Mr. Sassman's 4th Grade Class Blog
HAPPY LABOR DAY!
Labor Day: The first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.
For more information about Labor Day, follow the link below! Some interesting stuff!
Last week was our first full week of school and it was a great one. Some of our main focuses have been organization, responsibility, and procedures (classroom and school). The students responded well, but there is still some work to do...particularly, in the homework department!
This coming week is a short one, so there will be a bit of a push to get things done on time, but I am confident that the students will rise to the occasion. We also have some important dates on the calendar this week, so please make note of the dates below. They are also in your child's planner, which I am pleased to report, are getting some great use so far!
I have received many of the Parent Volunteer Forms back. A big THANK YOU for your willingness to help and flexibility. I am sorting through them now and I will have more information to you as soon as possible.
Wednesday, September 3, 2014 we will have a Back to School Night for our class. There are several items on the agenda so I have included it here for you to brainstorm or come prepared with questions if you have any. The meeting will be held from 5:30 - 6:30 in room 324 at the school. If you cannot make it, I can always meet with you at another time if necessary.
Agenda: Fundraising, Class Field Trips, Family Project Night, Letters Home, Homework Procedures, Pillow Making, Parent Survey, Parent Volunteer Forms, Class Contact List, Power School/Checking Grades, and Open Forum.
Thursday, September 4, 2014 I will be making pancakes for breakfast for the students when they arrive in class (roughly 9:10 - 9:30ish). I am very aware of dietary restrictions and/or allergies, so I can make special arrangements when and where necessary...just speak to me on Wednesday evening! Thanks!
Tuesday's schedule looks good:
9 - 9:20
Class Meeting
Planners
Social Skills Building (Weekend Re-cap)
9:20 - 10:55
ELA: Daily Oral Language Week 2
ELA: Spelling Packet Week 2
Read Aloud: Frindle
Health/Science: Germs and Hygiene
10:55 - 11:30
PE
11:30 - 12:00
Social Studies: The American Landscape (Packet 2)
12:00 - 12:30
Lunch
12:30 - 1:00
Recess
1:05 - 2:15
Math Block: EnVision Lesson 1-3
2:15 - 2:30
Free Write to Music!
2:30 - 3:30
ELA: Re-told Book Report Activity and pick book
ELP
Homework due Friday, September 5, 2014
-- Spelling Packet 2
-- Re-told Activity 1
-- SS Packet 2: The American Landscape Packet
-- DOL TEST (in-class)
-- SPELLING QUIZ (in-class)
Thanks so much! Your help and support are much appreciated! Have a nice week!
Mr. Sassman
p.s. more pictures of our classroom activities will come this week...stay posted!
