Thursday, December 22, 2011
Bowling, Bowling, Bowling, Roll On!
Was that a strike? I've got to see that again!
It's all in the follow through!
Oh ya... It was a very enjoyable holiday activity!!!
Mr. Krupa, just before he bowls, yet another strike! (Ya, right???!!!)
Now that's a real strike!!!
The whole gang!
Battle of the Books / Music Department
Good News! Due to the changes in MAPS testing, kids will have more time to read their Battle books....We need to move the Battle to January 24th...same times.
Gr 3 8 am
Gr 4 10:15
Gr 5 11:10
Please let your students know before they leave today if possible...Thanks!
Amy Burski
Elementary Enrichment Coach/
Integration Liaison Mississippi Heights Elementary
amy.burski@isd47.org
320-258-1307
Concert News from the Music Department
Please have the students make sure they:
-take their lyric sheets home today,
-practice concert songs to learn the words,
-they get extra credit if they memorize what they can, and
-don't let the dog or cat eat them.
Gr 3 8 am
Gr 4 10:15
Gr 5 11:10
Please let your students know before they leave today if possible...Thanks!
Amy Burski
Elementary Enrichment Coach/
Integration Liaison Mississippi Heights Elementary
amy.burski@isd47.org
320-258-1307
Concert News from the Music Department
Please have the students make sure they:
-take their lyric sheets home today,
-practice concert songs to learn the words,
-they get extra credit if they memorize what they can, and
-don't let the dog or cat eat them.
Holiday Fun - Optional
Holiday Practice – Due January 5th – You may complete as many or as few of the tasks as you would like to do. A parent must initialize all completed cells and each activity must be completed by January 5th. Please make every attempt to bring the completed tasks to school so your teacher can marvel at your creativity and accomplishments!
Create a story using the same plot as the book, ‘Please, Is A Good Word to Use’. Create a sloppy copy and have someone edit it. Then develop the final draft.
Initials___________
Three Krupa Dollars
Read a book to a child younger than yourself.
Initials___________
Five Krupa Dollars
Complete the Multiplication packet and have someone correct it. Correct any and all errors.
Initials___________
Five Krupa Dollars
Read an AR book that is leveled within your reading range and pass the AR test with at least an 70 % accuracy level on January 5th.
Five dollars per passed test.
Initials______________
Write a letter to Mr. Krupa and send it to him in the mail so he can receive it on or before December 31.
PO Box 595
Saint Joseph, MN 56374
Initials_________
Ten Krupa Dollars
Complete the Division packet and have someone correct it. Correct any and all errors.
Initials____________
Five Krupa Dollars
Play a card game with another person. Write down the general rules of the game on a piece of paper.
Initials___________
Two Krupa Dollars
Draw a picture that displays one of the best things you did over the holiday break. Bring the drawing to school to have it displayed. PS________
Initials_______________
One Krupa Dollar
Write a letter and send it to someone in your immediate family, a relative, a coach, or a neighbor thanking him or her for his or her kindness or thoughtfulness.
Initials____________
Five Krupa Dollars
Clean and organize your room or help shovel snow.
Initials___________
Five Krupa Dollars
Watch the local or national news and summarize in your own words a story that was reported in the half hour segment.
Initials__________
Three Krupa Dollars
Write a holiday story. Create a sloppy copy and have someone edit it. Then complete the final draft. Must be at least a minimum of seventy-five words.
Initials___________________
Five Krupa Dollars
Have a parent write a note to Mr. Krupa stating that you have finished making your invention and completed your log for our Inventors unit. PS_______ Return the note to Mr. Krupa by January 5th
Initials_________
Ten Krupa Dollars
Create a snow fort with at least two entries/exits. Create a flag to be placed on top of it. Either bring in the flag to show the class or take a picture of your fort with your flag on top of it and bring it to school on January 4th. Or e-mail it to Mr. Krupa.
Initials__________
Five Krupa Dollars
Build a snowman and a snowwoman outside. Measure the height of each snowperson and list it on a sheet of paper in metric and standard measurement.
Ex.
Meters and centimeters.
Feet and inches
Initials__________
Five Krupa Dollars
Take the fourth grade quiz at http://www.schoolfamily.com/grade-4-curriculum-quiz
Discover why you may have missed any of the ten questions and then retake the quiz until you earn a score of 100%. Search the website and find other things to do and learn.
Initials_________________
One Krupa Dollar
Create a story using the same plot as the book, ‘Please, Is A Good Word to Use’. Create a sloppy copy and have someone edit it. Then develop the final draft.
Initials___________
Three Krupa Dollars
Read a book to a child younger than yourself.
Initials___________
Five Krupa Dollars
Complete the Multiplication packet and have someone correct it. Correct any and all errors.
Initials___________
Five Krupa Dollars
Read an AR book that is leveled within your reading range and pass the AR test with at least an 70 % accuracy level on January 5th.
Five dollars per passed test.
Initials______________
Write a letter to Mr. Krupa and send it to him in the mail so he can receive it on or before December 31.
PO Box 595
Saint Joseph, MN 56374
Initials_________
Ten Krupa Dollars
Complete the Division packet and have someone correct it. Correct any and all errors.
Initials____________
Five Krupa Dollars
Play a card game with another person. Write down the general rules of the game on a piece of paper.
