Week of October 22nd Update

Good afternoon parents,

I hope you have had a wonderful week!

Next week in…

• Reading: We will be discussing the different elements of prose and looking at some examples of this type of writing.
• Word Work: We will discuss and look at several examples of idioms, adages, and proverbs. We will also look into sentence fragments and run-on sentences. There will be an assessment on fragments and run-ons on Friday. Students will receive their new list of vocabulary words as well.
• Writing: We will continue to discuss opinion writing.

Reminders:

• The Monster Mash is TONIGHT! I hope to see you at this fun event! I will be there all night!
• Next week is Red Ribbon Week. On Monday students should wear red! All of the other dress up days can be found on the Bullard website.
• Please make sure your child is working on their homework response #3 that is due on Monday and their 25 book reviews!

Please let me know if you have any additional questions!

Week of October 15th Update

Good afternoon parents,

I hope you all had a wonderful week. I really appreciate you all taking the time to come in and conference with me. It is very helpful for me to explain your child’s progress in 4^th grade. I realize that I had to fly through the information, so if you are confused about something or have any additional questions please let me know.

Next week in…

• Reading: We will be discussing poetry.
• Word Work: Students will take the vocab quiz on Friday the 26^th. We will also be discussing Similes and Metaphors.
• Writing: We will begin our opinion writing unit. This is my FAVORITE writing unit, and I think the kids will have a lot of fun with it too!

Reminders:

• Our field trip to the Cobb Youth Museum is on Tuesday. Students will be picking up a sack lunch if they choose to buy, but we will be eating at the school so paper sacks are not needed for this field trip. Please have your child wear their class t-shirt.
• On Tuesday, students must also send in a pumpkin that is NO BIGGER THAN THEIR HEAD! We will have our Pumpkin Transformation on Wednesday. If students are having to paint their entire pumpkin for their transformation, then they should do this painting at home that way it has time to fully dry. Finishing touches can be painted in class. For example, if a student wants to transform their pumpkin into an apple, they should paint the pumpkin red at home. They could bring green paint to class to paint a leaf if they would like. Students should bring ALL their supplies for their transformation.
• The Monster Mash dance is on Friday from 6-7:30. I hope to see everyone there for this fun event!
• 25 BOOK CHALLENGE: Please make sure your child is completing the book reviews so that their reading can count toward our 25 Book Challenge. Students are aware of this and know that this is a requirement. They should be completing a Mini Book Review on EVERY 100 pages they read. For example, if a book is 206 pages, that can count as 2 books. The only exception is if the book as a lot of pictures, then I may only count it as one book. The students know where they can find the book review sheets in my classroom and know that they should be completed in the morning or at home. Your support with this would be greatly appreciated!!!

Also, the Reading Bowl list that I could not think of is called the Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl. I highly recommend these books for the stronger readers.

If you did not get a chance to complete the State Survey, please do so. This is an important component of our CCRPI score (State-wide school grading score), and we are asking for both parents to complete the survey. Here is the link: http://gshs.gadoe.org/parents

Please let me know if you have any additional questions. 

Week of October 8th Update

Good afternoon,

I hope you all had a wonderful week!

Next week in…

• Reading: We will be discussing point of view.
• Word Work: We will get a new list of vocabulary words. This quiz will be on Friday, October 26^th.
• Writing: We will be discussing the RACE strategy and how we can use this strategy when responding to a question that requires an extended response.

Reminders…

• Students should use One Note to complete their Reading Homework Response #1. They should use their school email address that we wrote down in their agenda, and their password will be their student number.
• Next week is conference week. Students will be dismissed at 12:30 all week long.
• Please arrive to your scheduled conference time a few minutes early, and please knock on the door at your scheduled time to keep us on track.
• Please see your child’s Thursday folder for information regarding the pumpkin transformation that will take place on Thursday, October 25^th.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. Enjoy this fall weather that finally decided to make an appearance! Please let me know if you have any questions. 

Week of October 1st Update

Good afternoon parents,

I hope you all had a wonderful week!

Next week in…

• Reading: We will be discussing inferencing.
• Writing: We will be finishing up and turning in our Narrative essays.
• Word Work: We will be discussing predicates. The vocab lesson 4 quiz will be Friday.

Reminders:

• Here is the link to sign up for a conference if you have not signed up. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4CAEAC23AAFC1-muhlbauers
• Thursday is Early Release. Students will be dismissed at 12:30.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend! Please let me know if you have any questions. 

Week of September 14th Update

Good afternoon,

I cannot believe the next time I see your kiddos will be in October!!! Where is the year going?!

When we come back in…

• Reading: We will be talking about inferencing.
• Writing: We will be finishing up our drafts and moving on to the publishing process of our Narratives.
• Word Work: Students will receive their new vocabulary list. We will also be talking about verbs.

Reminders:

• No school next week for Fall break.
• The end of the first 9 weeks is QUICKLY approaching. Please make sure your child powers through to the finish line of this first quarter!
• After the break, I will be emailing information about signing up for conferences.

I hope you all have a wonderful fall break! The kids and I all need this break to relax and rejuvenate! I hope you are doing something fun! Please be safe, but have a fantastic week! 

Week of September 10th Update

Good afternoon parents,

I hope you all had a wonderful week! Only one more week until our September break! Woohoo!!!

Next week in…

• Reading: We will be discussing how to summarize text using the Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then strategy.
• Word Work: Students will take the vocabulary test on THURSDAY, September 20^th. Several students were unprepared and did not have their vocabulary activity sheet with them in class. It is very important that they keep up with their work as I am unable to give them additional copies. We will be discussing simple and complete subjects and there will be an assessment on Friday.
• Writing: Students will continue working on their narrative essays.

Reminders:

• Please download the Class Dojo app and use the sheet that was given out at Open House or sent home in your child’s Thursday folder last week to connect to your child’s account. This is how I update parents on their child’s behavior in class. It is important that you have access to their Class Dojo account that way there are no surprises when you receive their report card and they have an NI in work study or conduct. If you misplaced the paper that was sent home and need to know their individual code, please let me know.
• Thursday folders went home yesterday. Please return these as soon as possible, but no later than Tuesday.
• If your child has not turned in their Progress Report or their Performing Arts, these were due on Tuesday and I need them ASAP!

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

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

Week of September 4th Update

Good afternoon parents,

I hope you all had a wonderful week!

Next week in…

• Reading: We will be discussing the theme of a book. This is a one word/ big idea/ lesson that we can learn from a story. I would encourage you to ask your child about the theme of the independent books they are reading at school or at home and have them give you three examples of this from the story.
• Writing: We will continue working on our narrative drafts.
• Word Work: We will be discussing adjectives and there will be an assessment on Friday. Students will be receiving their new Lesson 3 vocabulary words on Monday as well.

Reminders:

• Please sign and return all progress reports no later than Tuesday.
• Please sign and return all Performing Arts permission forms by Tuesday.
• Please remind your child to be responsible for their supplies and to bring all journals, their agenda, and homework to class each day.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!