Saturday, December 20, 2014

Greetings,

This is just a test from my iPad.  Hoping everyone has a safe blessed Christmas!

Mr. K

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Sorry for the lateness of this post, but here it is.

Tonight's Homework:

1.  All groups get ready for the Math test tomorrow (Wed)

2.  Science:  Study on Wednesday night.  Lot's of good highlighted material in the packet.  Focus on that, plus the vocab cards.

3.  Social Studies writing due Thursday, but there should be time to work on it in class Wed.

That's all folks,

Mr.K

Monday, December 15, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Just sent home a blue note tonight, breaking down the week for you all.  Hope that helps.

Here is Monday night's homework:

NO WORDS THEIR WAY THIS WEEK

Also, NO YELLOW READING LOG...just enjoy your reading without recording (Merry Christmas)

Math:

Kiwi Group:

Only page 86 (1-7) we'll do #8 in class tomorrow.

Mango and Papayas:

We corrected page 87 in class today, so only page 88

*All groups will take a practice test over Unit 3 tomorrow and have it for a study guide tomorrow night:
*Final Unit 3 test will be Wednesday.

Science:  Test Thursday (vocab cards part 2 are also due)

Reading:  Westing Game Quiz #1 is due tomorrow (Tueday)
*Make sure you have complete sentence answers.

That's all folks,

MR. K

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Thursday night:

1.  Math:

Kiwi group:  just page 83 *ALL

Mango and Papaya:  just page 85 *ALL

*Unit 3 Test next Wednesday

2.  Social Studies Test over Unit 4 tomorrow!!!
*Regions Booklet is also due tomorrow

3.  Words their Way tests tomorrow
Mrs. Braymer's National Spelling Bee Crew
The Spelling Bee is Tuesday, January 13 (6:30-7:30pm in the Peach Plains Gym)
*All are invited to watch.  Only Mrs. Braymer's group will compete.

4.  Science:  Papaya Group turn in your Energy Hog packet Monday
*Test all groups Thursday (and note cards)

That's all folks,

MR. K

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Greetings one and all,

First of all I really want to thank you for the wonderful donations for the Klanderman Auction.  We have a great looking Auction so far.  You still have next week if you wish to donate items.  We're looking more and more at moving our Auction to NEXT FRIDAY since the weather still looks good.  You'll notice that Mrs. Drake noted that most class parties are next Thursday afternoon...we will be looking at the Auction mid-morning on Friday.  I've also not been inviting parents the last few years due to the Auction concept that this is THEIR $$$ and in past years I've had parents start bidding/discouraging bidding from their kids.  I'm sure that would never be you guys, but it's just a little easier on us that way.  Thanks for understanding.

Here is the homework for a Wednesday night:

Math:  Check last night's blog to make sure that is finished for Thursday
*Unit 3 Test (division) is Next Wednesday.

Social Studies:  Regions booklet for the Northeast is due Friday, as well as the Unit 4 test.

Science;  Papaya group has their Energy Hog packets due Monday.  Also, the Energy Test and Part 2 of the vocab cards are due next Thrusday.

Words Their Way Test are Friday (this will be the last one before the break)

Writing:  Our fill Rough Draft of our Persuasive Letter is due Thursday.  We are just taking the 5 paragraphs we wrote and putting them all together to make it easy when we start Word processing tomorrow.

*Boy's basketball note went home today, but sign-up isn't due till like January 16 or so.

That's all for tonight folks,

Mr. K

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Tuesday night:

Math:

Kiwi Group:

We did not finish out lesson on remainders today.  So we only assigned the problems we didn't do on last night's homework...so page 81, but this time do 4-6, and 10-12.  Also, just provide the actual answer, don't worry about doing the estimation.  We decided we'd rather check our work with multiplication.

Papaya and mango groups:

Pages 83 and 84 for Thursday.  Make sure to provide one of the 5 possibilities of how to use the remainder in the story problems.  Use the purple notes sheet for help.

*All groups...mini quiz Wednesday
*Unit 3 Test is next Wednesday, December 17

Words their Way tests Friday

Science:  Energy Test and Vocab cards Part 2 due NEXT thursday

Social Studies:  Packets for the Northeast region and Unit 4 Test this Friday!

That's all folks,

MR. K

Monday, December 8, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Monday night:

Math;

Kiwi Group:  page 81 only  (also, just problems 1-3, 7-9, 13-15)
*Remember show your actual answer and the estimation you used for 1-3 and 7-9, not for 13-15

Papaya and mango Groups:  pages 81 and 82 (4-6, 10-12, 13-15)
*Remember show your actual answer and the estimation you used for 4-6 and 10-12, not for 13-15

*Mini Quiz again this week Wednesday
*Unit Test Wednesday, Dec. 17

Social Studies:  Test this week Friday over Unit 4...also northeast region section is due in your packet

Science:  Test over energy next Thursday, Papaya group your Energy Hog packet is due next Monday.

Words Their Way new sorts went home tonight.

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Thursday night:

1.  Math:  77 and 78 is due for tomorrow (only 77 for Kiwi)
*Unit 3 Test is Wednesday, December 17

2.  Words Their Way tests are tomorrow

3.  Science Vocab Cards are due tomorrow

*Klanderman Auction (2 weeks from TODAY)

Work on your reading goals.

That's all folks,

MR. K

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Wednesday night:

1.  Words Their Way tests are Friday, be ready to go.

2.  Science :  Vocab Cards are due Friday.

*Get some good reading in on a slow homework night.

*2 hour delay tomorrow!!!  See you at 10:40am Thursday.

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Tuesday night:

1.  Math:  pages 77 and 78 (Kiwis only need to focus on 77)

*Mini quiz tomorrow
*Test, Wednesday, December 17 (sorry I had the wrong date yesterday)

2.  Science Vocab cards due Friday

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Monday, December 1

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Monday night:

1.  Science:  Vocab cards are due this Friday (in the science folder there is a sheet that has all of the definitions.)

2.  Math:

Kiwi:  page 75

Papaya and Mango:  75 and 76

*UNIT 3 test will be Wednesday, December 18

*Reminder Thursday, January 29 is the Lansing Field Trip.

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Monday, November 24, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Monday night:

Math:

Mango and Papaya:  Please do both 73 and 74 (no #4 for any group on page 74, they're getting plenty of practice on the page before.  Student's may also solve the problem however they choose on problem #3 page 74)

*Kiwi group only needed to do 1-3, and 7-9, plus 10 and 11, on page 73
-this gave them more room to work.

Continue practicing patience was we go through our work with division.  It is a daily process.  Each day I have 1-5 kids who have the LIGHT GO ON, but if that hasn't happened yet, we have plenty of time.  Don't worry.

Science:  Part 1 of the vocabulary cards are DUE, Friday, December 5

Social Studies:  Map Tests go home today from the Northeast Region.  GREAT job.  No need to sign and return, just keep and enjoy!

NO WORDS THEIR WAY THIS SHORT WEEK.

*Pink Parent Note going home tonight with subject updates, and Winter Auction Information.

Take care and have a Happy Thanksgiving.

MR. K

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Thursday night:

1.  Math:

*Introduction to division.  Some are getting it.  Don't let it frustrate you.  If you're stuck, save your questions for Friday.  Especially the 3 problems on page 69.

ALL MUST do page 70 1-11 that's just review.

2.  Words Their Way:  tests tomorrow

3.  Social Studies:  study map of the Northeast

4.  Writing:  finish your persuasive letter INTRODUCTION

World Changers and Current Events quiz tomorrow.

*COMPLIMENT PARTY NEXT WEEK TUESDAY.

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Wednesday night:

Math:  We finished lesson 1 of the division unit in class today, so NO HOMEWORK tonight!!!

Words Their Way:  Work on your sort and words to study for Friday's test.

Writing:  IF YOU WANT...you may continue to work on your persuasive REASONS at home.

Social Studies:  Northeast Region map test Monday.
*Study, names/spelling of the 11 states, plus Washington D.C.

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Monday, November 17, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Monday night;

1.  Math:

WOW!!!  Great Unit 2 scores.  Unit 2 tests are going home tonight.  Please sign them and return them to Mr. K Tuesday.

We officially kick DIVISION off tomorrow.

