Thursday, February 26, 2015

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Thursday night:

1.  Math:

Kiwi Group:  Do your best to finish the story problems on page 125, move on to the practice on page 126, but only do 1-7.

Papaya Group:  Same as the Kiwis, but you have a choice on the Stretch Your Thinking #8.  We'll talk about it in class tomorrow.

Mango Group:  All of 125 and 126

*Unit 5 Test will be Wednesday, March 4.

2.  Social Studies:

Unit 6 Test this coming Tuesday.  Regions booklet must also be turned in at that time.

3.  Reading:

Adventure/Survial Book Club Projects are due Friday, March 20.

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Wednesday night:

1.  Math:  No new homework tonight.  We finished our Quiz #1 and that should go home to be viewed by parents tonight.
*Unit 5 Math Test will be next Wednesday

2.  Social Studies:  Unit 6 Test next week Tuesday, and the Southeast Regions booklet is due that day as well.  Don't forget about the specific details Mrs. Fiore has included in that project.

3.  Reading:  Adventure/Survival Book Club Projects are due March 20!  They were just handed out today, and class time for work will be given on Wednesday's and Friday's.

4.  Words Their way tests on Friday.  No new lists this week, but we will test last weeks words this Friday.

*World Changers Friday.

34 days left for the Reading Challenge.

That's all folks,

MR. K

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Greetings one and all,

So sorry about the Lansing trip once again.  Check your emails for a letter that further explains.

Here is the homework on a Tuesday night:

1.  Social Studies:  Southeast Region Map Test Wednesday
*Unit 6 Test and Southeast Regions booklet due next Tuesday.
*Must have 2 complete sentences and a colored picture for that booklet.

2.  No Math Tonight.  We did it in class today.
*Look for Unit 5 Test next Wednesday
*Mini Quiz tomorrow!

3.  35 days remain for Reading goals!  March 30 is the date.

Thanks so much for your great attitudes and the wonderful kindness of the Moms who dropped off snacks for our afternoon.

You guys are AWESOME!!!

Mr. K

Monday, February 23, 2015

Greetings one and all,

Here is the news and homework for a Monday night:

*Make sure to check your emails to get the latest on the Lansing trip for Tomorrow.  I also sent home a hard copy with several of your kids to make sure you see it.  I also sent home packets with EVERYONE.

Please DO bring your backpacks in the AM.  If the trip is cancelled we would have a NORMAL Tuesday here at school.

1.  Math:  only page 122 for homework tonight.  We did 121 in class together today.
*Math Test Unit 5 is looking more like NEXT week now.

2.  Social Studies:  Southeast Map Test will be this Wednesday!!

A mere 36 days remain in our Reading goals.  Let's keep reading!!!  All students visited the library today!

Take care.

MR. K

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Thursday night:

1.  NO MATH (we did it in class today)

2.  Social Studies Test Tomorrow (Southeast Region Map)
*we did a practice test last week.  Students should have that to study from.

3.  Reading Goals (40 days remain)
*Many students grabbed extra reading today for the cold weekend ahead.

*Lansing Trip this coming Tuesday.  If you had the original itinerary we are doing the EXACT same schedule.  I'll send extras home tomorrow.

*Tomorrow the Spring Parent Teacher Conference sheet goes home.  Give me a heads up on your schedules with that.  Thanks.

MR. K

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Tuesday night:

1.  All Groups, only page 120

*We had group pictures for the yearbook this AM, so we fell a bit behind.  We'll continue the lesson on customary measurements tomorrow in our classrooms.

*No mini quiz tomorrow.

Look for a test over Unit 5 next week some time.

2.  Only 42 days remain for our Reading Goals to qualify for the 4th Grade Celebration.

*A reminder that even if you don't get the goal by the March 30 date, you can still earn the bonus $$$ if you finish the goal by June.  Keep working.

That is all for today.

MR. K

Monday, February 16, 2015

Greetings one and all,

FIRST OF ALL....THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!

So much FUN on Friday at the Valentine's Party.  Parents you were so wonderfully encouraging to your kids.  Thanks so much for your great spirits.  Thanks in particular to Mrs. Thelen for organizing the snacks, but thanks to all who volunteered to bring in the YUMMIES!!!

*Don't forget about the 2 hour delay this week Wednesday.  See you at 10:40am instead of the normal 8:40am.

Here is the homework for a Monday night:

1.  All groups will do pages 117 and 118 in their H and R books.

*Kiwis and Papayas please give the Stretch your thinking a try, but don't let it frustrate you.  Mangoes, go get'em!

*Look for a mini quiz this week Wednesday over Unit 5 (measurement)

*Final Test for this SHORT unit will be next week mid-week.

