Happy Halloween! Go Tanner!!!

http://www.halloween-safety.com/

Maze of Mystery

Mummy Madness and Goofy Ghosts

Happy Halloween! Please be safe....read the safety tips under our "Favorite Website" links.

Maze of Mystery......Ohhhh Scary!!!!

Pink Out Participation!

Recess Attire- Reminder

News from the Office


If the temp is below 60 Degrees - Students must have at least a sweatshirt or coat on.
If the temp is below 40 Degrees - Students must have at least a COAT
If the temp is below 20 Degrees - Students must have at least a COAT, Hat, and Gloves

http://www.weather.com/weather/today/56379

If we start to talk to students about this now, we can catch them early.

Nate Swenson
Principal


Spelling Test on Thursday
Reading Contract due

Conferences...100% attendance for Tuesday night!!! Thank you!

Just wanted to remind everyone that the Pleasantview clothing and blanket orders are due by Friday, October 29. If you need a copy of the order forms, please stop in and pick one up in the office during parent teacher conferences this week. Thank you.


AR score sheets are due on Thursday... end of the month notebook/agenda quiz on Thursday....Stay organized and reap the benefits!!!


Be anchored and strong (it's windy out there),

Mr. Krupa

Good questions to ask your child...

Unfortunately, I had to leave early this morning and was not able to check to see if any new conference 'confirmations' were returned. Tuesday's schedule is 'set in stone' and I am excited to meet with all of you. Let me know if you need to reschedule. See you on Tuesday!

How's your October Reading Contract coming along? WIll you be finished on time?

Is your spelling list in your agenda? Are all the words spelled correctly?

Let me sign your AR report so you can receive $10 Krupa Dollars. Do you need to have your current AR book title on it? Yes!


Remember, if you have something exciting to celebrate, you can send me a picture and I'll add it to our blog.

Stay dry!

Conference Schedule / Confirmation

October 26th
3:30 Andie Confirmed
3:50 Bryson Confirmed
4:10
4:30 Connor Confirmed
4:50 Logan Confirmed
5:10 Marissa Confirmed
5:30 Ryan Confirmed
6:10 Lauryn- Confirmed
6:30 Caleb Confirmed
6:50 Riley Confirmed
7:10 Abby Confirmed

October 28th

3:30 Braden Confirmed
3:50 Reece Confirmed
4:10 Reid Confirmed
4:30 Noah Confirmed
5:10 Ashley- Confirmed
5:30 Brianna- Confirmed
5:50 RaeAnn- Confirmed
6:10 Katie Confirmed
6:30 Brandon Confirmed
6:50 Austin Confirmed
7:10 Aubree- Confirmed


October 29th

7:20 Taylor Confirmed
7:40 Anthony Confirmed
8:20 Jordan- Confirmed
8:40 Meeting
9:50 Meeting
11:00 Cecilia Confirmed
1:00 PM Bailey Confirmed
1:25 Jaden Confirmed
2:00 Cullen Moved to Monday after school
2:20 Madeline - Confirmed


If your conference form is returned on Monday, October 18th or October 19th - 15 Krupa Dollars
October 20th - 10 Krupa Dollars
October 25th - 5 Krupa Dollars



See you, soon!

Just checking in...

...as the end of the month is fast approaching and the October Reading Contract will be due soon.


I would like to suggest that these students work on an AR book over the MEA Break so they don't fall behind...thanks!

Student # 1, 4, 9, 12, 17, 20, 19, 22, and 31. AR results and scores were sent home on Wednesday and I spoke with the children that needed to take an AR test, soon.

Message from the Office

Parents,

I am not sure if you have noticed, but fall weather has arrived. It is time for the students of Pleasantview to wear appropriate clothing outside for recess. We will be using the following guidelines to keep children safe from the elements.

Recess Attire
If the temp is below 60 Degrees - Students must have at least a sweatshirt or coat.
If the temp is below 40 Degrees - Students must have at least a coat.
If the temp is below 20 Degrees - Students must have at least a coat, hat, and gloves.

We have talked about this in class and will put it on the morning report. Please help us at home by talking with your children about this.

Thank you!

Nate Swenson
Principal

Good questions to ask your child...

...what topic did you pick for your script writing project? Who is your partner? Who took it home for homework or are you ready to be filmed? Tell me more about it?

What do you have left to complete on your October Reading Contract? How many days until it is due? Is your dart board completed?

We are going to be spending most of the day on Wednesday completing the script project and finishing up the October Reading Contract. What ever doesn't get completed should be worked on over the MEA Break.

Show me your Krupa dollar drawing for Wednesday's competition.

Please bring home your AR point total sheet for me to sign and an AR book.


Enjoy your break!!! !

Comic Strip Fun

The S1 and Henry Ford Websites should be accessible now...if it states that there is an error, click on it a second time..... Enjoy your discoveries!

Some of the Treasure Hunters

MIM - Buried Treasure

Buried Treasure

Krupa Dollar Contest - Due Wednesday

Creating a Krupa Dollar



Must have the following items on the official entry form...

