Christmas Gift Exchange
In lieu of a student gift exchange this year, the class has decided to
donate $5 per student to the Hiefer International Foundation. With the
donations, we will be purchasing a llama and giving it to a community so they
will be better able to provide themselves with the basic necessities of life.
Thank you to those of you who have already sent in their contributions!
Gingerbread Houses
Our class will be constructing Gingerbread Houses on the afternoon of
December 17. Parents are not required to send in supplies but our class is
asking for donations of Gingerbread House kits, peppermints, candy canes,
skittles, M&M's, etc. Your help is GREATLY appreciated!
Science Projects
Science Projects are DUE on DECEMBER 15. Students have had more than a
sufficient amount of time to work on projects both in class and at home
therefore I will NOT be accepting any late projects.
Chapter 12 Math Test
Previously I had scheduled the Chapter 12 Math Test for next Monday (December
7), however I have decided to move the test to Thursday, December 3. The
students have had a great deal of practice with double digit multiplication
and I feel that they are ready to move on.
Social Studies
Mrs.Walter has scheduled the Chapter 3 Social Studies test for Friday,
December 4. The test will have the same format as previous tests. The first
10 multiple choice questions will come from the student foldable. The next 5
question will have to do with making decisions (pgs.66-67.) Finally the test
will include two short answer essay questions. The questions are as follows:
1. How have scientists been able to learn about the early Native Americans
known as the Mound Builders?
2. How were the Chippewa, the Ottawa, and the Potawatomi alike? How were
they different?
Chapter 3 Science Test
I have scheduled the Chapter 3 Science Test & Vocabulary Quiz for Wednesday,
October 28. The format of this test will be slightly different from previous
tests since we will be completing all 3 sections (vocabulary, multiple
choice, and essay) on the same day. In order to assist students, I will be
allowing them to use their voacbulary cards on this test.
Lansing Field Trip
Our much anticipated field trip to Lansing has arrived! Please remember to
arrive at school tomorrow (October 13) no later than 8:20. Don't forget to
pack your child a bag lunch!
Spelling Words- Week of October 12
The spelling words for this week are a review of our previous words from
Unit1. The words are as follows: sum, plot, past, wealth, heavy, shovel,
break, ache, claim, today, stray, speech, breathe, freedom, please, drive,
inside, fright, minding, roasting, chose, coaster, lower, stove, and goal.
Reading Assessment
This week students will be completing the Unit 1 Reading Assessment. This
test will assess how much students have learned over the course of Unit 1. I
will be posting the grades students receive to PowerSchool but I will not be
sending the tests home. If you would like to view your child's assessment or
if you have any questions/concerns, please feel free to contact me.
Chapter 3 Math Test
I have rescheduled the Chapter 3 math test for Monday, October 12. I have
been out sick for several days and do not feel that students have had ample
preparation for the test. I apologize in advance for any inconvenience this
may have caused but I want to ensure that all students are prepared and have
an understanding of the material.
Science Test
Please note that our Science Vocabulary Quiz for Chapter 2 will be on
Thursday, October 1 of this week. Our Chapter 2 Test will be on Friday. Study
Guides for the upcoming test were sent home with students today (Monday,
September 28). The answers are posted on the website under "Study Guide
Answers."
Social Studies Test
Mrs.Walter has scheduled the Ch1 social studies test for Tuesday,
September 29th. The first ten questions will come directly from the foldable
the students are completing in class. The next five questions will be based
on a worksheet that they will also complete in class. Finally, the test will
include two short answer essay questions. The short answer essay questions
are:
1. In which ways did the glaciers of many millions of years ago help to form
the geography of Michigan today?
2. How does Lake Michigan affect the climate of Michigan?
All students are expected to restate the question in their answers and
use proper capitalization and puncuation.
EMAIL
The school email is currently having problems. Please feel free to email me
at my personal address: AliciaUMD@aol.com This will ensure that I receive
the email and am able to repond in a timely fashion.
SCIENCE TEST
Please note that our Chapter 1 Test will be taken in two parts. On Wednesday,
we will be taking the vocabulary portion of our test. Notecards and the
Chapter Review will also be DUE on that day. On Thursday, we will taking the
multiple choice and essay question portion of the test. Study guides were
reviewed in class and the answers are posted under STUDY GUIDE ANSWERS on our
website.
*If you are in Mrs.Walter's class, you will be taking the Voxabulary portion
of the test on Thursday and the multiple choice/essay question portion of the
test on Friday.
LANSING FIELD TRIP
Michigan history is the focus of fourth grade social studies. A perfect
way to begin learning about our state is to take a trip to our Capital in
Lansing. We will take an Indian Trails Bus to visit the Historical Center
and the State Capital on Tuesday, October 13th. The cost will be $25 per
person for the transportation. Admission is free to the State buildings.
Everyone will need to bring a bag lunch. Permission slips and money for
students and chaperones are due September 18th. Please send an email and/or
note if you would like to attend the field trip.