Initials___________
Two Krupa Dollars
Draw a picture that displays one of the best things you did over the holiday break. Bring the drawing to school to have it displayed. PS________
Initials_______________
One Krupa Dollar
Write a letter and send it to someone in your immediate family, a relative, a coach, or a neighbor thanking him or her for his or her kindness or thoughtfulness.
Initials____________
Five Krupa Dollars
Clean and organize your room or help shovel snow.
Initials___________
Five Krupa Dollars
Watch the local or national news and summarize in your own words a story that was reported in the half hour segment.
Initials__________
Three Krupa Dollars
Write a holiday story. Create a sloppy copy and have someone edit it. Then complete the final draft. Must be at least a minimum of seventy-five words.
Initials___________________
Five Krupa Dollars
Have a parent write a note to Mr. Krupa stating that you have finished making your invention and completed your log for our Inventors unit. PS_______ Return the note to Mr. Krupa by January 5th
Initials_________
Ten Krupa Dollars
Create a snow fort with at least two entries/exits. Create a flag to be placed on top of it. Either bring in the flag to show the class or take a picture of your fort with your flag on top of it and bring it to school on January 4th. Or e-mail it to Mr. Krupa.
Initials__________
Five Krupa Dollars
Build a snowman and a snowwoman outside. Measure the height of each snowperson and list it on a sheet of paper in metric and standard measurement.
Ex.
Meters and centimeters.
Feet and inches
Initials__________
Five Krupa Dollars
Take the fourth grade quiz at http://www.schoolfamily.com/grade-4-curriculum-quiz
Discover why you may have missed any of the ten questions and then retake the quiz until you earn a score of 100%. Search the website and find other things to do and learn.
Initials_________________
One Krupa Dollar
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Writing the Purpose and Improvement Paragraphs
Tomorrow, we will be spending some time discovering how to write a quality Purpose and Improvement paragraph. Below are two examples that we will analyze. Please feel to refer to these as you begin to write your paragraphs.
Purpose
The purpose of my (name of invention) is to help babies keep their blanket with them at all times. The two loops in the belt make it easy for babies to keep thier favorite blanket and sippy cup with them at all times. As you know, a baby can get very cranky if they don't have their security blanket nearby, so it's important to assist them in keeping this valuable item so close as possible. Also, by keeping the blanket off the floor it helps to prevent germs from getting on the blanket and in the sippy cup. In addition, the ( name of invention) keeps the sippy cup from getting stepped on or tripping someone. Your baby will be happier and healthier with the (name of invention)!
Improvement
My (name of invention) will improve the quality of life by helping a baby stay germ free and become more independent. The (name of invention) will provide the baby with comfort knowing the blanket is close by and within reach. Keeping the blanket off of the ground will keep parents from always having to pick up the blanket for their child. Keeping the blanket off the ground will prevent the spreaad of germs and will help keep the baby healthy. This will help the family save money as they will not need to visit the doctor's office so often. The holder for the sippy cup will also help prevent the spread of germs by preventing the baby from sharing their sippy cup with others. Every parent needs a (name of invention) and so does every daycare facility. Get yours today!
Purpose
The purpose of my (name of invention) is to help babies keep their blanket with them at all times. The two loops in the belt make it easy for babies to keep thier favorite blanket and sippy cup with them at all times. As you know, a baby can get very cranky if they don't have their security blanket nearby, so it's important to assist them in keeping this valuable item so close as possible. Also, by keeping the blanket off the floor it helps to prevent germs from getting on the blanket and in the sippy cup. In addition, the ( name of invention) keeps the sippy cup from getting stepped on or tripping someone. Your baby will be happier and healthier with the (name of invention)!
Improvement
My (name of invention) will improve the quality of life by helping a baby stay germ free and become more independent. The (name of invention) will provide the baby with comfort knowing the blanket is close by and within reach. Keeping the blanket off of the ground will keep parents from always having to pick up the blanket for their child. Keeping the blanket off the ground will prevent the spreaad of germs and will help keep the baby healthy. This will help the family save money as they will not need to visit the doctor's office so often. The holder for the sippy cup will also help prevent the spread of germs by preventing the baby from sharing their sippy cup with others. Every parent needs a (name of invention) and so does every daycare facility. Get yours today!
Looking Ahead - Outline for Invention Presentation
Invention Presentation
Presenting Date
Hi, my name is Luke Skywalker and the name of my invention is the Light Saber.
I. Read- Purpose Paragraph
II. Read-Improvement paragraph
III. Show us your invention and give us a demonstration
IV. Explain Display Board/pictures, etc.
V. Where would you sell this invention and for how much?
VI. Any questions?
Presenting Date
Hi, my name is Luke Skywalker and the name of my invention is the Light Saber.
I. Read- Purpose Paragraph
II. Read-Improvement paragraph
III. Show us your invention and give us a demonstration
IV. Explain Display Board/pictures, etc.
V. Where would you sell this invention and for how much?
VI. Any questions?
Don't forget....
...to bring a beverage and a treat on Thursday. Also, we'll be bowling from 10:00 - 11:10... 300!
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Homework for tonight...
...the contract is due tomorrow.... don't forget to get your RM's signed and return your signed contract. The BIG SALE is tomorrow, too! Please bring in your signed W.E.S. form.
Happy Holidays!!!
Happy Holidays!!!
