Reminder:  Our PJ drive ends this Friday.  Thank you so much to all who have donated pajamas so far!  The students are welcome to wear pajamas on Friday to school!  No slippers are allowed.

Report cards will be coming home tomorrow (Wednesday) - please let me know if you have any questions.  Also, please sign and return the envelope.  The report card is yours to keep.

No school for students on Thursday, December 14th for conferences - if you have not signed up and would like to, please use the link that was sent home.  If the times that are still available are not convenient for you, please let me know and we will find a time that works.

Half day of school on Friday, December 22nd for the holiday break.  Students return to school on Tuesday, January 2nd.

Happy (belated) Thanksgiving!

https://spark.adobe.com/video/Yg8R5D1NJj0kl

Tonight is Family Reading Night - please send any pics to Mrs. Stocklin

Rocks and Minerals test on Tuesday - study resources were sent home by Mrs. Michalowski on Monday

No School next Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday for Thanksgiving break

ANNUAL MSES PAJAMA DRIVE!

http://pajamaprogram.org/

OUR SCHOOL PJ DRIVE BEGINS NOW UNTIL DECEMBER 8TH!  PLEASE SEE THE LINK ABOVE FOR AN EXPLANATION OF THIS FANTASTIC PROGRAM DURING THIS SEASON OF GIVING!  OUR CLASS WATCHED IT TODAY AND WE ARE ALL VERY EXCITED TO HELP OUT CHILDREN IN NEED FOR SUCH A GREAT CAUSE!  

This is of course optional but any pajamas in any size would be greatly appreciated!

AS A FUN ENDING FOR THIS DRIVE, THE STUDENTS ARE INVITED TO COME TO SCHOOL WEARING THEIR PAJAMAS ON FRIDAY, 12/8!!

A few reminders...

Our field trip to the aquarium is on Monday.  If your child is not buying a lunch from the cafeteria (order forms went home with the permission slips), then they should bring a bag lunch from home.

We will be visiting the gift shop there - if your child wants to bring in money to purchase a souvenir, there is a $20 limit (which includes tax).

Please let me know if you have any questions about the trip!

NO SCHOOL on November 22nd, 23rd, and 24th for Thanksgiving.

Sign ups for conferences should be coming home next week via email...

Happy Halloween!!!

Escape Room Challenge!  Success!!

Such fun today!  Many thanks to our room moms for all of their help!

Yankee Candle Fundraiser (optional) starts today - all orders are due on Thursday, November 2nd.

We filled our Marble Jar!  The students voted on ideas and decided on an "Afternoon at the Movies".  So they are welcome to bring in sleeping bags, pillows, a small sized stuffed animal, and a special snack THIS FRIDAY if they wish!

New England Aquarium Field Trip!

Our class will be going on our first field trip on Monday, November 6th.  Permission slips are coming home today.  The cost is $15.00.

Students have the option of bringing a lunch from home or ordering one from the cafeteria (separate order form sheet).

Please let me know if you have any questions!

What we're learning....

Math -students have been strengthening their addition and subtraction skills using the standard algorithm.  Next week we will begin learning how to multiply larger numbers.  This is where fact fluency is extremely important.

Reading -last week we finished reading Because of Winn Dixie, and the students shared when they learned about story elements by creating a storyboard. We will be continue to focus on those same story elements using our Story Works magazines this week and throughout the upcoming week. 

Language Arts -during the past two weeks we have been learning "be a better writer" strategies.  This includes adding rich adjectives, replacing verbs, and using adverbs in our writing.  The class just finished brainstorming for their next writing workshop assignment: "Fall Favorites". 

Social Studies -students are putting the finishing touches on their Treasure Islands.  Next, we will travel to our first region: The Northeast!!!

Channel 5 Eye Opener video from this AM

http://ulocal.wcvb.com/mediadetail/31260019

We will be having our first Social Studies test on Map Skills next Tuesday, October 10th.  Study guides were sent home today.

Classroom Representative speeches and election will take place this Thursday in our classroom.

Box Tops by Friday if anyone has any that you would like to send in.