Tonight for all groups:  page 68 only (not problem 18, we'll do in class tomorrow)

2.  Words Their Way:  new lists out today, tests Friday

3.  Social Studies:  Northeast regions test NEXT Monday (blank maps are available when needed)

*Fuel Up to Play 60 EVENT (Tuesday night @ Peach Plains from 6:30-7:15pm)

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Thursday night:

1.  Math:  Unit 2 Test for all groups tomorrow!
*Use H and R page 65 for a practice if you need it.

2.  Social Studies:  Northeast Region test Monday, Nov. 24
*Maps are now with students to study.

3.  Current Events and World Changer Quiz tomorrow as usual.

4.  Words Their Way Tests tomorrow as usual.

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Wednesday night:

1.  Social Studies:  Make sure the cover of your booklet is finished.
*Begin looking at the states of the Northeast region (2-3 states per night)

2.  Lit Specials:  Find an AHA moment or a Contrast and Contradiction and make sure to bring that sample to Lit Special on Thursday

3.  Math:  We now have a practice test study guide for Unit 2
*Look it over tonight, make sure that Thursday's homework is ready

4.  Words Their Way:  Tests Friday

*World Changers due Friday

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Tuesday night:

*Weather is changing...don't forget to dress appropriately tomorrow for outside recess

Math:

Kiwi Group:  pages 61 and 62 (no stretch your thinking, we'll do that in class thursday)

Mango and Papaya:  pages 63 and 64
*Mangoes need to do the Stretch your thinking, Papayas it's your choice, we'll start class working on it together on Thursday.

*No switches Wednesday, but students will do the Unit 2 Practice Test in class.  It will get corrected in class and be a great study guide on Wednesday and Thursday night.

Unit 2 Test on Friday.

Words Their Way:  study your sorts tonight

Social Studies:  Finish your covers for Thursday

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Monday, November 10, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Monday night:

1.  Math:

Kiwis:  page 59 (work on 60 for extra practice if you wish)

Mango and Papayas:  Pages 61 and 62

*Due Tuesday
*Unit 2 Test this week Friday
*We'll be doing a practice test this Wednesday as a study guide

2.  Words Their Way:  New lists went home tonight

3.  Writing:  Be ready with your 2 persuasive letters for Tuesday

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Thursday, November 6, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Thursday night:

1.  Social Studies Test Tomorrow!!!
Unit 3, please review one more night
*Make sure your vocab cards are ready to go, some already turned them in today!  Check with your kids on this one.

2.  Words Their Way Tests tomorrow for all groups

3.  Math:

Kiwi group:  page 57

Papaya and Mango:  59 and 60

Look for the Unit 2 test next Friday

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Wednesday night:

Math:  Make sure to recheck the math blog to see Monday's homework (or just double check this blog for Monday)
*It's due tomorrow
*We're now looking for a test over Unit 2 more like next week Friday

Words Their Way:  Study for Friday Test

Writing:  We've started our first persuasive letter.  A rough draft is due Friday

Reading:  Continue to work on the celebration

Social Studies:  Test Friday over Unit 3
*Vocab cards are also due Friday

That's all folks,

MR. K

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Tuesday night:

1.  Social Studies test this week Friday over Unit 3
*Study your hard cover book
*Check in with Mom and Dad.  How are you going to study for this test?  Make notecards?  Simply re-read?  Have Mom and Dad quiz you over vocabulary?  Be ready to share at home.

2.  Words Their Way:  do your sort tonight

3.  Math:  see yesterday's blog or the Math blog
www.peachplainsfourthmath.blogspot.com

4.  Continue to work on Reading Celebration projects.

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Monday, November 3, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Monday night:

1.  Reading:  Sensory Details

*Today we talked about how sensory (sight, sound, taste, touch, smells) that the author uses in our reading can help us create pictures in our heads.

Journal Entry:  When you read tonight...what sensory images came to your mind from your section of text.  Describe the 5 senses you came across and how they helped create a picture for you.

Math:

Kiwis:  page 55 for Thursday

Mangoes and Papayas:  Pages 55 (if not done) and 57 and 58 for Thursday

*Test next Tuesday

Social Studies:  Unit 3 Test This Friday

Words Their Way:  Lists and sorts go home tonight

*Don't forget 2- hour delay tomorrow!!!

That's all folks,

MR. K

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Thursday night:

1.  Math:

Kiwis:  page 51 (1-6 only)

Papaya and Mango:  Pages 53 and 54

2.  Words Their Way test tomorrow

3.  World Changers Tomorrow

*Halloween Party tomorrow from 2:30-3:30pm

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Wednesday night:

Math:  see last night's blog

Words Their Way:  Study for Friday test

That's all folks,

Nice quiet night to get caught up on your reading projects.

Take care.

Mr. K

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Hope all of you parents received today email, if not give me a shout and I'll get a copy to you.

Homework tonight:

Math:

Kiwis:  Page 49, but also try to fix your mistakes from the homework last night (pages 47-48)

Mango and Papaya:  pages 51 and 52 (please try the area-model/box method with the 2-digit by 2-digit multiplication)
*Due Thursday

Words their Way:  Study for test Friday

Reading:  Find a word in your reading tonight and practice the skills we learned in our notes today (Reader's notebooks should go home.)  Write the word down, and explain how you figured out its meaning.

That's all folks,

MR. K

Monday, October 27, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Monday night:

1.  Words Their Way:  We're back and new lists came out today.  Most groups will need to cut words our and sort tonight.

2.  Math:

* Be ready parents...word problems are coming...focus is on multiplication.  We also are incorporating a graphic organizer tomorrow.

Kiwis:  pages 47 and 48 (only 1-5 only)

Papayas and Mangoes:  pages 49 and 50 (all)

*Halloween Party this week Friday from 2:30-3:30pm...Parents are certainly welcome.  We'll be playing a game and eating some great food.  Feel free to stop by.
-if you're still interested in bringing some food, Carey Green (Ava's mom) has volunteered to organize that...she'd love to hear from you.  (Careyskindercare@yahoo.com)

*Don't forget as well, there is a $50 klanderman buck bonus if you dress like a world changer.

Thanks so much,

MR. K

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Tuesday night:

1.  World Changers and Current Events Quiz from last week, tomorrow (Wed)

2.  No math for any of the groups.  All work will be complete next Monday
*Mini Quiz tomorrow

3.  We do go to the Book Fair tomorrow (Wed)
*You may send $$ if you wish, but I take no responsibility for it.  You also may purchase books at Parent Teacher Conferences

That's all folks,

MR. K

Monday, October 20, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Monday night:

1.  NO Words Their Way this week on a short week, so no new lists

2.  No moon logs for the Science

3.  World Changer and Current Event Quiz this week Wednesday

4.  Math:

Kiwis:  page 43

Papayas and Mangoes:  pages 45 and 46

5.  Reading Log still due next Monday.

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Thursday, October 16, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Thursday night:

1.  Science:

*Moon logs due tomorrow
*Test tomorrow (study the journal)
*Have vocab cards ready to turn in

2.  Words Their Way Test tomorrow (all groups)

3.  Math:

Kiwis:  H and R 39 and 40

Mango and Papayas:  H and R 41 and 42

That's all for today folks,

Mr. K

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Wednesday night:

1.  Math:  Check yesterday's blog (same just due on Thursday)

2.  Science:  Moon logs due Friday
*Test Friday, you should be studying the Journal
*Vocab cards must also be turned in

3.  Words Their Way
*Sort and Study tonight

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Tuesday night:

Math:

Kiwis:  multiplication page, finish your area model problems, then go back and check them with estimations

Mangoes and Papayas:  pages 39 and 40

*Both groups work is due Thursday, but a mini quiz will take place tomorrow (Wed)

Science:  Moon Logs due Friday

*Test Friday:  Study your journals
-be ready to turn in your vocabulary cards

Words Their Way:  test Friday

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Monday, October 13, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Monday night:

1.  Math:  pages 37 and 38 for all groups.
*No stretch your thinking for the Kiwi group, we're doing it together in class tomorrow, we just ran a little late

2.  Science Test Friday
*Mrs. Braymer will go over with the kids what to study Tuesday in class
*Moon logs due on Friday

3.  Words Their Way week 2 goes home tonight
*Tests Friday
*Should be studied nightly

*Social Studies Tests are done, but we're putting them in our data binders.

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Thursday, October 9, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Thursday night:

1.  Words their Way tests are tomorrow.
*Study and sort your words tonight!

2.  Social Studies:  Unit 2 Test tomorrow
*Study from your text book

3.  Science:  Moon Logs due tomorrow

4.  Math:  H and R pages 33 and 34 (all groups)

*Conference sheets with times go home tonight.  Please email me if that time does not work, we can renegotiate from there.

