Friday, November 22, 2013

Happy Thanksgiving!

Our class feast was a huge success, thank you for everyone that came and had lunch with us!  I wish you and your family a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

Reading LIA will be on Tuesday and Wednesday, December 3rd and 4th.  Please encourage your child to read carefully and use their strategies.

Friday, November 15, 2013

Upcoming Events!

Wednesday is Early Release and our class feast at 10:30 a.m.  Please bring your food item in at 10:00 a.m. warmed and with a serving spoon.  Please let me know if you have any questions.

We will be taking our first Science test of the year without the use of textbooks on Friday, please make sure that your child is reviewing and completing the Study Guide.  Study Guides will be collected and graded on Wednesday, but returned to your child before the end of the day so that they have them to study from.

The following week, we will be out of school for the Thanksgiving Holiday.  Over the week long break, have your child read and study the Multiplication facts daily.

Sunday, November 10, 2013

Our Thanksgiving Feast!

Our Thanksgiving Feast will be on Wednesday, November 20th at 10:30 a.m.  I sent home notes on Friday about the feast, please look it over and let me know if you are able to send in the item marked and whether or not you will be attending.

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Next Week is SUPER Busy!

The week of November 4th is extremely busy!  Please mark your calendar for these upcoming events/activities/assignments...

Monday, November 4th - Begin Text Features Unit in Reading and Expository Writing
Tuesday, November 5th - Planet Brochures are Due!
Wednesday, November 6th - Early Release and the 4th grade Veterans' program presented in school to the 3rd and 5th grade students.
Thursday, November 7th - Veterans' Program performance at 6:30 pm in the multi-purpose room for friends and family.
Friday, November 8th - Science Chapter 5 test, Classroom Speech Contest, Veterans' program performance for the Veterans' after ceremony at the flagpole in the morning., Math CIM test on Expressions and Equations (4.2).

Friday, October 25, 2013

We have had a very productive week!

The first round of LIA Math and Science testing are complete!  I will be sharing the results with your child and helping them set goals for the next go-around in the upcoming weeks.  Also, many students have already surpassed the weekly AR goal for next week, keep up the great reading!  Thank you to Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. Kline,and Ms. Blackburn, our Fall celebration was a YUMMY success because of you ladies!!!

Don't forget to support our PTO by participating in the fundraiser that was sent home last week.  Our PTO is awesome and needs our support!

Friday, October 18, 2013

LIA Testing!

We will have Math and Science LIA testing this upcoming week.  Please remind your child to use their strategies and take their time.  This is their time to show how much they have LEARNED!!!

Also, Wednesday is Early Release and Friday is AR and Honor Roll Assemblies at 8:00 am in the multi-purpose room.  I will send invitations home on Tuesday.  Friday, we will also enjoy our yummy Fall treats during snack time.

Friday, October 11, 2013

The End of the Nine Weeks is Here!

All grades and AR points will be final on Friday.  Please make sure that your child has 7.0 AR points with an 85% average or better, and has turned in any missing work.

Parent conferences are on Thursday evening.  Please remember that these are set to review your child's progress and discuss any questions or concerns you have.  I look forward to seeing you!