Happy New year!  Welcome to 2013!!  Hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas as much as I did!! It was so wonderful to spend time with family and friends. Hope everyone is well rested.... 3rd quarter begins the preparation for 5th grade.
Information to know:

• no late work is accepted for full credit
• 3 red cards in a week- detention

We are starting new chapters in math and science.  We are continuing chapter 4 in social studies.  We also will be starting a new unit in writing.  We will be writing a persuasive speech- topic to be announced.

We will have the Wasc team visit our school next week- please remind your students to be on their best behavior.  Thank you for your support on this topic.

 Religion- Ch 6

• baptisim pgs 97-101
• pgs 102-103
• Writing 
• preschool
• music

Science- Ch B/1

• vocab cards
• begin lesosn 1, note sheet
• work on lesson 1, note sheet
• finish lesson 1, note sheet
• wb pg 79

Math - Ch 5 - division- you should continue to practice multiplication facts and begin reviewing division facts

• 166-167
• 168-169
• 170-171
• 172-173
• 174-175

Social studies( working on ch 4)

• library/ computers
• work on lesson 2, note sheet
• finish lesson 2, note sheet
• skills lesson wb 48-49
• skills lesson wb 51

Spelling- Unit 15

• library/ computers- 
• 3x each
• pgs 96-97
• 98-99
• test

English

• library/ computers
• pgs 260-261
• 262-263
• spelling baseball- review for spelling test
• writing

Reading- THe Lucky Stone

• read story, pkbk 124
• pkbk 125-126
• pkbk 127-128
• Writing packet- begin persuasive writing unit
• test

Art- Shapes in nature- water color

Week 1217-12/21

Christmas is fast approaching................ and my students are restless.  Please talk to your children about our expectations for proper behavior and good effort.  They still have a job to do each day, and we should encourage them to do their best !  Thank you for your support in teaching your children !

Reminders for the Week:

Class mass in the Chapel- Thursday 12-20; Join us if you like
Math test - Thursday 12-20
Spelling test- Thursday 12-20
Reading test- Thursday 12-20

Religion
We will be practicing for Mass , Mass is Thursday 12-20

Science

• lesson 3- finish reading, do wb pg 69
• Lesson 4
• finish reading lesson 4 , do wb pgs 73-74
• Ch A/5 rev- there will not be a test on this chapter

Math

• pg 162 - ch rev
• pg 164
• more review with double digit multiplication
• test

 SS

• library and computers
• lesson 1 notesheet
• wb pg 47
• begin lesson 2,  begin note sheet

Sp

• library / computers- do unit 14 3x each
• pg 90-91
• 92-93
• test

Language Arts

• library / computers
• pkbk 147-148
• 148-150
• reading test

Week 12-10
REminders
Science test Ch A/4 - Monday
Spelling test Unit 13- Friday
We will be writing this week - We will do the work in class(Unless your child needs to finish a step at home)- The final draft will be done in class on Friday.

Religion

• Christmas pgs 326-327, fj 327
• pgs 328-329
• Handout
• preschool reading
• Music

Science

• Ch A/4 test
• Begin Ch A5( there will not be a test on this chapter)- read lesson 1 , do wb pg 61
• lesson 2
• finish lesson 2, wb pg 65
• begin lesson 3

Math

• 152-153
• wb 46
• 154-155
• wb 47
• 160-161

SS - beginning ch 5

•  library / computers
• Voc cards start ch 5 
• finish cards
• Read intro story 186-189, do 189
• Begin lesson 2, start note sheet

Spelling

• Unit 13 3 x each
• pgs84-85
• 86-87
• study
• test

English- beginning adjectives

• library / computers
• pgs204-205
• 206-207
• 208-209
• 210-211

Language Arts- Writing Unit- "How To", Writing directions . We will be writing each step in the writing process.  We will finish the final draft on Friday in class.

PE

Reminders for Week 12/3

• Our class is presenting morning prayer on Tuesday

Penance service Tuesday 12/4
Science test Ch A/4 Thursday 12/6

English test- Verbs- Thursday 12/6-
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Friday 12/7 Mass and 12:30 Dismissal

I want to personally thank my wonderful and supportive parents who helped with our field trip- It was a successful day- even with the crazy weather!  Thanks again!  I also want to thank the students for their wonderful behavior!  Overall the day was a wonderful experience for all!

Religion
Advent

• advent pgs 318-323, fj 321, 323
• penance service
• advent activity hand out
• preschool 
• Mass

Science- Ch A/4 test Thursday

• Ch review pages 126-127
• work on study uide
• rev study guide, Quiz game
• test
• Mass

Math - Next test week of 12/17

• 144-145
• 146-147
• 148-149
• 150-151
• wb 45

SS- we will be working on mission presentations all week

Sp- Unit 12- rev unit no test

• 2x each
• pgs
• pgs

English- verb test - Thursday 12/6

• library/computers
• pg 158 review
• pg 159 review
• test
• Writing

* We will begin a writing unit this week- "How To"/ Instructions

Reading

• Read City Green, pkbk 89
• pkbk 90-91
• pkbk 92-94
• Writing
• Test on story

Art- Work on landscapes
PE

Week 11-26 to 11-30 

Hope your vacation and time spent with family and friends was wonderful!  We are going into the season of Advent where we will prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus.  As a class we will be preparing Jesus's manger.  Each time a student does a good deed for someone, they will add a piece of straw to the manger.  We know that doing things for others is a gift for Jesus.  Ask them about this great activity at home! 

Mission Trip is Friday, November 30th !!!!! We can't wait.  Please refer to the letter that was sent home for important info concerning the trip.  Here are the Highlights:

• Be at school by 7:30Am
• Bring a sack lunch, and extra snacks if they want
• Bring Money to purchase souvenirs
• We should arrive back to school around 3:00 PM

 Penance services will be held this week, please discuss and prepare them for this special event.  We will be discussing and preparing at school as well.

Religion

• Preparing for penance services
• Penance service
• handout
• preschool

Science

• lesson 2 outline
• work on lesson 2 outline
• finish lesson 2 outline
• wb pgs 51,55,56

Math- I will randomly give timed multiplication test- they should be reviewing their facts daily.

• 136-137
• 138-139
• 140-141
• 142-143

SS- Mission projects DUE MONDAY 11/26
We will have mission presentations all week

Spelling

• Unit 11- 3x each
• pgs 72-73
• 74-75
• 76-77- Test will be Thursday!

English - Test will be next Week (verbs) Thursday 12-6-12

• library/computers
•  152-153
• 154-155
• 156

 Reading- Test Thursday

• Read "Whales", pkbk 98
• 99-100
• 101-103
•  test

Art / PE

11-13 to 11/16

It is a short week........YAHOO!!!!


