Miss Manderino’s Newsletter
December 7th-December 11th
Homework
Math: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
Reading and Spelling: Please fill out the purple contract for reading and spelling.
Dates
BOOK REPORTS: I understand that asking students to be done with their book reports before Christmas Break is a little hard for them. Therefore, I am changing the due date to January 26th. I am going to count the historical fiction as December’s and January’s book report. I hope this does not cause a problem. If your child still wants to present his or her book report this month, they may do so.
December 19th-January 5th: Christmas Break
December 18th: We will be having our Christmas Party starting at 11:00 a.m.
This Week
We are still working on our persuasive essays. Last week students practiced writing a persuasive letter. Those are being sent home today.
We are working on multiplication and division for our math topic this week. Thank you again for working on math facts with your child. Students are now better able to understand the process of multiplying two digits by two digits.
Please remember that we have P.E. on Wednesdays and students need to wear the appropriate footwear for that. It is going to be very cold this week and students will still be going outside for recess. Please make sure they have warm clothes with them.
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino@hrz.washk12.org
Monday, December 7, 2009
Monday, November 30, 2009
Miss Manderino’s Newsletter
November 30th-December 1st
Homework
Math: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. No homework on Thursday (math test this day).
Reading and Spelling: Please fill out the purple contract for reading and spelling.
Dates
Tuesday, Dec. 1st – BOOK REPORTS DUE. Oral book reports are due tomorrow. As a reminder, students need to have a realistic fiction book read. They choose one option on the oral report sheet. I will be grading on their content and presentation skills. There is no set time limit for this report. Students are allowed to use notes, but the can not read from word to word.
This Week
We are going to start persuasive essays this week. I hope you enjoyed your child’s Thanksgiving persuasive paragraph. We shared these with the class last week and students were excited to hear them.
We are finishing up our fraction unit for math. This is a hard unit and homework is very important this week. We will review on Wednesday and have our test on Thursday. We are also going to finish up double digit multiplication this week.
I hope that you had a great Thanksgiving Break!
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino@hrz.washk12
November 30th-December 1st
Homework
Math: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. No homework on Thursday (math test this day).
Reading and Spelling: Please fill out the purple contract for reading and spelling.
Dates
Tuesday, Dec. 1st – BOOK REPORTS DUE. Oral book reports are due tomorrow. As a reminder, students need to have a realistic fiction book read. They choose one option on the oral report sheet. I will be grading on their content and presentation skills. There is no set time limit for this report. Students are allowed to use notes, but the can not read from word to word.
This Week
We are going to start persuasive essays this week. I hope you enjoyed your child’s Thanksgiving persuasive paragraph. We shared these with the class last week and students were excited to hear them.
We are finishing up our fraction unit for math. This is a hard unit and homework is very important this week. We will review on Wednesday and have our test on Thursday. We are also going to finish up double digit multiplication this week.
I hope that you had a great Thanksgiving Break!
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino@hrz.washk12
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Miss Manderino’s Newsletter
November 16th-November 20th
Homework
Math: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
Reading and Spelling: Please fill out the purple contract for both reading and spelling and turn it in next Monday.
Dates
Friday, November 20th: Jubilee of Trees. We will have a field trip from 9:30 until 11:30. Please return the permission slip. I will be contacting those of you who volunteered to come today or tomorrow. The storytelling festival is also going on at Millcreek for those who moved on to the next level. Good luck!
This Week
We will have a math test this Thursday. Look out for the review sheet that will be coming home for homework on Wednesday night. This will help prepare your child for the test. Some vocabulary words from this section that your child should be familiar with – perimeter, base, face, edges, vertex/vertices, prism, quadrilateral, and polygon.
In social studies we are discussing rights, responsibilities, and respect. Ask your child how they can be a good citizen in school and in society.
We are starting new groups for spelling this week. Almost every group will be getting the same sort. We have noticed that students need a review on changing –y to –ies.
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino@hrz.washk12.org
November 16th-November 20th
Homework
Math: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
Reading and Spelling: Please fill out the purple contract for both reading and spelling and turn it in next Monday.
Dates
Friday, November 20th: Jubilee of Trees. We will have a field trip from 9:30 until 11:30. Please return the permission slip. I will be contacting those of you who volunteered to come today or tomorrow. The storytelling festival is also going on at Millcreek for those who moved on to the next level. Good luck!
This Week
We will have a math test this Thursday. Look out for the review sheet that will be coming home for homework on Wednesday night. This will help prepare your child for the test. Some vocabulary words from this section that your child should be familiar with – perimeter, base, face, edges, vertex/vertices, prism, quadrilateral, and polygon.
