Homework:
Read 20 minutes
Practice flash cards
Math sheet
Year Book Time
The youngest person/only child is bringing home a blue year book form home today, along with Thursday Thoughts. If you would like a year book fill out the form and return the form and $5.00 by June 3rd. Year books will be delivered on Monday June 8th.
Lost and Found
Make sure the lost and found is checked for lost items. On June 15th all unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity.
Field Day
Field Day is June 12th! Volunteers are needed to help run the activities. If you are interested there is a sign up sheet in the lobby.
Summer Library Hours
The library will be open during the following hours:
Wednesdays from 10-11: June 17,24 and July 1,22,29, August 5th is return only
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Homework:
Read 20 minutes
Multiplication sheet
Practice 8’s flash cards---test next Wednesday
Scholastic News Page 8
I received a number of the parent letters back, I sent home yesterday. We will be meeting tomorrow morning. I will do my best to honor your request, but please keep in mind we need your flexibility should we be unable to keep class size equal.
Thank you for your quick responses! You are a great group of parents!
Read 20 minutes
Multiplication sheet
Practice 8’s flash cards---test next Wednesday
Scholastic News Page 8
I received a number of the parent letters back, I sent home yesterday. We will be meeting tomorrow morning. I will do my best to honor your request, but please keep in mind we need your flexibility should we be unable to keep class size equal.
Thank you for your quick responses! You are a great group of parents!
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Homework:
Read 20 minutes
Oregon Studies Weekly crossword (if not done in class)
Work on book report
Reminder:
Book reports are due June 5th. Students should be finishing up their books by now, and starting their projects and speeches. I am so excited to see what the kids come up with.
I also want to remind you about the CD’s I can put together for your student. I can order a CD of pictures through Costco. I have pictures of your student’s 4th grade year. This way your student will have pictures of their friends and themselves. If you are interested the CD’s are $3.00. It is pictures of field trips, class activities and so on. Let me know if you have any questions.
Read 20 minutes
Oregon Studies Weekly crossword (if not done in class)
Work on book report
Reminder:
Book reports are due June 5th. Students should be finishing up their books by now, and starting their projects and speeches. I am so excited to see what the kids come up with.
I also want to remind you about the CD’s I can put together for your student. I can order a CD of pictures through Costco. I have pictures of your student’s 4th grade year. This way your student will have pictures of their friends and themselves. If you are interested the CD’s are $3.00. It is pictures of field trips, class activities and so on. Let me know if you have any questions.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Important Stuff
Homework:
Read 20 minutes
Math Sheet
Practice 7’s flashcards—Test Tomorrow!
Choir Tour:
Choir kids who turned in their permission slips will be on their choir tour tomorrow. They will return around 1:00.
Tonight is the Forest Ridge Choir Concert at 6:30. Kids have to be here at 6:15. Please wear Choir shirts.
Dates to Remember:
May 22nd—Choir Tour
May 25th—No School
June 5th – Book report presentations!!
June 12—Last Kid Day L I’ll miss them!
Read 20 minutes
Math Sheet
Practice 7’s flashcards—Test Tomorrow!
Choir Tour:
Choir kids who turned in their permission slips will be on their choir tour tomorrow. They will return around 1:00.
Tonight is the Forest Ridge Choir Concert at 6:30. Kids have to be here at 6:15. Please wear Choir shirts.
Dates to Remember:
May 22nd—Choir Tour
May 25th—No School
June 5th – Book report presentations!!
June 12—Last Kid Day L I’ll miss them!
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Homework:
Read 20 minutes
Math sheet
Read scholastic news and complete page 8
Behavior Issues:
We have 4 more weeks of school left and I can feel it. I have been noticing issues of name calling, inappropriate language or words, not listening to me, and having little regard for the people around them. This needs to stop. I have had to really crack down on the kids. I do not enjoy being a grumpy teacher all the time. My goal is to have these last few weeks be fun yet educational. However, I can not do the fun things I would like to do if the class is out of control. I will be emailing parents or having the student call their parents if I continue to see such behavior.
Class store:
A few parents have donated things to the class store. Thank you so much! If you can pick up one thing for $1.00 or less to contribute to the store that would really help. I have gathered a few things myself, but still need your help. I know times are tough.....trust me. Just do what you can.
Read 20 minutes
Math sheet
Read scholastic news and complete page 8
Behavior Issues:
We have 4 more weeks of school left and I can feel it. I have been noticing issues of name calling, inappropriate language or words, not listening to me, and having little regard for the people around them. This needs to stop. I have had to really crack down on the kids. I do not enjoy being a grumpy teacher all the time. My goal is to have these last few weeks be fun yet educational. However, I can not do the fun things I would like to do if the class is out of control. I will be emailing parents or having the student call their parents if I continue to see such behavior.
