Mrs. Fiete's 4th Grade Class

Happy Valentines Day!

2012-02-14T12:41:00.001-08:00

Here's tonight's homework:

Study Link 8.6 due tomorrow
Reading Log due Thursday
Spelling Packet due Friday

Upcoming tests/events:

Reading, Spelling, Morning Work Quiz and Math test Friday
Brown Bonanza Friday
Field Trip permission slip due 2/29
Yearbook forms due 2/29
Book Orders due 2/24

Freaky Friday

2012-02-10T12:34:00.000-08:00

on Monday bring graded papers with compliments on them. We have a book order due on feburay24Th. Have a great weekend!

Wacky Wednssday

2012-02-08T11:42:00.000-08:00

Tonight for homework we have study link 8.3and reading workbook page 90. We also have spelling packet due on Friday and our Reading log is due tomorrow. Have a great day!

Marvoulas Monday

2012-02-06T12:34:00.000-08:00

Today for homework we have study link and an English paper . We got our spelling list today and reading log also we got our spelling packet. Have a great day!

Terrrfic Tuesday

2012-01-31T12:27:00.000-08:00

Today in math we did a math pretest. So that means we will not have a study link tonight but we do have a alaps time problem. We have an English page do to tonight.We have reading log due Thursday and spelling packets are due on Friday.

Wacky wednasday

2012-01-25T11:59:00.000-08:00

Today in writing we shared our stories about going grocie shopping. Tonight for homework we have math study link7.8. We also have revision decision paper. Also we have we have reading log due tomorrow. Have a great day!

Monday

2012-01-23T12:31:00.000-08:00

Tonight for homework we have study link 7.5 and study link 7.6.On Friday we have spelling packet due. On Thursday we have reading log due.
Have a great day!

Terrific Thursday

2012-01-19T12:30:00.000-08:00

Today we did reading stations and in math we learned about probability. Tonight for homework we have similes and metaphor pages. We also have reading book page and study links.

Tuesday's Gone with the Wind....

2012-01-17T12:40:00.000-08:00

Today was a great day! The ISTEP lady, Mrs. Smith, came and gave students tips on how to get a good score on ISTEP. In social studies, we learned more about the Civil War. In Science, we talked about resources: renewable and non renewable.

Homework:

Reading Log due Thursday
Spelling Packet due Friday
Study Link 7.2 due tomorrow (SHOW ALL WORK!)
Math Quiz tomorrow over "fraction of"problems
Reading Test Friday
Spelling Test Friday
Science open book and/or open note test Thursday
Book orders due 1/27/12
Acceptable Use Policy Form due 1/27/12

Thrilling Thursday

2012-01-12T12:31:00.000-08:00

Hello Today in class we did reading stations and in Social Studies we did a Social Studies test. Tonight for homework we have spelling packet due tom. We also have study link 7.1. Our biography reports are due tom.

Taco Tuesday

2012-01-10T12:27:00.000-08:00

Hi! Math review, reading log, spelling packet, math test, Soc. Studies test. Have a great day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Maniac Monday

2012-01-09T12:30:00.000-08:00

Hi! Today for homework study link 6.10, Everest test tom., bio. drafts due Fri., reading log

Thrilling Thursday

2012-01-05T12:31:00.000-08:00

Hi! Read Everest, reading page 68, study link 6.9, spelling packet. Have a great day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wonderful Wedensday

2012-01-04T12:00:00.000-08:00

Read Everest, reading log, reading book pg 416?#3 study link 6.8, speling packt

Taco Tuesday

2012-01-03T12:33:00.000-08:00

Study link 6.7, reading log, read Everest by next Tues

Thrilling Thursday

2011-12-15T12:31:00.000-08:00

Hello! Today in class we had a reading test. For homework we have questions 1-5 read to ch. 12. Have a great day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wacky Wednesday

2011-12-14T11:56:00.000-08:00

Hello! For homework, read ch 9-10 in Everest, 6-10 Everest ?s. Have a great day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Taco Tuesday

2011-12-13T12:33:00.000-08:00

Hello! Today in class we did math dibbles. For homework we read ch 6-8, mucic program tonight,6:30. Have a great day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Maniac Monday

2011-12-12T12:24:00.000-08:00

Hello! Today we had a cutie science. For homework we have to read ch. 1-5, social studies, science, English, music program tom. Have a great day!!!!!!!!!!

Thrilling Thursday

2011-12-08T12:26:00.000-08:00

Today in class we did social studies facts and main ideas. For homework we have study link 6.5, spelling pkt due tom, and finish morning work boxes. Have a great day!!!!!!!!!!

Wacky Wednesday

2011-12-07T11:44:00.000-08:00

Today we finesed reading our story. For homework we have study link 6.4, reading wbk pgs 64 and 65, reading log due tom., morning work Mon-Weds due tom., and spelling packet due Fri. Have a super day!

Taco Tuesday

2011-12-06T12:31:00.000-08:00

Good afternoon!! Today in class we did more English questions. For homework we have study link 6.3, write 15 ?s about school life,reading log due Friday.Have a great day!!!

