Monday, August 29, 2011

BioPoem



Your name
Four words that describe me 
I am a brother or sister of
Lover of 
Who feels
Who needs
Who gives
 Who fears
Who would like to see
Resident of
Last name

Friday, August 26, 2011

Mrs. Smith's Weekly News


Thought: “Find your passion and make it happen.  Be on a mission and live on purpose.  Be motivated by your desire to achieve rather than your fear of failure.  Mind Gym p. 91

Homework-
For homework this week please complete the following:
·      Spelling-Get to 50
·      Math Review Sheet on Place Value
·      Reading worksheet
·      Read 25 minutes + and write your time on your reading calendar.
 

Upcoming events:

o   August 30th – Kindergarten begins
o   DIBELS testing will be this week.
o   August 26th – Caleb’s Birthday
o   September 2nd- Cazia’s Birthday

                 Science                                              Math
We will continue studying soil this week.     I cannot express how important it is
Our class has discussed and participated    that your student knows there       
in activities which have taught nearly         multiplication.  Please practice in the
everything comes from soil.                     car, at home, or other activities.


       Social Studies                                      Reading/Literacy
We have social studies each                 We are working on how to construct
Wednesday and talk about                      proper sentences and inference. 
Utah history.  We have weekly             We also have writing journals the students   readers titled “Utah            write in 3-5 times a week.
Weekly Studies”.


Our class blog is mrs-smith5@blogspot.com.  The weekly newsletter is posted there as well as a list of spelling words.  I have enjoyed getting to know your students these past couple of weeks.  We have great class this year with a lot of fun personalities. Thank you for allowing me to teach your children.   
–Mrs. Smith  

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Welcome Back!


I am excited that I get the opportunity to have you in my 4th Grade Class this year! I know you will like all the fun things we do in Fourth Grade. 
Back to School Night is Tuesday, August 16, 2011.
Grades K-2nd 6:00-6:30pm
PTA Meeting in the gym 6:30-7:00pm
Grades 3rd, 4th, and 5th 7:00-7:30pm or after PTA meeting has ended.
     The first day of school is Thursday, August 18, 2011. You will need to bring the following things on the first day:
1.     A package of Disinfecting Wipes
2.    A 3-ring 2-inch binder with a package of sheet protectors inside and 10 binder, divider tabs.
3.    Colored pencils
4.    A package of paper or plastic cups.
5.    Small Pencil Box
*You are also welcome to bring the following school supplies:


1.     Pencils #2
2.    Glue sticks
3.    A small pair of scissors
4.    Back Pack


Fourth grade is a lot of work but also a lot of fun!  This will be an exciting year where you get to show off your skills you have learned in elementary school and be a part of upper grades. East is a great place to learn!  I look forward to meeting you and getting the chance to get to know you. 
Room #: 22
    Mrs. S. Smith