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