Reading Buddy

Students met with their reading buddy today.  Take a look at a few pictures on the "Take a Look at 4C" page.

I will try to post pictures there from special events this year.

Picture Day

If your child forgot their money, you may call 248-619-9119 ext. 110 to order.

Electrical Circuit

Class Activity
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/science/physical_processes/electrical_circuits/read/1/

iPad

• http://www.myschoolhouse.com/courses/O/1/68.asp

Lab

• Learn the circuit
• http://www.learningcircuits.co.uk/flashmain.htm
• Build a circuit
• http://www.cleo.net.uk/consultants_resources/science/circuitWorld/index.html
• http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/science/physical_processes/electrical_circuits/play/
• Science and Kids
• http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/gamesactivities/electricitycircuits.html

CORE

CORE begins on Wednesday.  CORE Wednesday has a school start time of 9:20.

NO CORE on

• Nov. 27
• Feb. 19
• May 21, 28
• June 4, 11

Imagination Library - Free Books

I thought I'd share this FREE program with you.  My daughter has been receiving free books for six months now. :)

• Check to see if there is a program in your community.  http://usa.imaginationlibrary.com/find_my_affiliate.php
• Children birth to preschool age may register!

Safety Forms

Today was the first Safety Meeting.  Students have a form to complete and return by Wednesday for a CHANCE to be on Safety Patrol.

Students must: be at school on time, all homework turned in, excellent behavior, etc. to be a part of safety.  IF selected for safety, students must be at school daily by 8:15 and are responsible for all missing class work.

Homework Practice

Math
http://www.softschools.com/math/place_value/teaching_place_value/

Writing
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/story-starters/writing-prompts/

Energy - Science

Your child began a science unit today and will last about eight weeks.  The unit emphasizes the following enduring understandings of science content:

1. Heat and electricity are forms of energy.
2. Heat can transfer from one substance to another.
3. Evidence of energy in change.
4. Electrical charge moves in a complete circuit.
5. Magnetism is a physical property of matter.
6. Magnets can attract and repel other magnetic material.

Hot One

It was a hot one today.  I'd like to thank the family who brought in an extra fan, ice cold water, and popsicles. It definitely cooled us down.   YUM!

Homework

Our first homework assignment was due today (Spelling Phone).  Students who do not turn in their homework MUST stay in for recess to complete it.  Also, I don't require parents to sign homework.  I ask that you sign the planner often.

Box Tops

Box Tops will be collected on the following dates:

October 23rd

Novermber 21st

December 19th

January 23rd

February 20th

March 20th

April 24th

May 22nd

Planners

Washington Elementary ordered planners for the students.  They should arrive soon.  In the meantime, we will use a piece of paper.  Please sign the planner daily.  I do understand we forget at times;  students will not be punished unless it is a weekly occurrence.  We all have enough on our plate.

Supplies

If your child didn't bring in supplies today, please send them ASAP.

I'm sorry for this inconvenience, but I wasn't able to make the supply list last June.  The items in orange were modified from the original class list.  If possible, purchase these items at your convenience.

• 4 - pocket folders
• 1 spanish spiral notebook
• 1 - 1 inch binder
• Optional: binder dividers
• Individual pencil sharpener
• Ruler
• Individual Timer
• Pencils and erasers
• Scissors
• Markers, colored pencils, and/or crayons
• Highlighters
• 2- red ink pen(s) for correcting
• 2 - green ink pens for correcting
• Glue sticks
• Liquid Glue
• Small pencil box
• 4 dry erase makers (dark colors)
• 2 packs of ruled paper
• 3 one subject notebooks 
• (Students A - G: 1 package of 3x5 colorful index cards) or (Students G-N: 1 package of 5x8 white index cards) or (Students O-Z: 1 package of page protectors)
• 1 container of disinfectant wipes
• 1 bottle of hand sanitizer
• 2 boxes of tissue
• gym shoes
• art shirt

Open House

Please return all forms from open house.

If you missed open house, your child will be bringing home items to complete.  The colored index card needs

First, Last Name
Birthday
Address

Mom's Name                 Phone

Dad's Name                   Phone

Allergies

First Day!

I'm excited to start our year with a nice COOL start!  Please bring a HEALTHY snack and water bottle to school daily!  Don't forget your homework - pictures! :)