We Made It!

Yes, we made it through our first full day of school!  I was so excited this morning when EVERY single one of my students had their information forms for  me filled out.  I had to give them an extra treat, but I should be sending a treat home to you all for doing your "homework"!  :-)  Thank you so much for filling those out last night.  It makes things much easier for me to have that contact information at my fingertips.

So, on to business:
Tonight's Homework
Reading: Daily Warm-Ups  (both sides must be done)

*I know it seems early for homework, but I want to get the students acclimated to our homework routine.  That way, when it really matters after I really start getting into the curriculum, it won't be a shock.  I appreciate your help in making sure this gets done.


Class Dojo
I appreciate all the parents who have signed up for the Dojo.  I'm sure you are seeing the benefits of the instant communication of your child's progress during the day.  I have also enjoyed the messages I am getting using the app.  If you have not signed up, please do so when you have a chance.  My goal this year is 100%  participation.

So far the class together has earned over 400 positive points!  Not one point has had to be taken away.  I also got a good report from the PE teacher who even said that it was one of her best classes all day.  Let's keep it going, Room 403!

Thanks to everyone for a good start.  Have a great afternoon!

Welcome Back To School!!

Hi Everyone!

Welcome Back!  This is a place that I will update daily.  Here you will find daily homework and special announcements.  If you are reading this, then your child did their first homework assignment which was to show you the welcome back letter.  There should also be an information sheet for you to fill out.  This is just in case I need to reach you if there is an emergency or any issues that need to be discussed.

I'm hoping that you will all download the Dojo app and set up an account with the code your child
brought home today.  This is the best way to communicate with me.  Right now I am unable to access my voice mail, so if you have any questions or concerns, using email or the Dojo will be your best bet.

I know it's going to be a great year!  I am looking forward to working with your child.  Feel free to leave a comment below.  :-)

Monday, May 18

Tonight's Homework:

• Spelling: Unit 32 sentences
• Math: Circled problems from Geometry Packet

Tomorrow begins our final round of MAP testing.  We will begin with reading at 8:15.  If your child has any time after they finish their homework, please have them review some on Compass Learning Reading.  Thanks!

Enjoy the beautiful weather, everyone!

Wednesday, May 13

Tonight's Homework:

• Spelling: Unit 32 workbook pages
• Math:  Finish the packet practicing measurement word problems

We officially started working on our cursive today.  I was pleasantly pleased with the results of the pretest.  However, there is some work to do.  Students have packets to use for practice in class.  They can practice at home.  You can easily find free handwriting practice to print if you would like.  :-)

Have a great afternoon.

Tuesday, May 12

Tonight's Homework:

• Math: Measurement Word Problems - #1-6 (Students may do more if they would like.)
• Handwriting Pretest  (Please don't help them.  I want to see what they are doing on their own.)

Thanks!

Monday, May 11

Tonight's Homework:

• Spelling:  Unit 32 sentences
• Math:  Elapsed Time worksheet 2/3

The only thing going on this week is the Book Fair.  I'm not sure what day our students will be going, but if you want to send the money in a sealed envelope with the amount written on the front, I'll lock it in my cabinet.

Have a good afternoon.

Happy Friday!

The only homework I gave students this week end is to do at least 20 min on Compass Learning Reading and 20 min on Math (more if possible).

A few students have to finish a math assignment but most completed it in class.

Also, don't forget that Monday is Spring Pictures Day.

Finally, the book fair begins on Monday.  I'm not sure what day we will be able to shop, but you can send money if you would like, in a marked envelope and I'll lock it in the cabinet.

Enjoy the week end!

Thursday, May 7

Tonight's Homework:

• Math:  Elapsed Time practice
• Study for Spelling and GROW

We had a wonderful day today!  Some students already have over 40 points on the Dojo!  Tomorrow will be the final day of our schedule change, so if your child would like to bring a healthy snack to eat in the morning, they may.  Lunch is not until 12:47.

Thanks and have a great afternoon!

Wednesday, May 6

Tonight's Homework:

• Spelling: Unit 31 workbook pages
• Math: Elapsed Time - Side 1 (Students may work on side 2 if desired.)

I think that's it for now.  Thanks for your help.

