Baby Girl Smith arrived into the world at 8:49 am this morning. She weighs 8 pounds and 7 ounces and is 19 3/4 inches long. Mrs. Smith and baby are both doing fine and we are still thinking about the name. We will keep you posted.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith
Friday, March 25, 2011
Friday, March 18, 2011
Thank you!
Dear Parents,
I know it's been a hectic ride these last few months- but we're on the home stretch! Miss Jill Auer will be here full time starting Monday March 21st. We are working on getting her an email account and she intends to email you weekly with news/updates. In the meantime, you can contact her via Mr. Rendon at jrendon@cdeducation.org, and he'll forward the messages to her. I'm sure she'll be in touch soon to introduce herself to you. Mr. Rendon has also volunteered to add her requests and info to his web page, so check there for more information. I'll be sure to post baby Smith's arrival on this web page next Friday.
Thanks for an incredible year! I will be checking in frequently to see how my 4th graders are doing! I already miss them!
Please don't hesitate to contact me for anything.
Many, many thanks,
Laurie Smith
I know it's been a hectic ride these last few months- but we're on the home stretch! Miss Jill Auer will be here full time starting Monday March 21st. We are working on getting her an email account and she intends to email you weekly with news/updates. In the meantime, you can contact her via Mr. Rendon at jrendon@cdeducation.org, and he'll forward the messages to her. I'm sure she'll be in touch soon to introduce herself to you. Mr. Rendon has also volunteered to add her requests and info to his web page, so check there for more information. I'll be sure to post baby Smith's arrival on this web page next Friday.
Thanks for an incredible year! I will be checking in frequently to see how my 4th graders are doing! I already miss them!
Please don't hesitate to contact me for anything.
Many, many thanks,
Laurie Smith
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Today's Homework
Math - WB pg. 102
LA - Study words for Spelling test
INVENTION CONVENTION -4 judges still desperately needed. Please email me if you can help at all! Lunch provided! Even if your child is participating, you can be a judge.
Tomorrow is my last day with students. I will be here on the 23rd to run Invention Convention, but my last day in the classroom is tomorrow afternoon. Thanks for a great year!
Laurie Smith
LA - Study words for Spelling test
INVENTION CONVENTION -4 judges still desperately needed. Please email me if you can help at all! Lunch provided! Even if your child is participating, you can be a judge.
Tomorrow is my last day with students. I will be here on the 23rd to run Invention Convention, but my last day in the classroom is tomorrow afternoon. Thanks for a great year!
Laurie Smith
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Today's Homework
LA - Spelling WB pgs. 145 & 146
Math - WB pg. 98 if not completed
Sorry about the lack of a post yesterday...too busy preparing the sub to take over!
INVENTORS: Please note- you will need a journal on the day of Invention Convention. You can create your own or download one here:
http://www.just-think-inc.com/documents/StudentJournal2010.pdf
Return all Shoebox Science kits - the program has ended for the year.
THURSDAY 3/17 - Dress green, or dress in your favorite team jersey and blue jeans. Thanks, Miss Lang!
Math - WB pg. 98 if not completed
Sorry about the lack of a post yesterday...too busy preparing the sub to take over!
INVENTORS: Please note- you will need a journal on the day of Invention Convention. You can create your own or download one here:
http://www.just-think-inc.com/documents/StudentJournal2010.pdf
Return all Shoebox Science kits - the program has ended for the year.
THURSDAY 3/17 - Dress green, or dress in your favorite team jersey and blue jeans. Thanks, Miss Lang!
Friday, March 11, 2011
Grade 4 News - Friday March 11th
Reconciliation - tomorrow 10:00 a.m. Mr. Rendon will be on hand to assist you.
Re-Registration - Don't forget to complete your forms and get them to the office by Monday to avoid a higher fee!
Thank You!
A big thanks to 4A students who surprised me with a baby shower and gifts this week! Wow, I feel loved! Thank you ALL!
My time remaining in the classroom is winding down and after next week, will be quite limited. Miss Jill Auer will be taking over duties and will be filling in for me during my remaining doctor appointments. I will be completing the progress reports for third quarter, and Miss Auer will then take over for the remainder of the year. I will still be checking my email periodically, so if you have questions I can assist you with, I am happy to help. It has been my pleasure to be with your fourth grader this year, and I have really enjoyed every minute. I'll still be visiting from time to time and plan to keep in touch. Thank you for sharing your child(ren) with me each and every day!
