Hello Everyone,
It's time to sign up for fall conferences. Please use the link below to sign up for a day and time slot that will work for you, your partner and your child. In the intermediate school, children attend their conferences as well. Thank you in advance.
4/5 Conference Sign Up Link
**Field Trip to Sea cliff State Beach--this Friday, Nov. 2 from 9:45 - 12:20! Please submit the form to chaperone/drive by clicking here or let us know be returning the form. Permission forms are due. There is no fee for this trip. Drivers/chaperones arrive at the school at 9:00 so that we can organize carpools.
ELA: We have finished our Gold Rush novel By the Great Horn Spoon and most children have taken their AR quizzes which will enhance goal points. We will begin our next novel The Birchbark House this week. In addition, we continue to honor our VIP each week and listen to presentations by students.
SC Symphony: daily musical compositions are introduced and enjoyed every morning.
Harmony: best practices school-wide curriculum for building a strong social-emotional community within our classroom.
AR Reading: Accelerated Reader continues to be an important part of our reading program. Students are reading appropriate AR books found through the AR book find link and then quizzing on them within 24 hours of finishing their book. It is critical to support your child in book selection (most books are in our school and classroom libraries) and to remind them to read, read, read whenever the opportunity arises--in the car, while waiting for an appt., to and from school, before bed time, on a Sunday in your jammies, etc. These books should travel to and from the classroom in a daily fashion for classroom DEAR (drop everything and read) sessions as well as nightly reading homework and beyond. Students have a goal of 14 points for this first trimester. Each book has a certain amount of points it is worth. This information is listed with reading level and appropriateness (grade school, middle school, high school, for example). Points per book range from 3 to 5, generally, with longer books being worth more points. On an average this is going to mean your child is reading anywhere from 3-5 books by November 1. That said, help your child select books that are on their reading level, and have high interest for them. This will allow them to accomplish reading books from start to finish successfully.
Math: 4th graders just tested on 1-digit multiplication and will begin division this week. 5th graders just tested on mental math strategies and will begin word problems using bar models.
In addition, students were expected to have their times tables memorized by October 26th (2's through 12's). These are goals that were set in early September. In order for your child to be successful with the math in this grade level, it is important to have these skills down. multiplication music
**Please be sure to finish testing your child on these and return the packet and checklist with your signature to our classroom as soon as possible. Thank you for your support.
Science: fossils.
Social Studies: Native Americans
Writing and Grammar: We are reviewing complex sentences. We have begun planning our Native American narrative essays. We will also write a book review of our Read Aloud text, Kit Carson.
Upcoming Announcements
Oct. 31--Halloween parade 8:45
Nov. 1--staff development day, no school
Nov. 2-- Sea Cliff State Beach field trip--9:00-12:00
Nov. 12--Veteran's Day, no school
Nov. 13--report cards
Nov. 9--board meeting
Nov. 13 - 16 and 19--parent teacher conferences
Nov. 16--Turkey Trot
Nov. 21-23--Thanksgiving break
Thank you in advance for supporting me and the growth of your child in every way.
Warmly,
Mrs. Young
Sunday, October 28, 2018
Monday, October 15, 2018
Hello Everyone,
We will be heading to Coloma in just a few days for our wonderful trip! The weather is supposed to be very pleasant (high 70's). Every child has been placed with at least one of their cabin-mate choices. All driver and chaperone requests have been mindfully considered with careful planning to ensure the best possible outcomes for all children and the adults who will accompany them. No changes can be made at this time, and we appreciate your understanding and partnership.
Coloma: We depart from school this Wednesday morning. Please be in the PAC room at 8:00 (chaperones and students) to review itinerary schedules, car and cabin arrangements, and get everyone and their gear into vehicles. We leave the school at 9:00.
All gear for each child needs to be put into a trash bag with their name on it. We will do that in the PAC room the morning of--we will supply trash bags, tape and markers along with parent volunteers to help. Please be sure to write your child's name on any clothing that he/she brings on the trip. It makes it much easier to return all belongings. We return Friday at approximately 4:00 p.m.
**Field Trip to Sea cliff State Beach--we need drivers! Please submit the form to chaperone/drive by clicking here. There is no fee for this trip. Thank you in advance.
ELA: We are continuing our reading and study of the Gold Rush and various vocabulary and events to prepare for Coloma on October 17, 18, and 19. We are wrapping up our literature book: By the Great Horn Spoon and will begin The Birchbark House when we return. In addition, we continue to honor our VIP each week and listen to presentations by students and practice writing friendly letters.
SC Symphony: daily musical compositions are introduced and enjoyed every morning.
Harmony: best practices school-wide curriculum for building a strong social-emotional community within our classroom.
AR Reading: Accelerated Reader continues to be an important part of our reading program. Students are reading appropriate AR books found through the AR book find link and then quizzing on them within 24 hours of finishing their book. It is critical to support your child in book selection (most books are in our school and classroom libraries) and to remind them to read, read, read whenever the opportunity arises--in the car, while waiting for an appt., to and from school, before bed time, on a Sunday in your jammies, etc. These books should travel to and from the classroom in a daily fashion for classroom DEAR (drop everything and read) sessions as well as nightly reading homework and beyond. Students have a goal of 14 points for this first trimester. Each book has a certain amount of points it is worth. This information is listed with reading level and appropriateness (grade school, middle school, high school, for example). Points per book range from 3 to 5, generally, with longer books being worth more points. On an average this is going to mean your child is reading anywhere from 3-5 books by November 1. That said, help your child select books that are on their reading level, and have high interest for them. This will allow them to accomplish reading books from start to finish successfully.
Math: classwork and Monday homework on properties for both 4th and 5th.