Maniac Monday

2011-12-05T12:34:00.000-08:00

Today in class we did English questions. For homework we have a social studies wksht, finish writing draft, and reading log due Thursday. Thats all have a great day!

Fantastic Friday

2011-12-02T12:35:00.000-08:00

Hello fellow friends! Today we watched Bill Nye on the water cycle and we had some popsicles for our Friday celebration and for being good to our substitute. We have no homework but have a wonderful weekend!

Thrilling Thursday

2011-12-01T12:29:00.000-08:00

Hello fellow friends! Today in school we got to see a special guest on recycling. For homework we have study link 6.1, all science projects due tomorrow, and spelling packets due tomorrow. Have a wonderful December day!

Oragami Wreaths

2011-12-01T10:10:00.000-08:00

The kids learned how to make these in class today with Mrs. Sieferman from Hendricks County Solid Waste! It's a great way to use small strips of leftover wrapping paper or wallpaper!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdlIIZEUUIY

Enjoy!

Wacky Wednesday

2011-11-30T12:06:00.000-08:00

Hello folks! Today in class we took a math test, we took our acuity test on math, and watched Bill Nye on erosion. Now homework reading workbook page 60 and 61, reading log due tomorrow, and all science projects due Friday. That's all have a great snowy day!

Taco Tuesday

2011-11-29T12:29:00.000-08:00

Hello fellow friends,today in Mrs.Fiete's class we studied for our math test, and watched Bill Nye about atmosphere. Now for homework we have a reading log due Thursday, study for math test, and all science projects due Friday. That's all folks have a great day!

Manic Monday

2011-11-07T12:39:00.001-08:00

It was a crazy afternoon-- getting out of the classroom after Mrs. Patterson's awesome poetry lesson! Here are tonight's assignments and reminders:

Reading Log due Thursday -- don't forget to complete BOTH parts!
Study Link 5.1 due tomorrow
Social Studies Chapter 6, Lesson 3 worksheet due tomorrow
Finish English pg 92 and 93 #1-33 if not done
Spelling Test Friday
Reading Test Friday
Social Studies Test Friday

Wowzers! It's Wednesday!

2011-11-02T10:16:00.001-07:00

Hello everyone! It's Mrs. Fiete! I wanted to let everyone know that I'm getting back in the swing of things and will make sure our blog gets updated daily!

Here's tonight's homework:

Reading wbk pgs 46 and 47 due tomorrow

Review Math Study for test tomorrow

MATH TEST TOMORROW

VOCAB TEST TOMORROW OVER SECT AND ABLE LIST

Reading Test Friday on Sarah, Plain and Tall

Spelling Test Friday over sect and able list

Please be ready for some changes next week. One major change will be our spelling list. We will be using a spelling list that correlates to the story of the week.

More changes to follow! I'm glad to be back and thank everyone for their patience as I get back in the swing of fourth grade!!

See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Fiete

Monday, October 24

2011-10-24T14:37:00.000-07:00

Homework:

1) Study Link 4.5

2) Finish owl research if not finished in class

****Remember to bring in a poster board tomorrow!

Wednesday, October 19

2011-10-19T13:27:00.000-07:00

Please bring a poster board to school on Monday. Foam poster board, cardboard poster board, or just a normal cardstock material poster board will do! You can find these for a very small cost at stores like Walmart or Dollar Tree.

MOST IMPORTANTLY: Have a safe and relaxing Fall Break! :-)

Monday, October 17

2011-10-17T18:13:00.001-07:00

Homework:

1) Study Link 4.2

2) Vocabulary Study Guide (test tomorrow!)

Owl Research Sites

2011-10-17T05:20:00.000-07:00

Great Horned Owl Websites
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Great_Horned_Owl/id
http://www.owlpages.com/owls.php?genus=Bubo&species=virginianus
http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Bubo_virginianus/
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/great-horned-owl/

Burrowing Owl Websites
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Burrowing_Owl/lifehistory
http://www.owlpages.com/owls.php?genus=Athene&species=cunicularia
http://www.defenders.org/wildlife_and_habitat/wildlife/burrowing_owl.php
http://naturemappingfoundation.org/natmap/facts/burrowing_owl_k6.html

Great Gray Owl Websites
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Great_Gray_Owl/id
http://www.owlpages.com/owls.php?genus=Strix&species=nebulosa
http://www.peregrinefund.org/subsites/explore-raptors-2001/owls/gretgrey.html

Snowy Owl Websites
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Snowy_Owl/id
http://www.owlpages.com/owls.php?genus=Bubo&species=scandiacus
http://www.defenders.org/wildlife_and_habitat/wildlife/snowy_owl.php
http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Nyctea_scandiaca/

Flammulated Owl Websites
http://www.owlpages.com/owls.php?genus=Otus&species=flammeolus
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Flammulated_Owl/lifehistory
http://www.peregrinefund.org/subsites/explore-raptors-2001/owls/flammula.html

