheet.
If you haven't filled out your Parent-Teacher Conference slip, please sign and return as soon as possible. Thanks!
Thursday - Thanks so much to all you who were able to come to the open house today. What a success! If you would like a picture of your child's electric house let me know and I will email you one. There is no homework tonight from my class, but your child may have homework from their math teacher, so check! Don't forget Valentine's and mailboxes tomorrow!
This week my class is busy making our electric houses. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday students will be wiring their houses and Thursday they will decorate. We hope to have our open house Thursday afternoon. I will let you know a time when I know better when the students will be done with "construction."
There are also a lot of other great activities this week . . .
Scholastic Book Fair - The book fair runs from Feb 9-11. Students are able to purchase books before and after school.
Pancake Feed - Wednesday night, I am not sure of the time. This will be the last night for the book fair.
Friendship Week - See last week's post of the days and how students will celebrate.
Valentine's Day Party - We will celebrate Valentine's Day on Friday, Feb 13th. Students will need to bring some sort of mailbox to put their Valentine's in. A list of student names was sent home on Friday so that you can ensure that all students get Valentine. The party will start at 2:45 and end at 3:30.
Reading - This week in reading students continue to learn about problem/solution in mini-lessons, and then reinforce those skills in Guided Reading groups and Literacy Stations. We will also begin a writing project this week.
Math - My math class is working in Unit 15 learning about input and output machines and function tables. This is an area that my class showed weakness on our formative assessment.
Science - Electric Houses!
Social Studies - While we will not get to Social Studies this week in class, you can still be getting a head start on learning your Southeast Region states and capitals.
Monday - My math class needs to do pages 415 and 416 for homework. They will need an adult to play Guess My Rule with them at least twice. Also, I am sending home a note to let you know when your parent teacher conference is scheduled. Please return these as soon as possible. Don't forget to study spelling tonight.
Wednesday - I apologize for not updating sooner, but I have been unable to get the blogger website to come up on my school computer for two days.
Thursday we will be hosting our Electric House "Open House." All parents are invited. The open house will begin at 3:00pm. Those of you who unable to attend are welcome to send cameras with your students so they can capture the moment. The students have been doing a fantastic job and they are anxious for you to see their handy-work.
Students will also need to bring a box Friday to hold their Valentine's.
Also, as a reminder, your students' experiments are due on Friday. They only need to turn in their scientific method worksheet.
If you haven't filled out your Parent-Teacher Conference slip, please sign and return as soon as possible. Thanks!
Thursday - Thanks so much to all you who were able to come to the open house today. What a success! If you would like a picture of your child's electric house let me know and I will email you one. There is no homework tonight from my class, but your child may have homework from their math teacher, so check! Don't forget Valentine's and mailboxes tomorrow!
Monday, February 2, 2009
Week of February 2-6
What a great weekend! I hope you all were able to get outdoors and enjoy the sunshine. We are looking forward to a full week of outdoor recess!
Reading - This week in reading we are working on discerning fact and opinion. As you read with your child at home it would be helpful to point out those differences. We will also be starting Guided Reading groups again. The focus for the next week will be on the text structure Problem and Solution.
Science - We continue to learn about electricity and will begin planning on wiring our houses. We will have an open house next week to show off our electric houses. I will let you know as soon as I have a date and time picked out - this all depends on how the students work!
Social Studies - We will begin getting ready for our next region, the Southeast, this week. Students will begin making their study folders and you will be able to start studying states and capitals at home.
Math - My math class is finishing unit 8 this week. This unit has focused on measurement, particularly volume. We will be jumping to unit 15 next and learning about patterns and input/output machines. This is an area my class seemed to struggle with after taking the a formative state assessment, so we will focus on this unit prior to our state tests.
Next week is Friendship Week for the school. Here are a list of days that Student Council has decided to celebrate.
