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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

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Catholic Schools' Week 2011

Activities for CSW:

Monday:  Baked goods from teachers

Tuesday: Blue and White Free dress & Buddy Day- don't forget the buddy gifts, some students have two buddies so make sure they have one gift per buddy $2 is enough to spend!

Wednesday: 4th brings desserts for the cherish luncheon for seniors - please bring first thing in the morning.  4th will entertain their Scottish dance.

Thursday:  5 cans of food for FRESS DRESS WILL BE ON THE 10TH!

Friday:  Students must meet at St. Patricks Church by 7:50 am.  They will be driven back to school by parent volunteers.  Teachers VS. 8th grade volleyball game- this is always very entertaining!  12:30 dismissal for students!

Dear parents and students:!

This week is always busy so daily lesson plans will probably change often.  Because of this I will not post daily work.  There will not be homework help this week.  These are the important things that will happen:

SS test on chapter 5 will be on Wednesday 2-2-2011
Spelling test on rev unit 16 will be Thursday or Friday - BE READY THURSDAY.
book projects will go through Wednesday 2-2-2011
Speeches will begin Wednesday- be ready; students may use cards, but they should really practice so most is memorized.  Props are a great addition

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Week 1-24-2011 to 1-28-2011

        FYI
  • STUDENTS SHOULD BE DOING SOME RESEARCH FOR SCOTLAND POSTERS
  • AUCTION MONEY IS DUE- $20
         TESTS AND/OR PROJECTS: 
  •      BOOK PROJECTS DUE THIS MONDAY 1-24
  •      SCIENCE TEST THIS TUESDAY 1-25 (CH B/1)
         CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
  •          MEMORIZE SPEECH BY NEXT MONDAY 1-31
  •          SOCIAL STUDIES TEST NEXT WEDNESDAY 2-2 (CH 5)        
  •          BUDDY DAY- NEED TO BRING IN A GIFT FOR THEIR BUDDY
  •          NEXT WEEK WEDNESDAY FEB. 2ND - EACH STUDENT IS TO BRING 18 COOKIES, BROWNIES E.T.C. FOR THE CHERISH LUNCHEON.( BRING THAT MORNING)



Mon 1-24* book project is due!
Rel- ch 7 pgs 109-111
Sci- quiz game
Math pgs 148-149
library & computers
Sp- unit 15 5x each
Reading- book presentations
Art- Start Scotland boards

Tues 1-25 *Science test today
rel- pgs 112-113
Sci- Ch B/1 test
Math- wb 44
SS- skills lesson - read 218-219; do wb 55
Sp- pgs 96-97
Book pres.
Scotland boards

Wed.1-26
Rel- pgs 114-115
Sci- Ch B/2 vocab cards
kinder reading
Math- pgs 150-151 together
SS- pg 221 all
Sp- pgs 98-99
Eng - pg 263
Book pres.
PE - Scottish dance

Thurs. 1-27
Rel- preschool reading
Sci- Begin Mineral lab
Math- pgs 152-153
SS- wb rev- pgs 56-57
Sp- pgs 100-101
Eng- pg 265
Book Pres.
Scotland boards

Fri. 1-28
Music
Sci- finish lab
Math- wb pg 46
SS- Study guide
Spelling test- unit 15
Finish book pres.
PE - Scottish Dance

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK IS NEXT WEEK!  THE KICK OFF MASS WILL BE AT ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH SATURDAY 1-30-2011 @ 5 PM - HOPE TO SEE ALL OF YOU THERE- IN UNIFORMS OF COURSE!!!!!







        

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Week 1-14-2011 to 1-21-2011

Dear parents

I have had several of you speak to me about the increase in homework.  Yes, we are transitioning to 5th grade, but the recent talking and visiting has increased greatly.  Please encourage your child to not talk beacuse I am giving ample time to complete or almost complete assignments in class.  I assure you that I am constantly observing and changing plans according to the amout of work given. I take a poll to see if the majority have not completed their work to change or modify assignments as needed.  I really appreciate the parents who come to me to discuss this issue to assure that I keep homework at a normal level.  Now, with the daily reading, I do not consider this homework, but a way of life.  Remember your child should be reading each day about 20 min. in order to complete the book and project by the due date.  Reading shouldn't be a chore, but an activity. 

