Here is a list of the book that your child is currently reading.
Student 1 Nancy Drew
Student 2 Rules
Student 3 Ghost Town at Sundown
Student 4 Champ
Student 5 Fudge A - Mania
Student 6 Testing Today - reading Cam Jansen and the Mystery of Flight 54
Student 7 George Washington
Student 8 Katie Kazoo - Oh Baby
Student 9 Absent
Student 10 B. Bears Trouble with Money
Student 11 Animal Babies
Student 12 Swindle
Student 13 Leepike Ridge
Student 14 Homework Machine
Student 15 The Giver
Student 16 Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Student 17 Dear Dragon
Student 18 10 Ways to Make My Sister Disappear
Student 19 Champ
Student 20 The Maze of Bones
Student 21 Don't Take Your Snake for a Stroll
Student 22 The Good Dog
Student 23 The Secrets of Drew
Student 24 Swindle
Student 25 Olivia
Student 26 Katie Kazoo Bad Rap
Student 27 Sometimes Things Change
Student 28 ...At this Address
Student 29 Hoot
Monday, October 26, 2009
Conference Schedule
Monday
4 PM Student 27
4:20 Student 14
4:40 Student 1
5 PM Student 22
5:20 Student 21
5:40 Student 25
6:20 Student 16
7 PM Student 17
7:20 Student 8
7:40 Student 6
Thursday
4:20 Student 9
4:40 Student 24
5 PM Student 3
5:20 Student 11
5:40 Student 12
6:20 Student 19
6:40 Student 4
7 PM Appt.
7:20 Student 2
7:40 Student 20
Friday
7 AM Student 18
7:20 Student 10
7:40 Student 29
8:40 Student 15
9:00 Student 23
9:20 Student 13
10 AM Student 28
11:20 Student 26
12:30 Mr. Krupa appt.
1:20 PM Student 5
4 PM Student 27
4:20 Student 14
4:40 Student 1
5 PM Student 22
5:20 Student 21
5:40 Student 25
6:20 Student 16
7 PM Student 17
7:20 Student 8
7:40 Student 6
Thursday
4:20 Student 9
4:40 Student 24
5 PM Student 3
5:20 Student 11
5:40 Student 12
6:20 Student 19
6:40 Student 4
7 PM Appt.
7:20 Student 2
7:40 Student 20
Friday
7 AM Student 18
7:20 Student 10
7:40 Student 29
8:40 Student 15
9:00 Student 23
9:20 Student 13
10 AM Student 28
11:20 Student 26
12:30 Mr. Krupa appt.
1:20 PM Student 5
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Reading Minutes
This weekend would be a good time for your child to total their Reading Minutes for October. The Reading Minute goal is due on Thursday and each day's total needs to be signed by a parent. Thanks!!!
Accelerated Reading Results
The AR scores were printed off and sent home on Friday. The AR goal for October is 3 points and 9 points are needed for the first trimester. Please look over your child's scores and sign their AR score sheet. The signed sheets are due on Tuesday. Enjoy your success!!!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Good questions to ask your child...
Name the three biomes found in Minnesota. List several things that help us identify each biome.
List the seven continents (Remember: N, S, E, 4 A's). List the four oceans.
List the seven continents (Remember: N, S, E, 4 A's). List the four oceans.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Field Trip to St. Johns
Remember to turn in your permission slip and eight dollars ASAP. Our substitute teacher reported that only sixteen students have turned in both their permission slip and money for the field trip. Remember that it was due on the 20th. Also, dress for the weather, as we will be outside for 90% of the time. Check out weather.com (under 'Favorites') for the lastest weather update. Try clicking on 'Radar Map', then 'Future' .... cool stuff!
Bring a bag lunch and beverage, too!
Bring a bag lunch and beverage, too!
Monday, October 19, 2009
All is Well!
My wife and I are pleased to announce that we had a baby boy over the MEA Break! Equally exciting, is the fact that almost all of our family members have either overcome the flu or are on the backside of its fury! Only one hasn't had it ...yet... and two (including myself) seem to be coming out of the last of it! I will be with my family thru Wednesday. I will be checking my e-mails. Hope to see everyone happy and healthy on Thursday!
