tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51406864773219989272024-02-02T04:24:37.498-05:00Mrs. ThompsonHere's what's happenin' in Room 205...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger143125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140686477321998927.post-14254656901039980182011-08-15T17:11:00.003-04:002011-08-15T17:13:07.243-04:00Welcome to 4th grade!!Hello! Welcome to 4th grade! Hopefully you all received your letters from me welcoming you to 4th grade! I will be using this blog to send updates on what is going on in class and other important information. I hope to see everyone at the Open House on Thursday the 18th from 6-7pm!!
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140686477321998927.post-79943285947005308552010-09-26T22:52:00.001-04:002010-09-26T22:54:52.436-04:00Week of Sept. 27thWe will continue to read Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing this week. The students really seem to be enjoying it!<br /><br />Literature projects are due Wednesday. Students should begin looking for the books for their next project. They will be reading mystery books.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140686477321998927.post-49506181747344219762010-09-19T14:50:00.002-04:002010-09-19T14:52:54.922-04:00Week of Sept. 20thWe will be starting a novel unit on Monday. We will be reading Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume. This will take the place of our weekly reading test.<br /><br />The due date for their first literature project is fast approaching. I have extended my due date to Sept. 29th. <br /><br />Realistic Fiction is<br /><ul><li>a form of fiction (not true)</li></ul><ul><li>accurately reflects life as it could be lived today<br /></li></ul><ul><li>everything in the story could happen to real people living in our natural physical world<br /></li></ul><ul><li>the characters have normal human powers<br /></li></ul><ul><li>story may be set in real places, but the story is NOT based on history, nor does it contain elements of science fiction</li></ul>Do NOT choose <span style="font-style: italic;">Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing</span> or <span style="font-style: italic;">Because of Winn Dixie</span> as we will read them in class.<br />Click <a href="http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/lesson_images/lesson270/genre_books.pdf">here</a> or <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/realistic-fiction">here</a> for a list of titles that fit this genre.<br /><br />Remember, picture day is Thursday!!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140686477321998927.post-91109452595066504262010-03-29T11:47:00.002-04:002010-03-29T11:48:26.939-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBnGSoQsHhB7I_AVXyGgyZUNGgN7tO4QYrY9FIlqdQCjNN7Qase9chM49eBWkCE0Pty9dSZ6xGpt0v5UyWwOKUhdL76FcB0sBRJk2cGcwIA-sng2CtnEt9cjyDDf4EppoUU8JMieykzSH3/s1600/earth+shirt.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 247px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBnGSoQsHhB7I_AVXyGgyZUNGgN7tO4QYrY9FIlqdQCjNN7Qase9chM49eBWkCE0Pty9dSZ6xGpt0v5UyWwOKUhdL76FcB0sBRJk2cGcwIA-sng2CtnEt9cjyDDf4EppoUU8JMieykzSH3/s320/earth+shirt.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454083108685312290" border="0" /></a><br />The high school student senate is selling Earth Day shirts for $10 each. Orders must be turned into Mrs. Stegemann at the high school by Thursday. You can call her if you have questions, 625-1211 ext. 125.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140686477321998927.post-29323215613848834942010-03-18T09:22:00.002-04:002010-03-18T09:24:47.168-04:00Literature Projects<p>Only two literature projects are left this year. Historical fiction is the genre due on March 26. Do not choose a book we have read together (i.e., <em>Pink and Say</em>.)