Today was our first day in the science lab and it was a lot of fun!!! The kids can take you on their groups’ wikis to show you what they set up today in their terrariums! Students who had ipads, tablets, ipod touches, or iphones used them to take pictures and videos to post on their pages. These tools are welcome if your family can come to an agreement of how they will be used in class. Many of the kids want to bring in tools. I recommend creating a family contract if you allow your child to bring in one of these tools! Feel free to send me a copy of the contract so I can help enforce it!
In addition to visiting the science lab for our first Ecosystems lesson, we had time for our novel, math, Eng. Tech, Engage, and time for our current project with Mrs. Truesdell. It was a great day!!!

We have won the choice hour challenge!!! Your child is bringing home a movie permission slip to join us for the movie reward on the 27th!!!

We are in need of one more chaperone for Friday’s field trip! Please let me know if you can attend! We would appreciate your help!

Parents, please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

IT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR CHILD TO BRING SHARPENED PENCILS TO SCHOOL EACH DAY! PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR CHILD WITH A PERSONAL PENCIL SHARPENER TO KEEP IN HIS/HER BINDER!!!

It is so important that your child complete his/her reading homework each night! It is the number one way for your child to improve! Please have your child take some time to read out loud to you. They also love hearing you read and you are a great model for them!
*Don't forget to keep track of your minutes for Reading to the Superbowl!!!!!!!
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: Take online timed multiplication quiz on 5 (Remember, you will want to practice BEFORE logging in and taking the online quiz.)
Finish JP 118 that we started in class
HL 5.9

4th Grade Math: Today’s homework is JP 135-136 and a traditional multiplication packet with 16 problems to complete using the traditional method. There is NO study link today! We also have 30 minutes of IXL due tomorrow. I want you to focus on the multiplication skills (D1-D18) during that half hour. If you finish all of them, you can move on to any skills you choose! Our Unit 5 test will be on Wednesday the 18th!

Language Arts: Ask your child what is happening in our novel, “Sign of the Beaver,” so far! It is a fantastic book! We only have 6 short chapters left! We have a pargraph practice assignment due on the 23rd!

Cursive: We are working hard in class!

Spelling: Online assignments need to be completed by Friday, January 20th and the test will be that day as well!

Social Studies: We will have a quick quiz on Chapter 3 tomorrow. Your child brought home a review to help him/her study for that quiz!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Thrilling Thursday!!!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
2nd Marking Period
Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM on Tuesdays and Thursdays!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!