In social studies we are discussing rights, responsibilities, and respect. Ask your child how they can be a good citizen in school and in society.
We are starting new groups for spelling this week. Almost every group will be getting the same sort. We have noticed that students need a review on changing –y to –ies.
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino@hrz.washk12.org
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
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Miss Manderino’s Newsletter
November 9th-November 13
Homework
Math: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday.
Reading and Spelling: Please fill out the purple contract for both reading and spelling and turn it in next Monday.
Dates
This Week: School releases at 1:15 p.m. each day this week. Please contact me if you do not remember your conference time this week. I look forward to meeting with you to talk about your child’s progress. Students are NOT required to come to this conference. I will be discussing your child’s strengths and areas for improvement.
Friday, November 20th: Jubilee of Trees. We will have a field trip from 9:30 until 11:30. Please return the permission slip.
This Week
We will have a math test on Tuesday reviewing elapsed time and interpreting schedules. A review will be coming home tonight for homework. Our next unit will focus on geometry and exploring perimeter.
We will have spelling this week. Thank you for having your child sit down and practice his or her spelling words at home. We will also have a vocabulary test on Friday.
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino@hrz.washk12.org
November 9th-November 13
Homework
Math: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday.
Reading and Spelling: Please fill out the purple contract for both reading and spelling and turn it in next Monday.
Dates
This Week: School releases at 1:15 p.m. each day this week. Please contact me if you do not remember your conference time this week. I look forward to meeting with you to talk about your child’s progress. Students are NOT required to come to this conference. I will be discussing your child’s strengths and areas for improvement.
Friday, November 20th: Jubilee of Trees. We will have a field trip from 9:30 until 11:30. Please return the permission slip.
This Week
We will have a math test on Tuesday reviewing elapsed time and interpreting schedules. A review will be coming home tonight for homework. Our next unit will focus on geometry and exploring perimeter.
We will have spelling this week. Thank you for having your child sit down and practice his or her spelling words at home. We will also have a vocabulary test on Friday.
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino@hrz.washk12.org
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Red Ribbon Week
We had a great week talking about substance abuse. We had red ribbon bracelets, contests, and a decorated door that week. Students wore their crazy socks and we "put a sock on drugs!"
Newsletter
Miss Manderino’s Newsletter
November 2nd-November 6th
Homework
Math: Monday-Thursday.
Reading and Spelling: Please fill out the purple contract for both reading and spelling and turn it in next Monday.
Upcoming Dates
November 4th – Storytelling Festival at 7:00 p.m.
November 9-13th – SEP week. School will let out at 1:15 p.m. each day of next week. I am sending home scheduled times for conferences today. Please get those back to me as soon as possible so that I know if you are able to come at the time I have assigned to you.
December 1st - Book reports are due. I am sending home the assignment with your child today.
Last Week
Students learned more about substance abuse. I appreciate the door decoration. It states, “Don’t Be a Dum-Dum. Say No To Drugs.” There are a bunch of dum-dums on our door and students really enjoyed it.
Thank you to all of you who helped with the Halloween Party. I appreciate the help and students had a great time. The costumes looked great and I hope everyone had a great Halloween this past weekend.
This Week
We will focus on the cardiovascular system and respiratory system for health. We will discuss ways to keep our bodies healthy. We are starting a new math unit on elapsed time and converting seconds into minutes (vice versa). We are finishing up publishing a descriptive paragraph on haunted or scary places.
I have a great class. I am grateful for all the respectfulness students are showing as well as listening to directions.
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino@hrz.washk12.org
November 2nd-November 6th
Homework
Math: Monday-Thursday.
Reading and Spelling: Please fill out the purple contract for both reading and spelling and turn it in next Monday.
Upcoming Dates
November 4th – Storytelling Festival at 7:00 p.m.
November 9-13th – SEP week. School will let out at 1:15 p.m. each day of next week. I am sending home scheduled times for conferences today. Please get those back to me as soon as possible so that I know if you are able to come at the time I have assigned to you.
December 1st - Book reports are due. I am sending home the assignment with your child today.
Last Week
Students learned more about substance abuse. I appreciate the door decoration. It states, “Don’t Be a Dum-Dum. Say No To Drugs.” There are a bunch of dum-dums on our door and students really enjoyed it.
Thank you to all of you who helped with the Halloween Party. I appreciate the help and students had a great time. The costumes looked great and I hope everyone had a great Halloween this past weekend.
