Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Homework:
Read 30 minutes
Math

A few reminders:

No school Feb. 1st—Teacher In-Service

Book orders due Feb. 4th. Don’t forget you can order online and help your student’s class earn free books.

Don’t forget to have student earn money through reading or chores for the Heifer Project.

Multiplication/division test on Friday!!!

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Homework:
Read 30 minutes-- reading logs due tomorrow
math: range

Monday, January 25, 2010

Homework:
Read 30 minutes
Math: Mean, Median and Range

We start our first round of State Math tests tomorrow. Students will be given 3 opportunities to pass the test. We just finished our 1st round of reading. I am very pleased so far with the results. If you have any questions please let me know.

Book orders are due Feb. 4th. If you can order online that would be great. Our class gets a free book with every online order!

Remember Science Fair Projects are due Feb. 18th!

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Homework:
Read 30 minutes
Math: Multiplication

A lot of stuff is going home today. Each student is bringing home their science fair informational packets and poster board. They are also bringing home: Thursday Thoughts, book orders, Heifer Project materials and reading logs.
Please let me know if you have any questions regarding any of this information.

Tomorrow (1-22-10) is the last day to order T-Shirts!
Dear Parent,
I have exciting news. You can now place your Scholastic Book Clubs orders online!
Browse all the great monthly Book Club selections at low prices and order online. Plus, our class earns a FREE Book every time a parent orders online.
Here's how it works:

1. Use the information below to access the Scholastic Book Clubs Web site.
2. Browse the titles with your child and place your order with your credit card.
3. Your order will come to me, and your credit card payment will go directly to Scholastic's secure server. There's no need to send money to school.
4. After I submit the entire class order to Scholastic, your order will be delivered to our classroom for your child to take home.
To get started, go to the Web address below and enter our class’s personalized user name and password in the sign-in fields on the right side of the page. Note: You do not need to create your own user name and password.
www.scholastic.com/bookclubs
User Name: mrsbrownc3
Password: brownc3
Ordering online is the most convenient way to use Scholastic Book Clubs. You can order anytime, right up until the online order due date. You'll also get instant access to over 500 additional titles plus online-only specials and discounts.
And don't forget: Every time a parent places an order online, we earn a FREE book for our classroom library!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Karrie Brown
P.S. If you do not order online, paying with checks is the easiest for me. If you cannot pay with a check, that’s fine you can send cash.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Homework:
Read 30 minutes---reading logs due tomorrow
Multiplication sheet


Attention 5th grade parents,

JGEMS charter school is beginning its recruitment process for students entering the 6th grade in the fall of 2010. JGEMS is a charter school, which means it is a public school with the Salem Keizer School District. This is a GREAT school and would be a wonderful opportunity for your child to attend while they are in middle school. Mrs. Koenig has had students attend this school in the past and they always come back and tell her about how much they love it! There is no fee, but they choose the class through a lottery process. Also, here is there website if you are interested: http://www.jgems.net/index.php

If you are interested in attending a meeting to learn about this school, please email me back and I will send home a brochure with your child regarding program details, information meetings, and other important dates. I will be sharing this with my class on Tuesday. Also, mark your calendar for Feb. 18th, at 6:30pm in the Waldo Library (this is there required Information Meeting for all interested parents and students).

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Homework:
Read 30 minutes
Division
Practice flashcards—test on Friday

Reading logs were due today. Only 5 came back!

No TV Week:
January23-29

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Homework:
Read 30 minutes
Science: Atoms
Math: reducing fractions

Science Fair:
Its that time again! The Science Fair will be Feb. 18th. Information and poster board will be sent home January 21st. No need to panic just yet. But if you want to get a jump start of looking for that perfect science experiment now is the time.

Field Trip:
Just a reminder, we will be seeing Kiss Me Kate at McNary High School. Please remember to drop your student off at McNary at 8:45 AM. All 4th and 5th grade teachers will be there to meet the kids. If you are choosing not to have your student come they are still expected to be at school. They will be with Mrs. Randal.

On January 15th we are having a multiplication basic fact test. Practice, practice, practice.

January 21 and 22 we will be starting the first round of the State Reading Test. Students will have 3 chances to pass. Please make sure students come to school well rested and have full tummies.

Monday, January 11, 2010

Homework:
Read 30 minutes
Division math sheet


If your student has not returned their McNary Play field trip form please make sure they get it in as soon as possible.

We are running out of tissue. If you are able to bring another box, I would really appreciate it.

Wednesday, January 06, 2010

Homework:
Read 30 minutes
Math sheet
Fact and opinion sheet

Class Store:
Our next class store is coming up at the end of the month (Jan.29). If you have any thing you would like to donate I would really appreciate it. I have a few things I picked up over the break.