<br />The historical fiction you choose should:<br />*present a well-told story that doesn't conflict with historical records,<br />*portray characters realistically,<br />*present authentic settings,<br />*artfully fold in historical facts,<br />*provide accurate information through illustrations, and<br />*avoid stereotypes and myths.</p><p>Students will be given an project they can complete on Friday. It is a flip book. They can do something to go with their flip book if they'd like (for example, dress like a character, play a game the character played, bring in an artifact that goes with the book). <br /></p><p><a href="http://lexicon.ci.anchorage.ak.us/guides/kids/booklists/historicalfiction/">List of historical fiction books</a></p><p><a href="http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/lesson_images/lesson270/genre_books.pdf">More ideas for historical fiction</a><br />The final literature project for this year is the student's choice, but it<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;"> MUST be a chapter book</span>. </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140686477321998927.post-27015431890919186632010-03-08T12:24:00.003-05:002010-03-08T12:34:26.207-05:00Mrs. Thompson's Homework<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX-8H-jER_vqvHz_ngoYnVCjyXdonOEe0N_cZU-BWoZNO4SLlWvS2Dq4kpP15LAiOlYthnYQQz_YGJ8wcJ2Oruf94P4XLphl7aa8dtPn5clAVl_UneOEGxoLXDm-9tW8U1Cvv_KhdNAvbf/s1600-h/green-earth.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 160px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX-8H-jER_vqvHz_ngoYnVCjyXdonOEe0N_cZU-BWoZNO4SLlWvS2Dq4kpP15LAiOlYthnYQQz_YGJ8wcJ2Oruf94P4XLphl7aa8dtPn5clAVl_UneOEGxoLXDm-9tW8U1Cvv_KhdNAvbf/s200/green-earth.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446317694269263842" border="0" /></a>As many of you know, I am working on getting my masters in biology and zoology from Miami. This semester I am taking a class called<span style="font-style: italic;"> Conservation Biology in the Age of Technology.</span> Like the title suggests, it deals with how to use technology to learn about and communicate conservation topics.<br /><br />My first big assignment is to develop an ecology project with the kids. I have set up a blog that the kids will be able to take polls, add comments, and even create posts of their own. We will do most of this at school, but I will give the students extra credit if they decide to do additional work on their own.<br /><br />We started today talking about water conservation and endangered species. The blog address is:<br /><br /><a href="http://cneecocorner.blogspot.com/">http://cneecocorner.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Feel free to contact me if you have any questions!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140686477321998927.post-32573093301446631292010-03-04T10:23:00.002-05:002010-03-04T10:31:10.153-05:00Meeting at the Movies!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfaqGdbBCWtR0w2uh0Bgz6gdXN5kXYFxcrBDpY5k0qwG_UhTV2bhJT2Q9p-woAWnd-igtAjus7AcVy77OrIgmCZ7WaF29T5ma0lXqOTg05bz8wNLI14FJZ_Adj2taNWtYoPfwQeJrjRPTC/s1600-h/lightningthief1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfaqGdbBCWtR0w2uh0Bgz6gdXN5kXYFxcrBDpY5k0qwG_UhTV2bhJT2Q9p-woAWnd-igtAjus7AcVy77OrIgmCZ7WaF29T5ma0lXqOTg05bz8wNLI14FJZ_Adj2taNWtYoPfwQeJrjRPTC/s200/lightningthief1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444801605591763826" border="0" /></a><br />We will be meeting at the Milford Showcase cinemas on SUNDAY, March 7th at 3:30 to see The Lightning Thief. The movie starts at 3:45. Parent are welcome to come or feel free to drop your kids off with $$. The movie is approximately 2 hours, so please be there by 5:45 to pick them up.<br /><br />Please email if you have any questions.