Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Good evening!

Good questions to ask your fourth grader.... What is a line plot? What is your idea for your Zoom book? What are the requirements for the Zoom book? What were some of the questions on the September Notebook test? Keep working on your Math Packet!!!

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

End of the Month Reminders

A few things to remember as we approach the last day of the month.

The September Reading Contract is due on Wednesday. Remember to met the objectives each student needs to have taken the Night of the Twisters AR test and an AR test on an additional book. Each student needs to have completed, at least, four of the tasks on the back of the September Reading Contract. Each students needs to have accumulated 180 reading minutes. These minutes need to be signed by an adult.

If students are participating in the Design a Krupa Dollar Contest, they need to have their entry turned in on Friday. Good luck!

If students are completing a job application for the opportunity to become our Kids' Council Representative, they should have their application turned in on Thursday.

We have a spelling test on Wednesday. Ask your child to list and spell words that follow the long 'o' patterns of ow, oa, o-consonant-e, long 'o' at the end of a syllable, and 'old'.

Double check your September notebook for legibility and accuracy, as we have an open notebook test on Wednesday.


Enjoy the success of your hard work!!!

Monday, September 28, 2009

Current AR Reading List

Here is a list of the book that your child is currently reading.

Student 1 Clementine

Student 2 Year of the Dog

Student 3 Dave the Dragon King

Student 4 Dog Watch

Student 5 Junie B. The First Grader

Student 6 Welcome to Zanzibar Road

Student 7 Twister on Tuesday- passed

Student 8

Student 9 Double Fudge

Student 10

Student 11 Into the Land of the Lost

Student 12 Zipity Zinger

Student 13 Princess Academy

Student 14 The Lighthouse Mystery

Student 15 Inkheart

Student 16

Student 17 Gregory and the Code of Claw

Student 18 Kangaroo

Student 19 Polar Bears Past Bedtime

Student 20 Romona

Student 21 Arthur Meets the President

Student 22 Double Fudge

Student 23 Journal of Scott P.

Student 24 Dog Watch

Student 25 Chicken Soup With Rice

Student 26 Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great

Student 27 Leepike Ridge

Student 28 Arthur and the Comet Crisis

Student 29 Hoot

Student 30 Three Good Deeds

Saturday, September 26, 2009

As you know, we had a bee in the cafeteria last week. No doubt we will encounter another one before winter sets in. Check out the link to an article on bee stings in the 'Favorite Website' section of our blog. Then answer this week's polled question, 'How often have you been stung by a bee?" Thank you for participating! The results should be interesting!

Good Questions to ask your child...

As we approach the end of the month, this would be a great time to ask your child the following questions.

Do you need to finish your dart board project this weekend? When is it due?

Have you taken an AR test and how close are you to finishing your first or second book?

Is your monthly notebook accurate and organized? Remember that you have an open notebook test on the 30th.

How many AR points have you accumulated? What was your accuracy percentage on the first AR test? Remember that you goal is nine points for the trimester.

How many items they have completed on the September Reading Contract grid (back page)? Remember that you need to complete at least four out of the six and have a parent sign them.

How many Reading MInutes (RM's) have you accumulated? Don't forget to have a parent sign your daily RM's.

Mr. Krupa corrected your math test, passed it back to you, and went over the answers on Friday. Drum roll, please.......... Congratulations!!! What do you need to do to earn eight Krupa Dollars?


What is 'up' with the two water bottles on the cabinet? How do these remind you to continue to make good character trait choices? What was the 'connection' that was made to a sport's athlete's muscles and routinely making good chaarcter trait choices? How will this assist you in the future?

Have you returned your fundraiser packet or are you still working on making several sales?

Enjoy the weekend!

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Good afternoon!

Questions to ask your child.....

How was the math test??? Were you well prepared? Did the study guide help you review the information?

What did you learn during this first math unit? Do you think that there is anything that you should review in the next few weeks to make sure you still understand and comprehend it?

List several words with a short vowel sound. List several words with a long vowel sound. Give me a short vowel word that can be made into a long vowel word by adding one extra vowel. Example; bat: bait,

What chapter should you finish reading tonight in your NOTT book?


What happened to Officer Kelly? How did they make it to the police station?


Enjoy the evening!!!


P.S. Does anyone have a fan with a three prong connection that we could borrow for about two weeks? If so, please contact me at 258-1268. Thank you very much!!!