Special Note from Mrs. Martin
Here is the grand total for Toys for Tots! $2,046.54 Wow!! Thank you to all of the classrooms for donating their crafts. I know teachers donated their personal funds to create crafts for their classrooms to create. This project would not have been as successful without your contributions!! This is is truly a school wide effort and it is appreciated. Thank you to all the classrooms for rearranging your schedules to come shop at the store. I know it was a crazy week:)
Special thanks goes out to:
~All of the families who donated crafts!
~Holly Anderst for helping put together and take apart the store.
~Lisa Popp for helping create the more complicated crafts. I know you put in more than a few hours with them.
~Colleen Mickelson for all of her hours sewing the cute head bands. They were a big seller!
~Fourth grade teachers for accomodating your schedules to fit the fourth graders into shifts to work the store.
~Ellen Fuller for making the huge check!!
~Sue Thering, the grandmother of a former PV student. Sue consistantly comes through with boxes and boxes of her fabulous crafts. Very much appreciated especially since she doesn't have grandchildren attending Pleasantview.
~
Special thanks goes out to:
~All of the families who donated crafts!
~Holly Anderst for helping put together and take apart the store.
~Lisa Popp for helping create the more complicated crafts. I know you put in more than a few hours with them.
~Colleen Mickelson for all of her hours sewing the cute head bands. They were a big seller!
~Fourth grade teachers for accomodating your schedules to fit the fourth graders into shifts to work the store.
~Ellen Fuller for making the huge check!!
~Sue Thering, the grandmother of a former PV student. Sue consistantly comes through with boxes and boxes of her fabulous crafts. Very much appreciated especially since she doesn't have grandchildren attending Pleasantview.
~
Monday, December 19, 2011
BIG REMINDER!!!
Due on Tuesday - Invention Proposal with parent signature.
Due on Wednesday- December Reading Contract along with your memorized poem, 240 reading minutes, and nine of the grid items on the back.
Due on Wednesday- December Reading Contract along with your memorized poem, 240 reading minutes, and nine of the grid items on the back.
These students have turned in their completed December Reading Contract
Emily, Shayna, Brandon, and Nathan V.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Missing Bowling Slips- Invention Timeline Form-
I don't want anyone to miss out on the bowling field trip. Please return your permission slip soon!
These students still need to return their bowling forms and money.
Student #'
0
24
These students need to turn in their parent signed Invention Timeline (yellow packet- last page)
Student #'s
2
4Turned in...good to invent!
6
7
9
10
12
20
21
These student need to turn in their report card envelope
Student #'s
2
12
21
These students still need to return their bowling forms and money.
Student #'
0
24
These students need to turn in their parent signed Invention Timeline (yellow packet- last page)
Student #'s
2
4Turned in...good to invent!
6
7
9
10
12
20
21
These student need to turn in their report card envelope
Student #'s
2
12
21
Puliminary Invention Ideas from our Classroom - Subject to Change, but needed by Tuesday
Please turn in your Invention Proposal sheet on or before Tuesday- We (Ms. D and I) can't wait to see your inventions!!!!
Kayla - absent
Aleya - Still thinking of an idea
Mady - Blanket Holder
Cole- Floor Cleaner
Autumn - Dog Collar with bells
Adam - Still thinking
Steven - Absent
Nathan H. - Ninjapult
Tyler - Still thinking
Neveah - Still thinking
Brandon - Mitten Dryer
Jeremiah - GoGo Holder
Emily - Nail Polish Holder
Kaitlyn K. - Still thinking
Phimphon - Still thinking
Brayden - Camera that takes a picture of yourself
Kierah- Fancy Earplug
Kaitlyn L. - Toy Pick Scooper
Ethan - Still thinking
Jeff - Water Bottle Holder
Sawyer - At Fermi Math
Shayna- Cap Keeper
Adelyn - Still thinking
Nathan V. - Automatic Pet Light
Brock - At Fermi Math
Frank - Hockey Tape (Cutter)
Kayla - absent
Aleya - Still thinking of an idea
Mady - Blanket Holder
Cole- Floor Cleaner
Autumn - Dog Collar with bells
Adam - Still thinking
Steven - Absent
Nathan H. - Ninjapult
Tyler - Still thinking
Neveah - Still thinking
Brandon - Mitten Dryer
Jeremiah - GoGo Holder
Emily - Nail Polish Holder
Kaitlyn K. - Still thinking
Phimphon - Still thinking
Brayden - Camera that takes a picture of yourself
Kierah- Fancy Earplug
Kaitlyn L. - Toy Pick Scooper
Ethan - Still thinking
Jeff - Water Bottle Holder
Sawyer - At Fermi Math
Shayna- Cap Keeper
Adelyn - Still thinking
Nathan V. - Automatic Pet Light
Brock - At Fermi Math
Frank - Hockey Tape (Cutter)
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Bowling Groups
The Fourth Graders will be taking a trip to the bowling alley on December 22nd. Permission Slips went home today! Here are the Bowling Groups:
1. Kayla, Jeremiah, Sawyer, Brandon, Kaitlyn L.
2. Phimphon, Adelyn, Aleya, Mady, Tyler
3. Nathan H., Ethan, Frank, Jeff, Adam
4. Autumn, Shayna, Nevaeh, Kaitlyn K., Emily
5. Nathan V., Brayden, Brock, Steven, Cole
1. Kayla, Jeremiah, Sawyer, Brandon, Kaitlyn L.
2. Phimphon, Adelyn, Aleya, Mady, Tyler
3. Nathan H., Ethan, Frank, Jeff, Adam
4. Autumn, Shayna, Nevaeh, Kaitlyn K., Emily
5. Nathan V., Brayden, Brock, Steven, Cole
Inventors Research
Students will be researching about an Inventor, tomorrow in the computer lab. The letter stands for the Inventor's first letter in their last name.
