Goliath's Christmas - Chapter 4

Today we finished reading "Goliath's Christmas."  We also took our unit 15 review spelling test.  Please keep reading for Book-it over the holiday.  Have a great break!

Goliath's Christmas Chapter 3

Today we read Chapter 3 of "Goliath's Christmas" to find out what mysterious event almost caused David and Goliath's Christmas to be ruined.  We also worked on a "Truth About Mrs. Claus" comprehension sheet, and we practiced for our review spelling test tomorrow.

Mrs. Curta gave the students who had p.e. today a Winter Activity Log to be returned after the holiday break.

Please continue to read for Book-it over the holiday break.  Book -it is due on January 6, along with one good quality book review.

Goliath's Christmas Chapter 2

Today we read the second chapter in our "Goliath's Christmas" story.  We worked on summarizing what we read, and we also learned new vocabulary words.

In spelling we practiced for Thursday's review test by completing workbook pages 59 & 60.

Please remember that Book-it is due on January 6th.  At home reading that is completed during the first vacation week of January can count for BOTH the December and January Book-it calendars, as we will not receive a January calendar until we return from the holiday break.

Goliath's Christmas

This week we are reading a chapter book called "Goliath's Christmas."  It is about a dog named Goliath who saves the day for a senior citizen's holiday party.  Students will be reading, discussing, and learning vocabulary from one chapter each day.

We will also have a spelling test this week, but it will be a review test on Thursday.  The students have their word list in their folders to study.

Book-it calendars are due on January 6.  There was a misprint in the newsletter saying that they were due after Thanksgiving.  Oops!  Thanksgiving is long gone!  New calendars for January will be distributed upon the return from break.  Reading that takes place during the first month of January can count for BOTH the December and the January calendars!

Jack Frost

Today we enjoyed the 1976 version of "Jack Frost." Was Jack Frost the stranger in our Chris Van Allsburg story this week?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9U9Cba7-AA

We also took our spelling test over our unit 14 words.  Next week's spelling unit is a review unit.  We will take our test on Thursday since students will be staying in their homerooms on Friday.

Please keep reading for Book-it, which is due on January 6th.  A new Book-it calendar will be distributed for January after the holiday break.  

Pronouns

Today we learned about pronouns (words that take the place of a noun), as well as antecedents (the noun that is replaced).  We completed workbook page 49.

Tomorrow is a  spelling test.  Workbook page 57 was offered as a spelling extra credit assignment.

Book-it is due on January 6th.  January calendars for Book-it will be distributed AFTER the break. Any reading that is completed during the first month of January will be allowed to count toward BOTH calendars!  If a student lost their calendar, they can provide a note from home verifying if 4 hours of reading was completed for the month.  Students who lose their book review paper can create their own book review on a blank sheet of paper.  That should solve the problem of "the elves took my homework!"  :)

Today we read "The Garden of Abdul Gasazi," a fascinating Chris Van Allsburg story.  We also had library time.

Story Assessment

Today we worked hard on our story assessment about "The Stranger," which is a fantasy explanation for the existence of Jack Frost.  Students really enjoyed this story and were very perceptive.  We took a vocabulary, comprehension, and story summary test.  Tonight students should continue to read for Book-it and prepare for Friday's spelling test.

The Stranger

Today we read the mysterious fantasy story titled "The Stranger" by Chris Van Allsburg.  Students should reread the story at home and review the vocabulary for tomorrow's selection test.  We also completed the corresponding workbook pages for this story, Practice workbook 78 & 79.

Please keep reading for Book-it, and don't forget about Friday's spelling test.

Nouns

Today we reviewed plural, singular, singular possessive, and plural possessive nouns.  Using apostrophes to show ownership is still a challenge for many students.  We will continue to work on this skill.  We did complete Grammar Workbook page 48 today, for a grade.

We also discussed and practiced our Unit 14 spelling words and completed workbook page 55.

This week our reading story will be in the genre of Fantasy.  We will be reading "The Stranger" by Chris Van Allsburg.

Nouns

Today we reviewed nouns (person, place, thing) and discussed common and proper nouns.  We also practiced possessive nouns and completed grammar workbook page 45 as a review.  Our spelling test today included words with suffixes.  Students also worked hard to recopy their Three Branches of Government essays.

Please continue to read for Book-it, due on January 6th.