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

September 22, 2009

Good questions to ask your child.....

What does perpendicular mean?

What job are you going to apply for and when are the applications due?

What does tangent mean?

Good luck on the math test on Wednesday!!! Return your signed math study guide.

Monday, September 21, 2009

Upcoming deadlines

The Math Packets were corrected and returned to the students. If the students would like to earn eight Bonus Dollars, they should correct their errors, have their parent/ guardian sign the packet, and return it on or before Wednesday.

The .Dot projects are due on Tuesday. The new art project will be assigned on Tuesday.

Today, we worked on the Geometric Math Packet. It is due on Friday.

The Math Study Guide was also discussed and sent home today. It is due on Wednesday.

Good questions to ask your child....

How do you spell... civil?

What did you use the flashlight for and where did you go?

Describe the function of a protractor?

Describe the function of a compass?

What do you need for computer class??? Hint: It sets on your head and enters in your ears.

Do you need a protractor? Several students have broken or lost their protractor. Also, several students never had one.
They do need one... thanks!

Sunday, September 20, 2009

AR Book Choices

These are the books that the children have chosen to read. If you don't know your number, check your class list in your agenda. You can count down from the top, but remember that L.H. has been moved to the bottom. This was due to the fact that he is moving to a new city. Enjoy your books!!!

Student 1 Flush

Student 2 Bridge to Terabithia

Student 3 Absent

Student 4 Absent

Student 5 Whittington

Student 6 Mad Toy Craves

Student 7 Twister on Tuesday

Student 8 Miss Daily is Crazy

Student 9 Double Fudge

Student 10 On the Ocean Floor (Student's initials D.H. not L.H.)

Student 11 Double Fudge

Student 12 The Pizza Mystery

Student 13 Flush

Student 14 Molly Moon

Student 15 The Silver Chair

Student 16 Never Trust a Dead Man

Student 17 Gregory and the Code of Claw

Student 18 Double Fudge

Student 19 Absent

Student 20 Dairy of a Whimpy Kid

Student 21 Double Fudge (was still pondering choice, please verify)

Student 22 Double Fudge (was stilling pondering choice, please verify)

Student 23 The Giver

Student 24 Diary of a Whimpy Kid

Student 25 Never Trust a Dead Man

Student 26 Known as Sheila the Great

Student 27 Birhsay Mystery (please see me with title and book level...thanks!)

Student 28 Arthur and the Comet Crisis

Student 29 Hoot

Student 30 Sounder

Student L. H.

Friday, September 18, 2009

Friday, September 18

Good questions to ask your child this weekend...

This is a 'gifted' group of individuals! Ask your child to demonstrate to you how they are able to 'see' through a group of dice. Hmm, how'd they do that trick?

Whose poster did you make a 'connection' with and what are they interested in doing that you are interested in doing?

What is a concave polygon?

While Dan, Arthur, and Ryan were crouched in the bath tub, attempting to protect themselves from the storm, what was occurring outside? What did they see when they finally looked up?

Enjoy the weekend!

Helpful and Interesting ABC's of 4th Grade

Helpful and Interesting ABC’s of 4th Grade!


Agendas - Students will be responsible for completing an agenda each day. In this agenda, students will highlight or write down any work they need to finish. Your child is responsible for sharing the agenda with you and asking you to sign it every day. MTB stands for ‘Make the Bed’ and they should respond to this query with ‘yes’ or ‘no’. You may suggest other tasks that your child may perform to transfer the idea of being a responsible citizen at school and at home. Students should also read at least 15 minutes per week night. You may make suggestions to alter this requirement; however, the idea is that this requirement will help them reach their AR trimester goal. The first trimester goal at the fourth grade is 9 AR points and for the test to count toward their total, they must pass with at least of minimum of 80% accuracy. A test that is completed with less than an 80%, will not count toward their accumulated total.

Blog - I have information and links on my blog (http://mrkrupafourthgrade.blogspot.com) or link to it from the district website. Be sure to check it, especially when the agenda says, ‘Blog Alert’. I try to put something on it everyday. If you don’t have internet access, let me know so we can send a copy home.

Conferences - We will be meeting two times this year for Parent-Teacher Conferences. Our first meeting is in October which gives you the opportunity to learn about how your child’s year has gotten started. I look forward to working closely with you to assure that we are doing our best to meet the interests and needs of your unique learner. Please check the conference schedule near my desk to verify your scheduled time slot.

