This last Wednesday the kids had the chance to create some beautiful glass art for our upcoming school auction. It was a great afternoon and fun was had by all!
Check out the kids getting their creative juices flowing!
Friday, January 29, 2016
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Upcoming Field Trip Dates
I'm excited to announce the dates of the
next two field trips we're going on!
next two field trips we're going on!
**I am simply announcing dates, not looking for chaperones at this time. I know some people like to let me know ahead of time that they want to chaperone (especially for the OR Trail), I ask that you wait till field trip forms for the given trip are sent home. Thank you!!
Fort Vancouver: March 15th
Oregon Trail Overnight: April 19-20
Sunday, December 13, 2015
Polar Express Movie Night!
The Polar Express
When: Thursday, December 17th
Where: Alameda, Room 144
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Who: Ms. Brown's students. No siblings, friends, or parents.
What to Bring: Students may bring 1 pillow, 1 blanket, 1 small stuffed animal, and a beverage with a lid (no pop)! I will provide popcorn for the class, please do not send additional snacks with your child.
What to Wear: Pajamas! (optional)
*Please eat dinner before you come
Monday, November 2, 2015
This week's QF is 4
This week our Quick Fact is 4!
Click the link below to print off practice sheets at home. If a student did not pass the week's QF on Monday they need to complete two sheets (not timed) on two different nights during the week. They can play computer or card games for the QF practice the other nights if they wish but these sheets are good concentrated practice! Also, remind them Don't Skip Around on the sheet, go in order so that they think about each problem every time they encounter it, rather than finding all 4x7 and filling them all in.
x4 sheets
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Click the link below to print off practice sheets at home. If a student did not pass the week's QF on Monday they need to complete two sheets (not timed) on two different nights during the week. They can play computer or card games for the QF practice the other nights if they wish but these sheets are good concentrated practice! Also, remind them Don't Skip Around on the sheet, go in order so that they think about each problem every time they encounter it, rather than finding all 4x7 and filling them all in.
x4 sheets
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Thursday, October 29, 2015
Typing Club
We have recently started typing practice through a program called Typing Club. This allows me, as the teacher, to assign various lessons for students to complete at a specifided rate and accuracy. Students can also go back and practice already completed lessons. From teacher view, I am able to see how much time each student has spent practicing-- daily, weekly and overall. I am also able to track their rate and level for each lesson.
Typing will frequently be part of homework in the coming months. For now we'll be practicing in computer lab and students are welcome to practice on their own at home. We have practiced on this site in the computer lab, so they should all know their username and password. In case they don't it is their first name (lower case) followed by 144 (example: suzie144), password: ala144
alameda144.typingclub.com
Always make sure your fingers rest on home row. Do not use your pointer finger to type all the letters!
And remember: "You're not a bird, don't peck!" -Ms. Brown
**A great idea is to cover your hands with a kitchen towel. That way your brian and fingers have to work together. You might start out not very good but you'll get really good at typing this way!
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Typing will frequently be part of homework in the coming months. For now we'll be practicing in computer lab and students are welcome to practice on their own at home. We have practiced on this site in the computer lab, so they should all know their username and password. In case they don't it is their first name (lower case) followed by 144 (example: suzie144), password: ala144
Always make sure your fingers rest on home row. Do not use your pointer finger to type all the letters!
And remember: "You're not a bird, don't peck!" -Ms. Brown
**A great idea is to cover your hands with a kitchen towel. That way your brian and fingers have to work together. You might start out not very good but you'll get really good at typing this way!
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Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Parent-Teacher Conference Survey
Fall Conferences give us a chance to discuss academic, behavioral and social goals for your child. Please take a moment and complete this survey, so I can be better prepared for our discussion. Also, I will send home a conference reminder before the week's end stating the date and time our meeting is scheduled. I appreciate your partnership in helping your child have a successful 4th grade year!
Parent Conference Survey
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Parent Conference Survey
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Monday, October 5, 2015
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, Oct. 7th
School Pictures: First thing in the morning, before our field trip, we will have our school pictures taken. If you're interested in purchasing pictures, please make sure you're child has brought in picture order form. There are extras outside our classroom door or in the office.
Tryon Creek Field Trip: We will leave at 9:30am to go to Tryon Creek where we will learn about water sheds and more. This field trip serves as an introduction to our upcoming science unit Land & Water. Please make sure you pack your child a lunch on this day as we will eat on site before returning back to school.
Tuesday, Oct. 13th
Run for the Arts: Students will run Tuesday afternoon in our annual Run for the Arts event. Pledge sheets are due Monday, Oct. 12th. If you're interested in helping tally during the event please let me know. I'm looking for 3-4 parent volunteers.
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