One Month Down....
This month has flown by! Our class has really grown in the past few weeks. We feel more comfortable working with each other and sharing our ideas. We are learning to challenge ourselves and to not give up when things get tricky. To keep things running smoothly I have some updates and reminders for everyone!
Thursday Folder
Our Thursday folders will be sent home each Thursday afternoon full of notices and work that we have completed in class. Please make sure that you sign your child's folder on the sheet in the front cover and send it back to school on Friday. Please take the notices and school-work out unless it is in the return to school pocket.\
New Project - Character Trait Book
A new project was sent home today that we will work on in school and at home. Students will often be introduced to a new character trait in school and we will have discussions about what this trait means. At home, students will be required to complete a book page about that trait. An explanation sheet was sent home today along with the booklet. There was also a parent signature page that I am asking families to send back in. This will help me to make sure that everyone is on the same page. We may not send this project home each day depending on our schedule and ability to introduce a new word in school. I will be checking in with students frequently on how it is going to see if there is any further support that students need. Please feel free to let me know if you have any questions.
MAH
Last week's MAH looked great! Many students studied their math facts for longer than required! Please help your child remember to get it signed and brought back to school on Friday. There will be weeks where students will be asked to study math vocabulary instead of multiplication facts for MAH. We are working on vocabulary flash cards this week and will switch to studying math vocabulary for MAH next week.
Thank You!
I cannot thank families enough for donating supplies to our classroom during Open House. They were very much needed and appreciated! I am still in dire need of 5-subject notebooks. If anyone has any we could really use them!
Upcoming Events
10/1 Elementary Math Night at Forest Ave - 6 PM
10/7 International Walk To School Day
10/12 No School - Columbus Day
10/13 No School - Teacher Professional Day
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Monday, September 21, 2015
Growing Brain
I cannot thank everyone enough for joining me for Open House last week. It was so nice to meet so many of you and to begin our journey working together to help your child succeed in fourth grade.
Growth Mindset
In my last blog I mentioned Growth Mindset. If your child shuts down or frustrates easily after making a mistake or chooses the easier option then this could be the gentle push your child needs. In a nutshell, research shows that there are two types of learners. The first has a growth mindset and believes that with practice and determination, they can get better at anything. The second learner believes that they are only born with certain talents or smarts and there is nothing they can do to change it. Research also shows that learners with a growth mindset are more successful than those who aren't. Here are two videos that can help you understand it further. The first was shown at Open House and the second is a little longer but worth the time if you have it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh0OS4MrN3E&feature=share
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN34FNbOKXc
Other News
Growth Mindset
In my last blog I mentioned Growth Mindset. If your child shuts down or frustrates easily after making a mistake or chooses the easier option then this could be the gentle push your child needs. In a nutshell, research shows that there are two types of learners. The first has a growth mindset and believes that with practice and determination, they can get better at anything. The second learner believes that they are only born with certain talents or smarts and there is nothing they can do to change it. Research also shows that learners with a growth mindset are more successful than those who aren't. Here are two videos that can help you understand it further. The first was shown at Open House and the second is a little longer but worth the time if you have it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh0OS4MrN3E&feature=share
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN34FNbOKXc
Other News
- Please send a water bottle in with your child. It will keep them in the classroom learning and not at the water fountain!
- Students did great on their RAH last week and most read more than the required amount. Thank you so much for helping them remember to get their RAH signed and for pushing them that extra mile!
- MAH (Math at Home) was assigned for the first time this week and is due on Friday. This week we are focusing on studying our multiplication facts. We discussed different ways to study in school today, but let me know if you need some other ideas!
Upcoming Events
9/23 - Ice Cream Social 6-8 PM
9/25 - School Pictures
Monday, September 14, 2015
Welcome Back!
Welcome Back!
A new year is underway and its shaping up to be a great one! I am hoping to use this blog to communicate to everyone what we are up to and what you can do at home to support your child.
For the past two weeks we have been busy getting to know each other and learning the routines and expectations of fourth grade. We have also been setting the tone by learning about Growth Mindset and how our brains work. Students have been learning that it will be okay to make mistakes this year because our brains learn and grow better when we learn from our mistakes. We have also chosen mottos that we would like to live by and are currently creating posters to be hung around the school showcasing our mottos.
I hope that you are all able to join me at Open House on Wednesday night from 6:30 - 8:00. I look forward to meeting you all!
If you haven't sent in a letter telling me about your child, please feel free to do so. I'd still love to read it!
Important Dates
Open House - September 16th 6:30 - 8:30
Book Orders Due - September 17th
School Pictures - September 25th
1/2 Day - September 30th
A new year is underway and its shaping up to be a great one! I am hoping to use this blog to communicate to everyone what we are up to and what you can do at home to support your child.
For the past two weeks we have been busy getting to know each other and learning the routines and expectations of fourth grade. We have also been setting the tone by learning about Growth Mindset and how our brains work. Students have been learning that it will be okay to make mistakes this year because our brains learn and grow better when we learn from our mistakes. We have also chosen mottos that we would like to live by and are currently creating posters to be hung around the school showcasing our mottos.
I hope that you are all able to join me at Open House on Wednesday night from 6:30 - 8:00. I look forward to meeting you all!
If you haven't sent in a letter telling me about your child, please feel free to do so. I'd still love to read it!
Important Dates
Open House - September 16th 6:30 - 8:30
Book Orders Due - September 17th
School Pictures - September 25th
1/2 Day - September 30th
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