Details that Make a Difference - If for any reason your child has a change in their routine at the end of the day, we are required to have a note from you or we will have to send them to their regular place/bus. If it’s a sudden change, please call the office or call me and talk directly to your child and myself. Our discipline policy allows for a ‘cooling off’ period and I provide the student with the opportunity to complete a ‘Write the Rule’ activity or complete a ‘Student Observation’ form which gives me a chance to discuss the situation with the student. Sometimes consequences need to be enforced immediately and warrant a parent phone call. I utilize a ‘ticket’ system which rewards and encourages good behavior. These tickets may occasionally be used as ‘fines’ for repeated inappropriate behavior. If late work becomes an issue, the fourth grade staff may provide “Choice Time’ activities that are additional learning opportunities for those that complete their work on time. Students that have late work will not be able to attend, as their time will be spent completing their work or contemplating their poor judgment. This year we will be utilizing a detention program to deter late work and inappropriate behavior. There will be a handout explaining this activity.

Exciting Extras - Field trips provide a wonderful opportunity for learning outside the walls of the classroom. You will hear more about these field trips as they approach. Students will also have the chance to participate in various lyceums and mini field trips around the school grounds throughout the year. Two of our scheduled field trip are to the Sartell Bowling Alley in December and the Minneapolis Children Theater in February.

Focus Fridays - All of our 2 hour late starts will be on Fridays this year. Each of these days will be a ‘Focus Friday’, where the entire school will have activities focused on a certain topic. The first 2 hour late start will be Friday, September 25th.

General Mills Box Tops - Remember to bring in all of those box tops, milk lids, soup labels, etc. you’ve been saving. Once again we’ll participate in these programs that donate to our school. The money from this program has helped fund many special events at Pleasantview. The Growing Healthy video will be shown in May. Parents will be given a opportunity to view this material before the students. It stresses the importance of good personal hygiene.

Handwriting - We will spend the first few months of school reviewing the individual letters and connections in cursive. After we have reviewed all letters, the use of cursive handwriting will be encouraged, with most assignments being required to be written in cursive during the months of February thru March.

Individuality - Each learner is special and unique in his/her own way. During the day we will strive to offer a variety of activities which will challenge and stretch each learner to his/her potential. Motivation to accept and respond to a challenge is something which must be supplied by the learner. We will be identifying our preferred Multiple Intelligences throughout the year.

Join Us for Lunch - Join us for lunch sometime when you are available. Our lunch time is 12:10- 12:30 each day. Late work is discuss in the detention policy handout

Keeping Track of Progress - There are several ways I’ll keep track of progress throughout the year. Progress reports will be sent home 3 times during the year, but watch for corrected assignments to come home too! You may want to have your child bring home their accordion folder, three-ring binder, or notebook on occasion to check their progress and view what we having been studying. Keep an eye on our blog, as many assignments and activities are featured in its pages.

Language Arts - Our language program coordinates reading, word study, and writing skills. Throughout the year students will learn about the 6 Trait approach to writing. A variety of reading materials will be used to further develop vocabulary and comprehension skills. There will be time each day for silent reading, this helps develop independent reading skills and allows the students to read something of interest to them and at their level. There will not be regular Friday spelling tests; however, misspelled words will be written in the student’s agendas for you to practice with them at home. We will also utilize audio books to develop the ability to mentally visualize a book, to experience fluency techniques, to improve comprehension, and to enjoy well written literature.

Mathematics - Our math will follow the Everyday Mathematics math curriculum. It allows for ‘different’ ways of solving problems. We expect all 4th graders to have mastered the basic facts by the end of the year! Refer to the Math Fact Requirement expectations in our child’s PIN folder and strive to improve your child’s accuracy and speed.


Night Of the Twisters - We began the year reading a very exciting and interesting novel. Your child will be taking their first Accelerated Reading test sometime next week. Please discuss the story with your child. I believe that communication between school and home is important for the success of this school year. Always encourage your child to be reading AR books to themselves or outloud and taking AR tests to improve their comprehension and fluency.

Other Teachers - During each school week, your child will work with specialists in the areas of Physical Education, Music, Art, Computer, and Media. We also do some activities and curriculum with the other classrooms teachers (Mrs. Arndt, Mrs. Burski, Mrs. Hopper, and Mrs. Kurowski).

Peanut Allergy - We do have students with peanut allergies in our school, so please be careful about which snacks you send to school. You can get a list of peanut safe snacks from the school website, or let us know if you need one.

