Welcome Back!

Remember to have your Purpose and Improvement paragraphs ready for typing on January 3rd.  Our fingers will be tired.  If you typed it at home, you'll still need to type a copy at school to save in your folder.

Homework for tonight

Invention Purpose and Improvement Rough draft copy written in Invention Log
Bowling Permission slip and money was due today.

Homework

Math 5.
Inventor's Log- Pages 2-6  - Signatures needed
Get paragraph examples packet signed for ten StarBucks
Permission Slip for bowling
Notebook test on Wednesday

Purpose and Improvement Paragraph Tips and Examples

This week, we will be spending some time discovering how to write a quality Purpose and Improvement paragraph. Below are some tips and two examples that we will analyze. Please feel to refer to these as you begin to write your paragraphs.

DISPLAY BOARD INFO.

Here are a few tips on how to write the paragraphs for your display board - 

‘Purpose’ paragraph:

The first sentence should say The purpose of my invention is.....

Explain why you chose to invent this item.  Make sure you are very clear and list the reasons why you made this.  This paragraph should be at least 5 sentences, if not more, to make sure you explain what the purpose is of you invention.

‘Improvement to quality of life’ paragraph:

The first sentence should say My (name of invention) will improve the quality of life by.....

The rest of the sentences should include specific examples of how it makes peoples’ lives better and easier.  This paragraph should be at least 5 sentences long, if not more, to make sure you include how it improves the quality of life of all types of people.

‘How it works’ paragraph:

The first sentence should say My (name of invention) works like this....

Then go on to explain how your invention works and what it does.  Be very descriptive and give details.  Imagine that you are explaining this to a young person  so you will need to be very clear in your description.  This paragraph should be at least 5 sentences, if not more, to thoroughly explain how your invention works.

Examples:

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 their 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 spread 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!

Timeline

for the

Inventors’ Congress Project

November/ December 2012 – Introduce Inventors’ Congress during science classes. Students begin to generate ideas for creating an invention. 

Week of December 10th- Invention Logs are discussed and sent home.  

December 17^th – Students turn in their Invention Plan/Proposal and share it with their classmates. Invention Logs are passed out and students begin working on them. 

December 18^th –Students begin rough draft of their Purpose paragraph. Parents edit rough draft. 

December 20^th – Students begin rough draft of their Improvement paragraph. Parents edit rough draft.

December 21^st – Students begin creating their invention at home and complete it over the break (students may type paragraphs at home). 

January 2^nd- Students return ready to type up the final draft of their Purpose and Improvement paragraphs.

January 4th- Students begin rough draft of their “How It Works” paragraph. Parents edit rough draft.  

January 7^th – Students type final draft of “How It Works” paragraph. 

January 8^th- Students begin “assembling” their display boards at home. 

January 11th- Students finish answering all the questions in the Inventors’ Log 

January 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, and 24^th– Students submit and present their Inventions, Logs, and display boards to the class based on sign up schedule

January 25^th – Inventors’ Congress in the PV gym.

Invention Proposal Due Monday

ALERT! ALERT! ALERT! In Science: Our Invention Proposal forms are due on Monday.  Please check the list below to see if your child has returned their signed (PS) form.  If "confirmed" is written after their name and the name of their invention, then I have received their Invention Proposal and they are ready to begin working on their paragraphs. FORMS MUST BE RETURNED TO ATTEND THE BOWLING EVENT ON DECEMBER 21ST.

Mr. Krupa's Class

Nicole A- Puzzle Finding Magnets (confirmed)

Emma A- Magnetabolt (confirmed)  

Michael A- Pop-O-Keeper 200 (confirmed)

Hanna B- Pillow Holder For IPods- changed mind

Elizabeth C- Lightbulb Stick (confirmed)

Destiny C- Hair Accessory Holder (confirmed)

Nathan C- Desk Buddy (confiemed)

Jack E-Jackhammer (confirmed)

Alexis F- Magnet Hand (confirmed)

Gage F- Ice Fishing Rod Holder (confirmed)

Nassan H- In-Home Garbage Compactor (confirmed)

Caylyn H- Art Supply Organizer (confirmed)

Emma J - Cleaning Hockey Set (confirmed)