A- Autumn
B- Emily
C- Cole
D- Brayden
E- Jeremiah
F- Brock
G- Sawyer
H- Nathan H.
I- Kayla
J- Jeff
K- Aleya
L- Kaitlyn L,
M- Mady
N- Nevaeh
O- Kaitlyn K.
P- Steven
Q- Adam
R- Phimphon
S- Adelyn
T- Tyler
U- Ethan
V- Nathan V.
W- Frank
X- Brandon
Y- Shayna
Z- Kierah
A- Autumn
B- Emily
C- Cole
D- Brayden
E- Jeremiah
F- Brock
G- Sawyer
H- Nathan H.
I- Kayla
J- Jeff
K- Aleya
L- Kaitlyn L,
M- Mady
N- Nevaeh
O- Kaitlyn K.
P- Steven
Q- Adam
R- Phimphon
S- Adelyn
T- Tyler
U- Ethan
V- Nathan V.
W- Frank
X- Brandon
Y- Shayna
Z- Kierah
Current AR Status
Student #1 Blue Group - Hate That Cat - Current
Gulley's Travels- Current
My Life As a Book-finished 100%
Donavan's Word Jar-Finished 80%
Reading Range: 4.5-5.8
Student #2 Yellow Group
Katie Kazoo- Karate Katie
Nancy Drew- The Hunted Dollhouse
A to Z Mysteries- The Runaway Racehorse
Arthur and the Best Coach Ever
A to Z Mysteries- The Lucky Lottery- Finished
Reading Range: 3.6-4.5
Student #3 Red Double Fudge
Rules
Ramona Forever
Reading Range: 3.3-4.1
Student #4 Yellow Group Mystery of the TV Dog
Cam Jansen- The Valentine Baby Mystery
Cam Jansen- The Catnapping Mystery
Cam Jansen- The Mystery at the Haunted House
Reading Range: 3.2-4.2
Student # 5 BLue Group Dragon Slayer
Judy Blume - Otherwise Known As Shelia the Great
Horrible Harry and the Holidaze
Reading Range: 2.5-3.4
Student #6 Red Cowdog
The Warriors
Bridge to Terabitihia
Charlotte's Web
Reading Range: 3.6-4.8
Student #7 Red When Dinosaur's Came with Everything
Baby Mouse: Queen of the World
Reading Range: 1.4-2.0
Student # 8 Yellow Group Absent
Vacation Under the Volcano- Finished
Tigers At Twilight- Finished
Warriors Fire Stars Quest
Reading Range: 2.3-3.3
Student #9 Yellow Group Trumpet of the Swan
Jackie and Me
Mickey and Me
Reading Range: 3.8-4.7
Student #10 Red
The Amusement Park Mystery
Alien in the Classroom
Cam Jansen- The Scary Snake Mystery
Katie Kazoo- Camp Rules
Reading Range: 2.6-3.5
Student #11 Yellow -
Song Lee In Room 2B- Current
Red Signs From the Treetops- Didn't pass
Crazy like a Fox- 100%
Because your Daddy Loves you - 100%
Reading Range: 2.6 - 3.6
Student #12 Black- Blizzard On The Blue Moon
The Absent Author
Cam Jansen- The Mystery of the Television Dog
Day of the Dragon King
Dolphins at Daybreak
Dingoes at Dinnertime
Reading Range: 2.8-3.8
Student #13 Black Arthur's Classroom Fib
Some Dog
Arthur's Pet Business- Finished
Reading Range: 2.5-3.4
Student #14 Yellow - Absent
Frindle
Angels Birthday
Dog Watch
Reading Range:
Student #15 Black Group - Bone Ghost Circle - Current
Young Cam Jansen and the new girl mystery-Finished 50%
Chester's Masterpiece-Finished 80%
Bones and the Cupcake Mystery-Finished 80%
Flores Surprise! - Finished 60%
Reading Range: 2.5-3.1
Student #16 Black Current Mystery of the Stolen Baseball Card
Birthday Mystery Finished 100%
23 Ways to Mess up Valentine's Day- Finished 100%
Blue Bay Mystery
Lions at Lunchtime
Reading Range: 2.9-3.8
Student #17 Red Current - Angels Don't Know Karate
Haunted Hotel 100%
Talking T. Rex. - 100%
A to Z Mysteries: The Bald Bandit - Future
Reading Range: 3.4-4.9
Student #18 Current - Camp Out Mystery
Button up! Finished 100%
Cam Jansen- The Mystery of Flight 54
Judy Moody- Predicts the Future
Chimpanzees
Reading Range: 3.1-3.9
Student #19 Black I, Freddy- Current Battle of the Books
Trumpet of the Swan - 100%
Listen- Current
Reading Range: 3.8-4.6
Student # 20 Blue , Babymouse Rockstar
Tiger Can't Sleep- Finished
David's Drawings
Arthur's Halloween- Finished
Bear Feels Sick
Jack's Talent
Reading Range: 1.8-2.5
Student # 21 Blue 39 Clues
The 100th Day of School- Finished
About fish: a guide for children- Finished
Across the Stream- Finished
Young Cam Jansen and the New girl Mystery
Young Cam Jansen and the Lost Tooth
Reading Range: 1.2-2.5
Student #22 Black The Penderwicks- Current Battle of the Books
The Mystery of the Hidden Painting- 100%
The Brooklyn Nine-Future
Reading Range: 5.0-6.5
Student #23 Lion To Guard Us- Current
Yellow Color Me A Rhyme 80%
Night of the New Magicians- Future
The Great Shark Escape-Future
Romona Age 8-80%
The Chocolate Touch - 90%
Reading Range:4.0-5.3
Student #25 Blue Homework Machine
The Amazing Odorous Adventures of Stinky Dog
The Arrow over the Door
Extreme Stunt Dogs
How to Save your Tail
Reading Range: 4.0-5.4
Student #26 Current -Aliens For Breakfast
Binky Space Cat- 80%
Dogs Do Not Tell Jokes 100%
One-Handed Catch - Future
Reading Range: 3.4-4.2