Questions and Answers - Should you at any time have any questions about your child’s progress or any concerns you wish to discuss you may contact me by writing a note in the agenda or other paper, or telephoning Pleasantview Elementary School at 253-0506. I can also be reached by e-mail at david.krupa@isd47.org . If I don’t reply to an e-mail in 48 hours, please give me a call as we have some trouble with out of district e-mails. When e-mailing me, please put ‘SRR Student’ in the subject line to be sure it gets past our filter.

Reading - It is very important that students spend some time reading at home. Research has shown that this is one of the biggest contributors to success in reading. I expect them to set and met a reading contract goal each month.! They will be expected to turn in the record of their reading which will begin on September 15th and end on September 30th. This reading contract should be signed by you and be returned no later than Friday, September 18th. Their AR goal for this trimester is 9 AR points and most student easily meet or exceed this goal. However, there are those few exceptions. One expectation that a few students seem to forget is that for an AR test score to qualify as passed, a student must achieve a minimum of 80% accuracy. Any AR that does not meet the 80% accuracy rule, does not count toward the student accumulation of points. Often, a student that earns 70% on a test will think that the few points that are offered for taking this test will be added to their AR total. This is not true! Students must earn at least 80% on each AR test. I would love to have all my students meet this AR goal. The list of AR books can be accessed through the Pleasantview media link at www.isd47.org There is also a copy of the AR book list in the Media Center and in our classroom. We are very pleased to have a long list of AR books!

Snacks - We will have some time set aside for a snack each day between 9:40 and 10:10 AM. Students who wish to bring a snack for themselves should bring a small, nutritious snack.

Time to Complete Assignments - Homework assignments will usually be the result of work not completed during class time or a special project to be completed at home. I do assign monthly reading contracts, fluency practice activities, a weekly art project, an occasional Study Link, etc. Also, it seems that we are always writing a new story. If at any time there is a problem completing the assignment or a question arises, please feel free to contact me to discuss the matter. Late slips may be given for work that is not turned in on time or not completed. The personalized poster, ALL About Me, is due on Friday, September 18th. Keep an ‘eye’ on the agenda and our blog.

Unique - Each year of your child’s life is a time of exploration and experimentation. Please remember that your child’s year should be a journey and not a race. Your child will set his/her own pace. He or she may stumble and may even fall a time or two. It is through our combined encouragement, guidance, boundaries, and support that your child will achieve his/her greatest success. Please encourage your child to do their best and to accept consequences with the intent of making improvements. I do not take pleasure in reprimanding my students, but I do understand that lessons learned early in life through the use of consequences can help an individual avoid experiencing larger, more expensive, consequences in the future

Voice Mail - If I’m teaching or not in my classroom, the office will connect you to my voice mail. I will return the call as soon as I can call you back.

Weekly Book Check-Out - Our scheduled day for checking out books from the media center is
Day 4. I really encourage students to check out books to have for our silent reading time and for at home. Please remind your child that there is a monetary fine for not returning a book at the end of the year. Hopefully each child will continue to discover or expand their interest in reading this year!

eXtra Credit - Many opportunities will be given for the students to stretch above and beyond the required effort. I have incentives available for going that extra mile!!

You and Your Special Child - You are a very important teacher for your child. I look to you for any information you may share that will help me identify your child’s individual interests and learning needs. I look forward to working with both you and your child throughout our year together.

Zeroing in on Successes - During the year we will be celebrating the many good things about being part of 4th grade at Pleasantview Elementary!

Detention Letter

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Dear Parents/Guardians,

In an effort to continue to promote responsible, respectful, and self-efficient behavior in our students, we are initiating an after school detention. Our goal is to provide students with the opportunity to realize the importance of completing quality work in a timely manner and the significance of maintaining appropriate behavior in all situations.

Beginning on September 28th and continuing every week thereafter, students will be monitored during the school day for unfinished assignments and inappropriate behavior. Any student that does not have their work completed by Friday will have the weekend to complete it. Missing assignments will be written or stapled to their agenda. All assignments will be expected to be turned in by the following Monday. If an assignment is still missing on Monday, the student's parent/guardian will be notified by phone that their child will be attending detention from 2:15 -3:15 on Tuesday.

It will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian to arrange transportation home for their child. Students that cannot be picked up by 3:15 will need to make arrangements with our Kidstop Program.