Carter K- (Confirmed)

Alysa K- G.S.S. (confirmed)

Ashley K- Fancy Prancy (confirmed)

Abigail K- Pet Food Holder/Dispenser (confirmed)

Ali K- Jewelry Organizer (confirmed)

Mathew K -Velco Belt (confirmed)

Lillian K- The Helpful Holder Bottle Buddy (confirmed)

Derek - Th Walk N Scrub (confirmed)

Landon -Shinny Stick Holder (confirmed)

Brody M- Desk Organizer (confirmed)

Bode M- Flying Car (confirmed)

Jasmine M- Pretend -A -Fetch(confirmed)

Alexis M- Ponytail Holder (confirmed)

Madeline N- Doll Organizer (confirmed)

Cameron N- Portable Pencil Holder (confirmed)

Mason Novitzki- Fishing Lure Organizer (Confirmed)

Jaiden P- Christmas Tree Water Funnel(confirmed)

Brianna P- (Confirmed) 

Aaron R-(Confirmed)

Henry S- Visor Lense (confirmed)

McKenzie S-(Confirmed)

Noah T-Sister Proof Lock (confirmed)

David S-

Mrs. Bakke's Class

Zoey-Daily Five Pencil Organizer (confirmed)
Alex-The Self-Propelled Wagon (confirmed)
Maya-The Homework Reminder (confirmed)
Annabelle- Jewelry Organizer (confirmed)

Abigail-  The Book Organizer(confirmed)

Anastacia- Automatic Dog Feeder(confirmed)

Brent - Save the Floor (confirmed)

Connor - The Ultra Cone (confirmed)

Carter- ShowerBottle (confirmed)

Shyrah- Jewelry and Accessory Hanger(confirmed)

Natalie - Chutes and Ladders Chore Board (confirmed)

Lily - Dessert Taco(confirmed)

Bethany - Jewlery Hanger (confirmed)

Craig - The Drink Cap (confirmed)

Joey - Raz-A-Mataz Reader(confirmed)

Zach-The Game Holder(confirmed)

Kendra-Pencil and Pen Holder(confirmed)

Anna-Desk Organizer (confirmed)

Blake-Sports Holder (confirmed)

Ryan-Recycle Sorter (confirmed)

Tessa-I-C Me Cell Phone (confirmed)

Ethan-The Fishing Holder(confirmed)

Austin-The Ice Crutch (confirmed)

Nicholas-The Triple Jig(confirmed)

Callie-The Backseat Organizer (confirmed)

Brooke-The Bathroom Buddy(confirmed)

Aaron-The Helping Chair(confirmed)

Justin-The Clip attachment for your desk (confirmed)

Emily-The Nail Polish Holder(confirmed)

Morgan- Book Holder(confirmed)

Val-The Spinning Thunder(confirmed)

Isaac-The Super Hand Snow Scoop (confirmed)

Matthew-Spring Shoes(confirmed)

Jayla- The D.O.G. Locator(confirmed)

Sydnee-The New and Improved Hammer (confirmed)

Ashley-My Awesome Space Saver(confirmed)

Mrs. Lund's Class

Kade P - 
Ashton B - 
Alexis M.   Glass Holder (confirmed)
Kevin -
Miaya S. (confirmed)
Abel C. (Confirmed)

Ella-Pencil Keeper (Confirmed)

Maria - Doll Holder (Confirmed)

Brynn - Remote Holder (confirmed)

Nathan - Stick and Puck Holder (Confirmed)

Samantha - Mathematic Advent Calendar(Confirmed)

Mia T. Headband Holder (confirmed)

Drew - Text Book Catcher (Confirmed)

Shelby- Aquirium Cleaner (Confirmed)

Dylan - The Puck Stopper (confirmed)

Alexis- A Ball Springer (confirmed)

Ashley - Pencil Holder (confirmed)

Aaron - Massaging Pencil (confirmed)

Austin - Cushion for Pencil or pen (Confirmed)

Jaide D. Bag on Wheels (confirmed)

Josh - The Tub-O-Matic (Confirmed)

Kaden  T. - Lego Sorter (Confirmed)

Katrina- Dog Picker Upper (confirmed)

Caleb - Logo Sorter (Confirmed)

