Mr. Sassman's 4th Grade Class Blog
I hope all is well with you and your family. Last week was a push for a lot of work but WE DID IT, as I knew we could! School pictures were last Friday and if your child missed them, there will be a make-up date scheduled soon. Just call the front office for more information. You may order prints online through the company's web site. The Innisbrook Fundraiser ended last Friday as order forms were due. If you participated or donated to the PTA, THANK YOU very much for your support. The staff vs. students soccer game was exhilarating and concluded in a nail-biting tie, with two goals for each side! It was a beautiful afternoon and a great way to end the week! We have a lot of exciting things coming up, so please keep checking the blog for information.
This week I will be assigning dates for Current Events Projects/Presentations. Ask your kids what their date is and for the directions. I have included a detailed description of the assignment, expectations, and a rubric. If you would like to visit for their presentation, you are more than welcome!
Friday, September 26, 2014 will be our first field trip. We will be going to Lathrop High School's Herring Auditorium to see a cross-cultural performance by George Kahumoku Jr. & Masters of Hawaiian Music from 10 am - 11 am. For examples of his style of music you can go to the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PunLz_wbxnE
For this Friday, can you please send in $7 with your student to cover the cost of the transportation and performance.
I am currently working on setting up our next field trip, so look for updates. This will be in November before Thanksgiving. I would like to incorporate UAF into our science curriculum, particularly our unit in Fossils, so if you know of a particular department that would like to host some elementary students, please let me know. In the spring, we will focus on Rocks, Minerals, Alaskan Plants and Habitats. I would like to visit again for that unit.
I would also like to have a class Read-a-Thon fundraiser before the winter holiday season. My goal is to have that plan ready for you by parent/teacher conferences (October 27/28).
I would also like to have a class Read-a-Thon fundraiser before the winter holiday season. My goal is to have that plan ready for you by parent/teacher conferences (October 27/28).
Lastly...for now...we will be making pillows this Friday, September 26, 2014. This has started to become an annual tradition here at Pearl Creek and the students really enjoy it. Can you please pick up your materials and bring them in by Thursday? Each student will need 1 full yard of fabric, which can be bought at Michaels or Joann Fabric here in town. They will also need one package of pillow stuffing. I have included pictures below. Thanks so much. Currently, we have about 4 volunteers, but we could always use some more help and sewing machines. I anticipate this project running throughout the day because of the intermittent schedule, but our goal is to get them all done that day.
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| Example pillow fill. You can find at Fred's, Wal-Mart, Sam's... |
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| Example style/size pillow we will make 18" x 18" |
Thank you so much for your continued support and help!
Monday looks like:
9 - 9:20
Class meeting
New Jobs
Planners
9:20 - 10:55
Science: Aquatic Invertebrates and other Insects
Science: Build-a-Bug
Counselors
10:55 - 11:30
Library
11:30 - 12:00
Intro to Current Events Project/Presentations
12:00 - 12:30
Lunch
12:30 - 1:00
Recess
1:05 - 2:15
Math Block: EnVision Math Lesson 2-5
2:15 - 2:30
Recess Part II
2:30 - 3:30
SS: States and Capitals
Due before or on Wednesday, September 24, 2014
-- $7 Field Trip Money
-- States and Capitals Packet 1 (in-class)*
Homework due Thursday, September 25, 2014
-- TFK
Homework due Friday, September 26, 2014
-- Retold 4
-- States and Capitals Quiz (in-class)*
-- Insects Packet 1
*Please keep in mind, projects we complete in class may have to be brought home to be finished. Please ask your child if they have completed their work before you have signed their planner.
Dates to Remember:
Friday, September 26, 2014
Field Trip to Herring Auditorium at Lathrop High School
George Kahumoku Jr. &Masters of Hawaiian Music 10 am - 11 am
I have 2 chaperones that have committed, but there may be a last minute spot due to cancellations or student absences, so if you would like to still attend, I can put you on the late-call(alternates) list. Thanks so much! (First Come, First Serve...must be cleared with the District...see me for a packet)
Friday, September 26, 2014
Pillow Making at Pearl Creek - all day availability, contact me please.
Monday, September 29, 2014
Teacher In-Service Day (NO SCHOOL)
Monday, October 27, 2014 and Tuesday, October 27, 2014
Parent/Teacher Conferences - Sign up with the Mrs. Lisa Corbett at the front office if you have not done so already. If you need to adjust your time or schedule with her, simply stop by or call. Thanks and I look forward to seeing you all.
Friday, September 26, 2014
Pillow Making at Pearl Creek - all day availability, contact me please.
Monday, September 29, 2014
Teacher In-Service Day (NO SCHOOL)
Monday, October 27, 2014 and Tuesday, October 27, 2014
Parent/Teacher Conferences - Sign up with the Mrs. Lisa Corbett at the front office if you have not done so already. If you need to adjust your time or schedule with her, simply stop by or call. Thanks and I look forward to seeing you all.
Have a wonderful week and check back for updates!
Mr. Sassman