Student #27 REd Clementine- Current - Battle of the Books
Never Trust a Dead Man- Future
Diary of a Whimpy Kid - 70%
Reading Range:5.0-6.2
Student #28 Black Dinosaur Bones
Arthur's Homework
My Lucky Day
All Aboard the Dinotrain
Nutik, the Wolf Pup
Reading Range: 2.1-2.8
Gulley's Travels- Current
My Life As a Book-finished 100%
Donavan's Word Jar-Finished 80%
Reading Range: 4.5-5.8
Student #2 Yellow Group
Katie Kazoo- Karate Katie
Nancy Drew- The Hunted Dollhouse
A to Z Mysteries- The Runaway Racehorse
Arthur and the Best Coach Ever
A to Z Mysteries- The Lucky Lottery- Finished
Reading Range: 3.6-4.5
Student #3 Red Double Fudge
Rules
Ramona Forever
Reading Range: 3.3-4.1
Student #4 Yellow Group Mystery of the TV Dog
Cam Jansen- The Valentine Baby Mystery
Cam Jansen- The Catnapping Mystery
Cam Jansen- The Mystery at the Haunted House
Reading Range: 3.2-4.2
Student # 5 BLue Group Dragon Slayer
Judy Blume - Otherwise Known As Shelia the Great
Horrible Harry and the Holidaze
Reading Range: 2.5-3.4
Student #6 Red Cowdog
The Warriors
Bridge to Terabitihia
Charlotte's Web
Reading Range: 3.6-4.8
Student #7 Red When Dinosaur's Came with Everything
Baby Mouse: Queen of the World
Reading Range: 1.4-2.0
Student # 8 Yellow Group Absent
Vacation Under the Volcano- Finished
Tigers At Twilight- Finished
Warriors Fire Stars Quest
Reading Range: 2.3-3.3
Student #9 Yellow Group Trumpet of the Swan
Jackie and Me
Mickey and Me
Reading Range: 3.8-4.7
Student #10 Red
The Amusement Park Mystery
Alien in the Classroom
Cam Jansen- The Scary Snake Mystery
Katie Kazoo- Camp Rules
Reading Range: 2.6-3.5
Student #11 Yellow -
Song Lee In Room 2B- Current
Red Signs From the Treetops- Didn't pass
Crazy like a Fox- 100%
Because your Daddy Loves you - 100%
Reading Range: 2.6 - 3.6
Student #12 Black- Blizzard On The Blue Moon
The Absent Author
Cam Jansen- The Mystery of the Television Dog
Day of the Dragon King
Dolphins at Daybreak
Dingoes at Dinnertime
Reading Range: 2.8-3.8
Student #13 Black Arthur's Classroom Fib
Some Dog
Arthur's Pet Business- Finished
Reading Range: 2.5-3.4
Student #14 Yellow - Absent
Frindle
Angels Birthday
Dog Watch
Reading Range:
Student #15 Black Group - Bone Ghost Circle - Current
Young Cam Jansen and the new girl mystery-Finished 50%
Chester's Masterpiece-Finished 80%
Bones and the Cupcake Mystery-Finished 80%
Flores Surprise! - Finished 60%
Reading Range: 2.5-3.1
Student #16 Black Current Mystery of the Stolen Baseball Card
Birthday Mystery Finished 100%
23 Ways to Mess up Valentine's Day- Finished 100%
Blue Bay Mystery
Lions at Lunchtime
Reading Range: 2.9-3.8
Student #17 Red Current - Angels Don't Know Karate
Haunted Hotel 100%
Talking T. Rex. - 100%
A to Z Mysteries: The Bald Bandit - Future
Reading Range: 3.4-4.9
Student #18 Current - Camp Out Mystery
Button up! Finished 100%
Cam Jansen- The Mystery of Flight 54
Judy Moody- Predicts the Future
Chimpanzees
Reading Range: 3.1-3.9
Student #19 Black I, Freddy- Current Battle of the Books
Trumpet of the Swan - 100%
Listen- Current
Reading Range: 3.8-4.6
Student # 20 Blue , Babymouse Rockstar
Tiger Can't Sleep- Finished
David's Drawings
Arthur's Halloween- Finished
Bear Feels Sick
Jack's Talent
Reading Range: 1.8-2.5
Student # 21 Blue 39 Clues
The 100th Day of School- Finished
About fish: a guide for children- Finished
Across the Stream- Finished
Young Cam Jansen and the New girl Mystery
Young Cam Jansen and the Lost Tooth
Reading Range: 1.2-2.5
Student #22 Black The Penderwicks- Current Battle of the Books
The Mystery of the Hidden Painting- 100%
The Brooklyn Nine-Future
Reading Range: 5.0-6.5
Student #23 Lion To Guard Us- Current
Yellow Color Me A Rhyme 80%
Night of the New Magicians- Future
The Great Shark Escape-Future
Romona Age 8-80%
The Chocolate Touch - 90%
Reading Range:4.0-5.3
Student #25 Blue Homework Machine
The Amazing Odorous Adventures of Stinky Dog
The Arrow over the Door
Extreme Stunt Dogs
How to Save your Tail
Reading Range: 4.0-5.4
Student #26 Current -Aliens For Breakfast
Binky Space Cat- 80%
Dogs Do Not Tell Jokes 100%
One-Handed Catch - Future
Reading Range: 3.4-4.2
Student #27 REd Clementine- Current - Battle of the Books
Never Trust a Dead Man- Future
Diary of a Whimpy Kid - 70%
Reading Range:5.0-6.2
Student #28 Black Dinosaur Bones
Arthur's Homework
My Lucky Day
All Aboard the Dinotrain
Nutik, the Wolf Pup
Reading Range: 2.1-2.8
Monday, December 12, 2011
Homework for tonight....
