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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.