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Wednesday night:

Math:  Unit 1 Tests are corrected, they are going home tonight, to be signed by Parent/Guardian, they need to be returned to go in our Data Binders tomorrow.

H and R pages 31 and 32 due tomorrow

Reading:  Logs are due Monday

*A parent note will go home via email tomorrow with some greater detail describing the simple requirements for the 4th Grade Reading Celebration

Science:  Moon logs due Friday

Social Studies:  Unit 2 Test Friday
*Hard cover book to study

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Extra note for Monday

My deepest apologies.  Stephanie VanKuiken just reminded me that I have not filled out the conference sheets yet.  OOOPS!  So sorry.  I'll fill them out and hand them tomorrow (Tuesday) could you return them to me on Wednesday please.

Again, my fault.

Sincerely,

Mr. K

Monday, October 6, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Monday night:

Math:
*Great job on the Unit Tests!  I have them graded, but I want Mrs. Fiore and Mrs. Braymer to have a chance to put the grades into the computer, then we will put them in our data binders.  I think we will send them home to get signed though then returned to data binders.

All Groups:

Unit 2 has begun.  We are working on Multiplication.

Pages 29 and 30 tonight.

*Mango and Papaya groups have a chance to work on the Alphabet lines of symmetry extra assignment as an option.

Social Studies:  Unit 2 Test this coming Friday.

*Take book home and look over a section each of the next few nights

Science:  Moon Logs again friday

Words Their Way Begins Tomorrow!!!!

Take care,

Mr. K

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a THursday night:

Math:
***ALL GROUPS***

Study for your Unit 1 Test tomorrow

You should bring home your H and R workbook.  (There are a few remembering pages we did not get time to do, and this would be great practice)

You also should bring home your Unit 1 Practice test that is corrected.  It's a great study guide.

*Remember the only difference tomorrow is that this test will be MULTIPLE CHOICE.

Science:  Moon Logs due TOMORROW

Social Studies:  Unit 2 Test will be NEXT week Friday.  

Reading:  Reading logs will be due Monday

*Plus, we went over the requirements for the 4th Grade Reading Celebration.  Check those out with your students tonight as well.

Take care.

*Come dressed appropriately for the Panther Prowl tomorrow.  Probably sweats, and a jacket.  Check the weather.

Mr. K

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Wednesday night:

*Special Thanks to Isaac Piper's Dad who allowed us to check out the very cool fire engines!

Math:  We did a great practice test today.  We corrected it, and it's a great study guide for Friday's test.  It's going home today, plus, make sure you did Monday night's homework which is actually due tomorrow.

*Test over Unit 1 for all groups on Friday

Science:  Moon logs Friday

Reading:  Some students did not finish the journal entry on our author of the month Jerry Spinelli.  I'm looking for you to talk about the things you like/dislike about Spinelli's style as an author.

Writing:  Make sure you did last night's writing homework on Elaborating details in our Personal Narratives.

*Don't forget about the Panther Prowl this Friday!!!

Take care.

Mr. K

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the information you need for a Tuesday.

First of all, special thanks to Mr. Thelen, Mrs. VanKuiken, Mrs. Buitenhuis, Mrs. Tater, and Mr. Roberts for chaperoning the ArtWalk field trip in downtown Grand Haven today.  We had a great time.

Tonight:

1.  Writing:  The students need to elaborate on a very simple story that is going home with them in their Writer's Notebook.  They need to rewrite the story with the 3 elaborated details in that notebook. (Due Wednesday)

2.  Science:  Moon logs Friday

3.  Reading:  Reader's Log Monday

Math:  nothing due tomorrow, but we'll take a practice unit 1 test that will come home completely corrected as a study guide tomorrow.

That's all folks,

*Don't forget Panther Prowl Friday (if it's a Rainy Day our make-up day is Monday)

MR. K

Monday, September 29, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Monday night:

1.  Math:
*All groups have the Unit 1 Test this coming Friday!!!

Kiwis:  pages 23 and 24 (Due Thursday)
Papayas and Mangoes:  pages 25 and 26 (Due Thursday)

2.  Moon Logs due Friday

3.  New Reader's Logs due next Monday
*The requirements for the NEW and IMPROVED 4th Grade Reading Celebration will be handed out this Thursday

*Words Their Way (Spelling) begins next week

*Field Trip tomorrow to downtown Grand Haven for the Art Walk.  Wear comfortable shoes and clothes.  (10:00-1:30pm)

*We also STILL have PE tomorrow afternoon.

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Thursday, September 25, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Thursday night:

*Reminder...Mr. K is gone tomorrow.  Best behavior for our sub.

Math:

Kiwis:  Pages 19 and 20
Mangoes and Papayas:  pages 21 and 22

*Test for all groups middle of next week.  Stay tuned Monday for specifics.

Reading:  Reading logs due Monday

Science:  Moon logs due TOMORROW (friday)

That's all folks.

Mr. K

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Wednesday night:

1.  Math:  Same as yesterday

2.  Science:  Moon Log due Friday

3.  Reading:  Reader's log due Monday

*Ukulele Club note with Ms. Koedyker?
*Science Olympiad note?
*Square one art due late next week
World Changers are due Friday

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Tuesday night:

Math:

Kiwis:  pages 17 and 18 (due Thursday)

Papayas and Mangoes:  pages 19 and 20 (due Thursday)

*Math in your own rooms tomorrow (Wednesday).
*Also, mini quiz #2 for Unit 1 tomorrow (Wednesday)

Reading:  Reading log due next Monday (keep rolling with that weekly 150 minutes)

Science:  Moon logs due Friday

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Monday, September 22, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Monday night:

*Square One art notes went home tonight.  This is optional, but cool thing for your kids to do.  No class time will be taken on this.

*Look for both Literacy Specials and Words Their Way (spelling) to kick off in October.

Math:  check the blog

www.peachplainsfourthmath.blogspot.com

Science:  Moon logs will be due Friday again.

Reading:  New Reading logs went home tonight, due next Monday.

Writing:  Ask your kids about story mountains and which idea they think the will develop moving ahead with their personal narrative.

That's all for a Monday.

Sincerely,

Mr. K

Friday, September 19, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Hope you have a great weekend.

Just a quick update on the weekend homework:

1.  Don't forget to fill in the yellow reading log this weekend, sign and return Monday.

2.  Check the Math blog for the changes to the math test...NO TESTS NEXT WEEK FOR ANY GROUP, but all three have homework over the weekend.

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Thursday night:

Science:  Moon Logs due tomorrow!

Social Studies:  Unit 1 Test tomorrow.
*Use your hard cover book to study tonight

Math: see the blog

Reading logs are due Monday

*World Changers due tomorrow (Friday)

*Picture info went home tonight
*Girl's basketball for Peach went home tonight.  Register by October 12

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Wednesday night:

1.  Math:  Check the math blog, but nothing new since no switches today.

Question:  When do you want to do the Unit 1 test?  Monday or Tuesday?

2.  Reading log  (due Monday)

3.  Moon Log (Due Friday)

4.  Social Studies Test (Unit 1) Friday

That's all folks.

Mr.  K

Don't forget to find the world changers for Friday.  Notes are in the planners.

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Tuesday night:

1.  Reading:  Don't forget you have a new 150 minutes to read this week.  Continue to fill in your Readers Log.  (due Monday)

2.  Math:  See the Math Blog

www.peachplainsfourthmath.blogspot.com

*Math quiz for all tomorrow (Wed.)

3.  Social Studies Test over Unit 1 Friday
*Take home your hard cover book to study

4.  Science:  Moon Logs Due Friday
*You need 2 observations!

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Monday, September 15, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Tuesday night:

1.  Math:  check the blog

Kiwi:  pages 7 and 8

Papaya and Mango:  pages 9 and 10

*Quiz Wednesday

2.  Social Studies:  Unit Test 1 on Friday

3.  Science:  Moon journal is due this week Friday

Make sure to check the yellow sheet for the Panther Prowl.

Thanks.

MR. K

Monday, September 15, 2014

Greetings 4th Grade Math Students:

Here is the homework for a Monday night:

*Reminder...all groups will have a Quiz this Wednesday.

Kiwi Group:  pages 7 and 8 (due Tuesday)

Mango and Papaya Groups:  pages 9 and 10 (due Tuesday)

Make sure students are answering questions in complete sentences.

Thanks.

