Homework:
Read 25 minutes
Reading sheet Due Friday
Practice spelling words
Practice Multiplication facts – quiz Friday
Special Announcement:
Well….A few of you have asked or hinted or wanted to know. So, (drum roll please) I am 10 weeks pregnant. Since this is my second child, it’s getting hard to hide. I wanted to wait until I was a little farther along (just in case). I am due July 31st, unless this baby takes after its big sister. I was early with Abby. However, it should not effect your students school year. As of right now, I will only be taking September for maternity leave. This should still be ok for next year’s kids.
Coats:
Please make sure your little cherub brings a coat to school. The next two days are going to be arctic!
Remember to check the weather forcast and check for delays.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Friday, January 07, 2011
Homework:
Read 25 minutes each night
I am sorry the blog has not been updated this week. I have been out sick, and unable to update.
Today we had our spelling test. Many students missed quite a few words. Please make sure your student studies these words each day.
We have been watching this great video about the Oregon Trail. Ask your kids about what they have learned. Of course they will probably remember the gross stuff that happened. J
Read 25 minutes each night
I am sorry the blog has not been updated this week. I have been out sick, and unable to update.
Today we had our spelling test. Many students missed quite a few words. Please make sure your student studies these words each day.
We have been watching this great video about the Oregon Trail. Ask your kids about what they have learned. Of course they will probably remember the gross stuff that happened. J
Monday, January 03, 2011
Homework:
Read 25 minutes
Reading sheet –Due Friday
Practice spelling words
Welcome back! I hope everyone had a great break. I am excited to get back into the swing of things!
Facebook:
I talked to the class today about requesting Miss Hanson or myself as a friend on Face book. I explained that we are not excepting them as friends because we need to have our boundaries. It’s not that we don’t like them or want to be friends; it’s just that boundaries need to be made. They all seemed to understand.
Writing:
This month is going to be busy in writing. We will be going through intensive test prep for the 4th grade state writing test. It is so important that your student does not miss any school unless of course they are sick. February is when we will be taking the test.
Social Studies:
We are continuing our study of the Oregon Trial this week. We will then move into Pioneers.
Science:
In a few weeks we will start a unit on habitats.
Read 25 minutes
Reading sheet –Due Friday
Practice spelling words
Welcome back! I hope everyone had a great break. I am excited to get back into the swing of things!
Facebook:
I talked to the class today about requesting Miss Hanson or myself as a friend on Face book. I explained that we are not excepting them as friends because we need to have our boundaries. It’s not that we don’t like them or want to be friends; it’s just that boundaries need to be made. They all seemed to understand.
Writing:
This month is going to be busy in writing. We will be going through intensive test prep for the 4th grade state writing test. It is so important that your student does not miss any school unless of course they are sick. February is when we will be taking the test.
Social Studies:
We are continuing our study of the Oregon Trial this week. We will then move into Pioneers.
Science:
In a few weeks we will start a unit on habitats.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Homework:
Read for 20 minutes
Reading sheet due Friday
Math sheet
Many kids brought in books for the book exchange on Friday! There are still a few more kids who need to bring theirs in. Please let me know if you can not get a book for your student.
We have started a new method of Multiplication. I am sending a sheet to help you out at home.
Today we had a guest speaker come and talk to us about trees. Ask your student what new things they learned.
Read for 20 minutes
Reading sheet due Friday
Math sheet
Many kids brought in books for the book exchange on Friday! There are still a few more kids who need to bring theirs in. Please let me know if you can not get a book for your student.
We have started a new method of Multiplication. I am sending a sheet to help you out at home.
Today we had a guest speaker come and talk to us about trees. Ask your student what new things they learned.
Wednesday, December 08, 2010
Homework:
Read for 20 minutes
Reading homework—Due Friday
Study spelling words- test on Friday
Something New: This Friday students who turned in all of their homework will be able to have 15-20 minutes of Friday Free Time. Students who did not turn in all of their homework will have to complete what they did not turn in while others are having free time. I am hoping this will motivate those who have a hard time getting their homework in, and reward those who always turn in homework. This also counts for the RAH each night.
