Miss Manderino’s Newsletter
May 24th-May 27th
Homework
NO HOMEWORK THIS WEEK!
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday- We are having a Field Day in the afternoon. Please have your child wear clothes they can get wet in.
Wednesday- Students have earned a read-a-thon party for good behavior. Students may wear pajamas on Wednesday.
Thursday, May 27th – LAST DAY OF SCHOOL. School will get out at 12:00. Students will be signing yearbooks and T-shirts. Your child may wear an old shirt to be signed.
It has been a great experience working with your children. I have had most of them for two years and will miss them. I appreciate all of your support and hope you have a great summer!
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino@hrz.washk12.org
Monday, May 24, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
Miss Manderino’s Newsletter
May 10th-May 14th
Homework
Math: Homework every day this week except Tuesday. We will be taking our test Tuesday on visual reasoning.
Reading/Spelling: PURPLE CONTRACT DUE FOR READING ONLY.
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, May 12th-Water Day Field Trip. Students will be back in time for lunch.
Friday, May 14th- Pool Field Trip. Please get in your permission slip for both field trips. We will be back for lunch.
Thursday, May 20th- 4TH GRADE PROGRAM. Students are working hard learning their songs and parts for this program. Parents are invited to come at 2:15 on this day. The program will run about 45 minutes. We are having a trial run at 9:30 for the whole school on this day if you are not able to make the afternoon time. Hope you can make it!
This Week
We are finishing up projects in writing and are reviewing for our science tests. Here are the future testing dates:
May 13th 9:15-10:15
May 18th 1:00-2:00* (The time has been changed)
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino@
May 10th-May 14th
Homework
Math: Homework every day this week except Tuesday. We will be taking our test Tuesday on visual reasoning.
Reading/Spelling: PURPLE CONTRACT DUE FOR READING ONLY.
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, May 12th-Water Day Field Trip. Students will be back in time for lunch.
Friday, May 14th- Pool Field Trip. Please get in your permission slip for both field trips. We will be back for lunch.
Thursday, May 20th- 4TH GRADE PROGRAM. Students are working hard learning their songs and parts for this program. Parents are invited to come at 2:15 on this day. The program will run about 45 minutes. We are having a trial run at 9:30 for the whole school on this day if you are not able to make the afternoon time. Hope you can make it!
This Week
We are finishing up projects in writing and are reviewing for our science tests. Here are the future testing dates:
May 13th 9:15-10:15
May 18th 1:00-2:00* (The time has been changed)
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino@
Monday, May 3, 2010
Miss Manderino’s Newsletter
May 3rd-May 7th
Homework
Math: NO HOMEWORK ON MONDAY OR TUESDAY. We will have homework on Wednesday and Thursday.
Reading/Spelling: Purple contract is due next Monday. THERE WILL BE NO MORE SPELLING THIS YEAR BECAUSE OF TESTING. WE ARE ALSO FINISHED WITH VOCABULARY.
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, May 12th-Water Day Field Trip. Students will be back in time for lunch.
Friday, May 14th- Pool Field Trip. Please get in your permission slip for both field trips.
This Week
We are taking our final math tests this week. Please look below for the changes that were made for science testing. Here are the future testing dates:
May 3rd 10:15-11:15
May 4th 10:15-11:15
May 13th 9:15-10:15* (THIS DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED)
May 18th 9:15-10:15* (THIS DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED)
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino@hrz.washk12.org
May 3rd-May 7th
Homework
Math: NO HOMEWORK ON MONDAY OR TUESDAY. We will have homework on Wednesday and Thursday.
Reading/Spelling: Purple contract is due next Monday. THERE WILL BE NO MORE SPELLING THIS YEAR BECAUSE OF TESTING. WE ARE ALSO FINISHED WITH VOCABULARY.
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, May 12th-Water Day Field Trip. Students will be back in time for lunch.
Friday, May 14th- Pool Field Trip. Please get in your permission slip for both field trips.
This Week
We are taking our final math tests this week. Please look below for the changes that were made for science testing. Here are the future testing dates:
May 3rd 10:15-11:15
May 4th 10:15-11:15
May 13th 9:15-10:15* (THIS DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED)
May 18th 9:15-10:15* (THIS DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED)
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino@hrz.washk12.org
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Miss Manderino’s Newsletter
April 26th-April 30th
Homework
Math: Every day this week. There will be a test on Thursday.