No School on Monday - Columbus Day.

School Pic orders are due on or before October 17th.

MSES wake up call is set to run on Channel 5 this Thursday at approximately 6:10.

Remind APP

Hi everyone!  In addition to this blog, I am going to start using the Remind APP to keep you updated and informed on all that is going on in our classroom and in our school.  Please see below for directions on how to sign up!  

Have a great weekend!!

Half Day THIS Friday!!!

No school October 9th - Columbus Day.

Picture orders due October 17th.

Retakes October 18th.


CONGRATS TO CAROLINE AND GOWTHAM ON RECEIVING A CARES CERTIFICATE TODAY FROM MRS. TUCKER!

Video from Back to School Night....

Oops!  I was supposed to show this on BTSN and it completely slipped my mind....

https://spark.adobe.com/video/z5QMpOEIlIOLI

*Back to School Night is Tuesday, 9/19 starting at 6:15 in the cafeteria.  I look forward to sharing information about our classroom and curriculum with you!

*School pictures are tomorrow.

*Please send the Storyworks magazine subscription money to school by the end of the week.  You may also bring a check to BTSN tomorrow.

*Book Fair is this week -our class will shop during Library on tomorrow.   It will also be open during BTSN.

*Please send in a large poster board by Friday. 

We will be starting weekly timed multiplication quizzes soon....  Students will have five minutes to complete one hundred problems.  It is very important that they are fluent in their facts to ensure their success in Math this year... 

We voted today and each student picked a day of the week to have these quizzes.  The "winning" day is Wednesday.  Please look for a note in your child's homework folder tomorrow.

Envisions letters are came home yesterday taped in your child's agenda...  usernames and passwords are included and directions on how to access the program.

Have a great weekend!

Social Studies Project and Book Fair

Upon finishing our unit on Map Skills, we will be making a Treasure Island project similar to the example shown below:

Students will need one 28 X 22 (ball park) size poster board or foam board by next Friday, September 22nd.  They can be white, yellow, light blue, etc.  Just no neon or extremely dark colors that would make it difficult to see writing on.

Our Book Fair day will be Tuesday, September 19th!  Same day as school pics and Back to School Night.

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All students went down to check out Chorus (which is optional) with Mrs. Kelly today...

If they decide to join this year, it will take place on Monday mornings during homeroom time in the cafeteria.  They will NOT miss any work or lessons if they participate.

Word Study/Spelling begins this week.  

The list is coming home today and the test will be on Friday and will consist of two parts.  A spelling portion and a vocabulary portion.  Students are not required to write out the definition, but instead will read sentences and have to choose the correct word to complete the sentence accurately so they will need to know each meaning.

Reminders:

Deadline for registration forms for instrument lessons is THIS Friday!  Instrument Rental Night is September 20th.

Back to School Night on September 19th at 6:15.

School pics on September 19th.

HALF DAY FOR STUDENTS ON SEPTEMBER 29TH!!!

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Some updates:

School pics are September 19th

Band/Instrument Lesson info is coming home today - contact Mrs. Legault with any questions... Be aware that the deadline to send in the registration form is September 15th

Tomorrow is Patriots Spirit Wear day - no face paint is allowed per Mrs. Stocklin

DAY TWO!!

We had another great day in Room 47 getting to know each other today!  Thank you so much to all of you for signing your child's agenda last night!

Two more important things are coming home today....

1.  Student information cards - please look this over, add and/or make corrections, sign and date the bottom, and please return as soon as possible.

2.  Neon Contact Info Form - please complete this form as well and return.

Homework:  Me Bag due by Tuesday 9/5

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Welcome to 4th Grade!

2017 - 2018

I am looking forward to a fun year with all of the students and parents of Room 47!!!

Today your child will be coming home with two things that need to be signed...

1. The peanut free room note

2. Their agenda (the fourth grade team asks that parents/guardians check the agenda nightly and initial it Monday through Thursday).

Thank you for your cooperation with this!

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HAPPY LAST WEEK!!!

