Homework:
Read 20 minutes
math sheet
Reading sheet due tomorrow

Tomorrow is the party!!!!!

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.

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!

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!!

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.

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!

Homework:
Reading sheet--Due Friday the 3rd
Read 20 minutes
Practice spelling- test on Friday
Practice multiplication facts- test on Friday

Homework:
Reading sheet--Due Friday
Practice Spelling
Practice mutiplication facts
Read 20 minutes

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!

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!!

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.

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.

Homework:
Reading Sheet-Sacagawea
Math- 10's

Tomorrow we are having a guest speaker who will talk to the class about Native Americans.

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!

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!

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.

Homework:
Read at least 20 minutes tonight
Math sheet if not done in class
Lewis and Clark sheet- due Friday the 5th
Practice spelling

Homework:
Read 20 minutes
Lewis and Clark Reading sheet—Due by Fri.
Practice spelling words

Something New:
Each student will be bringing home a list of spelling words. Please practice with your student each night. I am hoping it will improve their spelling.

If you have a ton of left over Halloween candy, please send it my way. I can use it as a once in a while reward for kids. Or if you would like to grab a bag on sale right now that would be great. This is strictly voluntary so don’t feel like you have to buy anything.

Thanks again for the class store donations. The kids had a blast shopping. I had two moms here helping. The kids were so excited and sugar rushed…..I really appreciated their help!

Picture retakes are November 3rd! Make sure your student brings in their original packet.

Snack time:
Please remember snack time is only for healthy snacks. Some examples are:
Crackers and cheese, go-gurt, granola bars, fruit, veggies…..

Math: We are introducing a lot of new strategies in math. The one thing I need your help with is practicing multiplication facts. I am going to try to get flashcards for everyone, but I am not sure when. The dollar Tree, Target and Wal-mart are great places to get flashcards.

Miss Hanson started her Native American unit with the class today. Ask your student what they learned. She had them thinking and really provoked their opinions!

Homework:
Read at least 15 minutes tonight
Math sheet
Reading sheet due tomorrow! Only 6 people have turned it in so far.


Tomorrow it Character Book dress up day. Please remember this is not a Halloween celebration so if your student wants to dress up it needs to be a character from a book, and they need to book with them.

We will also have our Harvest party tomorrow at 2:15.

Tomorrow is also out class store. If you have anything to donate please make sure it gets to me in the morning. If not we will need more items for our November store.

Tonight is family night at the book fair from 5:30-7:30. Friday is your last chance to snag those books you want! Don’t forget to look at your teachers wish list.


Don't want a lot of candy around the house??? Please send it my way. I use them for random rewards (not an everyday thing).

Homework:
Read at least 15 minutes tonight
Reading homework—DUE Friday the 29th


The next family night at the book fair is Thursday the 28th from 5:30-7:30. What a great way to start your Christmas shopping! Only 59 more days!

Thank you so much to the 3 families who have bought books at the book fair for our class! I have added them to our library, and kids already want to check them out. Getting new books is always exciting!
Also a big thank you to those helping with the Harvest party on Friday! I couldn't have done it without you guys!

Ask your students about the “brain dance” they did today with Miss Hanson.