Homework Assignment: Stay Well,
Mr. Krupa
Homework Assignment: Stay Well,
Mr. Krupa
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
AR Book Choices
Total AR points, so far..... remember our goal is nine points for the trimester and three points for the month of October (3 points must be earned in October, even if you already earned your 9 point goal in September)
Student 1 15 pts. The Thing About Georgie
Student 2 9 pts. The Year of The Dog
Student 3 5.4 pts. absent
Student 4 5.4 pts. Dog Watch
Student 5 1.5 pts. Fudge A Mania
Student 6 .9 pts. Katie Kazoo
Student 7 7.6 pts. Magic Tree House
Student 8 4.5 ponts Anyway You Slice It
Student 9 5.2 pts The Good Dog
Student 10 5.5 pts. B. Bears
Student 11 3.6 pts. Not I, Not I
Student 12 7.2 pts. The Night I Flunked My Field Trip
Student 13 Made goal Leep Pike Ridge
Student 14 5.6 pts. Mystery In the Sand
Student 15 12.0 pts. Inkheart
Student 16 10.6 pts. The Year Of the Dog
Student 17 9.3 pts. Absent
Student 18 4.6 pts. Katie Kazoo
Student 19 3.6 pts. Absent
Student 20 10. pts. Blister
Student 21 3.7 pts. Honey, Honey Lion
Student 22 4.0 pts. Testing today
Student 23 4.0 pts. The Giver
Student 24 3.2 pts Dog Watch
Student 25 4.0 Judy Moody The Doctor is In
Student 26 7.6 pts. The Homework Machine
Student 27 5.1 pts Dragon Wars
Student 28 3.2 pts. absent
Student 29 4.1 pts Hoot
Student 30 7.8 pts. The Homework Machine
Read, read, read!!!
Student 1 15 pts. The Thing About Georgie
Student 2 9 pts. The Year of The Dog
Student 3 5.4 pts. absent
Student 4 5.4 pts. Dog Watch
Student 5 1.5 pts. Fudge A Mania
Student 6 .9 pts. Katie Kazoo
Student 7 7.6 pts. Magic Tree House
Student 8 4.5 ponts Anyway You Slice It
Student 9 5.2 pts The Good Dog
Student 10 5.5 pts. B. Bears
Student 11 3.6 pts. Not I, Not I
Student 12 7.2 pts. The Night I Flunked My Field Trip
Student 13 Made goal Leep Pike Ridge
Student 14 5.6 pts. Mystery In the Sand
Student 15 12.0 pts. Inkheart
Student 16 10.6 pts. The Year Of the Dog
Student 17 9.3 pts. Absent
Student 18 4.6 pts. Katie Kazoo
Student 19 3.6 pts. Absent
Student 20 10. pts. Blister
Student 21 3.7 pts. Honey, Honey Lion
Student 22 4.0 pts. Testing today
Student 23 4.0 pts. The Giver
Student 24 3.2 pts Dog Watch
Student 25 4.0 Judy Moody The Doctor is In
Student 26 7.6 pts. The Homework Machine
Student 27 5.1 pts Dragon Wars
Student 28 3.2 pts. absent
Student 29 4.1 pts Hoot
Student 30 7.8 pts. The Homework Machine
Read, read, read!!!
Grand Reopening!!!
On Monday, October 19th the Back Safety Zone will reopen for drop off and pick up of students. Buses will return to the front of the building in the Bus Chute by Door #1. Car traffic will no longer be allowed in this area. Parking in that area is for staff only. If you would like to park and bring your child into the building, please park in the lot off of the playground or in the back parking lot.
Please watch for flyers coming home with your youngest child explaining this further.
We appreciate all of your help and patience this fall as we have worked around the road construction.
Good questions to ask your child...
What is the zetabet? Can you say the zetabet?
The main character uses sarcasm to answer Jaime’s statement about where you should be in a thunderstorm. He states, “Oh, sure. Just snap your fingers and your chauffeur will appear.” Describe a time when you used or heard a sarcastic remark. Put the sarcastic comment in quotes. How did this comment make you feel?
How would you have responded when Jamie climbed in the car beside the driver and hoisted Martha to his knees. Would you have let your sister and your friend get in the car with a stranger? Explain
Jamie tells the author’s mom that the driver was Ed Chambers before the author can answer his mother. What does this tell you about Jamie? How would this make you feel?
Who tells Jaime to quit messing with the bees? Why does she say this? How does Jamie respond to her directive?
What do you think the doctor will give Jamie to make him feel better?
What is 6 * 9 = _________ What is 60 * 9=________
What is 60 * 90=________
What is 600 * 90=________
What is 6,000 * 90=________
What is 6,000 * 900=________
Enjoy the snow!
Please watch for flyers coming home with your youngest child explaining this further.
We appreciate all of your help and patience this fall as we have worked around the road construction.
Good questions to ask your child...
What is the zetabet? Can you say the zetabet?
The main character uses sarcasm to answer Jaime’s statement about where you should be in a thunderstorm. He states, “Oh, sure. Just snap your fingers and your chauffeur will appear.” Describe a time when you used or heard a sarcastic remark. Put the sarcastic comment in quotes. How did this comment make you feel?