Mr. K

Friday, September 12, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for the weekend:

1.  Two groups from math have page 7
*see the math blog at

www.peacplainsfourthmath.blogspot.com

2.  Sign and return yellow reading sheets in your Reader's Journal for Monday

*Panther Prowl yellow fundraiser sheet goes home tonight!

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Thursday night:

1.  Math:  all groups pages 5 and 6 (working on rounding)

2.  Social Studies:  Your ARTIFACTS are DUE FRIDAY.
*Next week Friday will be the first Social Studies Test (practice test will be Thursday)

*Kick off for the Panther Prowl Fundraiser will take place tomorrow at an assembly in the morning.

That's all for today folks.

Mr. K

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework and news for a Wednesday night:

1.  Picture Day tomorrow.  Look sharp.

2.  Social Studies:  Artifact due Friday (see purple 1/2 sheet of paper that went home last night)

3.  Math:  pages 3 and 4 for tomorrow.

*Yellow Reading Logs?  How are they coming?  150 minutes by Monday (signed by parents)
*Get your NOTE CARD BOXES for Science by Friday.  (Buy them at Staples/Wal-Mart/or Meijers)

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Tuesday night:

1.  Math:  All groups are doing pages 3 and 4 for Thursday.

2. Social Studies:  The students are bringing home a pink sheet tonight the describes the artifact they need to bring in for this week Friday.

3.  Talk at home tonight about great stories that involve your kids.  We're writing personal narratives, and we're brainstorming great stories that have happened to us.

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Monday, September 8, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Monday:

1.  Math:  see the new Math blog

www.peachplainsfourthmath.blogspot.org

Homework is the same for all groups...pages 1 and 2 in the H/R booklet.

2.  Reading:  New yellow slips home in the reading journal tonight.

150 minutes THIS WEEK (due next Monday...SIGNED)

*Pictures THIS WEEK THURSDAY

Thanks all,

Mr. K

Thursday, September 4, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Thursday:

1.  Make sure you have a book to READ in class for Friday.

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Wednesday night:

1.  Check to make sure that your student wrote down the clues for this weeks world changer.
(Due Friday, the name)

2.  What are you reading right now?  Must have it in class for Monday.

3.  Return the Klanderman handbook cover and the Student information packet NO LATER than Friday.

*Math test tomorrow.

That's all folks,

MR. K

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Thanks for a great 1st day of school.  We had a ton of fun (or at least I did).

Here is the homework for a Tuesday night:

1.  Mr. Klanderman's Handbook.  (Read it over and sign the front page and return the front page ONLY)

*Check your mail.
-note about School Pictures (Thursday, September 11)

That's all folks.

Mr. K

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Welcome to Open House tonight.  So glad you're here.  I can't wait to get started working with this new group of AMAZING Peach Plains 4th Graders.  It's gonna be a wonderful year.

Sincerely,

Mr. K

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Well, well, well...

Jake, Maddie, and Annika have been reminding me regularly that I've been neglecting the blog.  My deepest apologies to you all.  Summer gets pretty relaxing and with that relaxing Mr. K has a tendency to get a little distracted.  Sorry everyone.

We had a great time out on the day with K.  Aashray, Charlie, Breckan, and Jake all can eat a tremendous amount for 5th grade boys!!!  We saw a great play, and had some good laughs.  Thanks fellas.

Hope you're all getting ready for a great couple years at White Pines Middle School!  I know you'll love it.  We'll miss you much here at Peach, but you're READY!  I have no doubts.

Take care, and stop in soon.

Sincerely,

Mr. K

Thursday, July 3, 2014

Greetings,

So I'm in the middle of switching over to a new book, but in the meantime I'm taking a break and reading through some shorter materials.

Yesterday, I dove into the cookbooks we have to start looking for ways to use some of the things from my garden.  I love these little breaks I take between bigger books.  I get a chance to get caught up on some good sources of reading.  We don't always need to be reading  BIGGER books.  Sometimes it's really nice to read something short, such as an article or recipe.

What do you guys think?  Do you ever do things like this?

Take care.

Mr. K

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

WOW!!  Where do a couple days go?  Sorry everyone.  I let myself simply get distracted.  I actually had two meetings up in Grand Haven Monday and Tuesday.  You'll all be excited to hear we had a meeting about how we can use the "Green Tickets" better next year.  Should be good stuff.  I then had computer training yesterday where we are learning about our brand new grade book on the computer for next year.  Yeah!

Hey, I also finished Wildwood by Meloy.  There is a sequel called Under Wildwood as well.  I highly recommend the book for those who love that animal fantasy style.

I picked up the new Time magazine and read an interesting article about all of the gadgets that houses in the future will have.  I do recommend magazines for you guys after you finish books.  Great way to read something very small, but good before selecting a new book.  The article kind of creeped me out.  You guys know I am not much of a techie, but this article talked about syncing all of your home together.  Meals would be cooked by computers before you even got home, you know things like that.  Interesting, but I'm not sure it's for me.

Keep reading out there everyone and sorry for the days off.

Take care.

Mr. K

Thursday, June 26, 2014

Good Morning,

OK, I'm keeping this one short.  I really only have one thing on my mind this AM...Let's Go USA soccer!  We need a draw or win today to make it through to the round of 16 at the World Cup.  Can't wait to watch this afternoon.

I don't know about you guys, but I have sympathy with the fact that some days go by and I have found that I've been so busy I struggle getting my reading in.  Nice to just  be outside working and hanging around, but then I'm tired and just fall asleep at the end of the day.  Gotta get back into my book here on a cloudy morning.

Take care all, and have a great day.

Mr. K

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Good Morning Readers,

I love how characters often show traits in their personalities that seem a lot like me.   That is one of the things that connects me as a reader to a particular book.  Last night as I was reading Wildwood, one of the characters did a great job of SEEMING brave, but when faced with the potential of fighting and ACTUALLY being brave, he got pretty nervous and unsure of himself.  I feel like that a lot.  I have a great ability to talk a pretty good game, but sometimes when it comes to actually doing what is needed I get nervous.  Do you ever feel that way.

It's good this happened to this particular character.  I really hadn't liked his story line very well so far, but now I have a new connection to him.  I like when authors throw a new twist into the story like that, and our opinion of the story and the character has a chance to change for the better.

Keep Reading.

Mr. K

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Good Morning everyone,

So I was able to get back to some good reading on a cloudy rainy day yesterday. 

One of the things I really like is how books can take an unexpected twist.  Just at the moment you feel you have a handle on where your book is going, the author takes you down a path you truly were not expecting.  Wildwood has done that for me.  I really was feeling like this book was following a Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe path, but now it has really gone a very different direction, which I am relieved.  I like authors who mimic some of the great works, but there is nothing better than an original story.

Also, I encountered one of our 6 traits that Mrs. Kenny taught us.  We have a new character who is doing a lot of the Words Of the Wiser on our main character.  Kind of cool that is creeping into my reading.

So, are you reading anything interesting?  Give me a shout folks.

Take care.

Mr. K

Monday, June 23, 2014

Good Morning one and all,

So...how was your weekend reading?  I must admit, I've been a bit distracted in my reading here in the last couple days.  Man, I've been pretty intent on getting caught up on the World Cup after being gone camping last week.  I think Caden and I have fast forwarded through 12 matches now.  We watched the USA completely mess up in the last few seconds last night against Portugal!!!!  Man, I had a hard time going to bed and reading after that one.

OK, so just to let you know, I didn't read last night.  It happens.  I promise to get back to sharing some text tomorrow!  Hope you're all have a great and safe start to summer.  Remember, keep reading and working.  You've got time to grow your skills here yet before 5th grade starts.  Keep it up!  It truly is important.

Take care.

Mr. K

Friday, June 20, 2014

Greetings one and all,

I'm back!  Just returned from camping in the UP here for the past week.  WOW!  I did not know so many mosquitoes could exist in one place!  Barely made it back, they got quite a bit of my blood, but I'm hoping to build my strength back up here with some good reading the next few days.

So, how's everyone doing?  If Charlie, Breckan, Jake, and Aashray are out there...I'll be giving you boys a shout here coming up for our Day with K, so hang in there, we'll get to it!

SO...Wildwood is wrapping up for me.  Again, for those of you who enjoy the fantasy/action genre, man, great book for you!  Also, I've enjoyed another book with a strong female lead character, similar to Charlotte Doyle. 

I'll be starting Higher Power of Lucky next week.

Give me a shout here folks.  How's it going with your summer reading?

Sincerely,

Mr. K

Friday, June 13, 2014

Greetings,

Just a quick word this AM.  I'm heading to the UP camping for vacation for a few days.  I'll be back next Friday.  So the blog will be quiet for a few days, but I'll catch up with you all soon.