This Week
We will focus on the cardiovascular system and respiratory system for health. We will discuss ways to keep our bodies healthy. We are starting a new math unit on elapsed time and converting seconds into minutes (vice versa). We are finishing up publishing a descriptive paragraph on haunted or scary places.
I have a great class. I am grateful for all the respectfulness students are showing as well as listening to directions.
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino@hrz.washk12.org
Saturday, October 24, 2009
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Miss Manderino’s Newsletter
October 26th-October 30th
Homework
Math: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. There is a math test on multiplication on Thursday. A review will be coming home for homework on Wednesday night. I apologize for not sending math homework last Thursday. Many students were concerned about that on Friday morning.
Reading and Spelling: Please fill out the purple contract for both reading and spelling and turn it in next Monday.
Upcoming Dates
This week - Red Ribbon Week. Students brought a sheet home Friday describing the activities going on this week. Monday-wear red, Tuesday-wear a hat, Wednesday-wear crazy socks, Thursday-inside out day, Friday-wear your Halloween costume.
Thursday, October 29th – School Carnival and Dance (6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
Fourth grade will be dancing at 6:40 p.m.
Please keep sending in 2 liters of soda for the carnival. That would be appreciated.
Students are to wear a white shirt and blue jeans for our square dance on Thursday night.
October 30th- The Halloween Parade will be at 10:30. Our party will start some time between 11:00 and 11:15 depending on how long the parade lasts. I appreciate all of you who are helping with the party.
November 4th – Storytelling Festival in the evening (optional).
October 29th or 30th – BOOK REPORTS DUE. Students did a fabulous job on their last book reports. I am looking forward to seeing their mystery reports.
This Week
We are doing a few lessons on substance abuse for red ribbon week. Students are completing a descriptive paragraph about their favorite place. They are improving on math facts and it has made math a lot easier for quite a few students. Thank you for practicing facts at home.
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino@hrz.washk12.org
October 26th-October 30th
Homework
Math: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. There is a math test on multiplication on Thursday. A review will be coming home for homework on Wednesday night. I apologize for not sending math homework last Thursday. Many students were concerned about that on Friday morning.
Reading and Spelling: Please fill out the purple contract for both reading and spelling and turn it in next Monday.
Upcoming Dates
This week - Red Ribbon Week. Students brought a sheet home Friday describing the activities going on this week. Monday-wear red, Tuesday-wear a hat, Wednesday-wear crazy socks, Thursday-inside out day, Friday-wear your Halloween costume.
Thursday, October 29th – School Carnival and Dance (6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
Fourth grade will be dancing at 6:40 p.m.
Please keep sending in 2 liters of soda for the carnival. That would be appreciated.
Students are to wear a white shirt and blue jeans for our square dance on Thursday night.
October 30th- The Halloween Parade will be at 10:30. Our party will start some time between 11:00 and 11:15 depending on how long the parade lasts. I appreciate all of you who are helping with the party.
November 4th – Storytelling Festival in the evening (optional).
October 29th or 30th – BOOK REPORTS DUE. Students did a fabulous job on their last book reports. I am looking forward to seeing their mystery reports.
This Week
We are doing a few lessons on substance abuse for red ribbon week. Students are completing a descriptive paragraph about their favorite place. They are improving on math facts and it has made math a lot easier for quite a few students. Thank you for practicing facts at home.
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino@hrz.washk12.org
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
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Miss Manderino’s Newsletter
October 20th-24th
Homework
Math: Wednesday and Thursday.
Reading and Spelling: Please fill out the purple contract for both reading and spelling and turn it in next Monday.
Upcoming Dates
Thursday, October 29th – School Carnival and Dance. Fourth grade will be dancing at 6:40 p.m.
November 4th – Storytelling Festival in the evening (optional).
Math
On Monday we will be reviewing all that we have learned this year. On Tuesday we will be taking a test that covers Topics 1 through 6. We will be starting our next topic on multiplication on Wednesday.
Reading
Please keep up the great reading at home. We worked on finding the main idea in stories last week. This week we will be focusing on questioning skills. It would be a great if you asked your child to come up with a couple of questions as they read at night.
Please keep working on math facts at home. We are working on story problems that involve quick recall of multiplication and division math facts.
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino@hrz
October 20th-24th
Homework
Math: Wednesday and Thursday.
Reading and Spelling: Please fill out the purple contract for both reading and spelling and turn it in next Monday.
Upcoming Dates
Thursday, October 29th – School Carnival and Dance. Fourth grade will be dancing at 6:40 p.m.
November 4th – Storytelling Festival in the evening (optional).
Math
On Monday we will be reviewing all that we have learned this year. On Tuesday we will be taking a test that covers Topics 1 through 6. We will be starting our next topic on multiplication on Wednesday.
