Mr. Sassman's 4th Grade Class Blog
WEEK TWO IN THE BOOKS!!!
WEEK TWO IN THE BOOKS!!!
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| A LITTLE SCAVENGER HUNT IN THE SCHOOL GARDEN!!! |
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| EVERYONE PICKED FRESH CARROTS!!! |
We had a great week and are in full swing! Several grades have been entered in PowerSchool and I am still working on finishing up soon. Our scavenger hunt in the garden was a success and concluded with picking carrots for a little mid-morning snack!
I am so proud and privileged to have your kids this year. Fourth grade usually proves to be a challenge academically and socially for kids, and this class has delivered thus far! We have started our insects (science) unit, daily oral language (DOL) practice, spelling packets, and weekly GeoNotes. Our summer essays are coming along and I hope that most of the students will finish their first writing piece of the year by Friday. Math is cruising along through topic one and multiplication facts are always a challenge!
This week, we will continue our writing, spelling, DOL, and GeoNotes campaigns while exploring metamorphosis and aquatic invertebrates. We will also be taking a hike to Ballaine Lake on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. There, we will examine "Water Bugs" and have several stations for students to learn and connect with our beautiful surroundings. If you would like to join us, please come with your walking shoes and be ready to get a bit mucky!
Next week, Wednesday, September 9, 2015, we will be taking a field trip to Creamer's Field. Please feel free to come with us and learn about bird migrations and observe the many types of animals right in our own backyard!
ALSO, PLEASE SEND IN $5.00 WITH YOUR STUDENT FOR TRANSPORTATION. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
PLEASE check your child's planner for homework and correspondence!
Monday looks like:
9:00 - 9:10
New Seats
Jobs/Planners
Class Meeting
9:10 - 11:00
DOL
Spelling Lesson 2
Snack
Organize Folders
Summer Reflections - Essays
Read Aloud - Frindle
11:00 - 11:40
Library
11:40 - 12:10
Lunch
12:10 - 12:40
Recess
12:40 - 2:00
Math Block
2:00 - 3:30
Recess Part II
Science: Metamorphosis/Butterflies
Social Studies: GeoNotes Week 2
*Please note that Math, Specials, Lunch, and Recess are Intermediate schedules and stay in blocks. At times, curriculum instruction will be shuffled to accommodate different initiatives. For example, Monday 8-24-15, we will have a special Pearl Creek Garden Tour at 10:20 am - 10:50 am, so English/Language Arts will be in the afternoon.
If you have any questions, concerns, or comments, please feel free to call or email me anytime to discuss things further. I hope you find this information helpful and useful.
ON Friday, September 4, 2015:
-- Spelling quiz 2 (in-class)
-- Summer reflections next draft (in-class)
DUE Friday, September 4, 2015:
-- Spelling packet "No Excuse Spelling Words List 2 (homework)
-- Metamorphosis Worksheets (in-class and homework if not finished at school)
-- Geo Notes Week 2 (in-class and homework if not finished at school)
-- Planners signed by parents/guardians
-- PLEASE SEND IN $5.00 WITH YOUR STUDENT FOR THE FIELD TRIP NEXT WEEK
ON Friday, September 4, 2015:
-- Spelling quiz 2 (in-class)
-- Summer reflections next draft (in-class)
DUE Friday, September 4, 2015:
-- Spelling packet "No Excuse Spelling Words List 2 (homework)
-- Metamorphosis Worksheets (in-class and homework if not finished at school)
-- Geo Notes Week 2 (in-class and homework if not finished at school)
-- Planners signed by parents/guardians
-- PLEASE SEND IN $5.00 WITH YOUR STUDENT FOR THE FIELD TRIP NEXT WEEK
MATH HOMEWORK DUE THIS WEEK (only if you are in my math class)
Homework due Tuesday, September 1, 2015
-- Reteach/Practice 1-5
Homework due Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Homework due Tuesday, September 1, 2015
-- Reteach/Practice 1-5
Homework due Wednesday, September 2, 2015
-- Reteach/Practice 1-6
Homework due Thursday, September 3, 2015
-- Reteach/Practice 1-7
Homework due Friday, September 4, 2015
-- Reteach/Practice 1-8
Homework due Thursday, September 3, 2015
-- Reteach/Practice 1-7
Homework due Friday, September 4, 2015
-- Reteach/Practice 1-8
*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, September 1, 2015
Field Trip - Ballaine Lake Science and Art Excursion (two parent volunteers needed please)
Monday, September 7, 2015
Labor Day - NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Field Trip - Creamer's Field (two parent volunteers needed please)
Friday, September 11, 2015
Harvest Festival 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm @ Pearl Creek Garden
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. If you would like to simply help out in class or volunteer, just let me know!
It's a good life!
Mr. Sassman