Karl - Christmas Tree Star Placer (confirmed)

Lauren - Police Car Device (confirmed)

Allison - Pencil Pocket (confirmed)

Anna - Angry Bird Holder (confirmed)

Myeesa - Dog Steak Food (confirmed)

Devin - Clean -A- Litter Box (Confirmed)

Hailey - Crazy Closet Cleaner (Confirmed)

Kody Double Sided Toothbrush(confirmed)

McKenzie - Kitten Divided Bowl Feeder (Confirmed)

Mia S. Barbie Doll House (confirmed)

Jayden R. Dog Feeder Tube(confirmed)

Matthew C. - Snap Its (Confirmed)

Andrew K.  Bike Holder (confirmed)

FYI

This morning our district fiber to the internet, MHES,  PV and Hillside was severed in an accident over by the Middle School. They are fixing the power lines that are now on the ground.  Charter is waiting for the power company to give them the all safe before they can look at the damage to the fiber.  They are hopeful to have the repair completed sometime late tonight.  I am hoping to have our internet and buildings back on line and ready to go in the morning.

Thanks

Scott McCabe

Network Manager

1835 Osauka Rd NE

Sauk Rapids MN 56379

320-258-1900

Reminder...Alert! Alert! Alert!

The Invention Proposal is due on Monday...please talk it over with your child and return it signed....THANKS!!!


E-mail is still down at PV...if you need to contact the school please call rather than e-mail.

Homework for tonight...

Bring/wear items for 12-12-12 event
Math 4.7
Optional - PS $5 for signed and completed Invent A Holiday / Gum Design project
Reading Log
Signed Invention Proposal due Monday December 17th- You are not committed to the invention listed below. I will confirmed your idea when you return your signed Invention Proposal form. See 12 - 9 entry below.
Bowling Permission form
Be sure to keep an eye on your Invention Parent Packet for deadlines.
Return sign report card envelope

Optional - bring money for Toys For Tots store




http://www.coolmath4kids.com/                Thanks, Cameron!

Homework for December 10th...

Math Wks.
Report cards were sent home today.. please sign and return just the envelope.  
Included in the report card envelope was a bowling permission slip and the Invention Proposal.  Please sign and return both. Thanks!

Invention Ideas - so far

Mr. Krupa's Class


Nicole A- Puzzle Finding Magnets (confirmed)

Emma A- Fake Basketball Spinner

Michael A- Pop-O-Keeper 200 (confirmed)

Hanna B- Jewlery Box Spinner Cone (confirmed)

Elizabeth C- Lightbulb Stick

Destiny C- Hair Accessory Holder (confirmed)

Nathan C- Desk Buddy

Jack E- Not sure yet

Alexis F- Magnet Hand (confirmed)

Gage F- Super Soaker

Nassan H- Can Crusher

Caylyn H- Art Supply Organizer (confirmed)

Emma J - Cleaning Hockey Set (confirmed)

Carter K- Shoe Springs

Alysa K- not sure yet

Ashley K- Pet Cage on Wheels

Abigail K- Pet Food Holder/Dispenser

Ali K- Jewelry Organizer (confirmed)

Mathew K -Velco Belt (confirmed)

Lillian K- The Helpful Holder Bottle Buddy (confirmed)

Derek - Cat Toy

Landon -Shini Stick Holder (confirmed)

Brody M- 

Bode M- 

Jasmine M- Pretend -A -Fetch(confirmed)

Alexis M- Ponytail Holder (confirmed)

Madeline N- Barbie Clothes Holder

Cameron N- Portable Pencil Holder

Mason Novitzki- Human Walker

Jaiden P- Christmas Tree Water Funnel(confirmed)

Brianna P- The Cloud (confirmed)

Aaron R- Not sure yet

Henry S- Visor Lense

David S- Need to interview

McKenzie S-not sure yet

Noah T-not sure yet






Mrs. Bakke's Class

Abigail-  The Book Organizer(confirmed)
Anastacia- Automatic Dog Feeder(confirmed)
Brent - Baby Chair Protector(confirmed)
Connor - Ultra Cone
Carter- ShowerBottle(confirmed)
Shyrah- Jewelry & Accessory Hanger(confirmed)
Natalie - Chore Chart
Lily - The Dessert Taco(confirmed)
Bethany - Jewlery Box Hanger
Craig - The Drink Hat
Joey - Raz-A-Mataz Reader(confirmed)