Reading/Spelling: Purple contract is due next Monday. There will be no vocabulary this week. We will have spelling this week. If students are not bringing home purple sheets, please ask them if they checked their mailbox at school. They get a sheet every Monday.
Upcoming Dates
Friday, April 30th- Poetry Book Reports due. STUDENTS NEED TO PICK ONE POEM ONLY TO DO A REPORT ON.
THIS WEEK- Please send in the Steps Express Passport. I can still track exercise minutes. I need to turn in the minutes by the end of this week. This has been a great program!
This Week
We are reviewing for math and science testing. We are working on personal narratives in writing and are continually practicing great reading strategies. Students finished up the language arts portion of their test last week. I believe that they did very well. It has been such a pleasure to teach your kids this year! Here are the future testing dates:
May 3rd 10:15-11:15
May 4th 10:15-11:15
May 12th 1:00-1:30
May 18th 9:15-10:15* (THIS DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED)
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino@hrz.washk12.org
April 26th-April 30th
Homework
Math: Every day this week. There will be a test on Thursday.
Reading/Spelling: Purple contract is due next Monday. There will be no vocabulary this week. We will have spelling this week. If students are not bringing home purple sheets, please ask them if they checked their mailbox at school. They get a sheet every Monday.
Upcoming Dates
Friday, April 30th- Poetry Book Reports due. STUDENTS NEED TO PICK ONE POEM ONLY TO DO A REPORT ON.
THIS WEEK- Please send in the Steps Express Passport. I can still track exercise minutes. I need to turn in the minutes by the end of this week. This has been a great program!
This Week
We are reviewing for math and science testing. We are working on personal narratives in writing and are continually practicing great reading strategies. Students finished up the language arts portion of their test last week. I believe that they did very well. It has been such a pleasure to teach your kids this year! Here are the future testing dates:
May 3rd 10:15-11:15
May 4th 10:15-11:15
May 12th 1:00-1:30
May 18th 9:15-10:15* (THIS DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED)
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino@hrz.washk12.org
Monday, April 19, 2010
Miss Manderino’s Newsletter
April 19th-April 23rd
Homework
Math: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday. There will be a math test on Wednesday. The review will come home on Tuesday.
Reading/Spelling: Purple contract is due next Monday. There will be vocabulary this week. THERE WILL BE NO SPELLING THIS WEEK SINCE WE ARE TESTING. If students are not bringing home purple sheets, please ask them if they checked their mailbox at school. They get a sheet every Monday.
Upcoming Dates
Friday, April 30th- Poetry Book Reports due. The rubric came home last week. STUDENTS NEED TO PICK ONE POEM ONLY TO DO A REPORT ON.
Fridays- Bring in your Steps Express Passports. This is our last week to fill out Steps Express. Steps Express supports exercise and our school can win money for exercise minutes.
This Week
WE ARE STARTING TESTING THIS WEEK. Here is a reminder of the dates. Please allow for your child to receive plenty of sleep. They should also have a great breakfast on these days. I appreciate all of your support!
April 19th 10:15-11:15
April 20th 9:15-10:15
May 3rd 10:15-11:15
May 4th 10:15-11:15
May 12th 1:00-1:30
May 13th 9:15-10:15
We will have math homework, but due to testing I will provide time for them to work on it during school.
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino@hrz.washk12.org
April 19th-April 23rd
Homework
Math: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday. There will be a math test on Wednesday. The review will come home on Tuesday.
Reading/Spelling: Purple contract is due next Monday. There will be vocabulary this week. THERE WILL BE NO SPELLING THIS WEEK SINCE WE ARE TESTING. If students are not bringing home purple sheets, please ask them if they checked their mailbox at school. They get a sheet every Monday.
Upcoming Dates
Friday, April 30th- Poetry Book Reports due. The rubric came home last week. STUDENTS NEED TO PICK ONE POEM ONLY TO DO A REPORT ON.
Fridays- Bring in your Steps Express Passports. This is our last week to fill out Steps Express. Steps Express supports exercise and our school can win money for exercise minutes.
This Week
WE ARE STARTING TESTING THIS WEEK. Here is a reminder of the dates. Please allow for your child to receive plenty of sleep. They should also have a great breakfast on these days. I appreciate all of your support!