It is our desire to have each and every 4th grade student appreciate the satisfaction of a quality job well done.

Sincerely,

Pleasantview Elementary
4th Grade Teachers
Mrs. Hopper, Ms. Kurowski, Mrs. Burski, Mrs. Arndt, and Mr. Krupa

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Parent / Guardian Signature________________________________

Student Signature


Phone number where you can be reached during the school day on a Monday.

_______-_______-__________

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Parent Information Night

All parents are invited to Parent Information Night tonight. Each grade level has a time for you to meet in your child's classroom to find out information regarding your child and their classroom.

Gr. 1 meets 6 - 6:30 pm
Gr. 2 meets 6:30 - 7 pm
Gr. 3 meets 7 - 7:30 pm
Gr. 4 meets 7:30 - 8 pm
Gr. 5 meets 8 - 8:30 pm

Please leave children at home as this is for parents only. We hope to see you there. Please beginning filling out your child's agenda and September notebook when you arrive... thanks!

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Wednesday, September 16th

Good questions to ask your child tonight...


Tell me about the ten deadliest tornadoes?

Where should I sign on your contract?

What would you do if the school's tornado alarm went off and you were not with your class?

What is an acute angle?

What is an obtuse angle?

What is a reflex angle?

What is a parallelogram?

List several examples of demonstrating citizenship at school? At home? In our community?

How may Krupa dollars have you earned?

When is your .Dot project due?

When does your Reading Contract need to be signed and turned in?

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Terrific Tuesday!!!

Questions to ask your child tonight.....


When is the .Dot PRoject due?

What is a .Dot project?

Did you show me your purple long vowel / short vowel worksheet? Did you have me sign it so you can earn two Krupa Dollars?

What were the results of your survery question?

Are you almost done with your 'All About Me' project? When is it due?

When is PIN? What time does it begin?

Will Mr. Krupa be making a copy of the reading contract for us to keep at home?

How many AR points do you need to earn this trimester?

Where can you find a list of the AR books that are available to you? Can you name at least three places?

Are you able to see a list of the AR books that you tested in the past?

What is the deadline for taking your first AR test?


Please let me know if your child is unable to answer any of these questions by placing a note in their agenda. If they were able to answer all of them, please relay that message as well. Way to go!

Good evening,

Mr. Krupa

Monday, September 14, 2009

Welcome Back and Happy Monday!!!

Questions to ask your child tonight...

Tell me the directions to the All About Me poster board?

What is the fundraiser all about and when is it due?

What is your graphing survey questions?

When is PIN?

What papers do I need to sign for you tonight?

What is a vertex?

Give me another name for angle DEM?

See you on Thursday night!

Friday, September 11, 2009

An Article on the Progress of Ground Zero

The Reconstruction at Ground Zero
by Vera H-C Chan

Eight years later, Ground Zero remains a construction zone.

The plans for the former site of the World Trade Center, brought down hijacked planes on Sept. 11, 2001, have taken time and much input along the way to unfold. The Freedom Tower's frame—just emerging above street level now—and the transit hub won't be finished in time for the 10th anniversary, two years away. Negotiations for three office towers planned for the east have entered arbitration, and the wrangling means no firm date at all.

When the Skyline Will Change
The majority of New Yorkers, though, remain skeptical, given the "snail's pace" of reconstruction, and families of 9/11 victims have declared the slow-going "outrageous."

Still, formal tributes to America's tragedies have historically taken a long time. The Oklahoma City National Memorial's dedication took five years, but the USS Arizona Memorial's formal commemoration of World War II vets emerged 20 years after Pearl Harbor.

For its part, the Port Authority, which oversees much of the reconstruction, asserts a "new spirit" of progress: The Record details what's planned on the site, including these deadlines:

Memorial (2011)
Vehicle security center (early 2012)
Museum (early 2013)
1,776-foot-tall Freedom Tower (mid 2013)
Transportation hub the size of Grand Central Station (late 2013)
Makeshift Tributes
As people await the grand vision to rise in lower Manhattan, Ground Zero tributes do exist in one form or another. Across the street from the construction site, a foundation has set up shop—literally—to show videos and sell souvenirs to fund-raise for the museum. Online there's Project Rebirth, which is tracking the rebuilding using lapsed photography. And while few can visit Hangar 17 at JFK, the NYT hosts a panorama of its contents...and the pieces of Ground Zero await a permanent home.