Spelling Test Tomorrow

Today we worked on the skill of "Cause and Effect" and completed a cause and effect worksheet.  We also have an extra credit spelling sheet that can be completed for homework (workbook page 54).  Our spelling test will be tomorrow!

Please continue to read for Book-it.  We also worked on our final copies of our "Three Branches of Government" essays.

Story Test

Today we took our story assessment over "Fire Storm" on pages 344-354 in our reading book.  We worked on properly responding to an extended response question using an "E-I-E-I-O" format.  (Evidence, Interpretation, Observation)

We have a spelling test over our unit 13 words on Friday, and Book-it is due at the end of the month. The Book-it requirement includes a "good quality" book review to be completed along with the monthly Book-it calendar.

Fire Storm

Today we read the story "Fire Storm" on pages 344-354 in our Storytown book.  Students should reread this story for homework and return the signed purple story sheet for homework.  We also worked hard to learn the vocabulary words on the back of the purple story sheet.  Students completed "Practice Workbook" page 72.

December Book-it is due on January 6.  Students who complete Book-it requirements are given a 100% for this assignment.  The Book-it requirement is 4 hours of reading per month, and one simple book review is also required.  However, I would like to see quality work on the book review (complete, neat sentences, no pen, proper punctuation and capitalization).

We will have a spelling test on Friday.

New Book-it

Welcome back from the holiday break!  Today we are practicing our Lesson 13 spelling list.  This list includes words with suffixes (-able, -ible, -ness, -ment, and -less).  Students also received a new December Book-it calendar which will be due on January 6th, along with one book review.  Tomorrow we will be reading the story "Firestorm."

In class, we completed spelling workbook pages 51 & 52, and grammar workbook pages 41 & 42 about singular and plural nouns.

Don't Forget

Please do not forget that Book-it is due on December 2, including one book review.

Today we finished working on our "Mountain" posters, took a spelling test, and spent a little bit of time recopying Three Branches of Government essay.

Students will not be coming to language arts class tomorrow due to the half day of school.  Have a great Thanksgiving Holiday!  See you at Conferences!

Spelling Test

Our spelling test will be on Thursday (tomorrow) since we have early dismissal on Friday.  Our spelling test focuses on the prefixes un, non, and re.

Today students worked on their "Mountain" assessment.  They started a poster that identified and provided examples of at least three of the four mountain types.  Reading books were used for reference and spelling.

Book-it is due right after the Thanksgiving break, on December 2nd.  A neatly completed book review is also part of the requirement.

Please let me know if you have any report card questions.  Although you may not have scheduled a conference time with me, please know that you can email at any time with questions or concerns.  I'm happy to speak with you by phone as well; just send a message letting me know the best time and number to reach you.

Mountains

Today we read the Semour Simon story, "Mountains."  Students should reread this story again for homework (and count it toward Book-it).  The purple story sheet is due tomorrow with a parent's signature.  Tomorrow's story test will be for students to create an informational poster about mountains.  Please see the guideline sheet in your child's folder tonight.  This poster will be created in school.  The poster is not a homework assignment.

Spelling Test THURSDAY

Due to the half day early dismissal (10:30) on Friday, we will be taking our spelling test over the Unit 12 words on THURSDAY.  These words all contain suffixes.  (re = again/ un = opposite of/ non = not)

Book-it is also due right after the Thanksgiving break.  A book review is also due with the calendar. Book reviews can be short and simple, but they should be neat and of good quality.  Pen is not allowed in fourth grade.

Today we spent a good part of our time recopying our Three Branches of Government essay in to final format.

Tomorrow we will be reading a very scientific story about mountains.

Book-it and Book Fair

Keep reading for November Book-it!

Just a reminder that the Book Fair starts on Monday.  Mrs. Danforth's homeroom will attend from 9:15-9:45, Mrs. Hickey's homeroom will attend from 10:15-10:45, and Mrs. Rick's homeroom will attend from 12:15-12:45.

Spelling Test Tomorrow

Today we worked on writing a short descriptive Thanksgiving paragraph.  Don't forget that our spelling test is tomorrow, and Book-it is due at the end of the month (December 2).

Story Assessment

Today we took or comprehension and vocabulary assessment over "Mimicry and Camouflage."  Please remember that students should record their at-home reading on their Book-it log, which is due on December 2nd.

There is a spelling test on Friday over our Vowel/Consonant/Vowel pattern words.