How would you have responded when Jamie climbed in the car beside the driver and hoisted Martha to his knees. Would you have let your sister and your friend get in the car with a stranger? Explain
Jamie tells the author’s mom that the driver was Ed Chambers before the author can answer his mother. What does this tell you about Jamie? How would this make you feel?
Who tells Jaime to quit messing with the bees? Why does she say this? How does Jamie respond to her directive?
What do you think the doctor will give Jamie to make him feel better?
What is 6 * 9 = _________ What is 60 * 9=________
What is 60 * 90=________
What is 600 * 90=________
What is 6,000 * 90=________
What is 6,000 * 900=________
Enjoy the snow!
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Homophones and Homographs Defined
What are homophones (a/k/a/ homonyms)?
Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings (ate and eight, for example). It is important for our students to be able to use the correct word in their writing!
What are homographs?
Homographs are words that share the same spelling but have different meanings (bow and bow, read and read). When spoken, the meanings may be distinguished by different pronunciations. It is important that students be able to use the correct pronunciation in their speaking.
Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings (ate and eight, for example). It is important for our students to be able to use the correct word in their writing!
What are homographs?
Homographs are words that share the same spelling but have different meanings (bow and bow, read and read). When spoken, the meanings may be distinguished by different pronunciations. It is important that students be able to use the correct pronunciation in their speaking.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Results of our last poll
HERE'S AN INTERESTING ARTICLE TO READ. COPY AND PASTE THIS WEB ADDRESS TO YOUR COMPUTER AND VOTE ON THE FOLLOWING QUESTION. HTTP://WWW.TIMEFORKIDS.COM/TFK/TEACHERS/WR/ARTICLE/0,27972,1927629,00.HTML HOW MUCH OF THE TREASURE WOULD YOU SELL?
As soon as I could, I would sell all of it.
1 (8%)
I would sell half of it now and wait a few years and sell the rest.
1 (8%)
I would keep it all for myself
2 (16%)
I would sell pieces of it over a five to ten year period.
1 (8%)
I would definitely keep a few pieces for myself and sell the rest within a year
5 (41%)
other
2 (16%)
As soon as I could, I would sell all of it.
1 (8%)
I would sell half of it now and wait a few years and sell the rest.
1 (8%)
I would keep it all for myself
2 (16%)
I would sell pieces of it over a five to ten year period.
1 (8%)
I would definitely keep a few pieces for myself and sell the rest within a year
5 (41%)
other
2 (16%)
Homework Tonight- Thursday
Read Chapter 2 in TOB and finish your Zoom Book.
Good questions to ask your child....
Explain how to find the median, mode, and range within a group of data?
Practice borrowing within a two, three, and four digit subtraction problem. Examples: 1,234 minus 1,045=
34 - 18 =
456 -378 =
Give me an example of a homograph?
Good luck on Friday's Math test!!!
Good questions to ask your child....
Explain how to find the median, mode, and range within a group of data?
Practice borrowing within a two, three, and four digit subtraction problem. Examples: 1,234 minus 1,045=
34 - 18 =
456 -378 =
Give me an example of a homograph?
Good luck on Friday's Math test!!!
AR Totals (as of 10 - 9 -09)
Total AR points, so far..... remember our goal is nine points for the trimester and three points for the month of October (3 points must be earned in October, even if you alreaedy earned your 9 point goal in September)
Student 1 15 pts.
Student 2 9 pts.
Student 3 5.4 pts.
Student 4 5.4 pts.
Student 5 1.5 pts.
Student 6 .9 pts.
Student 7 7.6 pts.
Student 8 4.5
Student 9 5.2 pts
Student 10 5.5 pts.
Student 11 3.6 pts.
Student 12 7.2 pts.
Student 13 Made goal
Student 14 5.6 pts.
Student 15 12.0 pts.
Student 16 10.6 pts.
Student 17 9.3 pts.
Student 18 4.6 pts.
Student 19 3.6 pts.
Student 20 10. pts.
Student 21 3.7 pts.
Student 22 4.0 pts.
Student 23 4.0 pts.
Student 24 3.2 pts
Student 25 4.0
Student 26 7.6 pts.
Student 27 5.1 pts
Student 28 3.2 pts.
Student 29 4.1 pts
Student 30 7.8 pts.
Read, read, read!!!
Student 1 15 pts.
Student 2 9 pts.
Student 3 5.4 pts.
Student 4 5.4 pts.
Student 5 1.5 pts.
Student 6 .9 pts.
Student 7 7.6 pts.
