Here are some websites for Lattice Multiplication:
http://www.coolmath4kids.com/times-tables/times-tables-lesson-lattice-multiplication-1.html
http://www.ozark.k12.mo.us/upper/index_files/Resources/Resources_Math_Video.html
For the second link click on the section that says Lattice Multplication Video.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009
Newsletter
Mrs. Thurman’s Newsletter
November 13, 2009
Next Week:
Reading – This week we investigated text features of non-fiction. Next week we will use that new knowledge to answer questions about non fiction stories.
Writing – We will complete our stories that we started last week about a person who takes a trip down the river and encounters animals. We are going to use Daisy Comes Home by Jan Brett as a model for our writing.
Math – Next week we will work on using variables in number expressions and how to use function tables. (I know that sounds hard but the students usually do pretty well!)
Science – We will continue with electricity. The test over electricity will be the Tuesday before Thanksgiving break. The study guide will come home at the end of next week.
This and That
• Tuesday, November 17th is the fourth grade music program. They have been working really hard and sound great! They need to be here by 6:50 p.m.
• Thanksgiving break will be Wednesday, November 25th – Friday, November 27th.
• Spelling words are in the students green folder. They can bring that folder home every day. I do ask they keep it in their backpack because we do use it at school. If you cannot find your spelling words at home you can always look on Spelling City. That link is on our blog at http://ozarktigertalk.blogspot.com
Ashton Rolf was our student of the week! It was fun to see her pictures and hear about her love of gymnastics!
As always, I welcome communication from parents! Please let me know what is working and what is not! I will be starting a math group in the mornings soon. If you think your child would benefit from extra math work please send me a note or email. I’ll let you know when that will begin.
November 13, 2009
Next Week:
Reading – This week we investigated text features of non-fiction. Next week we will use that new knowledge to answer questions about non fiction stories.
Writing – We will complete our stories that we started last week about a person who takes a trip down the river and encounters animals. We are going to use Daisy Comes Home by Jan Brett as a model for our writing.
Math – Next week we will work on using variables in number expressions and how to use function tables. (I know that sounds hard but the students usually do pretty well!)
Science – We will continue with electricity. The test over electricity will be the Tuesday before Thanksgiving break. The study guide will come home at the end of next week.
This and That
• Tuesday, November 17th is the fourth grade music program. They have been working really hard and sound great! They need to be here by 6:50 p.m.
• Thanksgiving break will be Wednesday, November 25th – Friday, November 27th.
• Spelling words are in the students green folder. They can bring that folder home every day. I do ask they keep it in their backpack because we do use it at school. If you cannot find your spelling words at home you can always look on Spelling City. That link is on our blog at http://ozarktigertalk.blogspot.com
Ashton Rolf was our student of the week! It was fun to see her pictures and hear about her love of gymnastics!
As always, I welcome communication from parents! Please let me know what is working and what is not! I will be starting a math group in the mornings soon. If you think your child would benefit from extra math work please send me a note or email. I’ll let you know when that will begin.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Spelling City
Spelling City has been updated with the new spelling lists. Each spelling list should be on there now! Sorry for the delay!
Friday, November 6, 2009
Newsletter
Mrs. Thurman’s Newsletter
November 6, 2009
Next Week:
Reading – We will be working on non-fiction text features. Using mentor text and textbooks we will investigate the parts of a non-fiction book and how they can help us as readers.
Writing – Students will research animals that live along the Missouri River. They will then write a story about a person who takes a trip down the river and encounters these animals. We are going to use Daisy Comes Home by Jan Brett as a model for our writing.
Math – Next week we will work on adding and subtracting large numbers. This is readiness for the multiplication unit that we are beginning soon.
Science – We will continue with electricity.
This and That
• Friday, November 13th is early release. School will dismiss at 11:45. No lunch is served.
• Tuesday, November 17th is the fourth grade music program. They have been working really hard and sound great! Mrs. Burwick sent a note home in their folders today.
• Thanksgiving break will be Wednesday, November 25th – Friday, November 27th.
• We will not have grammar homework for the rest of this semester.
• Math homework will continue to be highlighted in their assignment book. Today several students had poor grades on homework. Please write me a note if there is something you do not understand on the homework or if your child is really struggling with the concept. The concept on the homework is not new, but they might need assistance.
Cade Little was our student of the week! It was fun to see his pictures and poster. The kids and I loved hearing about snow skiing! He made it look so fun!
November 6, 2009
Next Week:
Reading – We will be working on non-fiction text features. Using mentor text and textbooks we will investigate the parts of a non-fiction book and how they can help us as readers.
Writing – Students will research animals that live along the Missouri River. They will then write a story about a person who takes a trip down the river and encounters these animals. We are going to use Daisy Comes Home by Jan Brett as a model for our writing.
Math – Next week we will work on adding and subtracting large numbers. This is readiness for the multiplication unit that we are beginning soon.
Science – We will continue with electricity.
This and That
• Friday, November 13th is early release. School will dismiss at 11:45. No lunch is served.