Finish you Bug List- Due Tuesday
Dear Parent Letter - Spelling- Due Thursday
Bulb Light Invention Packet- Due Wed.
Get Your Report Card Envelope signed and returned
Get your yellow Family Invention Directions packet signed and returned by Wed. for 20 Krupa Dollars
Did you see the lunar eclipse on Saturday???
Dear Parent Letter - Spelling- Due Thursday
Bulb Light Invention Packet- Due Wed.
Get Your Report Card Envelope signed and returned
Get your yellow Family Invention Directions packet signed and returned by Wed. for 20 Krupa Dollars
Did you see the lunar eclipse on Saturday???
Friday, December 9, 2011
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Homework for tonight...
Your pretests can be signed for two Krupa dollars.
Swimming at the high school on Friday... bring a swimming suit, hat, warm coat, and a towel.
Swimming at the high school on Friday... bring a swimming suit, hat, warm coat, and a towel.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Good questions to ask your child...
What is our School to Home Connection this month? (Answer: December can be a very busy month so we are writing down our bedtime and our wake up time. It has been suggested that a nine and ten year old need a minimum of 8 hours of sleep per night and that ten to eleven hours is highly encouraged. Please check to see that your child is writing down this data in their agenda and calculating how many hours of sleep they obtained each night. This task is also good for reviewing the concept of calculating time. For more info. on the improtance of getting a good nights rest, check out this website http://kidshealth.org/kid/talk/qa/sleep.html. or click on kidshealth.org under 'Favorite Websites' and type in 'sleep' under the search area. Also, view http://www.helpguide.org/life/sleeping.htm
Good Night!
Good Night!
Monday, December 5, 2011
December Contract - Enjoy Your Discoveries!!!
Reading Contract
for December 2011
I, ______________________________ will read at home everyday and will keep a log of my daily reading minutes in my agenda. My goal is to read ___________minutes (minimum 240 minutes) for the month of December.
My parent(s) will check my reading minutes and sign my agenda at the end of every day (recommended), week, or month. I will return my agenda to school daily so my teacher can check it. My reading minutes must be validated and verified, by the end of the contract date, with a parent signature to qualify as a completed contract.
I will need to attempt to earn at least two and a half Accelerated Reading (AR) points by 8 AM on December 21st. For the points to count toward a student’s AR accumulated total, the AR accuracy score on the AR test must be at least _______(minimum 60%, suggesting 70%). The AR goal for the second trimester is 12 points.
I will complete a minimum of nine of the twelve items listed within the grid on the back of this contract. The eight items printed in bold text are required activities. Also, I will need to memorize and share one winter poem with the class. This presentation may be done individually or with a partner. All the tasks written in this contract are to be completed by 8 AM on December 21st.
Finally, I understand that to be eligible for an end of the month White Elephant Sale on December 21st, I must read, sign, and comply with the terms of this contract. Again, all tasks need to be completed by 8 AM on December 21st.
_______________________________
Student Signature
_______________________________
Parent Signature
______________________________
Teacher Signature
Title of your first AR book_______________________________________________
Point Value_________ Book Level (must be within your reading range)_________
Title of your poem__________________________________________________
(to be chosen on Friday, December 9th in the computer lab
Note: Signed contracts are due back in school on or before December 8h, so Mr. Krupa can photocopy them and give the originals back to you.
for December 2011
I, ______________________________ will read at home everyday and will keep a log of my daily reading minutes in my agenda. My goal is to read ___________minutes (minimum 240 minutes) for the month of December.
My parent(s) will check my reading minutes and sign my agenda at the end of every day (recommended), week, or month. I will return my agenda to school daily so my teacher can check it. My reading minutes must be validated and verified, by the end of the contract date, with a parent signature to qualify as a completed contract.
I will need to attempt to earn at least two and a half Accelerated Reading (AR) points by 8 AM on December 21st. For the points to count toward a student’s AR accumulated total, the AR accuracy score on the AR test must be at least _______(minimum 60%, suggesting 70%). The AR goal for the second trimester is 12 points.
