4-11-2011

This week is our fun trip to Mariposa!!! California history and Rocks and Minerals, YEAH!!!!
Maybe someone will strike it RICH!!!!  
An informational letter will go home Monday about the trip.
 **** English test- Adverbs- Friday

If you did the Drum elective , you have a chance to be in the talent show!!! There will be an audition Friday- SO PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!!!!!!  I hope many of you will be giving it a try because so many of you were great!!!!!!



Monday 4-11

Rel- Citizenship lesson
Sci- begin lesson 3 C18-C20
Math- pgs 400-401
Library and computers- in the library students will have a social studies lesson to complete- read pgs 296-297 and take notes
Reading - begin reading ch 6- define vocab words in reading journal
PE



 Tuesday 4-12

Rel- continue Citizenship , interview classmate
Sci- Lab
math- pgs 402-403
SS- lesson 3 rev pg 297
Eng- rev pg 394
Reading- finish ch 6, answer questions
Art


Wednesday 4-13

Rel- Share interviews
Math- 404, 405-406
SS- wb pgs 74-75
English rev pg 395
Reading begin ch 7, define vocab
We will get a chance to hear student council speeches and vote today because we will be gone Thursday!

Thursday 4-14


Mariposa field trip - leave by 8 AM return about 3 or 3:15

Friday 4-15

Music
Sci- finish lesson 3 , finish notes and do rev 1-5
Math ch 12 review pg 408 odds
SS- skills lesson - read pgs 298-299, do wb pgs 76-77
English - Adverb test
Reading - finish ch 7 , answer questions ?

week of 3-28 to 4-1-2011

It was so great to see many of the 4th graders and their families at the OLM Fifties Night!!! It was so much fun!  

Thanks to all the parents who attended their child's parent-teacher conferences.  The second round of conferences are a great! This gives us time to discuss your child's academic and social growth throughout the year.  I am so proud of each one of their accomplishments!!!  GO 4TH GRADERS.  I will be very sad when this school year comes to an end.  

upcoming events:  

• dance or drum elective- Monday, March 28
• Ch 5 (division ) test- Wednesday, March 30- you should be practice/review for math test.
• Mini relay for life- Friday, April 1
• Spelling unit 23 test- Friday, April 1
• ******Next Thursday- Mariposa Field Trip!

Monday 3-28-11
Rel-  prepare for Thursday's Lent morning prayer
Sci- ch C/1 vocab cards
Math- pg 202
Library
Computers
Sp- unit 23 3x each ( watch for spelling and handwriting!
Electives

Tuesday 3-29-11
Rel- pgs 344-345
Sci- Lab lesson 1
Math - pretest
SS- lesson 1 
Sp- pgs 144-145
Eng- begin adverbs pgs 384-385
Reading- class novel, define vocab given in class in journal
Art- Relay for Life banner


Wednesday 3-30-11
rel- pgs 346-347
Sci- les 1 Pgs C6-C7- notes
Math- division test
SS- finish lesson 1- notes
Sp- pgs 146-147
Eng- pgs 386-387
Reading novel, journal activity?
PE


Thursday 3-31-11* 4th lent prayer presentation 8:00
Rel- Preschool
Sci-finish lesson 1 pgs C8-C9  , do wb pg 121
Math- begin double digit division pgs 382-383, 384-385
SS- lesson 1 rev ? and wb pg 71
Sp- spelling baseball, pgs 148-149-STUDY
Reading novel, journal activity
Banner- finish


Friday 4-1-11- 12:30 dismissal 
Mass
Mini relay for Life
Math - pg 286-287
SS- Begin lesson 2 pgs 284-288
Spelling - unit 23 test






 

conference week & book fair- 3-21 to 3-25

Hey 4th graders!!!! Our trip to the religious conference was awesome!! It was a great way rev up my faith!!! This is such a rewarding way to reconnect with God so I can pass that on to my students!


This week in conference week.12:30 Dismissal Tuesday- Friday.  Conferences in the spring are a great way to connect with parents to pass on information to help your child get ready for 5th grade.  Reminder:  each conference is 15 min. Being on time is essential.  A great way to make your child's conference successful, please come with questions you might have.  Conferences begin Tuesday and end on Friday.  Don't forget the book fair!!!! Please visit the book fair!!!!!!!!

Upcoming events/ tests:

• We will be doing the Stations of the Cross will be this Friday.  Each child will participate in some way- No matter what- this is a rewarding event for you to attend.
• Science test will be on Friday 3-25
• English test will be on Thursday 3-24  
• There will not be a spelling test this week due to conferences
• April 14, 2011 will be our Mariposa field trip.  If you have not sent in the student gold panning fee of $4 and if you are attending parents need to pay $4 to go.  Thanks 

This week is 50's week.  Every morning there will be activities after morning prayer.  Saturday will be the Families 50's dance.  This is one of the most fun events to attend.  Please plan ahead so you can attend!!!!

*** Ask your child about our fun Kindness and Justice challenge.  It has been a very fun activity so far.  This challenge has encouraged them to go our of their way to be kind and to show justice- stand up for others. 