April 19th 10:15-11:15
April 20th 9:15-10:15
May 3rd 10:15-11:15
May 4th 10:15-11:15
May 12th 1:00-1:30
May 13th 9:15-10:15
We will have math homework, but due to testing I will provide time for them to work on it during school.
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino@hrz.washk12.org
Monday, April 12, 2010
Miss Manderino’s Newsletter
April 12th-April 16th
Homework
Math: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday. There will be no homework on Tuesday. We are taking the math test on decimals.
Reading/Spelling: Purple contract due next Monday. There will be vocabulary this week.
Upcoming Dates
Friday, April 30th- Poetry Book Reports due. The rubric came home last week. STUDENTS NEED TO PICK ONE POEM ONLY TO DO A REPORT ON.
Fridays- Bring in your Steps Express Passports.
Thursday, April 15th – Choir Talent Show at 7:00 p.m. in the gym.
This Week
We will have spelling and vocabulary this week. The vocabulary and spelling test will be on Friday.
Students are continuing to work on their personal narratives. We are working on our first drafts.
Look for the review coming home for math. We will have our test on Tuesday.
Testing is coming up.
April 19th 10:15-11:15
April 20th 9:15-10:15
May 3rd 10:15-11:15
May 4th 10:15-11:15
May 12th 1:00-1:30
May 13th 9:15-10:15
These dates and times may change.
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino
April 12th-April 16th
Homework
Math: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday. There will be no homework on Tuesday. We are taking the math test on decimals.
Reading/Spelling: Purple contract due next Monday. There will be vocabulary this week.
Upcoming Dates
Friday, April 30th- Poetry Book Reports due. The rubric came home last week. STUDENTS NEED TO PICK ONE POEM ONLY TO DO A REPORT ON.
Fridays- Bring in your Steps Express Passports.
Thursday, April 15th – Choir Talent Show at 7:00 p.m. in the gym.
This Week
We will have spelling and vocabulary this week. The vocabulary and spelling test will be on Friday.
Students are continuing to work on their personal narratives. We are working on our first drafts.
Look for the review coming home for math. We will have our test on Tuesday.
Testing is coming up.
April 19th 10:15-11:15
April 20th 9:15-10:15
May 3rd 10:15-11:15
May 4th 10:15-11:15
May 12th 1:00-1:30
May 13th 9:15-10:15
These dates and times may change.
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino
Monday, March 29, 2010
Miss Manderino’s Newsletter
March 29th-April 1st
Homework
Math: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.
Reading/Spelling: Purple contract due next Tuesday.
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, March 31st- Fantasy/Fairy Tale Book Reports due.
Thursday, April 1st-Bring in your Steps Express Passport.
Thursday, April 8th- Science Fair. Your child may pick up a packet from the office if they are interested in participating.
Friday, April 2nd-Monday, April 5th-NO SCHOOL. Enjoy your break!
This Week
Students are publishing their creative writing. These are going up on our bulletin board in the hallway.
Students are practicing their long division skills. Our review will be coming home Wednesday night and the test will be Thursday.
We will have spelling this week. Our test will be on Thursday. There will be no vocabulary words. We are reviewing prefixes for vocabulary this week.
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino@hrz.washk12.org
March 29th-April 1st
Homework
Math: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.
Reading/Spelling: Purple contract due next Tuesday.
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, March 31st- Fantasy/Fairy Tale Book Reports due.
Thursday, April 1st-Bring in your Steps Express Passport.
Thursday, April 8th- Science Fair. Your child may pick up a packet from the office if they are interested in participating.
Friday, April 2nd-Monday, April 5th-NO SCHOOL. Enjoy your break!
This Week
Students are publishing their creative writing. These are going up on our bulletin board in the hallway.
Students are practicing their long division skills. Our review will be coming home Wednesday night and the test will be Thursday.
We will have spelling this week. Our test will be on Thursday. There will be no vocabulary words. We are reviewing prefixes for vocabulary this week.
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino@hrz.washk12.org
Monday, March 22, 2010
Miss Manderino’s Newsletter
March 22nd-March 26th
Homework
Math: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
Reading/Spelling: Purple contract due Monday.
Upcoming Dates
Thursday, March 25th- Rock Assembly. This is a great opportunity for students to investigate the different rocks of Utah.
Thursday, April 8th- Science Fair. Your child may pick up a packet from the office if they are interested in participating.