Mimicry and Camouflage

Today we read about animals and plants that use adaptations called mimicry and camouflage to survive. This story is found in the reading book and should be reread for homework.  Students should also be familiar with the vocabulary words found on pages 284-285.  Please remember that the book can be found online from home.

Here's one link to the story text online (Theme 3/Lesson1):

https://www-k6.thinkcentral.com/content/hsp/reading/storytown/na/gr4/se_9780153597763_/grade4/shell.html?grade=4

We also went over the unit 11 spelling words for Friday's test.  They are VCV (vowel/consonant/vowel) words.

Government Essay

This week we are taking a break from our reading book and spelling.  We are using the week to focus on grammar and writing skills.  Today we worked on our ending paragraph for an expository essay about the three branches of government.  Each day we read several fact books about the government.  We are also working on simple, complex, and compound sentences.

Just a reminder that Book-it is a homework requirement in class.  November calendars and one book review are due at the end of the month.

Judicial Branch of Government

This week we are taking a break from our reading book and spelling.  We are using the week to focus on grammar and writing skills.  Today we worked on our judicial paragraph for an expository essay about the three branches of government.  Each day we read several fact books about the government.  We are also working on simple, complex, and compound sentences.

Just a reminder that Book-it is a homework requirement in class.  November calendars and one book review are due at the end of the month.

Executive Branch of Government

This week we are taking a break from our reading book and spelling.  We are using the week to focus on grammar and writing skills.  Today we worked on our executive paragraph for an expository essay about the three branches of government.  Each day we read several fact books about the government.  We are also working on simple, complex, and compound sentences.

Just a reminder that Book-it is a homework requirement in class.  November calendars and one book review are due at the end of the month.

Expository Essay

This week we are taking a break from our reading book and spelling.  We are using the week to focus on grammar and writing skills.  Today we worked on our legislative paragraph for an expository essay about the three branches of government.  We are also working on simple, complex, and compound sentences.

Just a reminder that Book-it is a homework requirement in class.  November calendars and one book review are due at the end of the month.

Three Branches of Government

This week we are taking a break from our reading book and spelling.  We are using the week to focus on grammar and writing skills.  Today we worked on our introductory paragraph for an expository essay about the three branches of government.  We are also working on independent and dependent clauses, as well as complex sentences.

Just a reminder that Book-it is a homework requirement in class.  November calendars and one book review are due at the end of the month.

November Book-it

New Book-it calendars were distributed today for the month of November.  Students are required to read for 4 hours per month.  Students should also complete one neat, carefully done book review to be turned in at the end of the month as well.  Students should not use pen on this assignment.

There will be NO spelling test next week, but it's a good time to get a jump on the spelling list for the following week.  Refer to the list in their Friday packet ("Danforth's Jungle") There will be NO Tuesday reading story either.  We are using the week to work on expository essay writing and to "catch up" on some grammar skills.

BOOOO-K-it!

Boo!  October Book-it is due on Friday.  I have been reminding the students to try their best to hand in Book-it before Halloween so that they don't need to worry about completing homework when they can be Trick-or-Treating!

There is a review spelling test on Friday.

Emerald's Eggs

Today we read the Readers' Theater selection "Emerald's Eggs."  Students enjoyed learning about the different kinds of sea turtles.   Students are expected to reread the story for homework.  Please remember to count this toward Book-it.  Calendars are due on Friday along with one book review.

Spelling Review & Emerald's Eggs

This week will be a spelling review unit.  There will be a test on Friday over 20 of the words that have been practiced previously.  Book-it is also due on Friday.  I've encouraged the students to finish October Book-it prior to Halloween, as no one wants to be left completing homework while their friends are out Trick-or-Treating.

We will be reading Emerald's Eggs on Tuesday.  NEXT week we are going to take a break from BOTH reading AND spelling so that we can focus on expository essay writing and use the time to catch up on some grammar and study skills.

A new Book-it calendar for November will be sent home on Friday.

Story Assessment

Today we took our story assessment over "Weaving a California Tradition."  I'm really pleased with the way that students are using and understanding our "Robust Vocabulary" words with each story.

Tomorrow we will be taking the second part of the Discovery Education Reading Practice Test in the computer lab.  This is a test that helps me to see what areas are strengths and weaknesses in our language arts classroom.  It helps me to be a better teacher for your child by tailoring instruction to our classroom needs.  It does not count "for a grade."

Please continue to read for Book-it and prepare for Friday's spelling test.

