September 27th

We are half way through Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing. The kids are really enjoying the book. We will continue the book next week as well. In science, we continue to learn about the scientific method. We will begin inventing our own toothpaste and glue next week.

We will have our class auction tomorrow. If you have anything you would donate (snacks, drinks, knick-knacks) please send them in. We will shoe our good behavior movies tomorrow. Students will get to buy a movie tickets and snacks with their money they have earned this 6 weeks.

Spelling and homework packets are due tomorrow. Literature projects are also due tomorrow. I am looking forward to seeing them.

September 26th ("Sniff... Bye Serena!")

Someone told me it was going to be cooler today. Well, NOT IN ROOM 222!!

Anyway, enough complaining. We took our ThinkLink math test today. This will really help us plan our instruction. Our students worked very hard!

Homework: Spelling and homework packets. Literature projects are due Friday. One came in today that was amazing!! Ask the kids about it!

Also... our butterfly hatched today!! She was only in her chrysalis for a week. We let her go at my house tonight (my 4 year old cried for an hour and wanted her back!).

September 25th

Today we had our double special, art and library. We watched a really neat video about important inventions in the last century that have changed our lives.

Make sure you are signing and sending back in Friday Folder reports each week.

Homework: A few students need to finish a language arts paper on the 4 types of sentences. Literature projects are due Friday along with other homework.

September 24th

Happy Fall?!? Just one more day of hot weather and then some relief!!

Today we had our first Think Link testing date. We did the reading/language arts test today. This is an online assessment that helps is target our instruction to better prepare us for the Ohio Achievement Tests. We will take the reading test on Wednesday. Students also had their pictures taken today. They will have the opportunity to have their picture taken again during retakes later this year.

We starting reading Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing today. We will be reading it for the next 2 weeks.

Spelling and homework packets are due Friday. Realistic literature projects are also due on Friday. Students need to see me ASAP if they need a project idea.

September 21st

Today the kids got a special treat. The were able to watch and hour long presentation about Native American story telling. We wrapped up our M&M lab today in science. We took our spelling tests. I met with all of the students today and talked about possible literature projects. Some students had not even selected their book! Hopefully they will catch up over the weekend!

We were excited about our butterfly going into his chrysalis yesterday. We will keep you informed of his progress.

Picture Day is Monday. Everyone bring their smiles! We will begin Think Link testing on Monday. This is an online assessment that helps us target areas of concern to prepare for the Ohio Achievement Tests in May. We will have these tests again in December and in the spring.

September 20th

Today we took our reading test on Coyote School News. This was a challenging story. In science we talked more about the scientific method and asked the question, "What color is most dominant in a Fun-size bag of M&M's?" Students made their own predictions and collected their data. Tomorrow we will work with our data.

In social studies, students need a piece of cardboard approximately 9x12 inches (cutting up an old box is fine). They also need index cards.

Spelling test and homework packets due tomorrow.

Homework packets due tomorrow.

September 19th

Sorry for the late post! Early release through me off! Today I spent the day setting up Shutter Bug blog for those kids who turned in their blog permission slip. You can check out how they are set up by clicking here.

Reading Test tomorrow. Make sure you have read the story carefully!

September 18th

Today we had our thumb wrestling championship for each of the science classes! Congratulations to all of the competitors! It was a great day! On Thursday in science class we will compare our data and answer our question "What makes a champion thumb wrestler?"

Remember, EARLY RELEASE DAY tomorrow! Students will be released 2 hours early tomorrow. Also, the bus drivers are going over bus safety with the high, middle, and elementary schools, so the buses may be a little late picking up your child in the morning.

Homework: Packets and spelling.

Literature Projects: Due Friday the 28th!

September 17th

Today we worked on collecting our data so that we can begin our Thumb War tournament. We are using the scientific method to answer the question, "What makes a champion thumb wrestler?" We measured thumb length, thumb circumference, and wrist circumference. Each student recorded their own hypothesis. We shared our data today and filled in our brackets. Tomorrow, GAME ON!

Homework: Packet and spelling (students will be able to complete 30 points at school).

Literature Projects are due next Friday. I will be conferencing with students this week to make sure they have an idea about their project. If not, I will help them come up with one.

September 12

Don't forget to turn in homework packets tomorrow! Spelling homework packets are also due. Students were able to complete 30 points in class.

Spelling Test Tomorrow!

As of Monday, students must return signed Friday Folders. Please help them remember to return them to school!!

Instructions for logging onto the internet and getting access to the Scott Forsemen web site will be coming home tomorrow. This allows you access to the reading and math text and workbooks online!!

September 10-12

YEAH!! Cooler weather! This might actually be our first regular week! This week we have lots of cool things. We had our first Shutter Bugs meeting. If you would like to join, you can still turn in your permission slip to me. Our first assignment, Our Town, is due on September 25.



We have Mrs. Krebs from the Soil and Water Conservation coming today to talk to us about Monarch butterflies and the milkweed plant.

Homework packets went home on Monday. Students will have the opportunity to complete 30 points of spelling homework in class, so they only need to complete 20 points at home.

Don't forget literature projects are due on the 28th!!!

September 7

Today was a bust day. We finished our spelling and reading tests. Make sure you ask your kids about Dr. Xargle and the Earthlets.

Shutter Bugs meet Tuesday. Students must have a permission slip to stay after school. Any questions, please let me know.

Spelling: Student will have the opportunity to complete 30 of the spelling points in class next week. That means they only need to do 20 points at home! Try and finish the spelling over the weekend!

Thanks for everyone who attended Parent Information Night last night. If you missed it, all of the information we covered is on the website, www.cne4thgrade.org.

Have a great weekend!!!!!

Parent Information Night Tonight at 7!

Parents, don't forget about our informational meeting tonight. We will cover all kinds of information about your child's 4th grade year! Please try and attend!

Homework: Packets are due tomorrow!

Spelling: Test and homework packet is due tomorrow!

Reading: For Mrs. Thompson's reading class, test on Lewis and Clark and Me tomorrow.

Hope to see you this evening!!!!

September 5

Today we had our 1st computer lab. Students were given their assignments for the 4th grade newsletter from Mrs. Merrill. Students will work on their jobs this month and then be given a new job next month.

Last night we had a visit from some furry friends that need a good home. Their mother was rescued and the 10 husky mix puppies are looking for a good home. There is a wide variety of colors (brown, black, red). Some have blue eyes, some have brown, and some have one of each! The price for the puppies is only $20 to cover the cost of the food. They are very sweet little guys and are great with kids (we got to puppy sit a little while last night). If you'd like more info, please contact me ASAP! They are going to have to go to the pound if no one takes them!!

Homework: I am still waiting on some people's work from last week. Packets for this week are due Friday.

Spelling Homework: Starting this week, student will have the option to complete a spelling worksheet worth 20 points!

Don't forget Parent Information Night tomorrow at 7:00 p.m. in the gym!!!

September 4

Today was another hot one. Tomorrow looks worse! Please make sure to bring a water bottle tomorrow!

After a weekend of grading papers we had LOTS of missing work. Please look around at home for those missing assignments.

Homework: 3 page packet.

Spelling homework: 50 points by Friday for an A. Congrats to the 2 smart students who finished their spelling homework over the weekend.

Parent Information Night on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the gym.

Kids- tell your parents about Shutter Bugs!