Spotted Owl Websites
http://www.owlpages.com/owls.php?genus=Strix&species=occidentalis
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Spotted_Owl/id
http://www.defenders.org/wildlife_and_habitat/wildlife/spotted_owl,_northern.php
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/birds/printouts/Spottedowlprintout.shtml

Eastern Screech Owl Websites
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Eastern_Screech-Owl/id
http://www.owlpages.com/owls.php?genus=Megascops&species=asio
http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Otus_asio/
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birding/eastern-screech-owl/

Care Packages for U.S. Soldiers

2011-10-16T14:08:00.000-07:00

Parents- We are now accepting donations for the care packages we are sending to deployed U.S. soldiers. Below is a list of possible donations, but feel free to contribute anything you would like. Any contribution big or small is greatly appreciated! You can drop the donations off or send them to school with your child. We have a box in the front office and in our classroom.

Thank you!

Possible Donations:

Fun Time Material- Board games, playing cards, dice, word crosses/searches, Sudoku or Ken-Ken puzzles, magazines, disposable camera, small reading flashlights, Frisbee, Nerf ball, etc.

Snacking Items – Dry cereal, Chex Mix, chips, beef jerkey, cookies, crackers, cheese spreads, dried fruits, energy/granola bars, pudding cups, Little Debbie snacks, nuts, gum or candy, etc.

Canned Items- Canned fruit, tuna pouches/cans, chicken pouches/cans, peanut butter/jelly, etc.

Misc.- Drink mixes, juice pouches, baby wipes, sewing kit, a note of appreciation

2011-10-14T12:39:00.000-07:00

Next week we are celebrating Red Ribbon Week.

Monday's theme is Dream Big. Students may wear pajamas or slippers. They MUST bring tennis shoes with them for P.E. and recess.

Have a wonderful weekend :)

Wednesday, October 12

2011-10-12T12:04:00.000-07:00

Homework:

1. Vocab Sheet (crafty letters)

2. Study for Ch. 3 Math Test

Tuesday, October 11

2011-10-11T12:34:00.000-07:00

Homework:

1. Math Ch.3 Study Guide

2. Vocab picture boxes

3. Finish reading Ch.3 in Owls in the Family

Monday, October 10

2011-10-10T13:07:00.000-07:00

Homework:

1) Study Link 3.11

2) Spelling Practice Sheet (5 words, 3 times each, using rainbow letters)

3) Finish Social Studies Native American Diary (if not finished and turned in during class)

4) Finish Time For Kids worksheet about bullying (if not finished and turned in during class)

Wednesday, October 5

2011-10-05T12:32:00.000-07:00

Homework:

1) Vocab Practice wksh (flashcards for 5 words)

2) STUDY FOR VOCABULARY TEST!!

3) Finish art work for Mr. Schnepp

News:

1) No study link tonight

2) Picture retakes are Friday, October 7

3) Maddie Werner and Reese Wilson were voted our class representatives for student council! Congratulations!

Tuesday, October 4

2011-10-04T13:20:00.000-07:00

Homework:

1) Study Link 3.8

2) Safety First worksheet

3) Vocab pictures boxes

*I apologize that there was a typo on the spelling homework I sent home Monday evening. It is dictator, not dicatator like the paper said.*

Monday, October 3

2011-10-03T14:35:00.000-07:00

Homework:

1) Study Link 3.7

2) Spelling Practice Sheet (connect the dots)

Can you believe it is already October?!

Thursday, September 29

2011-09-29T13:25:00.000-07:00

Homework:

1) Study Link 3.5

2) Vocab Sentences

3) Finish Lit Circle Project if not finished this week in class. It is due tomorrow.

4) *Type Summary* (see yesterday's email for details)

Wednesday, September 28

2011-09-28T14:12:00.000-07:00

Homework:

1. Study Link 3.4

2. Spelling Words (6 words listed on assignment sheet, BUBBLE letters)

3. Type summary for The Emperor and the Kite*

*If possible. Please see email for details.

Tuesday, September 27

2011-09-27T12:32:00.000-07:00

Homework:

1) Vocab Picture Boxes

2) Summary for The Emperor and the Kite

**No Math Homework tonight!

Monday, September 26

2011-09-26T15:36:00.001-07:00

Homework:
1) Study Link 3.3

2) Spelling Sheet (4 words, crafty letters. Words are listed on the worksheet your student

brought home.)

*We will no longer be completing Spelling Menus for our Vocab/Spelling words. Instead, students will be completing short assignments each night for homework to provide vocab/spelling practice. I cannot answer for whether or not Mrs. Fiete will utilize the Spelling Menu when she returns. I will explain my reasoning for nixing the menu, and then the decision will be hers. Thanks for understanding :-)

**Students started working today on their end-of-book Lit Circle projects. They will have 30 minutes in class each day (Today, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) to work on their projects. Students may ALSO work on their projects at home if they choose. Projects need to be ready to share with the class on Friday. Your child has a packet with the 3 choices and details for Lit Circle projects.

Happy Monday!

