Sunday, October 5, 2014

Sunday, October 5, 2014


Mr. Sassman's 4th Grade Class Blog



Well...it was a beautiful fall!
Please remember to send your student(s) in with
the proper winter gear for recess and other
outdoor activities! 

A note from the Principal:

Dear Parents,

Please sign up for the Pearl Creek eNewsletter by clicking on this link below.  You can sign up as many accounts as you want, and cancel at any time.  The newsletter will be sent each week, with timely information, helpful for reminders, and news of school events.  Don't let important information get lost in your child's backpack - let us deliver important news directly to YOU!

Click on this link:  Pearl Creek eNewsletter Subscription

Thank you, Kate LaPlaunt

Kate LaPlaunt, Principal
Pearl Creek Elementary
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
(907) 479-4234
katherine.laplaunt@k12northstar.org


Our visit from local artist Elizabeth Eero Iving last Thusday was amazing. We learned about sketchbooks, drawing horizons, and depth perception. If you would like to see some of her beautiful artwork, you may visit her web site at: www.elizabetheeroirving.com

Lice season is upon us...please check out the flyer that was sent home with your student!

Writing in Cursive: Next quarter, I will be starting handwriting packets with the students and we will learn/practice reading and writing in cursive. Please look for their workbooks and encourage your young ones to try their best. I know it is difficult and may be tough at first, but we can do it with your help! Thanks so much.

I have had several folks contact me for information about how to access EnVision Math and PowerSchool. Last week I posted directions, this week I have provided guided screen shots thanks to Mr. Chris Carlson.







These are all VERY helpful tools to monitor, learn with, and help your child to succeed. I hope you have found my directions easy to follow! Please let me know otherwise and I can help.

Please keep in mind: The end of the first quarter is coming up quickly. October 17, 2014 is the final day so to check PowerSchool for missing assignments is imperative.

Monday looks like:
9 - 9:20
Class meeting
New Jobs
Planners
9:20 - 10:55
ELA: DOL
ELA: Storytown
Counselors
10:55 - 11:30
Library
11:30 - 12:00
Current Events - Zadock 
12:00 - 12:30
Lunch
12:30 - 1:00
Recess
1:05 - 2:15
Math Block: EnVision Math Lesson 3-5
2:15 - 2:30
Current Events - Maddy
2:30 - 3:30
Science: My Insect Report 

Homework due Thursday, October 9, 2014
-- TFK (Time for Kids)

Homework due Friday, October 10, 2014
-- *DOL Test (in-class)
-- My Insect Report Part 1

*Please keep in mind, projects or tests we have in class may have to be brought home to be finished or to study. Please ask your child if they have completed their work before you have signed their planner. 

Dates to Remember: 

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.

Please Note: We can always use more volunteers in and out of the classroom, but it is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

If you are interested in attending or helping out as a chaperone on a field trip, you must be cleared with the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District...see me for a packet

Have a wonderful week and check back for updates!

Mr. Sassman