Baby will be here within just two weeks! WOW!
Judges still needed!
If you have the time, we'd love to have you for our Invention Convention on March 23rd. No experience necessary! Email me today if you'd like to help!
Math News: We are starting our unit in Geometry (Thanks for the donations of pretzels and marshmallows- they were a hit today!), and tests from Chapter 4 should be in your child's Friday Folder today.
LA News: We are working with our Treasures book once again and concluding our work with Literature Circles. Current Events for 4th quarter have been assigned. Check your child's agenda for their due date.
Re-Registration - Don't forget to complete your forms and get them to the office by Monday to avoid a higher fee!
Thank You!
A big thanks to 4A students who surprised me with a baby shower and gifts this week! Wow, I feel loved! Thank you ALL!
My time remaining in the classroom is winding down and after next week, will be quite limited. Miss Jill Auer will be taking over duties and will be filling in for me during my remaining doctor appointments. I will be completing the progress reports for third quarter, and Miss Auer will then take over for the remainder of the year. I will still be checking my email periodically, so if you have questions I can assist you with, I am happy to help. It has been my pleasure to be with your fourth grader this year, and I have really enjoyed every minute. I'll still be visiting from time to time and plan to keep in touch. Thank you for sharing your child(ren) with me each and every day!
Baby will be here within just two weeks! WOW!
Judges still needed!
If you have the time, we'd love to have you for our Invention Convention on March 23rd. No experience necessary! Email me today if you'd like to help!
Math News: We are starting our unit in Geometry (Thanks for the donations of pretzels and marshmallows- they were a hit today!), and tests from Chapter 4 should be in your child's Friday Folder today.
LA News: We are working with our Treasures book once again and concluding our work with Literature Circles. Current Events for 4th quarter have been assigned. Check your child's agenda for their due date.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Today's Homework
Math - WB pg. 96
LA - Spelling test tomorrow
Current Events were assigned today beginning March 21st. Your child should have written their due date in their agendas.
We are finished with Frindle. If you have a Frindle book at home, please return it to school. Thanks!
LA - Spelling test tomorrow
Current Events were assigned today beginning March 21st. Your child should have written their due date in their agendas.
We are finished with Frindle. If you have a Frindle book at home, please return it to school. Thanks!
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Today's Homework
LA - Spelling Funky
Math- none
Please note: RRJ's and the Frindle Project are in-class assignments. Students should NOT be completing these at home. I am providing ample time at school for these to be completed. Thanks!
Math- none
Please note: RRJ's and the Frindle Project are in-class assignments. Students should NOT be completing these at home. I am providing ample time at school for these to be completed. Thanks!
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Today's Homework
Math - Ch. 4 test tomorrow. Complete the Review Guide for HW.
LA - Spelling WB pgs. 139 & 140
LA - Spelling WB pgs. 139 & 140
Monday, March 7, 2011
Today's Homework
LA - Spelling WB pgs. 137 & 138
Math - Chapter 4 test Wednesday
Remember to RSVP to the office ASAP if you plan to attend the Rally on March 22 with your child.
Math - Chapter 4 test Wednesday
Remember to RSVP to the office ASAP if you plan to attend the Rally on March 22 with your child.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Grade 4 News - March 4, 2011
Rally at Statehouse - March 22nd, 1:00 p.m.
If you are planning on attending with your child, we need to know by Monday. Please notify your child's homeroom teacher if you are going and indicate whether you'd like to reserve a spot on our buses. See Miss Lang's email and WAAG for more details. Help protect funding for our schools!
Invention Convention Judges Needed
We still have many spots open for judges this year. If you have time and would like to join us the morning of March 23rd, we'd love to have you. No experience necessary. If your child is participating, you can still be a judge! Contact me for details at lwsmith@cdeducation.org
Math News- next week we will assess Chapter 4 on Wednesday. We have been learning time, graphs, range, median, mode, and ordered pairs. There are review pages in the book at the end of Chapter 4.
Donations needed for a special Math activity on Friday 3/11: Mini marshmallows and pretzel sticks. If you have any to donate, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks! We will begin our unit on Geometry next week.
