Mr. Sassman's 4th Grade Class Blog
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| Class movement activity: Yoga!!! |
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| Handball anyone??? We also had to have a chat about sportsmanship this week! |
We have a busy week ahead of us and I am feeling ambitious!
Monday, November 10, 2014, we have a one hour assembly featuring David "Stringman" Titus. Flyers went home last Friday about this renowned author/storyteller. He specializes in African, Native American, and Alaska Native string figures that accompany his books. He will have books ($5), DVDs ($10), and extra string (50 cents each) for sale at the school all week as well.
Tuseday, November 11, 2014, we will visit the "Alaska Room" at Anne Wein Elementary School for a field trip. We will engage in mini canoe/bracelet making in the Alaska Native style of Tlingit Tribes. Check out the link below for examples and an article from the Newsminer.
Wednesday, November 12, 2014, students will participate in the "King Arthur Flour Bake For Good: Kids Learn Bake Share Program." They will learn that math, science, reading, and baking know-how add up to delicious bread! If you choose to participate at home, students will come home with two bags of tools and ingredients (provided by the King Arthur Flour Program), and with your support, on Monday, November 17, 2014, they will return to school with one donation of bread for the FAIRBANKS COMMUNITY FOOD BANK. You keep the other batch of bread for your family to share and enjoy. This is a great event and wonderful way to give back to our community, promoting our Pearl Creek goals or Compassionate, Involved, and Inspired. I will send home a letter and more information with the kids on Monday and thanks in advance for your help and participation. Here is a link for some more information...for now!
Thursday, November 13, 2014, we will have another visit from an Art Specialist in our district. Mrs. DeAnn Moore will come by and guide us through "Jellybean Book." We will integrate poetry, bookmaking, and design. It should be great, pictures to follow next week.
I would like to reiterate at this time; that if you would like to visit our class, an activity, or join us for a field trip, please email or call me. We would love to have you!
I am starting a new classroom progress program called "Class Dojo." I learned about it at our last Staff Meeting, and I think it could be great, so I am giving it a try! I will send your kiddos home with login information and a Parent Signature Card for them to return (showing me that you have received the information). It is free to you and the students, and gives you weekly email updates about classroom behaviors (positive and well...not so positive if necessary), and progress reports (outstanding homework and such). Please let me know what you think as time progresses. This program is not reactive to any particular incident or student. As a teacher, I am always reflecting on my practices and best practices in the field. I hope this adds to our success and serves as a tool. Check it out early?
WE GOT DESKS BY THE WAY!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH TO MRS. LAPLAUNT, THE PRINCIPAL, FOR MAKING THAT HAPPEN! LIFE IS SO GOOD! The students certainly have a much better hold on organization already and it has seriously added to our efficiency!
Monday looks like:
9 - 9:20
New Seats
Planners
Class Meeting
9:20 - 10:55
StoryTown
National Geographic Explorer: NatGeo
STRINGMAN - storyteller
10:55 - 11:30
Library
11:30 - 12:00
States Project Phase 2 - debrief with Mrs. Hammer's Class
12:00 - 12:30
Lunch
12:30 - 1:00
Recess
1:05 - 2:15
Math Block: EnVision Math Topic 5-5
2:15 - 2:30
Recess Part II
2:30 - 3:30
iPads: States Packet Research Phase 2
Homework due Tuesday, November 11, 2014
-- $5 for Field Trip to Alaska Room at Anne Wein Elementary School
Homework due Thursday, November 13, 2014
-- StoryTown Lesson 3 Workbook (in-class)*
-- NatGeo: Reaching for the Sky, Cheetahs, and Wild Land (3 Reading Comprehension Assessments)
Homework due Friday, November 13, 2014
-- States Packet Phase 2 (in-class)*
-- Class Dojo Signed Sheets (from parents)
MATH HOMEWORK DUE THIS WEEK (only if you are in my math class)
Homework due Tuesday, November 12, 2014
-- Reteach/Practice 5-5 Using Rounding to Estimate
Homework due Wednesday, November 13, 2014
-- Reteach/Practice 5-6 Problem Solving: Reasonableness
Homework due Thursday, November 14, 2014
-- Topic 5 Review 1
Homework due Friday, November 15, 2014
-- Topic 5 Review 2
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| This week's calendar for your convenience. |
*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:
Tuesday, November 11, 2014 (9:30-11:30 AM)
Field Trip to Anne Wein Elementary School for Alaskan Native Educational Activities - arts/crafts, bracelet making, canoe making. Two parent volunteers needed please. PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD IN WITH $5 FOR TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES.
Tuesday, November 25, 2014 (5-7 PM)
For the culmination of our States Projects, we will have a POTLUCK here at Pearl Creek for Mrs. Hammer's Class and Mr. Sassman's class. We would like it if all students and parents participated in the event. I will send more information home with your student as we get closer to the event, but please mark your calendars.
Friday, December 5, 2014 (AM)
The Nutcracker - Herring Auditorium Lathrop High School time. One parent volunteer needed still please.
Field Trip to Anne Wein Elementary School for Alaskan Native Educational Activities - arts/crafts, bracelet making, canoe making. Two parent volunteers needed please. PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD IN WITH $5 FOR TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES.
Tuesday, November 25, 2014 (5-7 PM)
For the culmination of our States Projects, we will have a POTLUCK here at Pearl Creek for Mrs. Hammer's Class and Mr. Sassman's class. We would like it if all students and parents participated in the event. I will send more information home with your student as we get closer to the event, but please mark your calendars.
Friday, December 5, 2014 (AM)
The Nutcracker - Herring Auditorium Lathrop High School time. One parent volunteer needed still please.
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.
It's a good life!
Mr. Sassman