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140686477321998927.post-2208208247796289992010-02-26T22:22:00.007-05:002010-02-26T22:30:18.003-05:00John Gumm Visits CNE<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikqGgAHPZkqg3e0fhqQ_SwQeOm8Vf5DAaNmyPfO82jf27TWTU2mppC8sHhyJnnxhgZVE2R6ta9CU9nT1SqF4vs7MELGNazgilYE7MfLG_UarEOHdckJNFO2j1M3o3dCLk-IfDEQ72vCJ72/s1600-h/P1080072.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikqGgAHPZkqg3e0fhqQ_SwQeOm8Vf5DAaNmyPfO82jf27TWTU2mppC8sHhyJnnxhgZVE2R6ta9CU9nT1SqF4vs7MELGNazgilYE7MfLG_UarEOHdckJNFO2j1M3o3dCLk-IfDEQ72vCJ72/s400/P1080072.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442760408136802258" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTnjC64lcR-Z_WvAlUHYzqKpuza14yzfwe5MWTb6Kfgsi80sbBRg9W2kg6_-ht6Y3Wp62-yqCfAdmNiH2h82hEGtq5JZBSSAn_aACON4mA43ALWtXQQqOom_QtWt7RSoxToqstYPp8MK7z/s1600-h/P1080095.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTnjC64lcR-Z_WvAlUHYzqKpuza14yzfwe5MWTb6Kfgsi80sbBRg9W2kg6_-ht6Y3Wp62-yqCfAdmNiH2h82hEGtq5JZBSSAn_aACON4mA43ALWtXQQqOom_QtWt7RSoxToqstYPp8MK7z/s400/P1080095.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442760086018518290" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwAkawQkbjfh45_EfsLyrmKZa5ZG8id70IhQh_eZwJEjBRkt1rroVtea-uuFDujrxu41ImW14rFMQEyiuUyQxuLqZ8LvzsTFHbtyDgAnEip4W8gyrkqdyzTD0rQb7kJGraswVUfKX50pEY/s1600-h/P1080103.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwAkawQkbjfh45_EfsLyrmKZa5ZG8id70IhQh_eZwJEjBRkt1rroVtea-uuFDujrxu41ImW14rFMQEyiuUyQxuLqZ8LvzsTFHbtyDgAnEip4W8gyrkqdyzTD0rQb7kJGraswVUfKX50pEY/s400/P1080103.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442759754395017186" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizgiAv9zDPhkGQSovusD1qS1EfNkjgkuiCcATL3R5ZVy8QMfjQOZbfe15XdP1tjv4wOSqrxcDcDCkIZBRxpATd3WXTG4IA2ldsEpL-SZYgUEaawJGYlE-SZHp4QfUrS9s6zVKgV2NeeQ6C/s1600-h/P1080111.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizgiAv9zDPhkGQSovusD1qS1EfNkjgkuiCcATL3R5ZVy8QMfjQOZbfe15XdP1tjv4wOSqrxcDcDCkIZBRxpATd3WXTG4IA2ldsEpL-SZYgUEaawJGYlE-SZHp4QfUrS9s6zVKgV2NeeQ6C/s400/P1080111.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442759446889025650" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp0_WNUY02HQin5AOtrdl0LSTRelXX8BNd6dJS_Bt86QssJ50RYVrqRmikuqLldcO9CUR6amxQjAzBAamPM8UppFw5bH9ldGC0DZXcyYP-pIB8G5dsVj3ljn1Z2ihRFoj7LMd8XQd0cNnY/s1600-h/P1080130.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp0_WNUY02HQin5AOtrdl0LSTRelXX8BNd6dJS_Bt86QssJ50RYVrqRmikuqLldcO9CUR6amxQjAzBAamPM8UppFw5bH9ldGC0DZXcyYP-pIB8G5dsVj3ljn1Z2ihRFoj7LMd8XQd0cNnY/s400/P1080130.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442759073268604002" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP2G6rhTy2kt9C4zm9tIoT-HfR00FiBmtxRWWmiKv-cHcKbgErq5Ym7cxQ3tA2aMVA-ThkDN0SOfr2MtagBcJerODH3oijUSgd0yXgCFcd_eiTVFIVXI-oC00yl4Q6QasL4G6idgNTseJZ/s1600-h/P1080140.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP2G6rhTy2kt9C4zm9tIoT-HfR00FiBmtxRWWmiKv-cHcKbgErq5Ym7cxQ3tA2aMVA-ThkDN0SOfr2MtagBcJerODH3oijUSgd0yXgCFcd_eiTVFIVXI-oC00yl4Q6QasL4G6idgNTseJZ/s320/P1080140.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442758780006184258" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140686477321998927.post-17669334250468269932010-02-18T23:47:00.003-05:002010-02-18T23:51:13.859-05:00Lots of changes!Well, we have had an unexpected little winter break these last 2 weeks. There has been quite a few changes to our schedule due to this posted on the 4th grade website. Here are the highlights...<br /><br />Valentine's Day party will be tomorrow afternoon.<br /><br />Mrs. Thompson's literature projects have been postponed to next Friday. An outline of a possible project will go home in Friday Folders tomorrow.<br /><br />Conferences are going to be Tuesday and Wednesday next week. If you requested a conference, I will send you confimation on the Friday Folder report. If you would like a conference, please let me know.