Hi there. There is a reason I always said I would blog on Sundays...I always forget on Saturdays. :0) Sorry about that.
Due to all the rain out here on the ranch, (which I wouldn't dream of complaining about), the field trip will most likely be postponed. We will talk with the bus people and see what day works for them. It will just be too muddy to be in the corrals and fields. And...you can't brand wet calves, and that is one of the best parts of the field trip. We will let you know what we find out on Monday.
Friday, we started our metric olympics. The kids did the pool noodle javalin throw and the team basketball shoot. Ask your child about each event. Which one did they like best? If they can tell you about them and how they did, write the word OLYMPIC in the planner for $20. We will finish those up this week.
We are done with spelling. The grades online, are their final ones in this area.
MT History is coming along. The good news is, we will FINALLY become a state this week. It only took us all year. :0) We discussed two weeks ago how the gold rushes of MT effected the Euro-Americans. This past week, we took a look at how the same events effected the American Indians. This is the time period that reservations began. This week we will take a look at the three major peace treaties and how the American Indians were forced to assimilate to Euro-American ways and cultures. We will look at these issues from both perspectives and I am hoping to skype in an expert!
In math we will do a final review of all of 4th grade skills. A few more grades will be added for the final report card.
The final all 50 states and capitals test will be this Friday. We will practice some in class, but at home review is also essential. This will be the kids final grade in SS, along with their work in their MT History journal.
I will begin filming this week to create the video for my MT History class this summer with the other 4th grade teachers. I want to share with them some perspectives from a 4th grader's point of view. What they liked? What they remember learning? How it changed them? What a fun experience this has been.
Lastly, I want to thank all of you that took the time to write me an end of the year letter. It wasn't about the money for me. It was about solid feedback and reflection for next year. Your comments were so genuine, and I am actually pretty proud of the job I did this year. You all made me feel appreciated and I loved that I taught all of your kids beyond the classroom and into their futures and homes. Thank you!
Hoot is scheduled for this Wednesday with the librarian. Those that were able to buy in will get to enjoy the show with her. We will finish the book this week before then. What a great book about kids making a difference in the world and helping to save an endangered species. It is hard and scary to stand up to bully adults, but this movie shows that it is possible if they just BELIEVE! :0)
In science, we will wrap up our animal studies by taking a more in depth look into some of the animals that we saw at the zoo and heard about in our Lead 21 studies.
Please note that there has been a time change in the awards assembly off to the right. Mr. English backed it up to ensure we have time for all awards to be given out. If your child is being honored by me, I will notify you with a text before then.
We start the annual character wiffle ball tournament at Bitterroot on Monday. Please make sure kids bring or wear tennis shoes all week. I will be watching all week for 2 kids that display the best character on and off the field. Sunscreen and hats are also needed all week.
Well, that about covers it.
