I know this word is scary and intimidating but we would really appreciate any help you can give the class. Here are some ideas where your inventiveness, athleticism, creativeness, and helpfulness will be inspiring to the kids:
ARTS/CRAFTS
GYM CLASS
MUSIC
SPORTS
INTERESTING HOBBY TO SHOW/ COLLECTION/ ADVENTURE/ CRAFT /
GOD MOMENT / etc
BAKING WITH THE KIDS
LUNCH PROGRAM
We want to expose the kids to lots of educational/extra curricular activities so any ideas please feel free to run them past us. You are as much a part of the class as the students...but YOU don't have to worry about being graded ;-)
Also, the more kids see their parents/relatives involved in school the more likely they will have a positive outlook towards education. They are ALWAYS WATCHING!!!
Saturday, October 27, 2007
2nd Quarter
Can you believe that the 2nd quarter of this 2007-2008 school year has begun? I encourage you to communicate daily with your child about what they did during the day and what projects/tests are coming up.
The assignment sheets they are using show a whole week and if there is any question about the completion of work have your child bring home their papers/books daily to show you. The page numbers on that particular day you are checking will be the same in the book that should be completed for turning in the next day.
History: index cards are regularly filled out to aid in studying important facts. Please encourage your child just to read through those cards and be able to define/identify the word/name on the card. One side will have a term and the back side will have more in depth information written to aid in studying.
Reading: THE SONG OF THE BROOK book should be read 20 minutes each night and they should be at least on chapter 8. This book will be used for their first book report so it is important that they comprehend and remember what they are reading.
Each night your child should be reading at least 20 minutes, preferably on something they enjoy. Magazines, newspaper, fiction, non-fiction, etc.
Language: Your child has been working on making their writings more descriptive. Their assignment due Monday (29Oct07) is to write a descriptive paragraph about the classroom. As the paragraph develops it should have descriptions using as many senses as possible. Sound, Touch, Taste, Sight, Smell
Science: The Science Project will be the focus till December.
Math: 3-digit subtraction and estimating have been the topics recently.
Bible: We have been talking about people that stand up for God...back in the Bible and today. Elijah and Elisha are the most recent studies.
We are looking into a field trip to the Bath Maritime Museum. It will correspond well with what we are covering in history.
If you have any ideas for field trips please share them with us.
Have a great weekend and week.
The assignment sheets they are using show a whole week and if there is any question about the completion of work have your child bring home their papers/books daily to show you. The page numbers on that particular day you are checking will be the same in the book that should be completed for turning in the next day.
History: index cards are regularly filled out to aid in studying important facts. Please encourage your child just to read through those cards and be able to define/identify the word/name on the card. One side will have a term and the back side will have more in depth information written to aid in studying.
Reading: THE SONG OF THE BROOK book should be read 20 minutes each night and they should be at least on chapter 8. This book will be used for their first book report so it is important that they comprehend and remember what they are reading.
Each night your child should be reading at least 20 minutes, preferably on something they enjoy. Magazines, newspaper, fiction, non-fiction, etc.
Language: Your child has been working on making their writings more descriptive. Their assignment due Monday (29Oct07) is to write a descriptive paragraph about the classroom. As the paragraph develops it should have descriptions using as many senses as possible. Sound, Touch, Taste, Sight, Smell
Science: The Science Project will be the focus till December.
Math: 3-digit subtraction and estimating have been the topics recently.
Bible: We have been talking about people that stand up for God...back in the Bible and today. Elijah and Elisha are the most recent studies.
We are looking into a field trip to the Bath Maritime Museum. It will correspond well with what we are covering in history.
If you have any ideas for field trips please share them with us.
Have a great weekend and week.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Harvest Party
The students are working towards earning a Harvest Party. Monday, Mrs. Harris went into depth again about the expectations of the 4th grade: respect, focus, following the rules, classwork, maturity, etc Each day that no one's name is on the board the class earns a letter towards the party. So far, as of today, they have an "H".
For the Harvest Party, we suggested baking some pies together, playing games, just fun stuff for half a day. If you can think of some suggestions or if your child has mentioned things they would like to do please share with us. We want it to be FUN!! We don't know the exact date because it depends on the behavior of the class so encourage them!
For the Harvest Party, we suggested baking some pies together, playing games, just fun stuff for half a day. If you can think of some suggestions or if your child has mentioned things they would like to do please share with us. We want it to be FUN!! We don't know the exact date because it depends on the behavior of the class so encourage them!