FOURTH GRADE END OF THE YEAR PICNIC WEDNESDAY FROM 11:00 TO 12:30 

PARENTS ARE WELCOME

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FRIDAY - HALF DAY

Fun Run!  So fun today!!  Your children are coming home with envelopes today... pledges can still be made up until the due date which is NEXT Friday - please have envelopes turned in on or before that day!

Tie Dye T-Shirts - if your child wishes to make one please have $5.00 sent in by Wednesday - we are planning to make the shirts on Thursday...

SS Quiz on Thursday - ONLY CAPITALS AND ABBREVIATIONS!

Please return IMAX permission slips/$10

Have a great long weekend~!  Three weeks to go!!!

Thank you to all of who have signed up for the Fun Run - please note that our time has changed!  Fourth grade will be running on Friday from 9:00 - 10:00!

IMAX permission slips went home today - please sign and return as soon as possible.  The cost of the trip is $10.00 and chaperones are on a first come, first serve basis.

Tie-Dye Shirt Time!  

Our class will be making tie-dye shirts next week for the students to wear on our June 5th field trip.  To help us purchase the necessary supplies, please send $5.00 to school by Tuesday, May 30th.  

We also will need gallon size Ziploc bags and lots of rubber bands if anyone might be willing to donate it would be greatly appreciated~!

Thank you for your support!  

Another update:

State Float building again on Monday at 11:30.  Any help would be greatly appreciated!

May 26th - Fun Run!  11:30 - 12:30.  Parents are welcome!  Please sign your child up on funrun.com

There are videos to watch to explain this fundraiser.

May 29th - No school - Memorial Day

June 5th - IMAX Field Trip

June 7th - Chorus/Band concert at 6:30 - students who are in band or chorus must arrive at 6:00.  Chorus and Band performers are supposed to wear white tops, black or dark bottoms (no jeans or shorts) and no sneakers .

June 8th - State Fair - 9:00 - 10:00 

Parents are welcome!

June 9th - Field Day - 11:30 - 2:30

If you are interested in volunteering, I have extra sheets here - just let me know and I will send one home with your child.

June 14th - Fourth Grade End of the Year Picnic - 11:00 - 12:30

Parents are welcome!

June 16th - Last Day of School!  Half Day!!

As usual, we are running low on tissues and wipes - any donations of these items would be greatly appreciated!  :)

FLOAT BUILDING : ATTENTION POSSIBLE VOLUNTEERS!
We will be starting the building process on Wednesday 
at 11:30 - if anyone is available to come in and help out PLEASE do!  We need lots of hands to make this happen!  All students should have the supplies that they need by this day.

NEW LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FRIDAY, JUNE 16TH AND IT IS A HALF DAY - PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Field Trip to the Tsongas Industrial Historical Center Thursday 5/18

Field Trip to the IMAX and Hopkington State Park 
Monday 6/5

Fourth Grade State Fair Thursday 6/8 - Parents Invited

Field Day Friday 6/9 (Rain date is 
Monday 6/12) - Volunteer forms went home last week...

Tentative Date:  Fourth Grade End of the Year Picnic 
Tuesday 6/15 - Parents Invited

MAY AND JUNE!!! BUSY, BUSY, BUSY!!

MATH MCAS - Tuesday 5/2 and Friday 5/5

Southwest Test on Thursday 5/4

HALF DAY FOR STUDENTS ON WEDNESDAY 5/10

Field Trip to the Tsongas Industrial Historical Center Thursday 5/18 (permission slips came home today - please fill out and return as soon as possible)

Field Trip to the IMAX and Hopkington State Park Monday 6/5

Fourth Grade State Fair Thursday 6/8

Field Day Friday 6/9 (Rain date is Monday 6/12)

Tentative Date:  Fourth Grade End of the Year Picnic Tuesday 6/15

NEXT STOP....5TH GRADE!

Just a heads up that hard copies of the placement form (it is also on the website) for parents to fill out for next year is taped into your child's agenda today - they are due on April 28th but can be turned in any time prior...

REMINDERS..