Class store:
A few parents have donated things to the class store. Thank you so much! If you can pick up one thing for $1.00 or less to contribute to the store that would really help. I have gathered a few things myself, but still need your help. I know times are tough.....trust me. Just do what you can.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Homework:
Read 20 minutes
Math Sheet
Reminder:
Book reports are due June 5th! If you have any questions please let me know.
Class Store:
Our Next class store will be May 29th. Our last class store will be June 12th. Some parents have brought stuff in for the store. Thank you so much. If anyone else can donate a little that would help out so much. I know I ask a lot of you. I really appreciate your help in being able to do fun things with the kids.
Read 20 minutes
Math Sheet
Reminder:
Book reports are due June 5th! If you have any questions please let me know.
Class Store:
Our Next class store will be May 29th. Our last class store will be June 12th. Some parents have brought stuff in for the store. Thank you so much. If anyone else can donate a little that would help out so much. I know I ask a lot of you. I really appreciate your help in being able to do fun things with the kids.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Homework:
Read 20 minutes
Division sheet
Finish Oregon Studies Weekly crossword from class
With summer coming up I thought I would pass along some of the great websites I have been using, to help your students practice and stay up to date with their basic facts. They all need to really practice!
http://www.mathfactcafe.com/
http://www.multiplication.com/index.htm
http://www.math-drills.com/
http://www.kidzone.ws/
http://themathworksheetsite.com/ This website requires a subscription.
Read 20 minutes
Division sheet
Finish Oregon Studies Weekly crossword from class
With summer coming up I thought I would pass along some of the great websites I have been using, to help your students practice and stay up to date with their basic facts. They all need to really practice!
http://www.mathfactcafe.com/
http://www.multiplication.com/index.htm
http://www.math-drills.com/
http://www.kidzone.ws/
http://themathworksheetsite.com/ This website requires a subscription.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Homework:
Read 20 minutes
Division sheet
Read Scholastic News ---complete page 8
The end of the year is near and I want to keep you posted on some of the plans I have.
1. Our last class store will be in June. The class gets so excited when its class store time. I am gathering things for it, but could really use your help. If you have any books or toys your kids are done with they would be great for our store. If you would like to buy a little something to donate that works too. The dollar store has some great stuff: bubbles, sidewalk chalk, squirt guns, water balloons, snacks, drinks, gum, decks of cards, candy, stickers, silly string...The kids love little things like that. In the past we have had chips, Capri suns, and other snacks. Those are great too. If you can help out that would be great!
2. On the blog a week or two ago, I mentioned having Costco create a CD of pictures taken this year. I have some pictures I still need to download, and still want to take. If you are interested it is $3.00, and I will make sure your student gets them before the end of the year. I want to wait a little while because of Down By the River, and a few other events I want pictures of. One parent has already sent in the $3.00. Have y This is only if you are interested. If you want one send in the $3.00 and I will put your students name down.
Have a great week! If you have any questions let me know.
Karrie Brown
Read 20 minutes
Division sheet
Read Scholastic News ---complete page 8
The end of the year is near and I want to keep you posted on some of the plans I have.
1. Our last class store will be in June. The class gets so excited when its class store time. I am gathering things for it, but could really use your help. If you have any books or toys your kids are done with they would be great for our store. If you would like to buy a little something to donate that works too. The dollar store has some great stuff: bubbles, sidewalk chalk, squirt guns, water balloons, snacks, drinks, gum, decks of cards, candy, stickers, silly string...The kids love little things like that. In the past we have had chips, Capri suns, and other snacks. Those are great too. If you can help out that would be great!
2. On the blog a week or two ago, I mentioned having Costco create a CD of pictures taken this year. I have some pictures I still need to download, and still want to take. If you are interested it is $3.00, and I will make sure your student gets them before the end of the year. I want to wait a little while because of Down By the River, and a few other events I want pictures of. One parent has already sent in the $3.00. Have y This is only if you are interested. If you want one send in the $3.00 and I will put your students name down.
Have a great week! If you have any questions let me know.
Karrie Brown
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
100 Posts!
I can't believe it, I have completed 100 posts on this blog! WOW!
Homework:
Read 20 minutes
Reading sheet
Division worksheet and Multiplication from class
Have a great evening!
Homework:
Read 20 minutes
Reading sheet
Division worksheet and Multiplication from class
Have a great evening!
Monday, May 11, 2009
Homework:
Read 20 minutes
Finish blue math sheet from class—try hard, and do your best.