Reading
Please keep up the great reading at home. We worked on finding the main idea in stories last week. This week we will be focusing on questioning skills. It would be a great if you asked your child to come up with a couple of questions as they read at night.
Please keep working on math facts at home. We are working on story problems that involve quick recall of multiplication and division math facts.
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino@hrz
Monday, October 12, 2009
Miss Manderino’s Newsletter
October 12th-October 15th
Homework
Math: Monday, Tuesday Wednesday. There will be a test on Thursday.
Reading and Spelling: Please fill out the purple contract for both reading and spelling and turn it in next Tuesday. Spelling test on Thursday.
Upcoming Dates
Friday, October 16th-19th – Fall Break. Have a great weekend!
Tuesday, October 13th – Reading Store. Students have an opportunity to receive prizes during school on Tuesday for bringing in their reading minutes. Keep those purple sheets coming in every Monday.
Thursday, October 29th – School Carnival and Dance.
November 4th – Storytelling Festival in the evening. If your child would like to participate in retelling a story, please complete the form being sent home today. These notes are due this Thursday.
Last Week
Students had a great time at Staheli Farms. They learned about soil, more about where our food comes from, and how a farm functions. We will be learning more about soil and land later this year. I appreciate all the volunteers that were able to come with us.
Many students turned in their Reflection projects. They were very creative in what they think beauty is. We are having a Reflection assembly this Thursday at 2:50 p.m. to present awards.
Halloween Party
I appreciate all the parents who volunteered for the Halloween party this year. You will be contacted soon by our new room mom. The party will be on Friday, October 30th. If you would still like to volunteer, please just send in a note with your child with your name and number. Thanks again!
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino@hrz.washk12.org
October 12th-October 15th
Homework
Math: Monday, Tuesday Wednesday. There will be a test on Thursday.
Reading and Spelling: Please fill out the purple contract for both reading and spelling and turn it in next Tuesday. Spelling test on Thursday.
Upcoming Dates
Friday, October 16th-19th – Fall Break. Have a great weekend!
Tuesday, October 13th – Reading Store. Students have an opportunity to receive prizes during school on Tuesday for bringing in their reading minutes. Keep those purple sheets coming in every Monday.
Thursday, October 29th – School Carnival and Dance.
November 4th – Storytelling Festival in the evening. If your child would like to participate in retelling a story, please complete the form being sent home today. These notes are due this Thursday.
Last Week
Students had a great time at Staheli Farms. They learned about soil, more about where our food comes from, and how a farm functions. We will be learning more about soil and land later this year. I appreciate all the volunteers that were able to come with us.
Many students turned in their Reflection projects. They were very creative in what they think beauty is. We are having a Reflection assembly this Thursday at 2:50 p.m. to present awards.
Halloween Party
I appreciate all the parents who volunteered for the Halloween party this year. You will be contacted soon by our new room mom. The party will be on Friday, October 30th. If you would still like to volunteer, please just send in a note with your child with your name and number. Thanks again!
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino@hrz.washk12.org
Monday, September 28, 2009
Miss Manderino’s Newsletter
September 28th-October 2nd
Homework
Math: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
Reading and Spelling: Please fill out the purple contract for both reading and spelling and turn it in next Monday.
BOOK REPORT: DUE ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th. That is this Wednesday. Students will start presenting on Wednesday. October book report assignments will be sent out next Monday.
UPCOMING DATES
Tuesday, October 6th – Staheli Farm Field Trip. Please sign and return the permission slip.
Thursday, October 29th – School Carnival and Dance.
Math
We are investigating geometry this week. Students will not only receive math instruction in our class, but we will switch classes for a half an hour among the fourth grade teachers to have more geometry instruction. Please keep working on those math facts at home.
Writing
We have been reviewing how to write a paragraph. This week we will focus on different types of paragraphs and review the writing process.
Reading
I am pulling back reading groups each week. We are focusing on different comprehension strategies. Thank you for having your child read at home throughout the week. I love seeing the different genres that students enjoy reading.
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino@hrz.washk12.org
September 28th-October 2nd
Homework
Math: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
Reading and Spelling: Please fill out the purple contract for both reading and spelling and turn it in next Monday.
BOOK REPORT: DUE ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th. That is this Wednesday. Students will start presenting on Wednesday. October book report assignments will be sent out next Monday.
UPCOMING DATES
Tuesday, October 6th – Staheli Farm Field Trip. Please sign and return the permission slip.
Thursday, October 29th – School Carnival and Dance.