Take care.

Mr. K

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Good Morning,

Big shout out to Maddie who has been emailing me about her reading.  Good deal.  Anyone else reading the sequel to Mr. Terrupt?  Maddie sounds like she's enjoying it.

My book Wildwood really got rolling last night.  You know how sometimes it takes a good 50 pages to get the plot really going and to get you feeling like you're IN the world the book has created, well that's what this has been like.  Prue and her friend Curtis have not entered the Impassable Wilderness, and they have encountered some talking animals.  I really had felt like this book was going to be a little more realistic fiction, but it's truly taken a turn into the fantasy realm.  Curtis has been captured by coyotes, and I also feel like this book is at that point where a ton of new characters are being introduced.

So let me hear back from you.  What are you reading?  Take care all.  I hope to hear from you soon.

Sincerely,

Mr. K

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Good Morning,

I hope you're all keeping busy still.

So I have a question to ask about the book I'm reading...(Wildwood, by Miloy)...why is it that in many of the books today, the relationship is that the female is strong and brave, and the male is a little silly/goofy and kind of a doofus?  That's what's currently happening in my book.  Even though I feel like there may be a chance that things turn around and the boy becomes stronger and maybe even more hero like.  I know Prue (the girl) is the main character and we want her to be strong, but this book seems to be taking that idea to another height.  Again, I'm still in the first half of the story, so maybe this will change?

Have you read any books like this, where one character is strong, and the side-kick, although important is a little goofy?

Have a great day,

Mr. K

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Good Morning again,

Well, how are your summer books coming along?  Got a start, or are you taking a short break?  GET GOING!!!

I'm continuing my new book Wildwood (Miloy).  Our main character has lost her baby brother to a murder of crows.  Yes, that's correct...a group of crows is called a murder.  Did you know that every animal in a group has a particular name to it?  A group of owls is called a parliment of owls (did I spell that wrong?).  Anyway, she has now ventured into the IMPASSABLE FOREST to try to get her brother back.  She has also lied/deceived her parents about this.  That one makes me pause.  We read books this year where characters have lied to their parents, and rarely did that work out well for them.

So again, what are you reading?  Give a shout crew.  I miss chatting with you guys!

Have a great Tuesday.

MR. K

Monday, June 9, 2014

Good Morning.

1st official day of summer vacation!  I'm planning on doing this in the AM, but we'll see how my schedule works out this summer.

Hey, a quick change from what I spoke about last week.  The book I've been waiting for at my library just came in, so I starting with the book Wildwood, by Colin Meloy.  Been a great beginning.  This is the story of a 7th grader who has been asked to watch her baby brother, but the brother has just been STOLEN by a mob of crows!!!!  She now has to enter a section of town known as the IMPASSABLE WILDERNESS.  I've already made some connections to the story.  The girl is a bird-watcher, which is cool to me since that's something I enjoy as well.  Plus, she is a big wordsmith (you know, someone who like to try out new/weird words).  Pick it up if you can guys, this one is pretty cool.  Also, the illustrator is the same lady who did all of Lemony Snicket's books. 

So what are you guys reading to start the summer?  Give me a shout.

Hope you're enjoying your 1st day.

Take care.

Mr. K

Friday, May 30, 2014

We cannot believe we're heading into the final week of school for the 2013/2014 year!!

• Math: We took our final test today.
• Soc.Studies: Test was today. Regions booklet is due Monday.
• Science: Journals were turned in today.

Other:
** BOOK FAIR - June 2 - 4; M-W 11am - 4 pm; Thur., 11am - 1pm... This is a BOGO event!!
** Please send in any auction donations as soon as possible.
**Our Spanish ice cream party is Monday. Please bring in your supply if your child volunteered.
** We won a pizza lunch for our class by collecting over $150 dollars for Coins for Kids! Your child will not need a lunch on Monday.
** Our school-wide end of the year assembly will be Thursday morning. The entire school will be in the gym first, and then the 4th grades will celebrate our final year at Peach beginning a 10:15 - 11:45. PARENTS AND THEIR CAMERAS ARE ALL INVITED!!!

Enjoy the beautiful weekend!
Mrs. A

Thursday, May 29, 2014

What a gorgeous day! We did a ton of work today.

• Math: H+R p.195-196
• Social Studies: test tomorrow; regions booklet due Monday
• Science: journal due tomorrow

Remember:
** ice cream supplies (those who volunteered)
** auction donations
** simple props for Reader's Theater
**BOOK FAIR - June 2 - 4 11am-4pm, June 5 11am - 1pm
 This is a BOGO event! Each book purchased earns a free book plus additional credits for your teachers!!

Signing off,
Mrs. A

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

We had an amazing day yesterday at Pottawattomie Park. The weather was perfect and the kids enjoyed all of the activities.

• Math: H+R p.191-194
• Soc.St.: West Region map test is tomorrow. Test is Friday. Booklet is due Monday.
• Readers' Theater: bring props in tomorrow or Friday

Have a great evening!
Mrs. A

Friday, May 23, 2014

Sorry, but we do have some quick homework this weekend.

• Math: H+R p. 189-190
• Social Studies: map test next Thursday, region test on Friday, booklet due June 2
• Your child may want to read Mr. Terupt Falls Again over the summer.
• PLEASE REMEMBER TO WEAR TENNIS SHOES, BRING WATER BOTTLES AND SUNSCREEN FOR OUR SURVIVOR DAY ON TUESDAY!!

Have an amazing holiday weekend!
Mrs. A

Thursday, May 22, 2014

Just a quick one...

• Math: H+R p.187-188
• Soc.St: cont. prepping for West Region
• Science: vocab cards

Other:
** $5 for Survivor Day
** Look for a packet regarding our Survivor Day to come home tomorrow.
** other donations for auction and 'special' something
** no school Monday

Stay cool!
Mrs. A

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

We are making great progress on our power point presentation and final math unit!

• Math: H+R p.183-184, 185-186
• Social Studies: cont. studying your maps and West Region
• Science: cont. working on vocab cards

Other:
** $5 for Survivor Day
** 'other' donations (shhhhh....)
** We've earned an ice cream fiesta on June 2. Look for a note from Ms.Voss about what your child volunteered to bring.

G'night!
Mrs. A

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

So much for a rainy day! We'll take it!

• Math: H+R p.181-182
• Reading: book clubs, get your projects in
• Soc.St: study maps were handed out today; map test is May 29, unit test is May 30
• Science: Vocab cards will be due soon

Other:
Please send in your $5 and 'other donations' for our Survivor Day and Auction.
We've earned an ice cream party in Spanish class. Look for a note to come home if your child is bringing in a supply.

Thanks! Mrs. A

Monday, May 19, 2014

What a beautiful day!

• Math: no HW
• Spelling: We are finished with Words Their Way for the year.
• Soc.St.: Mrs.Fiore begins the West Region tomorrow.
• Reading: Book Clubs should be finishing their projects.

Hike It, Bike It is tomorrow morning again if you have your name on the permission list.
PTA, FuelUp Family Fun Night is tomorrow from 6:30 - 7:15 pm outside.
Please send in your $5 for our Survival Day as soon as possible. (And our other collections!!)

Please talk to your kids about 'talking'. They know what I mean!

Thanks!
Mrs. A

Friday, May 16, 2014

14 Days and counting!!

• Math: no homework
• Social Studies: test was today. We begin the final region, the West, next week.
• Science: continue working on vocab cards
• Reading: I'd love for book clubs to finish their projects (and reading) by next Monday. We are beginning a new, fun group project next week.

Mark your calendars for next Tuesday and our FuelUp Outdoor Night and PTA meeting.
Make sure your child shows you the lovely pink Friday update!! SHHHHHH....

Have a great weekend.
Mrs. A

Thursday, May 15, 2014

We're learning so much about invasive species!!

• Math: H+R p.179-180
• Reading: book clubs are wrapping up
• Social Studies: Southwest test tomorrow
• Science: keep working on vocab cards
• Words: tests tomorrow

PTA/FuelUp Family Fun night is next Tuesday from 6:30-7:15.

Have a 'toasty' evening.
Mrs. A

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

We are in the middle of an amazing book right now in class. Ask your child about Because of Mr. Terupt...

• Math: H+R p.177-178
• Words: test Friday
• Soc.St.: regions booklet due tomorrow; test Friday
• Reading: book clubs are trying to finish by this Friday

Safety banquet is tonight.
Art Show is still going on at the Community Center.
Please have your student bring auction items in any time if you would like to donate. Thank you!