Wednesday Sept. 21

2011-09-21T14:51:00.000-07:00

Homework:

1) Finish Lit Circle Work

2) Spelling Words (craft words)

3) Finish -spec picture boxes

Tuesday Sept. 20

2011-09-20T15:12:00.000-07:00

Homework:

1) Finish Lit Circle Work

2) Write the following words 3 times each using RAINBOW letters.

spectacle, speculate, breathless, spectacles, effortless, spectator.

* Remember Spelling Menus are due tomorrow!

***Remember Math Test over Unit 2 is tomorrow!!

Monday, Sept. 19

2011-09-19T13:35:00.000-07:00

Homework:

1) Unit 2 Review Guide

2) Finish Lit Circle Work

3) Write spelling words 3 times each using BUBBLE letters (words to write tonight: circumspect, inspect, introspection, perspective, respect, retrospective)

Friday Sept 16

2011-09-16T12:30:00.000-07:00

Homework:

1) Get assignment notebook signed

2) Finish lit circle work if not finished in class

Wednesday, Sept. 14

2011-09-14T11:47:00.000-07:00

Homework:

1) Finish Lit Circle work 2

2) Finish -less picture boxes

Tuesday, Sept. 13

2011-09-13T12:29:00.000-07:00

Homework:

1) Study link 2.8

2) Finish lit circle

*Remember to wear red, white, and blue tomorrow for National Anthem Day.

Monday Sept. 12

2011-09-12T12:29:00.000-07:00

Homework:

1) Study Link 2.7

2) Finish Lit Circle Work

Friday Sept. 9

2011-09-09T13:25:00.000-07:00

HOMEWORK DUE MONDAY:

1) Get assignment notebook signed.

2) 9/11 Witness Interview

Wonderful job to everyone for participating in Dog Dash!

Congratulations to Lauren. She was our grade-level Silly Sock Winner!
Emily took Snowball home this weekend.

Thursday Sept. 8

2011-09-08T12:30:00.000-07:00

Homework

1) Study Link 2.5

2) Re- read story about Lou Gehrig. We will be taking a comprehension test over this tomorrow.

3) Study for Spelling test.

*Dog Dash is tomorrow. We will be walking/running at 9:00am. Please dress comfortably. You don't want to have to walk/run in jeans or a skirt!

Wednesday Sept. 7

2011-09-07T11:57:00.000-07:00

Homework:

1) Finish - un picture boxes

2) Study link 2.4

3) Study for Vocab test

*Dog Dash will be Friday, September 9.

**School pictures are coming home today. Any retakes will be done on October 7.

Tuesday Sept. 6

2011-09-06T12:32:00.000-07:00

Homework:

1. Study link 2.3

2. Finish Spelling Menu

Hope everyone enjoyed the holiday weekend :)

Friday Sept. 2

2011-09-02T12:17:00.000-07:00

1) Get assignmint notebook signed

*Dog Dash is our annual fundraiser. Dog Dash will be held on Friday, September 9 this year. Your child will be bringing home information tonight.

**I still need a few of the yellow information sheets to be signed and sent back. Your child knows if this is him/her.

And one last reminder...It is a 3 day weekend. No school on Monday. Enjoy the weekend and stay safe.

Thursday Sept. 1

2011-09-01T12:28:00.000-07:00

Homework:

1) Study Link 2.2

2) Re-read Maria Isabel. There is a vocab/comprehension test tomorrow over this story.

***Your child is bringing home a yellow paper. Please verify/correct/add any information on the sheet. Sign the back. It needs to come back to school with your child tomorrow. This information is what the office will keep on record.

Wednesday Aug. 31

2011-08-31T12:03:00.000-07:00

Homework:

Study Link 2.1

Tuesday Aug. 30

2011-08-30T16:20:00.000-07:00

Homework:

1) Finish the picture boxes that we started in class. Picture boxes are for our -man/-manu words.

Monday Aug. 29

2011-08-29T13:39:00.000-07:00

Homework:

1) MATH Chapter 1 Study Guide. TEST IS TOMORROW (TUES, 8/30)

2) SOCIAL STUDIES Chapter 1 Review Guide. TEST IS TOMORROW (TUES, 8/30)

*If you are one of my AFTERNOON Learning Lab people who leave the room during Social Studies---> You do not need to do a Social Studies Review Guide. INSTEAD, your #2 homework is to have DEAR time for 30 minutes.

Reminders:

Newsletter went home today. On the back of the newsletter, you can find our spelling list and test dates. Spelling Menu also went home today. This is due next Wednesday. Start working on it this week to get it out of the way! :)

Friday Aug. 26

2011-08-26T13:08:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday to everyone! I hope you have a nice, relaxing weekend. I'm sure we could all use it!

Assignment notebooks MUST be signed over the weekend. If it is not signed, it equals a tally.

Today we discussed our Literacy Communities that we will be starting next week, and we learned what community everyone would be in.

A little about Literacy Communities: They are small reading groups. Each group will read a different novel. The community grouping and novel selections are based off of Reading Lexile scores. There will be different jobs (Discussion Director, Illustrater, etc.) that the students will rotate through as they read their novels.

