Wednesday, April 29, 2009
SS chapter review
Any students or parents who are unclear about the due date of the review it is technically Friday. I would like to go over what they have completed tomorrow in class so that I know what they know and don't know. I was encouraging them to complete the work for review tomorrow. No headaches, or stress needed! Thanks!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Junior Olympics
The 4th grade will be presenting the Country of Russia for the Junior Olympics. I have asked Mrs. Healy to help me in this process. I am looking at preforming a Russian play, Russian music and dance, Russian food and clothing. If you have any ideas for us, please e-mail me. This will be my first year participating in Junior Olympics.
Explorer Projects
Explorer Projects will be presented on Tuesday, May 5th, Cinco de Mayo. These presentations will begin at 1:30pm in the classroom. If you would like to attend the presentations, please fill free.
Social Studies Test on Friday
There will be a Social Studies test this Friday, May 1st, over chapters 6 and 7. Students are also responsible to complete the end of the chapter questions, 'Things to Know, and What do you Think,' due on Friday.
Monday, April 27, 2009
ANGELVILLE NEWS
Bon Dia
Week 32, April 27, 2009
REMINDERS:
*Thursday, April 30 – Jog-a-thon from 1:00-1:50, please come cheer on your kids. Make sure your students bring in their pledges.
*Friday, May 1 – 9am is May crowning, please have your child bring a flower, Once Upon a Mattress opening night at 7pm.
*May 1st – Non-uniform Day
*May 7th Uganda students will be visiting our school. Please send a dollar with your child to school to help cover some of their travel costs. Thank You!
*Second week in May ITBS testing will begin.
*May 12th – 4th Grade Night, opportunity for families to tour Middle School and speak with Middle School teachers.
*Progress Reports will go out next week.
ACADEMICS:
*Math – FRACTIONS, FRACTIONS, FRACTIONS! Last week we began looking at fractions and will continue this week. You will see fraction worksheets in the homework packet. Anytime you can relate fractions to everyday life with your child, please do so.
*Reading – a few groups have completed their reading circles and we are waiting on one group to complete their book. We have begun to talk about the ITBS test that will begin in the second week of May. I will be reviewing reading passages that the students can expect to see on the ITBS. We will talk about test strategies when reading a passage and then answering comprehension questions.
*Religion – Each student has chosen a Saint to research find out how he/she lived out the Beatitudes in his/her life. I will post that assignment on the blog as well.
*Social Studies – we continue to try and wrap up our Explorer projects. We will go on tomorrow reading about Explorers and Fur Traders.
*In LA we will have begun to talk about what makes for a good persuasive writing. We will continue with that this week.
*Please continue to look at and sign planners. I am still seeing many planners not signed.
*If your child is still gathering information on their Explorer you can be informed that they are now behind on the project. I will post the expectations of that project as well.
Have a great week!!
Week 32, April 27, 2009
REMINDERS:
*Thursday, April 30 – Jog-a-thon from 1:00-1:50, please come cheer on your kids. Make sure your students bring in their pledges.
*Friday, May 1 – 9am is May crowning, please have your child bring a flower, Once Upon a Mattress opening night at 7pm.
*May 1st – Non-uniform Day
*May 7th Uganda students will be visiting our school. Please send a dollar with your child to school to help cover some of their travel costs. Thank You!
*Second week in May ITBS testing will begin.
*May 12th – 4th Grade Night, opportunity for families to tour Middle School and speak with Middle School teachers.
*Progress Reports will go out next week.
ACADEMICS:
*Math – FRACTIONS, FRACTIONS, FRACTIONS! Last week we began looking at fractions and will continue this week. You will see fraction worksheets in the homework packet. Anytime you can relate fractions to everyday life with your child, please do so.
*Reading – a few groups have completed their reading circles and we are waiting on one group to complete their book. We have begun to talk about the ITBS test that will begin in the second week of May. I will be reviewing reading passages that the students can expect to see on the ITBS. We will talk about test strategies when reading a passage and then answering comprehension questions.
*Religion – Each student has chosen a Saint to research find out how he/she lived out the Beatitudes in his/her life. I will post that assignment on the blog as well.
*Social Studies – we continue to try and wrap up our Explorer projects. We will go on tomorrow reading about Explorers and Fur Traders.
