Thursday, February 24, 2011

Homework:
Read 30 minutes
Reading sheet –Due Friday
Math sheet


Book Fair hours:
Feb. 28-March 4th 8:30-9:15 and 3-4PM
March 1 and 3-evenings
5:30-7:30

Young Authors Night is March 1st during Book Fair hours. Come see your students writing displayed, and buy a book! :)

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Homework:
Read 30 minutes
Reading sheet-due Friday
Book Report—Due March 7th (its coming up fast)!

No spelling this week. It’s a short crazy week.

We started our Oaks reading test today! We are off to a great start. We plan on finishing Friday the 25th.

Remember to get permission slips for Champoeg turned in. A few kids have turned in slips, but not money. Please make sure to get money in as well.

The Book Fair is starting Feb. 28th! I will not be sending home book orders until late March, early April. Teachers will also have wish lists available. You are able to donate a book to your childs class (might be tax deductible?).

Young Authors Night is March 1st. Student writing will be displayed for all to enjoy. I will get you more details when I get them.

Mark your calendars! Parent club meets March 7th at 6:30pm Child care provided.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Homework:
Read 30 minutes
Reading sheet –due Friday
Math sheet – Due tomorrow

Today we had a wonderful special guest from Morocco. She spent an hour sharing about her country. Just by what I learned today, I would love to visit someday. Ask your student to tell you what they learned.

Miss Hanson did a great art activity today. The class took a “line for a walk”. Have your student show you how it works.

Superintendent Husk will present an update on the District's budget to the Budget Committee tonight at 6:00 p.m. in the McKay High School Auditorium. Staff and the public are welcome to attend and listen to the presentation and to provide written feedback on comment cards. The meeting will also be broadcast live on CCTV channel 21 and on-line at cctvsalem.org. Dr. Husk's presentation will be available on salemkeizer.org following the meeting.

While the budget is not expected to be finalized until June, our District is committed to providing staff and the community with as much information as possible, as soon as possible. This early budget update is part of that effort. If you would like to provide feedback on the presentation, please see the Budget Concerns page of salemkeizer.org.

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Homework:
Read 30 minutes
Reading sheet—Due tomorrow
Study spelling words—test tomorrow
Math sheet (fractions)

We welcomed a new student in our class today. Ask your student about her.

Please make sure you have your student turn in the field trip permission slip and $$ for the field trip as soon as possible.

We will be taking our State reading test on Feb. 23rd. It was going to be the math test, but the 4th grade teachers flip flopped. This will give us more time to practice our math.

Book fair starts Feb. 28th!

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Homework:
Read 30 minutes--- this could be your biography book
reading sheet due Friday
study spelling--test on Friday
math sheet if not done in class

Family Math Night put on by the Gilbert House is tonight! 6-7:30. Don't miss out on this great learning opportunity for all ages!

Biography book reports are due March 7th. Students should be well on their way reading their books.

Monday, February 14, 2011

Homework:
Read 30 minutes
Reading sheet due Friday
Practice spelling words


Valentines day was so much fun! Thanks to all the parents who brought goodies and helped out. I really appreciate your help.
I love watching all the kids open their valentines, and enjoy each other!

Hundreds Day is Coming!

Wednesday, February 23rd is the 100th day of school. Several C-Pod classes will be participating in a display of collections of 100 items. Each student is invited to bring 100 of “something.” These will be displayed on the kids’ desks. Ideas: cereal pieces, buttons, trading cards, pennies, stickers, etc.

Miss Hanson continues to do a wonderful job!

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Homework:
Read 30 minutes
math sheet---if not done in class
reading sheet due tomorrow
study spelling---test tomorrow


Tonight is the Choir Concert! Don't miss it!

Please make sure your student has a book picked out for the biographies by Monday the 14th. have them turn in their slips with your signature on them by Monday the 14th.

Remember Tuesday the 15th is Family Math Night presented by the Gilbert House. This will be a fun Family Night for your entire family!

Our very own Katherine Hays has won two free tickets to the Salem Chamber Orchestra for her essay titled "Why I Like Music." Congratulations girl!!

No School February 21st

Tuesday, February 08, 2011

Homework:
Read 30 minutes
math sheet
study spelling words

Today was Miss Hanson's official day as a full time teacher! She did a wonderful job. I am still in the building popping in and out of the classroom. I am really proud of all her hard work, and planning.

We will be sending home a book report project packet tomorrow. The 4th grade team has decided to have the 4th graders give a book report on a biography. Students will be picking their biography's this week. Book reports will be due and presented March 7th. I will also email you the packet I am giving the students.

Monday, February 07, 2011

Homework:
Read 30 minutes
Reading sheet
Study spelling words


Started our writing test today. Please make sure students eat a healthy breakfast and get plenty of sleep at night.

New spelling words coming home today.

Valentine lists coming home (sorry, I forgot to send them home on Friday).

We are almost done with our Matter unit in science. The students need to work together in groups to present what they learned on their subject.

Then we will finish up Oregon Trail, and move into Pioneers.

Our next science unit will be on Energy.

Thursday, February 03, 2011

Homework:
read 30 minutes
Heart due tomorrow
Spelling test tomorrow

Thursday thoughts coming home today. Along with an important notice.

Wednesday, February 02, 2011

Homework:
Read 30 minutes
Math sheet—if not done in class
Finish heart- due Friday the 4th


Last month C3 read a total of 20, 783 minutes!!!! Its so exciting to see this total grow each month! Way to go C3!

I will be sending home Valentine lists by Friday. Since Valentines Day is about love, friendship and kindness, I also included the teachers and staff the students interact with on a regular basis. If each student can write a little thank you or something to these staff members it would make their day. I will have extra valentine cards the students can use for those staff members. No need to buy more.

Tuesday, February 01, 2011

Homework:
Read 30 minutes
Science Vivid Vocabulary due TOMORROW!
Heart due Friday

State Writing tests begin Feb. 7th

Choir concert is Feb. 10th

Family Math Night done by the Gilbert House is Feb. 15th 6-7:30