I am very excited to get these started. I think they will be both fun and beneficial for the students!! :)

Thursday Aug. 25

2011-08-25T12:35:00.000-07:00

Homework:

1) Study link 1.7

2) Study for spelling test

Just a reminder to send in the 3 pronged folder for your child's Science Notebook.

*Snowball is going home with Reese tonight. Reese has also been my reporter this week. Thanks so much Reese!

Wednesday Aug. 24

2011-08-24T12:03:00.000-07:00

Homework for tonight:

1) Study link 1.6

2) Study for vocab test

Tuesday Aug. 23

2011-08-23T12:35:00.000-07:00

Hello all-

Just a few reminders. Tomorrow is picture day. If you wish to order your child's pictures, he/she must bring the picture order form back tomorrow! These went home last week.

Your child needs to bring in his/her picture of a meaningful memory by tomorrow. Information about this was also sent home last week.

Homework:
1) Spelling menu is due tomorrow!

*No Study Link 1.6 tonight*

*Snowball went home with Glenn tonight.

Monday Aug. 22

2011-08-22T12:34:00.000-07:00

Homework:

1) Study Link 1.5

2) Work on Spelling Menu

Spelling Menu is due on Wednesday.

*Snowball went home with AJ tonight.

Friday Aug. 19

2011-08-19T10:17:00.000-07:00

Homework August 19 2011

1) Get assignment notebook signed. If it is not signed on Monday, it is a tally.

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND! :)

Thurs Aug. 18

2011-08-18T12:20:00.000-07:00

August 18,2011

Snowball went home with Sophi.

Homework:

1) Study Link 1.4

2) Read Ch. 15 in Shiloh. Then write a half page telling what you thought of the end!

*****Artifact Bag DUE TOMORROW! *****

2011-08-17T11:55:00.000-07:00

Wedsnesday, August 17, 2011

Homework:

1) Read chapter 11 and 12 in Shiloh

2) Study link 1.3

*Maddie took Snowball home today, and she is our blogger. Thanks Maddie :)

Tuesday Aug. 16

2011-08-16T12:26:00.000-07:00

Your homework for tonight is:
1) Study Link 1.2
2) Finish Chapter 9 in Shiloh

The newsletter says to finish the Chapters 7-9 comprehension sheet. This has changed. It is not tonight's homework anymore. We will be completing these in class tomorrow.

Thanks to my reporter, Maddie.

CORRECTION TO NEWSLETTER

2011-08-16T05:49:00.000-07:00

I would like to make a correction to the newsletter sent home yesterday. I apologize that my extension for my phone was cut off when I made copies of the newsletter.

My extension is 1192.

Monday Aug. 15

2011-08-15T13:16:00.000-07:00

Homework for tonight:

1) Read Shiloh Chapter 6

2) Complete comprehension sheet over Ch. 4-6

Your child is bringing home an informational sheet about our All About Me Artifact bags. These are due FRIDAY, AUGUST 19.

Your child is bring home their Spellign Menus. Please begin practicing the words at home. We will have a test NEXT WEEK. The Spelling Menus are not due until Wednesday, Aug. 24

First Friday of the Year

2011-08-12T12:02:00.000-07:00

1) Get your assignment notebook signed.

2) If you need to bring Miss Donahue your student information sheet, it is due Monday. These people are: Zach, Isacc, Lauren, Samantha, AJ, Taisha.

*Snowball went home with Abigail this weekend.

**Parents---> Darts and tallies did not officially count this week. It was a practice week. Please still sign the behavior slip in your child's assignment notebook. THIS MUST BE DONE EVERY WEEKEND. IF IT IS NOT SIGNED ON MONDAY, YOUR CHILD WILL RECEIVE A TALLY.

Thanks to my reporter this week, Emily. :)

Second Day of School

2011-08-11T14:34:00.000-07:00

Whew, today was fun but crazy!! We are still trying to get back into the swing of things. Parents--> just a couple of things...1) Today we had our hearing screening. Students will be bringing home an informational sheet about the screening tomorrow afternoon. 2) I will start sending the weekly newsletter home on Monday. No newsletter this week as it was a very short and hectic week.

Homework for tonight:
1) Finish filling out the ABC memories chart if you did not finish in class.
2) Read a book that you are interested in for 20 minutes.

Due: Tomorrow (Friday, August 12)

One more thing....

*Snowball is our classroom bear. He gets to go home and stay the night with a different student each night. He also has a journal that is kept for his adventures.

Snowball the bear went home with Luke tonight.

When it is your turn to take Snowball home, remember to write in his journal. What did he see? What did he do? Where did he go? Who did he meet?
Don't forget capital letters, punctuation, complete sentences full of juicy detail.

First Day

2011-08-10T11:13:00.000-07:00

Homework for tonight is to share our accordian folders and assignment notebook with Mom, Dad, or any other adult at home.We had a great first day!

(Thanks to my reporter for the week, Emily, for typing up our blog entry!!)

Happy School Year!!!