Book project is due Tuesday 11/13
Progress reports go home on Friday.
Reading test on "Just a dream"- Friday

You should be working on your Mission projects by now.  Remember that they are due Monday 11/26.  I already have one project turned in ......WOW....It looks great!

Fourth grader will be leading the school in a Thanksgiving prayer service on Friday, 11/16/12.  Please join us for this event.

Religion
We will be preparing for the prayer service all week
We will also be discussing Penance .  We will have a penance service when we return from Thanksgiving break.  PLEASE discuss this at home.


Science

• Lesson 1 lab

• Lesson 2 lab- Wed., and Thurs
• begin lesson 2 read and start outline

Math- We are starting multiplication.  Nightly math facts practice should focus on multiplication facts

•  126-127
• 128-129
• 130-131 preview lesson; 132-133 all
• 134-135

English

• 144-145
• 146-147
• 148-149
• 150-151

Reading

• Read "Just a Dream", pkbk 105
• pkbk 106-107
• 108-109
• test

Art begin landscape assignment

Week 11-5 to 11-9

Dear parents,

A permission slip went home Friday for tour field trip to the mission on November 30.  I will need those slips back asap - along with the $25 fee for the VIA bus.  If you are planning to accompany us on the trip, you will also need to pay the $25 fee for your self.  Please send this in ASAP.  Thank you.

Also our class is filling shoeboxes for the needy, along with the faith families.  Your child needs to bring in an item for either a girl or a boy asap.  For the faith family box they need to bring in a toy by Friday thank you.

Reminders:
There will be a math test this Friday on chapter 3.
Spelling test- unit 10- Friday
Reading test- "Teammates" - Friday.


Monday 11-12-2012- No School


Religion

• Ch 5 85-91, FJ pg 85
• practice for thanksgiving prayer service for next week Friday
• watch dress rehearsal for fall program
• preschool
• Veteran's program

Science

• Work on A/4 lesson 1 outline
• lesson 1 outline
• lesson 1 outline
• finish lesson 1 outline, do wb pg 51
• Lab 1 handout

  Math- Test this Friday- Chapter 3

• 114-115
• 116-117; 118-119
• ch 3 rev pg 120
• Review
• Ch 3 test

SS- Mission projects due Monday 11/26

•  library / computers
• lesson 2 , wb pg 27
• lesson 3
• lesson 3, wb pg 29
• none

Spelling- unit 10

• 3x each
• 66-67
• 68-69
• 70
• test

English- begin verbs

• library
• pg 136-137
• 138-139
• 140-141
• 142-143

Reading

• Read "Teammates" pkbk 83
• pkbk 84-85
• pkbk 86-87
• pkbk 88
• test

Art
finish design art
begin landscape

Week 10-29 to 11-2
It's official...... WE WILL take the Via Bus to the mission!!!!!!!!! A letter will go home requesting you to pay the fee for your child and if you are attending for you too.  This will be a great trip.

The mission projects have been assigned and handed out.  Check with your child on which mission they have to research.  THE PROJECT IS DUE MONDAY 11/26.  THEY WILL BE STARTING THEIR PRESENTATIONS THAT WEEK.

This week:
Science test on Ch A/3 will be on Tuesday 10-30
Spelling test is on Friday 11-2

****DON'T FORGET THE LAST DAY TO WEAR SHORTS IS OCTOBER 31.  MASS IS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2012.


Religion

• unit 1 wrap up
• FJ writing prompt
• Halloween costume parade
• Mass

Science- I will be teaching how to outline in Science for this chapter.

• quiz game
• test ch a/3
• ch a/4 cards
• finish cards
• begin lesson 1  - outline

Math

• 102-103
• 104-105
• 106-107 evens
• 108-109 all
• 110-111 all

 SS

• library/ computers
• finish ch 3 cards
• begin lesson 1
• finish lesson 1, do wb 25
• begin lesson 2

Sp

• unit 9 3 times each in cursive- do this in the library
• 60-61
• 62-63
• 64-64
• test

Language Arts

• this week we will be writing compare and contrast essays- final draft will be finished in class by Friday

Welcome to conference week.  I am looking forward to talking to each one of you.  This year has been wonderful so far.  Each student has been a blessing.  Please remember that your conference is only 15 minutes, so if more time is needed we can schedule another time to meet.  I appreciate your understanding on this matter.

Because of conferences, we will have 12:30 dismissal all week.  Don't forget about the book fair.......Please visit the fair..........There are some great books to read!!!!

upcoming projects and Tests:

• Book project- DUE MONDAY
• math test- ch 2- this Wednesday
• SS - ch 2 - Test this Wednesday

Next week

• Science test - week of 10/29

Other dates to know

• Mission board presentation DUE WEEK OF 11-26

Religion

• ch 4 63-65
• pg 66-69
• Ch 4 rev in fj
• rosary & preschool
• music

Science

• lesson 4 all - do notesheet and finish
• wb pgs 45-46
• Ch a/2 review pgs 98-99
• start study guide
• finish studyguide

Math

• 88-89; 90-91
• ch 2 rev pg 92 all
• test
• 96-97 
• 98-99; 100-101 odds

SS

• finish study guide
• quiz game and review
• test
• Assign mission projects DUE week of 11/26
• Ch 3 vocab cards

No spelling this week

Language Arts
We will be doing a writing unit on comparing and contrasting.  We will be competing task daily.

Weekly reminders:

Report cards out this Friday.
English Test-  Tuesday 10-16
Religion test- Wednesday- know the rosary
Spelling test - unit 8- Friday
Reading test- Mom's Best Friend- Friday

Upcoming:

Biography book project Due next week Monday 10-22
SS ch 2 test- next Wednesday 10-24
Math test - next Wednesday 10-24



Religion

• Rosary lesson- test Wed
• apostle's Creed
• Rosary test
• rosary/ preschool
• music

Science- test next week

• finish lesson 2 + note sheet
• lab lesson 2
• Read lesson 3- start note sheet

lesson 3 note sheet

• finish lesson 3 & note sheet

Math - test next week

• pgs 76-77
• pgs 78-79
• pgs 80-81
• pgs 82-83
• pgs 84-85

SS- Ch 2 test next week

• library/ computers
• wb 21
• ch rev wb pgs 22-23
• ch rev pg 91 # 1-13
• begin study guide

 Spelling

• library/computers
• unit 8 ex each
• 55-56
• 57-58
• test

English - test Tuesday

• noun rev 93-94
• noun test
• Poetry- Cinquain
• finish poem and decorate
• begin writing- Compare & Contrast

Reading

• work on book project , english rev
• Read "Mom's Best Friend", do pkbk 62-63
• opkbk 64-65
• pkbk 66-67
• test

Art
decorate poems

PE

 Week 10-8 to 10-11

    First Quarter has been a lot of work in progress.  Students have learned that they need to be responsible for many things.  They should be asking you each night to sign their planners.  Nightly it is to be signed three times.  One for doing practice on basic math facts, another for doing their nightly reading, and the third time is for checking the planner for the days events and assignments.  I appreciate your support in this matter.  I hope that clears up any confusion. 
    They are responsible for getting all work completed on time.  Any assignments that are not finish during the day, need to be completed that night.  Also, any other assignments deemed as homework needs to completed that night as well. This is why going over the planner WITH YOUR CHILD BEFORE YOU SIGN IT IS SO IMPORTANT! 
    They also need to be responsible in taking any letters or forms home that need your attention.  Please remind them or ask them if there is anything that was sent home.  You should not have to clean out your child's backpack.  Please help me by encouraging good habits; this will help them to become more responsible. 