In addition, students are expected to have their times tables memorized by October 26th (2's through 12's). These are goals that were set in early September. In order for your child to be successful with the math in this grade level, it is important to have these skills down. Please have some fun with these and have your child rehearse daily so that they can test on these math facts by the end of the month. Return the packet and checklist with your signature to our classroom. multiplication music
Science: Stream tables and land forms.
Social Studies: Native Americans
Writing and Grammar: We are working on simple, compound and complex sentences, prepositions and interjections. We will begin our Native American narrative essays when we return from Coloma.
Upcoming Announcements
Oct. 23--student council speeches 10:30
Oct. 27--Trunk or Treat 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Oct. 31--Halloween parade 8:45
Nov. 1--staff development day, no school
Nov. 2-- Sea Cliff State Beach field trip--9:00-12:00
Nov. 12--Veteran's Day, no school
Nov. 13--report cards
Nov. 9--board meeting
Nov. 13 - 16--parent teacher conferences
Nov. 16--Turkey Trot
Nov. 21-23--Thanksgiving break
Thank you in advance for supporting me and the growth of your child in every way.
Warmly,
Mrs. Young
We will be heading to Coloma in just a few days for our wonderful trip! The weather is supposed to be very pleasant (high 70's). Every child has been placed with at least one of their cabin-mate choices. All driver and chaperone requests have been mindfully considered with careful planning to ensure the best possible outcomes for all children and the adults who will accompany them. No changes can be made at this time, and we appreciate your understanding and partnership.
Coloma: We depart from school this Wednesday morning. Please be in the PAC room at 8:00 (chaperones and students) to review itinerary schedules, car and cabin arrangements, and get everyone and their gear into vehicles. We leave the school at 9:00.
All gear for each child needs to be put into a trash bag with their name on it. We will do that in the PAC room the morning of--we will supply trash bags, tape and markers along with parent volunteers to help. Please be sure to write your child's name on any clothing that he/she brings on the trip. It makes it much easier to return all belongings. We return Friday at approximately 4:00 p.m.
**Field Trip to Sea cliff State Beach--we need drivers! Please submit the form to chaperone/drive by clicking here. There is no fee for this trip. Thank you in advance.
ELA: We are continuing our reading and study of the Gold Rush and various vocabulary and events to prepare for Coloma on October 17, 18, and 19. We are wrapping up our literature book: By the Great Horn Spoon and will begin The Birchbark House when we return. In addition, we continue to honor our VIP each week and listen to presentations by students and practice writing friendly letters.
SC Symphony: daily musical compositions are introduced and enjoyed every morning.
Harmony: best practices school-wide curriculum for building a strong social-emotional community within our classroom.
AR Reading: Accelerated Reader continues to be an important part of our reading program. Students are reading appropriate AR books found through the AR book find link and then quizzing on them within 24 hours of finishing their book. It is critical to support your child in book selection (most books are in our school and classroom libraries) and to remind them to read, read, read whenever the opportunity arises--in the car, while waiting for an appt., to and from school, before bed time, on a Sunday in your jammies, etc. These books should travel to and from the classroom in a daily fashion for classroom DEAR (drop everything and read) sessions as well as nightly reading homework and beyond. Students have a goal of 14 points for this first trimester. Each book has a certain amount of points it is worth. This information is listed with reading level and appropriateness (grade school, middle school, high school, for example). Points per book range from 3 to 5, generally, with longer books being worth more points. On an average this is going to mean your child is reading anywhere from 3-5 books by November 1. That said, help your child select books that are on their reading level, and have high interest for them. This will allow them to accomplish reading books from start to finish successfully.
Math: classwork and Monday homework on properties for both 4th and 5th.
In addition, students are expected to have their times tables memorized by October 26th (2's through 12's). These are goals that were set in early September. In order for your child to be successful with the math in this grade level, it is important to have these skills down. Please have some fun with these and have your child rehearse daily so that they can test on these math facts by the end of the month. Return the packet and checklist with your signature to our classroom. multiplication music
Science: Stream tables and land forms.
Social Studies: Native Americans
Writing and Grammar: We are working on simple, compound and complex sentences, prepositions and interjections. We will begin our Native American narrative essays when we return from Coloma.
Upcoming Announcements
Oct. 23--student council speeches 10:30
Oct. 27--Trunk or Treat 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Oct. 31--Halloween parade 8:45
Nov. 1--staff development day, no school
Nov. 2-- Sea Cliff State Beach field trip--9:00-12:00
Nov. 12--Veteran's Day, no school
Nov. 13--report cards
Nov. 9--board meeting
Nov. 13 - 16--parent teacher conferences
Nov. 16--Turkey Trot
Nov. 21-23--Thanksgiving break
Thank you in advance for supporting me and the growth of your child in every way.
Warmly,
Mrs. Young
Sunday, October 7, 2018
Hello Everyone,
I hope you enjoyed this beautiful weekend and our Indian summer weather.
Mandatory Coloma Chaperone Meeting: There is a chaperone meeting scheduled on Wednesday Oct. 10th at 5:30 p.m. Please put it on your schedule so that you do not miss this important informational meeting.
ELA: We are continuing our Lucy Calkin's reader's workshop. It is important to be sure your child is reading 40 minutes nightly and applying the strategies taught in class. We are focusing on a main character's: traits, desires, and motivations. The story arc is being discussed and studied.
Read Aloud books: Kit Carson
AR Reading: Accelerated Reader continues to be an important part of our reading program. Students are reading appropriate AR books found through the AR book find link and then quizzing on them within 24 hours of finishing their book. It is critical to support your child in book selection (most books are in our school and classroom libraries) and to remind them to read, read, read whenever the opportunity arises--in the car, while waiting for an appt., to and from school, before bed time, on a Sunday in your jammies, etc. These books should travel to and from the classroom in a daily fashion for classroom DEAR (drop everything and read) sessions as well as nightly reading homework and beyond. Students have a goal of 14.5 points for this first trimester. Each book has a certain amount of points it is worth. This information is listed with reading level and appropriateness (grade school, middle school, high school, for example). Points per book range from 3 to 5, generally, with longer books being worth more points. On an average, this is going to mean your child is reading anywhere from 3-5 books by November 1. That said, help your child select books that are on their reading level, and have high interest for them. This will allow them to accomplish reading books from start to finish successfully.