Please remind your child to wear appropriate footwear for P.E. We do have P.E. every other Monday so it would be a good idea to wear the correct shoes every Monday and Wednesday to be safe.
This Week
We will be starting a unit on creative writing. Students will be writing a fictional story on a rock process. I look forward to seeing what they create.
In math we are finishing up our area unit. We will take the test on Wednesday. Look for the review coming home on Tuesday night to help prepare for the test.
This is our last week on rocks in science. We will be comparing sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks. Our test will be on Thursday.
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino@hrz.washk12.org
March 22nd-March 26th
Homework
Math: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
Reading/Spelling: Purple contract due Monday.
Upcoming Dates
Thursday, March 25th- Rock Assembly. This is a great opportunity for students to investigate the different rocks of Utah.
Thursday, April 8th- Science Fair. Your child may pick up a packet from the office if they are interested in participating.
Please remind your child to wear appropriate footwear for P.E. We do have P.E. every other Monday so it would be a good idea to wear the correct shoes every Monday and Wednesday to be safe.
This Week
We will be starting a unit on creative writing. Students will be writing a fictional story on a rock process. I look forward to seeing what they create.
In math we are finishing up our area unit. We will take the test on Wednesday. Look for the review coming home on Tuesday night to help prepare for the test.
This is our last week on rocks in science. We will be comparing sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks. Our test will be on Thursday.
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino@hrz.washk12.org
Monday, March 1, 2010
Miss Manderino’s Newsletter
February 22nd-February 26th
Homework
Math: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
Reading/Spelling: I am sending home a purple contract that will be due after Spring Break.
Dates
This week- Dr. Seuss Week. Tuesday-Bookmark Day. Students will decorate a bookmark. Wednesday-Read-a-thon. Students may wear their pajamas and bring their pillows and a blanket. Thursday-Crazy sock or slipper day. Friday-come and read with your child. You may bring your own books and pillows (10:00-10:30).
Thursday-Picture Day.
March 8th-12th- Spring Break.
This Week
We are finishing up research reports on Utah’s animals. Students will begin an exercise program called Steps Express. Students will keep track of their exercise minutes and will be rewarded for staying fit. We are starting a rocks and minerals unit. Students will explore the properties of the rocks in Utah.
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino@hrz.washk12.org
February 22nd-February 26th
Homework
Math: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
Reading/Spelling: I am sending home a purple contract that will be due after Spring Break.
Dates
This week- Dr. Seuss Week. Tuesday-Bookmark Day. Students will decorate a bookmark. Wednesday-Read-a-thon. Students may wear their pajamas and bring their pillows and a blanket. Thursday-Crazy sock or slipper day. Friday-come and read with your child. You may bring your own books and pillows (10:00-10:30).
Thursday-Picture Day.
March 8th-12th- Spring Break.
This Week
We are finishing up research reports on Utah’s animals. Students will begin an exercise program called Steps Express. Students will keep track of their exercise minutes and will be rewarded for staying fit. We are starting a rocks and minerals unit. Students will explore the properties of the rocks in Utah.
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino@hrz.washk12.org
Monday, February 22, 2010
Miss Manderino’s Newsletter
February 22nd-February 26th
Homework
Math: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
Reading/Spelling: I am sending home a purple contract that will be due next Monday. Just fill in the reading side. THERE WILL BE NO VOCABULARY OR SPELLING THIS WEEK.
Dates
This week- Our school is having a canned food drive. Please keep bringing in food if you can.
School will be let out at 1:15 p.m. every day this week. SEP’s are being held in the afternoon.
Thursday, February 25th- SCIENCE PROJECT due. Please let me know if your child needs another rubric.
This Week
We are beginning our soil unit in science. Students will be learning about the composition and layers of soil. We are also finishing up our research reports on Utah animals.
In math we will be studying probability and analyzing data. Homework will be coming home every night this week.
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino@hrz.washk12.org
February 22nd-February 26th
Homework
Math: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
Reading/Spelling: I am sending home a purple contract that will be due next Monday. Just fill in the reading side. THERE WILL BE NO VOCABULARY OR SPELLING THIS WEEK.
Dates
This week- Our school is having a canned food drive. Please keep bringing in food if you can.
School will be let out at 1:15 p.m. every day this week. SEP’s are being held in the afternoon.