I really appreciate all you do to support your child in 4th grade!!! Our job is to get them ready for 5th grade and beyond!

Upcoming reminders: 

• Book project is due Monday 10-8
• Legend story Due Monday 10-8

• Math test on unit 1 - Tuesday 10-9

• Park Merced Communion Service- Wed. 10-10  - Drivers need to be at school by 10:40.  The service starts at 11:00.  Thanks again.
• Friday- No school

Religion - ch 3

• FJ pg 51
• pgs 52-55, FJ 54
• pgs 56-58, FJ 59-60
• Rosary & Preschool

Science

• Lesson 1- read and work on note sheet
• finish lesson 1 & note sheet
• lab activity
• begin lesson2 & note sheet

Math

• pg 66 - unit review
• test- unit 1 
• pgs 68-69, 70-71
• pgs 72-73, 74-75

SS

• library / computers
• finish lesson 4 & outline, do wb pg 20
• Leave for Park Merced
• Lesson 5- start reading and outlining

Spelling

• Unit 7 3x each
• pgs 48-49
• Park Merced; pgs 50-51
• test

English- Legend story Due

• pgs 84-85
• pgs 86-87
• Park Merced
• pgs 88-89

REading Read Story "Felita" ( no test on this story)

• read story
• handwriting R
• Story element activity

Week 10-1 to 10-5
Upcoming dates to remember:  

Science test- this coming Tuesday 10-2
Math test- next Tuesday 10-9
Book project - Non fiction- due Next week Monday 10-8

Park Merced Communion Service- Wednesday 10/10- Leave by 10:40

Drivers:
Crawford
Hanley
Mancebo
Van Pelt
Velasquez
Vidauri
Massey
Thanks in advance for all you do!

 
Mission Field Trip- Scheduled for November 30th!!!!!

____________________________________________________________________________

Religion_ ST Frances Mass- Thursday At 1:15 pm

• Ch 2 pgs 39-41, fj 41
• pgs 42-45, fj 45
• pgs 47-48, ch ws
• Preschool
• Music

Science

• Test review
• Ch A/2 test
• Ch A/3 vocab cards
• finish vocab cards
• Lab Lesson 1

 Math - test 10-9

• pgs 54-55, wb 12
• 56-57
• 58-59
• 61, 62-63
• Ch review pg 64 all

SS

• library/computers
• finish lesson 2 outline
• begin lesson 3 outline
• finish lesson 3 outline
• begin lesson 4 outline

 Spelling- Unit 6 review  no test this week

• 2x each (all 60 words)
• pgs 42-43
• 44
• none
• none

Language Arts
 Indian Legend writing
Prewriting, Rough draft, editing& proofreading, Final Draft
Final Draft will be rewritten in class on Friday . 

Week 9/24 to 9/28

Reminder:
  Math facts practice-15 min.- is now nightly homework, and test will count as a math grade.  A great way to practice is the old school way ------with flashcards.  They need to have these facts down in order to do well in math class.  Thank you for your help in this matter!

Nightly reading- 20 min.- is also nightly homework.  Students are now required to complete a book every 3 to 4 weeks and complete a book project.  I give them 15 min. in class, but that is not enough for most kids to get their book in the time given to complete the assignment.   

Blog should be check EVERY WEEK.  Many of you are, and I thank you!!!!!


Religion

• ch 1 pgs 27-29, FJ pg 29
• pgs 30-33, FJ 33
• chapter activity sheet
• preschool
• Music

Science****Test will be next Tuesday 10/2******** CH A/2 A study guide will be given out Wednesday

• less 3 rev 1-5, wb pgs 23, 27
• Ch A/2 rev. pgs A62-63 #1-25
• begin study guide
• finish study guide
• review and quiz game

 Math

• wb pg 7
• wb pg 8
• pgs 48-49 & wb pg 9
• pgs 50-51, & wb pg 10
• pgs 52-53

 SS

• library/computers
• finish lesson 1 outline
• wb pg 13
• begin lesson 2- start outline for that lesson
• work on lesson 2 outline

Spelling- unit 5 - test Friday

• 3x each
• pgs 36-37
• pgs 38--40
• study basic and challenge words
• test

English- Final draft essay due TUESDAY

• rewrite a final draft of essay.  (This essay was supposed to go home to be proofread and edited with help)
• none
• pgs 76-77
• pgs 78-79
• pgs 80-81

Reading - test on "Kettle of Hawks" Friday

• writing - rewrite final draft
• read "Kettle of hawks", do pkbk pgd 52-53

• pkbk pgd 57-59
• pkbk pgs 60-61
• Test

Testing Week reminders:

During testing week it is important to have your children get plenty of rest.  No homework will be given to help students get to sleep early.  Please make sure they have had a balanced breakfast.  Encourage your child to do their very best.  These tests are crucial in planning curriculum.  These tests help teachers plan appropriate lessons to meet the needs of their students. 

Testing will be mornings from 8:30 to 11:30.  Please do not check your child for appointments during this time.  Thank you for your support. 

Lesson plans  and times will be inconsistent because of testing but here are some of the things that we will do this week.

Math

• pgs 40-41
• 42-43
• 46-47

Science

• We will work on lesson 3. We will read and complete the note sheet for this lesson
• We will be doing some lab activities

 Handwriting

Writing

• We will be doing a narrative writing unit.  Students we learn and complete each part of the writing process.  Writing will be done in class.  Parents will be asked to help with the editing / proofreading process over the next weekend.  Their rough draft will be completed in class- and go home on Friday for you to review with them.  They will be rewriting their final draft during class on Monday 9/24.  

Upcoming info:

Students have been learning the process of note taking in science.  We will be learning how to outline in social studies.  This will help aid in the development of good study skills and habits.  That will begin next week 9/24.  

Students are struggling with their basic math facts.  This is the crucial foundation to success in math.  Starting the week of 9/24 practicing 15 min each night in their basic facts will be nightly homework.  They will be tested twice each week,  and their test scores will become part of their math grade.  To improve, practice must be a consistent effort.  If you help your child practice the basics, you'll see an overall improvement in 4th grade math.  