Homework:
I have noticed the same kids over and over again not turning in their homework. I hate to do this, because it takes away from my planning time, but I am going to take away recess each time a student does not turn in their homework. They will have to complete it during that time. I hope this encourages those students to start bringing their homework back. I am also hoping to change this plan, so I can have my planning time back. I am brain storming some ideas with other teachers.

We are going to a play January 20th! Here is the permission slip that will be sent home on Thursday.

Forest Ridge fourth and fifth grade students will be taking a field trip on Wednesday, January 20th, 2010. We will be visiting McNary High School in Keizer to see the musical comedy play, Kiss Me Kate. The curtain will go up at 9:00 a.m. promptly.

Here is what will need to happen differently on that day:

PLEASE DROP YOUR FOURTH OR FIFTH GRADE STUDENT AT MCNARY HIGH SCHOOL AT 8:45 A.M. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20TH. YOUR STUDENT IS TO MEET HIS OR HER TEACHER IN THE COMMONS. The commons is the room they will be in after walking through the front doors- no chance of getting lost. PLEASE BE ON TIME!

It is our hope that all 4th and 5th graders will be able to attend the play. However, any students who do not come to McNary that morning, are to come to Forest Ridge at the regular time to do morning activities in room C-4. Children attending the play will be transported by school bus to the school in time for lunch.

This field trip is FREE!

Because of limited seating at the play, we are not taking chaperones on this trip.

We are looking forward to this exciting opportunity!

Mrs. Kerr Mrs. Brown Mrs. Randall Mrs. Koenig Mr. Jorgensen

Tuesday, January 05, 2010

Homework:
Read 20 minutes—Reading logs due tomorrow
Division worksheet
Fact and Opinion sheet


Play:
Missoula Montana Children's Theatre Company is in town this week producing a children's play "Princess and the Pea". There will be two performances on Saturday at Claggett Creek Middle School. 3pm and 5:30pm Adults $8
There are a number of students from Forest Ridge in the play. Come support our kids!

Fun Things to do in January:

*KEIZER ART ASSOCIATION
cartooning: Tuesdays, Jan. 5th-Feb. 2nd $50 for 5weeks ages 7-12
take this class if you like to draw, laugh, and share cartoon stories
kids clay class: Saturdays, Jan 30th-Feb. 2nd 11-12pm 4 weeks $40 Ages 6-15 or older!
creating projects from clay and fire in a kiln
Register for classes at www.keizerarts.com or call 363-5667

*LANCASTER MALL KIDS CLUB
Thursday, January 7th 6-7pm Free Make a Snowman

*BULLWINKLE'S FUN CENTER
Family Fun Friday! Jan. 9th 5-9pm $10 gets you unlimited laser tag, max flight, kidopolis, and more!
Must call and reserve spot @ (425) 228-7300 X13

*LOWES BUILD AND GROW KIDS CLINICS
Saturday, Jan. 9th Coin Bank
Saturday, Jan. 23rd Tic Tac Toe 10-11am Free Register @ Lowes.com

*MISSION MILL FAMILY DAY
Saturday, Jan. 9th Potato Stamp Cards Free 11-1

*NORTHERN LIGHTS THEATRE DOUBLE PLAY SATURDAY (Play, Movie, Pizza, Snacks)
Saturday, Jan. 9th $11 Doors open 11:45 Play: Princess and the Pea
Movie:TBA

*STRAUB ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER (1120 A Street NE Salem)
Nature kids Classes Free Call to RSVP 391-4145
Wednesday, Jan. 13th "Watersheds" 2nd & 3rd graders
Wednesday, Jan. 20th "Watersheds" 4th & 5th graders 4-5:30 pm

*SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY NO TV WEEK JAN 23-29 SLEEPOVER!!!
THE GREAT LIBRARY CAMP IN!!!!! Lots of FUN!!!!! Come find a comfy spot with us=)
Step 1: Submit your pledge to turn off your T.V for one week @ www.salemlibrary.org YOU CAN DO THIS!!!
Step 2: Make your reservation by calling 588-6088
Step 3: Keep your pledge and do not turn your t.v on Jan. 23rd-Jan. 29th
Step 4: Arrive at the Library Friday, Jan 29th at 6:30pm Bring your sleeping bag, pillows,etc. and get ready for a fun night of games, crafts, snacks, door prizes, and more!

*MICHAELS
Saturday, Jan. 30th Valentines Day Frame $1 12-2pm

Monday, January 04, 2010

Happy 2010

Homework:
Read 30 minutes
Division worksheet

Our tissue supply is running low. If you are able to contribute more tissue that would be great! The sniffle monster has been around.