Saturday, October 24, 2009

Newsletter

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

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Newsletter

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

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