Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Homework: Read 30 minutes Math sheet Reading sheet Study spelling words Important dates: April 1st- parent night out RSVP required. April 4th – Charter board meeting 5:30 April 11th- Parent teacher club 6-7:30 Child care provided April 15th- No School- Furlough day L Field trip! May 20 is Down By the River. This is our school wide action project. Making Willamette Mission Park beautiful and learning some great science stuff. Mark your calendars and come enjoy the day with us! Don’t forget we have until April 22nd to fill up our “Baby, Oh Baby” basket! So far we have: baby nail clippers, take and toss sippy cups, and a Pooh diaper bag. All wonderful Items. We are off to a great start, but need to fill that basket up!
Monday, March 28, 2011
Homework: Read 30 minutes reading sheet --due Friday Spelling test-- Friday Practice multiplication- Quiz Friday We have had a great start today. Everyone looks relaxed and refreshed from their break. To all the parents who have had to reschedule conferences, Thank you!! I appreciate your patience and understanding.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Homework:
Read 30 minutes
Reading sheet –Due Wednesday
Practice spelling—Test Wednesday
Family Fun Night is coming!
Family Fun Night is a time in May when we can all get together and have some fun. There is yummy food, fun games and of course our huge classroom basket auction.
Our class’s basket theme is “Baby Oh Baby”. Today the class and I made a list of all the affordable baby items we could think of. Here are a few:
Baby blankets
Toys and books
Clothes
Bottles
Binkies
Lotion, powder, soap
Socks
Shoes
Diapers
Wipes
Bibs
Formula
Towels and washcloths
Bath toys
Hats
Binky clip
Manicure set
Home safety items
Bath tub
I think you get the idea. :) Items you buy can be for any gender, or you can buy items that could be used for either gender.
All Donations need to be in by April 22nd!
Let me know if you have any questions.
CET (Children’s Educational Theatre) came to visit our school today. A few classrooms were able to see them perform some skits and games. They handed out summer camp information. Your student should be brining it home tonight.
If you do not have a conference scheduled with me, please feel free to come in for a mini Open House Thursday the 17 (wear green) to see what your student has been doing and to chat with me if you want to. The Open House will be from 6:00-7:00PM
Read 30 minutes
Reading sheet –Due Wednesday
Practice spelling—Test Wednesday
Family Fun Night is coming!
Family Fun Night is a time in May when we can all get together and have some fun. There is yummy food, fun games and of course our huge classroom basket auction.
Our class’s basket theme is “Baby Oh Baby”. Today the class and I made a list of all the affordable baby items we could think of. Here are a few:
Baby blankets
Toys and books
Clothes
Bottles
Binkies
Lotion, powder, soap
Socks
Shoes
Diapers
Wipes
Bibs
Formula
Towels and washcloths
Bath toys
Hats
Binky clip
Manicure set
Home safety items
Bath tub
I think you get the idea. :) Items you buy can be for any gender, or you can buy items that could be used for either gender.
All Donations need to be in by April 22nd!
Let me know if you have any questions.
CET (Children’s Educational Theatre) came to visit our school today. A few classrooms were able to see them perform some skits and games. They handed out summer camp information. Your student should be brining it home tonight.
If you do not have a conference scheduled with me, please feel free to come in for a mini Open House Thursday the 17 (wear green) to see what your student has been doing and to chat with me if you want to. The Open House will be from 6:00-7:00PM
Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Monday, March 07, 2011
Homework:
Brochure project
Read 30 minutes
For all who have not heard yet, I am having another GIRL!! I am going to be kept very busy with 2 little girls. LOL
I have had a few parents and kids worried I would be leaving this school year. I want to reassure you the baby is not due until July, so the school year should not be affected by it.
Brochure project
Read 30 minutes
For all who have not heard yet, I am having another GIRL!! I am going to be kept very busy with 2 little girls. LOL
I have had a few parents and kids worried I would be leaving this school year. I want to reassure you the baby is not due until July, so the school year should not be affected by it.
Thursday, March 03, 2011
This has been a busy week!
Homework:
Read 30 minutes
reading sheet due tomorrow
study spelling words- test tomorrow
math sheet- due tomorrow
Our Field trip to Chamoeg Park is March 10th. Make sure your student has brought in their permission slip and $$. Students should also dress for the weather. Some of the activities will require us to be outside. Layers are always good.
