Homework for Tonight

Dear Parent Letter and Math 11.1  - Don't forget about our W.E.S. tomorrow

Zetabet for this Week

S = SPORTS DAY (Storm Apparel) - May 4

T = TWINS DAY - May 3

U = UNO DAY - May 2

V = VIKINGS DAY - WEAR PURPLE May 1

W= White Out Day -April 30

Christmas in April

Merry Christmas!!!


Just a reminder- April's Reading Contract is due on Monday.

An Example of a Persuasive Essay

No More Homework in the Fourth Grade

Fourth grade students have too many things to do after school.

Fourth grade students have responsibilities at home to take care of and finish. They help with dishes, cooking, cleaning, taking out the garage, making the beds, and watching their brothers and sisters. These chores need to be completed so that the family can remain organized and efficient. If fourth grade students are always doing homework, they don't have time to be a responsible citizen at home.

Fourth grade students need time to be physically active. Recent statements have been made that are indicating that many fourth grade students are not getting enough exercise. One, of several causes for this situation, is the fact that kids are spending too much time completing homework assignments. If kids are being asked to study every night, then they are missing out on the many benefits of running, jumping, playing, and being creative.

If fourth grade students would make the commitment to complete all of their assignments during the day with exceptional quality and accuracy, teachers and parents could come to the agreement to not assign homework. By each student demonstrating focused and on-task behavior during the day, students would complete all their necessary assignments and homework would not be needed. Also, if the fourth grade students continued to show mastery of each lesson, they would not need extra practice. Fourth grade students would really enjoy going home each night with an empty backpack and an evening free of schoolwork!

Let’s all work together to free ourselves of the hassles of

homework!

Persuasion Essay

         A Later Bedtime Would Be Just  Fine

                    By C. Green

I am trying to convince you to change my bedtime to nine because I am responsible and mature. Right now my bedtime is to early because I am never tired at 8:30. Here are some reasonss that may change your mind.

   Reason 1# 

I never have time to finish my shows. If my bedtime was changed to nine, I wouldn’t have to worry about getting ready for bed or having my snack. I can enjoy my show with no worries.

   Reason 2#

I would get more time to brush my teeth without rushing. It seems I never get enough time  to brush my teeth when I rush. If it was changed to nine, I could get my teeth sparkly clean!

    Reason 3# 

I also would get more time to enjoy my snack without scarfing it down, it isn’t healthy to scarf down your snack. If it was changed to nine, I could enjoy a snack without dealing with other things.

If my bedtime was changed to nine, I would be delighted and delightful!

Ideas for the Persuasion Essay

Description of an Essay and Sample Topics

The following is an example of an outline of an essay:

I. Introduction-I would like very much to have my very own dog.

A. The dog we have now came into our family before I was born

B. Buster was friends with my older brother before he ever knew me.

II. Body-There are three reasons I think I should have my own dog.

A. Buster seems to belong to my older brother.

1. He always goes to Jerry first.

2. If my brother starts to leave the house, Buster always wants to go with him.

B. Both of us cannot go to different places at the same time with Buster.

1. It seems that every time I want to take Buster with me for a walk, Jerry has already left to take Buster somewhere else.

2. When I am home alone, I would like to have a dog that is loyal to me.

C. I think it is just as important for me to have a pet as it is for Jerry to have one.

1. Just as Jerry has, I can learn to be responsible for a pet

2. Just as Jerry has one, I could have my own loyal companion.

III. Conclusion-Therefore, I think it would be a good idea for me to have my own dog.

A. I would have a pet to care for and one to care for me.

B. The dog would get to know me from the beginning and be my loyal companion.

IV.  Call to Action - Let’s drive to Dan’s Boarding Kennel and purchase a new golden retriever, just like Buster.

A Zany Bunch!!! "Z" for Zany Day

We do not not have a spelling test this week.


Reminder that our annual school carnival is Friday, May 4th from 6-8 p.m.
Wristbands are $5 per child for unlimited games. Food and raffle tickets also available to purchase!
We are still in need of several adult volunteers to help make this event a success!
Please call Amy Kotcho at 299-0599 or email [ mailto:akotcho@hotmail.com ]akotcho@hotmail.com if you can help!

Exciting Days Ahead!!!

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

M = Mirror, Mirror Day (dress exactly like someone else- can be more than 2 people)
May 14


N = NO DESKS Day - May 11

O = Origami - May 10

P = Picnic Day (take lunch outside)- May 9

Q = QUESTION DAY (Try to stump the class with a trivia question)- May 8

R = READING DAY (bring a magazine) - May 7

S = SPORTS DAY (Storm Apparel) - May 4

T = TWINS DAY - May 3

U = UNO DAY - May 2

V = VIKINGS DAY - WEAR PURPLE May 1

W= White Out Day -April 30

X= XMAS IN APRIL DAY (BRING A GIFT TO EXCHANGE) - April 26

Y= YELLOW DAY- YO-YO DAY (Bring a Yo-Yo to use for recess) - April 25th

Z = ZANY DRESS UP DAY - April 24th

WALK FOR LIFE BOTTLES

Hopefully the Walk For Life Bottles are filling up! Thank you for reminding your child to bring back the bottle on WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2012. We will be doing a class activity with them before our Walk for Life Day.