Student 8 4.5
Student 9 5.2 pts
Student 10 5.5 pts.
Student 11 3.6 pts.
Student 12 7.2 pts.
Student 13 Made goal
Student 14 5.6 pts.
Student 15 12.0 pts.
Student 16 10.6 pts.
Student 17 9.3 pts.
Student 18 4.6 pts.
Student 19 3.6 pts.
Student 20 10. pts.
Student 21 3.7 pts.
Student 22 4.0 pts.
Student 23 4.0 pts.
Student 24 3.2 pts
Student 25 4.0
Student 26 7.6 pts.
Student 27 5.1 pts
Student 28 3.2 pts.
Student 29 4.1 pts
Student 30 7.8 pts.
Read, read, read!!!
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Questions to Ask Your Child Tonight
From Chapter One of A Taste Of Blackberries (TOB)...
What does snitch mean? What does aggravated mean? What does crimson mean?
Describe what the main character means when he states, “for my best friend he surely did aggravate me sometimes”.
The books states that , “Jamie’s face was crimson.” What does crimson mean and why was his face crimson?
Would you have crossed the fence to snitch some apples? Why or why not?
List one or two of your friends that you think would have chosen not to steal the apples and explain why you think they would have made that choice.
List one or two people that you know who you think would have made the choice that Jamie made and stolen the apples. Why do you think they would have made that choice?
The main character states,” I knew I could get the kids to help anyone else. But Mrs. Houser?” Why do you think the main character is going to have a tough time convincing people to help Mrs. Houser?
Why is it always a good idea to ask before you enter?
Check out these websites for interesting "apple facts".
http://www.healthdiaries.com/eatthis/10-health-benefits-of-apples.html
http://www.healthdiaries.com/eatthis/20-facts-about-apples.html
What does snitch mean? What does aggravated mean? What does crimson mean?
Describe what the main character means when he states, “for my best friend he surely did aggravate me sometimes”.
The books states that , “Jamie’s face was crimson.” What does crimson mean and why was his face crimson?
Would you have crossed the fence to snitch some apples? Why or why not?
List one or two of your friends that you think would have chosen not to steal the apples and explain why you think they would have made that choice.
List one or two people that you know who you think would have made the choice that Jamie made and stolen the apples. Why do you think they would have made that choice?
The main character states,” I knew I could get the kids to help anyone else. But Mrs. Houser?” Why do you think the main character is going to have a tough time convincing people to help Mrs. Houser?
Why is it always a good idea to ask before you enter?
Check out these websites for interesting "apple facts".
http://www.healthdiaries.com/eatthis/10-health-benefits-of-apples.html
http://www.healthdiaries.com/eatthis/20-facts-about-apples.html
Field Trip!!! Slips went home on Monday. You may print this one if needed.
Fourth Grade is going on a Fieldtrip!
Dear fourth grade families,
We will be going on our first fieldtrip of the year on Thursday, October 22nd!! We will be traveling to the St. John’s University Arboretum to learn about nature and Minnesota Biomes and then to the challenge course for fun team building activities!! This will be an all day event so please have your child bring a bag lunch. The cost is $8.00 per student (Checks can be made payable to Pleasantview Elementary). Each fourth grade class can also take 2 parent chaperones, so let us know if you would be interested in coming along!
**Please sign permission below and return to school with payment by Tuesday, October 20th.
Thank you,
Miss Kurowski, Mrs. Arndt, Mrs. Hopper, Mrs. Burski and Mr. Krupa
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Student _______________________ I would be interested in being a chaperone
Parent Signature _____________________________ Number to be reached _______________________
Dear fourth grade families,
We will be going on our first fieldtrip of the year on Thursday, October 22nd!! We will be traveling to the St. John’s University Arboretum to learn about nature and Minnesota Biomes and then to the challenge course for fun team building activities!! This will be an all day event so please have your child bring a bag lunch. The cost is $8.00 per student (Checks can be made payable to Pleasantview Elementary). Each fourth grade class can also take 2 parent chaperones, so let us know if you would be interested in coming along!
**Please sign permission below and return to school with payment by Tuesday, October 20th.
Thank you,
Miss Kurowski, Mrs. Arndt, Mrs. Hopper, Mrs. Burski and Mr. Krupa
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Student _______________________ I would be interested in being a chaperone
Parent Signature _____________________________ Number to be reached _______________________
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Monday, October 5, 2009
Good questions to ask your child...
When is your spelling parent letter due (purple sheet)? What happend to Scotty Skull this week? What is your idea for your milk carton computer? What is this month's home responsibility contribution effort? Hint: TOT. What do you think will be the final score of the Vikings game tonight? When is the field trip permission slip due? Have a wonderful evening!
