Week of the 26th

This week students will be reading the fantasy story The Stranger. Students will have a test on the story on Thursday.

Spelling and homework packets are due Friday.

Also on Friday, we will celebrate Rocket Club. I had 5 exceptional young ladies who made it into Rocket Club this 12 weeks. I am hoping for more next grading period.

There will also be a good behavior movie on Friday for those students with no missing work and who had good behavior for the month of November. Students who did not qualify will spend some time in a work room.

Next week, students will have the opportunity to do a little holiday shopping here at school. Our day for Santa Shop is Wednesday. A letter will be coming home later this week with more details.

Happy Turkey Day

No homework packets this week! Spelling is due next week. Report cards will come home next Friday. Make sure you have paid at least $20 towards your supply fee to get your report card! Shutter Bugs will meet tomorrow after school. Topic is "I am Thankful..."

Enjoy the holiday! See you Monday!!

Thank you Veterans!

Today we had a very special treat! Staff Sgt. Woodard came and spoke with us about being a veteran. She told the kids about her 15 years of experience in the Army. They saw first hand a true patriot! Our students had great questions for her. We appreciate her visit and all she does for our country.

Homework and spelling packets are due at the end of the week. Our UDF trip is Friday. Please make sure students are dresses appropriately (warm clothes and gym shoes).

I will be out of the building tomorrow presenting at a conference in Columbus. Don't forget Wednesday is 2 hour early release and pajama day.

Evacuation Drill

You students may tell you about a practice evacuation drill we held today. This is if there is ever a need to evacuate completely from the school grounds. Students did a great job today.

Monday will be honor Veteran's Day. Please be sure to wear your red, white, and blue.

Some students still need to bring in their UDF permission slip and $$ for Friday's field trip.

Have a great weekend!

November 8th

In science we began our physical science unit. Following are the indicators which will be addressed:

Physical Sciences

1. Identify characteristics of a simple physical change (e.g., heating or cooling can change water from one state to another and the change is reversible).

2. Identify characteristics of a simple chemical change. When a new material is made by combining two or more materials, it has chemical properties that are different from the original materials (e.g., burning paper, vinegar and baking soda).

3. Describe objects by the properties of the materials from which they are made and that these properties can be used to separate or sort a group of objects (e.g., paper, glass, plastic and metal).

4. Explain that matter has different states (e.g., solid, liquid and gas) and that each state has distinct physical properties.

5. Compare ways the temperature of an object can be changed (e.g., rubbing, heating and bending of metal).

Don't forget spelling and homework packets are due tomorrow. Also, a few people still need to return their UDF permission slips and $5.

Reminder that next Wednesday is early release day AND more importantly pajama day! Students will be returning home 2 hours early.

Conference Night

I want to thank everyone who made it to conference night tonight. Although it made for a long evening, I enjoyed meeting with all of you and talking about your children.

Tomorrow is a great day to get those homework packets done. They are due Friday with the spelling homework.

Don't forget to turn in the UDF field trip permission slip and $5 fee.

Enjoy the day off tomorrow!

"Ohio, Ohio, What a great state!"

I have just come from the 9:30 show of our annual 4th grade program. Those of you coming today are in for a huge treat! Remember, grandparents show is at 12:00 and evening show tonight at 7:00. Kids should be here by 6:45.

Reminder, homework packets and literature projects are due tomorrow.