4th Math: addition and subtraction algorithms and mental math strategies. Please check your child's planner for specific page numbers for homework.
5th Math: order of operations
In addition, students are expected to have their times tables memorized by October 26th (2's through 12's). If your child isn't saying times tables in the car on the way to and from school and every night for a 5 minute run through (and driving you a bit crazy), something is amiss. These are goals that were set in early September. In order for your child to be successful with the math in 4th and 5th grade, it is important to have these skills down. Please have some fun with these and have your child rehearse daily so that they can test on these math facts by the end of the month. Please check off and return the packet as soon as your child has completed this task. Thank you for your partnership. multiplication music
4th Science: land forms and stream tables.
Social Studies: Native Americans
Writing and Grammar: Native American personal narratives
Spelling and Vocabulary: weekly review.
Thank you in advance for supporting me and the growth of your child in every way.
Have a stellar week!
Warmly,
Mrs. Young
I hope you enjoyed this beautiful weekend and our Indian summer weather.
Mandatory Coloma Chaperone Meeting: There is a chaperone meeting scheduled on Wednesday Oct. 10th at 5:30 p.m. Please put it on your schedule so that you do not miss this important informational meeting.
ELA: We are continuing our Lucy Calkin's reader's workshop. It is important to be sure your child is reading 40 minutes nightly and applying the strategies taught in class. We are focusing on a main character's: traits, desires, and motivations. The story arc is being discussed and studied.
Read Aloud books: Kit Carson
AR Reading: Accelerated Reader continues to be an important part of our reading program. Students are reading appropriate AR books found through the AR book find link and then quizzing on them within 24 hours of finishing their book. It is critical to support your child in book selection (most books are in our school and classroom libraries) and to remind them to read, read, read whenever the opportunity arises--in the car, while waiting for an appt., to and from school, before bed time, on a Sunday in your jammies, etc. These books should travel to and from the classroom in a daily fashion for classroom DEAR (drop everything and read) sessions as well as nightly reading homework and beyond. Students have a goal of 14.5 points for this first trimester. Each book has a certain amount of points it is worth. This information is listed with reading level and appropriateness (grade school, middle school, high school, for example). Points per book range from 3 to 5, generally, with longer books being worth more points. On an average, this is going to mean your child is reading anywhere from 3-5 books by November 1. That said, help your child select books that are on their reading level, and have high interest for them. This will allow them to accomplish reading books from start to finish successfully.
4th Math: addition and subtraction algorithms and mental math strategies. Please check your child's planner for specific page numbers for homework.
5th Math: order of operations
In addition, students are expected to have their times tables memorized by October 26th (2's through 12's). If your child isn't saying times tables in the car on the way to and from school and every night for a 5 minute run through (and driving you a bit crazy), something is amiss. These are goals that were set in early September. In order for your child to be successful with the math in 4th and 5th grade, it is important to have these skills down. Please have some fun with these and have your child rehearse daily so that they can test on these math facts by the end of the month. Please check off and return the packet as soon as your child has completed this task. Thank you for your partnership. multiplication music
4th Science: land forms and stream tables.
Social Studies: Native Americans
Writing and Grammar: Native American personal narratives
Spelling and Vocabulary: weekly review.
Thank you in advance for supporting me and the growth of your child in every way.
Have a stellar week!
Warmly,
Mrs. Young
Sunday, September 23, 2018
Hello Everyone,
Math facts: due by October 26th. *4th and 5th grade students need to practice math facts music to mastery. 5 minutes each night as homework is assigned. Click here
Math Concepts this week: 4th order of operations; 5th 10's, 100's, 1000's
**Play Opening Night: Thursday Sept. 27th. Actors arrive at the school at 6:30. Show time 7:00 p.m. Thursday 9/27 and Friday 9/28 performances @ 11 a.m. in the Pac room for students.
Cast Party: Friday Sept. 28th from 12:25 - 1:15. Thank you Beth, Sita, Elisa, Amanda, and Emkay who have volunteered to help with the play and the cast party!
If you would like to help with the play, please volunteer here. We appreciate the help!
**Base costume: jeans and a black or brown t-shirt. Please have your child bring these in as soon as possible. Your child should be rehearsing lines and songs like crazy over these last few days.
If your child has a bonnet, vest or hat that would be appropriate for their character's costume, please have them bring those in ASAP. Make sure you put their name on the inside label in black sharpie so that we can return those items to you.
As always, we appreciate your partnership.
Warmly,
Heather
Math facts: due by October 26th. *4th and 5th grade students need to practice math facts music to mastery. 5 minutes each night as homework is assigned. Click here
Math Concepts this week: 4th order of operations; 5th 10's, 100's, 1000's
**Play Opening Night: Thursday Sept. 27th. Actors arrive at the school at 6:30. Show time 7:00 p.m. Thursday 9/27 and Friday 9/28 performances @ 11 a.m. in the Pac room for students.
Cast Party: Friday Sept. 28th from 12:25 - 1:15. Thank you Beth, Sita, Elisa, Amanda, and Emkay who have volunteered to help with the play and the cast party!
If you would like to help with the play, please volunteer here. We appreciate the help!
**Base costume: jeans and a black or brown t-shirt. Please have your child bring these in as soon as possible. Your child should be rehearsing lines and songs like crazy over these last few days.
If your child has a bonnet, vest or hat that would be appropriate for their character's costume, please have them bring those in ASAP. Make sure you put their name on the inside label in black sharpie so that we can return those items to you.
