Math Timed Tests

Our March assessments will take place on Monday, March 15. Each student, as always, will take four math timed tests (5 minutes each): addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. This is the first time I will be taking a grade for each assessment. I will also take a grade on each assessment for April and May, too. Study those facts!

Adopt a Bulldog

Our class would like to adopt a cement bulldog to assist Ms. Harres' 4/5 class for their "Paws for a Cause" service learning project. The proceeds of the bulldog adoption fees will go toward the production and construction of their miniature golf course in May to raise money for their service learning program. The adoption fee is $15.

If you'd like to help us give a bulldog a good home, dig beneath the couch cushions, search under the seats in the car, or grab some change from your piggy bank and bring it in as soon as possible.

Thanks for caring!

Thoughts . . .

Testing came to a close today . . . as we all were getting a little squirrely, we were glad to enjoy some relaxing activities in and around the classroom throughout the week!

Tomorrow is a pajama day for fourth grade. If students plan to wear slippers, they must bring their slippers and wear regular shoes to school.

It is also "Heart Heroes" day for the Jump for Heart unit in PE. Ms. Franklin is holding a contest for the best costume.

We will be enjoying one more relaxing day tomorrow while we watch a Disney classic: "Bed Knobs and Broomsticks"! But, we're back on track come Monday for a four day week.

Volunteer THANKS!

Our Public Service Announcements are complete! The kids did an amazing job with this activity, but it wouldn't have gone as smoothly without the help of the parents! Thanks to all of you that were able to come to school and guide the kids through this very challenging, yet inspiring project. By the end of the week, all students can view their PSA linked from our class website. Each student will also receive a CD with the PSA file.

Celebrating Black History Month in Indiana

The students brought home a game card from the Indiana Historical Society yesterday. It's a challenge for each of the students to complete (by choice) by Tuesday, February 23. The link to the site is on our class website. The answers to the 10 questions are linked to the site, as well. This is an optional activity for students, but all entrants will receive extra credit in Social Studies. Class time will not be provided for completing the challenge, however students are always welcome to use the computers in the classroom once daily work is complete.

Super Bowl Reading and Math

You might have read in the Brown Barker about our Super Bowl festivities this week. Along with spirit days, we are also counting the number of minutes each student reads and practices math facts. Student CAN use the minutes they read from their weekly contracts for this activity, too. We get a touchdown for every 7 hours of reading and math completed throughout the week. We also get a field goal for perfect attendance for each day (that includes no tardies). Please sign a football (students will bring home a football for each day of this week) after your child practices math and reads. Our goal is to win the Super Bowl competition as well as being super readers and mathematicians!

Supplies--THANK YOU!

Thank you to the families that sent glue and scissors to school to replenish our supplies. We are still short on scissors, though, and would be happy to take an old pair just lying around your house! The more the merrier . . . even with scissors!