<br /><br />Our field trip to Pattison Park has been postponed to March 3rd. Please send in permission slips.<br /><br />D.C. money is due tomorrow.<br /><br />For any other changes, please check the Friday Folder report.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140686477321998927.post-43626096844713927132010-02-03T22:12:00.004-05:002010-02-04T10:00:59.665-05:00Check out this video of Clara explaining our science learning contracts<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxZdkzPu15iXq6aFCQqweEYurKOpWBXIlLOSGJfb9UbL0F8XL2VmkaoGq6lVquzahdHcVOpxwJMbNm5XuBm7Q' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />In this video, Clara will tell you how our learning contracts work in science class.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140686477321998927.post-77365716105479783162010-02-02T10:59:00.003-05:002010-02-02T11:10:10.357-05:00Week of Feb 1st.This week we will be starting a unit on the Olympics. We will learn about modern and ancient Olympics and talk about the winter events. Students will be ready to cheer on the USA when the games start next week. There are several Olympic links found on the right side of the page.<br /><br />In science, we are finishing up our Water Cycle contract. Next we will move onto a unit on measurement. <br /><br />Next week we will be having a Valentines party. Volunteer forms went home on Friday. Please return them ASAP so Mrs. Johnson can organize the items coming in. <br /><br />Conferences are on Tuesday and Wednesday next week. I have received a few forms back. If you would like to schedule a conference, please send the form back to school.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140686477321998927.post-39245638316032642742010-01-27T18:13:00.006-05:002010-01-27T18:23:25.270-05:00Pics from Local 12 Visit Today<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5FT8LIuPFttURBfp5owg6soEcPAcPFAS4qeJbU5wTD2V6_-uzNYp8BJUL_A2mHdvfbQgVlT7BcSRWVqUdh6RcOReEHXA_73JN8Uo3Ps1IZHquMy-w_sAdQPBhSXiqsU8-Vk22J48UCXsv/s1600-h/P1080011.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5FT8LIuPFttURBfp5owg6soEcPAcPFAS4qeJbU5wTD2V6_-uzNYp8BJUL_A2mHdvfbQgVlT7BcSRWVqUdh6RcOReEHXA_73JN8Uo3Ps1IZHquMy-w_sAdQPBhSXiqsU8-Vk22J48UCXsv/s320/P1080011.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431564206749578130" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-2WEaqf-8hUL3KyYqdepf9aFEWaa2V5W_vNCPixM1QcejQot4lWJ3wHZWqFWKBpQ_NvTokI1z2QFkg3KDJrjLk0F8VkGo032cJLgzwuTJxCwd4ItqZmTM3PbhGiuBjhNo0qNl5HEuOyZD/s1600-h/P1080013.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-2WEaqf-8hUL3KyYqdepf9aFEWaa2V5W_vNCPixM1QcejQot4lWJ3wHZWqFWKBpQ_NvTokI1z2QFkg3KDJrjLk0F8VkGo032cJLgzwuTJxCwd4ItqZmTM3PbhGiuBjhNo0qNl5HEuOyZD/s320/P1080013.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431563796436351570" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKAaDvItwlBlokmZJ-5oBCyUMF9T_pFgpSy5-FthxMRRZgvThoTl-1OpHRINVPWn-QTHVcjbq5l5PGssP9sKHnx6VuXO8Dw77NBovmD2TN5PEE6UKSxx5Rm0TxSkWUelKqrHY6tS3bTvQR/s1600-h/P1080018.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKAaDvItwlBlokmZJ-5oBCyUMF9T_pFgpSy5-FthxMRRZgvThoTl-1OpHRINVPWn-QTHVcjbq5l5PGssP9sKHnx6VuXO8Dw77NBovmD2TN5PEE6UKSxx5Rm0TxSkWUelKqrHY6tS3bTvQR/s320/P1080018.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431563321347745650" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsOe-C_R-_hte7EaQ295RVo1gMHmV_3NC4H8OZvARCGkIoWjaSrCLkXl0bcSRr23VnrUEt8N3TkOwFZAqR0csFYzFfic0nUaJ1KMOwQMKt9FmCHXXC0UCO-gB64MlhbcKkdAbV_ImP0WaO/s1600-h/P1080050.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsOe-C_R-_hte7EaQ295RVo1gMHmV_3NC4H8OZvARCGkIoWjaSrCLkXl0bcSRr23VnrUEt8N3TkOwFZAqR0csFYzFfic0nUaJ1KMOwQMKt9FmCHXXC0UCO-gB64MlhbcKkdAbV_ImP0WaO/s320/P1080050.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431562876844426786" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUgq4v7LYKofFkWNqMlIrQ4A-XL7fxV2OR_ySyH0mKyM1-WOnxBV0nU6OyXqc9jH9vAJV8_e9dnxmyJe4X7J4qQYgFmCaXmzdmo4XG_8uau1dcEXZ61fjqylz1n3GjDhSbXiY0ccXMlsXh/s1600-h/P1080053.