LA News - We are done reading Frindle, and are moving back into our Treasures Reading series next week.
Thank You!
I want to express my sincere thanks to the room parents for my birthday party/baby shower & pizza party today. It was a wonderful way to end the week, and very sweet of you all. The gifts were so sweet, and it was a delight to spend time with my students celebrating. Thank you, again!
If you are planning on attending with your child, we need to know by Monday. Please notify your child's homeroom teacher if you are going and indicate whether you'd like to reserve a spot on our buses. See Miss Lang's email and WAAG for more details. Help protect funding for our schools!
Invention Convention Judges Needed
We still have many spots open for judges this year. If you have time and would like to join us the morning of March 23rd, we'd love to have you. No experience necessary. If your child is participating, you can still be a judge! Contact me for details at lwsmith@cdeducation.org
Math News- next week we will assess Chapter 4 on Wednesday. We have been learning time, graphs, range, median, mode, and ordered pairs. There are review pages in the book at the end of Chapter 4.
Donations needed for a special Math activity on Friday 3/11: Mini marshmallows and pretzel sticks. If you have any to donate, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks! We will begin our unit on Geometry next week.
LA News - We are done reading Frindle, and are moving back into our Treasures Reading series next week.
Thank You!
I want to express my sincere thanks to the room parents for my birthday party/baby shower & pizza party today. It was a wonderful way to end the week, and very sweet of you all. The gifts were so sweet, and it was a delight to spend time with my students celebrating. Thank you, again!
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Today's Homework
Math - Finish WB pg. 52
LA - Finish any work for Frindle, Chapter 15. Spelling test tomorrow!
Reminder: No hot lunch served tomorrow!
LA - Finish any work for Frindle, Chapter 15. Spelling test tomorrow!
Reminder: No hot lunch served tomorrow!
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Today's Homework
LA - Spelling WB pgs. 133 & 134
Finish Grammar WS if not already complete
Celebrate! Our online books were submitted to the publisher today! They look great! I can't wait for them to arrive and share our project together. Thanks to all of you for your hard work and diligence! I hope you'll be pleased with the results.
Finish Grammar WS if not already complete
Celebrate! Our online books were submitted to the publisher today! They look great! I can't wait for them to arrive and share our project together. Thanks to all of you for your hard work and diligence! I hope you'll be pleased with the results.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Today's Homework
LA - Spelling WB pgs. 131 & 132
Finish Literature Circle Job for Ch. 13
ONLINE BOOKS- MUST BE COMPLETED TONIGHT! Double check spelling, make sure no last names or personal information, and hit the 'complete project' button. Our order will be submitted tomorrow!
Math - No HW
Finish Literature Circle Job for Ch. 13
ONLINE BOOKS- MUST BE COMPLETED TONIGHT! Double check spelling, make sure no last names or personal information, and hit the 'complete project' button. Our order will be submitted tomorrow!
Math - No HW
Friday, February 25, 2011
Grade 4 News- February 25th
Invention Convention -If your child is still interested in signing up, the deadline has been extended until Monday.
Also, if interested in judging this year please let me know. It's lots of fun and we'll even feed you!
Online books - I'm hoping most of you are in the final stretch with your online books. Please feel free to email me with specific questions. I can view student books from home, so I'll do my best to help!
We'll add finishing touches in Computer class Monday but all students should be done typing by then. Thanks again for your help, parents. If you missed the note about the online books from earlier this week, you can find it here.
Reminders about next week: No hot lunch served Friday.
See you all at the auction on Saturday!
Have a great weekend - stay warm!
-Laurie Smith
Also, if interested in judging this year please let me know. It's lots of fun and we'll even feed you!
Online books - I'm hoping most of you are in the final stretch with your online books. Please feel free to email me with specific questions. I can view student books from home, so I'll do my best to help!
We'll add finishing touches in Computer class Monday but all students should be done typing by then. Thanks again for your help, parents. If you missed the note about the online books from earlier this week, you can find it here.
Reminders about next week: No hot lunch served Friday.
See you all at the auction on Saturday!
Have a great weekend - stay warm!
-Laurie Smith
Thursday, February 24, 2011
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
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
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Today's Homework
LA - Spelling Funky
Work on your books online!