As always, we appreciate your partnership.
Warmly,
Heather
Sunday, September 16, 2018
Hello Everyone,
Thank you parent volunteers! We are so appreciative of the help with the play, cast party, and classroom support.
Reminders:
Absences: we have had a lot of students out due to a cold. We hope everyone is feeling better. That said, it is important to pick up the homework and lessons, if your child is going to miss. It can be very disorienting to return only to find that the class has moved on. Going over the material with your child can make a big difference in their success.
Math facts: due by October 26th. *4th and 5th grade students need to practice math facts music to mastery. 5 minutes each night as homework is assigned. Click here
*All students are expected to bring their blue binders and AR book home and back to school daily. Students need a parent signature on their planner each night and a parent initial on the reading log nightly homework when it comes home. Please be sure to check with your child.
**Play dates: Thursday Sept. 27th evening performance @ 7 p.m. in the Pac room for families and friends and Thursday 9/27 and Friday 9/28 performances @ 11 a.m. in the Pac room for students. **Play dates: Thursday Sept. 27th evening performance @ 7 p.m. in the Pac room for families and friends and Thursday 9/27 and Friday 9/28 performances @ 11 a.m. in the Pac room for students. Please volunteer to help with our play here We appreciate the help!
Opening Night: Actors arrive at the school at 6:30. Show time 7:00 p.m.
Cast Party: Friday Sept. 28 th from 12:25 - 1:15. Thank you to those who have volunteered in any way for the play and the cast party!
**Base costume: jeans and a black or brown t-shirt. Please have your child bring these in as soon as possible. Your child should be rehearsing lines and songs over the coming weeks. Micha is busy choreographing the dances, and we will rehearse at school, but the additional practice is so important to student success.
**Back to School Night: This Wednesday September 19th. At 6:15 Ms. M. will meet all new families in the PAC room with current Mt. topics, presentation and discussion--all parents are encouraged to attend. Then, teachers will give classroom presentations for everyone at 7:00 and again at 7:30. **Coloma meeting at 8:00 for all 4th and 5th grade parents.
*Drive for Schools: begins September 10-October 20th.
*Taco Movie Night -- Friday Sept. 21st 6 p.m.
Math: 4th factors; 5th prime factorization. Nightly review of the lesson with an adult or care giver is important for student success.
Writing: Native American narrative essay preparation continues this week.
Social Studies: Themes of Native Americans, Gold Rush, Westward Expansion.
Vocab./Grammar: we will review exclamatory, declarative, imperative, interrogative in conjunction with simple, compound, and complex sentences in the coming weeks and practice capitalization rules. Daily vocab homework will be assigned each Monday and wrap up with a brief quiz on Friday in the classroom. Similes have been introduced.
Enjoy your week!
Warmly,
Heather
Thank you parent volunteers! We are so appreciative of the help with the play, cast party, and classroom support.
Reminders:
Absences: we have had a lot of students out due to a cold. We hope everyone is feeling better. That said, it is important to pick up the homework and lessons, if your child is going to miss. It can be very disorienting to return only to find that the class has moved on. Going over the material with your child can make a big difference in their success.
Math facts: due by October 26th. *4th and 5th grade students need to practice math facts music to mastery. 5 minutes each night as homework is assigned. Click here
*All students are expected to bring their blue binders and AR book home and back to school daily. Students need a parent signature on their planner each night and a parent initial on the reading log nightly homework when it comes home. Please be sure to check with your child.
**Play dates: Thursday Sept. 27th evening performance @ 7 p.m. in the Pac room for families and friends and Thursday 9/27 and Friday 9/28 performances @ 11 a.m. in the Pac room for students. **Play dates: Thursday Sept. 27th evening performance @ 7 p.m. in the Pac room for families and friends and Thursday 9/27 and Friday 9/28 performances @ 11 a.m. in the Pac room for students. Please volunteer to help with our play here We appreciate the help!
Opening Night: Actors arrive at the school at 6:30. Show time 7:00 p.m.
Cast Party: Friday Sept. 28 th from 12:25 - 1:15. Thank you to those who have volunteered in any way for the play and the cast party!
**Base costume: jeans and a black or brown t-shirt. Please have your child bring these in as soon as possible. Your child should be rehearsing lines and songs over the coming weeks. Micha is busy choreographing the dances, and we will rehearse at school, but the additional practice is so important to student success.
**Back to School Night: This Wednesday September 19th. At 6:15 Ms. M. will meet all new families in the PAC room with current Mt. topics, presentation and discussion--all parents are encouraged to attend. Then, teachers will give classroom presentations for everyone at 7:00 and again at 7:30. **Coloma meeting at 8:00 for all 4th and 5th grade parents.
*Drive for Schools: begins September 10-October 20th.
*Taco Movie Night -- Friday Sept. 21st 6 p.m.
Math: 4th factors; 5th prime factorization. Nightly review of the lesson with an adult or care giver is important for student success.
Social Studies: Themes of Native Americans, Gold Rush, Westward Expansion.
Vocab./Grammar: we will review exclamatory, declarative, imperative, interrogative in conjunction with simple, compound, and complex sentences in the coming weeks and practice capitalization rules. Daily vocab homework will be assigned each Monday and wrap up with a brief quiz on Friday in the classroom. Similes have been introduced.
Enjoy your week!
Warmly,
Heather
Sunday, September 9, 2018
Hello Everyone,
I hope you all had an enjoyable weekend! Stunning weather.
Reminders:
*4th grade students need to practice math facts music to mastery by the end of October. 5 minutes each night as homework is assigned. 5th graders should have these memorized, but should brush up on them if they need the review. Click here
*All students are expected to bring their blue binders and AR book home and back to school daily. Students need a parent signature on their planner each night and a parent initial on the reading log nightly homework when it comes home. Please be sure to check with your child.