Thursday, February 25th- SCIENCE PROJECT due. Please let me know if your child needs another rubric.
This Week
We are beginning our soil unit in science. Students will be learning about the composition and layers of soil. We are also finishing up our research reports on Utah animals.
In math we will be studying probability and analyzing data. Homework will be coming home every night this week.
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino@hrz.washk12.org
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Miss Manderino’s Newsletter
February 15th-February 19th
Homework
Math: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. There will be no homework on Tuesday. We will be taking the test this day.
Reading/Spelling: I am sending home a purple contract that will be due next Monday. There will be vocabulary this week.
Dates
Friday, February 19th- 4th Grade Mall. Students will be selling items during school using the money they have earned for behavior. Please see the note being sent home today.
The next two weeks- Our school is having a canned food drive. Please keep bringing in food if you can.
February 22-26th- SEP week. School will be out at 1:15 p.m. all next week. I look forward to meeting with you to talk about your child. You do not need to bring your child to this conference.
Thursday, February 25th- SCIENCE PROJECT due. Please let me know if your child needs another rubric.
This Week
This week we are finishing up Utah’s biomes in science. Students have investigated the characteristics of Utah’s wetlands, forests, and deserts. This week we will be exploring the characteristics of birds and their habits.
In math we are finishing our decimal unit. Look for the review coming home tonight. We will be taking our test tomorrow.
I have finished grading persuasive and expository essays. I am keeping these essays to show to you at conferences. We are moving on to research reports. Students will be researching Utah’s animals.
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino@hrz.washk12.org
February 15th-February 19th
Homework
Math: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. There will be no homework on Tuesday. We will be taking the test this day.
Reading/Spelling: I am sending home a purple contract that will be due next Monday. There will be vocabulary this week.
Dates
Friday, February 19th- 4th Grade Mall. Students will be selling items during school using the money they have earned for behavior. Please see the note being sent home today.
The next two weeks- Our school is having a canned food drive. Please keep bringing in food if you can.
February 22-26th- SEP week. School will be out at 1:15 p.m. all next week. I look forward to meeting with you to talk about your child. You do not need to bring your child to this conference.
Thursday, February 25th- SCIENCE PROJECT due. Please let me know if your child needs another rubric.
This Week
This week we are finishing up Utah’s biomes in science. Students have investigated the characteristics of Utah’s wetlands, forests, and deserts. This week we will be exploring the characteristics of birds and their habits.
In math we are finishing our decimal unit. Look for the review coming home tonight. We will be taking our test tomorrow.
I have finished grading persuasive and expository essays. I am keeping these essays to show to you at conferences. We are moving on to research reports. Students will be researching Utah’s animals.
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino@hrz.washk12.org
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Miss Manderino’s Newsletter
February 1st-February 5th
Homework
Math: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Reading/Spelling: I am sending home a purple contract. Please hand these in next Monday. There will be NO VOCABULARY WORDS this week. We are having lessons on synonyms and using a thesaurus.
Dates
Friday, February 5th- Multiplication and division test. Mrs. Haslem will administer a math facts test for all fourth graders in the lunchroom during school.
Wednesday, February 10th- Last day for candy-grams. Students or parents pay a dollar for a candy-gram. You send it to anyone in the school with a message. This is an optional activity that the student council is putting on.
Thursday, February 25th- SCIENCE PROJECT due. The rubric is coming home today.
This Week
This week we are continuing to talk about the biomes of Utah. Students are learning about climate differences as well as animal and plant adaptations. Please ask your child what they are learning in science this week.
In math we are beginning a geometry unit. Students will need to understand the terms similar and congruent. They need to know the difference between acute, obtuse, straight, and right angles.
In reading we are focusing on comprehension skills. Last week we talked about finding main ideas and writing summaries. We are now practicing strategies to help us see if we truly understand what we read.
February 1st-February 5th
Homework
Math: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Reading/Spelling: I am sending home a purple contract. Please hand these in next Monday. There will be NO VOCABULARY WORDS this week. We are having lessons on synonyms and using a thesaurus.
Dates
Friday, February 5th- Multiplication and division test. Mrs. Haslem will administer a math facts test for all fourth graders in the lunchroom during school.
Wednesday, February 10th- Last day for candy-grams. Students or parents pay a dollar for a candy-gram. You send it to anyone in the school with a message. This is an optional activity that the student council is putting on.
