We will have timed tests for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division once a month. We are working toward 100% of our class in the 100% Club for fourth grade math facts! The test dates are as follows:
February 16
March 15
April 15
May 17
Beginning in February, each student will receive a grade/percentage for each timed test. This is new since it's a MUST that we KNOW the facts before entering 5th grade!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Monday, January 11, 2010
New Reading Contracts (And math info)
Each student will read for 120 minutes or 2 hours each week. The reading log is due in full by the Monday morning of each week. The students are no longer writing a letter about their reading, but will take a Reading Counts quiz online here at school once per month for an additional reading grade.
We DO NOT have a math contract this week. That will be coming soon . . .
We DO NOT have a math contract this week. That will be coming soon . . .
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Brown Bonanza--NEED DONATIONS & VOLUNTEERS
It's almost time for our annual Brown Bonanza Family Fun Night! It will take place February 12, 2010. The goal is to provide an atmosphere of fun for the whole family, and an opportunity for parents to come with their children to meet their friends, teachers, other parents and have a great time together. We will have a carnival-like atmosphere with food, a game room, face painting, bouncy houses, and a silent auction. As in years past, each grade level has a themed basket which is auctioned to the highest bidder.
We need your help with the basket! Fourth grade's themed basket is "Funshine". If you're willing to donate something to the basket, here are some ideas:
4TH GRADE "FUNSHINE" BASKET
The "Funshine" Basket will have everything you need for your spring break or summer getaway!
§ Beach bag
§ Beach towels
§ Sunglasses
§ Sunscreen
§ Frisbees
§ Beach Ball/beach toys
§ Flip-flops
§ Rafts/inflatable blow up toys
§ shovels/sand buckets
§ Tickets to amusement parks/museums
Students can bring in donations by FEBRUARY 1ST.
We need your help with the basket! Fourth grade's themed basket is "Funshine". If you're willing to donate something to the basket, here are some ideas:
4TH GRADE "FUNSHINE" BASKET
The "Funshine" Basket will have everything you need for your spring break or summer getaway!
§ Beach bag
§ Beach towels
§ Sunglasses
§ Sunscreen
§ Frisbees
§ Beach Ball/beach toys
§ Flip-flops
§ Rafts/inflatable blow up toys
§ shovels/sand buckets
§ Tickets to amusement parks/museums
Students can bring in donations by FEBRUARY 1ST.
Monday, January 4, 2010
This Week's Expectations:
We WILL NOT have a math or reading contract this week. Mrs. Hill is working on a new way to complete the practices and will let everyone know when the contracts will begin again!
We WILL NOT have spelling again this week, but we WILL be discussing more grammar terms and memorizing them, too. We will have a quiz over the new terms some time next week.
We began LIT GROUPS today using four different novels chosen by the kids. Each student has an assigned reading that is due on Wednesday of this week (from 2 to 10 chapters, depending on the book). Each student also has a Lit job to complete by Wednesday, as well.
We WILL NOT have spelling again this week, but we WILL be discussing more grammar terms and memorizing them, too. We will have a quiz over the new terms some time next week.
We began LIT GROUPS today using four different novels chosen by the kids. Each student has an assigned reading that is due on Wednesday of this week (from 2 to 10 chapters, depending on the book). Each student also has a Lit job to complete by Wednesday, as well.
Monday, December 14, 2009
A Few Changes for the New Year . . .
As of January 4, 2010, a few changes will take place in our classroom:
- We WILL continue to have "Brain Fuel" at 10:30 each day, but parents and Mrs. Hill will NO LONGER be supplying the snacks. Students are encouraged to bring their own snack each day if they wish to enjoy some midday fuel.
- Reading and math contracts WILL still exist, but they may look different and have different expectations. Look for more information on that in the new year!
- Our new class motto, "Zip it or Flip it!" will be in full force. Parents, ask your child about this for an explanation!
- All student names MUST be written in cursive at ALL times!
Monday, December 7, 2009
Winter Party Time!
A note from our room parents:
It's winter party time and we are in need of donations. We are planning
to have Walking Tacos and other items that the room parents will need
to purchase.
We are also hoping to give every student a gift card instead of all
the little STUFF that usually gets tossed.
If you are willing to donate any sum of $$$ and/or help us out the day
of the Party (Tuesday, Dec.22 @2:45), please contact Angela Falcone @ angela.falcone5@gmail.com.
If you would like to send a monetary donation, please send it in with
your child in a sealed envelope marked Angela Falcone/Winter Party.
We will accept donations starting this week.
Any questions, feel free to e-mail Angela Falcone at the above email.
It's winter party time and we are in need of donations. We are planning
to have Walking Tacos and other items that the room parents will need
to purchase.
We are also hoping to give every student a gift card instead of all
the little STUFF that usually gets tossed.
If you are willing to donate any sum of $$$ and/or help us out the day
of the Party (Tuesday, Dec.22 @2:45), please contact Angela Falcone @ angela.falcone5@gmail.com.
If you would like to send a monetary donation, please send it in with
your child in a sealed envelope marked Angela Falcone/Winter Party.
We will accept donations starting this week.
Any questions, feel free to e-mail Angela Falcone at the above email.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Poetry Cafe Rescheduled
We are rescheduling our Poetry Cafe for this Friday, December 4 from 2:30-3:00 in our classroom. We will enjoy drinks and a healthy snack while we enjoy listening to our newly published poets read a poem of their choice from their own collection!
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