**Play dates: Thursday Sept. 27th evening performance @ 7 p.m. in the Pac room for families and friends and Thursday 9/27 and Friday 9/28 performances @ 11 a.m. in the Pac room for students. Please volunteer to help with our play and/or cast party here **Play dates: Thursday Sept. 27th evening performance @ 7 p.m. in the Pac room for families and friends and Thursday 9/27 and Friday 9/28 performances @ 11 a.m. in the Pac room for students. Please volunteer to help with our play here We appreciate the help!
Opening Night: Actors arrive at the school at 6:30. Show time 7:00 p.m.
Cast Party: Friday Sept. 28 th from 12:25 - 1:15. Thank you to those who have volunteered in any way for the play and the cast party!
**Please make sure your child is rehearsing lines and songs over the coming weeks. Micha will be here starting tomorrow to choreograph the dances, and we will rehearse at school, but the additional practice is so important to student success.
**Back to School Night: Wednesday September 19th. At 6:15 Ms. M. will meet all new families in the PAC room with current Mt. topics, presentation and discussion--all parents are encouraged to attend. Then, teachers will give classroom presentations for everyone at 7:00 and again at 7:30. **Coloma meeting at 8:00.
*Drive for Schools: begins September 10-October 20th.
*Taco Movie Night -- Friday Sept. 21st 6 p.m.
Writing: Narrative essay reading preparation beginning this week.
Vocab./Grammar: we will review exclamatory, declarative, imperative, interrogative in conjunction with simple, compound, and complex sentences in the coming weeks and practice capitalization rules. Daily vocab homework will be assigned each Monday and wrap up with a brief quiz on Friday in the classroom. Similes have been introduced.
Enjoy your week!
With Gratitude,
Mrs. Young
I hope you all had an enjoyable weekend! Stunning weather.
Reminders:
*4th grade students need to practice math facts music to mastery by the end of October. 5 minutes each night as homework is assigned. 5th graders should have these memorized, but should brush up on them if they need the review. Click here
*All students are expected to bring their blue binders and AR book home and back to school daily. Students need a parent signature on their planner each night and a parent initial on the reading log nightly homework when it comes home. Please be sure to check with your child.
**Play dates: Thursday Sept. 27th evening performance @ 7 p.m. in the Pac room for families and friends and Thursday 9/27 and Friday 9/28 performances @ 11 a.m. in the Pac room for students. Please volunteer to help with our play and/or cast party here **Play dates: Thursday Sept. 27th evening performance @ 7 p.m. in the Pac room for families and friends and Thursday 9/27 and Friday 9/28 performances @ 11 a.m. in the Pac room for students. Please volunteer to help with our play here We appreciate the help!
Opening Night: Actors arrive at the school at 6:30. Show time 7:00 p.m.
Cast Party: Friday Sept. 28 th from 12:25 - 1:15. Thank you to those who have volunteered in any way for the play and the cast party!
**Please make sure your child is rehearsing lines and songs over the coming weeks. Micha will be here starting tomorrow to choreograph the dances, and we will rehearse at school, but the additional practice is so important to student success.
**Back to School Night: Wednesday September 19th. At 6:15 Ms. M. will meet all new families in the PAC room with current Mt. topics, presentation and discussion--all parents are encouraged to attend. Then, teachers will give classroom presentations for everyone at 7:00 and again at 7:30. **Coloma meeting at 8:00.
*Drive for Schools: begins September 10-October 20th.
*Taco Movie Night -- Friday Sept. 21st 6 p.m.
Writing: Narrative essay reading preparation beginning this week.
Vocab./Grammar: we will review exclamatory, declarative, imperative, interrogative in conjunction with simple, compound, and complex sentences in the coming weeks and practice capitalization rules. Daily vocab homework will be assigned each Monday and wrap up with a brief quiz on Friday in the classroom. Similes have been introduced.
Enjoy your week!
With Gratitude,
Mrs. Young
Monday, September 3, 2018
Hello Everyone,
I am really enjoying your bright, funny and inquisitive children!
Thank you again, Parents Club, for your constant support with supplies, wipes, hand sanitizer, and so much more to our classrooms!! Your generosity knows no bounds.
With our second week of school accomplished, we are all settling into our routines and working on practicing our play. Our music has been shared with all families. Please let me know if you are having trouble accessing the shared folder on google drive. Micha will be here helping with choreography starting Monday Sept. 10 from 9-12. It is important for all students to know their lines and the words to all the songs. We practice daily at school, but your child should read the play as nightly reading in order to memorize and get comfortable with the dialogue. Roles were assigned last Friday so that specific lines can be practice and memorized for each actor. I have added some dialogue and a few parts--the 4 Pony Express parts. We will practice this so that students know those lines as well. Our opening song will be "This Land is Your Land" and there is a link to follow to this video for learning the lyrics. This Land is Your Land Youtube video can be listened to here but all additional dialogue and music lyrics are in the shared folder here .
**Play dates: Thursday Sept. 27th evening performance @ 7 p.m. in the Pac room for families and friends and Thursday 9/27 and Friday 9/28 performances @ 11 a.m. in the Pac room for students. We appreciate the help! Please volunteer to help with our play here
Art, Music, and P.E.: your child is enjoying a full, well-rounded curriculum that includes the arts and physical education. We are so very lucky to have these very talented teachers supporting our students. Thank you Mary Beth Duncan, Ket Tom-Conway and Kim Fleming!
Reading Buddies: our buddies are Ms. Martin's first graders this year! Both the first and fourth and fifth graders are doing very well with this and enjoy reading to their buddies on Friday afternoons before going home for the weekend. Happiness is a reading buddy!