Week 9-10 to 9-14

Reminders for the week:

This Friday, September 14 is our first communion service.  We will be going to the Hampshire and Emeritus.  My drivers need to be at school by 9:45 so we can be there a little before 10:00 AM.  I split the class in half and each half will go to one place.  Here are my drivers:

Massey
Velaquez
Mancebo
Van Pelt
Carreon
Vidauri

Thank you in advance for the help and support!

Drivers will need to have taken the Safe Environment class AGAIN THIS YEAR (new three year cycle), have fingerprints on file, and this years insurance and registration information for THIS YEAR.  If you do not have any or all of these done let me know ASAP so I can arrange other drivers. Thank you!
*This Thursday is a Safe Environment Class - 6:00 OLM Auditorium* If you haven't retaken the class this year , you must take this class!


Progress Reports go home This Friday.

Social Studies Test- THIS WEDNESDAY

English Test- Unit One- THIS THURSDAY

Spelling test- Unit 4- Friday
Reading test- Seal's Journey- Friday  
Book Project- due next Monday 9/17

Donations needed: graph paper bag of candy treats


Religion

• Saints pgs 372-375; faith journal pg 375
• pgs 376-377
• practice for communion service
• practice for communion service; preschool reading 
• Music

Science- Ch A/2

• finish  lesson 1 notesheet; draw diagram of photosynthesis pg A41
• wb pg 19 together; Lab - Seeds- discuss what seeds need to germinate
• begin lesson 2 + notesheet
• finish lesson 2 + notesheet; draw diagram of plant and parts of the plant
• Communion Service

Math

• wb pg 5,6
• rev measurement, groups- measurement robot activity
• measurement capacity ws
• multiplication ws
• division ws

SS

• Library / computers
• Test Rev quiz game
• Ch 1 vocab test
• Ch 2 vocab cards
• finish vocab cards

Spelling- Unit 4

• basic and challenge words - write 3 times each
• pg 30
• pg 31
• pg 32
• test

English- unit 1 test Thursday

• library/computers
• begin reviewing for the test, pg 32, 34 evens
• pg 35 evens
• Test
• handwriting "Mm"

Reading - Seal's Journey- test Friday

• read story, do pkbk 34,35
• pkbk 36'37; handwriting "Jj"
• reread story, handwriting "Kk"
• pkbk 38,39, handwriting "Ll"
• test, begin writing unit- Narrative writing

Art- Indian art watercolors
PE - basketball relays

week 9/4- 9/7

Welcome to the 4th week of school.  This is a short week; Monday is Labor Day......ENJOY!!!
The year is off to a good start.  My students have settled in....some a little too much.  Please remind your child of the "Big 5" classroom rules.  Red cards have been going home more often than I would like.  When your child receives 5 red cards it is an automatic detention.  It is important for my students to stay quiet because they could miss important information.  Also when they are talking they are disturbing their classmates, both of which are unacceptable.  I would appreciate your support in this matter.  Thank you very much!

Friday, September 7, 2012 We are honored to have Bishop Ochoa say Mass for our school.  Please talk to your children about proper mass behavior.  They are to wear their full uniform- No shorts will be allowed.  This is also our Mother, Mary's birthday.  This will truly be a special day for our school.

Cupcake contest- For Mary's birthday - is Friday as well.  They can enter by baking 1 dozen cupcakes and decorating in a theme of choice ( examples OLM colors, Mary, Cross )

Friday is also a 12:30 dismissal Day

Science test- on chapter A/1 vocabulary only- Wednesday
Library book should be read and project done by 9-17-2012 (2 more weeks)




Religion

• Mary 364-365, do pg 365 in faith journal
• Mary pgs 368-369, do pg 369 in faith journal
• preschool reading
• Mass

Science- test Wed

• vocab quiz game
• ch A/1 vocab test
• ch A/2 vocab cards, finish for homework
• Begin lesson 1 + notesheet

Math

• rev pages 15,16,17,18
• rev pgs 21,22,23
• rev pgs 36,37
• Mass

Social Studies- Ch 1 vocab test- NEXT Wed. 9/12

• Read lesson 4 * Ch 1 test will be next Wed. 9/12 - vocab only
• skills lesson 38-39, do wb pg 8-9
• lesson 5, do wb pg 9
• Ch 1 review- do wb pgs 10-11

Spelling- unit 3 test Friday

• 3 times each
• pgs 24-25
• pgs 26-27
• Test

 English

• pgs 26-27
• pgs 28-29, hand writing G
• pgs 30-31, Handwriting H
• Handwriting I

Reading- "Sarah, Plain and Tall"- test Friday

•  Read Story, do pkbk pg 25
• pkbk pgs 26,27,28
• pkbk pgs 29,30 
• test

Art / PE

Week three.........Yippee!!!!!! 
8-27 to 8-8-31
Hope to see all of you at Open House!!! 11-1 Sunday

Religion

• The Bible pg 20
• Keeping the Promise lesson
• Music practice
• Faith Journal- write "The Morning Offering"
• Preschool reading

Science- Ch 1 test-ONLY VOCABULARY next wednesday 9-5

• begin lesson 2 + notesheet
• finish lesson 2 + finish notesheet
• begin lesson 3 + notesheet
• lesson 3
• finish lesson 3 + Notesheet

Math

• pg 7 all
• pgs 8,9,10 evens only
• pgs 11-12 evens only
• pg 14
•  pgs 24-25

 Social Studies

• Library /computers
• map skills pgs 26-27, do wb pg 5
• begin lesson 3
• finish lesson 3
• wb pg 6

Spelling- unit 2 test Friday

• unit 2- 3 times each 
• pg18
• pgs 19-20
• pg 21
• unit 2 test

English

• library/ computers
• pgs 22-23
• pgs 24-25
• spelling baseball game
• pgs 26-27 all

 Reading- "The Lost Lake"- test Friday

• read story, do pkbk pg 18 (these are the vocab words for the test)
• pgs 19-20; handwriting C
• pgs 22-23; handwriting D
• pg 24; handwriting E
• test; handwriting F

Art - watercolors- color wheel
PE- team building games

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The first week of school has gone very well.  Students are working very hard, however, there is a lot of talking and getting out of their seats.  Please remind your child that these behaviors will result in red cards.  My policy is that when your child receives 5 red cards in a week it is a detention.  Also when there is excessive talking, they will go home with more work to be finished.  Thank you for your support in this matter.

Option C should be set up soon.  You may be able to check your child's grades when it's set up. 

I appreciate the parents who have been checking and signing the planner each night.  A quick reminder:  You sign the planner two times.  Once for the days work, and also for their nightly reading requirement. 