Thursday, February 25th- SCIENCE PROJECT due. The rubric is coming home today.
This Week
This week we are continuing to talk about the biomes of Utah. Students are learning about climate differences as well as animal and plant adaptations. Please ask your child what they are learning in science this week.
In math we are beginning a geometry unit. Students will need to understand the terms similar and congruent. They need to know the difference between acute, obtuse, straight, and right angles.
In reading we are focusing on comprehension skills. Last week we talked about finding main ideas and writing summaries. We are now practicing strategies to help us see if we truly understand what we read.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Miss Manderino’s Newsletter
January 19th-January 22nd
Homework
Math: Tuesday and Thursday. The review will come home on Tuesday night and the test will be taken on Wednesday.
Reading/Spelling: I am sending home a purple contract. Please hand these in next Monday. There will be vocabulary this week.
Dates
BOOK REPORTS: Please remember that I pushed the date to January 26th for book reports. The genre is historical fiction. If you do not have a rubric of what needs to be done, please have your child let me know.
April 17th- Kite Festival. I am sending home the reading chart for this festival. You just fill in reading minutes all the way up to April. If you bring this calendar to the festival, your child will receive a free kite.
This Week
This week we are finishing up our unit on the water cycle. We will do some investigations and then take the test on Friday.
In math we are finishing up our money unit. Students will take the test on Tuesday. We will then start another multiplication unit.
In writing we are still working on expository essays. Students seem to be enjoying creating their own recipes.
I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino@hrz.washk12.org
January 19th-January 22nd
Homework
Math: Tuesday and Thursday. The review will come home on Tuesday night and the test will be taken on Wednesday.
Reading/Spelling: I am sending home a purple contract. Please hand these in next Monday. There will be vocabulary this week.
Dates
BOOK REPORTS: Please remember that I pushed the date to January 26th for book reports. The genre is historical fiction. If you do not have a rubric of what needs to be done, please have your child let me know.
April 17th- Kite Festival. I am sending home the reading chart for this festival. You just fill in reading minutes all the way up to April. If you bring this calendar to the festival, your child will receive a free kite.
This Week
This week we are finishing up our unit on the water cycle. We will do some investigations and then take the test on Friday.
In math we are finishing up our money unit. Students will take the test on Tuesday. We will then start another multiplication unit.
In writing we are still working on expository essays. Students seem to be enjoying creating their own recipes.
I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino@hrz.washk12.org
Monday, January 11, 2010
Miss Manderino’s Newsletter
January 11th-January 15th
Homework
Math: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. We are starting a new unit on solving problems involving money.
Reading/Spelling: I am sending home a purple contract. Please hand these in next Monday. There will be vocabulary this week.
Dates
BOOK REPORTS: Please remember that I pushed the date to January 26th for book reports. The genre is historical fiction. If you do not have a rubric of what needs to be done, please have your child let me know.
Tuesday, January 12th – PTA Reading Store during school. Please return all purple reading sheets so students can be rewarded for home reading.
Wednesday, January 13th- PTA Book Exchange from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Students have been bringing in books for this exchange. You may go at this time to pick up different books.
Monday, January 18th- NO SCHOOL. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
April 17th- Kite Festival. I am sending home the reading chart for this festival. You just fill in reading minutes all the way up to April. If you bring this calendar to the festival, your child will receive a free kite.
This Week
This week we are continuing learning about the water cycle. We are currently graphing the evaporation of water in our classroom. Students learned the difference between evaporation and condensation. This week, we will tie it all together while learning about the water cycle.
In math we are starting a new unit on money. I appreciate all the homework that is coming back in. These problems definitely help reinforce concepts taught in class.
In writing we are starting a unit on expository essays. Students will need to explain how to cook, bake, or make something to eat. I hope they have fun with this assignment!
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino@hrz.washk12.org
January 11th-January 15th
Homework
Math: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. We are starting a new unit on solving problems involving money.
Reading/Spelling: I am sending home a purple contract. Please hand these in next Monday. There will be vocabulary this week.
Dates
BOOK REPORTS: Please remember that I pushed the date to January 26th for book reports. The genre is historical fiction. If you do not have a rubric of what needs to be done, please have your child let me know.
Tuesday, January 12th – PTA Reading Store during school. Please return all purple reading sheets so students can be rewarded for home reading.
