Science Fair Week

Reminders:

• Science Projects are due Wednesday, January 30th!!! The Science Fair will be held on Thursday, January 31st from 5:30-7:00.
• We are still needing Kiss-o-Gram volunteers AND donations. If you are interested in helping, please fill out the online form. If you are able to send in Hershey kisses (any flavor without nuts), they would be appreciated!!!!!
• Tuesday, January 29th is Western Wear Spirit Day! Be sure to wear boots, cowboy hats, handkerchiefs, or any other western gear you have!
• February 2nd is the CG Superbowl Extravaganza at Zilker Park!  I'd love to see you there if you can make it.  More info on this event is in the previous post.
• Please be sure your child is keeping up with their missing work. Grades are updated weekly so please be sure to sign up on the parent access center so that you can be well informed about your child's grades at all times.   All missing work and corrected work should be turned in as soon as possible. It's easier to keep up with work now than all of the assignments at the end of the 9 weeks.

What we're learning...
Math - Review of previous concepts/Measurement - Length
Science - Weather
Social Studies - Statehood of Texas
Reading - Continue Character Study
Writing - personal narrative

Homework:
Daily - Practice multiplication facts. Read for at least 20 minutes.
Monday - Multiplication and Division Word Problems/multiplication worksheet
Tuesday - revising/editing & multiplication worksheet
Wednesday - Customary Units of Length & multiplication worksheet
Thursday - reading passage & multiplication worksheet

2 Important and Fun Updates!

Hi there!

Have you ever wondered when you'd get the chance to workout with me on a Saturday???  What? Never?  Well, you're in luck even if you haven't ever wondered that because I have a great event where you and your child can join me in having a fun workout while raising money for Dell Children's Hospital!

Here is the information from Camp Gladiator:

Super Bowl Workout– February 2^nd  @ 9:30am  Who says the pros get to have all the fun? Join Camp Gladiator from 9:30 AM-11:30 AM  on February 2^nd for a special CG Superbowl Saturday Extravaganza!  The workout will be held on the Northside of Zilker Park next to the volleyball courts.  No need to be signed up –EVERYONE is invited! Your friends, kids, even  - your whole extended family can come; this is a public and FREE event!  Accompanying us will be the Dell’s Children Hospital, with all of the proceeds going to help the kids going through  treatment right now – we will be accepting donations at the event.  There will be a kids workout going on at the same time so bring them out to join in on all the fun!  Our very own NFL star Jeff Ogden is ready - are you? Mark your calendars, bring your cleats, jerseys, and eye black…and be sure to show up early so you are guaranteed parking.

I am a member of Camp Gladiator which is a great company and boot camp centered around living a healthy lifestyle and having fun while working out.   I will be at the CG Superbowl Extravaganza on Saturday morning, and I am extending the invitation to all the families in my class as well. It should be a great time and a good cause. Come on out, get some exercise and of course, have fun! If you have any questions about this event please don't hesitate to call or email me. Let me know if you plan on attending, and I can make sure to look for you and your family! Remember, this is completely optional, but I'd love for you to join if you are able to! 

http://campgladiator.com/

http://www.campgladiatoraustin.com/jeff_ogden.html

Valentine's for Kids

Mix 94.7 has a campaign going on right now where they will deliver Valentine's Day cards to the children who are in local hospitals.  I have told all of my students about this and given them materials to make Valentine's Day cards when they finish their work or during any free time in the day.  If you, and/or your family, would also like to make some cards, please feel free to do so and send them to me no later than February 4th so that I can get them in the mail. Let me know if you have any questions! 

Have a wonderful day! 

MLK Day!

I love watching all of the learning taking place in the classroom!  Please take a moment to congratulate your child on how much they have accomplished thus far and all that they are going to continue doing.