2011-08-06T13:00:00.000-07:00

About Miss Donahue:

I am a 2011 graduate of Franklin College; I was blessed with the wonderful opportunity to teach fourth grade at Brown Elementary while Mrs. Fiete spends time with her newborn baby boy, Jake.

I grew up in Greenfield, Indiana, where I graduated from Greenfield-Central High School and then moved to Franklin for four years while I worked towards my Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. Upon graduation in May, I moved up to the Southport area where I currently reside. This will be my first year of teaching, and I cannot think of a better place to be than Brown Elementary. I have heard only wonderful things about Brown Elementary students, and I am so excited to be a Bulldog!

About Our Classroom:

Discipline:

Our classroom will follow the school-wide discipline policy that was adopted by the staff. More information will be given on Back to School Night.

Grading:

I will put grades into Powerschool throughout the week. I strongly encourage you to be involved and "in the know" about your child's progress. You can check to see how he/she is doing by logging into Powerschool frequently. If you are unable to log into Powerschool, please feel free to contact me for updates. Graded papers will be sent home each Friday afternoon.

Responsibility is a character trait that all Brown students are expected to practice each and every day. Therefore, homework is to be turned in on the given due date. Any homework received after the due date will be graded according to the 4th Grade Homework Policy.

4th Grade Homework/Assignment Policy
1 Day Late = - 10% final grade
2+ Days Late = Automatic Zero

You can expect your child to bring homework home every night except for Fridays. Homework assigned should not typically take more than an hour unless he/she has been absent or has chosen not to utilize work time given in class.

Reading:

Fourth grade is a big year for students! No longer are they learning to read, but instead they are reading to learn. This is an important and tumultuous jump. Stories in the reading book, as well as novels, will be longer and more time consuming. Students will have to go back to the text to answer more complex questions. We will be reading out of the basal readers as well as outside books. Each day both the students and myself will participate in ten minutes of DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) time. During this time, the students may read a book of their interest. These books may be brought in from home, borrowed from the library, or chosen from our classroom library.

Math:

The curriculum we will use is Everyday Math. Unit tests will be given every 8-10 lessons. As a part of the Everyday Math program, a Study Link will be sent home each night (except for Fridays) to complete for homework.
Make sure you also look for the Family Letter that is sent home at the beginning of each unit. This letter informs you of what we will be learning as well as answer guides that allow you to check your student's homework each night for accuracy.

It is important that your child masters his/her addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts. Practice, practice, practice! :)

Social Studies:

We will be studying the history of Indiana! We will also be working on map skills, timelines, and critical thinking.

Science/Health:

Science and health grades will be combined. We’ll be studying magnets, electricity, weather, states of matter, as well as the scientific method. Students are tested on their science knowledge on ISTEP+ this year. Therefore, it’s important that they understand many of the scientific foundations. In health, we’ll be learning ways to manage our emotional and physical health. It’s all about making good choices!

Handwriting:

No handwriting grades will be given. Students should be able to write their first and last name in cursive legibly. They should also be able to read cursive. They are not required to write in cursive.

Classroom Supplies:

Your students should be set with all the necessary supplies to start the school year. However, you may need to replenish their supplies throughout the year. If your student is missing some necessary supplies, I will try my best to send home a note in their Friday folder. If you need assistance with getting or replenishing supplies, please contact the school’s office or myself—we’ll put you in touch with someone that can help!

Water Bottles/Snack:

I allow water bottles in my classroom. If your child has some type of water bottle, they may bring it in for use. Please make sure it is a bottle you do not mind having your child write their name on and it must have a lid (sports bottles are perfect!). Due to health issues, I expect water bottles to go home frequently to be washed or a new one may be brought in. Please, no flavored water. Also, students may have snacks if they choose (providing it follows the healthy food guidelines). I do not provide snack, and there is no designated "Snack Time". A student may bring his/her own snack from home and eat it when desired. However, if snacks should become a distraction or messy, I reserve the right to take the privilege away.

Communication:

This blog will be used to communicate classroom reminders, events, and homework. Please check it frequently to stay updated. I will also send home a newsletter each week to keep you informed.

Parents know their children better than anyone-- including their teachers! In order for this year to be as successful as possible, it's important for parent and teacher to communicate openly and freely. Please never hesitate to contact me. Always feel free to email, call, or send a note!!

Together, we can make this a great year for our students!

Last Week Wednesday

2011-05-25T12:17:00.000-07:00

Today in class we reviewed our math test from yesterday. Then we practiced doing a reading review. Last we went to the computer lab to have free time, and we finished our body packet we have been doing. Now here is the homework:

Study your packet for a test
Bring yearbook on Friday for signing
Party tomorrow for end of the year

That's all folks have a great day!!!

Last Week Monday

2011-05-23T12:18:00.000-07:00

Today in class we did track and field day awards, and we also did two math games of our choice. Then we had a ceremony for no major fine people in the gym for specials. Now her is your tiny homework:

Math sheet due tomorrow
Friday you can sign someones yearbook
Vocab and spelling test tomorrow
Reading quizzes due Wednesday

That is all folks have a great day!!!