Science Fair Projects
The 4th grade will be participating in the first annual Science Fair at the school. It will be held the week before Christmas break. The students in our class have been put into teams and have had projects assigned. We decided that this would be a good way to encourage teamwork and also learn how to approach all the work that is needed in a scheduled manner to complete a science fair project.
The teams are as follows:
Team A
VIDEO GAME ADVANTAGE: What effect does playing video games have on reaction time?
Gabby Padilla
Gabe Boda
Noah Bergeron
Team B
UP ON THE ROOFTOP: What is the effect of the color of roofing on a house's temperature?
Annabelle Marcotte
Brianna Sturgis
John Fosset
Blake Horton
Team C
FAMILY FINGERPRINTS: What effect does heredity have on fingerprint characteristics?
Abby LeBlanc
Hanna Pullen
Noah Williamson
We will start this adventure tomorrow and with your support at home and the class time we shall devote these teams are going to do a GREAT JOB and learn A LOT!! I am encouraging the team members to be in contact with each other outside of school when needed if questions arise and if possible to get together as a group.
Each team has a project sheet and we will start discussing the 6 steps to the scientific method and how their project will be set up to show all the steps.
The teams are as follows:
Team A
VIDEO GAME ADVANTAGE: What effect does playing video games have on reaction time?
Gabby Padilla
Gabe Boda
Noah Bergeron
Team B
UP ON THE ROOFTOP: What is the effect of the color of roofing on a house's temperature?
Annabelle Marcotte
Brianna Sturgis
John Fosset
Blake Horton
Team C
FAMILY FINGERPRINTS: What effect does heredity have on fingerprint characteristics?
Abby LeBlanc
Hanna Pullen
Noah Williamson
We will start this adventure tomorrow and with your support at home and the class time we shall devote these teams are going to do a GREAT JOB and learn A LOT!! I am encouraging the team members to be in contact with each other outside of school when needed if questions arise and if possible to get together as a group.
Each team has a project sheet and we will start discussing the 6 steps to the scientific method and how their project will be set up to show all the steps.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Late Work/Correcting Errors/Take-Home Tests
The students are given back work on a regular basis to correct and return so that we know the concept has been understood. Many times the paper does not make it back to us and then it must be redone. Math is the class that this happens the most in. Please check with your child on how they are doing with their classwork and if they have corrections that need to be taken care of. Thanks!
We have also given some tests as take-home and have encouraged your child to ask for help if needed. Our goal is that the child understands what is being taught more than just pushing through material. A math and a language test was available to be taken home this past Tuesday and Wednesday, even if they finished it in class. No one took the math home. There was more participation on taking the language test home but I am wondering if you, the parent, was even asked to look over it with them.
On the right hand side of the classroom white board is an updated list of late work so that you can check it and the student is aware of what needs to be turned in.
THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO!!
We have also given some tests as take-home and have encouraged your child to ask for help if needed. Our goal is that the child understands what is being taught more than just pushing through material. A math and a language test was available to be taken home this past Tuesday and Wednesday, even if they finished it in class. No one took the math home. There was more participation on taking the language test home but I am wondering if you, the parent, was even asked to look over it with them.
On the right hand side of the classroom white board is an updated list of late work so that you can check it and the student is aware of what needs to be turned in.
THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO!!
Friday, October 12, 2007
Special Speaker Sensei Gary
On Wednesday, Oct 3rd, Sensei Gary was our speaker at chapel. He addressed the 4th, 5th, and 6th grades and his presentation centered on RESPECT, HONOR, INTEGRITY and VALUES. The children were riveted to what he was saying and seemed very taken by his Kempo Bedtime Story. If you have the time ask your child about what he shared. He gave an analogy concerning the relationship between a wolf, a sheep and a sheepdog comparing their traits to bullying behaviors, the person being bullied or just standing by watching, and a person who stands up for what is right and honorable. We will again invite Sensei Gary to speak because they really seem to get what he is saying and he really relates to the children with stories of his past. He also challenges the children to stand up for what is right and not be bystander when something wrong is happening either to them or to someone else. He gave them the correct manner to handle situations: address the offender and let them know it is wrong, tell a teacher or an adult, take it to the principal. It was an awesome presentation!!!
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