Christmas Party:
Please don’t forget to bring a wrapped new or gently used book by Dec. 15th.
Let Terry Pond know if you can contribute to the party in some way.
Today we had a guest speaker come in, to talk about the Oregon Trail. Be sure to ask your student what they learned.
We also started our mysterious science/Christmas experiment today. I hope to get through all of the kids by Friday!
Read for 20 minutes
Reading homework—Due Friday
Study spelling words- test on Friday
Something New: This Friday students who turned in all of their homework will be able to have 15-20 minutes of Friday Free Time. Students who did not turn in all of their homework will have to complete what they did not turn in while others are having free time. I am hoping this will motivate those who have a hard time getting their homework in, and reward those who always turn in homework. This also counts for the RAH each night.
Christmas Party:
Please don’t forget to bring a wrapped new or gently used book by Dec. 15th.
Let Terry Pond know if you can contribute to the party in some way.
Today we had a guest speaker come in, to talk about the Oregon Trail. Be sure to ask your student what they learned.
We also started our mysterious science/Christmas experiment today. I hope to get through all of the kids by Friday!
Monday, December 06, 2010
Homework:
Read 20 minutes
Reading sheet due--Friday
So far only 4 people have brought in books for our book exchange. Please remember to bring in books by December 15th for our Christmas book exchange. Make sure they are wrapped.
We have a ton of Borax. Thank you so much for helping me make this project possible. I am so excited to get it started. We will start Wednesday!!
Read 20 minutes
Reading sheet due--Friday
So far only 4 people have brought in books for our book exchange. Please remember to bring in books by December 15th for our Christmas book exchange. Make sure they are wrapped.
We have a ton of Borax. Thank you so much for helping me make this project possible. I am so excited to get it started. We will start Wednesday!!
Thursday, December 02, 2010
Homework:
Read 20 minutes
Math sheet if not done in class
Reading sheet due tomorrow!
basic facts and spelling test tomorrow
We played the Driedl Game today. One of our students gave each person their very own Driedl, shared how to play the game and the kids loved it! Thanks for a fun time.
Each student has the directions. Fun family game.
Read 20 minutes
Math sheet if not done in class
Reading sheet due tomorrow!
basic facts and spelling test tomorrow
We played the Driedl Game today. One of our students gave each person their very own Driedl, shared how to play the game and the kids loved it! Thanks for a fun time.
Each student has the directions. Fun family game.
Wednesday, December 01, 2010
Homework:
Read 20 minutes
reading sheet due Friday
Practice spelling and math facts
There are a lot of papers coming home today, check backpacks.
Dental screenings went really well today. The Hygentist talked to the school about germs in their mouth and how important it is to brush.
November reading minutes:
Our class read 16, 138 minutes this month!! That is awesome!! Last month we read 14,400 minutes. What a great climb!
Read 20 minutes
reading sheet due Friday
Practice spelling and math facts
There are a lot of papers coming home today, check backpacks.
Dental screenings went really well today. The Hygentist talked to the school about germs in their mouth and how important it is to brush.
November reading minutes:
Our class read 16, 138 minutes this month!! That is awesome!! Last month we read 14,400 minutes. What a great climb!
Monday, November 29, 2010
Friday, November 19, 2010
Thanksgiving Homework:
Over the break I am asking students to complete the following assignments:
*RAH Reading each day and sign your calendars
*salmon colored reading comprehension sheet for the week
*work on Multiplication facts that you have not mastered yet
DON’T FORGET….CONFERENCES MONDAY NOVEMBER 22ND AND TUESDAY NOVEMBER 23RD!
I encourage you to bring your student to the conference. It’s important they hear what you and I have to say.
Today was the last day for our Native American unit. The kids did a great job. So did Miss Hanson. We will start our unit on the Oregon Trail when we come back from Thanksgiving break.
