Good questions to ask your child...

what are your spelling words for this week? Let's study them. Good luck!

Writing Stories - We will be working on six different stories this week and choosing one to complete on Thursday.

Please sign each of your child's six stories so they may earn 50 Krupa Dollars.

Please sign and return our contract on or before April 29th

Reading Contract
For April 26th - May 14th

I, _________________________ will read at home every day and will keep a log of my daily reading minutes in my agenda. My goal is to read ______________ (a minimum of 300 ) minutes for this contract period. My parents will check my reading minutes and sign my agenda at the end of every day. I will return it to school daily so my teacher can check it.

I understand that to be eligible for an end of the month reading award, I must read, sign, and comply with the terms of this contract. This month’s party is the AR Reward Party on May 28th. As of the writing of this contract, the party has not been planned. However, after speaking to Mrs. Euteneur, it sounds like it is going to be a school wide cinema event with popcorn and one other snack being provided.

I will need to read two / three Book Club Books (circle the number of books you intend to read) by May 14th and I will take an Accelerated Reading test for each book, complete the written response packet, and pass it with at least 80% accuracy by 12:50 PM on May 14th. I will also accumulate eleven AR points by May 14th . In addition, I will complete all of the tasks on the back page (grid) and get them initialized by a parent. I am currently reading the book, _____________________________________ and it is worth ______ AR points. My reading range is ___________-___________ and I currently have ___________ AR points for the third trimester.


Here is a quick list of the assignments that I need to complete to participate in the White Elephant Sale

300 Reading Minutes
Read_______Book Club books, complete the questionaire packet, and pass the AR test with 80% accuracy
Complete all tasks on the back page (grid)
All tasks are due on or before May 14 at 12:50 PM

________________________ _______________________
Student Signature Parent Signature
__________________
Teacher Signature
Please return this contract by April 29th, so I may photocopy it.

Good questions to ask your child...

let me see your Rush WRITTING Activities?

Good questions to ask your child...

Convert these fractions to decimals and percents.

Example:

4/5 = ____.80___ = ____80%_____


3/10 = _______ = _____%____


3/4 = _______ = ____%____


__/___ = ____.50___ = ____%_____


2/5 = _______ = _____%____

use a calculator

1 / 15 = _______ = _____%____


2/3 = _______ = ____%_____


Remember to turn in your pictures and/or picture money by Monday, April 26th

W.E.S. on Friday, April 23rd.... Congratulations!

AR Totals

AR totals/results will be given out on Wednesday. Please ask your child for his or her scores. Remember: 11 points is the goal.
Also, the Reading Contract is due on Thursday at 12:50.


Good questions to ask your child... what does congruent, perpendicular, and symmetrical mean?

Upcoming Events

Math MCA's April 20 and 21st
Contract Due April 22nd @ 12:50
PV Carnival April 30th
Spelling Parent Letter Due April 23rd
W.E.S. April 23rd
Field Day May 12th
If possible, please donate two dollars toward the
Fourth Grade PV Carnival Basket.. thank you!



Enjoy!

Remember to sign your child's Reading Contract Grid...the back page...thanks!

Spring Pictures have Arrived!!!

Please remember to return your child's Spring Pictures if you are choosing not to purchase them. Thanks!

April Reading Contract

Please remember to sign off on your child's spreadsheet as they complete each of the nine tasks. Several students were questioning if each 'cell' needed to be initialized and the answer is "yes"! No homework tonight as we have MCA testing again tomorrow!

MCA's

Reminders: Bring a snack and wear Storm colors on Tuesday and Wednesday. I'll provide gum and No. 2 pencils. Good luck on the MCA's!!! You have been well prepared!!!

Book Choices

Here is a list of the books that the students are currently reading... Happy Reading!!!

Student 1 -B.B. -Harry Potter and Frindle

Student 2 -A. B.- Nancy Drew and Frindle

Student 3 -T. C. Haunted Cabin Mystery

Student 4 - A. E. -Absent

Student 5 -K. F. - Home of the Brave - 3 points BL 3.5

Student 6 - J. F.- Orangutans

Student 7 -R. G. -The Mouse and the Motorcycle

Student 8 E. H. - Clementine

Student 9 -J. H.- The Bad Beginning

Student 10 -D. H. - Amber Brown

Student 11- J. K. - The Yellow Yacht

Student 12 -R. K. - Knights of the Lunch Table

Student 13 -L. K. - The Grim Grotto 8 Points

Student 14 -M. K.- Th Penderwicks

Student 15 - C. K. - Among the Hidden

Student 16 - R. L - Percy Jackson 76.5 points

Student 17 - B.M. Ramona the Pest

Student 18 - R. M. - Day of the Dragon King

Student 19 - N. M. - The Pest

Student 20 - J. O. S. - 1.6 pts. Lions at Lunchtime

Student 21 - J. P. - Get Rich Quick Club

Student 22 - A. R. - Zach's Lie 7 points BL 4.3

Student 23 - C. R. Absent

Student 24 B.S. - Swindle

Student 25 - A.S. - Artemis Fowl

Student 26 - C. S. - The Hour of the Olympic

Student 27 - L. S. - Remember Me

Student 28 - B. S. - The Magician's Boy

Student 29 - A. S. - One Man Band

Student 30 - A.S. - Nancy Drew

Good questions to ask your child...

when should you return your signed contract to get it photocopied? Answer: On or before Friday, April 9th


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Congratulations to Brinny and Jenny for being selected to represent us at the YAYA Convention!!!

Enjoy the Weekend!!!

There are no assignments for the Easter weekend! However, if the children are looking for something to do they may work on the 2003 Math Study Island objectives, as these will be on the next contract. Also, I'm handing out the AR scores on Thursday so the kids may keep track of their totals. Enjoy the holiday!!!


Here is an interesting quiz that you might enjoy taking over the extended weekend. Test your knowledge.


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