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

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

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.  


 

Week 10/30 to 11/4

It was great to see so many of you at the Halloween carnival this weekend.  Your costumes were awesome!!!!! It was a great conference week as well.  I enjoyed spending time talking to parents about how wonderful each of my students are.  Just a reminder---- In less than two weeks we will be taking our trip to San Juan Bautista Mission.  We are going on Thursday , November 10, 2011.  These are the parents who will be going with us on the VIA bus and who are helping to chaperone our trip:

Mrs. Hanley
Mrs. Teresa Gonzalez
Mr. Abbate
Mrs. Scheuerman
Mrs. Bustabade
Mr. and Mrs. Pellicano
Mrs. Fonda
Mrs. Guererro
Mrs. Hoffart
Mr. Bliss
Ms. Millicent Piro


Remember that if you didn't get chosen this time, There's still the spring trip to Mariposa.  Since we are driving to that one, anyone -WHO IS FINGERPRINTED AND HAVE ATTENDED THE SAFE ENVIRONMENT CLASS- may accompany us on the trip.  I would appreciate your understanding in this matter.  Thank you.

THIS WEEK
NO UNIFORM SHORTS ALLOWED UNTIL NEXT YEAR!
There is a science test on Wed 11-2
I will hand out the book project sheet - This is due next week on Monday 11/7
spelling unit 9 test- Friday 11/4
Reading test- Justin and the Best Biscuits in the World- Friday 11/4

Religion
Mass on Tuesday
Unit 1 rev 77-80 Wed.

Science

• vocab review
• quiz game
• ch a/3 test-Wed
• begin ch a/4 vocab cards
• finish ch a/4 cards

Math

• pgs 78-79
• Mass and science rev
• pgs 80-81
• pgs 82-83
• Wb pages 20-21

SS

• Library and computers
• go over test, start ch 3 cards
• finish ch 3 cards
• begin ch 3- lesson 1 ; start packet
• finish lesson 1?  Write Friendly letters home

Language arts

Spelling

• unit 9 - 2x cursive in library- BASIC AND CHALLENGE WORDS!!!!
• pgs 60-61
• pgs 62-63
• study
• Unit 9 test

Writing
We will be working on Compare and Contrast writing all week................. I WOULD LOVE A VOLUTEER TO BRING IN 8 APPLES AND 8 ORANGES ON TUESDAY.............IF YOU WILL BE ABLE TO BRING IN EITHER OR BOTH ITEMS LET ME KNOW ON MONDAY .  THANK YOU !

We will be pre-writing and writing the rough draft in class this week.

Reading

• Library and computers
• pkbk 74
• pkbk 75
• reread story- please rev vocab page and story for the test
• Test

Art- warm/ cool color painting

MONDAY WILL BE THE HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST/PARADE.  YOUR CHILD MAY WEAR THEIR COSTUME ALL DAY.  ALL PROPS CAN BE USED FOR THE AM CONTEST BUT WILL NEED TO BE PUT AWAY AFTER IT'S OVER.  THEY MIGHT WANT COMFORTABLE SHOES FOR THE REST OF THE DAY.

ALSO, WE WILL BE HAVING A SMALL TREAT IN THE AFTERNOON AROUND 1:45.  

Conference week & RED RIBBON WEEK 10-24 TO 10-28

Red Ribbon Week Calendar:
Monday- Crazy hair style, socks, hats and/or sunglasses
Tuesday- Game with upper grade class
Wednesday- all school DANCE PARTY!
Thursday- partner with upper grade class for activity
Friday- Free Dress Jeans with red or white shirt


Don't forget it' s 12:30 dismissal all week!

Tests:
SS ch 2 test Wed.
Rosary retest
No spelling or reading tests this week.


Religion

• review rosary - will retest on Thursday.  Ch 4 pgs 63-65
• pgs 66-69
• Ch 4 rev
• Rosary/ Preschool reading
• Music

Science- Next test - Ch A/3 will be NEXT Wednesday 11-2

• Lesson 4 Notesheet- All
• wb pgs 45-46
• Ch A/3 rev. pgs 98-99
• Start study guide
• Finish study rev  ******* It would be beneficial to study this weekend coming up BEFORE Halloween!

Math

• pgs 70-71 
• pgs 72-73 all ; wb pg 16
• pgs 74-75 all
• pgs 76-77 all
• wb pgs 17-18 ?????

Social Studies

• Finish review of study guide
• Quiz Game
• Ch 2 Test
• will assign Mission projects and each student will be assigned a Mission to research.  This is done randomly so there are no problems.
• Ch 3 Voc cards

Language Arts


Reading-

• read Justin and the Best Biscuits in the World, do pkbk pg 69
• pkbk 71
• pkbk 72
• pkbk 73
• We will not have a test until next week

Writing- We will begin Compare/Contrast writing this week will daily in class activities

Handwriting- P, Q, R


This week's plan is very tentative.  If your child is absent, please call to get that day's work.

IF YOU ARE READING THIS BLOG...............................YOU'RE AWESOME LIKE MRS. M !!!!