The Blue Binder: includes the planner, a colorful homework pocket for each day's assignments, and a reading log for parent signatures/initials every night. This binder has four sections: notes, homework, lessons, and tests. This is the only binder that will travel back and forth every day between the classroom and home (doesn't come home on Fridays). Your child's planner is the best place to see what is assigned and when it is due. We fill in our planners every morning and Shauna, our wonderful aide, will be checking to see that homework, planners, and signatures/initials are complete every morning. This is a system to help your child manage and organize class work, homework and a schedule. We support each child with this, but it is very important that your child brings his/her binder each day with a parent signature and an initial for the reading log. Academic success can be impacted if this is a regularly forgotten item. The front of your child's binder has a sheet which outlines all the expectations for homework, please revisit that, if you have questions. It is helpful to complete and pack the binder in the back pack and place it by the door the night before so that in the rush of the morning it is not left behind. We appreciate the support you give your child with this at home.
Math: we have been reviewing whole numbers and place value up to the millions for fourth and billions for fifth. We will continue to review math facts and begin to go forward this week with estimation, approximation and rounding. We will, as a general rule, have a test every Friday to assess the week's concepts. In addition, we are working on a POM (problem of the month) and continue to do math story problems each period to reinforce concepts.
Social Sciences: Westward Expansion and the Gold Rush as it aligns to our play and our Coloma trip this year. Gold Country here we come!!
Science: we have moved into our Foss curriculum on solid earth--land forms and soils. Our November Seacliff State Beach fossil field trip (details below) supports this.
Current Read Aloud: Kit Carson. We are mapping Kit's journey through the Sierra Nevada Mountains from California to Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Accelerated Reader: Your child has successfully logged into Accelerated Reader and has had practice with taking a comprehension quiz. All quizzes should be completed within 24 hours of finishing a book and must be taken in the classroom, not at home. Time will be given each morning for this purpose.
Accelerated Reader Book Find: click here Your child should be reading "good fit" books--on their reading level and interest level. You can check to see that the books your child is choosing to read are in AR. If you put the title in and see the book pop up with information on reading level, points, and quiz #, you know that this is a good pick. If you cannot find the book in the AR book find, this is a book that has no quiz associated with it and no points. This is not a good pick.
Novel: By the Great Horn Spoon. This will be our first novel and deep dive into literature. We will read this aloud together on the doc camera so that all students are supported regardless of varying reading levels. If your child is a fourth grader, this was read to your child last year as a read aloud, and now we are using a second-read (common core strategy) to study this more in depth and develop a deeper understanding of the text (comprehension, literary devices, academic vocabulary and discussion).
Growth Mindset video: I support best practices and a growth mindset in the classroom. Please click here to view an excellent video on this concept. Your child will view this in the classroom this week.
**Back to School Night and Coloma Meeting: Wednesday September 19. At 6:15 Ms. M. will meet all new families in the PAC room with current Mt. topics, presentation and discussion--all parents are welcome to attend. Then, teachers will give classroom presentations for parents at 6:30 and again at 7:00. At 7:30 p.m. I will give information about the 4/5 trip to Coloma this year. I look forward to greeting everyone and talking about the curriculum, Coloma and our fabulous year! (Mark your calendars Coloma: Oct. 17-19).
**Our First Field Trip: Seacliff State Beach 11/2/2018 10:00 -12:30. Drivers/chaperones will be needed and more information on this field trip will be forthcoming as it gets closer.
Classroom volunteers: please find the volunteer expectations for our classroom here. If you are interested in volunteering in our classroom, know that we appreciate it very much! It's what makes Mountain so special. You can click here to put your name on the volunteer list. Thank you.
Warmly,
Heather
I am really enjoying your bright, funny and inquisitive children!
Thank you again, Parents Club, for your constant support with supplies, wipes, hand sanitizer, and so much more to our classrooms!! Your generosity knows no bounds.
With our second week of school accomplished, we are all settling into our routines and working on practicing our play. Our music has been shared with all families. Please let me know if you are having trouble accessing the shared folder on google drive. Micha will be here helping with choreography starting Monday Sept. 10 from 9-12. It is important for all students to know their lines and the words to all the songs. We practice daily at school, but your child should read the play as nightly reading in order to memorize and get comfortable with the dialogue. Roles were assigned last Friday so that specific lines can be practice and memorized for each actor. I have added some dialogue and a few parts--the 4 Pony Express parts. We will practice this so that students know those lines as well. Our opening song will be "This Land is Your Land" and there is a link to follow to this video for learning the lyrics. This Land is Your Land Youtube video can be listened to here but all additional dialogue and music lyrics are in the shared folder here .
**Play dates: Thursday Sept. 27th evening performance @ 7 p.m. in the Pac room for families and friends and Thursday 9/27 and Friday 9/28 performances @ 11 a.m. in the Pac room for students. We appreciate the help! Please volunteer to help with our play here
Art, Music, and P.E.: your child is enjoying a full, well-rounded curriculum that includes the arts and physical education. We are so very lucky to have these very talented teachers supporting our students. Thank you Mary Beth Duncan, Ket Tom-Conway and Kim Fleming!
Reading Buddies: our buddies are Ms. Martin's first graders this year! Both the first and fourth and fifth graders are doing very well with this and enjoy reading to their buddies on Friday afternoons before going home for the weekend. Happiness is a reading buddy!
The Blue Binder: includes the planner, a colorful homework pocket for each day's assignments, and a reading log for parent signatures/initials every night. This binder has four sections: notes, homework, lessons, and tests. This is the only binder that will travel back and forth every day between the classroom and home (doesn't come home on Fridays). Your child's planner is the best place to see what is assigned and when it is due. We fill in our planners every morning and Shauna, our wonderful aide, will be checking to see that homework, planners, and signatures/initials are complete every morning. This is a system to help your child manage and organize class work, homework and a schedule. We support each child with this, but it is very important that your child brings his/her binder each day with a parent signature and an initial for the reading log. Academic success can be impacted if this is a regularly forgotten item. The front of your child's binder has a sheet which outlines all the expectations for homework, please revisit that, if you have questions. It is helpful to complete and pack the binder in the back pack and place it by the door the night before so that in the rush of the morning it is not left behind. We appreciate the support you give your child with this at home.