This week we will begin reading with the preschool children in MS. Margie's class.  Please encourage your child to be a responsible citizen.  They are to be well behaved and respectful at all times, or they will not be able to participate in this fun service project.  Thank you.


Week of 8-20
Religion

• finish writing paragraph, homework:  They must finish the final draft at home. It is due Tuesday.
• Letter writing to Jesus
• pg 18-19 "The Bible" - do activity in their faith journal
• read to preschool
• Music

Science

• begin Ch A1 lesson 1 and begin notesheet, check vocab cards-there should be 11
• lesson 1
• finish lesson 1 and notesheet
• Lesson 2 lab
• finish lab and do wb pg 1

 Math

• more review with division facts 
• pg 1-2
• pg 3
• pg 4-5
• pg 6

Social Studies

• finish ch 1 vocab cards - there should be 12
• read ch 1 lesson 1, do wb pg 1
• map skills lesson pgs 16-17, do wb pg 2
• read lesson 2
• wb pg 4

Spelling - Unit 1 test Friday 8/24

•  write basic and challenge words 3 times each- in print
• pgs 12-13
• pg 14
• pg 15-16
• test

English

• pgs 16-17
• pgs 18-19
• pgs 20-21
• correct and review

 Reading- test on story of the week Friday 8/24

• Read "A Little Excitement", do PKBK pg 10
• pkbk pg 12, 14- handwriting "A"
• pkbk 13, 15- handwriting "B"
• reread story, Pkbk 16
• test

Art- Name Design project
PE- cooperative games

Have a GREAT WEEK !!!!!!!!!!

First Week of School ! 2012-2013

Welcome to the fourth Grade !  I am so excited to start this new year.  This week will be busy with many papers coming home to be filled out and/or signed. Many are school forms, and some are things that I need you to fill out so I can better know your child.  Please be prompt and on time.  Thank you. 

Things I would like for you to send in:

• All supplies
• graph paper
• picture of your child- for my bulletin board
• school forms and teacher/ student paperwork( will be sent home Monday and Tuesday)

Reminders:

• This week we have Mass on Monday AND Wednesday- NO Shorts
• please check and sign planner -EVERYDAY
• Hot lunch begins Tuesday- Please buy lunch and milk tickets ASAP

Monday 8-13
Welcome back to school
Mass
Rules and expectations
Forms and letter going home

The rest of the week will be organized by subject.  Under each subject is the bullet list- each bullet stands for each day

Religion

• goal setting
•  Mass
• paragraph writing- What can 4th graders do to help others?
• finish writing

Science

• begin animal activity
• finish animal activity- if not done finish at home
• begin vocab cards
• finish vocab cards

Math- will be reviewing basics each day. Will need to finish for homework

• addtion
• subtraction
• multiplication
• division

 Social Studies

• preview pages
• maps and finding locations 
• regions of CA
• begin vocab cards

Language Arts

• handwriting
• grammar sheet and handwriting
•  grammar sheet and handwriting
• English page 14-15

Reading

• begin reading "Rajah's Rice"
• finish story, go practice book(PKBK) pages 2,4
•  PKBK pages 3,9
• PKBK pages 5,6,8

Art / PE

last week of school!!!!!

Well..........We made it!!!! I'm so proud of each of my students!!! Now it's on to 5th grade!
Reminder any books that belong to the school must be returned.  Please make sure to bring in backpacks this week, we will be cleaning and sending things home. 

I am in need of clorox wipes for cleaning day..........If you can send some in that would be great.
Wednesday is cleaning day.  Thursday is field day.  Please note lunch will be provided that day.
Students will need to bring in a cold lunch Monday thru Wednesday.......No hot lunch will be provided.
Thursday/field day is also a free dress day. 

Thanks for allowing me to teach your children!!!! I love them like my very own!  Also , your support has been so appreciated- from sending in supplies to volunteering your time in the classroom- I couldn't have done it without each of you.  We are all better for it!!!!! They say, " It takes a village to raise a child."  That is so true- THANKS AGAIN!

Week 5/14 to 5/18

School is just racing by!  This week could change a bit, but here is some of the tentative plan:

Awards assembly grades 1-4- Monday
Awards assembly grades 5-7- Wednesday
No hot lunch Thursday, Carnival AND 12:30 dismissal is on Friday.
****If you would like to help with bringing something for field day contact Holly Pellicano.
If you would like to help with field day games and supplies- please let ME know.....Thanks

Science test- Wednesday
SS test - Tuesday

We will be working on Esperanza activities all week.

Work will be in the planner daily for work.  Please read planner for work each night.  If your child is absent, please call to get his or her work, thank you!

week 5/7

Religion

• ch 17 pgs 259-261
• 262-263
• 264-265
• preschool
• talent show

Science- test Wed. 5/16

• begin lesson 4 note sheet
• finish lesson 4 notesheet, wb 147
• ch rev pgs c62-c63 # 1-28
• study guide
• talent show

Math

• 314-315
• 316-317 & 318-319
• 320 all this will be the test
• pgs 412-413
• 414-415?

SS- test Tues. 5/15

• library/ computers
• skills lesson 336-337, wb 88-89
• wb rev p 90-91
• pg 339
• Study guide

Sp- unit 29

• L/c
• pgs 180-181
• 182-183
• 184-185
• test

English

• L/c
• 413-414
• 417
• 418-419
• 423

Reading

• ch 11
• ch 12
• ch 12
• ch 13
• ch 13

art/pe

Week 4-30 to 5-4

I want to thank my students for their enthusiasm and great behavior last Thursday on our field trip!!! I also want to sincerely thank my wonderful parents who are always so wonderful to work and spend time with.  It was a wonderful trip !

This will be a regular and full week.
Friday is Mass and Grandparents Day .  Also it is a 12:30 dismissal.  Hope to see many of the grandparents come by to visit!

Religion

• Ch 13- Sacraments  pgs 201-203
• 204-207
• brainstorm list of symbols for each sacrament, sacrament project
• preschool
• Mass

Science

•  les 2 rev 1-5, wb pg 139
• begin les 3 and note sheet
• finish les 3
• begin les 4 and notesheet

Math

• 300-301
• 302-303 & 304-305
• 306-307
• 308-309
• 310-311

SS

• library & computers
• finish lesson 2 note sheet hw- do wb 85-86
• begin les 3 and note sheet
• les 3
• finish lesson 3 and notesheet, do wb 87

Spelling

• In library do sp unit 28 3x each
• 174-175
• 176-177
• 178-179
• test

English

• library and computers
• pg 397
• 398
• 399
• 12:30 dismissal

Reading

• read all ch 9- may need to finish for homework
• begin ch 10
• finish ch 10 , RJ writing
• begin ch 11
• 12:30 Dismissal

week of 4-23

This week is a busy week!  We will have a math test on Tuesday and our field trip is this Thursday.