I will complete a minimum of nine of the twelve items listed within the grid on the back of this contract. The eight items printed in bold text are required activities. Also, I will need to memorize and share one winter poem with the class. This presentation may be done individually or with a partner. All the tasks written in this contract are to be completed by 8 AM on December 21st.
Finally, I understand that to be eligible for an end of the month White Elephant Sale on December 21st, I must read, sign, and comply with the terms of this contract. Again, all tasks need to be completed by 8 AM on December 21st.
_______________________________
Student Signature
_______________________________
Parent Signature
______________________________
Teacher Signature
Title of your first AR book_______________________________________________
Point Value_________ Book Level (must be within your reading range)_________
Title of your poem__________________________________________________
(to be chosen on Friday, December 9th in the computer lab
Note: Signed contracts are due back in school on or before December 8h, so Mr. Krupa can photocopy them and give the originals back to you.
Welcome to the New Trimester - AR Goal Points for the Second Trimester
Student #1 Blue Group - My Life As a Book
Donavan's Word Jar-Finished
Every Soul a Star
Reading Range: 4.5-5.8
Student #2 Yellow Group
Katie Kazoo- Karate Katie
Nancy Drew- The Hunted Dollhouse
A to Z Mysteries- The Runaway Racehorse
Arthur and the Best Coach Ever
A to Z Mysteries- The Lucky Lottery- Finished
Reading Range: 3.6-4.5
Student #3 Red Double Fudge
Rules
Ramona Forever
Reading Range: 3.3-4.1
Student #4 Yellow Group Mystery of the TV Dog
Cam Jansen- The Valentine Baby Mystery
Cam Jansen- The Catnapping Mystery
Cam Jansen- The Mystery at the Haunted House
Reading Range: 3.2-4.2
Student # 5 BLue Group Dragon Slayer
Judy Blume - Otherwise Known As Shelia the Great
Horrible Harry and the Holidaze
Reading Range: 2.5-3.4
Student #6 Red Cowdog
The Warriors
Bridge to Terabitihia
Charlotte's Web
Reading Range: 3.6-4.8
Student #7 Red When Dinosaur's Came with Everything
Baby Mouse: Queen of the World
Reading Range: 1.4-2.0
Student # 8 Yellow Group Absent
Vacation Under the Volcano- Finished
Tigers At Twilight- Finished
Warriors Fire Stars Quest
Reading Range: 2.3-3.3
Student #9 Yellow Group Trumpet of the Swan
Jackie and Me
Mickey and Me
Reading Range: 3.8-4.7
Student #10 Red
The Amusement Park Mystery
Alien in the Classroom
Cam Jansen- The Scary Snake Mystery
Katie Kazoo- Camp Rules
Reading Range: 2.6-3.5
Student #11 Yellow - Red Signs From the Treetops
The Magic Hat - Finished
Crazy like a Fox- Finished
Because your Daddy Loves you - Finished
Reading Range: 2.6 - 3.4
Student #12 Black- Blizzard On The Blue Moon
The Absent Author
Cam Jansen- The Mystery of the Television Dog
Day of the Dragon King
Dolphins at Daybreak
Dingoes at Dinnertime
Reading Range: 2.8-3.8
Student #13 Black Arthur's Classroom Fib
Some Dog
Arthur's Pet Business- Finished
Reading Range: 2.5-3.4
Student #14 Yellow - Absent
Frindle
Angels Birthday
Dog Watch
Reading Range:
Student #15 Black Group - Bones
Young Cam Jansen and the new girl mystery-Finished
Chester's Masterpiece-Finished
Bones and the cupcake mystery-Finished
But excuse me that is my book Froggy's Best Babysitter
Reading Range: 2.5-3.1
Student #16 Black Birthday Mystery
23 Ways to Mess up Valentine's Day- Finished
Blue Bay Mystery
Lions at Lunchtime
Reading Range: 2.9-3.8
Student #17 Red The Kidnapped King
A to Z Mysteries: The Bald Bandit
Reading Range: 3.4-4.9
Student #18 Absent
Button up!- Wrinkled Rhymes
The Camp-Out Mystery
Cam Jansen- The Mystery of Flight 54
Judy Moody- Predicts the Future
Chimpanzees
Reading Range: 3.1-3.9
Student #19 Black I, Freddy
Judy Blume - Superfudge
Listen
Reading Range: 3.8-4.6
Student # 20 Blue , Babymouse Rockstar
Tiger Can't Sleep- Finished
David's Drawings
Arthur's Halloween- Finished
Bear Feels Sick
Jack's Talent
Reading Range: 1.8-2.5
Student # 21 Blue 39 Clues
The 100th Day of School- Finished
About fish: a guide for children- Finished
Across the Stream- Finished
Young Cam Jansen and the New girl Mystery
Young Cam Jansen and the Lost Tooth
Reading Range: 1.2-2.5
Student #22 Black The Penderwicks
The Candy Factory Mystery- Finished
