Remember to bring a bag lunch on Thursday and exact change for DQ

Congratulations, Brayden!!!

Brayden won the opportunity to participate in a Minute to Win It activity and a chance to win a new bicycle this morning.  Brayden's  respectful behavior during the MCA and MAP's tests along with his steady improvement earned him the opportunity to win the bike, along with one of several other prizes being offered by PV.  After competing in the activity and performing well, he chose the bicycle as his prize.  Congratulations, Brayden!!!

Mr. Krupa was absent today.

Homework

Study Spelling List
Get Math Homework Signed (PS)
Keep working on May RC
AR Points are due on Thursday (10 pts.)

The Class Placement List will be put together on Monday....

if you have suggestions or requests, please notify be on or before Monday, May 21st at 2:20 P.M.

Zetabet

D = DECODE AND DENIM DAY - May 25

E = ELETRONIC GAME DAY (BATTERY OPERATED- 1-2PM) May 24 It's also DEAR - AR Reward

F = FRISBEE DAY (BRING A FRISBEE) - May 23

G = GAME AND GUM DAY - Bring in a favorite game 1- 2 PM - May 22

H= HAT DAY (bring in one for the morning and one for the afternoon)- May 21

Growing Health Video - Copy of the letter that was sent home

May 15, 2012

Dear Families,

Spring is a time of year when there are many changes in nature.  The fourth grade teachers use this natural opportunity to tie into the physical changes in people.  On Friday, May 25th each fourth grade classroom will separate their students into groups of boys and girls. We will use this time and this format to show a video and hold a discussion on the changes the students can expect to go through as they mature.

The district curriculum committee and the school board have approved the videos.  The videos focus on the benefits of proper personal hygiene, i.e.; brushing your teeth, washing your body, and getting enough rest.  The videos also mention body functions and what to expect as we develop and mature. Both videos are meant to encourage personal responsibility and the positive effects of making healthy choices.

If you are interested in viewing the girl’s film, it will be available for you to watch in our media center on Monday, May 21st from 2:20 - 3:00 P.M.  If you are interested in reading a script of the boy’s video, contact your child’s teacher and one will be provided for you.  If you have questions or concerns, please contact your child’s teacher.

Sincerely,

The Fourth Grade Staff

Sundae Treats Were Delicious!!!

Spelling Test scores were sent home...Congratulations!!!

Thank you for donating the toppings for our sundaes!!!

May 15, 2012

Dear Families,

Spring is a time of year when there are many changes in nature.  The fourth grade teachers use this natural opportunity to tie into the physical changes in people.  On Friday, May 25th each fourth grade classroom will separate their students into groups of boys and girls. We will use this time and this format to show a video and hold a discussion on the changes the students can expect to go through as they mature.

The district curriculum committee and the school board have approved the videos.  The videos focus on the benefits of proper personal hygiene, i.e.; brushing your teeth, washing your body, and getting enough rest.  The videos also mention body functions and what to expect as we develop and mature. Both videos are meant to encourage personal responsibility and the positive effects of making healthy choices.

If you are interested in viewing the girl’s film, it will be available for you to watch in our media center on Monday, May 21st from 2:20 - 3:00 P.M.  If you are interested in reading a script of the boy’s video, contact your child’s teacher and one will be provided for you.  If you have questions or concerns, please contact your child’s teacher.

Sincerely,

The Fourth Grade Staff

Young Authors / Young Artists

Please remind your students that are attending the Ya Ya writers conference tomorrow to bring a sack lunch and that we will not be back to school until 

2:30 p.m. If they take the bus they need to make other arrangements. 

Brad Olson

Grade 3 Pleasantview Elementary School

Sauk Rapids, Mn

320-258-1203

Growing Healthy Video

May 15, 2012

Dear Families,

Spring is a time of year when there are many changes in nature.  The fourth grade teachers use this natural opportunity to tie into the physical changes in people.  On Friday, May 25th each fourth grade classroom will separate their students into groups of boys and girls. We will use this time and this format to show a video and hold a discussion on the changes the students can expect to go through as they mature.

The district curriculum committee and the school board have approved the videos.  The videos focus on the benefits of proper personal hygiene, i.e.; brushing your teeth, washing your body, and getting enough rest.  The videos also mention body functions and what to expect as we develop and mature. Both videos are meant to encourage personal responsibility and the positive effects of making healthy choices.