Thanks so much for keeping me up-to-date and for all your support.  This is how we are able to keep open communication positive.  We should work together to educate your child. 
God Bless all of you,
Love, Mrs. M

Homework help Wednesday only


Upcoming events:
This week:
  • English test- Wed 1-19 on Adjectives
  • No spelling or reading tests this week
  • Prepare for book projects next week

Next week:
  • Science test ch B/1 - next Tuesday 1-24
  • Spelling test Friday 1-28
  • Book projects Due Monday 1-24- they should be ready to present their projects starting Monday 1-24
  • memorize speeches for next week!
  • Start researching for assigned topics
Week 1-31- CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' WEEK
  • SS test Ch 5 - Wednesday 2-2
  • Speeches begin Monday 1-31
  • Tues: blue/white free dress & buddy day
  • Wed: Cherish lunch - we will perform our Scottish Dance
  • Thurs: All School Sing Along- This should be fun!
  • Fri: All School Mass at St. Patrick's Church- I will need drivers to bring students back to school Please! Also, This is Teachers VS. 8th grade volleyball game.  12:30 dismissal
We are in need of Clorox wipes!


Tuesday 1-18
Rel- Ch 12  179-181
Sci- Wb pg 88; start ch rev
Math- pgs 142-143
SS- lesson 3, begin reading and note taking
Eng - rev for test
Reading- start memorizing speeches
Scotland - group work, finish flag

Wed 1-19
Rel- pgs 182-185, do pgs 187-188
Sci- Finish ch rev * test next Wed. 1-25
Math- wb pg 41
kinder reading
SS- finish lesson 3 & notes, do wb pg 53
English test
English pg 261
memorize speeches
PE- Scottish dance

Thurs 1-20
Religion- Chapel
Sci- begin study guide
Math pgs 144-145
SS- begin lessosn 4 and notes
English- pg 263
Reading- read Creation of a California Tribe (NO TEST), PKBK
Art- Scotland activities

Fri. 1-21
music practice
Sci- fiish study guide
Math pgs 146-147
SS- Lesson 4- finish and do notes
Eng- pg 265
Reading- PKBK
PE - dancing

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Week 1-10-2011 to 1-14-2011

Welcome back to the 2nd week of the New Year!
I was very proud of my students' grades for the 2nd quarter!  We need to work on spelling for all daily work.  Students must copy work out of the book correctly or it will affect their grade.  Also, conduct , especially talking , has become a problem. Red cards will be given for talking and disruptive behavior.  Thanks for your understanding and support concerning this matter!

Tests this week:
spelling Unit 14- Friday
Reading test- The Lucky Stone- Friday
* English adjective test next week 1-19


Upcoming events:
International Night will be on February 16, 2011 at 6:00 PM.  Students will be given a topic to research to add to our poster board.  They will need pictures about their topic- please color ink; it looks so much better.

Mon 1/10
Rel- Ch 5 pg 85
Sci- finish lab, homework read B14-16 and take notes
Math pgs 134-135 #s 1-34
Library/ Computers- for homework do spelling unit 14 5x each in cursive
Writing- finish last paragraph of persuasive essay- please help them proofread and edit at home.  The final draft will be due FRIDAY 1-14-2011- IT MUST INCLUDE THEIR FIRST DRAFT
Art- Scottish Flag - mosaic style

Tues 2-11
Rel- pgs 86-89, FJ do pgs 86 & 88
Sci- notes for pgs B17-19 (finish lesson)
Math 136 # 1-5 front end estimate only, #s 6-40 evens
SS- Skills lesson- read pgs 196-197, do wb pgs 48-49
Sp- pgs 90-91
Eng- pgs 212-213
reading - The Lucky Stone, do PKBK pg 124
Art- Catholic Schools week art

Wed- 2-12
Rel-pgs 90-94
Sci- Begin lesson 3 + notes
pg 138-139 #s 1-26
Lesson 2 pgs 198-201 + notes
sp- 92-93
Eng- 214 #s 1-8, pg 216 #s 1-37 (beginning review for next week's test)
Reading PKBK
Art- mosaic flag

