Dear Families,
In the next week and a half, our 4th grade students will begin our science unit on biomes. As a culminating activity to the unit, Prairie Park Nature Center will be presenting their Kansas Wildlife session at our school on Friday, May 15. Due to the costs associated with the presentation, we are asking that each student contribute $1. Please send $1 cash in an envelope labeled with your students' name and "Kansas Wildlife" by Thursday, April 30. Thank you for contributing and making this presentation possible!
Mrs. Catlin, Miss Hunt, Mrs. Minor, and Mrs. Williams
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
TIME for Kids
Dear Parents,
Last night a packet came home for TIME for Kids. This is a great opportunity for the school to get TIME for Kids for the whole school at no cost. All your students need to do is fill out 7 postcards with names and addresses of family and friends. They will return these to school and receive a prize. The postcard packets will be sent to your friends and family and they will have the option of ordering magazines at discounted prices. They DO NOT have to purchase anything in order for us to get our free TIME for Kids. They will also not be put on any mailing list.
This will really help out with the tight budget. Thanks so much for helping out with this project.
Mrs. Minor
Last night a packet came home for TIME for Kids. This is a great opportunity for the school to get TIME for Kids for the whole school at no cost. All your students need to do is fill out 7 postcards with names and addresses of family and friends. They will return these to school and receive a prize. The postcard packets will be sent to your friends and family and they will have the option of ordering magazines at discounted prices. They DO NOT have to purchase anything in order for us to get our free TIME for Kids. They will also not be put on any mailing list.
This will really help out with the tight budget. Thanks so much for helping out with this project.
Mrs. Minor
Monday, April 27, 2009
Week of April 27- 30
We have another short week, but there is a lot going on! First of all, thank you so much helping your students prepare for the potlatch. The totem poles were awesome and the food was delicious. We had more than enough and even had an afternoon snack. What a great memory we made today!
State Science Assessments - We will be taking the state science assessment this week Tuesday and Thursday morning. Please make sure your students get a good night's sleep and healthy breakfast.
Science - This week we will be starting Health again and learning about nutrition. It also happens to be wellness week at school, so this could start some great conversations at home.
Math - Students have done a fabulous job on decimals and we have flown through the unit. We will take the test on Tuesday and start fractions this week.
Spelling - There will be no spelling test again this week. I will try to get back on track with that next week.
NO SCHOOL FRIDAY - Due to Inclement Weather Day.
State Science Assessments - We will be taking the state science assessment this week Tuesday and Thursday morning. Please make sure your students get a good night's sleep and healthy breakfast.
Science - This week we will be starting Health again and learning about nutrition. It also happens to be wellness week at school, so this could start some great conversations at home.
Math - Students have done a fabulous job on decimals and we have flown through the unit. We will take the test on Tuesday and start fractions this week.
Spelling - There will be no spelling test again this week. I will try to get back on track with that next week.
NO SCHOOL FRIDAY - Due to Inclement Weather Day.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Enrollment Forms
Today we are sending home enrollment forms for all students. Please get these back to the school ASAP so we can start gearing up to make class lists for next year. Thanks so much!
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Potlatch Monday
Dear Parents,
In order to celebrate ending our last region, the West Region, my fourth grade class is having a potlatch. This is a Native American feast to celebrate the totem poles we are making. Our class voted and decided to have a breakfast potlatch. Students need to bring something to share for breakfast. Since everyone is bringing something, you do not have to bring enough for everyone. There should be plenty of food to go around. If someone would like to volunteer paper plates, silverware, napkins, and cups that would be awesome. Just let me know. Student totem poles are due Monday morning with a written description of their totem pole and what each animal represents and why. Thanks so much for helping out at home. If you have any questions please let me know.
In order to celebrate ending our last region, the West Region, my fourth grade class is having a potlatch. This is a Native American feast to celebrate the totem poles we are making. Our class voted and decided to have a breakfast potlatch. Students need to bring something to share for breakfast. Since everyone is bringing something, you do not have to bring enough for everyone. There should be plenty of food to go around. If someone would like to volunteer paper plates, silverware, napkins, and cups that would be awesome. Just let me know. Student totem poles are due Monday morning with a written description of their totem pole and what each animal represents and why. Thanks so much for helping out at home. If you have any questions please let me know.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Week of April 20-24
Finally a full week of school and I don't get around to blogging until Wednesday!
Reading/Language Arts: This week we are finishing up our summary book project. By next week we should have a complete book! The kids are really doing a great job writing their summaries.
Science: This week we took a formative test to prepare us for our State Science Assessment next week.
Math: My math class took a unit test over division and did fantastic! We are starting metric measurement and decimals this week.
Social Studies: We finished up the West Region and will be finishing up the unit with a totem pole activity. Students will bring these home on Thursday, decorate them, and return them to school on Monday. We will share our totem poles at our potlatch on Monday. More info to come soon!
Reading/Language Arts: This week we are finishing up our summary book project. By next week we should have a complete book! The kids are really doing a great job writing their summaries.
Science: This week we took a formative test to prepare us for our State Science Assessment next week.
Math: My math class took a unit test over division and did fantastic! We are starting metric measurement and decimals this week.