Field trip

• be at school by 7:50 Am our departure will be after prayer at 8:15
• free dress- blue and white
• bring a sack lunch
• snacks will be provided
• we should be back around 3:30

Talent show

• If you are planning to try out for the talent show- be ready will lyrics and outfits on Tuesday this week

Computer club trip

• If you are going on the computer club trip this Friday, you need to get the work you will miss that day.  Please have the work done by Monday 4/30.

Make up spelling test will be on Monday

If you are absent , please call daily for work 

Thank you for your patience regarding the donations for the Bliss family.  I appreciated that wonderful support so many of you gave.  The money was given to the Bliss trust fund- and was tracked by Teresa in the office, so each family would be recognized.  Thank you so much!!!!!!

April 16, 2012

Welcome back!!!  I hope everyone had a blessed Easter and restful spring  break!  We are coming up the home stretch ..........Summer's right around the corner!  We have lots of work to accomplish.  Make sure that you are keeping up with option C for missing work.  Many students have been forgetting to or not completing their assignments and getting them on time.  This really will affect their final grade as well as their effort grade.  When your child is absent they must get their absent work turned in to me when they return.  If the assignment is completed in a workbook, they must give me the workbooks to correct.  Thank you for your support on this matter. 

Our field trip is right around the corner! Yeah!  Thursday, April 26, 2012 we will be going to Mariposa on a Via bus.  This day is both fun and educational.  I have pulled 13 names of parents who will accompany the class on the bus.  The nine remaining parents will be asked to carpool to Mariposa to meet us.  These parents are:
Mrs. Abbate
Teresa Gonzalez
Mrs. Rubacaba
Mrs. Delworth
Melissa Gonzalez
Mrs. Horal
Mrs. Mendonca
Mrs. Mendoza
Mr. and Mrs. Pellicano
Mrs. Queen
Mrs. Whitaker
Ms Leverett

Thanks

Please refer to the information letter for other details about the trip.

Religion
Ch 10

Science- because of the break, I will not give a test on the chapter- the chapter review will count as a test

• lesson 3
• lesson 3, homework- please finish the notesheet
• Ch C/! ch rev pgs C28-C29, I will collect the note sheets
• ch C/2 cards
• begin lesson 1

Math

• pgs 282-283

• 284-285 evens
•  284-285 odds
• 290-291
• ch rev pg 292

SS- I will not be giving a test on this chapter- the chapter review in the workbook will count as a test

• library/computers
• finish lesson 3- I will collect the note sheets
• wb 74-75
• Ch 8 cards
• beginlesson 1

Spelling

• library and computers
• unit 26 3x each
• pgs 162-163
• 164-165
• test

 English- adverb test this Friday

•  library and computers
• rev pg 396
• pg 397
• english pretest
• adverb test

Reading

• Esperanza - finish ch 7, reading journal 
• begin ch 8
• Ch 8
• finish ch 8, reading journal
• 12:30 Dismissal

Holy Week

Free dress Monday in honor of Mercy's birthday!  Bring a dollar to donate to the SPCA- in honor of our mascot, Mercy!!!!

Because we are taking a VIA bus there will be a drawing to decide which parents will be riding with the class. I will be posting the names on my next blog.  The rest of the parents will be asked to ride share to Mariposa.  If you have not sent back your child's permission slip please do so ASAP!

Religion

• Easter pgs 350-352, FJ
• pgs 353-355
• faith journal writing
• Holy Thursday prayer service

Science

• begin lesson 2 note sheet
• lesson 2
• finish lesson 2 notesheet
• lesson 2 rev 1-5, wb 125

Math

• pgs 274-275
• 276-277
• 278-279
• 280-281

 SS

• library and computers
• begin lesson 3 notesheet
• lesson 3 note sheet- finish
• wb pgs 74-75

Spelling- no test this week

•  library and computers
• unit 25 3x each, English pg 392
• pgs 156-157
• 158-159

 Reading

 Esperanza rising all week

• rewrite I Am poem
• read 
• Esperanza poem
• finish Esperanza poem

Conference week 3/19 to 3/22

Exciting News........... We will be taking a VIA bus to Mariposa!!!!   All parents can still go, but you will not have to drive students.  Some parents will be able to go on the bus, and the rest can carpool.  The students are so excited!!! Thanks to a parent the ride is free of charge- unless you want to contribute. 

I will not be giving a science test due to the short week, but there still will be an English test on Thursday. 

The spring program is fast approaching and the students will be singing two songs.  They can the song sheets and are asked to practice at home.  The program will be Wednesday, March 28, 2012.  It will be at OLM in the auditorium.  The time will be announced later. 

I am looking forward to meeting with you for your child's conference.  Please don't forget to visit our BOOK FAIR!!!

Religion

• ch 20 295-297, fj 297
• 298--300, fj 299, 300
• pg 301, 303-304
• preschool

Math

• 192-193
• 194-195
• 197, 198-199
• ch rev pg 200

SS

• visit the book fair
• preview ch 7 - read story 
• ch 7 vocab cards
• begin reading lesson 1 and start note sheet

 Language arts

• spelling unit 23 no test this week
• read Esperanza Rising , do journal activities 
• English test - Thursday! (Pronouns)

 We will be practicing all week for the Spring Program

3/12-3/16

Our Mass last Friday went very well !  My students were Awesome!!!!! 4th grade ROCKS!!!

Our field trip is coming up- Thursday, April 26, 2012.  Please send in money for the trip by this Thursday , March 15, 2012.  Thank you.

The fourth grade will be singing in the Spring Program on Wednesday, March 28, 2012- Hope to see all of you there.

Next week is conference week and the book fair- Just a reminder- 12:30 dismissal all week and Friday is no school!

BOOK PROJECTS ARE DUE THIS MONDAY1

Reminders for the week:
SS test on ch 6 is on Thursday 3/15
Spelling test on unit 22- Friday 3/16

Next week:
English test Friday 3/23
Science Test on B/3 Friday 3/23

Religion

• Lent pgs 338-339, do pg 339
• pgs 340-341
• practice for the spring program
• preschool reading
• Stains of the Cross, music

Science- Next test will be next week Friday, March 23

• Lesson 3
• finish lesson 3 and note sheet
•  wb pgs 115-116
• Ch b/3 ch rev
• wb pg 103

Math

• 188-189
• 190-191
• wb 60
• wb 61
• wb 62

SS- Ch 6 test on Thursday

•  library/ computer- Finish study guide
• review
• Quiz game
• Ch 6 test

Sp- unit 22

• 3x each
• pg 138
• pgs 139-140
• pg 141
• test

 English- Pronoun test Next Friday, March 23

• pg 334-335
• pg 336
• pg 338
• 339
• friendly letter

Reading- reading novel Esperanza Rising. Each day we will read and write in our reading journals.  If your child is absent, you will need to call to get the specific information on what we did on that day.