Math: we have been reviewing whole numbers and place value up to the millions for fourth and billions for fifth. We will continue to review math facts and begin to go forward this week with estimation, approximation and rounding. We will, as a general rule, have a test every Friday to assess the week's concepts. In addition, we are working on a POM (problem of the month) and continue to do math story problems each period to reinforce concepts.
Social Sciences: Westward Expansion and the Gold Rush as it aligns to our play and our Coloma trip this year. Gold Country here we come!!
Science: we have moved into our Foss curriculum on solid earth--land forms and soils. Our November Seacliff State Beach fossil field trip (details below) supports this.
Current Read Aloud: Kit Carson. We are mapping Kit's journey through the Sierra Nevada Mountains from California to Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Accelerated Reader: Your child has successfully logged into Accelerated Reader and has had practice with taking a comprehension quiz. All quizzes should be completed within 24 hours of finishing a book and must be taken in the classroom, not at home. Time will be given each morning for this purpose.
Accelerated Reader Book Find: click here Your child should be reading "good fit" books--on their reading level and interest level. You can check to see that the books your child is choosing to read are in AR. If you put the title in and see the book pop up with information on reading level, points, and quiz #, you know that this is a good pick. If you cannot find the book in the AR book find, this is a book that has no quiz associated with it and no points. This is not a good pick.
Novel: By the Great Horn Spoon. This will be our first novel and deep dive into literature. We will read this aloud together on the doc camera so that all students are supported regardless of varying reading levels. If your child is a fourth grader, this was read to your child last year as a read aloud, and now we are using a second-read (common core strategy) to study this more in depth and develop a deeper understanding of the text (comprehension, literary devices, academic vocabulary and discussion).
Growth Mindset video: I support best practices and a growth mindset in the classroom. Please click here to view an excellent video on this concept. Your child will view this in the classroom this week.
**Back to School Night and Coloma Meeting: Wednesday September 19. At 6:15 Ms. M. will meet all new families in the PAC room with current Mt. topics, presentation and discussion--all parents are welcome to attend. Then, teachers will give classroom presentations for parents at 6:30 and again at 7:00. At 7:30 p.m. I will give information about the 4/5 trip to Coloma this year. I look forward to greeting everyone and talking about the curriculum, Coloma and our fabulous year! (Mark your calendars Coloma: Oct. 17-19).
**Our First Field Trip: Seacliff State Beach 11/2/2018 10:00 -12:30. Drivers/chaperones will be needed and more information on this field trip will be forthcoming as it gets closer.
Classroom volunteers: please find the volunteer expectations for our classroom here. If you are interested in volunteering in our classroom, know that we appreciate it very much! It's what makes Mountain so special. You can click here to put your name on the volunteer list. Thank you.
Warmly,
Heather
Sunday, August 26, 2018
Hello Everyone,
I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to all those who brought in supply donations to our classroom! We really go through things, and it helps us all considerably.
With our first short week of school off to a great start, we are looking forward to a successful second week. This is a wonderful, bright and curious community of learners, and I feel so happy to be their teacher!
We will be assembling our blue math and planner binders tomorrow (Monday) as a class. Please be sure your child has his/her blue binder so that we can get started with the process this week. Shauna and I will be handing out the planners and dividers and supporting each student with this task. You do not need to supply a planner for your child. The blue binder will travel back and forth with your student on a daily basis. They will need a parent signature for the planner and an initial for the reading log EVERYDAY, so please be sure to ask your child about it and review the 4/5 welcome packet for additional procedures, routines and guidelines that went home with your child last week.
4th and 5th Math: place value. The planner in the blue binder will reflect the math homework assignments with page numbers should you need to reference them. The lesson (there is a new one every week) and homework assignment will be in the pocket so that your child and anyone who might support them with homework will have a reference to the teaching point of the day.
4th and 5th Nightly reading is 40 minutes a night.
4th and 5th Reading logs come home in the planner for parents to initial each night upon nightly reading completion. These logs are meant to be used for 3 weeks, hence the reason for 12 different questions. Please follow directions at the top of the reading log. Your child chooses 1 question a night (M-Th) and those can be in any order. Please check off the question you are answering and have your child write their answer to the question on a separate piece of notebook paper and staple it to the back of the reading log. These questions vary in complexity due to the differentiation that is necessary in a 4/5 class. You can assist your child with a trickier question just by talking to them about the book they are reading. This can help young readers be successful with comprehension. Thank you for your support.
4th and 5th nightly vocabulary: there is a vocabulary packet this year which emphasizes shades of meaning. It is passed out on Mondays and your child is responsible for finishing the packet up by Friday and turning it in.
4th Science: homework as a general rule because we do our hands-on projects in class. The only time your student will have homework in science is for the science fair which does not come into the picture until February.
5th Science: please check in with Mr. Halbig if your child is a 5th grader.
Social studies: no homework, we will do that in class.
Amanda, Tanner's mom, has graciously volunteered to be our room parent! We are so lucky.
Thank you for supporting our classroom and your child.
Warmly,
Mrs. Young
I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to all those who brought in supply donations to our classroom! We really go through things, and it helps us all considerably.
With our first short week of school off to a great start, we are looking forward to a successful second week. This is a wonderful, bright and curious community of learners, and I feel so happy to be their teacher!
We will be assembling our blue math and planner binders tomorrow (Monday) as a class. Please be sure your child has his/her blue binder so that we can get started with the process this week. Shauna and I will be handing out the planners and dividers and supporting each student with this task. You do not need to supply a planner for your child. The blue binder will travel back and forth with your student on a daily basis. They will need a parent signature for the planner and an initial for the reading log EVERYDAY, so please be sure to ask your child about it and review the 4/5 welcome packet for additional procedures, routines and guidelines that went home with your child last week.