The Brooklyn Nine
Reading Range: 5.0-6.5
Student #23 Yellow Color Me A Rhyme
Night of the New Magicians
The Great Shark Escape
Romona Age 8
Reading Range:4.0-5.3
Student #25 Blue Homework Machine
The Amazing Odorous Adventures of Stinky Dog
The Arrow over the Door
Extreme Stunt Dogs
How to Save your Tail
Reading Range: 4.0-5.4
Student #26 Blue Space Cat
Dogs Do Not Tell Jokes
One-Handed Catch
Reading Range: 3.4-4.2
Student #27 REd
Never Trust a Dead Man
Reading Range:5.0-6.2
Student #28 Black Dinosaur Bones
Arthur's Homework
My Lucky Day
All Aboard the Dinotrain
Nutik, the Wolf Pup
Reading Range: 2.1-2.8
Donavan's Word Jar-Finished
Every Soul a Star
Reading Range: 4.5-5.8
Student #2 Yellow Group
Katie Kazoo- Karate Katie
Nancy Drew- The Hunted Dollhouse
A to Z Mysteries- The Runaway Racehorse
Arthur and the Best Coach Ever
A to Z Mysteries- The Lucky Lottery- Finished
Reading Range: 3.6-4.5
Student #3 Red Double Fudge
Rules
Ramona Forever
Reading Range: 3.3-4.1
Student #4 Yellow Group Mystery of the TV Dog
Cam Jansen- The Valentine Baby Mystery
Cam Jansen- The Catnapping Mystery
Cam Jansen- The Mystery at the Haunted House
Reading Range: 3.2-4.2
Student # 5 BLue Group Dragon Slayer
Judy Blume - Otherwise Known As Shelia the Great
Horrible Harry and the Holidaze
Reading Range: 2.5-3.4
Student #6 Red Cowdog
The Warriors
Bridge to Terabitihia
Charlotte's Web
Reading Range: 3.6-4.8
Student #7 Red When Dinosaur's Came with Everything
Baby Mouse: Queen of the World
Reading Range: 1.4-2.0
Student # 8 Yellow Group Absent
Vacation Under the Volcano- Finished
Tigers At Twilight- Finished
Warriors Fire Stars Quest
Reading Range: 2.3-3.3
Student #9 Yellow Group Trumpet of the Swan
Jackie and Me
Mickey and Me
Reading Range: 3.8-4.7
Student #10 Red
The Amusement Park Mystery
Alien in the Classroom
Cam Jansen- The Scary Snake Mystery
Katie Kazoo- Camp Rules
Reading Range: 2.6-3.5
Student #11 Yellow - Red Signs From the Treetops
The Magic Hat - Finished
Crazy like a Fox- Finished
Because your Daddy Loves you - Finished
Reading Range: 2.6 - 3.4
Student #12 Black- Blizzard On The Blue Moon
The Absent Author
Cam Jansen- The Mystery of the Television Dog
Day of the Dragon King
Dolphins at Daybreak
Dingoes at Dinnertime
Reading Range: 2.8-3.8
Student #13 Black Arthur's Classroom Fib
Some Dog
Arthur's Pet Business- Finished
Reading Range: 2.5-3.4
Student #14 Yellow - Absent
Frindle
Angels Birthday
Dog Watch
Reading Range:
Student #15 Black Group - Bones
Young Cam Jansen and the new girl mystery-Finished
Chester's Masterpiece-Finished
Bones and the cupcake mystery-Finished
But excuse me that is my book Froggy's Best Babysitter
Reading Range: 2.5-3.1
Student #16 Black Birthday Mystery
23 Ways to Mess up Valentine's Day- Finished
Blue Bay Mystery
Lions at Lunchtime
Reading Range: 2.9-3.8
Student #17 Red The Kidnapped King
A to Z Mysteries: The Bald Bandit
Reading Range: 3.4-4.9
Student #18 Absent
Button up!- Wrinkled Rhymes
The Camp-Out Mystery
Cam Jansen- The Mystery of Flight 54
Judy Moody- Predicts the Future
Chimpanzees
Reading Range: 3.1-3.9
Student #19 Black I, Freddy
Judy Blume - Superfudge
Listen
Reading Range: 3.8-4.6
Student # 20 Blue , Babymouse Rockstar
Tiger Can't Sleep- Finished
David's Drawings
Arthur's Halloween- Finished
Bear Feels Sick
Jack's Talent
Reading Range: 1.8-2.5
Student # 21 Blue 39 Clues
The 100th Day of School- Finished
About fish: a guide for children- Finished
Across the Stream- Finished
Young Cam Jansen and the New girl Mystery
Young Cam Jansen and the Lost Tooth
Reading Range: 1.2-2.5
Student #22 Black The Penderwicks
The Candy Factory Mystery- Finished
The Brooklyn Nine
Reading Range: 5.0-6.5
Student #23 Yellow Color Me A Rhyme
Night of the New Magicians
The Great Shark Escape
Romona Age 8
Reading Range:4.0-5.3
Student #25 Blue Homework Machine
The Amazing Odorous Adventures of Stinky Dog
The Arrow over the Door
Extreme Stunt Dogs
How to Save your Tail
Reading Range: 4.0-5.4
Student #26 Blue Space Cat
Dogs Do Not Tell Jokes
One-Handed Catch
Reading Range: 3.4-4.2
Student #27 REd
Never Trust a Dead Man
Reading Range:5.0-6.2
Student #28 Black Dinosaur Bones
Arthur's Homework
My Lucky Day
All Aboard the Dinotrain
Nutik, the Wolf Pup
Reading Range: 2.1-2.8
Saturday, December 3, 2011
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