Summer Birthdays:
A number of kids have come up and asked if they could celebrate their birthday even though its in the summer. I am fine with that. I will leave it up to you and your child to pick a day to celebrate it. Let me know a few days ahead of time. We do birthdays from 2:45-3:00.
Down By The River:
Weather wise I am not sure what will happen. Make sure your child has shoes that are comfortable, and can get a little dirty. Make sure clothes are able to get a little dirty, and are appropriate for the weather. Layering would be a good idea. With our luck it will rain.
Read 20 minutes
Finish blue math sheet from class—try hard, and do your best.
Summer Birthdays:
A number of kids have come up and asked if they could celebrate their birthday even though its in the summer. I am fine with that. I will leave it up to you and your child to pick a day to celebrate it. Let me know a few days ahead of time. We do birthdays from 2:45-3:00.
Down By The River:
Weather wise I am not sure what will happen. Make sure your child has shoes that are comfortable, and can get a little dirty. Make sure clothes are able to get a little dirty, and are appropriate for the weather. Layering would be a good idea. With our luck it will rain.
Thursday, May 07, 2009
Family Fun Night Tonight
Homework:
Read 20 minutes
Finish blue math sheet from class
Come to Family Fun Night!
I hope to see all of you at Family Fun Night tonight. Abby and I will be here at 6pm and will stay for a little while. It should be a lot of fun!!
Read 20 minutes
Finish blue math sheet from class
Come to Family Fun Night!
I hope to see all of you at Family Fun Night tonight. Abby and I will be here at 6pm and will stay for a little while. It should be a lot of fun!!
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Spring Fever!
Homework:
Read 20 minutes
Math Sheet
Please remember a Ball Point pen. Each child will need one Thursday and Friday for a special project we are doing.
Spring had Sprung:
Love is in the air here in the C-pod. I have been hearing a lot of talk about “going out” with people and so forth. Surprisingly it’s the boys talking about it. Usually the girls start all of this. Please talk to your student about this. Its inappropriate to be bringing this up at school, and very distracting in class. We have had a few upset kids.
We had a class meeting about the “going out” thing. I encouraged the students to talk to their parents about what dating is, and when they should start. I also told them a little about me, and how I waited a very long time to date. The funny thing is, most of them knew why people date (leading to marriage). I have never had 4th graders into this before. I also stressed how its important to enjoying being a kid. I hope those were ok for me to address. It just seemed to escalate through out the day.
Read 20 minutes
Math Sheet
Please remember a Ball Point pen. Each child will need one Thursday and Friday for a special project we are doing.
Spring had Sprung:
Love is in the air here in the C-pod. I have been hearing a lot of talk about “going out” with people and so forth. Surprisingly it’s the boys talking about it. Usually the girls start all of this. Please talk to your student about this. Its inappropriate to be bringing this up at school, and very distracting in class. We have had a few upset kids.
We had a class meeting about the “going out” thing. I encouraged the students to talk to their parents about what dating is, and when they should start. I also told them a little about me, and how I waited a very long time to date. The funny thing is, most of them knew why people date (leading to marriage). I have never had 4th graders into this before. I also stressed how its important to enjoying being a kid. I hope those were ok for me to address. It just seemed to escalate through out the day.
Monday, May 04, 2009
Homework:
Read 20 minutes
Finish math work from class
Read through Scholastic News complete pg 8
A thought: I have a number of pictures of the class doing things through out the year. I was thinking that if parents were interested I could make CD's of the pictures I have and order them through Costco. They would be around $3.00. Let me know if this is something are interested in. I will order them in June.
Read 20 minutes
Finish math work from class
Read through Scholastic News complete pg 8
A thought: I have a number of pictures of the class doing things through out the year. I was thinking that if parents were interested I could make CD's of the pictures I have and order them through Costco. They would be around $3.00. Let me know if this is something are interested in. I will order them in June.
Friday, May 01, 2009
DBTR
Homework:
Read 40 minutes
Down By The River:
Please make sure your student has brought back the permission slips (there are 2) for Down By The River. I need to make sure I order lunches for kids who need one from school.
Have a great weekend!
Read 40 minutes
Down By The River:
Please make sure your student has brought back the permission slips (there are 2) for Down By The River. I need to make sure I order lunches for kids who need one from school.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Good Information to know
Homework:
Read 20 minutes
Go to Music program
Sorry for all of the emails today. I have to send them out while they are in my head so I don’t forget. Sometimes if I wait until the end of the day, I forget.