That's all folks!
Mrs. A

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Please make sure you dress appropriately for the rest of the week. The temps will be falling and it will be much cooler outside for recess.

• Math: H+R p.175-176
• Words: test Friday
• Soc.St: regions booklet due Thursday, test Friday

 Safety patroller dinner is tomorrow evening and students are asked to dress nicely.

Mrs. A

Monday, May 12, 2014

What a blustery day!

• Math: We took our Unit 7 test on Friday. Students did well and will get their scores tomorrow.
• Social Studies: Regions booklet due Thursday. Test on Friday.
• Reading: book clubs are wrapping up; projects are now coming due
• Words Their Way: final week of words; study and sort for Friday tests

Other:

• Hike It, Bike It remote drop off is available tomorrow if your permission slip is turned in

• Our SURVIVOR DAY is on Tuesday, May 27. Parents, please let me know if you are able to help. Look for an email from Mrs. Braymer with a signupgenius link. Cost is $5 per student. 

G'night.
Mrs. A

Friday, May 9, 2014

We finally made it outside this afternoon. Great soccer game!

• Math: we took our Unit 7 test today; no HW
• Reading: read for clubs
• Soc.St: map test was today; Southwest region booklet due next Friday, test too
• Science: vocab cards

Other:

•  Hike It permission slips due Monday
• Tuesday, walk or bike to school (remote drop off is available)

Enjoy your weekend!
Mrs. A

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Parents, remember the 4th grade parent meeting at White Pines at 6:30 pm in the auditorium.

• Math: finish the unit 7 review if not done; Unit 7 test tomorrow!!
• Soc.St: Map test tomorrow

Other:

•  Hike It, Bike It... forms due Monday if you did not fill one out in the fall
• THANK YOU for your vote yesterday. Our kids will benefit greatly from our community's support.

Mrs. A

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Voting Day! Please remember to vote today.

• Math: H+R p.173-174
• Reading: clubs cont.
• Social Studies: map test on Friday
• Science: We will begin researching our invasive species next week.

Other:

•  NO SCHOOL TOMORROW!
• Hike It, Bike It permission slips are due next Monday. Tuesdays are the day when kids are encouraged to walk or bike to school.

Enjoy the beautiful weather!
Mrs. A

Monday, May 5, 2014

One of these days it will warm up...

• Math: H+R p.171-172 (p.170 if they did not finish in class)
• Social Studies: Southwest map test May 9; book test/regions booklet due May 16
• Science: begin working on vocab cards for Organisms unit
• Reading: book clubs continue
• No Words again this week. Next week will be our final week for Words Their Way.

Other:

• PLEASE VOTE TOMORROW, MAY 6!!
• No school Wednesday, May 7.

Have a wonderful evening!
Mrs. A

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Happy May Day!

• Math: H+R p.167-168
• Reading: keep up with your book club goal
• Soc.St: Southwest map

LAST CHANCE!!!..... to send in change/cash for our Coins for Kids campaign. We want to win!!
TOMORROW... pack a sack lunch (or get hot lunch at White Pines) and dress comfortably in layers!
BAND MEETING tonight at White Pines, 6:00 pm.

Brrrr. Stay warm.
Mrs. A

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Quickly...

• Math: H+R p.165-166
• Soc.St.: map text next Friday
• Reading: book club members need to keep up on their plans

Friday, May 2 - Move Up trip to White Pines (remember to pack a sack lunch)
May 7 - no school
Coins for Kids - bring in that change!!! (And dollars too...)

Mrs. A out!!

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Here ya go!

• Math:H+R p.163-164
• Reading: cont. following your book club plan
• Science: new vocab cards are starting
• Soc.St: Southwest Region map test is next Friday, May 9

** Coins for Kids (this Friday)
** Move Up trip (Friday)
** No school next Wednesday, May 7

G'night!
Mrs. A

Monday, April 28, 2014

What a busy weekend! The sleepover was a blast. Thank you to all those parents who helped make it such a success.

• Math: no HW
• Spelling: no words this week
• Reading: many students have reading to do for their book club

We begin new units in Social Studies and Science this week. Stay tuned!
Remember, our Move It trip to White Pines is Friday. Students will need a sack lunch or can purchase hot lunch at White Pines.

Stay grounded on this blustery day!
Mrs. A

Friday, April 25, 2014

We're all set for an awesome sleepover tonight!

• Math: no HW (unless they didn't finish p.161-162 in class)
• Soc.St: They will begin the Southwest region next week.
• Science: Unit 8, Organisms and their Environment begins next week
• Reading Clubs: Some students have formed reading clubs and have reading goals to meet over the weekend.

Special Notes:

• Coins For Kids all next week
• Sleepover kids will need a good snack before swimming. Pizza is not until we return to school at 8:30 pm.
• Next Friday, May 2, is our Move-Up Day trip to White Pines.
• No School May 7 (teachers professional development)

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
Mrs. A

Thursday, April 24, 2014

We have had two great days of hard work and wonderful focus. This has been really helpful as we pound out the last units in our various subject areas.

• Math: H+R p.159-160
• Social Studies: Region booklet due tomorrow, test tomorrow
• Science: Test was today.
• Words: spelling quizzes are tomorrow

Sleepover items (sleeping bags, pillows, etc) can be dropped off in our classroom anytime today or tomorrow.

We are starting our Coins for Kids drive tomorrow. Bring in that change!! (We'll take dollars too...)

Tomorrow's Friday!!
Mrs. A

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

We are creating some awesome poetry this week and can't wait to share it with you!

• Math: H+R p.157-158
• Science: States of Matter test is tomorrow (Thurs.) and vocab cards are due!
• Social Studies: Unit 8 test is Friday and regions booklet is due.
• Words: Quizzes on Friday
• SLEEPOVER: Overnight things can be dropped off in our room beginning tomorrow.

Other News:

• We had a great presentation from the High School LINKS group on autism.
• Plans are all set for our visit to White Pines next Friday, May 2.
• We will be collecting Coins for Kids all next week to support the Children's Advocacy Center of Ottawa County. If we raise the most money we earn a special class party!!

That's all folks!
Mrs. A

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Whew! Delayed starts sometimes seem like very long days!

• Math: no HW; check out www.henryanker.com to practice various math skills
• Words: sort and study for quiz Friday
• Social Studies: Midwest section of regions booklet due Friday; test Friday
• Science: States of Matter test Thursday; vocab cards due also

Other:

• Orchestra meeting at White Pines tonight
• Sleepover items may be dropped off at Peach Plains in our room beginning Thursday. Students will not be able to bring sleeping bags and pillows on the bus back to Peach. Small swim bags with a change of clothes and a plastic bag for suit and towel is recommended.

Thanks for reading!
Mrs. A

Monday, April 21, 2014

We sure enjoyed our recess time today!! Make sure to send sweatshirts or jackets tomorrow as it's supposed to be cooler the rest of the week.

• Math: H+R p.155, 156; a few still need to return their Unit 6 tests signed
• Social Studies: Midwest region booklet and test are due Friday
• Science: test is Thursday, vocab cards due also Thursday
• Words: sort and study

Special Note:

• Delayed start tomorrow. School starts at 10:40 am.
• Sleepover waivers must be turned in tomorrow.
• 5th Grade band try-out/meeting is tonight at White Pines. Orchestra is tomorrow evening.

I showed the kids a new math site at www.henryanker.com to practice different math concepts.

Have an awesome evening!
Mrs. A

Friday, April 18, 2014

What a busy week!

• Math: no homework
• SLEEPOVER: We had 19 kids earn the sleepover. Look for the invitation and waiver forms tonight. Return signed permission slip/waivers by next Monday.
• Science: States of Matter test next Thursday
• Social Studies: Midwest region booklet and test due next Friday

Have a great weekend!
Mrs. A

Thursday, April 17, 2014

What a beautiful day!

• Math: H+R p.153-154; return signed Unit 6 tests
• Social Studies: Midwest map test tomorrow
• Words Their Way: sort; quiz tomorrow
• Sleepover: LAST DAY TO TURN IN PROJECTS IS TOMORROW! Sleepover invitations will be sent home tomorrow.

See you tomorrow!
Mrs. A

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Great visit this morning from Mr. Shelton and Mrs. Hann. The kids asked great questions and are excited for their visit to White Pines on May 2.