Reminders:

• No school Monday in honor of MLK Day.
• I will be holding Science Fair tutoring time onThursday from 3:00-4:00. Students may use my materials to put together their board or the computers to type up their report. 
• Science Projects are due Wednesday, January 30th!!! The Science Fair will be held on Thursday, January 31st from 5:30-7:00.
• We are still needing Kiss-o-Gram volunteers AND donations. If you are interested in helping, please fill out the online form. If you are able to send in Hershey kisses (any flavor without nuts), they would be appreciated!!!!!
• Tuesday, January 29th is Western Wear Spirit Day! Be sure to wear boots, cowboy hats, handkerchiefs, or any other western gear you have!
• Please be sure your child is keeping up with their missing work. Grades are updated weekly so please be sure to sign up on the parent access center so that you can be well informed about your child's grades at all times.   All missing work and corrected work should be turned in as soon as possible. It's easier to keep up with work now than all of the assignments at the end of the 9 weeks.

What we're learning...
Math - adding and subtracting decimals (assessment Friday)
Science - Earth's resources (assessment Friday)
Social Studies - Republic of Texas
Reading - folktales
Writing - personal narrative

Homework:
Daily - Practice multiplication facts. Read for at least 20 minutes.
Monday - No school
Tuesday - revising/editing & multiplication worksheet
Wednesday - p.10/11 & multiplication worksheet
Thursday - reading passage & multiplication worksheet

January 14-18

Upcoming Events/Reminders:

• Report cards go home Monday. Please be sure to sign and return one copy and the envelope. 
• Tuesday is Explorer Excellence at 8:45 in the cafeteria. We hope to see you there supporting the awesome work your children have done the past 9 weeks.
• Remember that a science project is REQUIRED for every student! Science Projects must be brought to school by January 30th. Finished projects may be turned in before that!
• There is NO SCHOOL next Monday for MLK Day.
• We are currently looking for volunteers that are able to coordinate and run the 4th Grade Kiss-o-Gram Fundraiser February 4th-13th. If you aren't sure what this entails, but you are interested, please let me know. We are also looking for volunteers for small time slots each day. As much or as little time as you can donate would be appreciated. 
• We are out of class snack. Any donations are appreciated. 

What we're learning...
Math - decimals
Science - natural resources
Social Studies - Texas Revolution
Writing - personal narrative
Reading -folktales, characters, theme

Homework:
Daily - Practice multiplication facts. Read for at least 20 minutes.
Monday - multiplication worksheet
Tuesday - revising/editing, multiplication worksheet
Wednesday - multiplication worksheet
Thursday - reading passage, multiplication worksheet

Welcome Back!

Welcome back!  I hope you and your family had a wonderful break and are ready to get back into the swing of things.  I am looking forward to spending the rest of the school year learning and having fun!

Reminders:

• Science Fair is QUICKLY approaching. I will be having some after school science fair sessions for any child in our class that needs extra time to work on thier projects. We will not be able to conduct the actual experiment,  but your child will have the opportunity to use a computer for research and also for typing up and putting together their display board. These sessions will be held Thursdays from 2:45-3:45 (with the exception of January 17th).  Any student is allowed to attend, but students must be able to work independently, as this is a tutoring time for students as well. 
• Science Fair Research Night is Thursday, January 10th at 5:30.
• Report Cards will be sent home on Monday, January 14th.
• Explorer Excellence will be held Tuesday, January 15th in the cafeteria at 8:45. We hope to see you there to support all the wonderful work your children have been doing!
• Sokikom (through Edmodo) now has e-mail parent reports. I will be sending those every Friday for you and your child to review their behavior for the week. These reports will look slightly different than the ones from the beginning of the year because it is a different program.

What we're learning...
Math - decimals
Science - natural resources
Social Studies - Texas Revolution
Reading - folktales
Writing - personal narratives

Homework:
Daily - Practice multiplication facts. Read for at least 20 minutes.
Monday - multiplication practice & decimals
Tuesday - revising/editing
Wednesday - multiplication practice & decimals
Thursday - reading passage