Below, a quick timeline of Ground Zero construction thus far.

Ground Zero Construction Timeline
2001: NYC employees clear makeshift tributes of flowers, pictures, and candles. The first memorial service for victims' families is held Oct. 28.
2002: Shrine artifacts from Ground Zero and throughout New York form a New York Historical Society exhibit. Ideas begin to float about how to mark the site, including a memorial tomb. That summer, six possible site designs are unveiled to the public, but about 4,000 gather at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center to ask for something "bolder." The process starts over again.
2003: Memorial or not, visitors pay homage at the crater. The contest comes down to two visions, and Daniel Libeskind's soaring glass spire is chosen. Another competition, this time for the World Trade Center memorial design, comes up with the reflecting pool. That winning design undergoes tinkering for months.

2005: Some politicians and 9/11 families protest the International Freedom Center, and a mediator has to be called in. On the fourth anniversary, other 9/11 relatives bemoan stalled progress.

2006: A search for a contractor to start the work finally begins, although some families of the dead sue to stop concrete from being poured over "sacred ground." Just as progress seems to happen (an impromptu steel cross created after the WTC collapse is approved), the mayor declares memorial costs too high. Fortunately, other projects proceed quickly.

2008: After getting angry reactions that a memorial wouldn't make a 10th anniversary deadline, the Port Authority vowed the waterfalls would make the date.

2009: A jumbo column juts out above street level. Delays aside, progress is now visible: Newsday documents the change in a photo gallery.

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Friday's Assignment - Due September 18th

Good morning!

On Friday, September 11th, your assignment will be posted below. It will be to create an ALL About Me poster.

This poster will have a big circle in the middle of it. It will have four sections around the circle. Your name will be written at the top of the poster in large bold letters. Each of the four section will be titled with bold letters. You may choose four entries from the following titles; Summer, Family, Goals, Hobbies, Great Memories, or Words That Describe Me. Each section will have at least one photograph or one drawing. The middle circle will be entitled, Favorites. In this area you will list your favorite things. This assignment will be due September 18th. Most of this assignment will be completed at home. Today, your task will be to create the outline of your poster and list many of your favorite items. Partially completed examples are shown below (we're experiencing technical difficulties, they will taped to the chalkboard on Friday). Please outline your poster in pencil before you use a marker. You may design the poster with as much creativity as you desire, but please follow the section topics as listed. Enjoy being creative!!!

Thursday, September 10th

Good afternoon,

Just a reminder that we would like forms returned by Friday, September 11th, especially the Snack and Juice forms. Thank you!

Good questions to ask your child tonight would be...

What was your favorite red letter day? Hint, hint... what do you have for homework?

What three items are you going to put in your bag?

List as many of the words (names) on today's spelling pretest?

List a few of the magazines that have donated to our classroom, so far?

What did you write on your oval? triangle? rectangle?

What's due next Tuesday?

When is book checkout?


Enjoy the evening,

Mr. Krupa

P.S. If possible, bring a snack and a water bottle. Also, wear light weight clothing.... whew, it's warm inside our building!

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Snack and Juice

Snack and Juice Forms are due on Friday. Things to ask your child tonight.... Who are Dan and Arthur? Where do they live? When are Snack / Juice forms due? What's a polygon? What color is your binder? Who is Jonas?


Phy ed. on Wednesday!!!! Wear your gym shoes!

Good night!

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Hello and welcome to our Blog Page!!!

It was an exciting first day!!! We filled out our Time Capsules, organized our agendas, completed a math pretest, collected our forms, and drew polygon pictures. Ask your child about our Reader's Theater!!!

Just a couple of reminders and events coming up...

Juice and Snack forms are due on Friday. Snack and Juice will begin being distributed on Monday , Sept. 14 to those students that have returned their sign up forms and payments.

Please bring a snack each day until the Snack and Juice programs officially begin.

We will be sharing President Obama's message to the students next Monday, September 14th at Jump Start. His remarks can be viewed at http://www.whitehouse.gov/mediaresources/ Click on 'President's remarks'.

Three Polygon Pictures are due next Tuesday.

Please sign your child's agenda, nightly.

On or about Friday, ask your child about MTB.

Thank you for filling out and returning all of those forms! I know it was a lengthy process, but very beneficial, so thank you!

I'll leave several of last year's posts on this blog so you can get an idea of how I use this technology.

Enjoy,

Mr. Krupa