• Math: H+R p.151-152; sign and return Unit 6 test - They did AMAZING on this test!
• Spelling: Words Their Way test on Friday
• Social Studies: map test Friday
• Science: States of Matter unit test is next Thursday
• Sleepover: 2 days left!!!

If your child would like to change their music choice for 5th grade, please contact the office at White Pines at 850-6300.

Also remember to turn in your White Caps reading bookmark to receive your voucher for free tickets.

Have a great evening.
Mrs. A

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Yay! The snow is gone!

• Math: H+R 149-150
• Social Studies: Map test Friday
• Words Their Way: study and sort, quiz Friday
• Sleepover: 3 more days! Projects due Friday.

Fuel Up Hike It Bike It Like It will begin in a few weeks. Mileage club is almost finished.

Thanks!
Mrs. A

Monday, April 14, 2014

Welcome back! I hope everyone enjoyed their break and is ready to finish the year strong.

• Math: no HW (We took our pretest today.)
• Writing: We are beginning a new poetry unit and celebrating our informational books.
• Spelling: Words Their Way, study, sort, tests Friday
• Social Studies: Midwest map test is this Friday, April 18. The unit test will be next week (April 25) and the region booklet will also be due then.
• Science: The states of matter test will be sometime next week. Vocab cards will also be due then.
• Reading: Sleepover projects are all due this Friday. No exceptions. Those earning the sleepover will receive an invitation and release form this Friday for the April 25 event.

Stay warm!
Mrs. A

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

WE FINISHED PUBLISHING OUR INFORMATIONAL BOOKS TODAY!!!!!!!!

Tomorrow we celebrate!

• Math: We took our unit 6 tests this morning. No HW.
• Writing: Yahooo!
• Social Studies: Midwest test after break
• Science: vocab cards due after break

MEAP scores were sent home today. Please look for your child's data sheet in their folder.
Spring Picture order forms also came home today.

Have a great night!
Mrs. A

April 1, 2014

We had some good practical jokes today. Just ask Charlie for a brown-E!!

• Math: test tomorrow!!
• Writing: finish editing and writing your final copy of another chapter
• Return music choice and signed social studies test.
• Autism Awareness: Wear blue on Wednesdays in April to support our friends with autism. Finish your puzzle piece and return to Mrs. Duplissis.

B-E-E Club members have a pizza lunch with Mrs. Braymer tomorrow to celebrate a great season.

Stay Warm,
Mrs. A

Monday, March 31, 2014

Spring has sprung!

• Math: Remembering page 148; review for Unit 6 test on Wednesday
• Writing: Edit and proof one chapter for your book and write the final copy.
• Reading: Sleepover projects due April 18. Sleepover night is April 25.
• Social Studies: continue studying for the Midwest map test after break.
• Science:continue working on science vocab cards, they will be due after break

A few students still need to turn in their music choice for 5th grade by this Wednesday.

What a beautiful day today was. Both inside and out!
Mrs. A

Friday, March 28, 2014

We had a very busy afternoon of writing, but our non-fiction books are slowly coming along.

• Math: no HW
• Reading: final date for Olympic reading is Monday!!
• Sleepover: 3 weeks from today all projects are due. Sleepover date: April 25
• Return Social Studies tests signed.
• Music choices for 5th grade returned Monday.

April is Autism Awareness month. Your child has a puzzle piece to complete over the weekend and return on Monday.

Have a wonderful weekend!
Mrs. A

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Short and sweet...

• Math: H+R p.145-146
• Social Studies: Midwest map study sheets sent home today. Quiz after break.
• Words Their Way: tests tomorrow
• Olympic Reading: FINAL TURN IN IS TOMORROW!! Must be signed by parent.
• Sleepover: Save the Date of April 25 for the sleepover. Projects are due by April 18.
• Reading Logs:  checked tomorrow

 Misc.

• Music form for 5th grade returned by next Wed.
• Social Studies test signed and returned

 G'night!
Mrs. A

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

What a great concert we had at the high school. Your students are bringing home a letter to help you make your decision about which music section to pursue in 5th grade. Please return before spring break.

• Math: no HW
• Words: continue studying for Friday's quiz
• Social Studies: bring back signed tests
• Reading: Olympic medal reading due tomorrow. Sleepover projects due April 18.

Enjoy the beautiful spring-like afternoon!
Mrs. A

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Whew! These days are flying...

• Math: H+R p.143-144
• Social Studies: Have SE Test signed and return to school.
• Writing: All students should now have 3-4 chapters rough drafted. We will be writing final copies starting this Thursday.
• Olympic Reading/Sleepover: Olympic reading ends Thursday. 4 weeks left for sleepover projects.
• Words Their Way: study/sort for test on Friday

Tomorrow is our recorder concert at the high school. Don't forget the 2-hour delay tomorrow as well!

The kids helped me celebrate my birthday in style. We had a wonderful day.

Mrs. A

Monday, March 24, 2014

Happy Snowy Day! (Not...)

• Math: H+R p.141-142
• Words Their Way: sort and study; test Friday
• Sleepover: 4 weeks left! Projects due April 18.
• Olympic Reading: Deadline is this Thursday, March 27
• Writing: If your child does not have 3-4 chapter drafts finished, they need to keep working on this at home.

Misc...

• Delayed Start Wednesday
• Wed. afternoon 1:00 visit to GHHS for recorder mini-concert
• DRAMA CLUB PERFORMANCE tonight at Hope Reformed Church, 6:30 pm

Enjoy the sunshine!
Mrs. A

Friday, March 21,2014

Today we celebrated the International Day of Happiness! The sunshine sure helped!!

• Math: no HW; we took a quick quiz
• Soc.Studies: Midwest booklet will be handed out next week. The midwest map test will be after Spring Break.
• Read for the Gold: Our class/country of Belgium has 14 gold medals. Final medal counts are due next Thursday. So READ, READ, READ!!!!!!!!
• Writing: If you are behind, continue working on your chapter drafts for your informational book.
• WTW: We took our spelling quizzes today.

What a great time we had at the drama club performance! Awesome job by all!

Have a most wonderful weekend.
Mrs. A

Thursday, March 20, 2014

It's almost Friday!

• Math: H+R p.139-140
• Soc.St.: p.98-101 and booklet due Friday; SE region test tomorrow
• WTW: Spelling tests tomorrow
• Reading Logs will be checked tomorrow for the past week and a half!!

PE - $$$ for Jump Rope for Heart is due tomorrow.

Have a great night!
Mrs. A

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Happy Rainy Hump Day!

Your kiddos may have some built up energy after a whole day of indoor recess. Be warned!

• Math: H+R p.137-138
• Soc.St: read p.98-101; SE region section in booklet; all due Friday
• Writing: one chapter draft done, second one started
• Sleepover: 5 weeks left!!
• Words Their Way: study and sort

Spring Picture Day is tomorrow. Jump Rope for Heart money is due Friday.

Have a great night.
Mrs. A

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Rolling right along... Things are moving here in our room.

• Math: no HW
• Writing: Finish your rough draft of one chapter for your informational writing piece. Remember to underline and add more!!
• Social Studies: Read p.98-101 in your regions booklet and finish the SE region section by Friday.
• Reading: 5 weeks left for sleepover projects; Olympic reading ends March 28

Spring Pictures are Thursday.

Enjoy the sunshine!
Mrs. A

Monday, March 17, 2014

Happy Monday!

• Math: H+R p.135-136
• Writing: rough draft of one chapter
• Social Studies: unit test on Friday

Have a great evening!

Mrs. A

Friday, March 14, 2014

Happy Pi Day!

We had a great discussion about PI this morning. It's Albert Einstein's birthday too!

• Look for the blue Friday Update in your child's backpack tonight.
• Math: No HW
• Sleepover: Read, Read, Read!!
• Weekend: Get outside and get some exercise.

Enjoy your weekend!

Mrs. A

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Here goes...

• Math: We took our first quiz on fractions this morning. A few students are bringing home a simple review of the things they missed on it.
• Social Studies: Southeast States Map Quiz tomorrow!
• Writing: Some students need to finish brainstorming their sub-categories for their informational writing piece.
• WTW: Spelling Quiz tomorrow
• Spirit Week: Friday is USA Day!
• PE: Mr. P is running Jump Rope for Heart during PE next week. Get those pledges in!

Have a wonderful evening!

Mrs. A

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Whew! We made it halfway through our week! It's been great to see the sun, even if the lake outside our door is now an ice rink.