*In LA we will have begun to talk about what makes for a good persuasive writing. We will continue with that this week.
*Please continue to look at and sign planners. I am still seeing many planners not signed.
*If your child is still gathering information on their Explorer you can be informed that they are now behind on the project. I will post the expectations of that project as well.
Have a great week!!
Saints Research
Saints
*Choose a Saint that has modeled the Beatitudes
*Write a mini report describing what your Saint did
-When was your Saint born? When did he/she die?
- Where did he/she live?
- Why is he/she considered a Saint?
- What was their life like? How did he/she follow God and live out the Beatitudes?
*Why did you choose this Saint? How does this Saint speak to you?
*Find a picture of your Saint.
*Draw a picture that would symbolize your Saint.
*Present to Class, all reports must be typed.
*Choose a Saint that has modeled the Beatitudes
*Write a mini report describing what your Saint did
-When was your Saint born? When did he/she die?
- Where did he/she live?
- Why is he/she considered a Saint?
- What was their life like? How did he/she follow God and live out the Beatitudes?
*Why did you choose this Saint? How does this Saint speak to you?
*Find a picture of your Saint.
*Draw a picture that would symbolize your Saint.
*Present to Class, all reports must be typed.
Explorer Expectations
Explorer Research
1. Find out where your explorer is from.
2. What kind of route did your explorer take (you will be creating a map)
3. What did your explorer find?
4. Did your explorer name anything?
5. What years did your explorer explore the Pacific Northwest.
6. Did your explorer stay in the Pacific Northwest or return to his homeland?
7. Can you locate any pictures of your explorer?
8. What areas of the Pacific Northwest did your explorer -explore?
1. Find out where your explorer is from.
2. What kind of route did your explorer take (you will be creating a map)
3. What did your explorer find?
4. Did your explorer name anything?
5. What years did your explorer explore the Pacific Northwest.
6. Did your explorer stay in the Pacific Northwest or return to his homeland?
7. Can you locate any pictures of your explorer?
8. What areas of the Pacific Northwest did your explorer -explore?
Monday, April 6, 2009
ANGELVILLE NEWS
BON DIA
Week 30
April 6, 2009
Raves:
ALL 4th graders and their excellent art work that is displayed out side our classroom. As soon as I get some batteries I will take come pictures.
*Sammy’s mom and her PEEP treats for the teachers, Thanks!
*All family members who helped St. Alphonsus bring in much needed money for our library through the outstanding success of the Scholastic Book Sale! Thank YOU!
*Hanna has helped Meron organize all of her work she had been working on for the 2 months that she was away in Ethiopia. Thank you Hanna!
*Welcome back Meron, we are happy to have you back at school!
Reminders:
*Half Day on Friday. School will be out at noon. There will be no extended school care. Please pick up your children right at noon.
* Class pictures will be on Wednesday, make sure your child is dressed in uniform attire.
* Please continue to check your child’s planners. About half of the class is coming to school with unsigned planners.
* Please continue to stress the importance of being a responsible student with your child. We are nearing the end of the year; I am looking for responsible, independent learners.
Academics:
*In Religion we will finish our Lenten unit in journal writing, reflections, and one last look at a man who was fortunate to receive help from CRS. We will watch a video of his story on the projector. We will also make a cross to pray for and remember each person we have learned about through our CRS curriculum.
*In math we have a groups studying fractions/long division/measurement.
*In reading we continue to have 3 reading circles going on. One group will finish up their book this week.
*In Social Studies we continue to learn about the great State of Washington. This week we will learn more about the first explorers who explored different parts of Washington.
* In Language Arts we are working on articles in time order. We will finish those up by the end of this week.
Bring on the Sun! I’m all about it!
Week 30
April 6, 2009
Raves:
ALL 4th graders and their excellent art work that is displayed out side our classroom. As soon as I get some batteries I will take come pictures.
*Sammy’s mom and her PEEP treats for the teachers, Thanks!
*All family members who helped St. Alphonsus bring in much needed money for our library through the outstanding success of the Scholastic Book Sale! Thank YOU!
*Hanna has helped Meron organize all of her work she had been working on for the 2 months that she was away in Ethiopia. Thank you Hanna!
*Welcome back Meron, we are happy to have you back at school!
