Please have your child clean out their Language Arts folder of all Wizard of Oz papers and their History folders of all papers pertaining to mountains. Some of their folders are very full and it is hard for them to find the papers they need now.

The fourth grade teachers will begin tutoring after school on Tuesdays from 3:45-4:45. If you are interested, you must sign up on sign up genius (the link is provided in the left column) with the child’s name and the specific topic you would like him/her to be tutored in. This way we can prepare meaningful sessions with the child. This is not a homework session but a time where we can work individually or in small groups on a concept the student is struggling with.

I can tell the students have been reviewing their phonograms. There are still a few that are giving them trouble but I’m sure with more practice they will know them all soon. We will have a spelling and phonogram test on Friday.

Everyone did a great job in reciting their poems; I was very proud of them. We will have poems they memorize periodically so they can build up to their major project of reciting “Paul Revere’s Ride” near the end of the school year.

We will begin diagramming simple sentences this week in Language Arts. We are also continuing with making summaries and taking dictation.

In math, we will study estimation in problem solving. We continue to incorporate the model method of teaching into each lesson. There will be a test on Friday. Knowing their math facts is integral for the children to build upon what they already know. Please review multiplication facts regularly with your child.

We are finishing meteorology with a test on Wednesday. Our next topic will be the scientific method.

We’ve had some great discussions about Pollyanna. Ask your child how to play the glad game, maybe you can play it as a family. There will be a quiz on Thursday on chapters 1-15.

I’ve noticed that the agendas are not getting signed everyday by all the parents. As a result, some children are not turning in all their assignments. Please make sure that these are signed after your child shows you all their work that way we can be sure they are getting everything finished. Thanks for partnering with me in this.

We are collecting box tops!!!

Please clear out the “take home” folder as well as the Language Arts and History folders.

IMPORTANT DATE: Spalding Night is September 22^nd from 6:30-8. Come on out to gain a better understanding of this essential subject.

Please make sure your child is reviewing their phonograms each night, find out which ones give them pause and zero in on them. We will have a spelling and phonogram test on Friday

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In Language Arts, we’re moving into verbs this week. We are also continuing with making summaries and taking dictation.

The students seem to understand the Order of Operations in math, this will be a good foundation for future lessons. We will have a short quiz on this on Wednesday. We will be focusing on learning the “model” method that Singapore uses this week, starting with addition. I know you may be thinking “addition?", my student is beyond that. The reason is it is very important they comprehend how to break down word problems using this method and we must start with the basics. Knowing their math facts is integral for the children to build upon what they already know. Please review multiplication facts regularly with your child.

We are continuing in meteorology with climate and weather maps and symbols. We will also review throughout the week to prepare for the Meteorology test on Tuesday the 29^th.

The students did well on their mountains test and we have been studying the Middle Ages. We will be on this unit for a while. Please help your student clean out their folders of all mountain worksheets as they will not need these in them anymore.

We are finished with The Wizard of Oz. I hope your student enjoyed going deeper into this book. Your student can also take out all of these papers, too, so there is room for Pollyanna. Please have them bring this book in and they can take home The Wizard of Oz.

Please clear out the “keep at home” side of the “take home” folder each day and check and sign the agenda everyday as well!

IMPORTANT DATES: Singapore Night is this Thursday, September 17^th from 6:30-7:30. Spalding Night is September 22^nd from 6:30-8. Come on out to gain a better understanding of these 2 essential subjects.

Keep in mind that this Friday (Sept. 18) is a half day. Students should be picked up at 12:30.

We will be reviewing phonograms 55-70 this week. Please make sure your child is reviewing them each night. We will have a spelling and phonogram test on Friday.

In Language Arts, we have been studying how to make plural nouns and practicing capitalization rules. On Tuesday we will have a quiz on these.

We will study Order of Operations in math this week. Knowing their math facts is integral for the children to build upon what they already know. Please review multiplication facts regularly with your child. There are many computer math drill games that can help in this area. One strategy I’ve used with my children is they must do 10-15 minutes of drill before they can play a computer game.

We are continuing in meteorology with tornadoes and hurricanes. On Monday, the students take their mountain assessment and then we will begin our unit on the Middle Ages.