MCAS Schedule:

Friday, April 7th

Tuesday, April 11th

1/2 DAY FOR STUDENTS THIS THURSDAY, APRIL 6TH!

A few updates...

MCAS SCHEDULE:

Our class will be taking the ELA MCAS on the following days:

Monday, April 3rd

Friday, April 7th

Tuesday, April 11th

Supplies are running low!  Many students are running out of crayons, glue, etc.  Please check in with your child to ensure that he/she has the necessary supplies for the remainder of the year... thank you!!

1/2 DAY FOR STUDENTS ON THURSDAY, APRIL 6TH!!

Statue of Liberty Painting Project

Family Tree Project - due Monday, March 6th - please let me know if you have any questions!!

Immigration Day - Friday, March 10th - students are encouraged to wear red, white, and/or blue or anything patriotic!  Also parents are welcome to attend the class presentations portion of the day which will be in the cafeteria from 8:30 - 9:30.

HALF DAY FOR STUDENTS ON MONDAY, MARCH 13TH!!!

Immigration Day Info....

Immigration Day is March 10th!

Immigration Day Family Tree Project Information: 

Packet due March 1st

Family Tree project due March 6th 

I explained the project, as well as the packet, with the class today and showed them some examples of family tree projects (see the links below for these examples) from basic trees to more detailed ones....  Please let me know if you have any questions or if the directions sheet or any part of the packet gets lost and you need a new one...

 

Family Tree Links:

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/75787206201730756/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/127789708147845002/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/149674387591521488/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/213006257349099529/

Link to our song for our performance (parents are welcome - 8:40 on Immigration Day in the cafeteria!!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_E2CNZIlVIg

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Thank you to everyone who sent in supplies for our Valentine's Day craft!  Also, many thanks to our room moms for coming in to help with this!

HALF DAY FOR STUDENTS TOMORROW!

Vacation next week - woot woot!  Enjoy!!!

Immigration Day info is coming home with students today!!  Please let me know if you have any questions...

PACKET IS DUE MARCH 1ST

FAMILY TREE PROJECT IS DUE MARCH 6TH

New last day of school is Friday, June 16th - FYI...

Valentine's Day

Some info on Valentine's Day....

Handing out valentines is completely optional.... however, if your child does decide to give them out, he/she must give them to EVERY student in the class.  Class lists were given out to those who were interested in order to help with this...

We will be doing a few easy crafts together on this day as well....  here are the links below...

http://kidthings.net/happy-heart-pencil-toppers/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/225039312602948081/

In order to make this a success, we would like to ask that all students try to bring in a few cans (washed out and preferably with the label peeled off) so that each of them can make two of them.  Also any donations of rolls of decorative duct tape would be GREATLY appreciated!

Thanks in advance for your help with this!

Some upcoming dates and info...

We will be starting our unit on immigration in Social Studies very soon!  Immigration Day for fourth grade is on March 10th.

Our class will be singing the TOUR THE STATES song for students and parents on this day - I am attaching the link below to the youtube video of the song and they each received a copy of the lyrics which is coming home with them today in case they want to practice at home!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_E2CNZIlVIg

SOCIAL STUDIES MIDWEST TEST ON FEBRUARY 2nd - Study guides were sent home today - please have your child study the states, capitals, abbreviations, and location on a map a little bit each night to help to ensure success on the test.

Some dates to remember:

Mythmasters Program - February 13th

BOOK REPORT AND PROJECT (POSTER OR MODEL) ARE DUE ON FEBRUARY 15TH

February vaca is from the 20th - 25th

Immigration Day - March 10th

Valentine's Day - February 14th - information will be coming home soon, but a few things to keep in mind:

**HANDING OUT VALENTINES IS COMPLETELY OPTIONAL

**IF YOUR CHILD DOES DECIDE TO HAND THEM OUT, HE/SHE IS REQUIRED TO GIVE ONE TO ALL STUDENTS IN THE CLASS

**FOOD CANNOT BE INCLUDED IN THE VALENTINES

As always, please let me know if you have any questions!!!