Social Studies: We finished up the West Region and will be finishing up the unit with a totem pole activity. Students will bring these home on Thursday, decorate them, and return them to school on Monday. We will share our totem poles at our potlatch on Monday. More info to come soon!
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Book Orders
Book orders were sent home this week. They are due next Tuesday, April 21. Please write one check payable to Scholastic. Thanks!
Monday, April 13, 2009
The Week of April 13-16
I hope you all had a nice Easter weekend. Don't forget we have No School Friday! Even though we have a short week there are still a lot of things going on!
Language Arts - We are still working on our Summary Book project. This week students are writing their Events Summary, Setting Summary, and starting on their Reflection Summary.
Reading - This week we are finishing our book clubs. Please make sure your students are keeping up with their reading and their jobs.
Math - This week we will continue with division and our survey data. Don't forget, activity surveys are due Tuesday.
Social Studies - We will continue with the West Region. Make sure your students are studying states and capitals each night. Thanks for your continued support in helping your students study.
Language Arts - We are still working on our Summary Book project. This week students are writing their Events Summary, Setting Summary, and starting on their Reflection Summary.
Reading - This week we are finishing our book clubs. Please make sure your students are keeping up with their reading and their jobs.
Math - This week we will continue with division and our survey data. Don't forget, activity surveys are due Tuesday.
Social Studies - We will continue with the West Region. Make sure your students are studying states and capitals each night. Thanks for your continued support in helping your students study.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Week of April 7-10
I hope you all enjoyed your three day weekend. Teachers were in professional development yesterday and came away with some great material!
Reading - Students are continuing with their literature circles. Check with your student each night to see that they have done their required reading and completed their job. Book discussions are only strong when everyone is ready to participate. It would also be helpful for you to start some of that book discussion at home and model that with your child.
Language Arts - We are starting on our book summary project this week. Last week students had mini-lessons on summary writing. This week we will be applying those skills to writing a summary about the book they read on their own. I am modeling this each day with our classroom read aloud.
Social Studies - We are starting our fifth and final region this week - the West Region. Help your student finish strong by encouraging them to study nightly.
Math - This week in math we will be using the data your students collected about their TV watching habits. We will also continue to review division.
Reading - Students are continuing with their literature circles. Check with your student each night to see that they have done their required reading and completed their job. Book discussions are only strong when everyone is ready to participate. It would also be helpful for you to start some of that book discussion at home and model that with your child.
Language Arts - We are starting on our book summary project this week. Last week students had mini-lessons on summary writing. This week we will be applying those skills to writing a summary about the book they read on their own. I am modeling this each day with our classroom read aloud.
Social Studies - We are starting our fifth and final region this week - the West Region. Help your student finish strong by encouraging them to study nightly.
Math - This week in math we will be using the data your students collected about their TV watching habits. We will also continue to review division.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Week of March 30- April 3
Even though it has taken me a couple of days to get our weeks events posted, we have still been very busy.
Reading - This week all fourth graders started book clubs. Students are mixed across the grade level reading novels and discussing what they read. These groups will meet Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,and Friday mornings. Check with students each night to make sure they have done their required reading and completed their job for the next days discussion. Also, help make sure your student has their book and papers in their backpacks and gets them to school. Groups don't run well when not everyone is ready to participate.
Language Arts - This week students are learning how to write summaries of what they read. We are working on mini-lessons this week. Next week we will begin a bigger writing project using the books students checked out before Spring Break. Those books need to be ready by April 3rd, so check with your child to make sure they are not falling behind.
Math - In my math class students are learning long division. They have done an excellent job of picking up the forgiveness method and feel very confident in their abilities. I also should them the "old way" of division, and of course they always have the choice of what works best for them.
Social Studies - This week we are finishing learning about the Southwest Region. The test is Friday, so make sure your students are studying a little each night. I would really like to have a Taste of the Southwest party for students as we finish up this unit. Any parents interested in helping please let me know. (I am thinking of a fun Tex-Mex lunch.)
Don't forget - NO SCHOOL next Monday, April 6. Teachers have a Professional Development Day.
Reading - This week all fourth graders started book clubs. Students are mixed across the grade level reading novels and discussing what they read. These groups will meet Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,and Friday mornings. Check with students each night to make sure they have done their required reading and completed their job for the next days discussion. Also, help make sure your student has their book and papers in their backpacks and gets them to school. Groups don't run well when not everyone is ready to participate.
Language Arts - This week students are learning how to write summaries of what they read. We are working on mini-lessons this week. Next week we will begin a bigger writing project using the books students checked out before Spring Break. Those books need to be ready by April 3rd, so check with your child to make sure they are not falling behind.
Math - In my math class students are learning long division. They have done an excellent job of picking up the forgiveness method and feel very confident in their abilities. I also should them the "old way" of division, and of course they always have the choice of what works best for them.
Social Studies - This week we are finishing learning about the Southwest Region. The test is Friday, so make sure your students are studying a little each night. I would really like to have a Taste of the Southwest party for students as we finish up this unit. Any parents interested in helping please let me know. (I am thinking of a fun Tex-Mex lunch.)
Don't forget - NO SCHOOL next Monday, April 6. Teachers have a Professional Development Day.
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