Who Says Learning Can't Be Fun?

This week we had a review test in Language Arts class. Prior to the test, Mrs. Benson brought in some board games that helped reinforce author'a purpose, sequencing and main idea. Some students thought that was the best reading class ever! 

Fire Prevention Week

Elizabeth and Hanover fire departments came to school today to help us learn about fire safety. Even though our time was cut a bit short because of weather, we still were able to check out the fire truck, tour the ambulance, and use a hose to shoot at a wooden house with fake flames. Thank you to everyone who helped to make out day a good one. 

Busy learners!

We are at the end of our first quarter! One fourth of the way through out year! It's unbelievable! Look and see what we did on our last day if the first quarter. 

Caden earned using the bean bag because he had all of his homework done. He earned it playing homeworkopoly! 

Math Night

It was awesome to see so many of you here last night for Math Night! Thank you to everyone who took time out if their busy schedules to come see what we are doing. 

Conservation Day

We couldn't have asked for better weather for today's field trip! The students did an excellent job of behaving and answering questions while we were there. See our pictures below for a wrap up of our day. 

Nerd Day

Homecoming 2013 Need Day

Mallardfest Coloring Contest Winners

Congratulations to Bethany and Anna who won the coloring contest. They both were able to walk in the parade with the winners from other classes. Here they are with Leo the Mallard duck. 

Partial Sums

Today we reviewed how to do partial sums. After a few minutes if review we are doing just fine! Ask your child to show you how to do a partial sums problem. You just might be surprised! 

Midterm? Already?

Yes, it's true! We are already one eighth of the way through the school year. Students are learning what 4th grade is all about. They are in a routine now. Things are beginning to smooth out in our classroom. For the most part, there hasn't been much homework assigned. I know some students feel like they are having a lot. Please remember to let me know if they have more than 30 minutes each night. It might be a case of using time wisely. 

Compass Work

Through a lot of determination, we are learning to use our compasses! They aren't as easy as they look, but they sure are fun. 

What's My Number?

This afternoon we took a break from our text book to play a game with math facts. Each person had a multiplication or division problem on their back. They had to ask questions to figure out what their answer was. It took a lot of work, but they did it! We did realize our facts were a little rusty. Please continue to practice at home. 

Welcome to 4th Grade!

Welcome to 4th Grade! I am excited to have your child in class this year! We have many fun and exciting things planned - the most exciting of which is our overnight field trip to Lorado Taft! 

I am ready to have a great year! Please remember that I am only an email or a phone call away. Together, we will have a  wonderful year! 

Two weeks from today!

Yes! It's almost that time of year where parents send their children back to school. Can I tell you how excited I am? (No, it's not just because I get to send my own four back!) I love this time of year! New beginnings, new experiences, and a lot of fun coming our way. I've been in my room the last few days getting ready. I still have some work to do- but I promise I will be ready for you! 

Accelerated Reader - Summer

I just got done looking at everyone's progress on Accelerated Reader for the summer. I'm very excited about how much everyone is reading!! In case you have lost the link, try this one. Keep reading!! 

https://hosted318.renlearn.com/3047723/

Happy Summer!

I can't believe the year is over! Just a few reminders for summer.... 1 - We have opened up AR for the summer. Your child has a goal to try to meet. These goals were set so that we they should easily be obtained. If you have any questions, please let me know. 2 - Meet the Teacher Night - August 20th, 5:00 - 7:00. Students will be allowed to come. We hope to see you there. 3 - School starts August 21st! 4 - ENJOY YOUR SUMMER!

Best Part of 4th Grade

Cat Cup!

We did it! I couldn't be prouder of my class this year. They have been a great group that works well together. Today, during our track and field day, that showed. They pulled together and won the Cat Cup! What a great ending to the year. 

Letting Go

The past 3 weeks we have been raising Painted Lady Butterflies. Thankfully we had better luck with these than we did with the frogs! Friday afternoon we headed outside with the butterflies to release them. Every single one of them flew away. 

Lets Go Fly a Kite!

Every student who made their Accelerated Reader goal for the 4th quarter got to go fly kites this afternoon. What a beautiful day it was! 

Making Kites!

Tomorrow everyone in the elementary school who met their goal for Accelerated Reader for the 4th quarter will be flying kites. Today out class helped Mrs. Benson get those ready. Lets hope for good kite flying weather tomorrow! 

Transparent Mirrors

We started using transparent mirrors today. At first we had a little trouble but after a few minutes we got it! 

Take a Breather

This year we have spent some time learning to relax. Mrs. Sisler has taught us many ways to do this including some yoga. It seems to be helping some of our students. Ask them what else they can show you at home.