We finish The Wizard of Oz with an assessment on Thursday. On Friday, we will begin an introduction to Pollyanna. Please make sure your child brings this book in on Friday.

My computer is back up and running well. Thank you IT!

Please clear out the “keep at home” side of the “take home” folder each day and check and sign the agenda everyday as well!

It was great seeing so many parents at curriculum night! Thanks for coming out and finding out more about what goes on in our classroom.

IMPORTANT DATES: Singapore Night is September 17^th from 6:30-7:30. Spalding Night is September 22^nd from 6:30-8. Come on out to gain a better understanding of these 2 essential subjects.

We will be learning phonograms 55-72 this week. Please make sure your child is reviewing them each night. We will also begin our cursive instruction this week.

In Language Arts, we have been memorizing pronouns and on Thursday we will have a quiz on them. We will also analyze a poem and continue making summaries and taking dictation this week.

We continue multiples and factors in math. They seem to really grasp this well which is good because we have an assessment on it on Friday. Knowing their math facts is integral for the children to build upon what they already know. There are many computer math drill games that can help in this area. One strategy I’ve used with my children is they must do 10-15 minutes of drill before they can play a computer game.

We are continuing in meteorology with atmosphere, air masses and weather fronts. While in geography, we will finish our study of mountains with an assessment on Thursday.

Last Friday, we finished chapter 15 in The Wizard of Oz. We will work on a review and study guide on Tuesday in preparation for an assessment on Chapters 8-15 on Wednesday.

I hope you all had a great 3-day weekend! I enjoyed spending time with my family.

Unfortunately, since Saturday, I have not been able to get into my school email. This has caused me some anxiety because I want to keep the lines of communication open and this is the easiest way. I hope to remedy this problem ASAP but until then if you need to contact me, my extension at school is 207 and you can leave a note in the “take home” folder or agenda.

Please clear out the “keep at home” side of the “take home” folder each day and check and sign the agenda everyday as well!

Thank you so much for the boxes of tissues and wipes. Supplies are always greatly appreciated!

IMPORTANT DATES: Our Curriculum Night is Wednesday, September 2 from 6:30-8pm. This date is for 3^rd through 5^th grade. All ESS and Specials Teachers will be at both nights as well. I’m looking forward to seeing one parent of every student there. (No children, please.)

PICTURE DAY: This Thursday, September 3^rd!!

Spalding is coming along. It is something that we practice every day. The students will have homework every night in the form of spelling practice with markings and rules and reviewing the phonogram cards with a parent or sibling. Practicing at home will really aid in their comprehension. There has been confusion about who has paid for the cards, this stems from the fact that there was a separate place on the order form for the cards (the reason was the administration didn’t want families paying for more than one set of cards.) If you have not yet received your cards, can you call the office and ask them to help you determine if you have ordered them or not? If you already have them please review them nightly with your child. We have learned 1-54 and will continue with those this week.

In Language Arts, we are learning capitalization rules and will go on to pronouns. We will also memorize a poem and continue making summaries and taking dictation this week.

We begin multiples in math which means the students need to understand and use multiplication. Knowing their math facts is integral for the children to build upon what they already know. There are many computer math drill games that can help in this area. One strategy I’ve used with my children is they must do 10-15 minutes of drill before they can play a computer game.

We are continuing in meteorology with air pressure and density and the atmosphere. While in geography, we will begin our study of mountains.

We meet Oz this week and will learn more about characterization which enables us to incorporate our core virtues. Literature is a great way to understand and discuss our virtues. Reading with the students is my favorite part of the day, they share many insightful comments.

This weekend is a 3-day holiday and a no homework weekend! I hope you and your family have an enjoyable Labor Day.

You can communicate with me via email or the “take home” folder. Just put your note on the “complete and return” side and I will see it. I will get back to you within 24 hours. Please clear out the “keep at home” side each day and check and sign the agenda everyday as well!

It’s beginning to be cold season. We already have gone through a few boxes of tissues so if you could bring in some tissue boxes, it would be greatly appreciated!

We have 2 openings in our class for a liaison. This is a volunteer who would help coordinate activities, reading groups, etc. If you are interested please email me. Thank you!