If you are interested in viewing the girl’s film, it will be available for you to watch in our media center on Monday, May 21st from 2:20 - 3:00 P.M.  If you are interested in reading a script of the boy’s video, contact your child’s teacher and one will be provided for you.  If you have questions or concerns, please contact your child’s teacher.

Sincerely,

The Fourth Grade Staff

4-5 Field Day Activity Directions

1. Goofy Relays

Divide into 4 equal groups.

a. Kick It Down Set It Up

Each member of the relay team must run down to a bowling pin and kick it over, sit down

and use his/her feet to set it back up, before returning to his/her team.

b. Bean Bag Relay

Place three bean bags in a hoop about 30 feet from each team. On “Go” the first player

runs to the hoop and picks up one bean bag and brings is back and places it in a second

hoop in front of his team. Repeat the same task with bean bags 2 and 3. Now it is the

next players turn. During the second players turn the task is reversed. She takes a bean

bag from the hoop and takes it to the hoop 30 feet away and does the same thing with

bean bag #2 and 3. Race continues until everyone has had a turn.

c. 50 Meter run

Have 8 people run at a time. Divide by boy and girls and/or mixed.

2. Leaky Pipe

a. Divide up into 4 groups

• Groups try to be the first to fill their bucket with water.

• Work together to keep the water from leaking out of the pipe!

• You may get a little wet at this activity!

3. Hurdle Relay

We will be using mini hurdles and cones. You can set the course up how you wish. You can

have them jump over hurdles and weave in and out of cones. You can have them run, skip,

gallop. They can go forwards or backwards or do a crabwalk. Mix it up and have fun.

4. Potato Sack and 3 Legged Relay

a. Potato Sack

You may go boys only and girls or mixed. You can have them go forwards, backwards or

sideways.

b. 3 Legged

They may pick their own partner. They can go forwards, backwards or sideways.

5. Obstacle Course

Divide the students into 4 equal groups

• Demonstrate how to go through the obstacle course.

• You may add your own variations but keep safety in mind.

• Only go under the track hurdles

• There is extra equipment so use your imagination and change things up if you want.

6. High Jump and Standing Long Jump

High Jump

Have students get into two lines. We will be using the stretch cord at the high jump

area. Start at 3 1/2 feet and move up 6 inches at a time.

Standing Long Jump

While the students are waiting in line they may do the standing long jump using the

marked mat.

7. Hula Hoop Relays

Hoop Pass

Can do as one large group or two smaller groups

Players hold hands in a circle.

Place a hoop between two players so that their hands are joined inside the hoop. (Place 3

hoops around circle)The task is for the team is to make the hoop travel around the circle

without anyone letting go of hands.

Lily Pad Race

Give teams of four students three hula hoops (lily pads). One student is the frog and the

other three students are lilly pad movers. The object of the race is to help the frog get

across the pond and back to the start without the frog touching the water (ground)

outside a hoop. On “Go” the students place their lilly pads on the ground in front of their

frog. The frog jumps or hops from one hoop to another until it reaches the other side of

the pond and then returns the same way. Lilly pad movers can be in the water and

continue to move the lilly pads as needed to help their frog. The first team to get all

four players across and back once wins the race. You can also do the race by making

everyone stay inside a hoop.

Exercise Relay

Divide the group into even teams. In front of a single-file line place three hoops at 10,

20 and 30 feet. On “Go” players #1 runs to the first hoop and performs an exercise (5

jumping jacks), at 2nd hoop they perform another exercise(10 mountain climbers) and

then moves to the 3rd hoop to perform the final exercise. After completing the tasks he

runs back to tag the next player who repeats the exercise order.

8. Running Long Jump

We will use 2 running long jump pits. You can divide into boys and girls.

Tape measures will be available to measure their distance.

Make sure you rake pits so a “hole” doesn’t develop.

9. Ball Throw / Ball Kick For Distance

1. Ball Throw / Ball Kick

• Have half the group come up to line with a tennis ball. Divide by boys and girls

• Remind them to look at their number on the ball

• On signal “ready, aim, throw” they will throw the ball for distance.

• Pick the top three throws

• Tell them to wait to retrieve balls until you give them the signal to retrieve.

Variations: Throw with opposite hand

Throw backwards

Throw underhand

Hike it between legs

Field Day

Mississippi Heights-Pleasantview-RICE

4th Grade

Field Day

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Alternate Day - Wed., May 23, 2012

SR-R Middle School Football/Track Stadium

7:57 Load buses - for the Middle School Football/Track Stadium

8:05 Leave for MS

8:15 Opening Ceremonies (Star Spangled Banner) in bleachers

8:20 Let the games begin

10:55 Return to PV.