Story Link

Today's story, "Weaving a California Tradition," was a little longer and more difficult than recent selections.  Here's a quick link to the ebook version of this story, but you will need to click on Theme 2, Lesson 9.

https://www-k6.thinkcentral.com/content/hsp/reading/storytown/na/gr4/se_9780153597763_/grade4/shell.html?grade=4

VCCCV Spelling Words

Our spelling list today has a vowel-consonant-consonant-consonant-vowel pattern (VCCCV).  There are some challenging words on this list; please set aside some time to practice at home.

Tomorrow we will be reading a story about a basket weaving tradition taking place in California. Remember that the nightly reading story can count toward Book-it, which is due at the end of the month.

Students also have a fun poem to practice at home for fluency.

Tomorrow is Neon Day -- "Be Bright, Make Good Decisions."

Keep Reading!

Please continue to read for Book-it, and please take a look at the spelling words listed in "Danforth's Jungle" for next week.

Field Trip Tomorrow

Our spelling test is tomorrow, and Book-it is due at the end of the month.  Tomorrow is also our field trip.  We will have a fun, busy day.

Cyber Piggies

Today we read "Three Little Cyber Pigs" and discussed many internet safety tips.  Please do take a moment to review these important safety guidelines at home.  Students should re-read the story again at home for fluency and return their story sheet.  We also went over the spelling list for the week.  The words are again VCCV patterns (Vowel/Consonant/Consonant/Vowel).  Our spelling test will still be on Friday, even though Friday is also our field trip.  

Keep Reading!

Keep reading for Book-it, and you can get a head start studying next week's spelling words that were on your Friday newsletter.

Keep Reading!

Keep reading for Book-it and preparing for tomorrow's spelling test.  Today we learned a bit more about the jobs of a cowboy (or cowgirl!)

Spelling & Book-it

Today we reviewed "Justin and the Best Biscuits in the World" and took our comprehension and vocabulary assessment over the selection.  We reviewed the requirements for Book-it, which are 4 hours of reading during the month, plus a short book review to be handed in when Book-it is completed.  Our spelling test over VCCV (vowel/consonant/consonant/vowel) words is on Friday. Continued practice reading out loud helps with fluency.  Students have a "Breakfast" passage in their folder that would be great to practice reading aloud.

Bonus assignment: Students can bring in an easy recipe to present to the class.  They will NOT be "making" the recipe, but volunteers will read their recipe aloud in order to practice fluency and sequence.

Justin & the Best Biscuits in Town

Please help your child reread our story, "Justin and the Best Biscuits in Town." This can (and should!) count for Book-it.  Our story assessment tomorrow will include comprehension and vocabulary.  Don't forget about Friday's spelling test.

Reading for Fluency

Students have a passage in their folder that is "just for practice."  Reading and rereading a story can help a child with confidence and fluency.  I will pass out a poem or short story to be used for practice each week.  The story can be read at home, and volunteers will be accepted to read it aloud in class at the end of the week.

Keep reading for Book-it, and don't forget there is a short book review due at the end of the month. Spelling words are VCCV (Vowel/Consonant/Consonant/Vowel) patterns.

Keep Reading

Please keep reading for Book-it.  Calendars and one book review are due at the end of each month.

Spelling Test & Book-It

Tomorrow will be our unit 6 spelling test.  Please also keep reading for Book-it!  Today we worked on learning about compound subjects and predicates.

On the Banks of Plum Creek

Today we read a selection from the Laura Ingalls Wilder story, "On the Banks of Plum Creek."  The class also received a Book-it calendar for the month of October.  Rereading this story tonight can also count toward the Book-it requirement of reading 4 hours for the entire month.  This can be divided into 1 hour per week or 15 minutes per night 4 times each week.  Tomorrow we will have a story test over the vocabulary and comprehension.  We will also have a visit from the Robert Crown Center tomorrow, and tomorrow is Picture Day!

-le Spelling Words

Our spelling list this week is a bit easier!  All of the words end with the -le pattern.  The spelling test will be on Friday.   Grammar and Unit 5 spelling tests were sent home today.   Students were allowed to use their study guide on the grammar test.

Book-it Starts Oct. 1

We will begin Book-it on October 1.  The Book-it requirement for each month will be 15 minutes of reading each evening for four nights per week.  Instead of dividing the reading into smaller segments, students are welcome to read a minimum of 1 hour per week, or 4 hours per month.  In addition, students are asked to complete one short "Book Review" to share with the class.  This information will be distributed on Tuesday.  This will be a classroom requirement.