Almost Done Thursday

2011-05-19T12:30:00.000-07:00

Today in class we did a math review for our math test tomorrow. Then we had a brown buck store and that one was our last one.Last we voted what our name was and it was, Rainbow Sparkly Unicorns!!! Now here is your homework:

Math test tomorrow
Take math guide home
Reading quizzes due next Wednesday
Spelling and vocab test Tuesday
Wear sun-screen tomorrow for Track and Field

Well that is all folks have a great day!!!

Almost Done Wednesday

2011-05-18T12:22:00.000-07:00

Today in class we did a game on credit and debits. Then we did a social studies test. After that we went to the computer lab and did some games and Fasttmath. Now here is your homework:

Spelling and vocab test Tuesday
Math link due tomorrow
Reading quizzes due by next Wednesday
Track and field day Friday

That is all we did in class today have a great day!!!

Wednesday Lab Links!

2011-05-18T07:08:00.001-07:00

First thing's first: Fast Math. Two lessons!
Play at least 5 of these computer games
Play either the angle game, place value, or comparing decimals and fraction game here.
Go to spelling city and play at least 2 games with this week's words
Come see me if you still have time left over and you don't want to play any of these games again.

Almost Done Tuesday

2011-05-17T12:13:00.001-07:00

Today in class we had a sub today because Mrs.Fiete was sick. I hope you get better Mrs.Fiete! Alright now back to business, in class we had a English test and we did some reflection, rotation, and translation in math. Then we went to the library for the last time, and we did a little scavenger hunt. Now here is your homework:

Math link due tomorrow
Social Studies test tomorrow

Well that is all folks have a great day and I hope you get better Mrs.Fiete!

Almost Finshed Monday

2011-05-16T12:19:00.000-07:00

Today in class we did symmetry in math and then we did some pages in our social studies book for the Civil War. Next we went to the computer lab and did some spelling city, practice for our English test tomorrow, and we did a reading quiz on the novels we have been reading. Then we watched a Brain pop with a choice for something that happened in the Civil War. Now here is your homework:

Spelling and vocab test next Wednesday
English test tomorrow bring home book and the pages are unit 9 260-277
Finish TFK if not done
Math link due tomorrow
Finish social studies page 274 and 275 due tomorrow

Well that is all folks have a great day!!!

Monday Computer Lab!

2011-05-16T08:02:00.000-07:00

The first thing you need to do is take a reading counts quiz on your group's novel. This is for a grade, so be sure to do your very best.

Next, I want you to go to Spelling City and work with this week's spelling and vocab list for at least 15 minutes.

The next thing you should to is go to this website and play some English games to help you get ready for tomorrow's English test! You should play games here for at least 15 minutes.

After you're done with that, you should head over to brainpop to watch any of these movies:

Abe Lincoln
Civil War Causes
The Underground Railroad
The Civil War

School Friday

2011-05-13T12:19:00.000-07:00

Today in class we did a spelling test on our words for this week. Then we went to the computer lab and we did some games for English since we forgot to study on Friday for a English test. Last we read our novel the last time before we have to turn it in on Monday. Now there is no homework but.........:

Reading quizzes due by 5/25
Field day Friday
Finish novels
Library books due on Tuesday

Well that is all have a wonderful day!!!!

School Wednesday

2011-05-11T12:22:00.000-07:00

Today in class we did some math with Mrs.Moyes ( our wonderful assistant principal ) because Mrs.Fiete is out at a doctor's check up or Jake check up. After that we went to the computer lab and played Fasttmath, everyday math online, and we had a choice of free time or read our novel. Then we read some more of our separate novels. Now here is your homework:

Social studies page due tomorrow
Vocab test tomorrow
Read novel chapters
Field trip paper to parent
Study link due tomorrow

well that is all have a great day!!!

School Tuesday

2011-05-10T12:21:00.000-07:00

Today in class we went to the book fair room. Then we did some math games with the mirror we used yesterday and we did some English on capital letters and punctuation. Last we were assingned books to read and try to finish by Monday.Now here is your homework:

Spelling menu due tomorrow
Spelling test Friday
English pg 180 due tomorrow
Portfolio and book fair tonight
Field trip Thursday
Vocab test Thursday

Well that is all have a great day!!!1

School Monday

2011-05-09T12:23:00.000-07:00

Today in class we started organizing our portfolio for portfolio night. Then after that we did math and we did reflection from a reflection mirror and fractions. Then we did a page in our English book on capital letters. Now here is your homework:

Spelling menu due next Wednesday
Social studies page due tomorrow
Field trip Thursday
Portfolio night and book fair tomorrow
Book orders 5/13

Well that is all peeps have a wonderful day!!!!

HI FRIDAY

2011-05-06T12:14:00.000-07:00

Today in class we did a math test and we read our other book In My Family with a partner. Then we did a reading test on our book Gold Rush. Now there is no homework but............:

Tuesday

Portfolio night 6-7
Book fair 6-7:30
Book fair 2:30 our class

Wednesday

Spelling menu due

Thursday

Field trip
Parents at school by 9 am
Vocab test

Friday

Spelling test
Book orders

Weekend

D YOUR READING COUNTS QUIZZES BECAUSE THEY ARE DUE 5/25/11!!!!!!