Ask your student how to solve this problem using the “cluster” method: 34 x 13=
I have totally fallen in love with the cluster method! I wish I learned how to do this when I was in school!
Over the break I am asking students to complete the following assignments:
*RAH Reading each day and sign your calendars
*salmon colored reading comprehension sheet for the week
*work on Multiplication facts that you have not mastered yet
DON’T FORGET….CONFERENCES MONDAY NOVEMBER 22ND AND TUESDAY NOVEMBER 23RD!
I encourage you to bring your student to the conference. It’s important they hear what you and I have to say.
Today was the last day for our Native American unit. The kids did a great job. So did Miss Hanson. We will start our unit on the Oregon Trail when we come back from Thanksgiving break.
Ask your student how to solve this problem using the “cluster” method: 34 x 13=
I have totally fallen in love with the cluster method! I wish I learned how to do this when I was in school!
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Homework:
Read at least 20 minutes tonight
Reading sheet due Friday
Practice math facts—quiz on Friday
Practice spelling—Test on Friday
PROGRESS REPORTS COMING HOME TODAY!!!
Homework issue:
Homework is not coming in. I don’t give out a lot of homework, and feel that everyone should be able to turn it in on time. I understand there are after school activities, but time for homework should be made.
Guess What! Your students wrote thesis statements today!!
Read at least 20 minutes tonight
Reading sheet due Friday
Practice math facts—quiz on Friday
Practice spelling—Test on Friday
PROGRESS REPORTS COMING HOME TODAY!!!
Homework issue:
Homework is not coming in. I don’t give out a lot of homework, and feel that everyone should be able to turn it in on time. I understand there are after school activities, but time for homework should be made.
Guess What! Your students wrote thesis statements today!!
Monday, November 15, 2010
Homework:
Reading sheet—Due Friday
Study spelling words
Study multiplication facts—quiz on Friday the 19th
Today in writing we learned a new word: Explicit, ask your student what the word means, and what they had to do in writing J
Supply check:
Please make sure your student has pencils, glue, and glue sticks. We are coming to the time of year where supplies start to run low or out.
Mrs. Pond emailed everyone today about our up and coming “Holiday party”. Here is her email:
Hello C-3 Parents,
Is everyone ready for the holidays? It is getting closer and closer. I am
already planning the winter party for the class room. I would like to do a book
exchange for the kids. But I need your help, if you could send a wrapped new or
gently used book to class by Wednesday Dec. 15th, that would be fantastic. If
you are unable to get a book for any reason please let me know I will bring a
few extra. Please make sure it is wrapped, it doesn't have to be new a gently
used book would work perfect. Thank you very much for your help. Have a
fantastic weekend.
Please contact me with any questions or ideas for the party.
Thank you,
Terry Pond
itpond@yahoo.com
503-990-2912
This book exchange is a fun idea….and everyone will have a new book to read during the break!
Remember to think about what a 4th grader would want to read (boy or girl). We have all sorts of reading levels in out class. If a student gets a book that is too easy that’s fine. If a student gets a book that is too hard, they can have their parents read it with them or to them.
Reading sheet—Due Friday
Study spelling words
Study multiplication facts—quiz on Friday the 19th
Today in writing we learned a new word: Explicit, ask your student what the word means, and what they had to do in writing J
Supply check:
Please make sure your student has pencils, glue, and glue sticks. We are coming to the time of year where supplies start to run low or out.
Mrs. Pond emailed everyone today about our up and coming “Holiday party”. Here is her email:
Hello C-3 Parents,
Is everyone ready for the holidays? It is getting closer and closer. I am
already planning the winter party for the class room. I would like to do a book
exchange for the kids. But I need your help, if you could send a wrapped new or
gently used book to class by Wednesday Dec. 15th, that would be fantastic. If
you are unable to get a book for any reason please let me know I will bring a
few extra. Please make sure it is wrapped, it doesn't have to be new a gently
used book would work perfect. Thank you very much for your help. Have a
fantastic weekend.
Please contact me with any questions or ideas for the party.