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUgq4v7LYKofFkWNqMlIrQ4A-XL7fxV2OR_ySyH0mKyM1-WOnxBV0nU6OyXqc9jH9vAJV8_e9dnxmyJe4X7J4qQYgFmCaXmzdmo4XG_8uau1dcEXZ61fjqylz1n3GjDhSbXiY0ccXMlsXh/s320/P1080053.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431562558661340130" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEjVm1r7sH8KlLusVV-0r5vRuA4EhZho0xslhDNgRyilnWk2f5zzZVP23LjxXM27_WrgsXiyipCg_RLaPhIaC8AMak71zl5_I4TPSwCweEGTCp-F1jXX56vI8y3vRBWRA9iNTYN7sOZb5S/s1600-h/P1080058.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEjVm1r7sH8KlLusVV-0r5vRuA4EhZho0xslhDNgRyilnWk2f5zzZVP23LjxXM27_WrgsXiyipCg_RLaPhIaC8AMak71zl5_I4TPSwCweEGTCp-F1jXX56vI8y3vRBWRA9iNTYN7sOZb5S/s320/P1080058.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431562170505853666" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140686477321998927.post-64490613522841922682010-01-19T11:36:00.003-05:002010-01-19T11:54:37.819-05:00Short weekThis week is a short week due to the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Below are links for students about Dr. King.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.factmonster.com/spot/mlkhistory1.html">Fact Monster on Dr. King</a><br /><a href="http://www.windmillworks.com/gamesonline/clozegames/dream.htm">Fill In the Blank on the "I have a dream speech..."</a><br /><a href="http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Photos/Gallery/Martin-luther-king-jr">National Geographic's Life in Pictures</a><br /><a href="http://home.howstuffworks.com/martin-luther-king-jr-day-activities.htm/printable">Crafts/Activities</a><br /><br />This week we will be reading My Brother Martin from our reading book. <br /><br />In science, we will be learning about the water cycle. The learning contract we will be doing can be found by clicking<a href="http://rocket.cneschools.org/course/view.php?id=84&week=2"> here</a> or visiting the fourth grade course on the district website.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140686477321998927.post-88451278714758843602010-01-12T10:33:00.003-05:002010-01-12T10:38:16.247-05:00OAT Test PracticeThis week we will be doing an OAT practice test. We are using tests given to students in previous years. This year 4th graders will be taking a reading and math test. These tests will not be graded, but will be used to help us target our instruction in these weeks leading up to the test.<br /><br />We will continue to read The Great Kapok Tree in reading and use the same spelling words this week due to last week's snow days. Be sure to check out the fun rainforest links in the post below.<br /><br />On Thursday students will have a science test over erosion and weathering. Students will receive a study guide to help them prepare for the test. <br /><br />Permission slips went home this week for the Local 12 field trip on January 27th. Please return them back to school signed with the $5 transportation fee.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140686477321998927.post-91623212918694829662010-01-04T10:16:00.002-05:002010-01-04T11:23:16.230-05:00Welcome back!I hope everyone had a wonderful winter break! We are back to work on our erosion unit in science. We should have a test sometime next week.<br /><br />We will be reading The Great Kapok Tree in reading for the next 2 weeks. Here are some fun activities to go along with our story.