Bells Skating Party

Time: 6-8pm
Date: Monday 12/5
Cost: $3.00 (Skate Rental Extra)

Theme: Tee Pee Night

Hot Dog, Popcorn, and a Small Drink $3.00

I sent book orders home yesterday with students. If you are interested in ordering online here is the information (There is a link to the right on this page). If not, just send in money with your child and I will order them here. Thank you.

If you want the easiest way for everyone feel free to order online. Here is the information:

Online Ordering Information
Web address: scholastic.com/bookclubs
Class Activation Code: J3G7L

Dear Parent,

Now it's easier than ever to find the perfect books for your child -- shop our NEW online Book Clubs Web site. Choose from a much-wider selection of books than in the printed flyer. Plus, you can send your orders directly to me online and use your credit card to pay.

Best of all, we earn a FREE book for the classroom library every time a parent places an order online.*

It's so simple! Here's how it works:

* SIGN UP at www.scholastic.com/bookclubs. On the parent page, click the "Register" button in the "First Time Here?" section. Register for your own user name and password. When prompted, enter the one-time Class Activation Code shown above. This unique code ensures that your order is sent to me.

* SELECT the books you'd like to order -- choose from thousands of titles -- many more than in our monthly flyers.

* SEND your order to me online by the due date and your child's books will be delivered directly to my classroom.

Ordering online is fast, easy, and secure.

Of course, you can still order using the form from the printed flyer. But why not see for yourself how convenient it is to order online?

Thank you,

*Excludes eBooks.

Math Test

We completed Topic 6 today. The test went smoothly and many students received an A. They are now graded and will be returned Monday. Our next topic will deal with fractions.

Winter Gift Shop

Our class will go to the Winter Gift Shop on December 7th. This is a time when students can bring in money and shop for gifts for their family. There will be more information to follow in the next few weeks.

Spelling This Week

The kids will not have spelling words this week due to Thanksgiving. We will review the Word Wall words.

A+ Spellers

Karter
Tedra
Elizabeth
Emily
Logan
Brady
Mackenzie
Shaston
Bryuna
Haley
Tony
Aaron
Leah
Evan
Dustin
Ava

Great job to everyone that made the list! It is a big one this week.

Social Studies

Ask your child if they can name some Native American tribes that lived in Indiana during the mid-1600s through the late 1700s. We have also talked a lot about explorers who came over from Europe. LaSalle and Columbus are the two we have focused on. We are now in thick of the French fur trade. The kids have really enjoyed this so far.

Exciting

I have been very pleased as of late with the students ability to write written responses. We have really focused on how to use the question to start responses. It isn't automatic for everyone just yet, but it is getting close. It has become second nature for some. Well done!

Recently

We have really been working hard on multiplication. We are now working on 2/3/4 digit numbers multiplied by a one digit number. We have worked on three different methods to solve these (paper-pencil, lattice, and partial products). The idea is to give kids a range of methods and have them decide which works best for them. If you have a question about any of the methods feel free to send in a note and I will try to explain.

The biggest factor I see with a few of the students that miss a problem isn't because they don't know the process. I see some students not knowing the basic facts. Please work with you child if they don't know for example 8*7=56. This will greatly increase their success for the years ahead. We will continue to work on these the rest of the year as well.

A+ Spellers

Bryuna
Dustin
Evan
Ava
Shaston
Logan
Chase
Aliza
Brady

Congratulations to the students who made it this week. It was a small list this week, so great job!

Veteran Letters

The letters were a big hit. The veterans really appreciated them and had nothing but praise for our fourth graders. The kids put a smile on many faces. They were delievered last night.

Classroom Bugs

It looks like we have a virus traveling around the room. We have had many different kids sick this week with one thing or another. If your child complains of a stomach ache or fever you can surmise it to say it was obtained through school. I was out yesterday with it as well.

Veteran Letters

The class worked on writing letters to veterans in the community. Mrs. Steinmetz knows and helps some local veterans. We decided to write them a friendly letter thanking them for their dedication to our nation. We will finish them tomorrow and write them on a nice piece of paper to send on Thursday. Great work kids!

Math Test

We will have our Unit 5 math test this Tuesday. We will review on Monday and take the test the following day.

A+ Spellers

Emily
Aliza
Alesha
Karter
Brady
Elizabeth
Mackenzie
Shaston
Ava
Leah
Aaron
Evan
Alyssa
Tony
Jesse

Great job spellers! Keep up the good work.

Parent / Teacher Conferences Day 1

Thank you to all the parents I have seen to this point. I enjoyed talking with you and hearing from you. If you have any more questions or comments please feel free to call or send an email.

To those I haven't seen, I look forward to seeing you tomorrow.

Save the Date

Picture retakes are scheduled for November 22.