Value - written at least twice
Positive slogan
Picture
School Year 2010-2011
Mr. Krupa and Mrs. Williams

Thank you for returning your conference forms

Updated and Moved to October 20th Post/Entry


October 26th
3:30 Andie
3:50 Bryson Confirmed
4:10 Joel
4:30 Connor Confirmed
4:50 Logan Confirmed
5:10 Marissa Confirmed
5:30 Ryan Confirmed
6:10 Lauryn- Confirmed
6:30 Caleb Confirmed
6:50 Riley Confirmed
7:10 Abby Confirmed

October 28th

3:30 Braden Confirmed
3:50 Reece
4:10 Reid Confirmed
4:30 Noah Confirmed
4:50 RaeAnn Needs to Reschedule
5:10 Ashley- Confirmed
5:30 Brianna- cConfirmed
6:10 Katie Confirmed
6:30 Brandon Confirmed
6:50 Austin Confirmed
7:10 Aubree


October 29th

7:20 Taylor
7:40 Anthony
8:00 Jaden- Suggesting that we move to 1:30 PM
8:20 Jordan- Confirmed
9:50 Meeting
11:00 Cecilia Confirmed
1:00 PM Bailey Confirmed
2:00 Cullen Got your note- works for me
2:20 Madeline


If your conference form is returned on Monday, October 18th or October 19th - 15 Krupa Dollars
October 20th - 10 Krupa Dollars
October 25th - 5 Krupa Dollars



See you, soon!

Conference Reminders will be sent home on Friday...See you soon!

Practice your spelling words for Friday's test. Good luck!

Items due on Thursday

Tasks that need to be completed to participate in the Made in A Minute activity on Thursday



Any Six Reading Contract Grid items
130 reading minutes- signed
All math assignments-See your math teacher (Mr. Krupa's math group has homework tonight)
Comic Strip
Next seven AR books listed
Agenda complete
October Notebook complete

Conference Schedule and Current AR Book

October 26th
3:30 Andie A-Z Mysteries
3:50 Bryson Sounder
4:10 Joel Needs to check one out
4:30 Connor Absent Author
4:50 Logan Made You Look
5:10 Marissa Katy Kazzo Series
5:30 Ryan Trouble in Pembrook
6:10 Lauryn Flush
6:30 Caleb Lions at Lunch
6:50 Riley Halfway to the Sky
7:10 Abby Lemonaid War

October 28th

3:30 Brady One Handed Catch
3:50 Reece - Needs to check one out
4:10 Reid Love That Dog
4:30 Noah Cam Jensen Series
4:50 RaeAnn The Underneath
5:10 Ashley Sloppy Copy Slip Up
5:30 Brianna Sarah Get Dressed
6:10 Katie TumTum and Nutmeg
6:30 Brandon City in the Sky Secret of Droon
6:50 Austin Reading with Rick
7:10 Aubree Thief Lord


October 29th

7:20 AM Taylor 39 Clues Book One
7:40 Anthony Clifford's Class Trip
8:00 Jaden Diary of A Whimpy Kid - The Last Straw
8:20 Jordan 39 Clues Book Five
9:50 Meeting
11:00 Cecilia Half Magic
1:00 PM Bailey 39 Clues Book Two- One False Note
2:00 Cullen Dog Watch How to Catch a Burglar
2:20 Madeline Runaway Racehorse


Another reminder will be sent home on Thursday

See you, soon!

Homework Tonight....

Most kids completed of nearly completed the suffix and word ending worksheets (3 pages in all). They should get them signed by you tonight and return them for $5 on Wednesday.

The Dear Parent Spelling Letter is due on Thursday for $5 in Krupa Cash. Many children completed it in class.

Thursday is the mid point for the completion of the October Reading Contract. I explained to the kids today that they should have at least 150 minutes read and six grid items completed by Thursday evening. Also, each child should have at least two AR points accumulated this month. Ask to see their AR score sheet if you are uncertain as to whether or not they have earn 2 AR points this month.

The Concentric Circle Art Project was explained today. Many children worked on this project and nearly completed it. It is not due until October 28th and counts as one of the October Reading Contract grid items. We have gone over the weather.com/LOC activity, listing seven AR books project, Concentric Circle Art Project, and have given time for each student to work on their Reading COntract in class. Please check to see that they have completed six grid items by Thursday. Wednesday we will spend time in the lab researching and working on the comic strip. Enjoy your discoveries, but stay on task:-)

Good math questions to ask your child...

Jim and Jaime are making after school snacks. They have six kinds of spreads and eight food toppings for the spreads. They always use one spread and one food topping on each snack. How many different kinds of snacks can they make in all


There are 45 desks in Tim's classroom. If there are nine equal rows of desks, how many desks are in each row?


See if you can make up a similar question using a fast array and show it to your teacher.


List several words that have the /ou/ sound spelled 'ow'. Then list several words that have the /ou/ sound spelled 'ou'.


Good luck!

Good evening! Here's a Poem and assignment for you to read to prepare for Friday

Begin with a word and call it the base.
Now you have a starting place.
Tag an extension onto the end.
The addition is called a suffix, my friend.
Now fasten letters to the front of the word.
That’s called a prefix - haven’t you heard?