Thurs. 2-13
Preschool reading
Sci- Lesson 3 - work on notes where we left off
Math wb pg 39 all
SS- lesson 2 pgs 202-203 finish lesson 2 notes
Sp- pgs 94-95, study for tomorrow's test!
Eng- rev pg 217 #s 38-70
Reading - pkbk , study for tomorrow's test!
Scottish dancing

Fri 2-14
Religion
Sci- finish lesson 3
Math 140-141 #s 1-27
SS- Skills lesson pgs 204-205, do wb pg 50
Spelling test
reading test
English practice pretest
*******Final draft ( draft they proofread and had checked) in DUE TODAY!
Art or PE

Saturday, January 1, 2011

Welcome back !!!!! 1-3-2011 to 2-7-2011

Welcome back class!!! I hope you had a restful break.  I sure did!!!! I missed you very much.  I really appreciated all the thoughtful gifts you gave me for Christmas- especially all the delicious treats!!! I hope my clothes still fits- ha ha!  If you read this blog, say Happy New Year to your teacher!

*******I WANT TO THANK ALL THE PARENTS WHO BROUGHT ITEMS AND HELPED WITH THE CHRISTMAS PARTY!!!! WE ALL APPRECIATED IT SO MUCH.  IT SURE WAS SWEET---LITERALLY HA HA!!!!!

This coming up Friday we will celebrating the Epiphany Mass planned by our class.  We will have student readers, altar servers, and singers.  I will also have students bring up the offertory gifts.  We will have something a little special too, but you'll have to come to see our Mass! 


This first week we will begin all new units/chapters in each subject.  We also will be starting a new writing project- Persuasive speeches.  A few students will be chosen to participate in the Merced County Speech Festival.  This will be something new and challenging, but very fun.  At the end of this writing assignment the students will give a speech for the class- memorizing the speech is a must!

Book Project- we will begin a new book that will include a fun project that they will need to complete and present to the class- this will be a fiction book project.  We will check out a new book on Monday.

For science an social studies, the students will have to take notes for each lesson.  They may choose to do a note sheet, outline, or just notes on their own.  This will count for a big part of their grade.  I have guided them many times on various ways to take notes, now they will try this on their own.  I will give some guidance, but this will primarily be on their own.  Study guides will still be given before the test to help them study.

 In preparation for the next math unit, students need to practice multiplication and addition facts.  We will have daily facts test in these areas.

Monday 1-3-2011

Religion- prepare for mass, I with pick names for the various parts of the mass. 
Science- cards Ch b/1 vocab cards
Math- pgs 126-127 # 17-27
library/computers- In the library they will choose a new fiction book.  For homework they will do spelling unit 13 5x each in cursive.
Writing- begin persuasive packets
Art or PE

Tuesday 1-4-2011

Religion- practice for mass
Science- go see what the rain has done to our environment and how the water has moved soil etc. * begin lesson 1 B6-B8 read and take notes.
Math- facts test , pgs B9-B11 finish notes for the lesson. Homework- do wb page for lesson1.
SS- Begin Ch 5 vocab- words will be given.
spelling - unit 13 pgs 84-85
English- begin Adjectives- pg 204-205
writing
Art- begin mosaic art

Wednesday 1-5-2011

Rel- Mass preparation
sci- pgs B9- B11 finish lesson notes, Hw- do wb for lesson 1
Math- facts test, rev pgs 130-131
kinder reading
SS- preview to lesson 1 read 186-189 , do pg 189 1-2
sp- 86-87
Eng- pg 206-207
Writing
PE

Thursday 1-6-2011

Preschool reading
Science- lesson lab ( this is a fun but messy one!!)
Math- facts test, pgs 132-133
SS- begin lesson 1 pgs 190-192 take notes
spelling- pgs 88-89
Eng- pgs 208-209
Writing
Practice Mass in the Auditorium

Friday 1-7-2011- 12:30 dismissal

4th grade mass
Math- 134-135
SS- finish lesson 1 pgs 193-194 finish notes; do wb pg 47
Eng- pgs 210-211
Spelling test unit 13
** Report Cards go out today!

***Until Basketball is over I will do Hw help on Tuesday and Thursday
I will help students with notetaking


********* Our Country we have chosen for International Night is Scotland.  If you know something that you would like to share -- I would greatly appreciate that.  I f you have items that we can use for the night please let me know ASAP.  THANKS SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR HELP AND SUPPORT!!!!