Mrs. Thurman’s Newsletter
September 11, 2009
What a great week!
Next Week:
Reading – Next week we will be working on connections: text to text, text to world, and text to self.
Writing – Next week we will begin story writing.
Math – We will be working on data and probability. Even though we are moving on from multiplication for the time being PLEASE make sure your child is still working with flash cards at home. The assessment we took this week will come home today. As you will see there are still facts they are struggling to learn. I will be putting some computer games on the blog this weekend, maybe that will be incentive!
Social Studies – Missouri is a big part of fourth grade! Next week we will work on learning the regions of Missouri and study maps of Missouri.
Homework: Please watch for highlighted notes in the assignment book next week. Our math is fluctuating quite a bit right now so I am not sure of the exact days we will have homework. I will stress to the students it must be highlighted!
September Birthdays
Aly
Hannah
Andrew
Mason
Happy Birthday, friends!
This and That
Please check assignment books each night and look for highlighted homework. We have had some missing homework assignments lately!
Grades are entered into SIS – you can check your child’s progress.
Sept. 12th – Reading Around the Square (information coming home today)
Sept. 18th – ½ day School release will be at 11:45
NOTE ABOUT GRADES:
If there is a letter grade on a paper from now on it is going in the grade book.
STUDENT OF THE WEEK – This week our student of the week was Eryka Williams! She shared her love of basketball and jewelry with us...and told us she doesn’t like scary movies! It was fun getting to know her!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Newsletter 9-4-09
Mrs. Thurman’s Newsletter
September 4, 2009
What a great week!
Next Week:
Reading – Next week we will be forming literature groups where the students have a small group that meet with to read and discuss their reading.
Writing – Next week we will work on descriptive writing and looking at examples of beautiful writing.
Math – We will be working on factors and multiples.
Social Studies – Missouri is a big part of fourth grade! Next week we will work on learning the regions of Missouri and study maps of Missouri.
Spelling Words for test on Friday: brick, skill, lift, pride, grind, still, crime, flight, live, blind, sting, fright, wind, hint, ripe, shine, inch, sigh, built, build
Grammar: On the back of the spelling list is our grammar focus for the week. This week it is ending punctuation. The students should complete the problems that have not been finished and return it Friday. There is a short grammar quiz with the spelling test.
Homework: There will be math homework every night next week. Sometimes our lessons take longer than expected (or less time than expected) so please check the assignment book each day to see if there is anything highlighted.
September Birthdays
Aly
Hannah
Andrew
Mason
Happy Birthday, friends!
This and That
Don’t forget no school on Monday, September 7 for Labor Day.
Please check assignment books each night and look for highlighted homework. We have had some missing homework assignments lately!
Grades are entered into SIS – you can check your child’s progress.
September 4, 2009
What a great week!
Next Week:
Reading – Next week we will be forming literature groups where the students have a small group that meet with to read and discuss their reading.
Writing – Next week we will work on descriptive writing and looking at examples of beautiful writing.
Math – We will be working on factors and multiples.
Social Studies – Missouri is a big part of fourth grade! Next week we will work on learning the regions of Missouri and study maps of Missouri.
Spelling Words for test on Friday: brick, skill, lift, pride, grind, still, crime, flight, live, blind, sting, fright, wind, hint, ripe, shine, inch, sigh, built, build
Grammar: On the back of the spelling list is our grammar focus for the week. This week it is ending punctuation. The students should complete the problems that have not been finished and return it Friday. There is a short grammar quiz with the spelling test.
Homework: There will be math homework every night next week. Sometimes our lessons take longer than expected (or less time than expected) so please check the assignment book each day to see if there is anything highlighted.
September Birthdays
Aly
Hannah
Andrew
Mason
Happy Birthday, friends!
This and That
Don’t forget no school on Monday, September 7 for Labor Day.
Please check assignment books each night and look for highlighted homework. We have had some missing homework assignments lately!
Grades are entered into SIS – you can check your child’s progress.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Spelling City Problems
Today the kids told me that Spelling City doesn't link right to my name so here is a new set of directions to try! Please leave me a comment to let me know if it works.
1. Click on the Spelling City box on the side of this page.
2. If my name does not appear on the page click on the tab that says Find a List.
3. Then click on the search by teacher section and type in Anna Thurman.
4. My name should come up and click on it to see the spelling units!
Sorry for the confusion, hope this helps!
