Today's Homework

Math - Finish WB pgs. 44 & 45

LA - Spelling test, finish online book

A word about our online books...

First and foremost…thank you parents! Without your help editing and typing and overseeing this project, we would be in no shape to close our order next week! So, I thank you! This was a new process for me, but one that has truly inspired your fourth grader to write. I’m amazed at their enthusiasm.

A few things to keep in mind as we finish our projects…

No last names – Please remember that a paperback copy of your child’s story will be donated to other children. Please refrain from printing their last name. You may include their first name and age or school grade level if you wish.

Photos of children – This is up to you! I have reminded the students that this will be given to others, so if they want their photo out there, that’s fine. Use your discretion. You are the one who is ‘proofing’ the final book copy and hitting the ‘project complete’ button – so I urge you to look everything over carefully.

‘About the author’ page – There is an option to simply delete this page from your student’s book. If you’d like to keep it as a part of their book, again…I urge you to use your own discretion.

Final Proofing – I unfortunately do not have the time to go online and reread all 55 of our books before we publish, so please look it over with your child one more time and make sure it is in perfect shape for publishing. I will be submitting all of the book order forms on Tuesday and letting the company know we are set to publish ALL books at that time. Your child’s book will be printed at that time, completed or not.

I have met with all students individually to see what needs they have as they prepare to finish, and all of them are confident and have assured me that their books will be finished over the weekend. We will use our time in computer class Monday to make final edits, check spelling, check our pictures, etc. and I will be hitting the ‘print ALL books’ button on Tuesday.

Please do not hesitate to email me your questions or concerns. I’ll do my best to help you through this process! When the final copies of our new books arrive, we’ll celebrate!

Thanks again for all of your support of our project. This has been a rewarding experience for all of us.

-Laurie Smith