September 30, 2011

Dear Parents,

     
     We have had a wonderful time learning our square dance for the Western Ho Down.  Everyone did great and had so much fun Tuesday night. 

     In the classroom we have finished chapter 2 in social studies and took the test today.  Again the test was difficult for the students.  However, I want to assure you that the students are given enough class work and other projects to off set that test grade.  A poor test grade will not mean a poor report card. 

      Next Wednesday the students will participate in a walk to Delta State to release balloons.  The walk will be around 10 A.M. and classes will resume when they return.

4th graders show support on

GREEN BAY DAY!

September 15, 2011

The fourth grade has taken their first social studies test from the new textbook.  I will be able to discuss this test in more detail with you as you come for report card conferences next week.

We also had a great day yesterday with our spirit week supporting the Green Bay Packers.  We have attached pictures of the class.  It was a wild fun break from class.

September 6, 2011

     Can you believe that the six week is nearly over????   The class has settled in and have been busy at work. 

     We are coming up on our first test in Social Studies.  The test will be Thursday on chapter 1.  The students should study all the review questions, lesson reviews (those have graphic organizers), workbook pages, and map skill we have done in class.  I want to remind you that since this is a new textbook with a strong reading skills basis that the first two or three tests may be difficult for some of the students.  Do not get discouraged.  As the students see what types of questions will be asked they will learn what they need to study.  I am confident that most of the students are ready for this challenge and will do well.

Welcome Back

Can you believe that the summer went by so fast and  a new school year has begun?    
This year the third and fourth grades are doing something new.  Mrs. Norman is teaching math, Mrs. Waldbieser is teaching science, and I am teaching social studies to all third and fourth graders.  Each homeroom teacher is teaching reading, spelling, and language to her homeroom. 

Today is Open House at PDS.  I look forward to meeting all of you tonight. 

Last week of 4th grade!

I still can't believe that next week is the last week of school! This year has gone by way too fast! Here is our schedule for next week:

Monday- 3K Program 8:30 in the Gym

Tuesday- 6th grade Honors Day 8:30- Chapel     6th grade graduation- 6:00 - Chapel

Wednesday- 4K Program 8:30 in the Gym

Thursday- 5K Program 8:30 in the Gym

Friday- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!  Awards Day- 8:30- Chapel

Dismissal is at 10:30 on Friday, and there will be no after-school program as well.

Have a great weekend! See you on Monday!

May Day Play Day Pictures!

Here are some pictures from May Day Play Day, last Friday! The weather was absolutely perfect, and we had a wonderful day! Thank you so much to the parents for all your help! A great time was had by all!

Practicing before the reace!

Twin day!



Limbo! How low can you go?!



Pull!!!

Gold Team winnners of May Day Play Day 2011! Go Gold!
And great job Green Team!