1. Click on the Spelling City box on the side of this page.
2. If my name does not appear on the page click on the tab that says Find a List.
3. Then click on the search by teacher section and type in Anna Thurman.
4. My name should come up and click on it to see the spelling units!
Sorry for the confusion, hope this helps!
Friday, August 28, 2009
Spelling City
The new list is on Spelling city under unit #2. Click on the Spelling City link to the left and have fun. They really like the hang mouse game!
Newsletter 8-28-09
Mrs. Thurman’s Newsletter
August 28, 2009
Thanks for another great week! Pictures went smoothly and I think everyone had a great smile on their face.
Next Week:
Reading – Next week we will be learning about workstations in reading. I will be doing independent reading conferences with the students and we will practice good reading strategies.
Writing – Our writing spirals have been working great! They have written so much this week. Next week the students will learn to use that freewriting to start forming stories, poems, and more.
Math – We will be working on unit two next week. It is about multiplication combinations.
Science – Next week a conservationist will come to talk to the students about soil. We will be finishing up our rock study. There will be a TEST on Friday. Look for the study guide on Wednesday night.
Spelling Words for test on Friday: peach, sweet, feast, cream, fresh, free, reach, kept, spent, desk, least, east, greed, real, dream, west, speed, cheap, chief, field
Grammar Focus: On the back of the spelling list is our grammar focus for the week. This week it is commas. The students should complete the problems that have not been finished and return it Friday. There is a short grammar quiz with the spelling test.
Homework: There will be math homework on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Sometimes our lessons take longer than expected (or less time than expected) so please check the assignment book each day to see if there is anything highlighted. Also, they will need to study for spelling and the science test!
August Birthdays
Parker Hanks – Happy Birthday, Parker!
This and That
Class shirts can be ordered for $7.00. If you need an order form please let me know. There is a form that was passed out at parent night. Mrs. Jennings told me she will get us some to send home on Monday night. Sorry for the delay.
There is an order form for football jerseys that is coming home today!
Thank you all for responding about the newsletter so quickly.
August 28, 2009
Thanks for another great week! Pictures went smoothly and I think everyone had a great smile on their face.
Next Week:
Reading – Next week we will be learning about workstations in reading. I will be doing independent reading conferences with the students and we will practice good reading strategies.
Writing – Our writing spirals have been working great! They have written so much this week. Next week the students will learn to use that freewriting to start forming stories, poems, and more.
Math – We will be working on unit two next week. It is about multiplication combinations.
Science – Next week a conservationist will come to talk to the students about soil. We will be finishing up our rock study. There will be a TEST on Friday. Look for the study guide on Wednesday night.
Spelling Words for test on Friday: peach, sweet, feast, cream, fresh, free, reach, kept, spent, desk, least, east, greed, real, dream, west, speed, cheap, chief, field
Grammar Focus: On the back of the spelling list is our grammar focus for the week. This week it is commas. The students should complete the problems that have not been finished and return it Friday. There is a short grammar quiz with the spelling test.
Homework: There will be math homework on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Sometimes our lessons take longer than expected (or less time than expected) so please check the assignment book each day to see if there is anything highlighted. Also, they will need to study for spelling and the science test!
August Birthdays
Parker Hanks – Happy Birthday, Parker!
This and That
Class shirts can be ordered for $7.00. If you need an order form please let me know. There is a form that was passed out at parent night. Mrs. Jennings told me she will get us some to send home on Monday night. Sorry for the delay.
There is an order form for football jerseys that is coming home today!
Thank you all for responding about the newsletter so quickly.
First Week Down!
This has been a great week. The students are great and really learning a lot. This week we had fun getting to know each other. We played a silly game called Black Socks. You sing it as you walk in a circle...it's a little like musical chairs with a twist. We laughed really hard and had fun. Here are a few pictures from that day!
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Newsletter
Mrs. Thurman’s Newsletter
August 21, 2009
Wow – What a great first week! The kids are so awesome and things have really gone smoothly. Thank you for everything you’ve done to make this week a success.
Next Week:
Reading – Next week we will spend time in reading working on procedures, checking out books from our classroom library and creating a response log to use during writing time.