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.surfnetkids.com/games/rainforest-c.htm">Online concentration game</a><br /><a href="http://www.christiananswers.net/kids/find2.html">Count the rainforest animals</a><a href="http://www.rainforesteducation.com/FunNGames/puzzles/beach25.htmhttp://"></a><br /><a href="http://www.rainforestanimals.net/index.html">Learn about rainforest animals</a><br /><a href="http://www.purposegames.com/game/1656">Label the reainforest animals</a><br /><a href="http://www.thinkingfountain.org/s/strata/strata.html">Life in the Strata information</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140686477321998927.post-11165345950388113742009-12-14T11:54:00.003-05:002009-12-14T12:04:11.086-05:00Getting ready for the holidays<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4FreyWM7WRI2REFphXwgCoOTbSbPgR_FGFkc_hwug1KaTQwVCuBZdFx0WLGrVPQ4GTX4FMbAmxr1vcWyez5xDle3zqDVthQs7o89W6A-6Cx0YjdvQeId3EhDaecOl0hSXD3KPsiDeLzuU/s1600-h/Christmas-Snoopy-Woodstock.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 188px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4FreyWM7WRI2REFphXwgCoOTbSbPgR_FGFkc_hwug1KaTQwVCuBZdFx0WLGrVPQ4GTX4FMbAmxr1vcWyez5xDle3zqDVthQs7o89W6A-6Cx0YjdvQeId3EhDaecOl0hSXD3KPsiDeLzuU/s200/Christmas-Snoopy-Woodstock.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415138762602995570" border="0" /></a><br />We are busy getting ready for the holiday break. We just finished reading <em>The Best Christmas Pageant Ever</em>. We will compare the text version with the movie version as well as complete a learning contract with grammar, writing, art, and reading activities.<br /><a href="http://www.mce.k12tn.net/READING37/BEST_CHRISTMAS_PAGEANT_EVER.HTM">Online Questions and Activities<br /></a><br />In math we are continuing to progress in our study of multiplication. Students who do not have their multiplication facts memorized yet will fall behind as we move into double digit multiplication and long division, so please spend time helping your child practice the facts at home. We do not spend much time at school practicing facts as it is expected that the children will learn their facts in third grade.<br /><br />We have been working on our first science contract as we continue learning about Earth's changing surface.<br /><br />Thanks to all who have volunteered to send in supplies for the Christmas party on December 18. Mrs. Johnson has taken over the planning and should be contacting you. Feel free to send in any treats, especially healthy ones like fruit and salami roll ups.<br /><br />Don't forget the spelling bee Friday morning at 9:30. We will be cheering on our 3 girls!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140686477321998927.post-44650104469183836492009-11-17T18:18:00.003-05:002009-11-17T18:21:36.943-05:00Hockey Day<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8lhPV_fJzwv57w1lSNK22LHTJc2IvxCAWMQpP2TQZG7NP6vJUgZSZRLSWspjzH3a37wPmyCCe35tqmlqkShGQ3LsvbcIsS0sg6Pw-1xuMg4hdSOEsSequRUCIc8vim2V4EzRRU3-UxBFN/s1600/P1070647.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8lhPV_fJzwv57w1lSNK22LHTJc2IvxCAWMQpP2TQZG7NP6vJUgZSZRLSWspjzH3a37wPmyCCe35tqmlqkShGQ3LsvbcIsS0sg6Pw-1xuMg4hdSOEsSequRUCIc8vim2V4EzRRU3-UxBFN/s320/P1070647.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405216718656397490" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZfb7BHGnVZo17OOOR5Ro76wmcBFV11PSQ6QtNVd_12V0319_aVQpwntl5bKqJg4o7G7ju46J3qFJTC9iDrXc7RzPwzNyz__qjfWmh-3Rj4cvInqyjKATn1_13PIzjfBBC2autcISTDJQG/s1600/P1070642.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZfb7BHGnVZo17OOOR5Ro76wmcBFV11PSQ6QtNVd_12V0319_aVQpwntl5bKqJg4o7G7ju46J3qFJTC9iDrXc7RzPwzNyz__qjfWmh-3Rj4cvInqyjKATn1_13PIzjfBBC2autcISTDJQG/s320/P1070642.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405216384419238402" border="0" /></a><br />A great time was had by everyone at the hockey game today. Here are a few pics from today's game.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140686477321998927.post-57371177510977422732009-11-12T17:23:00.003-05:002009-11-12T17:31:44.948-05:00Pink and Say<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIfi1SAA8V2DFu6VeO2HfwmHufRyarVhSDuHWRje-byt9sgmFDoiQXPlG6ZXkNcm45wlNvw-Z0aS0f65yZ1-Qo6VwdLBBIVNubE7NCEQHz7QAjU6QUwm4pN9Ez9z6NYxop9DBUPtNEv9Qs/s1600-h/pinkCover.