Students should bring their own water bottles, sunscreen, caps etc.

Dress appropriately for the weather we have and of course bring your

tennis shoes.

Zetabet

A = ARCTIC CRUSH DAY- Park and DQ -May 31

B = BEACH DAY (dress for the day) Bring a Bag (Desk clean)- May 30

C = CAMO AND COOKIE DAY (bring a store bought package of cookies to share)- May 29

D = DECODE AND DENIM DAY - May 25

E = ELETRONIC GAME DAY (BATTERY OPERATED- 1-2PM) May 24 It's also DEAR - AR Reward

F = FRISBEE DAY (BRING A FRISBEE) - May 23

G = GAME AND GUM DAY - Bring in a favorite game 1- 2 PM - May 22

H= HAT DAY (bring in one for the morning and one for the afternoon)- May 21

I = ICE CREAM SUNDAE DAY (SIGN UP TO BRING IN A TOPPING) Friday, May 18

J = JERSEY DAY -May 17

K = KNOCK-KNOCK JOKE DAY - Also Field Day May 16

L = LOUNGE WEAR DAY- May 15

Ice cream Sundae Topping Sign-Up

Hot Fudge: Sprinkles:

_____Kaitlyn L._Brought in______ ______Cole _________

____________ ________Allyce_______

____________ _______________

Carmel: Bananas:

____Tyler________ ______Jeremiah_________

______Adam______ _____Jeff__________

____________ _______________

M & Mís Cookie Dough Bites

_____Ethan______ _____Emily__________

__Frank_________ _______________

Kierah__________

Cherries (Jar)-Mady   Whipped Cream

____Kayla-strawberries_______ ______Aleya_________

___________ _______Brayden________

___________ ________________

Plastic Bowls Plastic Spoons

_____Brock___26___ ______Kaitlyn K.__Brought in ______

____Nathan V.__26_ ______Adelyn__________

Other

______Chocolate Syrup- Phimphon__________

_______Strawberry Syrup- Nevaeh_________

_____-Choc. Chips - Shayna

_____Sawyer - Mini Marshmellow

____Mini Oreos - Brandon and Nathan H.

Mr. Krupa will supply the vanilla ice cream!!

Thank you for bringing the sundae toppings to school on or before

Friday, May 18!

Would anyone really mind if I painted a white spot on the lower tail????

You can't imagine how excited I was during the first two minutes of fighting this fish...like matching the winning lottery numbers before noticing you have a ticket dated for last week's drawing...the expression on my face says it all!

Think Safety First - We got a Dairy Queen Certificate from the DNR Officer for Wearing Our Lifejackets!!!

Fun Filled Day!!!

A Four Limit Day!!! Twenty Fish Caught!!!

Brock's Birthday Present!

Happy Mother's Day!!!

MCA Scores are on the RISE

Today's results look pretty good!!! Good luck on Friday!  Reminder:  the second half is a little tougher and takes a little more concentration!

MCA Test on Thursday and Friday....

...our last one!!!  Good Luck!!!

No homework, unless you didn't turn in your Dear Parent and Tuesday Math wks..

Homework for tonight...

Dear Parent Spelling Wks and Math

Dear SRRMS Parents, ? Tuesday, May 8 has been designated as CAP (Caring About People) Day for Alex Landwehr. Alex is an eighth grade student who has been battling cancer for three years. If students would like to wear a hat for the day on May 8 they need to pay a minimum of $1. All donations will go the Alex's family. This is a secret fundraiser for Alex and his family. If you would like to know more about Alex's journey, please go to the Caring Bridge website: https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/prayforalex/createorsignin Thank you in advance for your support. Larry Stracke Principal Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School

Homework for tonight...

Spelling list and read up to Chapter 8 in TOB.   Mr. Krupa will be gone on Thursday and Friday.

Things to know...

BOGO (Buy One Get One) Book Sale is on Monday, May 7th.
Math Homework tonight - 11.2 Remembering and Homework page
Cole and Sawyer are our Fishing Trip Winners!!!
The May Reading Contract was sent home today!

Please check out this website and spend some time practicing

http://www.sowashco.k12.mn.us/ro/Pages/studentlinks/map/