Zach-The Game Holder(confirmed)

Kendra-Pencil & Pen Holder(confirmed)
Maya-The Homework Reminder
Anna-still thinking
Blake-still thinking
Annabelle-still thinking
Ryan-still thinking
Zoey-still thinking
Tessa-still thinking
Ethan-The Fishing Holder(confirmed)
Austin-still thinking-(Pen Holder)
Nicholas-The Triple Jig(confirmed)
Callie-The Backseat Organizer
Brooke-The Bathroom Buddy(confirmed)
Aaron-The Helping Chair(confirmed)
Justin-The Clip attachment for you Desk
Emily-The Nail Polish Holder(confirmed)
Alex-The Self-Propelled Wagon
Morgan-The Book Holder(confirmed)
Val-The Spinning Thunder(confirmed)
Isaac-Still Thinking
Matthew-Spring Shoes(confirmed)
Jayla- The D.O.G.locater(confirmed)
Sydnee-?
Ashley-My Awesome Space Saver(confirmed)






Mrs. Lund's Class

Ella- talked with mom
Kevin- Not sure yet
Maria - Not sure yet
Abel - Bee Catcher
Brynn - Remote Holder (confirmed)
Nathan - Not sure yet
Samantha - Mathematic Advent Calendar
Mia T. Headband Holder (confirmed)
Ashton - 
Drew - Text Book Catcher
Shelby- Aquirium Cleaner
Dylan - The Puck Stopper (confirmed)
Alexis- A ball Springer
Ashley - Pencil Holder (confirmed)
Aaron - Massaging Pencil (confirmed)
Austin - Cushion for Pencil or pen
Jaide D. Bag on Wheels (confirmed)
Josh - Pool/ Bathtub Play Toy
Kaden - Snowball Maker
Katrina- Dog Picker Upper (confirmed)
Caleb - Logo Sorter
Karl - Christmas Tree Star Placer (confirmed)
Lauren - Police Car Device (confirmed)
Allison - Pencil Pocket (confirmed)
Anna - Angry Bird Holder (confirmed)
Myeesa - Dog Steak Food (confirmed)
Devin - Clean -A- Litter Box
Hailey - 
Kody Double Sided Toothbrush(confirmed)
McKenzie - Kitten Divided Bowl Feeder
Mia S. Barbie Doll House
Jayden R. Dog Feeder Tube(confirmed)
Matthew C. -
Kaden P.Cat Keeper
Andrew K.  Bike Holder (confirmed)

Next Week

In Grammar, we will be learning that a singular possessive noun shows ownership by one person or thing and that a plural possessive noun shows ownership by more than one person or thing.  In Science class, we are quickly approaching our first deadline, committing to the Invention Proposal. If you look at the copy of the Invention Parent Packet that your child brought home, you'll notice that the proposal is due on December 17th.  The Invention Proposal form will be sent home on Wednesday, December 12th. Be watching for it!

• Reading:  The main skills we will be working on in reading this week include fact and opinion, making predictions and using common suffixes to determine the meanings of words.  A new reading log went home today and will be due next Friday.  Please be sure you are also checking your student's AR progress weekly on their tracking sheet in their agendas.  If you have any questions about your child's goal, book choices or reading level please let me know.

• Math:  We will be finishing Unit 4 this week.  Monday, we will identify attributes, names and perimeter of regular and irregular polygons.  Tuesday, we will work on transformations.  Students will rotate, translate and reflect figures.  Students will be given a homework assignment with time to work on it during class on Monday and Tuesday.  We will spend Wednesday and Thursday reviewing and take the test on Friday.

Parent Permission that will be sent home on Monday

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    December 10, 2012

Dear Parent/ Guardian:

As a culminating activity to the bowling unit in our Physical Education classes, we will be traveling to Sartell Great River Bowling Lanes to bowl from 10:15 - 12:00 on Friday, December 21st.  The cost of this event is $6.00 and parents are welcome to stop by and watch us hone our skills. Please complete this permission slip and return it to your child’s teacher on or before December 19th, so we can have an accurate count of our attendance. Concessions and video games will not be available during this time frame.