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 199px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIfi1SAA8V2DFu6VeO2HfwmHufRyarVhSDuHWRje-byt9sgmFDoiQXPlG6ZXkNcm45wlNvw-Z0aS0f65yZ1-Qo6VwdLBBIVNubE7NCEQHz7QAjU6QUwm4pN9Ez9z6NYxop9DBUPtNEv9Qs/s320/pinkCover.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403347278269965506" border="0" /></a><br />This week, we have been reading a wonderful story called <span style="font-style: italic;">Pink and Say</span> by Patricia Polacco. It is a story about 2 young boys who find themselves as soldiers during the Civil War. <img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/DTHOMP%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.png" alt="" />The story deals with very serious issues and I thought that Veterans Day week would be a great time to talk about these things. You can click <a href="http://www.quia.com/jg/408038.html">here</a> for a game on the vocabulary from the story.<br /><br />Our Cyclones field trip is next Tuesday. I still have a few students who need to have their permission slips turned in. Please do so immediately.<br /><br />We have finished our unit on plants in science and will be moving on to weathering and erosion of rocks and soil. Watch the Friday Folder reports for any materials we may be requesting help on for science labs.<br /><br />Our next literature project is a biography report. The "hero sandwich" project was sent home Friday afternoon. Students may complete an additional project on their own for extra credit.<br /><br />Thanks to all those who made it out to conferences and the program this week!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140686477321998927.post-66092143964046741382009-10-19T11:27:00.002-04:002009-10-19T11:31:22.211-04:00Story Skeleton ConfusionApparently there was a little confusion about the story skeletons. I told the students they could do the story skeletons as their mystery literature projects. They can choose to do something else instead, I just wanted to give them this as an option.<br /><br />Also, we have 2 field trips coming up. The first is next week's trip to Chiloh Lock. The second is the Cyclones hockey game. Make sure you return the permission slips and fees ASAP.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140686477321998927.post-49188461668673083922009-09-16T12:52:00.002-04:002009-09-16T12:56:14.845-04:00Important papers in Friday FoldersParents, please look for some important papers in your child's Friday Folder this week. First, the information about the Washington D.C. trip will be coming home on bright pink paper. The paper includes a sample itetnerary on one side and the deposit form on the back. The cost is $399 per person. A $50 deposit per person is due by October 26th. No deposits will be accepted after this date. Deposits will be taken on a first come, first serve basis. Last year we had to turn some people away because we had too many for one bus, but not enough for 2 buses. Deposits will be numbered and dated as they come in. Any questions, please let me know.<br /><br />We are also planning a field trip to the Museum Center for Wednesday, September 30th to see the Lewis and Clark movie and the Natural History Museum. Information about cost and chaperoning will be on the form.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140686477321998927.post-32424618352895768532009-09-11T15:18:00.002-04:002009-09-11T15:23:33.430-04:00Sept. 11thToday we had a moment of silence to honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001. I also read a book about what happened that day so the students knew why we had taken a moment of silence.