We are currently enjoying these wonderful books!
Here is a list of the book that your child is currently reading.
Student 1 Clementine
Student 2 Year of the Dog
Student 3 Dolphins at Day Break
Student 4 The Dog Watch
Student 5 Fudge a Mania
Student 6 Kathy Kazzo Open Wide
Student 7 testing Today (Vacation Under the Volcano)
Student 8 Ralph S. Mouse
Student 9 Double Fudge
Student 10 Testing Today Checked out going to the doctor
Student 11 Into the Land of the Lost
Student 12 Zipity Zinger (absent)
Student 13 The Liberation of Gabriel King
Student 14 Mystery in the Sand
Student 15 Inkheart
Student 16 Holy Enchilada
Student 17 Big Egg
Student 18
Student 19 (Left book at home) Need to test on it
Student 20 Help! I'm a Prisoner in the LIbrary
Student 21 Honey, Honey Lion
Student 22 Double Fudge (absent)
Student 23 Journal of Scott P. Testing today
Student 24 Dog Watch
Student 25 Shelia the Great
Student 26 The HOmework Machine
Student 27 Leepike Ridge (score?) The Dragon Wars
Student 28 Halfway to the Sky
Student 29 Hoot
Student 30 The Homework Machine
Student 1 Clementine
Student 2 Year of the Dog
Student 3 Dolphins at Day Break
Student 4 The Dog Watch
Student 5 Fudge a Mania
Student 6 Kathy Kazzo Open Wide
Student 7 testing Today (Vacation Under the Volcano)
Student 8 Ralph S. Mouse
Student 9 Double Fudge
Student 10 Testing Today Checked out going to the doctor
Student 11 Into the Land of the Lost
Student 12 Zipity Zinger (absent)
Student 13 The Liberation of Gabriel King
Student 14 Mystery in the Sand
Student 15 Inkheart
Student 16 Holy Enchilada
Student 17 Big Egg
Student 18
Student 19 (Left book at home) Need to test on it
Student 20 Help! I'm a Prisoner in the LIbrary
Student 21 Honey, Honey Lion
Student 22 Double Fudge (absent)
Student 23 Journal of Scott P. Testing today
Student 24 Dog Watch
Student 25 Shelia the Great
Student 26 The HOmework Machine
Student 27 Leepike Ridge (score?) The Dragon Wars
Student 28 Halfway to the Sky
Student 29 Hoot
Student 30 The Homework Machine
Friday, October 2, 2009
Friday
Good questions to ask your child... When do you want me to look over your October Reading Contract and sign it? When are school pictures going to be taken? How's your Zoom book coming along? When is the Zoom book due?
Enjoy the weekend!
Enjoy the weekend!
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Social Committee Decisions
Our class Social Commmittee met today and made the following decisions. We will have Hoodie Day on Wednesday, October 14th. All students are asked to wear a sweatshirt with a hood on this day. We will wear green or pink on October 22nd. Girls will wear pink and boys will wear green for our field trip. More information will be coming out about the field trip, soon. We will have a White Elephant Auction on November 3rd. More information will be coming out, soon. Save your Krupa Dollars!!!
Good questions to ask your child...... Is your math packet completed? What were some of the differences between the NOTT book and the movie? Which did you enjoy more, the movie or the book? What was your favorite part of the book? Which was your least favorite part? If you could change one thing about the book, what would you change? If you could ask the author one question about the book, what would you ask? How do you think the author would answer that question?
I've set up an educational link for more information on tornado activity under our Favorite Websites section of this Blog. It's entitled, Tornado Tour. An interest in weather could lead to what type of job occupations? Enjoy your discoveries!!! Or copy / paste the address below in your web address bar
http://www.tramline.com/tours/sci/tornado/_tourlaunch1.htm I would suggest reading the FAQ page. Interesting thoughts, information, and advice!
Good questions to ask your child...... Is your math packet completed? What were some of the differences between the NOTT book and the movie? Which did you enjoy more, the movie or the book? What was your favorite part of the book? Which was your least favorite part? If you could change one thing about the book, what would you change? If you could ask the author one question about the book, what would you ask? How do you think the author would answer that question?
I've set up an educational link for more information on tornado activity under our Favorite Websites section of this Blog. It's entitled, Tornado Tour. An interest in weather could lead to what type of job occupations? Enjoy your discoveries!!! Or copy / paste the address below in your web address bar
http://www.tramline.com/tours/sci/tornado/_tourlaunch1.htm I would suggest reading the FAQ page. Interesting thoughts, information, and advice!
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