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We are having a terrific time getting to know each other and sharing our fabulous summer experiences. Your children have adjusted nicely to the school routine, and their eagerness for learning is amazing! It is going to be a wonderful year!
Regular Homework
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Extra Practice with our math concepts can be found online using the ISE under "Things to Do" and Skill Sets found in the "Library", click on the "Lady in the Red Hat." You can find these helpful web based tools on Student Links under "Think Central." The children have been practicing how to access these helpful tools, so they should be able to show you how to log on to the program.
Please check over your child’s math homework daily for accuracy and completeness. Studies show students learn better when they are given the opportunity to verbalize the steps taken to solve problems. Please allow your child this golden opportunity each evening when completing the math homework to explain to you their logic on a few select problems. If you notice an error, you will be able to catch it quickly before it becomes a habit that is difficult to break. Some of the concepts may seem tricky, so please know ANY strategy you show your child that works is worth learning and sharing in math class.
Xtra Math Fact practice is expected to be completed daily for points. If your child completes facts for 5 days/week they will receive 10 points (A+) for the week, 4 days = 9 points (A-), 3 days = 8 points(B-), 2 days = 7 points(C-), 1 day = 6 points(D-).
Spelling Ideas to try at home:
- ABC order: Write your words in alphabetical order.
- Word Sort: Sort your words by vowel sounds, patterns, syllables, etc.
- Repetition: Write your words 3 times each
- Sentences: Write a sentence for each
- spelling word.
- Word Art: Draw a picture and write your
- words in the picture.
- Story time: Write a short story using all
- your words.
- Creative Letters: Write your words by magazine and glue them on a paper.
- cutting out letters in an old newspaper or
- Pyramid: Write your words adding or will be a pyramid shape of words.
- subtracting one letter at a time. The result
- Good Clean Words: Write your words in surface that can be cleaned safely.
- shaving cream on a counter or some other
- Handwriting: Write each word 3 times in
- your best handwriting.
- Cheer your words: Pretend you are a
- cheerleader and call out your words!
- Sound Words: Use a tape recorder and
- record your words and their spelling. Then listen to your tape, checking to see that you spelled all the words correctly.
- Choo-Choo Words: Write the entire list end-to-end as one long word, using different colors of crayon or ink for different words.
- Flashwriting: In a darkened room, use a flashlight to draw letters in the air.
- Timer: Get a timer. Set it for 3 minutes. See how many times you can write your words before the timer goes off.
- Scramble: Have a parent scramble your spelling words. You unscramble them.
Chalk: Write your words outside using sidewalk chalk.
Letters: Write each word as many times as there are letters in the word.
Out loud: Spell your words out loud 2 times to a brother or sister, mom or dad.
Trace Around: Print your spelling words neatly. Take a colored pen and draw an outline around the word, closely following the shapes of the letters. Close your eyes and remember the shape.
Colorful Words: Use two different color pens to write your spelling words. Use one color to write the consonants and the other for the vowels.
Military spelling: Do jumping jacks, as you clap say a letter to spell your words.
Finger Tracing: Use your finger to spell out each of your words one letter at a time on your Mom or Dad‛s back. Then it‛s YOUR turn to feel and spell. Try to guess the word.
Practice Test: Have an adult give you a practice test.
Scratch n' Sniff: Write letters with glue on paper, and then sprinkle with Jell-O. Makes a super scratch n' Sniff when tracing over the letters.
Computer Words: Have your child type their spelling words ten times each on the computer. Use different colors and fonts and print it out!
Words-in-words: Write your word and then write at least 2 words made from each.
Snap and Spell: Snap on each letter, clap when you say the word at the end.
Create an activity: Can you think of a fun way to do your spelling activities? Try it out.
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go...” Dr. Seuss
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Students will be tested on their spelling words on Friday. We will introduce words each Monday. Students will be expected to practice the words at home throughout the week.
Reading Logs will go home on Fridays and will be due the following Friday. We are expecting students to read for 20 minutes and record three complete sentences summarizing what they read. Please initial each entry. For three complete entries, they will receive a B-. For four complete entries, they will receive an A-. For five complete entries, they will receive an A+. They can choose which nights to read.
The following schedule shows the consistent homework assignments for each day. There may be other assignments given. Please check the agenda daily for specific assignments.
Monday
Read 20 Minutes and record in reading log.