Well that is all have a wonderful weekend!!!!!

HI THURSDAY

2011-05-05T12:19:00.000-07:00

Today in class we did a review on our math test that is tomorrow. Last some people glued their skeleton from dissecting their owl pellet, and we popcorn read our book with partners. Now here is your homework:

Study math review packet
Reading quizzes due by 5/25
Book orders 5/13
Spelling menu due next Wednesday
Book fair and portfolio night next Tuesday
Reading test tomorrow

Well that is all folks have a great day!!!

HI WEDNESDAY

2011-05-04T12:21:00.000-07:00

Today in math we did multiplying and dividing decimals and other math stuff for our math test on Friday. Then we did some English for our morning work, and we also finished reading our book from yesterday. Last we tore out a page of our workbook that we did. Now here is your homework:

Reading log due tomorrow
Spelling menu due next Wednesday
Reading quizzes due by 5/25
Book orders due by 5/13
Field trip 5/12
Reading workbook pages due tomorrow

Well that is all have a great day!!!!

HI TUESDAY

2011-05-03T12:19:00.001-07:00

Today in math we divided some decimals and we will need a little bit of help, but we can do it. Then we did some more dissecting on our OWL PELLETS!!! Last we went to the library and watched a little clip on our book fair and what books we might see. Now here is the homework we all need to work on:

Math study link due tomorrow
Spelling menu due next Wednesday
Reading log Thursday
Reading quizzes due by 5/25
Portfolio and book fair night 5/10
Book orders due by 5/13

Well that is all folks have a wonderful and great day!!!

HI MONDAY

2011-05-02T12:21:00.000-07:00

Today in math we multiplied decimals and went over our English worksheet from this morning's morning work. Then we started dissecting our OWL PELLETS!!!!!!Last we read our little book from our big book. Now her is the great homework:

Reading log due Thursday
Book orders due 5/13
Reading quizzes due by 5/25
Spelling menu due next Wednesday
Book fair next Tuesday
Portfolio night next Tuesday
Field trip next Thursday
Math study link due tomorrow

Well that is all folks have a wonderful day!!!

F R I D A Y

2011-04-29T12:21:00.000-07:00

Today in class we worked on our science projects some more and we did a project for our book Owls in the Family, and both of those were due today. Then we did our spelling test and moved our desks back into a group again. Now there is no homework but here are some things:

Finish science project if your not done
Book fair may 10
Book orders due may 13
Owl pellets next week
Field trip5/12
Cans for k-9s and kitties

Well that is all have a great weekend!!!

T H U R S D A Y

2011-04-28T12:17:00.000-07:00

Today in class we did more percents and decimals in math. Then we did a vocab test on our words. Next we read our book Owls in the Family chapter 10. Last we did our last session in ISTEP, SCIENCE!!!!.Now here is your homework:

Spelling test tomorrow
Math link due tomorrow
Book orders due tomorrow
Pennies for peace
Cans for kitties and k-9s

Well that is all have a great day !!!

W E D N E S D A Y

2011-04-27T12:16:00.001-07:00

Today in class we did you guessed it more percents and decimals in math and we did a math test, too. Next we read our Owls book in the computer lab or some people can do it for homework. Now in the computer lab we did owl games, Every Day Math Games Online, and fasttmath. Now here is your homework:

Vocab test tomorrow
Read ch. 7 in Owls book
Study link due tomorrow
Spelling test Friday
Reading quizzes due by 5/25
Book orders due by Friday
Pennies 4 peace
Cans for canines and felines

That's all folks have a great day!!!

Computer Lab!

2011-04-27T07:58:00.000-07:00

Today in the computer lab, you are going to do the following:

Complete a full lesson of fastmath
Go to EDM Online and play Rugs and Fences and/or Memory Match with a partner a few times.
Then you may play some OWL games
Silently read Chapter 7 of Owls in the Family

T U S E S D A Y

2011-04-26T12:18:00.001-07:00

Today in class we did some more percents and decimals in math today. Then we also worked on our science project some more and we did a time line on our book Owls in the Family. Which we also read some more today, too. last we had English/Language Arts in ISTEP today. Now her is your homework:

Spelling menu due tomorrow
Owls time line due tomorrow
Study link due tomorrow
Book orders due Friday
Vocab test Thursday
Spelling test Friday
Owls in the Family test Friday

Well that is all have a great day!!!

M O N D A Y

2011-04-25T12:18:00.001-07:00

Today in class we did math on ISTEP and then we started a new book called Owls in the Family. After that book we will dissect a owl and get owl pellets. Last we did some more percent and decimals in math. Now here is your short homework:

Complete TFK and worksheet with it
Spelling menu due Wednesday
Math link due tomorrow
Vocab test Thursday
Spelling test Friday
Owls in the Family reading quiz Friday
Book orders Friday
Reading counts quizzes due 5/25
Pennies for peace

Well that's all folks have a great day!