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Monday, February 21, 2011

week of 2-22 to 2-25

Hope everyone had a great three day weekend!  I sure did!  This is a short but busy week.  I wanted to thank all who helped at International Night, especially Granny Hoffart!!!!  Thanks to Claire Wright for the delicious shortbread cookies, I really enjoyed the lemon curd too! It was great that I had students dress in traditional kilts.  Our Scottish dance a real hit too!!!  All in all it was a great night!


DO YOU NEED PARENT VOLUNTEER HOURS???? WELL, I HAVE SOME TYPING TO DO.  THIS CAN BE DONE AT HOME.  I NEED TO HAVE WRITING SAMPLES TYPED SO THAT I CAN ENTER MY STUDENTS IN THE MERCED COUNTY WRITING FESTIVAL.  PLEASE SEE ME ASAP TO PICK UP WRITING SAMPLES TO TYPE AT HOME.  THANK YOU.

AS A REMINDER..... PER THE PARENT CONTRACT......WHEN YOU DRIVE OR ATTEND A FIELD TRIP, YOU WILL ONLY RECEIVE UP TO TWO VOLUNTEER PARENT HOURS.

UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER: THIS WEEK-
  • English test- unit 9- Thursday 2-24
  • Spelling unit 19 test- Friday 2-25
  • division and subtraction facts tests all week
OTHER UPCOMING DATES :
  • Science test - Ch B/2 - next Tuesday 3-1
  • Book Project Due-Monday, March 7
Tuesday 2-22
Rel- Spiritual Works of Mercy pgs 286-288, bulletin board activity
Sci- lesson 3 lab
Math- pgs 174-175
SS- lesson 2- work on lesson notes
Sp- unit 19 3x each & pg 120
Eng- pg 281 odds
Reading- comprehension ws, begin unit on writing letters
Art- Henry Matisse

Wed. 2-23
Rel- discussion on Spiritual Works of Mercy
Sci- Ch B/2 rev pgs B58-59 #s 1-22, 26-27 * test Tues. 3-1
Math- wb pg 53
SS- finish lesson 2 and notes, wb pg 60-61
Sp- pg 121
English- pretest practice
Nutrition with Mrs. Hobbs

Thurs. 2-24
Rel- pgs 291-292 in faith journal
Sci- begin study guide
Math- pgs 176-177 orally
SS- skills lesson , do wb pgs 62-63
Sp- pgs 122-123
Eng- Test
writing

Fri. 2-25
Music practice
Sci- finish study guide * study over the weekend
Math- pgs 178-179
SS- Begin lesson 3 & notes
Spelling- test
Writing
PE

****Remember the blog is tentative.  If your child is absent, you should call another student from the class to see if there were changes for the day.  Also, when your child is sick, it is a good idea to get the books so that when they are up to it they can do the work they have missed. 

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Feb. 14 to 18th 20011

Happy Valentine's Day!!!!!  Don't forget free dress - Valentine's day colors: pink, purple, red , white etc., please!  We will have a little treat last period of the day.  Students will exchange their valentines at that time.

******* Don't forget---- Wed.Night from 6 to 8 PM is International Night!!! I would love for as many students to come to work the booth.  It will be great to show everyone how much we have learned about Scotland!!!!  If you Can make it,  Please come dressed in school uniform because whoever comes will perform our Scottish Highland fling for the crowd!!!!  FUN!!!!! 



Wed.- religion test on the corporal works of Mercy
Friday-There will be a reading test on this week's story No Star Nights"
Next English test will be next week on Thursday 2-24


Monday 2-14
Religion- Corporal Works of Mercy- pgs 283-285 * test Wed.
Sci- Rock lab
Math- begin division pgs 166-167
Library- new book for new book project
Computers
Reading- read No Star Nights" ; do PKBK PG 136 
Valentines party


Tuesday 2-15
Rel- discuss meaning of corporal Works of Mercy
Sci- begin lesson 3, notes
Math- 168-169
SS- begin Ch 6 lesson 1, notes
Sp-pgs 114-115 No test this week
Eng- pgs 274-275
PKBK pgs 137-138
Handwriting Ws
Art

Wed. 2-16-**** No homework will go home so you can come to International Night
Rel- Test
Sci-lesson 3, notes
math- wb pg 50
SS- lesson 1 , notes
Sp- pg 116
Eng- pgs 276-277
PKBK pgs 139-140
handwriting ws
PE

Thursday 2-17
Rel- reading to preschool
Sci- wb pgs 89, 93
Math- 170-171
SS- finish lesson 1 notes; homework: wb pg 51
Eng- pg 278; beginn rev pg 280
PKBK pg 141,143
Art

Friday 2-18
Rel- Music practice
Sci- wb pgs 97,101,102
Math- 172-173#s 10-49
SS- begin lesson 2, notes
Eng- reading test- No Star Nights, PKBK PG 145
PE

Monday, February 7, 2011

Week 2-8-2011 to 2-11-2011

I hope that everyone enjoyed their 3 day weekend....... I sure did!!!  There are a few reminders of what's coming up this week:
  • We will be having a religion quiz THURSDAY, Feb. 10.  They must memorize the Beatitudes for the quiz.
  • Spelling unit 17 test-FRIDAY
  • Math test is FRIDAY, Feb. 12. due to the difficulty of the new concept of double digit multiplication, I will have Math help on Tuesday and Wednesday after school this week.  We will just be working on math.
  • Progress reports will go home this Friday.
  • Valentine's day- Next Monday 2-14-2011- I would like for all students to exchange valentines cards.  In my past experiences, 4th graders still like to do this!  It always is a lot of fun and makes each child child feel special.
Tues. 2-8
Rel- discuss The Beatitudes -TEST THURSDAY
Sci- finish lesson 1, read and take notes
Math- ch rev pg 162 all -TEST FRIDAY
SS- watch Waterhorse; label
Sp- unit 17 3x each & page108
Eng- practice page on abbreviations pg 286 all
Reading - handout , speeches
Art- coloring contest

Wed. 2-9
Rel-Finish ch 7- STUDY
Sci- Begin lesson 2 read and notes
Math- pg 164-STUDY
SS- Finish Movie
Sp- pgs 109-110
Eng- pgs 268-269
Reading- finish speeches
PE

Thurs. 2-10
Rel-Beatitudes test
Sci- finish lesson 2 , &
Math- pretest, STUDY
SS- Ch 6 cards
Sp- pg 111, STUDY
Eng- pg 270-271
Scotland fun activity sheets
Art- finish coloring art contest assignments


Fri. 2-11
Rel- Music
Sci- rock lab
Math- ch 4 Test
SS- intro story to ch ch 6
Sp- unit 17 test
Eng- pgs 272-273
PE