Homework:
Read 30 minutes
reading sheet due tomorrow
study spelling words- test tomorrow
math sheet- due tomorrow
Our Field trip to Chamoeg Park is March 10th. Make sure your student has brought in their permission slip and $$. Students should also dress for the weather. Some of the activities will require us to be outside. Layers are always good.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
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.
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.
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 $$ for the field trip as soon as possible.
We will be taking our State reading test on Feb. 23rd. It was going to be the math test, but the 4th grade teachers flip flopped. This will give us more time to practice our math.
Book fair starts Feb. 28th!
Read 30 minutes
Reading sheet—Due tomorrow
Study spelling words—test tomorrow
Math sheet (fractions)
We welcomed a new student in our class today. Ask your student about her.
Please make sure you have your student turn in the field trip permission slip and $$ 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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Homework:
Read 25 minutes
Reading sheet due tomorrow
Heart due Feb. 4th
Vivid vocab. Due Feb. 2nd
Important dates:
Jan. 31st No school
Feb. 4 Parent Night Out- RSVP required
Feb. 7 PTC 630-8 Child Care Provided
Feb. 15 Gilbert house Math Night 6-7:30
Feb. 21 No School Presidents Day
Miss Hanson has given the students a vocabulary science project. Some of the work has been done in class. The rest of the work needs to be completed at home. She passed out the directions to students yesterday. Here they are:
Vivid Vocabulary Requirements
I was given this word in class: ___________________
· I am to do the following by Friday, Feb. 2nd:
Write the word large at the top of the paper (at least 2 inches). Use a dictionary to write the definition under the word.
Color the word so it stands out (block letters work well).
Draw a picture showing a scene of what the word means (3-D pictures will get you more points – use scrap booking supplies, cotton balls, Popsicle sticks, construction paper, Cheerios, etc. to make it stand out)
Write a sentence using your vocabulary word ( On the bottom).
Practice saying your word, definition and sentence because you will need to make an oral presentation to the class.
You will have some class time on Thursday to work on it.
Bring your word in on Friday morning, ready to present it to the class.
**It is important to be neat, careful and try to be creative as you work on this project. It is always a good idea to discuss this with your family and you can get some help from them on this one. I encourage family participation for this project. The main idea is to build your vocabulary so you will learn new and interesting words.
How you will be scored:
v Definition (5 pts.)
v Sentence (5 pts.)
v Use of 3D (5 pts.)
v Creativity (5 pts.)
v Neatness (5 pts.)
v Total – 25 points
A lot of papers are coming home today including Thursday Thoughts. Please read, there is a lot of important information.
Read 25 minutes
Reading sheet due tomorrow
Heart due Feb. 4th
Vivid vocab. Due Feb. 2nd
Important dates:
Jan. 31st No school
Feb. 4 Parent Night Out- RSVP required
Feb. 7 PTC 630-8 Child Care Provided
Feb. 15 Gilbert house Math Night 6-7:30
Feb. 21 No School Presidents Day
Miss Hanson has given the students a vocabulary science project. Some of the work has been done in class. The rest of the work needs to be completed at home. She passed out the directions to students yesterday. Here they are:
Vivid Vocabulary Requirements
I was given this word in class: ___________________
· I am to do the following by Friday, Feb. 2nd:
Write the word large at the top of the paper (at least 2 inches). Use a dictionary to write the definition under the word.
Color the word so it stands out (block letters work well).
Draw a picture showing a scene of what the word means (3-D pictures will get you more points – use scrap booking supplies, cotton balls, Popsicle sticks, construction paper, Cheerios, etc. to make it stand out)
Write a sentence using your vocabulary word ( On the bottom).
Practice saying your word, definition and sentence because you will need to make an oral presentation to the class.
You will have some class time on Thursday to work on it.
Bring your word in on Friday morning, ready to present it to the class.
**It is important to be neat, careful and try to be creative as you work on this project. It is always a good idea to discuss this with your family and you can get some help from them on this one. I encourage family participation for this project. The main idea is to build your vocabulary so you will learn new and interesting words.
How you will be scored:
v Definition (5 pts.)
v Sentence (5 pts.)
v Use of 3D (5 pts.)
v Creativity (5 pts.)
v Neatness (5 pts.)
v Total – 25 points
A lot of papers are coming home today including Thursday Thoughts. Please read, there is a lot of important information.