Final Friday

Thanks for today's title, Audrey.   Of course, it is not the final, final Friday. That comes in June. This is the final Friday of 2019.

Enjoy your break!

The only assignment from me, is to keep up with the Winter Reading Challenge. It is due January 6. We MUST get 100% participation to earn the hot chocolate celebration.

If you have time and want to get ahead, work on IXL. Kids may focus on their target strand. If you can't remember, work on Grade 4 and % ELA skills.

Check with Ms. Hicks about math IXL expectations.

Field Trip forms are due January 7th.
The trip is January 10th.
These parents are "approved" by CPS to join us: SC,KN, AA.
I know that other parents have expressed interest. PLEASE call this number to speed up the process.
773-553-1544

If you have not begun the application process, please see the tab on this blog called "CPS University" to get started. I know it is a pain, but it is a quick process.

Approved volunteers are clear to join us on trips, attend Field Day, help in the classroom, and join us for special presentations.

The Son of Poseidon Thursday

 is tomorrow!




This evening at home.....
-study for tomorrow's spelling test.
-finish the Percy Jackson Flag design. The entire design should be colored.
-finish writing about the flag. How does each element represent the children of Poseidon?

Tomorrow is Pajama Day!


Spelling Words:
weary
appear
square
weird not wierd
scarce
scare
prepare
spare
spark
cheer
compare
repair

Tomorrow is crazy sock day: is-match, crazy colors, or make your own...

Hello fourth grade families. I know that everyone is busy getting ready for the holidays. We are working until the end of the year in Pod 200, and there is still much to accomplish in the next few days.

Today we...

• added some more lights to our decor. Thank you Jaeden!
• logged on to Common Lit, a new resource for reading. I can be accessed via this blog.
• examined out MAPS data and found the skills on IXL that match our target areas. We will be talking more about this in the next couple of days and in early January.
• enjoyed the Winter Concert. What a treat!
• learned about eclipses in Science.
• went to lunch and recess
• learned some new ways to divide using regrouping
• studied for tomorrow's Southeast Quiz 
• read Percy Jackson

This evening....

• finish the PJ sheet that was sent home yesterday.
• read the yellow note.
• read about the Winter Break Reading Challenge
• don't forget that there is a reading test tomorrow.
• remind yourself that the spelling test in Friday.

If we have 100% participation in the Winter Break Reading challenge, I will treat the class to hot chocolate. The challenge sheet is due January 6th, which should give you plenty of time.

Parent Volunteers: Several parents have volunteered to come on the trip. Our master list indicates that most are "Awaiting School Approval." 

Please call the following number at the Board to check your status. Otherwise, you may not be able to join us. 773-533-1544

Time to Design Tuesday

I can not guarantee that the "gingerbread houses" will make it home in one piece. I can assure you that it was a hands on experience.

This evening at home...

-The Percy response is due on Thursday. Pace yourself! Use the book to help you. It is linked to the blog.

-We will take the Reading and SS tests on Thursday.

-We will take the Spelling test on Friday.

Tomorrow is festive fancy dress day. 

Stay tuned to learn about the Winter Break Reading Challenge.If we get 100% participation, I will make hot chocolate for the kids to enjoy during a "read in."

Missed You Monday

Hello 201 and 202 Families!

I had to make an unplanned visit to the doctor with my son today, which meant I could not make it to school. All is going to be fine, and I am looking forward to our Gingerbread House making tomorrow.

We will get started right away!
Don't forget your supplies.

Any parent who is on the "approved" list for CPS is welcome to join us. We will need all hands on deck to make it work.

If you can come, please come on up to 201 at 8, and please send me an email so that I can let the office know to expect you.

If you can donate long heavy duty tin foil, please let me know. Otherwise I will make sure to pick some up.

There is no regular homework tonight. Please read, do some IXL and make sure that you are preparing for the SE quiz and the Reading test.

Because our monthly incentive is Friday, we will take both the Reading and SS tests on Thursday. 

Forever Friday

Ask Sophia about today's title!

This weekend at home....

-Study for next week's tests and quizzes.

-We will take the SE test on Thursday. We made a study guide today.

-We will take the reading and spelling tests on Friday.

-Don't forget about the thirty minutes of IXL. You can find skill goals on the tab above.  I will be checking on Sunday evening and entering smart scores.

*Don't forget about Gingerbread House supplies. Tuesday is construction day!

Happy Birthday Gabriel! Thanks for the goodies!

Spirit Week
Monday-Candy Cane Day
Tuesday- Holiday Sweater Day
Wednesday- Festive traditions day. Get dressed up!
Thursday- Crazy Sock Day
Friday- Pajama and Incentive Day

Thank You Thursday

Thanks to Sophia's family, 201 is twinkling with holiday light. We had fun stringing them up this morning, and I didn't fall off a table, which was a plus.

Yesterday, I attended the CPS Region 2 Learning Summit. I am excited to practice all that I learned with your kids. The report from the substitute teach was excellent, which is a credit to your wonderful children. Thank you 201!

This evening at home..

• make sure you are studying for next week's Southeast States and Capitals test.
• complete the "Generalizations" sheet and the "conclusions" sheets.
• read!

Reminders

• Pod 200 will attend the second grade CAC show tomorrow.
• Field Trip notes are going home today.
• Next Tuesday is Gingerbread House Making Day. See the note below.
• Next week is School Spirit Week. A note went home yesterday.
• Next Friday is pajama day and our monthly incentive. We will be watching a movie in the pod and hanging out with friends. 
• Progress Reports will go home tomorrow. Remember that this is a "week 5 snapshot." Missing or late work was recorded as a "0" and may be dragging down averages. There is still time to get the work in, but it will earn partial credit.  Our goal is to eliminate late work, except in case of illness. Teachers on the third floor do no accept late work.

Gingerbread House

• Is any family able to ask their local pizza parlor for pizza round donations? We need 26 -12 inch rounds. 
• We need long, heavy duty foil to wrap each creation. 
• We need enough plastic knives for 26 students.
• Each student needs to bring graham crackers, a tub of frosting and some candies for decorating.
• Parents, the more the merrier! Let me know if you would like to join us to help organize. This is a fun hour with the kids.
• Our time slot is from about 8:00-9:10.