We packed in quite a bit this week! We finished our chapter book "Joshua's Song" and are enjoying reading "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever". In math, we are delving deeper into decimals. We've begun studying the southeast region in social studies, and we learned about Old Testament prophecies of Jesus's birth in religion.
I am not posting an official newsletter for our short week, but here are a few reminders:
*Our quiz over the southeast states and capitals will be on Monday, December 19. We have reviewed in class, and students should have flashcards and maps to study from as well.
*Your child should bring his or her gift exchange gift by Tuesday, December 20.
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Stay warm!
Friday, December 16, 2016
Friday, December 9, 2016
Newsletter for December 12-16
One of the neatest things we did this week was participating in "The Hour of Code". We used coding tutorials from www.code.org to learn about computer programing. The students learned so much! I loved watching them improve problem-solving skills, work together, and be creative as they learned a new skill. Be sure to ask your child about it! Here are a few photos:
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Friday, December 2, 2016
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Friday, November 18, 2016
Notes for a Short Week!
This past week seemed to fly by! In math, we played some Zang! - a multiplication card game. We continued to work on NaNoWriMo and learn about the northeast region. We participated in a paper-free day on Wednesday, and yesterday, we had a great field trip to the Joslyn Art Museum - ask your child to show you the "parfleche" they made.
With only two days next week, we will not have spelling or memory. On Tuesday, I will post a newsletter with spelling words and memory for the week after Thanksgiving. Also, on Monday, I will send home information on our Christmas gift exchange.
Stay warm this weekend!
With only two days next week, we will not have spelling or memory. On Tuesday, I will post a newsletter with spelling words and memory for the week after Thanksgiving. Also, on Monday, I will send home information on our Christmas gift exchange.
Stay warm this weekend!
Friday, November 11, 2016
Newsletter for November 14-18
NEWSLETTER
Check out this Veterans Day Chapel highlight video! Thanks to Mrs. Cooksey for taking photos and putting this video together. We are also thankful for all the help from Mr. Domsch and Mrs. Merten.
And, enjoy a few photos of the class designing disguises to help protect turkeys!
Check out this Veterans Day Chapel highlight video! Thanks to Mrs. Cooksey for taking photos and putting this video together. We are also thankful for all the help from Mr. Domsch and Mrs. Merten.
And, enjoy a few photos of the class designing disguises to help protect turkeys!
Friday, November 4, 2016
Saturday, October 29, 2016
Friday, October 21, 2016
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Special Thanks!
I am so thankful that our staff got to attend the National Lutheran Educators Association Convocation! During those days in Michigan last week, it was wonderful to worship, learn, and fellowship with Lutheran teachers from around the world.
Already this week, I have been able to share some new resources with our class. I got a new book, "Icky Sticky, Hairy Scary Bible Stories", which had poems about the 10 Plagues. The 4th graders are excited to hear more poems from this book throughout the year. I also attended a session where I learned how to use some of our Sketchnoting techniques to create visual faith tools.
I am especially thankful to our PALS leadership and parental support! Your fundraising efforts made this trip possible. I was truly blessed to participate and grow as a Lutheran teacher! I hope that in three years, our staff will be able to attend again.
Already this week, I have been able to share some new resources with our class. I got a new book, "Icky Sticky, Hairy Scary Bible Stories", which had poems about the 10 Plagues. The 4th graders are excited to hear more poems from this book throughout the year. I also attended a session where I learned how to use some of our Sketchnoting techniques to create visual faith tools.
I am especially thankful to our PALS leadership and parental support! Your fundraising efforts made this trip possible. I was truly blessed to participate and grow as a Lutheran teacher! I hope that in three years, our staff will be able to attend again.
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| Here we are enjoying the photo booth from Lutheran Hour Ministries. They have some great resources to help our students support mission work around the world. |
Monday, October 17, 2016
Newsletter for October 17-21
Since the newsletter was not posted until today, students were given class time to work on their weekly spelling homework.
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Thursday, October 6, 2016
Week in Review
I am so thankful for the opportunity to meet
with all families during our parent-teacher conferences. Your insight and our partnership are so
valuable to your child’s education!
This week in math, we explored measurement and perimeter. In religion, we are watching clips from "The Prince of Egypt" to help us discuss events in the life of Moses and the story of the Exodus. We also learned how to use the digital tool, Padlet. And, we loved seeing the Omaha Symphony on Wednesday!
*With next week only having two days, I am not posting a newsletter. We will not have spelling or memory for our short week.
This week in math, we explored measurement and perimeter. In religion, we are watching clips from "The Prince of Egypt" to help us discuss events in the life of Moses and the story of the Exodus. We also learned how to use the digital tool, Padlet. And, we loved seeing the Omaha Symphony on Wednesday!
*With next week only having two days, I am not posting a newsletter. We will not have spelling or memory for our short week.
Friday, September 30, 2016
Friday, September 23, 2016
Newsletter for September 26-30
We had an absolutely fabulous time at the Plum Creek Literacy Festival in Seward. I hope your
children are excited to share about all of their experiences. Ask them if they can tell you why author, Linda Sue Park, told us to "Stop the Stupid"!