Art/ PE

Art- California packet

• 
  

March 5 to March 9

This Friday the fourth grade will be leading the school mass.  We hope many of you will join us.  Friday is also the last day of the 3rd quarter.

important reminders:
spelling test - Friday

Next week:
Book Project is due on Monday, March 12
SS test - ch 6- will be on Thursday, March 15

Religion
This week we will have a penance service on Wed.  Please discuss this with your child.
Friday is our mass.  We will be practicing for these all week.

Science

• lesson 1- work on note sheet
• finish lesson 1 and notes sheet
• penance service
• lesson 2- all - read and do note sheet
• Mass

Math- students should be practicing their multiplication and division facts each day- this is part of the daily homework

• pgs 184-185

• wb 58
• pgs 186-187-evens
• pgs 186-187 odds
• wb pg 59

SS

• library/ computers
• wb 68-69, 70
• Ch 6 rev pg 259 # 1-15

• begin sh 6 study guide

sp

• library/ computers

• Unit 21 3x each, pg 132
• pgs 133-134
• pgs 135-136
• test

English

• library/ computers
• pgs 328-329
• pgs 330-331
• pgs 332-333 
• pgs 334-335

Reading

• we will begin the novel Esperanza Rising this week.  We will read and do activities each day- homework will sometimes be assigned

• Friendly letter home on Friday

  Art & PE

2/27 to 3/2

******The fourth grade will be doing Mass on Friday , March 9 not on this Friday
********This Friday is a 12:30 Dismissal day


Religion

• practice for Mass
• Practice for Mass
• Lent 334-335 fj 335
• preschool reading 
• Music

Science- Test Tuesday

• quiz game
• Ch B/2 test
• vocab cards Ch B/3
• lesson 1 note sheet
• lesson 1 note sheet

Math

• pgs 180-181
• wb pg 56
• pgs 182-183 evens
•  pgs 182-183 odds
• wb pg 57

SS

• library/computers
• Lesson 3 notesheet
• lesson 3 finish note sheet
• skills lesson 254-255, do wb pgs 66-67

Sp- unit 20

• library/computers- will finish friendly letter home- must be signed and returned the next day
• 3x each
• pgs 126-128
• pgs 129-131
• test

English

• test- punctuation and capitalization
• pgs 322-323
• pgs 324-325
• 326-327

art & PE

2/21/12 to 2/24/12

I hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend.......I sure did.  It's back to work as usual. 
upcoming events:

•  4th graders in the speech festival- Thursday 2/23

• Stations of the Cross- Friday in the Auditorium

• Spelling test Unit 19- Friday 2/24
• We will be starting division timed tests this week- They really need to practice division and multiplication to do well on the division chapter we are working on.

Next Week:

• English Test-Monday 2/27

• Science test- Tuesday 2/28 

Religion

• We will be practicing for Stations of the Cross this week
• Wednesday is Ash Wednesday Mass- beginning of Lent
• Friday we will present the Stations of the Cross- Please join us

Science- Test is next Tuesday

• Ch rev pgs B58-B59 #s 1-22, 26-27
• Mass
• Study guide and review
• study guide and review

Math- Division concepts

• 174-175
• wb pg 53
• % facts test, pgs 176-177
• 178-179

SS

• begin lesson 2 notes
• lesson 2 notes
• finish lesson 2 notes ,do wb pgs 60-61
• skills lesson wb pgs 62-63

Spelling - unit 19

• 3x each and pg 120
• pgs 121-122
• test Friday

English- test next Monday

• pg 276-277
•   pg 278
• pg 280
• pg 281

Reading

• work on Mystery book- reading and project

Art and PE

Week 2-13 to 2-16

Welcome to a short........but busy week!!!!  Last week we finally finished our oral book projects!  They were great!  Also, they presented their speeches.... I was very impressed that everyone memorized them.  Our three students who will represent the fourth grade at the Merced County Speech Festival are:  Emma Eastman, Emily Featherston, and Jared Hoffart!!! Go 4th graders!  Congratulations! 

Are you in need of volunteer hours??? I am in need of a parent to type the student entries for the Merced County Writing Festival.  Please see me ASAP.  They need to be typed and returned to me by next Wed.2-22.  Thank You.  I am also in need of a few parents to help in the classroom.  If you have a day you can volunteer each week, please let me know.  Thanks for your continued support. 

Even though it's a short week, we will have a spelling and reading unit with a test on Thursday 2-16.

Valentine's Day is Tuesday.  Students may bring in valentines- for each student- that day to pass out.  We will be having a little party and treat that afternoon.

February 24- we will be doing the Stations of the Cross for the school.  Please come and join us 8:15 am in the auditorium. 

Religion

• Ch 9
• Ch 9 Rev
• Practice for stations
• Preschool reading

Science

• Rock lab
• Lesson 3- start note sheet
• Finish lesson 3 , notes and rev 1-5
• wb pages 89, 97, 101, 102

Math-We will be starting the division unit.  It is crucial that your child practices the basic division facts for ten minutes each day.  This is truly what helps them when we get into long division.

• pgs 166-167
• pgs 168-169
• pgs 170-171
• pgs 172-173

SS- ch 6

• library/ Computers
• Begin lesson l, work on note sheet- I will be checking their vocab cards
• finish lesson 1 notes, do wb pg 59
• begin lesson 2, work on note sheet

Spelling

• Unit 17- 3x each in library
• pgs 
• pgs 
• test

English

• library/ computers
• pgs 272-273

Reading

• Read "No Star Nights", pkbk 136-137
• pkbk 138-140
• pkbk 141, 143
• test

Art / PE

Catholic School's Week 2012

It's Catholic School's Week!!!  It's a busy week and plans are very tentative .  I will post the basic information. 

Things to Know:
No hot lunch will be served Tuesday or Wednesday
Tuesday is buddy day- Your child needs to bring a buddy gift $2 maximum please
Friday is 12:30 dismissal
Friday is All school Mass at St. Patrick's Church.  Please drop off your child by 7:50.  Your child will be driven back by parent volunteers.

These are the drivers who have volunteered to drive:
Eastman
Melissa Gonzalez
Horal
Mendoza
Pellicano
Scheuerman
Suggs
Wolf
Thanks in advance!

Religion
Celebrating Catholic School's Week

Science
labs

Math
pgs 147-148, wb pgs 46-47

spelling
Unit 16 , test Thursday

English
pg 267

Reading

Book project presentations

week 1-23 to 1-27

Welcome back to a full week!  Students should have finished writing their final draft persuasive speeches.  They will start memorizing them. Speeches will be given in class starting February 6th.  

