Mr. Sassman's 4th Grade Class Blog
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LAST WEEK WAS A SHORT WEEK!
We are half way through our Moon Journals so far...students are required to complete a minimum of three entry logs per week. I would like them to observe the sky every night, but they will turn in their Moon Journals for review on Mondays. I left feedback for most of the students so far. I have read more scientific terms in the descriptions. In addition, students have been using their five senses when writing!
I have graded a lot of assignments over the weekend and PowerSchool should be current! Please check and make sure all is well with your kiddos...we will be meeting next week.
PEN PAL Letters have been mailed...let's stay tuned!
THIS WEEK IS PACKED
I mentioned that there will be a good amount of homework over the next few weeks...please check our the schedule regularly and PowerSchool when you are able. This time of the year is when we really hit our stride and really test our maximum potential!
- We are finishing up StoryTown Lesson 11, to cover cause and effect, non-fiction text analysis, and informative writing. Spelling Packet 11 is also due on Wednesday, February 11, 2015. I gave this out last week and allowed some extra time.
- We are also continuing persuasive essay writing...final drafts this week!
- Moon Journals will continue as planned.
- GeoNotes start up again!
- Student-led parent-teacher conference preparation this week!
Read-a-thon
We will in fact have a read-a-thon fundraiser this quarter...more details at parent-teacher conferences.
CONFERENCES
Mrs. Lisa Corbett in the office has finished the schedule, so if you would like to make a change, please call her at 907.479.4234 x222. Notices and time confirmations have been sent home. This is a student-led conference, so it is imperative that your student be present.
These type of conferences may be new to some of you. The primary goal for students is accepting responsibility for reporting to you, how they are doing in school and the progress they are making. The secondary goal is for students to learn to communicate in a way which is understood and satisfying for themselves, and for you as a parent/guardian.
Over the next week, the students will be reflecting on their efforts and responsibilities as learners using self-evaluation techniques. Students will be writing about the many aspects of their lives, including at school and at home, both academically and socially.
The main goal for parents, is to reinforce the fact that your children are enthusiastic, articulate, and able to properly report what they are doing at school and how well they are doing it. I realize that many of you already know this, and I offer this as one more special time for your child to shine. Thanks and I look forward to seeing each and every one of you!
Monday looks like:
9 - 9:20
Class Meeting
9:20 - 10:55
Persuasive Essays
Conference Preparation
10:55 - 11:30
Library
11:30 - 12:00
GeoNotes
12:00 - 12:30
Lunch
12:30 - 1:00
Recess
1:05 - 2:15
Math Block: Topic 10 Review
2:15 - 2:30
Recess Part II
2:30 - 3:30
Conference Preparation
HOMEWORK HOMEROOM
Homework due Monday, February 9, 2015
-- Moon Journals Entry 20 (ONLY 3 PER WEEK)
--GeoNotes Week 6 (in-class)*
Homework due Tuesday, February 10, 2015
-- Moon Journals Entry 21 (ONLY 3 PER WEEK)
Homework due Wednesday, February 11, 2015
-- Moon Journals Entry 22 (ONLY 3 PER WEEK)
-- Spelling Packet 11
Homework due Thursday, February 12, 2015
-- Moon Journals Entry 23 (ONLY 3 PER WEEK)
-- StoryTown Lesson 11 (in-class)*
--GeoNotes Week 7 (in-class)*
Homework due Friday, February 13, 2015
-- Moon Journals Entry 24 (ONLY 3 PER WEEK)
-- Persuasive Essay Final Draft (in-class)*
-- Pictures in the Stars
Homework due Tuesday, February 10, 2015
-- Review Packet Topic 10
Homework due Thursday, February 12, 2015
-- Re-test Topic 10
Homework due Friday, February 13, 2015
-- Reteach/Practice 11-1 Factors
*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, February 16, 2015 and Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Student-Led, Parent-Teacher Conferences
Friday, February 20, 2015
TorQ Percussion at Herring Auditorium 10 - 11 AM (depart 9:15 AM)
Friday, February 27, 2015
Science Expedition - We will walk to Frog Pond with our first grade buddy class. This is one mile trek and parent volunteers needed for the morning please!
Friday, March 6, 2015
World Ice Art Championship Park Tour with Mrs. Hammer's class - AM TBD
Friday, March 13, 2015
Last day of the third quarter.
Early dismissal at 2 PM.
African Guitar Summit at Herring Auditorium
Tuesday, April 7, 2015 - Thursday, April 9, 2015
AMP Statewide Testing - These days may change a bit due to availability of technology.
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
UAF Museum of the North - Art Expedition
Thursday, May 14, 2015 - Saturday, May 16, 2015
Twin Bears Camp - Details to follow
Last week of school - Arctic Bowl, Chena Hot Springs (or Hamme Pool), Musk Ox Farm Expedition.
Please Note: There will be several field trips in May - the schedule and details are still being finalized.
Student-Led, Parent-Teacher Conferences
Friday, February 20, 2015
TorQ Percussion at Herring Auditorium 10 - 11 AM (depart 9:15 AM)
Friday, February 27, 2015
Science Expedition - We will walk to Frog Pond with our first grade buddy class. This is one mile trek and parent volunteers needed for the morning please!
Friday, March 6, 2015
World Ice Art Championship Park Tour with Mrs. Hammer's class - AM TBD
Friday, March 13, 2015
Last day of the third quarter.
Early dismissal at 2 PM.
African Guitar Summit at Herring Auditorium
Tuesday, April 7, 2015 - Thursday, April 9, 2015
AMP Statewide Testing - These days may change a bit due to availability of technology.
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
UAF Museum of the North - Art Expedition
Thursday, May 14, 2015 - Saturday, May 16, 2015
Twin Bears Camp - Details to follow
Last week of school - Arctic Bowl, Chena Hot Springs (or Hamme Pool), Musk Ox Farm Expedition.
Please Note: There will be several field trips in May - the schedule and details are still being finalized.
If you are interested in volunteering on a field trip, you must be cleared with the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District...see me for a packet. If you would like to simply help out in class or volunteer, just let me know, and we can arrange it so!
It's a good life!
Mr. Sassman
