Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Howdy, Partner!

Dear Parents,

Thank you so much for the beautiful cards, yummy treats, and gift cards that you showered me with this week.  I am so blessed to work in this community. You all made me feel very special.


TEXAS DAY:
The wranglers have some delicious chili recipes selected for our annual chili cook-off next week.  Please send in all nonperishable items on Monday. If you are sending in a kitchen utensil, please label it so it can be returned to you.  All perishable items need to come to school on Thursday. All meat and beans need to be pre-cooked, and all veggies need to be pre-chopped.


FAMOUS TEXANS:
Students received information about the Famous Texans project on Thursday.  All research is to be complete by Friday, May 4th, and the final product is due Thursday, May 10th.  I have included a few examples of past projects for your child to view for ideas.






FROM COACH BARNARD:
All 4th grade students who signed up for safety patrol will begin training on Tuesday, May 1st.  The 4th graders will train for a couple of weeks with current 5th grade Safety Patrol before taking over full time for the remainder of the school year.


Each student will serve in the morning and afternoon.  Please arrive at 7:05am on Tuesday May 1st sot the students can meet their 5th grade trainers.  Morning start time is at 7:20 and ends at 7:38. They will then have from 7:38 to 7:40 to make it back to class for morning routines.  Afternoon start time is at 2:55 and ends at 3:05. All walkers and bike riders will be allowed to leave after duty is over. Those who are being picked up by car will wait with Coach inside the school building by the doors nearest to the cafeteria.  Those who are not picked up by 3:10 will be sent to the office to call home.


Safety Patrol duties include opening the car doors in the drop-off line and greeting each student in the mornings and  loading the cars and saying “have a great day” in the afternoon. We are modeling important skills such as arriving on time for duty, being courteous to our fellow students and parents, and promoting safety for our school.


Thanks,
Coach


UNITS OF STUDY
Reading: Complete Newbery Literature Study
Spelling: Week 19
Writing: Personal Narrative
Math: Personal Finance
Social Studies: Famous Texan and Texas Day


UPCOMING DATES
May 3 - Texas Day
May 14 - STAAR Math
May 15 - STAAR Reading
May 17 - Showcase (7:20am to 7:45am)
May 18 - Robo Lab
May 22 - Field Day
May 25 - Pancake Class Party (8:00am)
May 28 - Memorial Day holiday
May 29 - Last day of school


Have a fantastic weekend!

Kelly

Friday, April 20, 2018

We Have a Spring in Our Step!

Dear Parents,

Wow!  Another week in the books!  Our class has mastered area and perimeter, and we are enjoying our Newbery books.  Students have been inspired by the authors Amy Rosenthal and Tim Lichtenheld to write their own version of The OK Book.  Lastly, we have learned about life cycles of plants and animals.

4th GRADE SHOWCASE:
Please mark your calendars for May 17th.  Our Showcase will being at 7:20am and end at 7:45am.  Students will lead this activity. Please purchase a stiff, white 22 x 28 poster board (not foam board) by April 25th for one of our Showcase projects.  Thank you!

VOLUNTEER LUNCHEON:
Mark your calendars for the CCE Volunteer Breakfast on May 7th from 7:10 - 8:00 in the library.  If you have volunteered at CCE this school year, please join the fourth grade teachers for breakfast on us!

CHILI COOK-OFF:
Please look for the blue sheet in Tuesday’s folder explaining your child’s responsibilities for our annual Chili Cook-off.  A chili recipe from home is due on April 27th. Yee-haw, Y’all!

UPCOMING DATES
May 3 - Texas Day
May 14 - STAAR Math
May 15 - STAAR Reading
May 17 - Showcase (7:20 - 7:45)
May 18 - Robo Lab
May 22 - Field Day
May 25 - Pancake Class Party at 8:00am

UNITS OF STUDY
Reading - Newbery Award Literature Study
Spelling - Unit 19
Writing - The OK Book
Math - Place Value
Science - Life Cycles

Thank you for reading this newsletter each week.  It is important we connect school and home. Enjoy these beautiful spring days!

Kelly

Friday, April 6, 2018

CWA Has Docked, and We are Ready to SHINE!



Dear Parents,

We have had a fun filled week of writing and topped it off with a field trip.  Students have honed their writing and are ready to shine on the STAAR test. A special thank you to the room moms for providing the daily snacks.  The Meadows Center field trip is always a favorite for the students. Be sure to ask your child which part they liked the most- my bet is the glass bottom boat!





STAAR SNACKS
The 4th grade Homeroom moms will be providing snacks for test day.  Your child is welcome to bring additional snacks. We do ask that all snacks are dry and nutritious.  We also ask that you do not send snacks like Cheetos, Doritos, etc. due to the orange coating. Messy fingers mean messy answer documents.

Upcoming Dates
April 10th - Writing STAAR

Units of Study
Reading: Newbery Award Literature Unit
Spelling: Unit 16
Writing: OK Book
Math: Metric Conversions
Science: Inherited and Learned Behaviors

Have a fabulous weekend,

​Kelly