All Week Events
Friendly Valentines- (for sale Mon., Feb. 9- Thur., Feb. 12) Students may purchase a friendly valentine for 25 cents and send an anonymous kind message to someone along with a Hershey Kiss donated by Dillons (6th and Wakarusa).
Loose change collection- In cooperation with the book fair, students are encouraged to bring their loose change to school to help purchase books for the Ronald McDonald house in Kansas City, Missouri, See Book Fair flyer for more details.
Daily Events-
Monday, Feb. 9- Wear Red or Pink
Tuesday, Feb. 10- Dress alike day (Please no unusual outfits. Normal school attire)
Wednesday, Feb. 11- Crazy hair and socks day (Crazy about our friends)
Thursday, Feb. 12- Mix-it Up Day (mix up regular lunch tables)
Friday, Feb. 13- Valentine Party and distribute Friendly Valentines.
Tuesday's Homework - Students need to study spelling tonight. My math class will also have a test tomorrow. They should be studying the vocabulary list I gave them on Monday. Also, have your students start thinking about a simple experiment they would like to conduct to show me what they know about the Scientific Method. I will have more information for them tomorrow.
Wednesday - So much for a week of outdoor recess. Tomorrow should be better! After reviewing the classes experiments and seeing how they used the scientific method I decided that not everyone had a firm grasp on how to use the process. So, those students who scored an M (making progress) and T (targeted for growth)they are required to do an experiment at home using the scientific process. This does not need to be anything elaborate! We brainstormed some ideas today in class. If you have any questions just let me know. The experiments are due next Friday, February 13.
Reading - This week in reading we are working on discerning fact and opinion. As you read with your child at home it would be helpful to point out those differences. We will also be starting Guided Reading groups again. The focus for the next week will be on the text structure Problem and Solution.
Science - We continue to learn about electricity and will begin planning on wiring our houses. We will have an open house next week to show off our electric houses. I will let you know as soon as I have a date and time picked out - this all depends on how the students work!
Social Studies - We will begin getting ready for our next region, the Southeast, this week. Students will begin making their study folders and you will be able to start studying states and capitals at home.
Math - My math class is finishing unit 8 this week. This unit has focused on measurement, particularly volume. We will be jumping to unit 15 next and learning about patterns and input/output machines. This is an area my class seemed to struggle with after taking the a formative state assessment, so we will focus on this unit prior to our state tests.
Next week is Friendship Week for the school. Here are a list of days that Student Council has decided to celebrate.
All Week Events
Friendly Valentines- (for sale Mon., Feb. 9- Thur., Feb. 12) Students may purchase a friendly valentine for 25 cents and send an anonymous kind message to someone along with a Hershey Kiss donated by Dillons (6th and Wakarusa).
Loose change collection- In cooperation with the book fair, students are encouraged to bring their loose change to school to help purchase books for the Ronald McDonald house in Kansas City, Missouri, See Book Fair flyer for more details.
Daily Events-
Monday, Feb. 9- Wear Red or Pink
Tuesday, Feb. 10- Dress alike day (Please no unusual outfits. Normal school attire)
Wednesday, Feb. 11- Crazy hair and socks day (Crazy about our friends)
Thursday, Feb. 12- Mix-it Up Day (mix up regular lunch tables)
Friday, Feb. 13- Valentine Party and distribute Friendly Valentines.
Tuesday's Homework - Students need to study spelling tonight. My math class will also have a test tomorrow. They should be studying the vocabulary list I gave them on Monday. Also, have your students start thinking about a simple experiment they would like to conduct to show me what they know about the Scientific Method. I will have more information for them tomorrow.
Wednesday - So much for a week of outdoor recess. Tomorrow should be better! After reviewing the classes experiments and seeing how they used the scientific method I decided that not everyone had a firm grasp on how to use the process. So, those students who scored an M (making progress) and T (targeted for growth)they are required to do an experiment at home using the scientific process. This does not need to be anything elaborate! We brainstormed some ideas today in class. If you have any questions just let me know. The experiments are due next Friday, February 13.
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