Math- One lesson plus Xtra Math facts practice
Practice spelling words on own.
Tuesday
Read 20 Minutes and record in reading log.
Math- One lesson plus Xtra Math facts practice
Practice spelling words on own.
Wednesday
Read 20 Minutes and record in reading log.
Math- One lesson plus Xtra Math facts practice.
Practice spelling words on own.
Library book due Thursday.
Thursday
Read 20 Minutes- Signed reading logs due on Friday.
Math- One lesson plus Xtra Math facts practice
Practice spelling words on own.
NO HOMEWORK ON FRIDAY - ONLY MAKE-UP WORK AS NEEDED.
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November 8-10, 2021
October 29, 2021
October 29, 2021
Halloween parade and celebration was really fun today! It tied right in with our learning about culture and traditions. Thank you parents for sending in all the wonderful treats and gift bags! The students had a fantastic day!
Have a safe Halloween night!
Garden visit is Monday, November 1 at 10:25 am. Please remind your child to wear appropriate shoes.
Library Time: Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 10:25am. Please remind your child to return their library book to return or renew.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Halloween Parade-Friday, October 29
October 15, 2021
October 15, 2021
Fall Break is October 18- 22.
Chromebooks: Please remember to charge them and bring them to class on Monday, October 25.
Library Time: Thursday October 28, 2021 at 10:25am. Please remind students to bring their library books in for renewal or check-in.
We will celebrate Halloween on Friday, October 29. Thank you to all the parents who volunteered to send in items to make our celebration special. You may drop off your items before Friday, or on Friday morning. We will not require parent volunteers in the classroom for this special event. Thank you.
Costumes can be worn to school for the parade.
- No weapons as props, spears, guns, knives etc.
- No gory costumes, a little fake blood is ok
- Students should bring a change of clothing because class will continue as regularly scheduled.
- Costumes could get damaged or dirty so be prepared for that.
The parade will begin at 8:15. It will be over about 8:35 or so.
Have a great break!
October 1-8
September 24, 2021
Parent Conferences begin October 4, 2021: Thank you for using Sign-up Genius to reserve a day & time! If you have not signed up yet, there are slots still open. Our conference is now confirmed to be held via Zoom. I will post the Zoom link in your child's Google Classroom. Please refer to the sign up genius for the time slot you have reserved. When you log in you will be sent to a "waiting room" until our scheduled time.
Ordering Yearbooks: A flyer went home last week with information about ordering yearbooks online.
Jog-A-Thon: Friday October 1, 2021. 4th Grade will run from 9:15- 9:35. I can only have 3 volunteers to help. If you are available and would like to help, please email me at [email protected] I’ll sign up the first 3 that volunteer to help.
Make-up Pictures will be October 13, 2021
Library Time: Thursdays from 10:25-10:55. Please remind students to bring their library books every week for check-in and check-out. Everyone remembered their library book today! First time EVER! Thank you!!!
Please remind students to charge their Chromebook, and bring it and the charger (just in case) to school daily.
We made our clay maps for California's Regions this week. They look amazing! Thank you so much for sending in clay and helping to prepare the plates. I am so grateful to all of our wonderful families for helping us make this school year truly special for the children. Thank you!
Jog-A-Thon Volunteers Needed...
September 10 - 17, 2021
August 30-September 3, 2021
Thank you to everyone that sent in the wonderful classroom supplies. We are well stocked in pencils, paper, highlighters, and markers. We are now requesting clay for our California Regions Map Project.
Please remind your child to charge their Chromebook each evening and bring it to school each day. Please sign and return the contract and insurance form if you have not already done so. Thank you!
We will have our first Art Docent Lesson Wednesday with Mrs. Yoho. We did Square One Art, Zentangles, this week. More information will come home later about ordering merchandise with your child’s art on it!
Have a great weekend!
Back to School Night Slides
Back to School Night
Book Fair
Book Fair: The book fair will be held next week. August 24-27
Tuesday through Thursday 7:45am-2:45pm
Back to School Night 4:30pm-8:30pm
Friday 7:45am-1:45pm
Our class will be attending at our library time, which is Thursday, August 26, at 10:25-10:55. Please send money with your child if you want them to shop during our visit.
Chromebooks
Chromebooks and chargers were sent home today with your students. Please sign and return the contract and insurance form.
Please remind your child to charge their Chromebook each evening and bring it to school each day. Thank you!