Those who purchased a Christmas Is book, students received their copies today. Enjoy!
Work on your books online!
Those who purchased a Christmas Is book, students received their copies today. Enjoy!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Today's Homework
Math - Long division test tomorrow
LA-Spelling WB pgs.123-124
Work on your online storybook!
LA-Spelling WB pgs.123-124
Work on your online storybook!
Friday, February 18, 2011
Grade 4 News - February 18th
Online Book Project Update:
We are in the home stretch! All students must be finished typing their books online by next Friday, 2/25. Since students are losing computer class with President's Day next week, and Valentine Parties this past week, any time you can dedicate at home to helping get this typed is appreciated. I'll also take any volunteers who would like to come in and help with typing during the following times next week:
Tuesday 2/22 9:43 - 10:22 4A in Computer Lab
Tuesday 2/11 10:24 - 11:03 4B in Computer Lab
If you forgot to send your order form in today, students received a reprint. Please submit ASAP and we'll add you to the group order.
In other news, we received an email today that our class books, 'Christmas Is...' have been shipped! We expect those to arrive within the week!
Thanks for all of your assistance with this project. It's a new process for me, and quite an undertaking. The students are excited about their writing and excited to be helping JOIN. I know in the end it will all be worthwhile. I appreciate your support!
Division Test - will be Wednesday 2/23. We will review in class on Tuesday. Students received a review guide yesterday and should complete over the weekend and bring to class on Tuesday with any questions they have. Following division we will be looking at elapsed time, graphs, and geometry.
Invention Convention News- Students received info this week and must sign a commitment form by next Friday 2/25 to participate. The St. Brendan Invention Convention will be held March 23. Any parent who would like to judge should let me know at lwsmith@cdeducation.org. Thanks!
Interims will be mailed next Friday for students receiving an N in any standard areas. We have been busy in LA with our book project and Frindle work, so there are not many grades at this time. Keep an eye on your child's Friday Folder, and if you see N's or patterns of N's, then please note these are the areas your child needs extra help in. As always, feel free to email me if you have a specific concern. Thanks!
James & the Giant Peach
Hilliard Bradley is presenting this fun play - and we hope to read this great novel in class this Spring. Performances are Friday 2/25 at 7pm and Saturday 2/26 at noon with a carnival following the Saturday performance. Tickets are $5. www.bradleytheater.org
We are in the home stretch! All students must be finished typing their books online by next Friday, 2/25. Since students are losing computer class with President's Day next week, and Valentine Parties this past week, any time you can dedicate at home to helping get this typed is appreciated. I'll also take any volunteers who would like to come in and help with typing during the following times next week:
Tuesday 2/22 9:43 - 10:22 4A in Computer Lab
Tuesday 2/11 10:24 - 11:03 4B in Computer Lab
If you forgot to send your order form in today, students received a reprint. Please submit ASAP and we'll add you to the group order.
In other news, we received an email today that our class books, 'Christmas Is...' have been shipped! We expect those to arrive within the week!
Thanks for all of your assistance with this project. It's a new process for me, and quite an undertaking. The students are excited about their writing and excited to be helping JOIN. I know in the end it will all be worthwhile. I appreciate your support!
Division Test - will be Wednesday 2/23. We will review in class on Tuesday. Students received a review guide yesterday and should complete over the weekend and bring to class on Tuesday with any questions they have. Following division we will be looking at elapsed time, graphs, and geometry.
Invention Convention News- Students received info this week and must sign a commitment form by next Friday 2/25 to participate. The St. Brendan Invention Convention will be held March 23. Any parent who would like to judge should let me know at lwsmith@cdeducation.org. Thanks!
Interims will be mailed next Friday for students receiving an N in any standard areas. We have been busy in LA with our book project and Frindle work, so there are not many grades at this time. Keep an eye on your child's Friday Folder, and if you see N's or patterns of N's, then please note these are the areas your child needs extra help in. As always, feel free to email me if you have a specific concern. Thanks!
James & the Giant Peach
Hilliard Bradley is presenting this fun play - and we hope to read this great novel in class this Spring. Performances are Friday 2/25 at 7pm and Saturday 2/26 at noon with a carnival following the Saturday performance. Tickets are $5. www.bradleytheater.org
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