Grandparent Day
The fourth graders decorated invitations for Grandparent's Day today. Anytime is a good time to distribute them to Grandparents. Dismissal Consent forms can be found in Friday Folders.
End of the Quarter
The third quarter ends on Friday, March 4. All Mark Twain book quizzes need to be taken Monday, March 28. Two of our students have read all 12! Congratulations Emily and Caroline!
Fourth Grade Singing in Church
The fourth grade class will be singing on Sunday, March 6, at 8 AM. My husband and I will be attending a Marriage Retreat that weekend, Mrs. Glover will be in charge of all fourth graders. I anticipate there being no behavioral problems. Please remind your child about appropriate church behavior.
Upcoming Tests
We will have an English Test that covers Unit 6 on Thursday, March 3. We will have a Religion test that covers Unit 6 on Friday, March 4.
Break from Spelling and Reading
We will be taking a short break from our regular reading book to work on a special reading project for Grandparent's Day. Because Reading and Spelling go hand in hand in our curriculum, we will also take a short break from our weekly tests and contracts. I will let the students know when they will resume.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
Newsletter 2.18.11
Science Test
We will have a Science Test on Tuesday, February 22. Extra Credit opportunities have been given to the students. Both extra credit pieces are due on the day of the test.
Guest Speaker
Our fourth class will share a guest speaker on Thursday, February 24, in the morning. The speaker will talk to us about electricity.
Mark Twain Books
Third quarter is quickly drawing to an end. The last day to take a Mark Twain book test will be Monday, February 28. One of our students has read all 12 books. Two of our students have not taken any tests. Please talk to your child about his/her reading progress. Remember 18 points must be earned to receive an A. All tests have a possible 10 points, some books are worth more points.
We will have a Science Test on Tuesday, February 22. Extra Credit opportunities have been given to the students. Both extra credit pieces are due on the day of the test.
Guest Speaker
Our fourth class will share a guest speaker on Thursday, February 24, in the morning. The speaker will talk to us about electricity.
Mark Twain Books
Third quarter is quickly drawing to an end. The last day to take a Mark Twain book test will be Monday, February 28. One of our students has read all 12 books. Two of our students have not taken any tests. Please talk to your child about his/her reading progress. Remember 18 points must be earned to receive an A. All tests have a possible 10 points, some books are worth more points.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Newsletter 2.11.11
Upcoming Tests
There will be a Missouri History Test that covers pg. 76-87 on Thursday, February 17, and a Math test on Friday, February 18. We will have a pre-test for Math on Thursday.
Picture Day
Inter-State Studio will be here on Tuesday, February 15, to take casual pictures of students. Students may come to school dressed in their favorite casual outfits and my bring one prop with them. Props and clothing must be suitable for school and weather. If your fourth grader has any questions, please have them ask me.
Open House
Zion's Open House is scheduled for this Sunday. Please invited a friend to come tour the school. Be proud of where your students are educated. I am looking forward to the opportunity to talk with new prospective students.
Jump Rope for Heart
Our class will be participating in the Jump Rope for Heart with Mrs. Steinbacher on February 16. Mr. Debrick has approved sweatpants (with athletic shorts underneath) and Zion spirit wear tops for the event.
Valentine's Day Party
We will be celebrating Valentine's Day on Monday, February 14. Students may bring in treats and Valentine cards to pass out to their friend. We have 15 students and 1 teacher in our classroom. A list of names can be found in an August post on the blog.
There will be a Missouri History Test that covers pg. 76-87 on Thursday, February 17, and a Math test on Friday, February 18. We will have a pre-test for Math on Thursday.
Picture Day
Inter-State Studio will be here on Tuesday, February 15, to take casual pictures of students. Students may come to school dressed in their favorite casual outfits and my bring one prop with them. Props and clothing must be suitable for school and weather. If your fourth grader has any questions, please have them ask me.
Open House
Zion's Open House is scheduled for this Sunday. Please invited a friend to come tour the school. Be proud of where your students are educated. I am looking forward to the opportunity to talk with new prospective students.
Jump Rope for Heart
Our class will be participating in the Jump Rope for Heart with Mrs. Steinbacher on February 16. Mr. Debrick has approved sweatpants (with athletic shorts underneath) and Zion spirit wear tops for the event.