Tuesday, May 5

Tonight's Homework:

• Math: Line Plots worksheet
• Reading:  30 min on Compass Learning 

Off to a math meeting for me!  Have a great afternoon!

Monday, May 4

Tonight's Homework:

• Spelling:  Unit 31 sentences
• Math: measurement review - both sides

Yes, testing for us is finally over, and we are returning to a somewhat normal routine.  Even though the school year is almost over, there is still much work to do.  Please look over your child's homework and help me by making sure they have done their very best.  Thanks!!

Have a great afternoon and enjoy the weather!

Tuesday, April 28

NO HOMEWORK!!!!!!!

Yay!!!  We are almost done with testing!  Students spent the morning on part 2 of the PARCC test and will finish the final math test on Thursday.  As a reward, they have no homework tonight.

Also, I am not feeling any better, and since the students are not testing tomorrow, I am going to stay home.  :-(    Please feel free to stop in and visit the classroom.  :-)  They should have homework tomorrow depending on how much they complete in class.

Thanks for all your help!

Thursday, April 23

Tonight's Homework:

• Math: Finish Session 2 in the Practice Test
• Study for Spelling and GROW

Please don't forget that Part 2 of PARCC begins next week.  Any practice on Compass Learning or Study Island would be beneficial.

Thanks for everything!

Wednesday, April 22

Tonight's Homework:

• Spelling:  Finish workbook pages
• Math:  Finish Session 1 on practice test
• Science:  About 1/3 of the class needs to finish the science crossword puzzle on the Solar System.  

I think that's it for now.  I'm off to the district office for a meeting.  Have a great afternoon!

Tuesday, April 21

Tonight's Homework:

• Reading: Session 2 of PARCC practice test
• Math: Complete #1-10 of PARCC practice test (We did some in class.)

As you can see Round 2 is getting ready to begin for PARCC testing next week.  We will be taking our tests on Tuesday and Wednesday next week.  After that, PARCC is over!!  We will still have the district MAP test, but that is no where near as stressful as the PARCC.  :-)

Students may work ahead in the PARCC Math practice test, but I do not want them to go ahead in the reading.  We will be timing ourselves on sessions 3 and 4 tomorrow.

Thanks for all your cooperation.  Have a great afternoon.

Monday, April 20

Tonight's Homework

• Math: Measuring and Showing Data (Students will need a ruler.  I allowed them to take one home if needed.  Please help me by making sure they return.)
• Spelling:  Unit 28 sentences

That's it for today.  Short and sweet.  :-)  Have a good evening!

Happy Friday!

Happy Friday, everyone!  I hope you have a chance to enjoy this beautiful weather!

Your child does have a math practice assignment to review converting metric measures.  It shouldn't take too long, but I do want them to show me the equation or chart they used to help answer the questions.

Other than that, enjoy the weather.  :-)

Oh, and I did not send home Friday papers because of the short week.  There is a calendar in your child's folder, however.

JA in a Day!

Good afternoon, everyone!

I want to thank our parents, Mrs. Reed and Mrs. Powell, who volunteered to teach 4th grade students about money and how to handle it wisely.  They both did a great job playing teacher for a day!

Because of Junior Achievement, students only have a math review for homework.  Both sides of worksheet 2 must be completed. I would also like them to read for at least 20 minutes at home.

Thanks again for everything.  Have a great afternoon!

Welcome Back!

Welcome Back to school everyone!

I was glad to see everyone back today.  I enjoyed hearing about all the fun that was had over break.  :-)

Now it's back to work.  The second part of PARCC begins a week from Monday, so we have a lot of work to do.

Tonight's Homework:

• Reading: Comprehension questions using complete sentences
• Math: Converting Customary Units of Measurement (Students must show work.)

Students have been warned that if they do not use sentences on the Reading or show work for math that it will be considered a late/incomplete assignment.  Please help me with this.

Thanks and have a great afternoon!

Wednesday, April 1

Tonight's Homework

• Study for Spelling and GROW
• Math: Estimating Distances #2 (both sides)

Tomorrow we will have our PARCC is over, Spring Break is here celebration!  :-)

Students are allowed to bring in something to pass out if they would like.

Also, don't forget:  Report cards will be coming home tomorrow.  All I need is the envelope back after break.

Thanks!