Writing – The students will create a writing spiral. We will interview different adults to see how they use writing in their jobs, we will take a field trip around the school to see where writing occurs, and we will write!
Math – Our math year starts with multiplication arrays.
Science – We will begin a study of the types of rocks and rock cycle.
Spelling Words for test on Friday: skate, blade, gain, safe, drag, aid, past, gray, drain, jail, shape, plant, hang, pray, pain, glass, shall, sale, steak, break
Grammar Focus: On the back of the spelling list is our grammar focus for the week. This week it is capitalization. The students should complete the problems that have not been finished and return it Friday. There is a short grammar quiz with the spelling test.
Homework: There will be math homework on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Sometimes our lessons take longer than expected (or less time than expected) so please check the assignment book each day to see if there is anything highlighted.
August Birthdays
Parker Hanks – Happy Birthday, Parker!
This and That
Wednesday, August 26th – PICTURE DAY!
Please turn in the paperwork that was in the white folder as soon as possible.
If you have not purchased an assignment book please send the money as soon as possible. ($5.00)
Class shirts can be ordered for $7.00. If you need an order form please let me know.
I AM SENDING THIS WEEK’S NEWSLETTER HOME ON PAPER. I WILL ALSO EMAIL IT TO YOU OVER THE WEEKEND. PLEASE RESPOND TO THE EMAIL TO LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU RECEIVE IT. NEXT WEEK IT WILL COME ONLY ON EMAIL IF YOU CHOOSE THAT YOU HAVE EMAIL AND WOULD CHECK IT DAILY. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THERE IS A QUESTION OR CONCERN ABOUT THAT.
August 21, 2009
Wow – What a great first week! The kids are so awesome and things have really gone smoothly. Thank you for everything you’ve done to make this week a success.
Next Week:
Reading – Next week we will spend time in reading working on procedures, checking out books from our classroom library and creating a response log to use during writing time.
Writing – The students will create a writing spiral. We will interview different adults to see how they use writing in their jobs, we will take a field trip around the school to see where writing occurs, and we will write!
Math – Our math year starts with multiplication arrays.
Science – We will begin a study of the types of rocks and rock cycle.
Spelling Words for test on Friday: skate, blade, gain, safe, drag, aid, past, gray, drain, jail, shape, plant, hang, pray, pain, glass, shall, sale, steak, break
Grammar Focus: On the back of the spelling list is our grammar focus for the week. This week it is capitalization. The students should complete the problems that have not been finished and return it Friday. There is a short grammar quiz with the spelling test.
Homework: There will be math homework on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Sometimes our lessons take longer than expected (or less time than expected) so please check the assignment book each day to see if there is anything highlighted.
August Birthdays
Parker Hanks – Happy Birthday, Parker!
This and That
Wednesday, August 26th – PICTURE DAY!
Please turn in the paperwork that was in the white folder as soon as possible.
If you have not purchased an assignment book please send the money as soon as possible. ($5.00)
Class shirts can be ordered for $7.00. If you need an order form please let me know.
I AM SENDING THIS WEEK’S NEWSLETTER HOME ON PAPER. I WILL ALSO EMAIL IT TO YOU OVER THE WEEKEND. PLEASE RESPOND TO THE EMAIL TO LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU RECEIVE IT. NEXT WEEK IT WILL COME ONLY ON EMAIL IF YOU CHOOSE THAT YOU HAVE EMAIL AND WOULD CHECK IT DAILY. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THERE IS A QUESTION OR CONCERN ABOUT THAT.
Spelling City - Spelling practice
Hi Friends,
On the right side of the blog you will see a link for Spelling City. This is a fun site where students can practice their spelling words. When you get to the site it will ask you to enter the words but if you click on my name at the top you will see my lists. I have just added Unit 1 for this week. Explore the site and let me know what you think!
On the right side of the blog you will see a link for Spelling City. This is a fun site where students can practice their spelling words. When you get to the site it will ask you to enter the words but if you click on my name at the top you will see my lists. I have just added Unit 1 for this week. Explore the site and let me know what you think!
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Parent Night!
The fun has begun! Parent night was awesome...I may have talked too fast and too long but I was excited to see so many parents. Just from the meeting I can tell this is going to be a good class and a great year! Thanks for coming and if you have any questions about the packet please give me a call or send me an email!
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