Hi there.
Field trip is Thursday (in two days) for sure! Rain or shine, we will go.
Tomorrow afternoon, the kids will watch the movie Hoot in the library. This book was read aloud to them and fits perfectly with our animal unit and our save the environment studies. Kids will be offered concession snacks to buy with their fake money. They may NOT bring their own. I still have kids that have NOT bought into the movie. They will stay back with me and do an alternate assignment related to the topic. Is this your child??? Ask them. Write YES or NO in the planner as to if your child has bought in and will be joining us in the movie.
Grades are becoming final throughout the week. If you would like to view them earlier than the report card, please see online version. Note that I am not completely done with them, and won't be until next Monday. There are still grades to be added.
Report cards will be handed out as the kids leave school next Friday (last day), which is a half day. I am not allowed to give them out early. If you are going to be gone, you will need to pick them up int he office after the last day of school from Mrs. Zimmerman. I would call first, as she may not have regular school hours on those days.
The Subway extra bonus buy in has been changed to pizza at school due to time limits. The kids agreed that pizza, pop, and a DQ treat is a better option. Therefore, we will NOT be leaving campus. If your child is included in this special reward, they brought home a permission slip yesterday and bought in for $2000. They had to have at least $3000 to even be considered! Way to go!!!!
Next Friday, is our bike field trip to Hawthorne Park. Please make sure their bikes and helmets are in working order by then. Students that had extra bikes stood up in class the other day so if your child doesn't have a bike or a working bike, they know who to meet up with. It is THEIR responsibility. If they do not have a bike that day, they will be sent to an alternate placement for the day. Call me if you have questions please.
Have a wonderful evening.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Monday, May 20, 2013
Field Trip Moved to Thursday!
Hi there. Just a few things to report today.
1. Wiffle ball is a riot! Love watching these kids have fun. They are showing some great sportsmanship out on the field. It was a little windy this afternoon, which makes wiffle ball all sorts of fun as you can imagine! :0) Bring shoes tomorrow for more fun!
2. The Grewell Ranch has been moved from tomorrow to THIS THURSDAY! If your child has not bought in or does not have my permission to attend, they will receive a note on Wednesday for you to sign. I am hoping everyone gets to go!
3. Tonight's homework is to play outside and to scrub their wiffle ball number off their hand as much as possible tonight.
That about sums it up. Have a great night!
1. Wiffle ball is a riot! Love watching these kids have fun. They are showing some great sportsmanship out on the field. It was a little windy this afternoon, which makes wiffle ball all sorts of fun as you can imagine! :0) Bring shoes tomorrow for more fun!
2. The Grewell Ranch has been moved from tomorrow to THIS THURSDAY! If your child has not bought in or does not have my permission to attend, they will receive a note on Wednesday for you to sign. I am hoping everyone gets to go!
3. Tonight's homework is to play outside and to scrub their wiffle ball number off their hand as much as possible tonight.
That about sums it up. Have a great night!
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Wiffle Ball All Week!
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.
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.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Metric Olympics Tomorrow!
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Hi there. Field day was a hit. Ask your child what their favorite event was. If they can tell you, write FIELD DAY in the planner for $20 tomorrow.
Tomorrow we will be joining Mrs. Hankin's class for metric olympics. We are in need of some objects. If you have a pool noodle or a carpenter tape measure and feel ok letting us borrow it, could you please send it in with your kiddo tomorrow. I will pay $100 for each object. Please wear sunscreen and closed shoes again tomorrow. If it rains, we will delay it.
Tomorrow is the LAST day to do parent letters to Ms. Erickson for kids to earn the $500 reward. Please let me know how your child has changed due to being in my class. What did you like? Like changed? Whatever. :0) Thanks for these.
It is official. I am moving to Arrowhead Elementary School. I will still teach 4th grade, and Mrs. Hankins and I are already planning joint field trips. :0) I am excited to start a new adventure, however I am already missing everyone here and I haven't even left yet. It is a double edge sword.
Enjoy the Pompey's Pillar Smilebox. What a fun trip!
Well, that about covers it.
Have a great, great night!
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Fun, fun day!
What a perfect day with perfect weather! Pompey's Pillar was a blast. The kids were sooooo well behaved. We received compliments again from the Pillar staff and bus driver. You have no idea how that makes me feel! Well done 4th grade.
There are a ton of pictures to post. I will create the smilebox and post it tomorrow. BUT...ask your child how many steps there were up to the top of the pillar. Write their answer in the planner for a $20 bonus tomorrow. Also, ask your child to show you at least three signs used by American Indians. If they can, write SIGN in the planner for another $20. AND....ask your child why dogs go around sniffing other dog's behinds all the time. This is a question I never knew the answer to and always wondered. Have the kids retell the story of the coyotes and find out. If they can tell you, write the word DOG in the planner for yet another $20.