Thank you,
Terry Pond
itpond@yahoo.com
503-990-2912
This book exchange is a fun idea….and everyone will have a new book to read during the break!
Remember to think about what a 4th grader would want to read (boy or girl). We have all sorts of reading levels in out class. If a student gets a book that is too easy that’s fine. If a student gets a book that is too hard, they can have their parents read it with them or to them.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Homework:
Read each night for 20 minutes
Study multiplication facts—Test on Friday the 19th
Class store:
Our next class store is November 30th. If you are able to bring in an item or two that would be great. One thing from each student would be awesome! It can be something you have at home and no longer need, or just a small $1.00 item. Something fun and homemade would be fun too! Juice drinks and snacks are also welcome.
Today we officially finished our Personal Narratives. We ate cookies and smarties while reading each others stories. It is amazing how quiet the room is while they are reading!
Miss Hanson did a fantastic Native American Art project with the class using the paper sacks you brought in. Ask your student about it.
Read each night for 20 minutes
Study multiplication facts—Test on Friday the 19th
Class store:
Our next class store is November 30th. If you are able to bring in an item or two that would be great. One thing from each student would be awesome! It can be something you have at home and no longer need, or just a small $1.00 item. Something fun and homemade would be fun too! Juice drinks and snacks are also welcome.
Today we officially finished our Personal Narratives. We ate cookies and smarties while reading each others stories. It is amazing how quiet the room is while they are reading!
Miss Hanson did a fantastic Native American Art project with the class using the paper sacks you brought in. Ask your student about it.
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Monday, November 08, 2010
Homework:
Read for at least 20 minutes
Sacagawea reading sheet—Due Wednesday the 10th
Remember: NO SCHOOL November 11th—Vets day
NO SCHOOL November 12th—Grading day (I except chocolate HE HE)
Make sure your student is practicing those multiplication facts.
Another great lesson with Miss Hanson! Ask your student about the Native American tribe they are studying!
Read for at least 20 minutes
Sacagawea reading sheet—Due Wednesday the 10th
Remember: NO SCHOOL November 11th—Vets day
NO SCHOOL November 12th—Grading day (I except chocolate HE HE)
Make sure your student is practicing those multiplication facts.
Another great lesson with Miss Hanson! Ask your student about the Native American tribe they are studying!
Friday, November 05, 2010
Homework:
Read at least 20 minutes each night
Practice multiplication facts
Yesterday each student took a timed multiplication test. After the test they wrote down the problems they need to work on and should have taken them home last night. The next test will be on November 19th. Please practice with your student.
No spelling next week. The week is too short. We will start again November 15th.
Ask your student what they built in class today!
Read at least 20 minutes each night
Practice multiplication facts
Yesterday each student took a timed multiplication test. After the test they wrote down the problems they need to work on and should have taken them home last night. The next test will be on November 19th. Please practice with your student.
No spelling next week. The week is too short. We will start again November 15th.
Ask your student what they built in class today!
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Homework:
Read for at least 20 minutes
practice spelling
Reading sheet due Friday
Last month your students read a whopping 14,400 minutes!! September was 9,449 minutes. Our goal was to reach 10,000 minutes. We went far beyond that goal! Way to go! I am so proud. Our new goal is read a grand total of 20,000 in the month of November. That might be tough since that requires each kid to read longer than 20 minutes each night. But we are going for it! I know we can do it!
Thank you for the candy donations. If you are wanting to get rid of candy send it my way. I use it as random rewards.
Read for at least 20 minutes
practice spelling
Reading sheet due Friday
Last month your students read a whopping 14,400 minutes!! September was 9,449 minutes. Our goal was to reach 10,000 minutes. We went far beyond that goal! Way to go! I am so proud. Our new goal is read a grand total of 20,000 in the month of November. That might be tough since that requires each kid to read longer than 20 minutes each night. But we are going for it! I know we can do it!
Thank you for the candy donations. If you are wanting to get rid of candy send it my way. I use it as random rewards.