• Tuesday, November 17th is the fourth grade music program. They have been working really hard and sound great! Mrs. Burwick sent a note home in their folders today.
• Thanksgiving break will be Wednesday, November 25th – Friday, November 27th.
• We will not have grammar homework for the rest of this semester.
• Math homework will continue to be highlighted in their assignment book. Today several students had poor grades on homework. Please write me a note if there is something you do not understand on the homework or if your child is really struggling with the concept. The concept on the homework is not new, but they might need assistance.
Cade Little was our student of the week! It was fun to see his pictures and poster. The kids and I loved hearing about snow skiing! He made it look so fun!
Friday, October 16, 2009
Newsletter
Mrs. Thurman’s Newsletter
October 16, 2009
Next Week:
Reading – We will be working on character traits. Students will compare physical traits and character traits of characters from books.
Writing – Next week we will write a story about autumn. We are going to model our stories after a book called I Know It’s Autumn by Eileen Spinelli.
Math – This week we will work on multiplication and division problems.
Social Studies – Our focus will be on economics. Students will learn about wants, needs, opportunity cost, and taxes.
Spelling Words for test on Friday: gear, spear, sharp, stare, alarm, cheer, square, hairy, starve, charm, beard, scarf, spare, stairs, year, charge, dairy, heart, weird, scare
October Birthdays
Jesse
Crista
Happy Birthday, friends!
This and That
• Next week is parent teacher conferences! Thank you for signing up so promptly. I sent a reminder card home this week with your time listed. Please let me know if you are unsure of your time slot. If you must change or cancel please contact me as soon as possible. Mrs. Prater in the office can take calls also.
• Book fair is next week! We previewed the selections today. If you would like your child to purchase a book please send the money with them in an envelope.
• NO SCHOOL on October 23 or October 26.
• There is a note coming home today about the Trunk or Treat our PTA is sponsoring on October 29th.
• Our Fall Festival party is on October 30th. If you signed up I will be contacting you.
October 16, 2009
Next Week:
Reading – We will be working on character traits. Students will compare physical traits and character traits of characters from books.
Writing – Next week we will write a story about autumn. We are going to model our stories after a book called I Know It’s Autumn by Eileen Spinelli.
Math – This week we will work on multiplication and division problems.
Social Studies – Our focus will be on economics. Students will learn about wants, needs, opportunity cost, and taxes.
Spelling Words for test on Friday: gear, spear, sharp, stare, alarm, cheer, square, hairy, starve, charm, beard, scarf, spare, stairs, year, charge, dairy, heart, weird, scare
October Birthdays
Jesse
Crista
Happy Birthday, friends!
This and That
• Next week is parent teacher conferences! Thank you for signing up so promptly. I sent a reminder card home this week with your time listed. Please let me know if you are unsure of your time slot. If you must change or cancel please contact me as soon as possible. Mrs. Prater in the office can take calls also.
• Book fair is next week! We previewed the selections today. If you would like your child to purchase a book please send the money with them in an envelope.
• NO SCHOOL on October 23 or October 26.
• There is a note coming home today about the Trunk or Treat our PTA is sponsoring on October 29th.
• Our Fall Festival party is on October 30th. If you signed up I will be contacting you.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Newsletter
Mrs. Thurman’s Newsletter
October 2, 2009
Next Week:
Reading – Using details to support comprehension of stories we are reading. At reading stations we are looking at matter, reading books about matter, and writing about matter!
Writing – Last week we finished a narrative. This week we will take that narrative and apply some fun revisions to make it more interesting.
Math – This week we will create bar graphs, picture graphs and circle graphs.
Science – Measuring and identifying matter will be our focus for the next few weeks.
Spelling Words for test on Friday:
Homework: The grammar homework is very important. Please make sure your student has gone over the information and completed the homework BEFORE Friday. Some of them are completing it at school on Friday morning and do not know the information for the grammar quiz.
Star of the Week: Student of the week this week was Sydney! It makes me happy to hear that she wants to be a teacher when she grows up! She’ll make a great teacher someday. She also loves TV and her family.
October Birthdays
Jesse
Crista
Happy Birthday, friends!
This and That
• Picture retakes are October 13th. If you are not happy with your child’s pictures please return them for retakes on that day.
• Parent teacher conferences are on October 20th – 21st. Most of you have already signed up for a time. If you have not I will send you a note to let you know what times are still available. If you have signed up I will send you a reminder of your time slot.
October 2, 2009
Next Week:
Reading – Using details to support comprehension of stories we are reading. At reading stations we are looking at matter, reading books about matter, and writing about matter!
Writing – Last week we finished a narrative. This week we will take that narrative and apply some fun revisions to make it more interesting.
Math – This week we will create bar graphs, picture graphs and circle graphs.
Science – Measuring and identifying matter will be our focus for the next few weeks.
Spelling Words for test on Friday:
Homework: The grammar homework is very important. Please make sure your student has gone over the information and completed the homework BEFORE Friday. Some of them are completing it at school on Friday morning and do not know the information for the grammar quiz.