2.  Social Studies Map Test over the Southeast Region will be THIS week Friday.

3.  New Words Their Way sorts went out today, should begin studying tonight.

That's all folks,

MR. K

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Thursday:

Words Their Way tests tomorrow!

No math.

That's all folks,

MR. K

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Wednesday night:

1.  Words Their Way Tests are Friday
*Sorts should be done at home and words looked over

2.  Independent Reading
*Keep those Reading projects coming in.  49 days left till the goal needs to be reached.

*Valentine's Party this Friday from 2:30-3:30pm.  See last weeks purple note for details and also a class list.  You MAY bring Valentine's to exchange but you do not need to.  Parents of course are welcome.

Quiet day.  Light homework night.

Take care.

MR. K

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Tuesday night:

1.  Math:

*Not due until Thursday, but we always recommend doing it Tuesday night while it's fresh in your minds.

All Groups:  Just page 114 in your NEW H and R booklets.

*We started lesson 1, but it's a long introduction to Measuring using the Metric System, so we'll finish on Thursday in class with page 113

*Don't forget the CHALLENGE...can you find the other countries in the world (besides the U.S. that DON'T use the Metric System?)  Come with your answers tomorrow.

2.  Writing:

We read The Marble Champ in class, this is our new Literary Essay story.

*Re-read it at home tonight.  Talk with your family about what some BIG IDEAS might be from the story to help you build your THESIS STATEMENT tomorrow.

3.  Social Studies:

*Be ready for our PRACTICE Southeast Region quiz tomorrow AM.

That's all folks,

MR. K

Monday, February 9, 2015

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Monday night:

1.  Math:

Tests were returned today, and much improvement was seen.
Student's will know their final results tomorrow.

Tonight:  All groups will do page 112
*Kiwi group only do the Stretch your Thinking if you want to.

2.  Reading:  Both groups should be through Chapter 4 of their books
*Also, do journal entry #3 from the Adventure/Survival Unit

3.  Social Studies:

*Practice Southeast Region map quiz Wednesday.

That's all folks,

Mr. K

Thursday, February 5, 2015

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Thursday night:

1.  Math:

OK, tomorrow is the day for our Unit 4 Test.

Several things to use to review and study tonight:

1.  The quizzes we just took on Tuesday (3 and 4).  Great review.  Really those questions on quiz 3 are even tougher than the ones you'll see tomorrow, but they will help get you ready.

2.  We took a practice test on Wednesday and corrected it today in class.  That is also perfect for reminding you of the key vocabulary terms:  prime, composite, factor pairs, situation equations, and solution equations.

3.  I'd also take home you hard cover book tonight to check vocabulary terms and simply flip through some of the unit 4 pages to double check the sample problems.

*Don't forget...tomorrow's test is multiple choice, so use your good test taking skills, such as crossing out silly answers or answers you simply know are wrong, and double checking the remaining choices.

You're ready!!!  You'll do great.

*You also need a BOX, and 2-2 liters of pop (EMPTY)!!

Thanks,

MR. K

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Greetings one and all,

Great Wednesday today!  I feel like we were able to do a tremendous amount of work in class.  The kids were really on topic and working hard.  After some strange snow days, we've got our groove back!

Here is the homework for a Wednesday night:

*Reminder, with Monday off we did not start a new week of spelling, so no Words Their Way.

Math:  Unit 4 practice Test to be completed at home TONIGHT!  Easier than the quizzes, which were TOUGH.

Reading:  We did a journal entry in class in which we asked how TIME affects our stories.  If that didn't get done, it's homework.

Writing:  We finished filling in our first graphic organizer for Literary Essays.  If that didn't get finished in class it's homework.

*Keep reading...55 days till the reading goals are due.

*Don't forget, 2 pop bottles (2-liters), and a box for Friday.

Thanks,

MR. K

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Greetings one and all,

Here is the homework for a Tuesday night:

*CHECK to make sure you see the Purple Parent note that went home tonight with updates on Lansing, the Blog, and the Valentine's Party.

1.  Math:  have your 2 mini quizzes finished and ready to check tomorrow.
*Test has been moved to Friday this week.

2.  Reading:  continue to work on the reading logs and projects for the 4th grade celebration.  56 days to go!

Also, please do a journal entry at home tonight in which you respond to the book you are currently reading.  What's happening with the plot?  Is there a conflict going on?  Who are some of the key characters?

I believe that is all for tonight.

Take care.

MR. K

Monday, February 2, 2015

Greetings one and all,

Hope you're enjoying your day off.

Easy challenge today.  Get yourself a $10 simply by doing xtra math today.  I'll check it tomorrow AM.

Have a great day...we're still planning on a math test Wednesday.

Take care.

Mr.K