Homework tonight:

• Math: H+R p.133-134
• Social Studies: study for southeast region quiz on Friday
• Word Sort: quiz Friday
• Reading Month Spirit Week: tomorrow is 'Olympic Sport' day

Blessings,
Mrs. A

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Happy Tuesday! Mrs. A here, writing my first blog (aka Mr.K). We're off to a great start. I'm positively loving the time I get to spend with your kids; hopefully you are getting the same report at home!

We had a busy day with the start of literacy specials again. Over the next four weeks all of the fourth graders will be moving through a series of reading/writing "crash courses" on tools good writers use.

Homework for today:

• Math H+R p.131-132
• Word Sorts (quiz on Friday)
• Social Studies: Southwest Region Map Quiz on Friday
• Sleepover Check-in: Keep reading! We are down to the final 6 weeks until the sleepover so encourage your kiddos to read, read, read!!!

Have a fabulous evening...

Mrs. A

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Thursday night:

1.  Spelling (Words Their Way) Test tomorrow, needs to be studied/review

2.  Unit 5 Math Tests were handed back today.
 *Sign and send back tomorrow
*Re-tests offered tomorrow.

3.  Social Studies SOUTHEAST REGIONS TEST NEXT WEEK for map.

*Jump Rope for heart forms go home tonight, check those out.

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Wednesday night:

1.  Words Their Way (study for test Friday)

2.  Math:  nothing new, we just took the test today, should be returned tomorrow.  I'll send it home to be signed.  Retest chances on Friday
*New Unit 6 won't start till Monday

3.  Social Studies:  Northeast regions letter due tomorrow
*page 32 of the booklet has an explanation (we've had a ton of time in class to work on this!)

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Tuesday, March 5, 2015

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Tuesday night:

1.  Math:  pages 127 and 128
*Unit 5 Test tomorrow

That's all for tonight folks.

Mr. K

Monday, March 3, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is your homework for a Monday night:

1.  Math:  pages 125 and 126
*Mini quiz tomorrow

2.  Words Their Way
*new sorts went home tonight

March is Reading Month Olympic Challenge:  Just fill your Reading log in as normal, but it must be 35 minutes, it can be more.

That's all folks,

MR. K

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Tuesday night:

1/2 day tomorrow, Dismissal at 11:47

1.  Math:  123 and 124
*Unit 5 Test some time late next week

Tomorrow
Reading Logs
Current Events and World Changer quiz for $$$$

That's all folks,

MR. K

*Looking forward to seeing you at conferences!

Monday, February 24, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Monday night:

1.  Math:  pages 121 and 122

2.  Writing:  finish your rough draft of the Stray Lit essay, revise one of your supporting paragraphs
*add a quote, name, action, or connection to your life

No New Words Their Way on a short week

*Check the parent note that going home tonight

See you at your conference time, WITH YOUR STUDENT!

Thanks,

Mr. K

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Thursday night:

1.  Math:  119 and 120
*Plus a take home mini quiz to be turned in Friday

2.  Social Studies:  Unit 4 Test tomorrow!
*Regions booklet also due Friday

3.  Words Their Way tests Friday

*Reading Logs being completed?

That's all folks,

MR. K

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Wednesday night:

1.  Math:  117 and 118
*Mini quiz tomorrow

2.  SOcial Studies:  Unit 4 Test
*Regions booklet due Friday

3.  Words Their Way Test Friday

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Monday, February 17, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Monday night:

1.  Words Their Way:  new sorts go home tonight
*Test Friday

2.  Math:  pages 115 and 116
*Quiz this week Thursday

3.  Social Studies:  Unit 4 Test Friday
*Packet due that day as well

*Keep working on your Reading logs and also your 4th grade sleepover projects

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Thursday night:

1.  Words Their Way tests tomorrow

2.  Math:  pages 113 and 114
*Brand New H+R, You may take the OLD ONE home

3.  Social Studies Regions booklets Northeast
Chapter 4 of the Social Studies book Test next Friday as well.

*Valentine's party tomorrow from 2:30-3:30pm

That's all Folks,

Mr. K

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Wednesday night:

1.  Words Their Way

*Continue 4th grade sleepover work (April 18)
*Conference times go home tonight, let me know before Friday if that time doesn't work

2.  Social Studies Regions booklet
*all the stops for the Northeast region are due NEXT FRIDAY

That' all folks,

Mr. K

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Tuesday night:

1.  Words Their Way
*Tests Friday

2.  NO MATH TONIGHT
*Unit 4 tests will be returned tomorrow

*Green parent note

Light night!  YAY

Sincerely,

Mr. K

Thursday, February 6,2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Thursday night:

1.  Words Their Way Tests Tomorrow!

2.  Math Test Part 1 tomorrow (number patterns, multiples, factors, prime and composite)
*No homework for tonight other than studying for the test

3.  Science Test Tuesday, plus vocab cards are due Tuesday

*Reading Logs for MOnday

*Wear Red and Pink Day tomorrow!

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Wednesday:

1.  Math:  pages 111 and 112
*You now have 2 corrected quizzes that are PERFECT STUDY GUIDES
*1/2 the test Friday, the other 1/2 on Monday

2.  Science:  Test Tuesday, note cards are also due that day!

3.  Words Their Way Tests Friday

*Mr. K's Lit Special has a worksheet due tomorrow

*2 hour delayed start tomorrow!

*Valentine's boxes (not pre-made) are due on MOnday!

That' all folks,

Mr. K

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Tuesday night:

1.  Math:  pages 109 and 110
*Our Unit 4 test will take place on both Friday and Monday next week

2.  Science:  The science test will take place next Tuesday
*Vocab cards are DUE that day as well

3.  Words Their Way tests Friday

*Mr. K's Lit Special has a worksheet due Thursday

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Thursday night:

1.  Social Studies Map Test over the northeast region tomorrow

2.  Words Their Way Tests tomorrow, study sorts

3.  NO MATH HOMEWORK TONIGHT!
*Unit 4 Math Test will be at the end of the next week.

*2 quizzes should also be in tonight's planner.  Math quiz and Map quiz for studying.
*Continue to fill in the Reading logs!
*11 weeks remain for 4th grade sleepover

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Wednesday night:

1.  Math: 103 and 104
MINI QUIZ FINALLY TOMORROW

2.  Social Studies Map Test of the the Northeast Region States Friday
*Spelling counts

3.  Words Their Way from the week before will be tested Friday

*Yellow note for boy's basketball players
*Drama Club scripts for tomorrow!

That's all folks,

MR. K

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Tuesday night (due Thursday, NO SCHOOL WED)

1.  Math:  pages 101 and 102
*Mini quiz Thursday

2.  Social Studies:  be looking over your Northeast Region map

3.  Words Their Way word sorts!
*Tests on Friday

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Monday, January 20

Greetings one and all,

Happy Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

Homework for a Monday night:

1.  Math:  pages 99 and 100
*Quick Quiz Thursday

2.  Words Their Way:  New sorts went out today, they should go home tonight!
*Tests Friday

*Parent Letter (white paper)
*Study Northeast regions map

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Thursday, Januray 16, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Thursday night:

1.  Math:  pages 97 and 98

2.  Reading:  Main Idea/Support Details T-bar

3.  Science:  Vocab cards due

*Monday Reading Logs

*Compliment party tomorrow (you can bring in comfy items)

4.  Social Studies:  Northeast Region maps are filled out and in students hands

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Wednesday:

1.  Math:  page 96 only

2.  Reading:  Students selected a nonfiction text to show a main idea/supporting details T-bar
*one main idea, 10 supporting details

3.  Science Vocab cards due Friday

That's all folks,

MR. K

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Tuesday night:

1.  Math:  pages 93 and 94
Mini quiz tomorrow:  Do you know how to write a situation and solution equation?

2.  Science vocab cards are due on Friday

*13 weeks to go for 4th grade sleepover.
-new handout listing some help if you need it

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Thursday night:

1.  Math:  91 and 92

Reading log check will happen Monday morning.

Pajama Day for Fun Friday

Tonight is the Spelling Bee in the Peach gym at 7:00pm

*NOTE:  LANSING MONDAY, the bus will leave Peach at 10:00am
Parents should be here at 9:45am

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for our first day in 2014,

1.  Math:  pages 89 and 90

2.  Parent note goes home tonight

*Do you need to turn in your Lansing Permission Slip?  Parent $$$$?

*Thursday is Bee Day!  (Wear black and gold)

4th Grade Spelling Bee Thursday night in the Peach gym starting at 7:00pm

That's all folks,

Mr. K