Math
We are investigating geometry this week. Students will not only receive math instruction in our class, but we will switch classes for a half an hour among the fourth grade teachers to have more geometry instruction. Please keep working on those math facts at home.
Writing
We have been reviewing how to write a paragraph. This week we will focus on different types of paragraphs and review the writing process.
Reading
I am pulling back reading groups each week. We are focusing on different comprehension strategies. Thank you for having your child read at home throughout the week. I love seeing the different genres that students enjoy reading.
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino@hrz.washk12.org
Monday, September 14, 2009
Miss Manderino’s Newsletter
September 14th-18th
Homework
Math: There will be homework on Monday and Thursday night. We have a review on Tuesday and a test on Wednesday. There will be no homework on these nights.
Reading and Spelling: Please fill out the purple contract for both reading and spelling.
Pictures: Picture day is this Thursday, September 17th.
BOOK REPORT: DUE ON SEPTEMBER 30th.
Reading
This week we are starting reading groups. Students will be meeting with me for 15 minutes a day to go over comprehension strategies. Please have your student read at home and ask questions about what they are reading.
Math
We are finishing up a unit on operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division). Students are doing well with many of these, but we still need to work on multiplication and division facts. Please work with your child on these. By the end of 4th grade, students need to have their facts mastered.
Science
We are starting a unit on weather. We will be analyzing weather patterns and predicting weather. Please have your child look out the window and make predictions of what the weather will be like the next day.
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino@hrz.washk12.org
September 14th-18th
Homework
Math: There will be homework on Monday and Thursday night. We have a review on Tuesday and a test on Wednesday. There will be no homework on these nights.
Reading and Spelling: Please fill out the purple contract for both reading and spelling.
Pictures: Picture day is this Thursday, September 17th.
BOOK REPORT: DUE ON SEPTEMBER 30th.
Reading
This week we are starting reading groups. Students will be meeting with me for 15 minutes a day to go over comprehension strategies. Please have your student read at home and ask questions about what they are reading.
Math
We are finishing up a unit on operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division). Students are doing well with many of these, but we still need to work on multiplication and division facts. Please work with your child on these. By the end of 4th grade, students need to have their facts mastered.
Science
We are starting a unit on weather. We will be analyzing weather patterns and predicting weather. Please have your child look out the window and make predictions of what the weather will be like the next day.
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino@hrz.washk12.org
Friday, August 14, 2009
August 14, 2009
Dear Parents,
I am so excited to be teaching in the 4th grade! I am looking forward to teaching the curriculum and working with your child. There are a few items that I want to make you aware of.
Students may bring in a healthy snack during the day. This can be either a fruit or vegetable. They may eat their snack in the morning when we focus on reading.
We will be celebrating birthdays in the classroom. Students may bring in a treat to share with others. Treats must be store bought unless you have a food handlers permit. We will be eating this treat at the very end of the day (around 3:20).
A homework sheet to record reading minutes will be coming home on Monday. Please record minutes and return the sheet on the following Monday. There will also be a math worksheet coming home each night (Monday through Thursday). Students need to bring these worksheets back each morning. If homework is not turned in, students will be working on it outside while we are at recess.
We will be having P.E. every other Monday and every Wednesday. P.E. will start this Monday. Please have your child wear long pants or shorts with the appropriate shoes.
I want your child to have a great experience in our class. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Miss Manderino
Dear Parents,
I am so excited to be teaching in the 4th grade! I am looking forward to teaching the curriculum and working with your child. There are a few items that I want to make you aware of.
Students may bring in a healthy snack during the day. This can be either a fruit or vegetable. They may eat their snack in the morning when we focus on reading.
We will be celebrating birthdays in the classroom. Students may bring in a treat to share with others. Treats must be store bought unless you have a food handlers permit. We will be eating this treat at the very end of the day (around 3:20).
A homework sheet to record reading minutes will be coming home on Monday. Please record minutes and return the sheet on the following Monday. There will also be a math worksheet coming home each night (Monday through Thursday). Students need to bring these worksheets back each morning. If homework is not turned in, students will be working on it outside while we are at recess.
We will be having P.E. every other Monday and every Wednesday. P.E. will start this Monday. Please have your child wear long pants or shorts with the appropriate shoes.
I want your child to have a great experience in our class. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Miss Manderino
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Summer Websites
I added two more websites onto the list. One is called "mad libs" that will help students with parts of speech. The other one is labeled "more math activities" and these are games that help students with math facts. I'm hoping to scan in math worksheets and language activities next week for students to practice if they like. I hope everyone is having a fantastic summer!
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