Valentine's Day Party
We will be celebrating Valentine's Day on Monday, February 14. Students may bring in treats and Valentine cards to pass out to their friend. We have 15 students and 1 teacher in our classroom. A list of names can be found in an August post on the blog.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Newsletter 2.4.11
Reading Test
We will have a Reading test for Unit 4 on Thursday, February 10.
Mark Twain Book
This is a reminder to all fourth graders that they need to have read and completed a test for two Mark Twain nominee books by the end of February. For those who have not taken their second test yet, the due date for showing me your second book is Tuesday, February 8.
We will have a Reading test for Unit 4 on Thursday, February 10.
Mark Twain Book
This is a reminder to all fourth graders that they need to have read and completed a test for two Mark Twain nominee books by the end of February. For those who have not taken their second test yet, the due date for showing me your second book is Tuesday, February 8.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Newsletter 1.28.11
Garage Sale
I would like to thank all of the families who donated items for the classroom garage sale. We earned $206.43 for the Word Race Missions!
Tests
We will have a Religion Test on Tuesday and a Science Test on Thursday.
Open House at Zion
I would like to remind the fourth grade families that there will be an open house for Zion on February 13. If you appreciate and value the education and experience that your child receives at Zion and know of a family who is not currently attending Zion please invite them to the open house. The students in my classroom at Zion are a fantastic witness to the great school we have to share with others.
Boxtops for Education
Please cut out and bring in your boxtops.
Auction Items
The round-up begins on February 7. The committee is looking for new items. Please see the notice in the Banner regarding the competition.
I would like to thank all of the families who donated items for the classroom garage sale. We earned $206.43 for the Word Race Missions!
Tests
We will have a Religion Test on Tuesday and a Science Test on Thursday.
Open House at Zion
I would like to remind the fourth grade families that there will be an open house for Zion on February 13. If you appreciate and value the education and experience that your child receives at Zion and know of a family who is not currently attending Zion please invite them to the open house. The students in my classroom at Zion are a fantastic witness to the great school we have to share with others.
Boxtops for Education
Please cut out and bring in your boxtops.
Auction Items
The round-up begins on February 7. The committee is looking for new items. Please see the notice in the Banner regarding the competition.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Smithsonian Art Adventure/Lemelson Center's Invention Playhouse
Meet Me at Midnight is an excellent way for students in the 3-5 grade to become exposed to famous art and artists. Meet Me At Midnight is an online art adventure produced by the Smithsonian. The purpose of Meet Me At Midnight is to introduce students in grades 3-5 to types of art, art concepts, and art vocabulary. In Meet Me At Midnight students go on three adventures within a museum to find artworks to put in a treasure chest. Along the way students will come across information about different types of artwork.
Inventions at Play is another awesome site that allows students to explore the world around them through inventions and innovation.
Inventions at Play is another awesome site that allows students to explore the world around them through inventions and innovation.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Newsletter 1.21.11
Garage Sale
Fourth grade will be hosting their classroom garage sale this week. The items have been sorting, priced and displayed. Posters have been made a distributed to classes. We are ready! I would like to encourage the fourth graders to continue to bring in more items Monday-Wednesday. We have a nice assortment but could use more items. Feel free to ask relatives if they would like to clean out their clutter.
Upcoming Tests
Due to our shortened week last week some tests have been moved around. We will have an English test on Unit 5 on Monday. A Social Studies Test on Chapter for will be given Thursday, and a Math test on Friday.
Library Cards
It is time for our mini research paper in English to gear up for our bigger research paper later in the year. During our field trip to the Kisker Library we learned that a library card can access hundreds of articles, periodicals in information for our research. Please have your students start bringing their library cards to school on Tuesday and for the remainder of January.
Fourth grade will be hosting their classroom garage sale this week. The items have been sorting, priced and displayed. Posters have been made a distributed to classes. We are ready! I would like to encourage the fourth graders to continue to bring in more items Monday-Wednesday. We have a nice assortment but could use more items. Feel free to ask relatives if they would like to clean out their clutter.
Upcoming Tests
Due to our shortened week last week some tests have been moved around. We will have an English test on Unit 5 on Monday. A Social Studies Test on Chapter for will be given Thursday, and a Math test on Friday.
Library Cards
It is time for our mini research paper in English to gear up for our bigger research paper later in the year. During our field trip to the Kisker Library we learned that a library card can access hundreds of articles, periodicals in information for our research. Please have your students start bringing their library cards to school on Tuesday and for the remainder of January.
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