Students should be almost dine reading their books and be working on their book projects.  Book presentations begin next week.

Macedonia info should start coming in this week.  Info is due by Friday of this week.  Students will share with the class next week.  We will begin the poster boards next week.  If you would like to donate a tri-fold board, I need two more.  Let me know. 

This week:
Science test- Wed. 
weekly spelling and reading test - Fri.

Next week is Catholic School's Week- Buddy day is on Tuesday.  Students will need to bring in a small treat for their buddy that day.  We should know who their buddies are by the end of this week. 

Religion

• pgs 283-285 corporal works of mercy
• fj- write the corporal works - give examples
• Spiritual works of Mercy 286-288; fj- write the spiritual works and give examples
• Preschool reading
• Music

Science

• finish study guide, study
• quiz game
• test
• ch b/2 cards
• begin mineral lab

Math

• wb 42
• wb 43
• science test
• pgs 150-151
• pgs 152-153

SS- Test next week Thursday

• library/computers
• begin lesson 4 note sheet
• finsih lesson 4 note sheet and rev questions
• skills lesson 218-219, do wb 55
• Rev in wb pgs 56-57

Sp- unit 15

• in library 3x each
• pgs 96-97
• pgs 98-99
• pgs 100-101
• test

English

• library/computers
• pgs 2650-261
• pgs 262-263
• pgs 264-265
• pg?

 Reading- Story- "Yeh-Shen"

• read story pgs 446-470, do pkbk 146
• pkbk 147-148
• pkbk 149-150
• review story/ reread for homework.  Play spelling baseball
• test

Art & PE

week 1-17-12

Don't forget- 

English test Wednesday
Next week Science test - Next Wednesday 1-25

We are working on persuasive writing/ speech and plan to finish writing the rough draft this week.  Students will take them home to proofread and edit.  Please help with this.  The rough draft is due next Monday 23, 2012.  I will hand them back so the students can rewrite the final draft.  When that is complete they will begin memorizing their speech.  In class speeches will begin on Monday , February 13, 2012.  Their speeches need to be memorized by that date.

Religion

• ch 7 112-114
• pg 115; 117-118
• Preschool reading
• Music

Science

• finish lesson 3 notes and rev 1-5; 
• wb pages75,83,87,88
• ch b/1 rev
• study guide

Math

• wb pg 40
• wb pg 41
• pgs 146-147
• pgs 148-149

Social Studies

• skills lesson pgs 204-205, do wb pgs 51-52
• lesson 3
• lesson 3
• finish lesson 3 note sheet and wb pg 53

no spelling this week

 English

• pre test
• adjective test

Writing

• finish first draft persuasive essay/ speech

Art/ PE

week 1-9-2012

We are in full swing of 3rd quarter!  Please check the blog each week and your child's planner each day.  We are going to be moving at a faster pace, and there will be project dates and test dates given.  It's a good idea to get a calendar to write all important dates and keep it where both you and your child can refer to it.  Organization is the key to success!

Your child will be given a topic on Macedonia to research.  Please help them to find info and pictures for poster boards that we will be doing in class.  IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE A TRI-FOLD, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.  I WILL NEED 3 OR 4.   Students will need to jot down facts, in their own handwriting, onto index cards so they can be posted on boards.  Some info will obviously need more than one card, but when info is put on cards, each student will have something up at International Night. Their topics will be given out this week.

On Wednesday i-11-2012 we will be visiting Park Merced ( on M st.) for an 11:00 communion service.  These are the parents in need who have volunteered to drive:
Hanley, Bliss, Garza, Horal, Mendonca, Pellicano, Suggs.  If you are unable to drive , please call 722-7496 asap.  Thank you.  


Religion
prepare for communion service, and Ch 7

Science

• Lesson 2 activity
• lesson 2 b14-b16
• lesson 2 b 17-b19- finish note sheet and review 1-5
• lesson 3
• lesson 3 - finish note sheet and review 1-5

Math

• pg 136-137
• pg 138-139
• pg 140-141
• pg 142-143
• pg 144-145

SS

• library / computers- New book project given out
• skills lesson wb 48-49, 47
• Communion Service
• lesson 2 198-201
• lesson 2 202-203

Spelling

• Unit 14: 5x each, pgs 90-95
• Test Friday

English

• Library
• pg 212-213
• pg 214 1-8
• Adj review pg 216 all
• 217 rev all

Writing

We will begin a writing unit - Persuasive.  We will be working on this all week.  The students will write an essay and present their essay as a speech.  The top 2 students will be chosen to represent the fourth grade in the Merced County Speech festival.  The essay will be turned in first for editing and revising.  Then they will be given a week to memorze their writing.  They may use cards to help them, but the majority of their essay must be memorized.  All important dates will be posted on the blog an written in their planner.  You will want to help them stay organized so they are ready.

Happy 2012!!!!!

Happy New Year!!!!  I hope each one of you had a wonderful and relaxing break!! I sure did~ I am ready for school- I missed my students!

Important dates this week:

• Report cards go home Friday- If you have checked Option C grades are final.  If your child had missing work, the last day to turn work in was Dec. 16.  
• Spelling test- Unit 13- Friday 1-6-12
• Reading test- The Lucky Stone- Friday 1-6-12
• FRIDAY IS A 12:30 DISMISSAL DAY

WE ARE STARTING MULTIPLICATION IN MATH- YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE DOING BASIC MATH PRACTICE EACH NIGHT- 10 MINUTES- AS PART OF NIGHTLY MATH HOMEWORK.  Thank you!

My class will be learning about the country- Macedonia for International Night.  There will be more information to come!


Religion- Ch 6

• pgs 97-101; FJ
• pgs 102-103; do pgs105-106
• Preschool reading, HW- handout
• Mass

Science- Unit B / Ch 1

• Ch 1 vocab cards
• Lesson 1 pgs B6-B8- start note sheet
• pgs B9-B11- finish note sheet & wb pg 79
• Mass

Math- Multiplication

• pgs 126-127 #s17-29
• pgs 128-129 #s 1-40
• pgs 130-131 & 132-133 #s 1-36
• pgs 134-135 #s 1-34

SS- Ch 5

• vocab cards- important words will be given to them
• pgs 186-189, do pf 189
• begin lesson 1 190-192- start notesheet
• pgs 193-194- finish notesheet & wb pg 47

Spelling- unit 13

• 3x each
• pgs 84-87
• pgs 88-89
• test

English- Adjectives

• pgs 204-205
• pgs 206-207
• pgs 208-209
• pgs 210-211

Reading- "The Lucky Stone"

• read story, & Practice book pg 124
• pkbk 125-126
• pkbk 127-128
• test

PE