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May 27th - 30th

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                                                            Kiwanis Park: The plan is to walk to Kiwanis on Tuesday from 9:00-11:00, weather permitting. Due to the construction there, we're not sure what we be able to do. The playground structure and surrounding area are fenced off. I will drive down there on Monday to assess and make a final decision, so you will receive an email tomorrow. If we do go to Kiwanis, students may bring tennis rackets, kickball/baseball/softball equipment, basketballs, soccer balls, or other outdoor games to play. If we stay at Lincoln, we will watch the movie Felicity, which ties into our study of the American Revolution. Thanks for your flexibility! Penny Wars:  4th grade won the penny war competition! On Thursday, we will have an extra recess to celebrate. Students may bring a home toy to use during re...
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May 19th - 23rd

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                                                                 Book Clubs:  Both books clubs are rapping up.  Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing  meets with me on Wednesday to discuss the final chapter and  Hatchet  meets with Mrs. Veenstra on Thursday. Hatchet will finish the following week. Thanks for your help making sure your child is prepared! All About Me:  Here is the  list  for the All About Me for the rest of the year. On their day, kids may bring a show and tell item or photo, share a talent, or bring a home toy. ABC Countdown:  This is the  countdown  for the end of the year dress up days/activities. We still need a box of 24 popsicles on Tuesday. Thank you!  Math:  Last week, we completed lessons 12- 16. This week we will be taking the unit 7 as...
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May 12th - 16th

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                                                          NWEA Math:  We will take our final NWEA assessment for math on Tuesday and Wednesday. As always, students are allowed to bring gum, mints, or Jolly Ranchers to "wake up" their brains. Please avoid absences and make sure kids are prepared to show how much they have learned this year! Book Clubs:  Many students are reading a book for a book club in our class. Please ask your child if he/she read and completed the job. When kids are unprepared, it throws off the rest of the group. Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing  meets with me on Wednesday and  Hatchet  meets with Mrs. Veenstra on Thursday. Thanks for your help! All About Me:  Here is the  list  for the All About Me for the rest of the year. On their day, kids may bring a show and tell item or photo, ...
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May 5th - 9th

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                                                                                 NWEA Reading: We will take our final NWEA assessment for reading on Tuesday and Wednesday. As always, students are allowed to bring gum, mints, or Jolly Ranchers to "wake up" their brains. Please avoid absences and make sure kids are prepared to show how much they have learned this year! Track Meet: We are in need of a wagon and volunteer to travel with us at the high school on Friday for the track meet. The kids will put their water bottles in the wagon so they can stay hydrated while they compete in the various events. Please email if you have a wagon we can borrow and/or if you can help pull it around. Thank you! Book Clubs:  Many students are reading a book for a...
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April 28th - May 2nd

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                                                              Lansing Trip:  Please click  here  to review the Lansing information. Thank you to those who signed up to chaperone. We are going to have a great day and create lifelong memories! Remember that your child needs a lunch, water/drink, snacks, and comfortable shoes for lots of walking. Those riding the bus may bring one electronic to use on the bus. Money for the gift shop is an option too. Drop off and pickup will be in the front of Lincoln where the buses load. See you Friday morning at 7:15am! All About Me:  Here is the  list  for the All About Me for the rest of the year. On their day, kids may bring a show and tell item or photo, share a talent, or bring a home toy. ABC Countdown:  This is the  countdown  for the end of the yea...
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April 21st - 25th

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                                                              Sarett Nature Center : Parents are welcome to meet us at Sarett Nature Center on Friday at 12:00. Please email me if you plan to attend, so I know how to best split up the kids into hiking groups. You will pay the entrance fee when you arrive. Our tour starts at 12:15. Remember to dress for the weather since we will be hiking! MStep Math: W e will start the test on Tuesday and will finish on Wednesday. Sending gum, mints, or jolly ranchers would be great to wake up their brains. Thank you!   All About Me: Here is the list for the All About Me for the rest of the year. Sorry for the confusion from last week. Some kids were absent so we hadn't discussed the plan together. On their day, kids may bring a show and tell item or photo, share a talent, or bring a home toy....
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April 14th - 18th

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                                                               Lansing Trip: We will be going to Lansing on Friday, May 2nd. Due to the length of the day, we wanted to get some information out to you ahead of time. Please see the email with all the necessary information or click here.  Math:  Last week, we completed unit 6/lessons 22-24. This week we will take the unit 6 assessment and will begin unit 7. Extra practice using the IXL textbook is available for those who struggle. Your child can also front load and work on the upcoming lessons to feel more confident in class! Music:  The 4th grade performance is on Tuesday at 1:05. Students should wear red, white, and blue and bring their recorders to school. The night time performance will be on Wednesday at 5:45 at the high school. Students should plan to arrive at ...
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