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Sunday, November 27, 2011

week 11-28-2011

It's MISSION PROJECT time!!!!!  We will be doing mission presentations all week.  Your child must be ready to present their report using their boards to explain information about their missions.  This is the requirement.  If your child has built a mission, please come right to the classroom first thing Monday morning so we can get them set up.  Some will be in faculty room and other classes not being used as a classroom so they will not be touched.  When we are done with the presentations, they will be displayed in the auditorium for display so the whole school can see them. 

Penance- will be Wednesday morning.  Please discuss the importance of penance and have them get ready- practice the Act of Contrition and know the sins they want to tell the priest.  We are so lucky to be able to have this chance to be forgiven and become closer to God.

As a class service project, we have written pen pal letters to our pen pal class in Los Banos.  This class is a special education class.  Mr. Hoffart has come in to share what it is like to have learning challenges.  This has been a wonderful experience for my class because they have come to understand that we are all unique children of God.  Just because we don't all learn the same way, we are still human beings and loved by God.  My sister and I have paired up several times to do this, because it gives our children experiences in sharing and toleration- something our world seems to be lacking.  Her class is one that has learning challenges as well as financial challenges.  Her class is a very low income group, and because of this we have worked together to help provide each child with something for the holidays.  I am asking each child to bring in something small to put in a gift bag for each child.  We need scarves, socks, gloves, hats, toiletries, and/ or small games, school supplies, or toys.  This should not be something expensive, but something meaningful- something they would like.  These children are ages 8-12, and I know that they would love anything that my students would pick out.  I will talk to my class about this project and they can volunteer to bring in 1-2 items.  I will also need15 gift bags- maybe something you have laying around.  The best items are ones that can be for a boy or girl- not specific to one group.  I am asking that we have all items in byWed. December 7, 2011 please.  We will need to have them ready for pick before the holidays.  Thank you for all your support and generosity!  Merry Christmas!!!!

Religion

prepare for penance and work on service project

Science- next test Thursday 12-8- Ch A/4
  • lesson 2, work on outline
  • lesson 2, work on outline
  • lesson 2 finish outline
  • wb pgs 51,55
  • wb pg 56
Math- Ch 3
  • pgs 96-97 evens
  • pgs 98-99  evens, est. 2-20 only
  • pgs 100-101 read over only, do pgs 102-103
  • pgs 104-105 # 1-10
SS- Mission presentations all week

Sp- Unit 10
  • 3x each- cursive
  • pgs 72-73
  • pgs 74-75
  • pg 76
  • test
English- test next week
  • pgs 150-151
  • pgs 152-153
  • pgs 154-155
  • pg 156, review pg 158 evens
  • review pg 159 evens
Reading- "Whales"
  • read story, do pkbk 98
  • pkbk 99-100
  • pkbk 101, 103
  • pkbk & handwriting
  • test
Art
Holiday cards for pen pals
mission presentations
PE

Sunday, November 13, 2011

11/14 to 11/18 Thanksgiving is almost here!!!

Our Mission trip was a success!!! Everyone was so well behaved.........I even got a complement from our mission game guide.  He told me they were the most well behaved class he's had in a VERY long time.  I knew my students would do well because they are.........AWESOME!!!!  Thanks to all my parent chaperones and especially to Holly Pellicano. She seemed to have everything planned to every last detail.  THANKS AGAIN!


There WILL NOT be a reading test on Teammates.  Many didn't remember to take home book or practice to study and this will be a busy week already.  Sorry for the inconvenience! We will also not be doing a spelling unit this week.  We will read a new story and have a test on that story on Friday. 


Tuesday - Free dress if you bring in canned food


Thursday- Class Mass in the Chapel.  If you would like to join us it starts right after morning prayer


Friday- Reading test on "Just a Dream", and its a 12:30 dismissal


Other reminders:  When we return from break, the MISSION PROJECTS ARE DUE.  WE WILL START OUR PRESENTATIONS ON MONDAY 11-28.  Also we will have a penance service Wed 11/30.  Please talk to your child about this important event.


Religion
  • We will be practicing for our Mass each day.  Please have them practice the Act of Contrition prayer.
  • Thursday - Mass in the Chapel
Science
  • lesson 1
  • lesson1
  • lesson 1- we will finish our outline of this lesson
  • Lesson 2 lab
  • begin lesson 2
Math- We will be having a math test this Thursday 11-17 of chapter 2
  • pg 92
  • pg 94
  • multiplication timed test BE READY!
  • Ch 2 test
SS
  •  computers
  • read lesson 3, do wb pg 29
  • read lesson 4 , do wb pg 32
  • wb pages 33-34 - There will not be a test on this chapter due to the Mission Projects!
English 
  • rewrite final draft of compare & contrast paper- Apples VS Oranges- Due tomorrow!
  • pgs 142-142
  • pgs 144-145
  • pgs 146-147
  • pgs 148-149
Reading
  • Read "Just a Dream" do pkbk pg 105
  • pkbk pgs 106-107
  • pkbk 108-109
  • pkbk 110
  • test on story
Art

Monday - band elective at 1:40
finish warm/cool color painting

PE

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Short week 11-7 to 11-10

Hey 4th graders and parents!!!!  If you're reading this you are AWESOME!!!!!!! 


**** BIOGRAPHY BOOK PROJECT DUE MONDAY!!!


This week is a short week due to our FIELD TRIP TO THE MISSION AND BECAUSE WE ARE OFF FRIDAY IN OBSERVANCE OF VETERAN'S DAY YES!!!!


You will need to check your child's planner for the days work because the daily plans will probably change due to school activities.


Monday we are blessed to be able to participate in a band elective that will run for 5 consecutive weeks. THAT STARTS THIS WEEK.


There will not be any tests this week, but there will be a reading test for this week's story next  MONDAY.


THURSDAY NOVEMBER 10, 2011 is our field trip to Mission San Juan Bautista!


Here are things you need to know:

  • BE AT SCHOOL BY 7:20 AM- I WILL BE HERE AT THAT TIME.  WE WILL LEAVE BY 7:40.  
  • MUST WEAR BLUE AND WHITE- JEANS ARE GREAT.  BRING A SWEATSHIRT IT WILL PROBABLY BE CHILLY.
  • MUST BRING A SACK LUNCH!  
  • IF YOU WANT TO PURCHASE SOUVENIRS, YOU MAY SEND MONEY WITH YOUR CHILD- PLEASE REMEMBER THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN MONEY.
  • WE WILL GO FOR ICE CREAM BEFORE WE HEAD BACK TO SCHOOL .  PLEASE SEND $ FOR A TREAT.- IF YOU APPROVE OF YOUR CHILD HAVING ICE CREAM.
  • SNACKS AND WATER WILL BE PROVIDED ON THE BUS- BUT THEY CAN BRING EXTRA SNACKS IN THEIR LUNCH IF YOU WISH. 
  • WE PLAN TO RETURN BY 2:30- SCHOOL DISMISSAL TIME. USUALLY WE ARE BACK BY 2:15.  PLEASE PARK IN THE BACK PARKING LOT AND WALK UP TO PICK UP YOUR CHILD, THANK YOU!




THIS IS A REALLY A GREAT TRIP- THEY WON'T EVEN REALIZE THEY ARE LEARNING!!!!  THEY WILL LEARN SO MUCH ABOUT MISSIONS WHICH WILL HELP THEM ON THEIR MISSION PROJECTS.