Since behavior is a valuable part of a school’s environment and a child’s learning, we will expect that all students will demonstrate appropriate classroom behavior between now (December 10^th) and the holiday break.  Any students not following our P.A.T.H. guidelines will not be able to attend the bowling field trip.

In addition, students with missing classroom work will not be attending the December 21^st event. We will hold a 45-minute make-up session on December 20^th, so students have an opportunity to complete missing assignments. Please encourage your child to complete all tasks in a timely manner. If you would like to help them complete these assignments, please feel free to do so.

Sincerely,

The Fourth Grade Staff

I grant, ____________________________________, permission to attend the Sartell Great River Bowling event on December 21st and have included $6.00 along with this permission slip for my child to attend. I understand that he/she may not be able to attend if his/her behavior is deemed inappropriate prior to or during the event. Also, I understand that he/she may not be able to attend if he/she is missing any classroom work prior to the event.

Parent / Guardian Signature______________________________________________

The opportunity to pay on-line will not be available.

                                               

Homework for tonight...

Have your parent sign your practice display board.  Share our invention discussions. Be thinking and brainstorming invention ideas.
Math practice sheet

http://www.joysinventionstory.com/?a=797&c=24138&s1=&s2=&s3=&s4=&s5=

Homework for tonight...

Math 4.2
Young Inventor's Worksheet Packet pages 1-5.  The students will need your help with a few questions on the first page.  Bette Graham - Liquid Paper, Pillsbury, Morton's Salt, etc.
PS on Bug List sheet
Reminder - Mr. Krupa is gone on Wednesday

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bette_Nesmith_Graham

Homework for tonight...

If students get their "Bug List" signed by a parent (PS), they may earn five StarBucks!  It 's due by Wednesday.
Math 4.1
Reading Log

Mr. Krupa will be absent of Wednesday...Mrs. Mick will be our substitute.

November's End of the Month Open Notebook/Agenda Test will be sent home in the report card envelope on Monday.

Next Week

 Next week in our grammar class we will begin identifying and using subject and object pronouns, along with placing reflexive pronouns in our sentences.

In our science class, we will begin to look at inventions that have improved our quality of life.  Your child should have brought home the Invention Parent Packet that explains and lists the deadlines we have set for completing a quality project.  If you have not seen the Invention Packet Packet, please discuss this issue with your child.  I have extra packets available for three StarBucks.

• Math: I will be sending home test scores for Unit 3 on Monday.  In Unit 4, we will be learning about angles and polygons.  This week, our lessons will focus on naming and measuring angles, rotations, symmetry and triangles.  Students will have a homework sheet Monday-Thursday and be given time to work on it during class.  Please continue to work on multiplication and division facts at home.

• Reading:  The main reading skills we will be focusing on this week include author's purpose, analyzing story structure and fluency intonation.  We will also be practicing analogies.  I did not send a new reading log home for next week due to our busy day.  Please have your student continue to read 20 minutes each night and record their minutes in their agendas.  New reading logs will go home next Friday.
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• On Monday, your child will be starting a new tracking system for reading books and taking AR tests.   All 4th graders will have an ivory colored chart stapled into their agendas.  Please look this over with your child and help them come up with a reasonable yet challenging point goal for the trimester.  I can also help with adjusting/suggesting goals if needed.  I think that this tool will be great for accountability with choosing the right books, finishing and testing on books.  Please check this chart weekly with your child to monitor their progress.  
• Due to the new trimester and MAPS testing this week, we may be doing some adjusting of reading levels for some students.  If a change to your child's good fit level is made, I will record it on their new book logs in their agendas.  

Juice and Snack Orders are due on Thursday

The End of the Trimester Reward Party is on Thursday.  If you are not missing any work and have had wonderful behavior, you will be in Mrs. Lund's or Mrs. Bakke's room enjoying your accomplishments!!!  If not, please report to Mr. Krupa's room.
PJ Day is on Thursday, too!!!

Don't forget to turn in your Reading Log on Thursday!!!  No school on Friday.

