Mr. Sassman's 4th Grade Class Blog
A parent informational meeting to discuss Twin Bears (3-day overnight camping trip in the spring) has been scheduled for this Tuesday, February 6, 2018 from 5-6 PM. Please try and make this, as we will discuss fundraising, volunteering, agenda, shopping, and packing lists. Thank you kindly.
Thank you for coming to STEM Night last week. It was a huge success. If you missed it, perhaps you will join us for the upcoming Science Fair. Our class will be doing a combined Science Fair Project in conjunction with our first grade buddies from Mr. Hensel's class...more details to follow.
Mrs. Coffeen will be taking on some more lessons this week and next in preparation for her full-time student-teaching campaign coming up soon. During that time, I will also be meeting with kids one-on-one, working on individualized and targeted skills in reading and writing.
Special thanks to Mr. Dunavin, Mr. Hinzman, and other staff members who cleaned and prepped the ice skating rink last Friday, for our students to enjoy as the weather warms up a bit. Kids may bring their own skates and/or helmets, but the school has plenty if not.
--Handball tournament finals and school spirit assembly this Friday at 2 PM...
--Talent Show this Thursday in the morning...
Our class will be snowshoeing with Mr. Dunavin on:
--Monday, February 26, 2018 from 10:25 - 11:35
--Thursday, March 1, 2108 from 9:15 - 10:25
Please join us to volunteer if you are able, Mr. D has requested the assistance. Thanks.
Third quarter looks like - in brief:
Space Art
Rock Cycle
Pacific Rim
Volcanoes
Spelling City
Pen Pal Letters
DOL
Geo Notes
Biography Book Reports
Google Slides Presentations
Persuasive Essay Writing
Folk Tale Triramas
Read LIVE
Student-led Parent-teacher Conferences
9:00 - 9:10
New Seats
New Jobs
9:10 - 10:25
Science with Mrs. Coffeen - "Mystery Powders"
10:25 - 11:00
Physical Education A.K.A. Gym
11:00 - 11:40
Read Aloud - Hatchet
11:40 - 12:10
Lunch
12:10 - 12:40
Recess
12:40 - 1:55
Math Block
2:00 - 3:30
Science Buddies
Partner Reading
IN-CLASS ASSIGNMENTS - QUIZZES - TESTS
By Friday
--Continue with Google Slides for BBR
--Continue with Persuasive Essays
--Continue with Google Slides for BBR
--Continue with Persuasive Essays
HOMEROOM HOMEWORK
For FridayNONE
MATH HOMEWORK DUE THIS WEEK (only if your child is in my math class)
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
--Practice 14-5
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
--Practice 14-6
Thursday, February 8, 2018
--Practice 14-7
Friday, February 9, 2018
--Practice 14-8
***Please note that Math, Specials, Lunch, and Recess are Intermediate schedules and stay in blocks. At times, curriculum, instruction, and homework may be adjusted to accommodate different initiatives.
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.
ONGOING INFORMATION
READING LOGS
Reading logs are a regular part of our class. Students will receive "points" for for each day that they read a minimum of 20 minutes at home. The purpose: for students to read each day (not 100 minutes over the weekend or 40 minutes on Tuesday to catch up for Monday).
The logs will be due on a rolling basis and should have dates read on them. I will give credit as they are turned in and filled out correctly (please initial these). The points students receive will be added to their overall reading grade, counting towards their final grade.
It is simple, if students read and turn in their logs, they will see their grade improve significantly while naturally benefiting in fluency and accuracy. If they do not, they will not be given a "0" on the assignment, they simply will not receive any points.
Please look for these to come home this week. I have a yellow folder by the classroom front door filled with new reading logs. Email me with any questions or concerns please.
GOOGLE DRIVE - You can access all of your student's digital assignments online and work at home if you would like. Just go to www.gmail.com and type in their email address and password. Then find the Google Menu (where you will find the Drive, Docs, and Slides) icon in the top right corner (it is a nine square grid next to their s-number). This is where they will make their Google Slides Presentation for their Biography Book Reports. They must login using these credentials:
DATES TO REMEMBER
Reading logs are a regular part of our class. Students will receive "points" for for each day that they read a minimum of 20 minutes at home. The purpose: for students to read each day (not 100 minutes over the weekend or 40 minutes on Tuesday to catch up for Monday).
The logs will be due on a rolling basis and should have dates read on them. I will give credit as they are turned in and filled out correctly (please initial these). The points students receive will be added to their overall reading grade, counting towards their final grade.
It is simple, if students read and turn in their logs, they will see their grade improve significantly while naturally benefiting in fluency and accuracy. If they do not, they will not be given a "0" on the assignment, they simply will not receive any points.
Please look for these to come home this week. I have a yellow folder by the classroom front door filled with new reading logs. Email me with any questions or concerns please.
GOOGLE DRIVE - You can access all of your student's digital assignments online and work at home if you would like. Just go to www.gmail.com and type in their email address and password. Then find the Google Menu (where you will find the Drive, Docs, and Slides) icon in the top right corner (it is a nine square grid next to their s-number). This is where they will make their Google Slides Presentation for their Biography Book Reports. They must login using these credentials:
Username: s#@student.k12northstar.org (for example: s123456@student.k12northstar.org)
Password: s#g (for example: s123456g)
DATES TO REMEMBER
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Twin Bears Parent Informational Meeting 5-6 PM
Monday, February 19, 2018
Day one Student-led Parent-teacher Conferences - Please make sure your child is present
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Day two Student-led Parent-teacher Conferences - Please make sure your child is present
Monday, March 5, 2018 ($7.00)
Field Trip to Herring Auditorium - "Taiko Project"
9:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Friday, March 9, 2018 - Sunday, March 18, 2018
Last day of the third quarter - Early out and the beginning of spring break
Friday, March 23, 2018
Field Trip to Herring Auditorium - "Dervish"
9:15 - 11:30 AM
Friday, March 23, 2018
Field Trip to Herring Auditorium - "Dervish"
9:15 - 11:30 AM
Wednesday, May 9, 2018 through Friday May, 11, 2018
Angel Rocks Hike and Twin Bears Camping Trip - Details to follow
More yet to be added for the fourth quarter...
--Birch Hill Hiking and Picnic
--Mock Trial at the Courthouse/Morris Thompson Cultural Center
--Bowling and Pioneer Park
It's a good life!
Mr. Sassman
