It's hard to believe that 2009 is coming to an end. We've been busy wrapping up units, so when we come back, we'll be ready to dig back in with new topics.
There's lots of excitement going on around school. Last week we enjoyed the 5th grade music concert. Today we are going to the 4th grade tea and sing-along which is hosted by Mrs. Sullivan's and Mrs. Mohrbacher's classrooms. It's always a good time. Tomorrow afternoon will be our classroom celebrations. Children may choose to participate with the gift exchange.
We have had a few students selected as students of the week. Congratulations to Macky, Colter, Madison, Kaden, and Brooke! Keep up the good work and positive role-modeling. I'm proud of you.
December reading calendars--keep reading and recording the minutes over the break. The kids need to bring those back on Janurary 4th.
School resumes on Monday, Janurary 4th. Over the break, encourage your child to read, and practice math facts. I am very impressed that over half of the class has passed out of the multiplication time test and are now working towards the division. We are going to have a celebration when most kids have met their goals, and have shown significant effort and progress.
Have a safe, fun, and relaxing break. See you in 2010!!
Monday, December 21, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
November Updates
I don’t know where the time is going, but November already seems to be flying by. Here are some reminders about what’s going on this month.
We will be wrapping up WKCE state testing this week. On Thursday and Friday, the students will be completing the math testing.
Accordion folders: There is still a little confusion with this. Students have a “bring back” and a “leave home” slot in their folders. When notes or papers that have been corrected have been put in their mailboxes, they should be put in the “leave home” slot for you to look at and keep at home or throw away. Other papers in the subject slots should stay there until I tell the students to take it out and leave at home or throw away.
Math: The kids have been getting daily fact sheets to take home to practice their speed. They should be timed. I will collect all the sheets for the week on Mondays & I’ll give them a little reward for their extra effort. They were also given practice sheets to keep at home. If you make copies, or put them in a plastic sheet protector, this is another tool that can be used for extra practice. Some students have shown theirs to the class and shared how they’ve been using them.
Independent reading: The class did a nice job on making their goals for October. Please make sure their calendar is kept in a safe spot. On the backside of this sheet is a copy of the grading for reading minutes. They must meet 300 minutes, and complete the genre sheet to qualify for the monthly celebration.
Daily/Weekly Activities: Here is a reminder of things that students should be doing routinely.
*practicing spelling words
*practicing multiplication/division facts
*daily math sheet (M4T)
*weekly geography (Geo book)
*independent reading
I now have a “blog” on the school website. We are being encouraged to “go green”, so I will be trying to post class information here. I will let the students know when I have entered, but try to get into a habit of checking this. You can look at any staff member’s blog. Mr. Fischer has one, also. To get to the blog site, just find our school on the left, click on “teacher blogs”, and click on the teacher’s name. Or you type in my address:
http://birdsclassblog.blogspot.com
Independent Reading Minutes Grades
Minutes % Grade
300 72 C
325 78 C+
350 80 B-
375 82 B
400 88 B+
425 90 A-
450 95 A
500+ 100 A+
We will be wrapping up WKCE state testing this week. On Thursday and Friday, the students will be completing the math testing.
Accordion folders: There is still a little confusion with this. Students have a “bring back” and a “leave home” slot in their folders. When notes or papers that have been corrected have been put in their mailboxes, they should be put in the “leave home” slot for you to look at and keep at home or throw away. Other papers in the subject slots should stay there until I tell the students to take it out and leave at home or throw away.
Math: The kids have been getting daily fact sheets to take home to practice their speed. They should be timed. I will collect all the sheets for the week on Mondays & I’ll give them a little reward for their extra effort. They were also given practice sheets to keep at home. If you make copies, or put them in a plastic sheet protector, this is another tool that can be used for extra practice. Some students have shown theirs to the class and shared how they’ve been using them.
Independent reading: The class did a nice job on making their goals for October. Please make sure their calendar is kept in a safe spot. On the backside of this sheet is a copy of the grading for reading minutes. They must meet 300 minutes, and complete the genre sheet to qualify for the monthly celebration.
Daily/Weekly Activities: Here is a reminder of things that students should be doing routinely.
*practicing spelling words
*practicing multiplication/division facts
*daily math sheet (M4T)
*weekly geography (Geo book)
*independent reading
I now have a “blog” on the school website. We are being encouraged to “go green”, so I will be trying to post class information here. I will let the students know when I have entered, but try to get into a habit of checking this. You can look at any staff member’s blog. Mr. Fischer has one, also. To get to the blog site, just find our school on the left, click on “teacher blogs”, and click on the teacher’s name. Or you type in my address:
http://birdsclassblog.blogspot.com
Independent Reading Minutes Grades
Minutes % Grade
300 72 C
325 78 C+
350 80 B-
375 82 B
400 88 B+
425 90 A-
450 95 A
500+ 100 A+
Monday, November 2, 2009
November Updates
I hope everyone was able to rest up over the long weekend, and are feeling rested and healthy.