Important Things:
1. It is towards the end of the year again and time to graduate another 5th grade class. I know you don't want to hear this, but next year it will be your kids... What that means for us this year is that the 4th grade at Forest Ridge would like to provide some parent volunteers to help serve punch and cake so that the 5th grade parents can savor the moment of this great event. The thought is that you pay it forward so that next year's 4th grade parents will do the same for you.
Getting to the point, does anyone want to help out on :
Thursday, June 11th at 7:00 pm
2. Our artist in residence will be starting work on the mosaic mural with the Forest Ridge kids soon. He has requested any pieces of tile you may have at home left over from home improvement projects. If you have some you could send in to the office with your student, it would be appreciated.
Read 20 minutes
Go to Music program
Sorry for all of the emails today. I have to send them out while they are in my head so I don’t forget. Sometimes if I wait until the end of the day, I forget.
Important Things:
1. It is towards the end of the year again and time to graduate another 5th grade class. I know you don't want to hear this, but next year it will be your kids... What that means for us this year is that the 4th grade at Forest Ridge would like to provide some parent volunteers to help serve punch and cake so that the 5th grade parents can savor the moment of this great event. The thought is that you pay it forward so that next year's 4th grade parents will do the same for you.
Getting to the point, does anyone want to help out on :
Thursday, June 11th at 7:00 pm
2. Our artist in residence will be starting work on the mosaic mural with the Forest Ridge kids soon. He has requested any pieces of tile you may have at home left over from home improvement projects. If you have some you could send in to the office with your student, it would be appreciated.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Homework:
Read 20 minutes
Division math sheet--do your best
practice 6's flashcards
Today we took a multiplication quiz. The students had 5 minutes to complete 50 questions. From the information I gathered from this test every student needs to practice multiplication facts. If you have flash cards please practice each night. I have sent home flash cards with 6's on them to practice.
Read 20 minutes
Division math sheet--do your best
practice 6's flashcards
Today we took a multiplication quiz. The students had 5 minutes to complete 50 questions. From the information I gathered from this test every student needs to practice multiplication facts. If you have flash cards please practice each night. I have sent home flash cards with 6's on them to practice.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Homework:
Read 20 minutes
Today we had a number of kids missing due to Take Your Child to Work Day. I am so excited to hear about all of the fun things your child got to do with you at work. I will make sure I set aside some time for them to share.
In class today we finished some writing, worked on some Oregon research for our technology project, played a math game, painted a poster for Family Fun Night, and then relaxed while watching Charlotte's Web. I was also able to get some reading tests done.
May 7th is our Family Fun Night! We have some great movies for our basket, and 1 Regal Cinema gift card. It would be great to add some candy to the mix. If you can bring a few candy bars to add to our basket that would be great!
May 1st is the last day to gather movies, gift cards and goodies for our Family Movie Night Basket!
Read 20 minutes
Today we had a number of kids missing due to Take Your Child to Work Day. I am so excited to hear about all of the fun things your child got to do with you at work. I will make sure I set aside some time for them to share.
In class today we finished some writing, worked on some Oregon research for our technology project, played a math game, painted a poster for Family Fun Night, and then relaxed while watching Charlotte's Web. I was also able to get some reading tests done.
May 7th is our Family Fun Night! We have some great movies for our basket, and 1 Regal Cinema gift card. It would be great to add some candy to the mix. If you can bring a few candy bars to add to our basket that would be great!
May 1st is the last day to gather movies, gift cards and goodies for our Family Movie Night Basket!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Homework:
Read 20 minutes
Reading sheet
Math sheet
Just a Reminer,Take Your Child to Work Day:On April 23, parents who take their child to work as part of this national day must send a note to school the day before or after the absence for the student to not be counted as absent. We will be holding regular class that day, so parents should decide whether to have their child attend school or go with them.
Mark Your Calendars!
National No TV Week April 20th -26th
April 24th Earth day Assembly
April 29th Community budget meeting 7pm at McNary
April 30th 4th and 5th grade concert 6:30pm
May 7th is Family fun night!!
Our Movie Night Basket:
We are currently at a stand still. If you are able to bring something in for our basket please do before May 1st.
Thank you.
Read 20 minutes
Reading sheet
Math sheet
Just a Reminer,Take Your Child to Work Day:On April 23, parents who take their child to work as part of this national day must send a note to school the day before or after the absence for the student to not be counted as absent. We will be holding regular class that day, so parents should decide whether to have their child attend school or go with them.
Mark Your Calendars!
National No TV Week April 20th -26th
April 24th Earth day Assembly
April 29th Community budget meeting 7pm at McNary
April 30th 4th and 5th grade concert 6:30pm
May 7th is Family fun night!!
Our Movie Night Basket:
We are currently at a stand still. If you are able to bring something in for our basket please do before May 1st.
Thank you.