Good questions to ask your child....

What is 3 1/4 + 2 1/2 =

What is 3 1/4 + 2 1/2 =

What is 5 1/4 - 2 1/12 =

What is 3 7/8 - 2 1/2 =

Homework for tonight...finish your expository story, study for the spelling test, and return our spring pictures.

Last Day of Target Services/ After-School Program

The following movies will be shown on Monday for Targeted Services:


Ramona And Beezus (G)

Planet 51 (PG)

Little Rascals (PG)

Chipwrecked (G)

We Bought a Zoo (PG)

Zookeeper (PG)

Thank you, Aleya, for bringing in the Yonana Machine!!! The drinks were delicious, nutritious, and they helped us stay focused during the test!!!

Brain Food!!! Thank you to all of you that donated fruit! This would not have been possible without your generous donations!

Last Day of the After School Program - Monday, April 23rd

Good morning!

The targeted services students will be having a choice of movies for their last day, Monday, April 23rd. You will find a permission slip in your mailboxes to send home with those students asking for parent permission to watch a PG movie. We are asking if you'd please hang on to these slips until Monday - then give them to the students at then end of the day...that will be their ticket into a PG movie...no slip = G movie!
If you have any questions, please ask a TS teacher!!!

Thanks!

Amy and David (and the rest of the TS team!)

ps...students are being told they can bring a snack and beverage for the movie too.

Homework tonight...

Dear Parent Letter and MCA Practice test should be signed for 50....yes, 50 Krupa dollars!!! Also, bring in frozen fruit for our Yogurt drinks. Thank Aleya for donating your Yonanas machine!!!

Good luck on the Reading MCA Test!!!!

National Hockey Center - AR Reward

Homework this week.... if you did not finish publishing your story, it is homework for the weekend.


Also, remember to eat a banana or two.... http://www.livestrong.com/article/91156-bananas-brain/

One Lucky Student at PV Will Be Taking Home This Gigantic Gorilla!!!

Think About How Thrilled Your Mom Would Be If You Were Able to Bring This Home to Live With You....

Smile: The MCA Reading Test is Next Week- Tuesday and Wednesday

I feel so confident and smart!!!

Homework for tonight.....

Last day to turn in the Dear Parent Letter is on Friday. Spelling test on Friday. Story is due on Friday.
The Math quiz was scored and returned today. It's worth $20 Krupa Dollars if it is signed and returned on Friday.
Spring pictures are sitting on each desk and are ready to go home on Friday. Enjoy!





Good practice wks. http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/probability/probability3_TZQMW.pdf

Good evening!

Homework: Dear Parent Letter - Most students just need to get it signed.
Our first story of the April contract is due on Friday. Please feel free to edit your child's rough draft!
Today, we have 11 students take AR tests!!! Way to go!


Good practice wks. [ http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/probability/probability10_TZQMZ.pdf ]http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/probability/probability10_TZQMZ.pdf

Enjoy the Easter Holiday!!!

Please return your signed April Reading Contract and thank you for filling your Walk For LIfe bottles!!!

I will be absent on Wednesday, April 4th

I will be a member of the Interviewing Team for hiring the new principal....looking forward to the opportunity!!!!

The April Reading Contract was Sent Home Today...Please Review It With Your Child

Homework tonight...Math Blue Wks. - Homework Side Only
Dear Parent is due tomorrow.

Rox Reading

Pleasantview will be participating in the Rox Reading Program again this year. The program will begin on Monday, April 9th and continue through Sunday, May 6th. The rules are the same as last year.

You will need to assign a weekly goal for the number of minutes each student will need to read in order to qualify for prizes. We will place one set of Reading Program Calendars in your PO boxes next week so you can make copies for each student in your classroom. Students and parents will keep track and record their student's reading time on the weekly calendars. Students need to turn in their weekly calendar every Monday. If their calendar is turned in by Monday they will qualify for the weekly drawing to win prizes of Rox merchandise and the grand prize. One prize will be given out per week per classroom. At the end of the four weeks, ALL students who reached their reading goal for all 4 weeks will earn the grand prize of a free ticket to a St. Cloud Rox home game!

Deanna Euteneuer
Pleasantview Elementary

Attention After School Families,

Attention After School Families,

There will be no Targeted Services program on Thursday, April 5th or Monday, April 9th due to the Easter Holiday Break. We will resume services on Thursday, April 12th. Just a reminder that our last day of Targeted Services is Monday, April 23rd.

Things to know and homework for tonight

Homework includes Dear Parent Letter and Math Homework/Remembering Worksheet. Last week's spelling test was corrected and sent home today.

Reminder: No School on Friday and Monday.


Attention After School Families,

There will be no Targeted Services program on Thursday, April 5th or Monday, April 9th due to the Easter Holiday Break. We will resume services on Thursday, April 12th. Just a reminder that our last day of Targeted Services is Monday, April 23rd.