We will be resuming the WKCE state testing this week. On Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday the students will be taking the Language Arts and Reading portions of the tests. Next Thursday (12) and Friday (13) they will be taking the Math tests. Remind your child to get a good night's sleep, and to eat a good breakfast.
On Tuesday, November 10, we are fortunate to be able to go the the high school to see their production of "The Sound of Music". It is so much fun for the kids to experience this event. They may see a brother or sister, neighbor or cousin, or even know someone in the production. It's a big deal for them to go to the "big school". It'll be a fun morning.
All students who met their reading minutes and completed their genre sheet for the month of October will be able to celebrate with Mrs. Sullivan's classroom this Friday afternoon. They may bring a snack and a drink (yes, they may bring a caffeine free soda if they wish) to enjoy while they relax and watch a movie.
The November genre is to read a non-fiction book. A few students have completed it already. Way to go! Their genre sheet is due on November 11.
We had two students pass out of the multiplication time test in less than 4 minutes. Congratulations to Brianne & Logan! Keep practicing. The kids will start bringing home little sheets to do quick practice at home. They are to time themselves to help gain speed, but should correct or fill in any facts that they left blank. Thanks for your help with this.
REMINDER: November 18 Early Dismissal
November 26 & 27 NO SCHOOL--Thanksgiving Break
Our Fall Celebration was wonderful. Thank you to everyone who was able to contribute items for this. We had lots of good things to eat and drink. We appreciated it!
We will be resuming the WKCE state testing this week. On Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday the students will be taking the Language Arts and Reading portions of the tests. Next Thursday (12) and Friday (13) they will be taking the Math tests. Remind your child to get a good night's sleep, and to eat a good breakfast.
On Tuesday, November 10, we are fortunate to be able to go the the high school to see their production of "The Sound of Music". It is so much fun for the kids to experience this event. They may see a brother or sister, neighbor or cousin, or even know someone in the production. It's a big deal for them to go to the "big school". It'll be a fun morning.
All students who met their reading minutes and completed their genre sheet for the month of October will be able to celebrate with Mrs. Sullivan's classroom this Friday afternoon. They may bring a snack and a drink (yes, they may bring a caffeine free soda if they wish) to enjoy while they relax and watch a movie.
The November genre is to read a non-fiction book. A few students have completed it already. Way to go! Their genre sheet is due on November 11.
We had two students pass out of the multiplication time test in less than 4 minutes. Congratulations to Brianne & Logan! Keep practicing. The kids will start bringing home little sheets to do quick practice at home. They are to time themselves to help gain speed, but should correct or fill in any facts that they left blank. Thanks for your help with this.
REMINDER: November 18 Early Dismissal
November 26 & 27 NO SCHOOL--Thanksgiving Break
Our Fall Celebration was wonderful. Thank you to everyone who was able to contribute items for this. We had lots of good things to eat and drink. We appreciated it!
Monday, October 26, 2009
October News
Where did October go?! It has been a terrific start to our new school year. The kids have been doing a great job recording in their assignment notebooks. Thank you for helping and checking those routinely. Also, I think the accordian folders are working pretty well. We're finding out that some are not as sturdy as others. All-in-all, I feel that these are helping the kids stay organized, rather than having many folders to keep track of. Let me know your thoughts.
Last Friday at the assembly our class found out that we won the first MAPE award. I hear positive remarks from the MAPE teachers. Keep up the good work! Also, our first "student of the month" is Macky Bingenheimer. Way to go, Macky! AND......one more high note--our room had the two top fundraiser sellers. Mackenna & Dustin did an awesome job for our school. Thanks to everyone who was able to help out with the fundraiser.
WKCE testing will resume after the 4 day weekend. We will be testing on Nov. 3rd, 5th, and 6th.
Fall parties will be Wednesday afternoon. They may wear their costume to school.
Last Friday at the assembly our class found out that we won the first MAPE award. I hear positive remarks from the MAPE teachers. Keep up the good work! Also, our first "student of the month" is Macky Bingenheimer. Way to go, Macky! AND......one more high note--our room had the two top fundraiser sellers. Mackenna & Dustin did an awesome job for our school. Thanks to everyone who was able to help out with the fundraiser.
WKCE testing will resume after the 4 day weekend. We will be testing on Nov. 3rd, 5th, and 6th.
Fall parties will be Wednesday afternoon. They may wear their costume to school.
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