Mr. Sassman's 4th Grade Class Blog
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| I have to admit...I wish there was after the past week! |
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| What a difference ten days makes! |
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| Student council speeches!!! Big crowd! |
Three kiddos from our class ran for student council office this week and gave excellent speeches on Friday morning. While not every student was victorious, all acted with class and respect for one another. I could not be more proud to have these fine students in our room. You are all winners in my book and keep staying involved (there are also Student Council Committees that need leaders).
Pillow Making
We will be making pillows THIS Monday, October 5, 2015. This has started to become an annual tradition at Pearl Creek and the students really enjoy it. Each student will need ONE full yard of fabric, which can be bought at Michaels or Joann Fabric here in town. Kids will also need one package of pillow stuffing. I have included pictures below. Thanks so much. Currently, we have about 3 volunteers, but we could still use some more help and sewing machines. I anticipate this project running from 9:00 - 11:00, and our goal is to get them all done in one day. I would also ask that you pick up ONE ADDITIONAL FULL YARD OF FABRIC, so we can make grocery bag holders as a class fundraiser. Perhaps we can get all the sewing done in one day for those. I believe they are fairly simple and look like the picture below.
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| Example pillow fill. You can find at Fred's, Wal-Mart, Sam's... |
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| Final pillow example. |
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| Fundraising for our class trips and activities. |
AS ALWAYS, PLEASE check your child's planner for homework and correspondence!
Monday looks like:
9:00 - 9:10
New Jobs
New Seats
Planners
Class Meeting
9:10 - 11:00
Pillow Making
No Excuse Spelling Words List Two
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
Group Read - Charlotte's Web
States Project Intoduction
*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.
HOMEWORK NOTE: As you know, last week was a bit hectic with snowstorms and power outages. I extended due dates for last week's assignments, but we will make another push for this week. I am giving the kiddos until this Friday for work to be finished and turned in without being late. THERE ARE ONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT IN THE FIRST QUARTER and I do not anticipate giving homework next week. We are starting our States Projects this week and that will be in-class work through the end of the quarter. Students may utilize the last week to make up or redo assignments if so desired.
FOR Friday, October 9, 2015:
-- Finish StoryTown Lesson 2 (in-class from last week)
-- Finish States and Capitals 26-50 (in-class and at home if not finished from last week)
-- Finish No Excuse Spelling Words List One (last week's) and Two (this week's)
-- Time for Kids: Searching for Sharks (only if not finished from last week)
-- White Out Write Out (in-class writing)
-- States Project Phase One (in-class)
-- Planners signed by parents/guardians
HOMEWORK NOTE: As you know, last week was a bit hectic with snowstorms and power outages. I extended due dates for last week's assignments, but we will make another push for this week. I am giving the kiddos until this Friday for work to be finished and turned in without being late. THERE ARE ONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT IN THE FIRST QUARTER and I do not anticipate giving homework next week. We are starting our States Projects this week and that will be in-class work through the end of the quarter. Students may utilize the last week to make up or redo assignments if so desired.
FOR Friday, October 9, 2015:
-- Finish StoryTown Lesson 2 (in-class from last week)
-- Finish States and Capitals 26-50 (in-class and at home if not finished from last week)
-- Finish No Excuse Spelling Words List One (last week's) and Two (this week's)
-- Time for Kids: Searching for Sharks (only if not finished from last week)
-- White Out Write Out (in-class writing)
-- States Project Phase One (in-class)
-- Planners signed by parents/guardians
MATH HOMEWORK DUE THIS WEEK (only if you are in my math class)
Homework due Wednesday, October 7, 2015
-- Practice 3-2/Practice 3-3
Homework due Wednesday, October 7, 2015
-- Reteach/Practice 3-4
-- Practice 3-2/Practice 3-3
Homework due Wednesday, October 7, 2015
-- Reteach/Practice 3-4
Homework due Thursday, October 8, 2015
-- Reteach/Practice 3-5
Homework due Friday, October 9, 2015
-- Reteach/Practice 3-6
-- Reteach/Practice 3-5
Homework due Friday, October 9, 2015
-- Reteach/Practice 3-6
*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 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