Review Test

Tomorrow we will have a review test in spelling.  Students have been studying 20 of the words from past units.  Challenge words will be chosen at random from past challenge words.  The challenge part of the test is always optional.

Mrs. Danforth's Homeroom has completed their grammar test.  Mrs. Hickey's and Mrs. Rick's Homerooms have a study guide in their folder to help them prepare for a grammar test tomorrow. Students WILL be allowed to use their study guide on the test.

Grammar Test This Week

Mrs. Danforth's Homeroom will be having a grammar test tomorrow.  Mrs. Hickey and Mrs. Rick's Homerooms will be having their test on Friday.  The test will cover subjects and predicates.  It will also include the four sentence types.  A study guide will be sent home, but most students should be prepared for the test without much "at home" studying.  There is also a spelling test on Friday, but this is a review unit, so studying should be easier.

Declarative = statement (I like school.)
Interrogative = question (Do you like school?)
Imperative = command (Bring a lunch.)
Exclamatory = exclamation (I love lunch!)

Pedro Puts on a Play

Today we worked on reading a script.  Students are to read and practice their "part" for the play as homework.  We are working to read for fluency, so having a good sense of confidence with their role is important.  Students should "keep going" even if they are unable to pronounce a word or name.  Voices should be loud and clear!

Review Unit

Our spelling list is a review list this week.  The list contains 20 of the words that were used on past tests.  We will have challenge words on the test, and I will randomly select these 5 words from past challenge words.  We will also be reviewing for a grammar assessment on Thursday.  This assessment will cover subjects and predicates, as well as the four sentence types (exclamatory, declarative, interrogative, imperative).  There is no specific homework tonight.  Continue to practice the spelling list.

Keep Reading!

No homework tonight in language arts, and there's an early dismissal at 10:35 tomorrow.  Hopefully the students will read for fun and enjoyment over the weekend.  They have new library books to take home tonight.  Our spelling unit next week will be a review. The words will be listed in their "Danforth's Jungle" newsletter.  We will also plan to have a review test in grammar next week, most likely on Thursday. The test will cover the four sentence types and subjects/predicates.  A study guide will be sent home the evening prior to the test.

Busy Day!

Due to a very busy day today, some students were unable to complete their "Kai's Journey to Gold Mountain" selection test and vocabulary.  We were working hard in the computer lab today taking a "Discovery Education" benchmark assessment to help determine which language arts skills are strengths and weaknesses.  The results of this assessment will help me to better teach to your child's needs.  Students who were unable to work on the "Kai's Journey" story will be able to continue with the selection test tomorrow. I will remind students to take their hardcover reading books home if they would like to review the story.  We also will have our spelling test tomorrow, due to Friday's early dismissal.

Kai's Journey to Gold Mountain

Today we read and carefully discussed the story "Kai's Journey to Gold Mountain."  This is a great story, but it required a lot of discussion and explanation about immigration during the 1930's.  We learned why the immigration officials asked Kai so many questions about his homeland.  Please have your child reread or listen to the audio link to this story, found on pages 113-130.  We will have a selection and vocabulary assessment tomorrow.  Students may use their book and vocabulary sheets for assistance.
https://www-k6.thinkcentral.com/content/hsp/reading/storytown/na/gr4/se_9780153597763_/grade4/shell.html?grade=4

-ed and -ing Word Endings

This week we worked on spelling workbook page 15 to review the rules of adding -ing/-ed to root words.  Our spelling test will be on Thursday due to early dismissal on Friday.  We are also preparing to read tomorrow's story about immigration, "Kai's Journey to Gold Mountain."

Happy Friday!

No homework this weekend!  We did work on exclamatory, imperative, declarative, and interrogative sentences.  We took our spelling test over Unit 3.    The spelling test next week will be on THURSDAY due to early dismissal on Friday.
Unit 4 Spelling Words: 
counting, craned, seemed, burned, chopped, cracked, begged,
moving, slipped, sailing, trimmed, shopping, returned, watching, pushed,
visited, cringed, screamed, scratching, flapping
Challenge Words: 
hovered, grabbed, realizing, accusing, nudged

Subjects & Predicates

Today in grammar we identified the subjects and predicates of sentences.  Students completed grammar workbook page 9 independently after following along with several examples.  We also spent some time preparing for tomorrow's spelling test.  We completed spelling page 13 together and page 14 on our own.