10-17 to 10-21 IT'S THE 2ND QUARTER!!!!!

It's the second quarter........... Wow time flies when you're having fun!!!!  My students have been working very hard, and you'll see this in their report card grades.  Much of the first quarter was review, and many of assignments that were completed were done together.  With this new quarter comes more challenge.  Many have improving independent working skills and this is where the challenge will come.  My students will be expected to do more on their own.  Please encourage your child to ask questions when they don't understand something, though. I am always there to help. 


PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO PRACTICE MATH FACTS- ESPECIALLY MULTIPLICATION FOR 10 MINUTES A DAY.  THIS IS A MUST FOR 4TH GRADERS. 


WEDNESDAY IS PINK FREE DRESS-  FULL PARTICIPATION AND WE CAN EARN ANOTHER FREE DRESS----------GO 4TH GRADE SPIRIT!!!!!!!!!!!!

TESTS THIS WEEK:
English - nouns- Tuesday
Rosary test- Wednesday- we will be working on this Monday and Tuesday this week
Math-place value-Wednesday
Spelling unit 8 test-Friday
Reading- Mom's Best Friend- Friday



NEXT WEEK:
Social Studies- Ch 2- Wednesday 10-26

MISSION PROJECT FORMS WILL BE HANDED OUT SOON- THE MISSIONS WILL BE ASSIGNED SO IT WILL BE FAIR.  THANKS FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.


Religion

• Rosary lesson - review at home- test wed.
• write the Apostle's Creed in Faith Journal
• Rosary test
• Rosary with school; preschool reading
• Music

Science

• finish lesson 2 and wb pg 27
• lab lesson 2
• lab lesson 3; homework- read lesson 3
• begin lesson 3 notesheet
• finish lesson 3 notesheet, do wb pg 41

Math- review multiplication facts each day!!!!!!

• ch rev pg 66 ALL
• math rev/quiz game
• Ch 1 test
• (X) math facts test
• Ch 2 begin addition chapter

Social Studies- Ch 2 test NEXT WEEK

• library/computers
• do wb pg 21, and 22-23
• skills lesson read pgs 74-75; do wb 18-19
• Ch rev. pg 91 # 1-13
• begin study guide- remember doing this guide is a great way to study, and you will get extra credit for the test if it's completed!!!!!

Spelling

• library
• Unit 8 2x each in CURSIVE
• pgs 55-56
• pgs 57-58
• Unit 8 test

Grammar

• Library- book project is Due!!!!! Students will be checking out biography books for the next project
• Noun test
• Cinquain poetry- rough draft
• Final draft poem- in class
• Begin writing- Compare and Contrast

Reading- reread story throughout the week and please review pages from the practice book workbook to get reading for the test

• library
• Read "Mom's Best Friend", do pkbk pg 62- these are the vocab on the test-hint, hint!
• pkbk 64-65
• pkbk 66-67
• "Moms' Best Friend" test

ART cool/ Warm  water color art project

PE exercise curcits

********If you read the blog........... remember high five!

October 10-14

Dear parents and students

If you're reading this...........YOU'RE AWESOME!!!!!!!!  Students don't forget to give me a high five- I love to see who is reading the blog!

This week we will be having a unit 7 spelling test on Friday.  We will be reviewing for a math test and noun test for next week.

• Math test Wednesday 10/19
• English test-nouns-Tuesday 10/18

Because October is the month of the Rosary, we will be saying the Rosary every Thursday as a school family.  If your child has one, bring it on Thursdays.

Religion

• Ch 3 activity pg 51
• Ch 3 pgs 52-55; FJ pg 54
• pgs 56-58; FJ pgs 59-60
• Rosary, read to preschool
• music practice

Science

• Lab-ecosystem; I will check ch 3 cards
• begin lesson 1 notesheet
• finish lesson 1; homework-do lesson 1 rev #1-5 on notesheet
• Lab-do wb pages for Lesson 2 lab
• begin lesson2

Math- Test unit 1 - next Wed. 10/19

• pgs 58-59
• (x) timed test, do pages 60-61
• (x) timed test, do pages 62-63
• (x) timed test, do pages 64-65 evens (this is review)
• pages 64-65 odds (review)

SS

• library/computers
• Ch 2 skills lesson wb pages 18-19, go over lesson 4 outline sheet
• begin lesson 5; homework wb pg 20
• lesson 5
• lesson 5

Sp

• library
• Unit 7 3x each & pg 48
• pages 49-50
• page 51
• unit 7 test

English

• pgs 84-85
• pages 86-87
• pages 88-89
• pg 90 1-8
• pg 93 (this is review page)

Language arts/ reading

• Haiku poetry
• We will watch the 8th graders perform "The Miracle Worker"
• Read "Felita".  We will be reviewing parts of a story again as well as strategies of a good reader.  There will not be a test
• finish reading story
• present Indian legend stories

Art 
In art we will be illustrate our Halloween Haiku poems
PE
We will be doing exercise curcits