Valentines Day

Valentines Day is coming! We'll have a simply party during which we'll make heart pockets and eat some goodies. If you'd like to contribute or help please click the link to sign-up.

Thank you!
Snack and Volunteer Sign-up

Glass Art - Auction Project!

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!

Upcoming Field Trip Dates

I'm excited to announce the dates of the
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

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

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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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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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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