Spelling Test

Today we took our story quiz over "Danitra Brown Leaves Town," and we also were tested over the vocabulary words from the story.  In grammar, the students learned about subjects and predicates.  We completed practice workbook page 17 together in class.  We will do more review and practice on subjects and predicates tomorrow.  The main focus for homework would be to study for Friday's spelling test.  The words are quite difficult this week.

Danitra Brown Leaves Town

Students should reread this narrative poetry selection this evening for homework.  Our story assessment tomorrow will also include the Robust Vocabulary words, and the children WILL be allowed to use their blue vocabulary sheets and reading book for assistance.  I will be looking for volunteers tomorrow to take turns reading the poems aloud.

Spelling Words

This week's spelling words are DIFFICULT!  Students will be using vowel patterns such as oi, oy, au, and oo.  We did make a chart to help us remember which words fit in to each category.  However, preparing for this test may take a little extra practice at home.  We will continue to practice at school as well.  Studying for Friday's spelling test is tonight's homework.

Narrative Stories

Today we started writing our own narrative stories about a life challenge.  We enjoyed reading "Brave Harriet" and "Mighty Jackie," both written by the author Marissa Moss.  These stories were both about women who overcame great challenges.

There is no weekend homework, but please read at home for fun!

Spelling Test Tomorrow!

Tomorrow we will have our second spelling test.  Challenge words are optional.

Here's an easy link to get to the ebook for our reading stories.  It may be helpful to bookmark it on your computer at home.

http://www.stsd.org/webpages/lbrommer/

Interjections!

Today we learned about interjections, such as "Hey, Um, Cool, Look, Hi!"  We also talked about imperative and exclamatory sentences.  We completed our story quiz over Mighty Jackie the Strikeout Queen.  There's no language arts homework, but there's a spelling test on Friday.  Don't forget that library books are due tomorrow.

Mighty Jackie The Strike-Out Queen

Today we read the story of Mighty Jackie, the Strike-Out Queen.  Students should reread this selection for homework tonight, and they are expected to return the blue story sheet with an adult signature. Vocabulary words will also be on the selection test over this story.  The vocabulary definitions are shown on the back of the blue homework sheet.  Students WILL be allowed to look at the vocabulary definitions during the selection test.  We also enjoyed listening to Marla Lewis's song, "Mighty Jackie, the Strike-Out Queen."  The fun song can be played at home if you click on this link. http://www.broadjam.com/artists/songs.php?artistID=59803&mediaID=392669

It's the Weekend!

Students are bringing home their "Tiger Folders"  which contain their graded papers for the week.  Please ask your child to show you these papers so they can bring back the folder to school on Tuesday.  We will refill the Tiger Folders and send them home each Friday.  As always, please let us know if you have any questions about the graded assignments.

Spelling Test Tomorrow

Tomorrow's spelling test will consist of 20 words.  There are 5 "Challenge Words."  The challenge words are optional.  These five words are: gingerly, ditch, pleasure, penguin, lecture.

Spelling

Keep up with the spelling practice for our weekly test.  Unit 1 test will be given on Friday.  There are 5 bonus/challenge words for interested students!

The Hot and Cold Summer

Tonight students should reread the "The Hot and Cold Summer" for homework. Students have their reading books in their tote bag.  Students have a blue story sheet that should be signed by an adult and returned to school tomorrow.  This story sheet has vocabulary words on the back, and there is also a spelling list to continue practicing at home.  Spelling tests will be given on the last day of the week.

Spelling Lists

Students have taken home their first 20 spelling words to practice for Friday's test.  They do not have any homework to return tomorrow.  Each child has a pink "Character Trait" paper in their Reading/Language Arts binder to keep as a reference sheet.  We are learning about character traits in our first reading story.

Important Site!

Please try to bookmark this site on your computer at home.  It will allow you to listen to Storytown audio books from our reader at home.

http://www.stsd.org/webpages/lbrommer/

Click on Grade 4 and then Ebook

The Weekend is Here!

The weekend is here...time to relax and find a good book to read at home for fun!

Switching Classes!

Today we met all of our classroom teachers.  Mrs. Rick will teach math first thing in the morning.  Mrs. Hickey is our science and social studies teacher.  We have language arts in the afternoon.  No homework in language arts today.  Tell your parents all about your school schedule!

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Welcome to Fourth Grade!  No homework today, but please show your parents your binder and assignment notebook.  Ask them to sign your assignment book so you can return with it tomorrow.