Make a list of common Prefixes






Make a list common Suffixes














Make a list of words with Prefixes





Make a list of words with Suffixes











Make a list of words with both a Prefix and a Suffix

Big Auction on Thursday

Tasks that need to be completed before the Class Auction
on October 6th

Name_______________________


Five dollar fine for each missing item



Agenda filled out completely

October Notebook completely filled out (including spelling list)

September Contract stapled to the bulletin board behind Mr. Krupa's desk

Rachel’s Challenge Hand Activity glued to the board

At least one AR Test Result paper signed by a parent and returned

All About Me poster displayed outside of our door

Verified by____________________ (student)

Celebrate!!!

Henry Ford introduced the Model T in Oct. of 1908. Access http://www.hfmgv.org/EXHIBITS/HF/ and answer the following questions. What was Henry Ford's dream? What do you think a car will look like in the year 2108? Draw a picture.


In Oct. of 1950, the Peanuts comic was introduced to the world. Access http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peanuts to discover who was the author and illustator. Create your own comic strip based on 2-3 characters. Make it large enough to read and display.

SOS was designated as the international distress code in Oct. of 1906. Access http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SOS and write down how SOS became the International Morse Code distress signal and write down the two commonly associated phrases for SOS


The founder of McDonalds was born in Oct. of 1902. Access this web address to list where the first McDonalds was located and the name of the person who was the founder of Mickey D's. http://www.eden.rutgers.edu/~fayl/


Access weather.com and write down the forecast for the next ten days. Then Lay Out Clothes (LOC) for the next five days beginning tomorrow.


In Oct. of 1957, Sputnik I, the first space vehicle was launched. Access the website on our Blog (S1)to list the location of the country where this space vehicle was launched, how long it orbited the earth, and the name of the animal that was aboard.


In Oct. of 1889, Thomas Edison showed the 1st motion picture using a Kinetoscope. Some people may argue that this was one of the most important inventions in history...hmm? Google, 'most important invention ever' and list your #1 choice and explain why.

In Oct. of 1876, the first two-way telephone conversation took place. Access http://bnrg.eecs.berkeley.edu/~randy/Courses/CS39C.S97/telephone/telephone.html to find out who was speaking to whom? If you could call anyone, who would it be and why? First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt was born in Oct. of 1884.  She was quoted as saying, “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”  What do you think she met by that statement? Write your response with a minimum of 50 words. Make a list of your next seven books tht your are going to read. Place your list in your agenda and three ring writing binder. Earn 4.5 AR points at your accuracy rate.
In Oct. of 1860, the first aerial photo in the US was taken from a balloon in Boston.  Draw a 'bird's eye view' of your neighborhood. Dwight David Eisenhower, the 34th President, was born in Oct. of 1890.  If you were asked to redesign the one dollar coin, who would you put on the coin and why? Access http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween and list what three words the name Halloween is derived from and how it got shortened to Halloween. In Oct. of 1781, the final battle of the Revolutionary War was fought.  Use the internet to learn two (2) facts about the Revolutionary War and summarize them in your own words.

Create a concentric circle art project. Mr. Krupa will be giving you more details.


International Red Cross was organized in Geneva, Switzerland in Oct. of 1863.  This is an organization that helps people in need.  Make a list of at least three (3) ways that you can help people around you.


Juliette Gordon Low, the woman who started Girl Scouting in the United States, was born in Oct. of 1860.  The Girl Scouts are an organization that helps others.  In 3-5 paragraphs, explain why it’s important that kids get involved with helping others.


Soccer player, Edison Pele, was born in Oct. of 1940.  In order to become such an incredible soccer player, he had to practice. What is something that you would like to become better at ?  Explain what you will need to do in order to improve your skills.


Many baseball fans were surprised when the Oct. World Series game they were watching was interrupted by the 1989 San Francisco Earthquake.  Using the internet, learn two (2) facts about the cause of earthquakes and summarize them in your own words. Create a dartboard to demonstrate your knowledge of concentric circles.

Good Questions to ask your child...

What do you want to wear for Picture Day???? Show me your math worksheets that I need to sign?

Good questions to ask your child....

When is picture Day? Where is your order form?

Where do I sign on your Dear Parent Spelling assignment?

Show me your September Notebook quiz results... where do I need to sign?

Do you have a story due this week? Answer: No, we are honing our editing skills with the use of the editing symbols.

Demonstrate a Fast Array for 28 divided by 7

Explain how division is the inverse of multiplication

Create a Fact Triangle for me and tell me how the Commutative Property of Multiplication pertains to it? (a * b) = (b * a)


Demonstrate an Equal Share Drawing for 21 and 3


May I look at your new Reading Contract? What do we need to discuss about the contract? Answer: Number of minutes, accuracy rate, and which items your child would like to complete on the grid.

When is our auction? How many Krupa Dollars do you currently own? How have you earned Krupa dollars? How have you lost Krupa dollars?

Review new Spelling list

Discuss LOC and how it pertains to the October Reading Contract

Check to see that your child has begun creating their AR seven book list. New AR book choice should be listed by Wednesday.

Made In A Minute Activity - Egg Roll

Camo Day!!!

More Pictures from Thursday