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Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Friday's Field Trip
This information was also emailed to parents:
Our class is very excited for Friday's field trip to the Plum Creek Literacy Festival in Seward! Along with other activities, our group will see presentations by Linda Sue Park (a Newbury Award winning author) and Brian Floca (a Caldecott winning illustrator). For more information about their books, you can visit their websites: http://www.lindasuepark.com and http://brianfloca.com .
Field Trip Reminders:
*Students should wear regular school uniform items.
*Students need to bring their own sack lunch and drink.
*Students should bring their own bag for their items. I'd recommend a small bag, like a "string backpack" that is easy to carry around.
***Students should arrive at school BY 7:30am - the bus leaves at 7:45am!***
*We will return to school by 3:30pm for regular dismissal.
If you don't already, you may want to follow our class Twitter account: https://twitter.com/4senechal or @4senechal . I will post photos during our day!
Remember to check our classroom blog: www.senechal4snoopy@blogspot.com for our weekly newsletter and other class information.
Friday, September 16, 2016
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Friday, September 9, 2016
Newsletter for September 12-16
Thank you all for the special welcome-back gifts and treats! We appreciate your generosity and thoughtfulness so much. Woodensky, Ruth, Mr. Senechal, and I are enjoying the big Snoopy cookie!
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Thursday, September 8, 2016
Friday, September 2, 2016
Newsletter for September 6-9
I am excited that when we return to school after a nice, 3-day weekend, I'll be back at school with your children. It has been such a blessing to be at home with Woodensky and Ruth!
A very special thank you to Mrs. Handke! She has done a fabulous job of getting the year started with our class. I know the students have been in good hands.
In class this week, the students read about some of our National Parks. We are celebrating 100 years of the National Park Service. Check out this link with details about how 4th grade students can get FREE National Park passes: https://www.nps.gov/kids/features/2015/everyKid.cfm .
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A very special thank you to Mrs. Handke! She has done a fabulous job of getting the year started with our class. I know the students have been in good hands.
In class this week, the students read about some of our National Parks. We are celebrating 100 years of the National Park Service. Check out this link with details about how 4th grade students can get FREE National Park passes: https://www.nps.gov/kids/features/2015/everyKid.cfm .
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Thursday, September 1, 2016
Test Post
Hello! If you have subscribed to this blog, and got a notification of this new post, would you please respond in the comments or send a quick email to Mrs. Senechal? Thank you for helping me test this out!
Friday, August 26, 2016
Newsletter for the week of August 29 - September 2
Wow! It was so unusual to have "no school" in August! I suppose it would have been even more wild if it had been a snow day in August! I hope you were able to enjoy the unexpected day away from school.
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Sunday, August 21, 2016
Newsletter for week of August 22-26
4th Grade Families,
I apologize that I did not get our first newsletter of the year posted on time! Normally, the weekly newsletter will be posted on our blog on Fridays.
Here's the link: NEWSLETTER
I apologize that I did not get our first newsletter of the year posted on time! Normally, the weekly newsletter will be posted on our blog on Fridays.
Here's the link: NEWSLETTER
Monday, August 15, 2016
Share about your Summer!
I had a wonderful and exciting summer:
Bringing our children, Woodensky and Ruth, home from Haiti:
Attending my youngest brother's wedding in Colorado:
In the comment section of this post, parents please help your students share a special memory from their summer!
Bringing our children, Woodensky and Ruth, home from Haiti:
Attending my youngest brother's wedding in Colorado:
In the comment section of this post, parents please help your students share a special memory from their summer!
Memory Work
Students will receive a green copy of this packet: Memory Work . Each Friday's newsletter (posted on this blog) will tell them which verse or passage to study for the upcoming week. Memory work is due weekly on Thursdays.
Important Information!
I look forward to seeing many of you at school for our Back-to-School Night!
Here is a digital copy of the "Family Take-Home Pack" that you picked up: Family Take-Home Pack
Here is a copy of our class schedule: 4th Grade Daily Schedule
Here is a digital copy of the "Family Take-Home Pack" that you picked up: Family Take-Home Pack
Here is a copy of our class schedule: 4th Grade Daily Schedule
Monday, July 11, 2016
Mrs. Senechal is excited!
Wow! I am thrilled to share that after three years in the adoption process, we will bringing our children home! On July 15, we leave for Haiti to pick up Woodensky, age 4, and Ruth, age 2. We are so thankful for the prayers and support from our school families.
Finding Information
Looking for other information about 4th grade? Currently, you can go to: https://sites.google.com/a/concordiaomaha.org/4senechal/ to find additional links to websites that are helpful to fourth grade students and their families. All information on that site will eventually be transitioned to this blog.
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Welcome to the new 4th grade blog!
I hope all of you are enjoying a wonderful start to your summer break! I got to spend Memorial Day weekend in Minnesota with my sister and her family - it was great! The first week in June, I was in Fremont attending a workshop on the "Student Atlas of Nebraska". I will have lots of great new tools for teaching Nebraska History! I also enjoyed seeing lots of former and future students while helping the girls basketball camp.
As you begin to browse through this blog, I hope you will find it to be an excellent resource for 4th grade students and parents. This summer, I will share some fun learning links! During the school year, you will find classroom information and photos and videos to share our learning experiences.
As you begin to browse through this blog, I hope you will find it to be an excellent resource for 4th grade students and parents. This summer, I will share some fun learning links! During the school year, you will find classroom information and photos and videos to share our learning experiences.
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