Wednesday, January 13th- PTA Book Exchange from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Students have been bringing in books for this exchange. You may go at this time to pick up different books.
Monday, January 18th- NO SCHOOL. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
April 17th- Kite Festival. I am sending home the reading chart for this festival. You just fill in reading minutes all the way up to April. If you bring this calendar to the festival, your child will receive a free kite.
This Week
This week we are continuing learning about the water cycle. We are currently graphing the evaporation of water in our classroom. Students learned the difference between evaporation and condensation. This week, we will tie it all together while learning about the water cycle.
In math we are starting a new unit on money. I appreciate all the homework that is coming back in. These problems definitely help reinforce concepts taught in class.
In writing we are starting a unit on expository essays. Students will need to explain how to cook, bake, or make something to eat. I hope they have fun with this assignment!
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino@hrz.washk12.org
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Miss Manderino’s Newsletter
January 5th-January 8th
Homework
Math: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Students will have a check-up sheet coming home for homework on Thursday night. This will help them prepare for the test on place value that we will take on Friday.
Reading/Spelling: I am sending home a purple contract. Please hand these in next Monday. THERE IS NO VOCABULARY THIS WEEK.
Dates
BOOK REPORTS: Please remember that I pushed the date to January 26th for book reports. The genre is historical fiction. If you do not have a rubric of what needs to be done, please have your child let me know.
Tuesday, January 12th – PTA Reading Store. During school, students will be able to go down to the gym and collect rewards for all home reading minutes. Thank you for sending in the purple sheets so I can keep track of reading minutes for your child.
This Week
This week we are starting the water cycle for science. We will be focusing on the following vocabulary words: vapor, water cycle, evaporation, condensation, freezing, and thaw. Please ask your child what he or she is learning in science this week. I am excited about this unit and hope we have fun learning about the water cycle!
In math we are finishing up our unit on place value. Students will need to be able to identify the place values in a 6-digit number. They will also have to order these numbers from smallest to largest. The homework this week will help students prepare for the test on Friday.
I appreciate the help we had at the Christmas Party last month. Students had a great time. I hope everyone enjoyed their break!
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino@hrz.washk12.org
January 5th-January 8th
Homework
Math: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Students will have a check-up sheet coming home for homework on Thursday night. This will help them prepare for the test on place value that we will take on Friday.
Reading/Spelling: I am sending home a purple contract. Please hand these in next Monday. THERE IS NO VOCABULARY THIS WEEK.
Dates
BOOK REPORTS: Please remember that I pushed the date to January 26th for book reports. The genre is historical fiction. If you do not have a rubric of what needs to be done, please have your child let me know.
Tuesday, January 12th – PTA Reading Store. During school, students will be able to go down to the gym and collect rewards for all home reading minutes. Thank you for sending in the purple sheets so I can keep track of reading minutes for your child.
This Week
This week we are starting the water cycle for science. We will be focusing on the following vocabulary words: vapor, water cycle, evaporation, condensation, freezing, and thaw. Please ask your child what he or she is learning in science this week. I am excited about this unit and hope we have fun learning about the water cycle!
In math we are finishing up our unit on place value. Students will need to be able to identify the place values in a 6-digit number. They will also have to order these numbers from smallest to largest. The homework this week will help students prepare for the test on Friday.
I appreciate the help we had at the Christmas Party last month. Students had a great time. I hope everyone enjoyed their break!
-Miss Manderino Cell: 847-533-2318 bmanderino@hrz.washk12.org
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Dear Parents,
Today we worked on a strategy called “I PICK” for reading. This will help students to pick books that are appropriate for them. Below are the steps we are using to choose books for ourselves. This is a great strategy to use when going to the bookstore or library.
I PICK
Good Fit Books
I look at a book
P urpose (Why do I want to read it?)
I nterest (Does it interest me?)
C omprehend (Am I understanding what I am reading?)
K now (I know most of the words)
Dear Parents,
Today we worked on a strategy called “I PICK” for reading. This will help students to pick books that are appropriate for them. Below are the steps we are using to choose books for ourselves. This is a great strategy to use when going to the bookstore or library.
I PICK
Good Fit Books
I look at a book
P urpose (Why do I want to read it?)
I nterest (Does it interest me?)
C omprehend (Am I understanding what I am reading?)
K now (I know most of the words)
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