Reminders:
*Half Day on Friday. School will be out at noon. There will be no extended school care. Please pick up your children right at noon.
* Class pictures will be on Wednesday, make sure your child is dressed in uniform attire.
* Please continue to check your child’s planners. About half of the class is coming to school with unsigned planners.
* Please continue to stress the importance of being a responsible student with your child. We are nearing the end of the year; I am looking for responsible, independent learners.
Academics:
*In Religion we will finish our Lenten unit in journal writing, reflections, and one last look at a man who was fortunate to receive help from CRS. We will watch a video of his story on the projector. We will also make a cross to pray for and remember each person we have learned about through our CRS curriculum.
*In math we have a groups studying fractions/long division/measurement.
*In reading we continue to have 3 reading circles going on. One group will finish up their book this week.
*In Social Studies we continue to learn about the great State of Washington. This week we will learn more about the first explorers who explored different parts of Washington.
* In Language Arts we are working on articles in time order. We will finish those up by the end of this week.
Bring on the Sun! I’m all about it!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
ANGELVILLE NEWS
BON DIAWeek 29
April 1, 2009 (April Fools)
I apologize for the late News Letter; I have not been feeling well lately.
Raves: Sammy and Maggie sold cookies outside her church on Sunday and made over $80 dollars which was donated to Rice Bowl. All I can say is WOW! You Go GIRLs!! You just raised enough money to get one person started in their own business in Egypt.
*The 4th grade class for being the perfect little angels that they are, while I was away on Monday.
Reminders: It is vital that parents continue to check their child’s planners and work. If your child says that he/she has completed an assignment I ask that you have them show it to you. Often times they think they have completed something, and find out that it was only half done or not done at all. I am beginning to see work not being completed. Once they hit MS (middle school) they will be required to stay in for lunch detention if school work is not complete the night before. I have begun keeping students in for recess if they have fallen behind on their daily work. I will send you an e-mail if this is happening with your child. If I do not have your e-mail address I will send you a note in their planner.
*Book Fair continues thru Sunday
*Thursday, Confessions
*Friday, non-uniform day, Prayer Assembly – 1st grade
*Art Gallery walk begins today, and parents club meeting – Mrs. Ozubko is the guest speaker.
Next week there will be no Reading Naturally as I will need Sisters help, as I do another round of Reading Assessment Tests.
Academics: In Religion this week we are learning about a group of farmers in Honduras who have formed their own co-op through CRS to better their knowledge and success for individual farms. In math we are starting new chapters in fractions/measurements and estimations. In SS we will begin a new unit on the first Explorers into Washington. In LA we are reviewing Parts of Speech and in Reading we continue to work in our guided reading groups.
April 1, 2009 (April Fools)
I apologize for the late News Letter; I have not been feeling well lately.
Raves: Sammy and Maggie sold cookies outside her church on Sunday and made over $80 dollars which was donated to Rice Bowl. All I can say is WOW! You Go GIRLs!! You just raised enough money to get one person started in their own business in Egypt.
*The 4th grade class for being the perfect little angels that they are, while I was away on Monday.
Reminders: It is vital that parents continue to check their child’s planners and work. If your child says that he/she has completed an assignment I ask that you have them show it to you. Often times they think they have completed something, and find out that it was only half done or not done at all. I am beginning to see work not being completed. Once they hit MS (middle school) they will be required to stay in for lunch detention if school work is not complete the night before. I have begun keeping students in for recess if they have fallen behind on their daily work. I will send you an e-mail if this is happening with your child. If I do not have your e-mail address I will send you a note in their planner.
*Book Fair continues thru Sunday
*Thursday, Confessions
*Friday, non-uniform day, Prayer Assembly – 1st grade
*Art Gallery walk begins today, and parents club meeting – Mrs. Ozubko is the guest speaker.
Next week there will be no Reading Naturally as I will need Sisters help, as I do another round of Reading Assessment Tests.
Academics: In Religion this week we are learning about a group of farmers in Honduras who have formed their own co-op through CRS to better their knowledge and success for individual farms. In math we are starting new chapters in fractions/measurements and estimations. In SS we will begin a new unit on the first Explorers into Washington. In LA we are reviewing Parts of Speech and in Reading we continue to work in our guided reading groups.
"APRIL SHOWERS, BRING MAY FLOWERS," lets hope!
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