Monday 3-21 - full day

Rel- ch 20 295-297 ; FJ pg 297
Sci- Ch B/3 review , homework wb pg 103
SS- preview ch 7 - read intro story
Sp- unit 23 pgs 144-145
Eng- rev pg 339

Tuesday 3-22

Rel- pgs 298-300; FJ pgs 299, 300
Sci- Study guide - all
Math - pgs 194-195 all
SS- ch 7 vocab
Sp- 146-147
Relay for Life- banner
Practice for Stations

Wednesday 3-23

rel- pgs 301 together, do pages 303-304 in FJ
Sci- Quiz game
Math- wb pg 63/ kinder reading
SS- begin lesson 1 and notes
Sp- pgs 148-149
Eng- Pretest
Banner
Practice for stations

Thursday 3-24

Rel- Dinner Show rehearsal for the school
Math pgs 197, 198-199 odds
SS- work on lesson 1 and notes
English test
Relay banner
Practice for stations of the cross


Friday 3-25


Stations of the Cross for the school in the Auditorium- Please come to experience this with your child.

Sci- Ch B/3 test
Math - Ch rev pg 200
SS- finish lesson 1 and notes, lesson 1 rev questions
Relay banner- finish

Two Week Blog ! 3-7-2011 to 3-17-2011

THANK YOU, THANK YOU,THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!! I REALLY APPRECIATE THE GENEROSITY OF THE SCHOOL BOARD AND PARENT CLUB FOR THE NEW COMPUTERS THAT WILL HELP REINFORCE THE UP-TO-DATE CONCEPTS THAT  WILL KEEP OUR STUDENT A STEP ABOVE THE REST!!! I CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH!  MAY GOD BLESS YOU TODAY AND EVERYDAY!!!!


DUE TO THE BUSY WEEKS AHEAD........ I WILL LIST WORK FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKS.  I WILL LIST THIS WEEK'S WORK AND ACTIVITIES FIRST.  PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO THE END TO SEE THE FOLLOWING WEEK'S WORK.  

Important dates to remember:

•  Book project- due this Monday 3-7- no later!!!!!
• Unit 21 spelling test - this Friday 3-11
• END OF QUARTER 3-11-2011
• Ch 6 Social Studies test- Next Thursday 3-17
• REPORT CARDS GO OUT - THURSDAY 3-17-2077
  
• Ch B/3 science test -Friday 3-25
• English unit 11 test (Pronouns)- Friday 3-25 
• conference week begin & book  fair starts the week 3-21 to 3-25

 
 ****Our class will be performing a Stations of the Cross presentation on Friday 3-25
****Our tentative Mariposa Trip will be on Thursday, April 14, 2011- There will be more information to follow.  There will be a cost for adults as well as the gold panning activity.  PLEASE let me know if you will want to accompany the fourth graders on the trip ASAP  so I can get a count.
We will need parent drivers/ chaperones.  Also because of the full schedule that day, each person will need to bring a sack lunch.  That's all for now. There will be a letter with more to follow later.  If you want to drive or drive up that day with someone- YOU MUST HAVE YOUR PARER WORK, BE FINGERPRINTED, AND HAVE GONE TO THE SAFE ENVIRONMENT MEETING, THANK YOU!!!



Mon. 3-7--- BOOK PROJECT DUE!
rel- read pgs 334-335 
sci- begin lesson 1 and notes
Math- pgs 184-185 evens
library 
computers 
handwriting handout
** Homework-reading comp. hand out  
elective Dance or drums

tues 3-8
rel- pg 151 all
Sci- finish lesson 1 and notes
Math- wb pg 58
SS- wb rev pgs 68-69 ****Test next Thurs 3-17
sp- pgs 132-133
Eng- pgs 328-329 all
Reading- begin class set- reading Esperanza Rising
Art


Wed. 3-9
Ash Wed. Mass
SS- wb pg 70
sp- pgs 134-135
Eng- pgs 330-331 all
Reading- novel
PE


Thurs. 3-10
visit preschool reading buddies
Sci- all lesson 2
Math- pgs 186-187 evens
SS- ch rev pg 259 #1-15
sp- 136-137
Eng- 332-333
reading novel
Art


Fri. 3-11
Music ?  
Sci- wb pgs 107,111
Math-wb pg. 59
SS- begin ch 6 Study guide
unit 21 spelling tes
Eng- pgs 334-335


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Week 3-14 - 3-17
*** no sp test this week


Mon. 3-14
rel- 336-337; begin lent cross
Sci- les 2
Math 188-189 4-28 evens; # 35,36
library and computers
Electives
Homework- reading comp hand out
pe?


Tues. 3-15
Rel- prepare for lent morning prayer
Sci- finish lesson 3 
Math pgs 190-191 odds and chart
SS- finish study guide
Sp- unit 22 pgs 138-139
Eng pg 336 **** test next friday 3-25
reading novel
Art- finish lent cross

Wed. 3-16- Lent AM prayer
Rel- pg 340 finish section
Sci- wb 115-116
Math- wb pg 61
SS- Quiz game
sp pgs 140-141
Eng- eng rev pg 338
reading novel
PE


Thurs. 3-17 12:30 dismissal ****Report Cards go out Thursday!
rel- Stations of the cross activity
Sci- Ch B/3 rev in text; homework wb pg 103
Social studies Ch 6 test
Gold Rush video
Eng- rev pg 339
PE


FRIDAY OFF!


                                                                                                                                
 
 

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. 

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

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