4th and 5th Math: place value. The planner in the blue binder will reflect the math homework assignments with page numbers should you need to reference them. The lesson (there is a new one every week) and homework assignment will be in the pocket so that your child and anyone who might support them with homework will have a reference to the teaching point of the day.
4th and 5th Nightly reading is 40 minutes a night.
4th and 5th Reading logs come home in the planner for parents to initial each night upon nightly reading completion. These logs are meant to be used for 3 weeks, hence the reason for 12 different questions. Please follow directions at the top of the reading log. Your child chooses 1 question a night (M-Th) and those can be in any order. Please check off the question you are answering and have your child write their answer to the question on a separate piece of notebook paper and staple it to the back of the reading log. These questions vary in complexity due to the differentiation that is necessary in a 4/5 class. You can assist your child with a trickier question just by talking to them about the book they are reading. This can help young readers be successful with comprehension. Thank you for your support.
4th and 5th nightly vocabulary: there is a vocabulary packet this year which emphasizes shades of meaning. It is passed out on Mondays and your child is responsible for finishing the packet up by Friday and turning it in.
4th Science: homework as a general rule because we do our hands-on projects in class. The only time your student will have homework in science is for the science fair which does not come into the picture until February.
5th Science: please check in with Mr. Halbig if your child is a 5th grader.
Social studies: no homework, we will do that in class.
Amanda, Tanner's mom, has graciously volunteered to be our room parent! We are so lucky.
Thank you for supporting our classroom and your child.
Warmly,
Mrs. Young
Monday, August 20, 2018
Hello Everyone,
I hope you have enjoyed your summer! I would like to welcome all of you back as we embark on a new school year. My name is Heather Young, and I will be your child's teacher this year for their fourth grade experience in the Intermediate School.
Professionally, I have a background and education in the humanities, teaching, and the arts. I originally started my teaching experience at the community college level and found that I enjoy teaching at the elementary level most of all, as I love children. I am quite tickled to be a part of the Mountain team of dedicated teachers, staff and parents again this year.
In closing, please find the "supply list" on the Home page under the Beginning of Year Business tab if you would like to get a jump on that before school begins. If you are still enjoying the last lingering moments of summer and are not so inclined, worry not. I will send home a hard copy of the list with your child on the first day of school (Wednesday August 22nd, 8:30 - 12:35) along with other information regarding our classroom and you can gather things together next week as you are able. You may also fill out the "parent interview" on the same tab on the blog if you wish. Otherwise, I will send home copies of that with your child as well.
Please stop in to say hello and see our beautiful classroom. I am eager to meet all of you and your wonderful children.
Kind Regards and looking forward to a wonderful year,
Heather
I hope you have enjoyed your summer! I would like to welcome all of you back as we embark on a new school year. My name is Heather Young, and I will be your child's teacher this year for their fourth grade experience in the Intermediate School.
Professionally, I have a background and education in the humanities, teaching, and the arts. I originally started my teaching experience at the community college level and found that I enjoy teaching at the elementary level most of all, as I love children. I am quite tickled to be a part of the Mountain team of dedicated teachers, staff and parents again this year.
In closing, please find the "supply list" on the Home page under the Beginning of Year Business tab if you would like to get a jump on that before school begins. If you are still enjoying the last lingering moments of summer and are not so inclined, worry not. I will send home a hard copy of the list with your child on the first day of school (Wednesday August 22nd, 8:30 - 12:35) along with other information regarding our classroom and you can gather things together next week as you are able. You may also fill out the "parent interview" on the same tab on the blog if you wish. Otherwise, I will send home copies of that with your child as well.
Please stop in to say hello and see our beautiful classroom. I am eager to meet all of you and your wonderful children.
Kind Regards and looking forward to a wonderful year,
Heather
Sunday, May 13, 2018
Hello Everyone,
I hope all moms had a wonderful Mother's Day and that you felt very appreciated.
CAASPP TESTING: We have completed the ELA portion and will begin the math testing during the week of May 21. It is very important that your child is in school in these coming weeks. We are busy bees in the classroom and review as well as test taking practice and strategies are being modeled and taught. Please be sure your child is present, well fed and rested. This will help ensure success and keep stress at a minimum. We have a healthy snack sign up sheet for the week of the 21st: Volunteer Snacks for Testing Week
Thank you in advance.
Pictures for Open House: if you have pictures from throughout the year, please share them with me, and I will use them for Open House. Thank you!
**Important Announcements:
Upcoming Dates:
CAASPP TESTING: Week of May 21
Open House: Wednesday May 23 from 6:30-7:30
Memorial Day: Monday May 28 NO SCHOOL
Report Cards: Monday June 4
Talent Show: Tuesday June 5 at 9:00
Creek Day: Wednesday June 6 from 10-12. Please be sure that your child has a bathing suit, sunscreen, a hat and towel.
6th Grade Graduation: Wednesday June 6 at 5
Last Day of School: 12:35 Thursday June 7
CAASPP TESTING: Week of May 21
Open House: Wednesday May 23 from 6:30-7:30
Memorial Day: Monday May 28 NO SCHOOL
Report Cards: Monday June 4
Talent Show: Tuesday June 5 at 9:00
Creek Day: Wednesday June 6 from 10-12. Please be sure that your child has a bathing suit, sunscreen, a hat and towel.
6th Grade Graduation: Wednesday June 6 at 5
Last Day of School: 12:35 Thursday June 7
AR Reading goals: 16.5 for this trimester
Sick Days and Absences: When your student misses a day or more of school it is highly recommended that you come in and pick up the homework and missed classwork for the day/week. In a week, we have 7.5 hours of instruction in math alone.
Warmly,
Mrs. Young
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