Star of the Week: Student of the week this week was Sydney! It makes me happy to hear that she wants to be a teacher when she grows up! She’ll make a great teacher someday. She also loves TV and her family.
October Birthdays
Jesse
Crista
Happy Birthday, friends!
This and That
• Picture retakes are October 13th. If you are not happy with your child’s pictures please return them for retakes on that day.
• Parent teacher conferences are on October 20th – 21st. Most of you have already signed up for a time. If you have not I will send you a note to let you know what times are still available. If you have signed up I will send you a reminder of your time slot.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
Newsletter 9-25-09
Mrs. Thurman’s Newsletter
September 25, 2009
Our cookie project went really well! They did a great job and showed me just how much they know about Missouri. There will be pictures on the blog.
http://ozarktigertalk.blogspot.com
Next Week:
Reading – Context clues, sequencing, and inferring are skills we will practice using the picture book Miss Rumphius. Students will also meet with a reading group.
Writing – Narrative writing will begin this week. We will go through beginning, middle, and end of a story they write.
Math – Next week students will gather data in a survey and represent the data in graphs.
Science – Measuring and identifying matter will be our focus for the next few weeks.
Spelling Words for test on Friday: brush, juice, fruit, tube, lunch, crumb, few, true, suit, pump, due, dull, tune, blew, trunk, sum, glue, threw, done, truth (Don’t forget about Spelling City on the blog!)
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!
Star of the Week: Student of the week this week was Aly! It was fun to see her pictures and hear about all the things she loves! We have a lot in common she loves makeup and chocolate, and so do I!
September Birthdays
Aly
Hannah
Andrew
Mason
Happy Birthday, friends!
This and That
Picture retakes are October 13th. If you are not happy with your child’s pictures please return them for retakes on that day.
Parent teacher conferences are on October 20th – 21st. Most of you have already signed up for a time. If you have not I will send you a note to let you know what times are still available. If you have signed up I will send you a reminder of your time slot.
September 25, 2009
Our cookie project went really well! They did a great job and showed me just how much they know about Missouri. There will be pictures on the blog.
http://ozarktigertalk.blogspot.com
Next Week:
Reading – Context clues, sequencing, and inferring are skills we will practice using the picture book Miss Rumphius. Students will also meet with a reading group.
Writing – Narrative writing will begin this week. We will go through beginning, middle, and end of a story they write.
Math – Next week students will gather data in a survey and represent the data in graphs.
Science – Measuring and identifying matter will be our focus for the next few weeks.
Spelling Words for test on Friday: brush, juice, fruit, tube, lunch, crumb, few, true, suit, pump, due, dull, tune, blew, trunk, sum, glue, threw, done, truth (Don’t forget about Spelling City on the blog!)
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!
Star of the Week: Student of the week this week was Aly! It was fun to see her pictures and hear about all the things she loves! We have a lot in common she loves makeup and chocolate, and so do I!
September Birthdays
Aly
Hannah
Andrew
Mason
Happy Birthday, friends!
This and That
Picture retakes are October 13th. If you are not happy with your child’s pictures please return them for retakes on that day.
Parent teacher conferences are on October 20th – 21st. Most of you have already signed up for a time. If you have not I will send you a note to let you know what times are still available. If you have signed up I will send you a reminder of your time slot.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Newsletter
Mrs. Thurman’s Newsletter
September 18, 2009
What a great week!
Next Week:
Reading – Next week we will be working on good questioning and how it makes us better readers.
Writing – Last week we started a story called When I Was Young....This week we will continue with the editing and revising phases of the book.
Math – We will be working on data and probability. We will gather data by measuring the height of 1st graders and comparing it to our own height.
Social Studies – This week we will wrap up our study of the regions of Missouri. TEST ON FRIDAY!
Spelling Words for test on Friday: steel,steal,lead,led,wait,weight,wear,ware,creak,creek,beet,beat,meet,meat,peek,peak,deer,dear,ring,wring
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!
TEST ALERT: There is a test in social studies on Friday! The study guide will come home Wednesday. Please make sure your child studies! Thanks!
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.
September 18, 2009
What a great week!
Next Week:
Reading – Next week we will be working on good questioning and how it makes us better readers.
Writing – Last week we started a story called When I Was Young....This week we will continue with the editing and revising phases of the book.
Math – We will be working on data and probability. We will gather data by measuring the height of 1st graders and comparing it to our own height.
Social Studies – This week we will wrap up our study of the regions of Missouri. TEST ON FRIDAY!
Spelling Words for test on Friday: steel,steal,lead,led,wait,weight,wear,ware,creak,creek,beet,beat,meet,meat,peek,peak,deer,dear,ring,wring
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!
TEST ALERT: There is a test in social studies on Friday! The study guide will come home Wednesday. Please make sure your child studies! Thanks!
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.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Math Fun
Here is a fun way to practice multiplication facts! The students practiced with it a little bit today so they should be pros at home.
http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/Mathmagician/cathymath.html
http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/Mathmagician/cathymath.html
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Newsletter
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!
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 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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