Mr. Sassman's 4th Grade Class Blog
So here we go!!! I gave the kiddos a little talk last week about homework and getting work in on time. I realize that fourth grade is a big step for many kids and my expectations are high...I believe that we have made real progress already, and I am happy overall, but we definitely need some improvement! Please go on to PowerSchool and check grades/assignments. If there are any missing, students are able to turn in late work. Also (just a friendly reminder), if a student earns a less than desired outcome on an assignment, they may fix and return such assignment for additional credit.
We had a nice week together...Pearl Creek Olympics, Hokusai Japanese Insect Art, STEM books, Time for kids! Book reports are in full swing. This week the kiddos have two Retolds due by Friday.
A BIG THANK YOU to Mr. Scott Dunavin and all the wonderful volunteers that helped out with the Olympics in the cold and rain! It was a special time that concluded with a great ceremony in the gym!
Wonderful job to all the students that participated in the sporting events last week, from the preliminary rounds to the finals, you're all awesome!!!
Wonderful job to all the students that participated in the sporting events last week, from the preliminary rounds to the finals, you're all awesome!!!
Picture day for our class is this Friday, September 25, 2015 at 10:20 am.
Don't forget: NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 28, 2015 (Teacher in-service day)!
I am starting to think about pillow-making and considering Monday, October 5, 2015 as a potential date. Please mark your calendars, especially if you have a machine or can help. This is usually a very fun activity, but we need a lot of hands to help. We will most likely do this in the morning, and I am hoping we can get extra material to make bags to sell at the Halloween Carnival (we will talk more and keep posted for more info and specifics about all of this)!
Next week we will start our states projects...This week we will start learning our states and capitals! GET READY - it's a bit painful, but necessary!
AS ALWAYS, PLEASE check your child's planner for homework and correspondence!
Monday looks like:
9:00 - 9:10
New Jobs
Class Meeting
9:10 - 11:00
DOL WEEK 3
Spelling Lesson Week 3
StoryTown Lesson 3
Read Aloud - Shiloh
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
Time for Kids: Dinosaur Hunter
Social Studies: These United States
*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 had a special Pearl Creek Garden Tour at 10:20 am - 10:50 am, so English/Language Arts was moved to 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.
DUE BY Friday, September 25, 2015:
-- Book Report: "Retold" 2 and 3
-- StoryTown Lesson 3
-- Time for Kids: Dinosaur Hunter
-- Summer reflections final copies (in-class)
-- Planners signed by parents/guardians
-- PLEASE SEND IN $5.00 WITH YOUR STUDENT FOR THE FIELD TRIP (CREAMER'S FIELD IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY, WE WENT TWO WEEKS AGO :)
DUE BY Friday, September 25, 2015:
-- Book Report: "Retold" 2 and 3
-- StoryTown Lesson 3
-- Time for Kids: Dinosaur Hunter
-- Summer reflections final copies (in-class)
-- Planners signed by parents/guardians
-- PLEASE SEND IN $5.00 WITH YOUR STUDENT FOR THE FIELD TRIP (CREAMER'S FIELD IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY, WE WENT TWO WEEKS AGO :)
MATH HOMEWORK DUE THIS WEEK (only if you are in my math class)
Homework due Tuesday, September 22, 2015
-- Reteach/Practice 2-4
Homework due Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Homework due Wednesday, September 23, 2015
-- Reteach/Practice 2-5
Homework due Thursday, September 24, 2015
-- Reteach/Practice 2-6
Homework due Friday, September 25, 2015
-- Reteach/Practice 2-7
Homework due Thursday, September 24, 2015
-- Reteach/Practice 2-6
Homework due Friday, September 25, 2015
-- Reteach/Practice 2-7
*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:
Friday, September 25, 2015
Intermediate Picture Day
10:20 am
Monday, September 28, 2015
Teacher In-Service Day (No School)
Monday, October 5, 2015
Pillow Making - Volunteers and Sewing Machines Needed Please!!!
9-11 am
Monday, October 26, 2015 and Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Parent/Teacher Conferences
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