<br /><br />Friday Folder reports are going home today. Some students have some missing work from this week written on the form. Also, several graded papers are going home. Students are permitted to correct and return papers they earned a D or F on. We will record the average of the 2 grades. Several papers I have requested students correct and return. Students will have one week to correct and return a paper.<br /><br />Walk a thon collecting kicked off today. Students will be coming home with information about that.<br /><br />Have a great weekend!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140686477321998927.post-76717649371700051692009-09-10T11:03:00.002-04:002009-09-10T11:05:24.079-04:00AR up and ready to goToday we finished our STAR testing to help determine reading levels, so students are ready to begin taking AR tests. Students will be expected to complete one AR test each week unless otherwise discussed with me. Students are given 30 minutes each day at school for AR reading.<br /><br />Just a reminder there will be a spelling and reading test tomorrow.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140686477321998927.post-84248593878908094812009-09-02T09:32:00.002-04:002009-09-02T09:37:32.321-04:00Fun Lewis and Clark linksWe are reading Lewis and Clark and Me in reading class. This story is told from the point of view of Seaman, a dog Lewis bought before his journey west. Here are some fun links to go along with the story.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nationalgeographic.com/west/">Lewis and Clark go west</a><br /><a href="http://xroads.virginia.edu/%7EHYPER/JOURNALS/toc.html">Journal entries</a><br /><a href="http://www.nps.gov/archive/jeff/LewisClark2/Activities&Kids/Games/ColoringBook/ColoringBook.htm">Lewis and Clark Coloring Book</a><br /><a href="http://www.nps.gov/archive/jeff/LewisClark2/Activities&Kids/ActivitiesAndKidsMain.htm">Kid Activities</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140686477321998927.post-81683819401828309462009-08-31T12:12:00.001-04:002009-08-31T12:12:50.755-04:00Ordering Book Clubs OnlineYou can now place your Scholastic Book Clubs orders online!<br /><br />Browse all the great monthly Book Club selections at low prices and order online. Plus, our class earns a FREE book every time a parent orders online.<br /><br />Here’s how it works:<br /><br />1. Use the information below to access the Scholastic Book Clubs Web site.<br />2. Browse the titles with your child and place your order with your credit card.<br />3. Your order will come to me, and your credit card payment will go directly to Scholastic’s secure server. There’s no need to send money to school.<br />4. After I submit the entire class order to Scholastic, your order will be delivered to our classroom for your child to take home.<br /><br />To get started, go to the Web address below and enter our class’s personalized user name and password in the sign-in fields on the right side of the page. Note: You do not need to create your own user name and password.<br /><br />www.scholastic.com/bookclubs<br />User Name: cnethompson<br />Password: rocket<br /><br />Ordering online is the most convenient way to use Scholastic Book Clubs. You can order anytime, right up until the online order due date. You’ll also get instant access to over 500 additional titles plus online-only specials and discounts.<br /><br />And don’t forget: Every time a parent places an order online, we earn a FREE book for our classroom library!<br /><br />If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140686477321998927.post-56234267358023261192009-08-26T15:20:00.002-04:002009-08-26T15:21:30.451-04:00Great first day!!!We have come to the end of a great first day! <br /><br />Please remember to bring these things tomorrow:<br /><ul><li>signed forms</li><li>water bottles</li><li>healthy snacks</li><li>pictures/magazines/stickers to decorate journals</li></ul>Homework folders and planners should be returned to school each day.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0