Tomorrow is field day. Please make sure kiddos have tennis shoes, sunscreen, hats, and colored shirts (no white) on. We are in the afternoon so it will be toasty enough to get a sunburn. Water bottles help too. Please label them so they won't get lost.
That about covers it. Have a wonderful night!
There are a ton of pictures to post. I will create the smilebox and post it tomorrow. BUT...ask your child how many steps there were up to the top of the pillar. Write their answer in the planner for a $20 bonus tomorrow. Also, ask your child to show you at least three signs used by American Indians. If they can, write SIGN in the planner for another $20. AND....ask your child why dogs go around sniffing other dog's behinds all the time. This is a question I never knew the answer to and always wondered. Have the kids retell the story of the coyotes and find out. If they can tell you, write the word DOG in the planner for yet another $20.
Tomorrow is field day. Please make sure kiddos have tennis shoes, sunscreen, hats, and colored shirts (no white) on. We are in the afternoon so it will be toasty enough to get a sunburn. Water bottles help too. Please label them so they won't get lost.
That about covers it. Have a wonderful night!
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Field Trip Tomorrow
Hello there.
Great day today. Kids were great for Mrs. Gleason.
The movie was superb. It was awesome to see the kids all tuck their arms in their shirts after the show and see what it was like for Bethany to only have one arm. They weren't making fun, but rather having genuine empathy for her. That is what character is all about. Ask your child what strategies Bethany used to still reach her goal of becoming a professional surfer. If they can tell you, write SOUL SURFER in the planner for $20.
Tomorrow is Pompey's Pillar Trip. We leave right away and will be back by 2:15. It is supposed to be in the 70s tomorrow. I advised kids to wear long pants due to ticks but it is up to them. Shorts are fine. Tennis shoes, water bottle, hat, and sunscreen are a must though. Please apply sunscreen at home. Electronics may be brought on the bus. It is about a 30 minute bus ride out there. Don't forget those sack lunches please. We will NOT have a cooler.
A HUGE thank you to Austin for reminding me to put the summer birthday's off to the side. I will do that right now.
Have a wonderful night!
Great day today. Kids were great for Mrs. Gleason.
The movie was superb. It was awesome to see the kids all tuck their arms in their shirts after the show and see what it was like for Bethany to only have one arm. They weren't making fun, but rather having genuine empathy for her. That is what character is all about. Ask your child what strategies Bethany used to still reach her goal of becoming a professional surfer. If they can tell you, write SOUL SURFER in the planner for $20.
Tomorrow is Pompey's Pillar Trip. We leave right away and will be back by 2:15. It is supposed to be in the 70s tomorrow. I advised kids to wear long pants due to ticks but it is up to them. Shorts are fine. Tennis shoes, water bottle, hat, and sunscreen are a must though. Please apply sunscreen at home. Electronics may be brought on the bus. It is about a 30 minute bus ride out there. Don't forget those sack lunches please. We will NOT have a cooler.
A HUGE thank you to Austin for reminding me to put the summer birthday's off to the side. I will do that right now.
Have a wonderful night!
Monday, May 13, 2013
Happy Birthday Natalie!
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Last week, I assigned the summer birthday students with a day to bring in treats if they want to. I have posted it off to the right as well. It is totally optional.
Tomorrow is Soul Surfer movie day!!!! We will start it after lunch. I will be gone in the morning, but back in time to watch the movie too! Please feel free to continue to bring in concession stand snacks. We still have two movies after this one. :0)
Homework tonight is to play outside for 30 minutes. :0)
Wednesday is our Pompey trip. Tomorrow, I will send home a slip with those that do NOT have my permission to go with us. There have been quite a few kiddos that have decided that the year has ended already and that they can just guess their way through the work that goes along with the field trips. We all need to finish up strong. We have a lot of important learning left to do. They know who they possibly are. I have talked to them about proving that they are future fifth graders.
Mrs. Buss is looking for some parent volunteers to work some stations at her morning primary field day. She is fine for ours in the afternoon, but if you could help man a station in the morning that would sure be awesome. Please call the office and ask for her or email her at bussa@billingsschools.org if you can help out. Thanks!
Above is the slideshow from our talent show, minus one. We have to redo Alexis's. What a group of talented kids!
My reading class had a taste of what Charlotte's life is like in reading class today. Ask them what is up with the picture above. If they can tell you, write FREEDOM in the planner for $20 tomorrow.
I think that about covers it.
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