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! :)
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.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Homework:
Read 25 minutes
Math sheet- Perimeter
Reading sheet due Friday
Heart project due Feb. 4th
Yesterday students brought home papers regarding the Heifer Project. Please take a look at those and see how your family can help.
State Writing Test starts Feb. 7th.
Miss Hanson also starts her full time teaching Feb. 7th.
Read 25 minutes
Math sheet- Perimeter
Reading sheet due Friday
Heart project due Feb. 4th
Yesterday students brought home papers regarding the Heifer Project. Please take a look at those and see how your family can help.
State Writing Test starts Feb. 7th.
Miss Hanson also starts her full time teaching Feb. 7th.
Loving the SUNSHINE!!!
Monday, January 24, 2011
Homework:
reading 25 minutes
reading sheet--Due Friday
Heart project--Due Feb. 4th
Here are the instructions for the heart project:
Valentines Day is a time we can celebrate friendship and kindness. I thought a great way to do this would be a fun family art activity.
Within the confines of the heart outline students need to illustrate their vision of “What Friendship Looks Like to Me” using crayons, colored pencils, paint etc. On the reverse side students are asked to write a paragraph about their thoughts on friendship and how they can be a good friend to others. While I encourage working with your student, please put a majority of the responsibility on them. Once students are done, they will bring them back to class and share their heart and what they wrote.
These hearts are due Feb. 4th. If your student finishes before then they are welcome to bring them in.
This is a homework/ art grade. The hearts and paragraphs will be graded on neatness, thoughtfulness and personal best grammar and conventions.
Thank you,
Karrie Brown
reading 25 minutes
reading sheet--Due Friday
Heart project--Due Feb. 4th
Here are the instructions for the heart project:
Valentines Day is a time we can celebrate friendship and kindness. I thought a great way to do this would be a fun family art activity.
Within the confines of the heart outline students need to illustrate their vision of “What Friendship Looks Like to Me” using crayons, colored pencils, paint etc. On the reverse side students are asked to write a paragraph about their thoughts on friendship and how they can be a good friend to others. While I encourage working with your student, please put a majority of the responsibility on them. Once students are done, they will bring them back to class and share their heart and what they wrote.
These hearts are due Feb. 4th. If your student finishes before then they are welcome to bring them in.
This is a homework/ art grade. The hearts and paragraphs will be graded on neatness, thoughtfulness and personal best grammar and conventions.
Thank you,
Karrie Brown
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Homework:
Read 25 minutes
Reading sheet- due tomorrow
Practice spelling- test tomorrow
Reminders:
1. Book orders due tomorrow
2. No school Jan. 31st
3. Please check in with your student and make sure they have pencils.
We had a guest speaker talk about the food chain today. Ask your student what they learned and saw!
Read 25 minutes
Reading sheet- due tomorrow
Practice spelling- test tomorrow
Reminders:
1. Book orders due tomorrow
2. No school Jan. 31st
3. Please check in with your student and make sure they have pencils.
We had a guest speaker talk about the food chain today. Ask your student what they learned and saw!
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Homework:
Read 25 minutes
Reading sheet due Friday
Math sheet if not done in class
Practice spelling words—test on Friday
Remember book orders are due this Friday the 21st. Make checks out to Karrie Brown
We are starting Matter tomorrow in Science. I am so excited because there is a lot of interesting information, and fun things we will be doing.
Read 25 minutes
Reading sheet due Friday
Math sheet if not done in class
Practice spelling words—test on Friday
Remember book orders are due this Friday the 21st. Make checks out to Karrie Brown
We are starting Matter tomorrow in Science. I am so excited because there is a lot of interesting information, and fun things we will be doing.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Homework:
Read 25 minutes each night
Please make sure your student has a spiral notebook for science on Tuesday the 18th.
NO SCHOOL MONDAY THE 17TH
Book orders due the 21st
We had a fantastic assembly today. Ask your student about it.
Miss Hanson starts her full time teaching Feb. 7th. She will be teaching the whole day by herself for 3 weeks. I help her plan and I will still be in and out of the room. I feel very comfortable giving my class to her. The kids love her, and she loves them. Let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Read 25 minutes each night
Please make sure your student has a spiral notebook for science on Tuesday the 18th.
NO SCHOOL MONDAY THE 17TH
Book orders due the 21st
We had a fantastic assembly today. Ask your student about it.
Miss Hanson starts her full time teaching Feb. 7th. She will be teaching the whole day by herself for 3 weeks. I help her plan and I will still be in and out of the room. I feel very comfortable giving my class to her. The kids love her, and she loves them. Let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Homework:
Read for 25 minutes
reading sheet due tomorrow
practice spelling- test tomorrow
practice multiplication facts- quiz tomorrow
Please make sure your student has a spiral notebook for Science. We need the notebooks by Tues. Jan. 18th.
Book orders are coming in! All book orders are due Jan. 21st. I hope to call in the order ASAP.
If the class brings in $20 in books from each order we can earn a total of 6 free books for our class library. This is a great opportunity to freshen up your home library.
I also want to say thank you to families who have donated books they no longer need. Our class and library really appreciate it. My motto is " you can never have enough books!"
Read for 25 minutes
reading sheet due tomorrow
practice spelling- test tomorrow
practice multiplication facts- quiz tomorrow
Please make sure your student has a spiral notebook for Science. We need the notebooks by Tues. Jan. 18th.
Book orders are coming in! All book orders are due Jan. 21st. I hope to call in the order ASAP.
If the class brings in $20 in books from each order we can earn a total of 6 free books for our class library. This is a great opportunity to freshen up your home library.
I also want to say thank you to families who have donated books they no longer need. Our class and library really appreciate it. My motto is " you can never have enough books!"
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Homework:
Read 25 minutes
Reading sheet—Due Friday
Spelling—test Friday
Multiplication facts- test Friday
Reminder:
No school on Monday the 17th and Monday the 31st!
Science:
Each student needs a spiral notebook they will be using as a Science journal. Please make sure your student has one in class by January 18th.
Book orders:
Are due 21st
If you write a check please make checks out to Karrie Brown
RAH:
I have been really impressed with how long students are reading each night! A majority of students are reading longer than 25 minutes each night. That is fabulous! Keep up the good work.
Read 25 minutes
Reading sheet—Due Friday
Spelling—test Friday
Multiplication facts- test Friday
Reminder:
No school on Monday the 17th and Monday the 31st!
Science:
Each student needs a spiral notebook they will be using as a Science journal. Please make sure your student has one in class by January 18th.
Book orders:
Are due 21st
If you write a check please make checks out to Karrie Brown
RAH:
I have been really impressed with how long students are reading each night! A majority of students are reading longer than 25 minutes each night. That is fabulous! Keep up the good work.