Inventors' Congress Information-Deadlines

The Inventors' Congress Parent Packet was sent home today.  If the students get their parents to sign their agenda stating that they have discussed the packet with their parents, they may earn five StarBucks.  Some of the packet is presented below. Here is a website for purchasing a display board

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Elmer-s-Guideline-Mini-Foam-Project-Display-Board-18-x-24/17011428

November 2012

Dear Parents,

       We are in the process of preparing for this year’s Inventor’s Congress.  The Inventor’s Congress is scheduled for Friday, January 25th. 

       We would like to have each student receive support at home in completing a high-quality project for display.  Please feel free to help, support, and encourage your child’s best efforts in putting together a first-rate project.  However, please be careful to let your child do the work him/herself.  Do not do the project for him/her.  Your child will learn more if you limit your involvement to encouraging and guiding.

       This assignment is a required unit for our Fourth Grade Science curriculum.  Every student will be expected to complete a project. Each project will be evaluated.

       The packet your child has brought home today includes guidelines for completing a project.  Please go through this information and help your child select a project that will be of interest to your child and will be appropriate in terms of level of difficulty and resources (materials, resources, information and space) available.

       The final date for turning in an invention plan will be Monday, December 17th.  The invention plan is simply the student writing down the idea they have for their invention.  Since one of the hardest parts of preparing for the Inventor’s Congress is selecting a project, your child may need some assistance from you between now and the due date. We will complete activities to stir your child’s imagination, but we will expect that your child will determine what they will invent. All inventions will be created at home. However, the three required paragraphs may be written and typed at school.

Final Projects are due in school Friday, January 16^th- January 24th

Due date is based on sign up sheet

       Please read the attached time line and display board example to help your student stay on task.  Thank you for your help and cooperation!

Sincerely,

Fourth Grade Teachers

Timeline

for the

Inventors’ Congress Project

November/ December 2012 – Introduce Inventors’ Congress during science classes. Students begin to generate ideas for creating an invention.

Week of December 10th- Invention Logs are discussed and sent home. 

December 17^th – Students turn in their Invention Plan/Proposal                                                       and share it with their classmates. Invention Logs                                         are passed out and students begin working on them.

December 18^th –Students begin rough draft of their Purpose                                                            paragraph. Parents edit rough draft.

December 20^th – Students begin rough draft of their Improvement paragraph.                                 Parents edit rough draft.

December 21^st – Students begin creating their invention at                                                               home and complete it over the break (students                                                   may type paragraphs at home).

January 2^nd- Students return ready to type up the final draft of                                           their Purpose and Improvement paragraphs.

January 4th- Students begin rough draft of their “How It                                                   Works” paragraph. Parents edit rough draft. 

January 7^th – Students type final draft of “How It Works” paragraph.

January 8^th- Students begin “assembling” their display boards at                                               home.

January 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, and 24^th– Students submit and present their                                                                           Inventions, Logs, and display boards                                                                 to the class based on sign up schedule

January 25^th – Inventors’ Congress in the PV gym.

                              

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Elmer-s-Guideline-Mini-Foam-Project-Display-Board-18-x-24/17011428

No homework tonight...well...don't forget about the Reading Log

Tomorrow the Invention Parent Packet will be sent home. Today, we put important deadline dates in our agenda.

In Need of Volunteers

We are in need of a few volunteers for hearing screening on Tuesday, November 27th at Pleasantview. The times needed are 7:45 - 1`1:30 am and 11:30 am - 1:30 pm. ? If you are able to do this please either email or call Julie Cariveau at julie.cariveau@isd47.org? or 253-0506. ?? Thanks. ?

Homework....

Math 3.19
Get your Science Test signed (PS - $2)
Seating Auction on Wednesday - Bring your StarBucks

We Have A New Student!!!

Welcome, Alexis!!!  She'll be starting on Monday!

Crawler Harness

Mason was our first student to purchase a lure making session.  His favorite lake to fish is Leech Lake. His biggest fish he ever caught was a twenty-nine inch northern. In the photo above, he is learning to make the snell knot.  To make his crawler harness, he chose to use a 36 inch leader with 12 pound test flourocarbon line.  While constructing his harness,  he learned about selecting the hooks, hook sizes, and the advantages of colored hooks (he chose a red long shank and a red short shank octopus hook) Tomorrow, he will pick his bead colors, blade, and add the clevis. Tight lines, Mason!

THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE VETERANS AND CURENT MILITARY PERSONAL THAT ATTENDED OUR VETERAN'S DAY EVENT!!!!

          STAFF SERGEANT PARKER BAKKE SPEAKING TO OUR STUDENTS

Homework for Tonight...

Math 3.17 - Both sides
Get your AR score sheet signed
If you didn't finish your Fact / Opinion Pretest due to the Student Council meeting, please finish it tonight

NO READING LOG OR SPELLING TEST THIS WEEK!!!

Now which entry should I vote for to win?

Today, we voted for a new five dollar class StarBuck.  Tomorrow, we'll announce which entry won.

This Week in Class

• Math:  We will be working on longer subtraction problems and multi-step word problems.  They will be assigned a homework sheet on Monday (3-17) and Tuesday (3-18) and be given time to work on it in class. 

• Reading:  In reading this week we will be practicing writing summaries and making books to hang up in our fourth grade hallway.  There was not a new reading log for this week, but they should still be reading 20 minutes each night.  Students who are missing any reading logs for November can use this week to make one up.  A new reading log will go home on Wednesday and be due Thursday, November 29th.  The main reading skills for next week will be drawing conclusions and making generalizations.  We will be making some changes with AR for second trimester.  Details and a handout will be coming home soon!

Science: We will be continuing our lessons on mass, density, and volume.  In our grammar classes, we will be reviewing fact and opinion, inferences, and complete sentences. 

AR Scores will be sent home on Monday

If the AR score sheet is returned signed by a parent (PS) by Wednesday, your child will earn three StarBucks!!!

MAPS Testing Dates

On December 3rd - 21st we will be having our second round of testing.  

Mr. Krupa's Class

Reading- December 3rd

Math - December 17th and December 18th

Homework for tonight...

Math 3.15
Reading Log
Spelling Test on Friday

Homework for tonight...

Get your graded Science Test signed by a parent.  It is due on Thursday...five StarBucks / six if your     study guide is stapled to it.
Math 3.14
Reading Log is due on Friday

Important News From Amy Burski - I'll inform my class

Prairie Fire kids will need to meet by the active board in the media center after school (today only because of fundraiser pick up). We will be boarding the bus to the middle school at 2:20. Parents are to pick kids up at the middle school, door 4, following the rehearsal at 6:45. 

• Amy Burski
• Differentiation/Enrichment Coach
• Integration Liaison 
• Sauk Rapids-Rice Schools
• amy.burski@isd47.org
• 320-258-1307

Alladin Cast Members - Friday and Saturday

Fundraiser Pick Up is on Wednesday, Nov. 14th

PTAC Meeting:  Our PTAC does wonderful things for us!   The fundraiser pick up is Wednesday, Nov. 14th.  Their next meeting is on Tuesday, November 13th at 7:00 in the Staff Lounge.

Prairie Fire

After school Prairie Fire kids will meet in the gym (NO announcement will be made)....Tuesday is our split rehearsal, so half of the kids rehearse from 2:30-4:30 or 4:45-6:45. I also will be there to meet them in the gym and get them on the bus Wednesday & Friday. Kelly Cotten will be the supervising adult for evening rehearsals & will meet them in the gym Thursday to get them on the bus. Please send questions my way if you need clarification. 

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• Tuesday, November 13, 2012-practice at Pleasantview-practice times vary, see below
• 2:30-4:30 p.m. ALLADIN, SERENA VAGABONDS, MERCHANTS, GEMSTONES, SLAVES OF THE LAMP AND THE RING, RING GENIE
• 4:45-6:45 p.m. ALLADIN, SERENA, ZANDA, SULTAN, VIZIER, HARMONIA, MAIDENS
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• Wednesday,-Friday Practice at SSR Middle School from 2:30-6:45 p.m.
• Students will ride a bus to the SRR Middle School CAC 
• PICK UP INSIDE DOOR #4 AT THE SRRM
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• FRIDAY SHOW #1 @ 7PM 
• SATURDAY SHOW #2 @ 1PM