Reminders for December 18-20

Christmas is coming!  It is so exciting to have wonderful things to look forward to!

*Please remember to send your gift exchange gift by Tuesday, December 19.

*Wednesday, December 20, we have early dismissal at 11:30am.  This is also the last day of second quarter (report cards will be posted on January 5).

*When we return in January, we will begin participating in The Great Postcard Exchange with schools from all 50 states!  If you would be willing to supply some postcard stamps or some money towards purchasing Nebraska postcards, please let me know.  Thank you very much!

*For science, beginning in January, Mrs. Maxon asks that each student bring a 1/2 inch binder filled with wide-ruled paper.

*We will not have a newsletter over break, since we will return to a shorter week.

Newsletter for December 11-15

Photos from Hour of Code

We LOVED participating in the International Hour of Code - an initiative to encourage kids to try computer coding.  You can find more information and activities at code.org .  We also loved giving the school's new iPad cart a try - 16 new iPads teachers can use in their classroom!

NaNoWriMo - WOW!

We took our final word counts for National Novel Writing Month today.  As a class, our stories contain over 65,000 words!  Awesome!

Newsletter for December 4-8

It doesn't quite feel like December when we're enjoying these pleasant temperatures outside!

We'll only be doing online orders for Scholastic Books this month.  Please place your order at https://orders.scholastic.com/GKXXB by December 6.  Thank you!

Newsletter for November 27 - December 1

Enjoy these photos from our "Breakout" activity to Save the Turkey!

4th Grade Christmas Gift Exchange

News for November 20-21

We have a short week, only two days - then Thanksgiving Break!  So, no newsletter this week, but here are a couple of notes instead:

*No spelling or memory next week!

*There will be a newsletter next Tuesday, November 21, that will include information (like spelling and memory work) for the week after Thanksgiving.

*The quiz over the southeast region states and capitals will be on Tuesday, November 28.

*I'm encouraging all students to read part of their NaNoWriMo novel to a friend or relative over the break.  It's great for them to have an audience and get positive feedback!

*We had a great time at the Joslyn yesterday!  Enjoy a few photos and a video from the art-making part of our field trip:

*Have a Blessed Thanksgiving!

Newsletter for November 13-17

***If anyone wanted to place a Scholastic Book Order, but hasn't yet, you can order online through tomorrow, November 11.  Use this link: https://orders.scholastic.com/GKXXB ***

Having fun at recess!

Putting together snack mix for the Veterans.

Going through the Northeast Taste-Testing Line!

Checking out the desserts - yum!

"Look, Mom!  I'm eating vegetables!"

We all gave the Northeast Taste-Testing two thumbs up!

Newsletter for November 6-10

October 30 - November 3

Ready or not, here comes November!
 

Challenge Words

Oops!  I posted the newsletter without the additional "starred"/challenge words that some students need.  The challenge words for Lesson 9 (test on October 27) are:

escaped
celery
squeaked
bleachers
jersey

I assume most students will have completed their weekly spelling homework before seeing this, so please do not worry about them for that assignment.  Thanks for your understanding!

Newsletter for October 23-27

Newsletter for October 16-18

Be sure to check out Mrs. Kuntz's STEM blog http://stemca.blogspot.com which, this week, features 4th grade!

Newsletter for October 9-13

Enjoy your 3-day weekend!

Newsletter for October 2-5

*On Monday, we welcome a new student, Kyra, to our class!

*Remember, Tuesday, October 3, and Thursday, October 5, dismissal is at 2:10pm because of Parent-Teacher Conferences.

*No School on Friday, October 6!

Foil Sculptures

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Newsletter for September 25-29

Giganto Nebraska Map

This week, we got to spend some time with a "Giganto Nebraska Map".  We are able to borrow this map from the Geography Educators of Nebraska group that owns five of these maps to share with teachers all across the state.  It was a really awesome experience!

Ask your child:
How many counties are in Nebraska?
What are some of the reasons Nebraska counties got their names?
What county is big enough for the state of Connecticut to fit inside it?
What did you learn about rivers in Nebraska?

Newsletter for September 18-22

We thoroughly enjoyed the warm weather - lots of great outdoor recesses this week!

Here are some photos from our foil sculptures in art:

Book Report

Here are copies of the handouts for our upcoming book report!

Newsletter for September 11-15

Quick note: there was a misprint in last week's newsletter!  Students were only required to learn the Old Testament books of the Bible from Genesis to Job.  This week, students should memorize Genesis to Malachi!  A few students chose to recite the entire Old Testament, so they will not need to recite it again this week (I will email those parents).

Newsletter for September 5-8

Notes and Photos

*Current grades are posted to Sycamore!  You are welcome to log in and see how your child is doing.

*If you'd like to place a Scholastic Book Order online, here's the link: https://orders.scholastic.com/GKXXB  You may also fill out the flyer order forms and return them to school with cash or a check.

Eclipse Photos:

Using our viewing masks!

Haley took advantage of her viewing glasses on the bus ride home!

Newsletter for August 28 - September 1

Photos from Week #1

Enjoy these pictures from some of our first week activities: Get-to-Know-You-Squares and our classroom Photo Booth!