Hello summer!

What an amazing year! I was so blessed to have the opportunity to educate your wonderful children. Here are some highlights, and thanks for all that you do!

Yikes!

Ok my title might be a little dramatic, but I cannot believe how quickly the end of the year is approaching! Things are moving at warp speed at school and this time of year is definitely busy with all sorts of things going on. Last week we enjoyed track and field day. Our class did fabulous and brought home many ribbons! We also celebrated Mr. Wyborney's accomplishments of becoming a published author! Not to mention we have been working like crazy to complete end of the year assessments, work samples, thank you cards, and so much more! 

A few things you need to know:

1. If your child has the opportunity to attend summer school, take it! It will be a fabulous experience and every single student could benefit from more meaningful and engaging educational experiences. It will be an awesome time! And help better prepare them for their coming educational experiences.

2. After school math students that have returned their fieldtrip permission slip forms will be going on their field trip the 29th. I will be accompanying them. Stay tuned for details!

3. College and career day will be the 30th of this month. Encourage your child to keep up the great behavior!

4. If your student misses any school right now it will be hard for them to make it up, everyday we are doing a lot of in class activities! 

5. Don't forget spirit week! Wednesday is Aiken Gator Green Day, Thursday is Wild West day, check with your student to find out about Friday. 

The secret word this week is "spirit." Thanks for all that you do!

Oregon Trail Interpretive Center

Our field trip was a huge success. Thank you to all our volunteers and parents for re-arranging schedules and making this happen! We had a fun and educational day spent in the windy Baker City. I am sure your child told you all about our 4 mile hike that took place on the side of a steep hill, the museum, and all of the cool things we learned about! 

Next week your child will be participating in Track and Field Day at the high school from 9:30 to 11:30 A.M. Please make sure they are dressed appropriately for the weather/running events. We also will have benchmark testing Monday-Thursday, so please make sure your child is well rested. The secret words this week are, "Oregon Trail." Thanks for all that you do!

 

 

 

 

 

5/2/14

This last week has been fabulous! Some of the highlights include: several students passing their reading OAKS test, Hat Day, College and Career Day, Gator Buck store and Greater Gator Celebration, a guest speaker from PROOF eyewear discussing how he turned his idea into a product and made a thriving business, guest speaker Dr. Kituku sharing many stories of life lessons, and a surprise party for self-managers. What a whirlwind of a week! As I peek ahead at the calendar, I can see that the rest of May is just as full!

If you are interested in learning more about Dr. Kituku, here is his website: http://www.kituku.com/ 

He also founded an organization to help children in education receive education. 

Here is a link to that website: http://http:/www.caringheartsandhandsofhope.org/

I would like to remind everyone our field trip is on Tuesday. Please, have your child arrive to school at 8:30 A.M. The secret word this week is, "helping ." Thanks for all that you do!

 

4/22/14

Today was very exciting; the Oregon Coast Aquarium assembly was today! What a wonderful privilege for students to get a closer look at the coastal environment. The presentation was very engaging and informative. One of our students even played a key role as a seastar! 

 

This week we have been studying a variety of texts. We continue to study history and the Oregon Trail as well as a novel called, "The Hope Chest."  I also completed a read a loud by Judy Blume and we have jumped into "Fudge-a-mania," also by Judy Blume. In math, we have learned about stem and leaf plots as well as circle graphs. In writing we are continuing to develop our skills by really studying what a paragraph is and why it is important. 

On Friday, Jump Rope for Heart is tentatively scheduled for 10 AM. The second round of reading OAKS testing will begin next week. The secret word this week is, "aquarium." Thanks for all that you do!

~Katy Creason

4/18/14

What a wonderful week it has been. As our second round of OAKS testing begins, I could not be more proud if my students. Wow, they are fantastic mathematicians! The growth I have seen is incredible. Several students increased their scores by 10-15 points to "exceed" on the test. Truly, a reason to celebrate! 

This week we continued our informational text study to learn about the Louisianna Purchase and how Missionaries played a key role in the beginning of the Oregon Trail. Thank you so much for quickly returning field trip permission slip forms. Right now I have 3 volunteers and could use a few more. So if you can volunteer please let me know ASAP. 

In writing, we have been working on an expository unit. Students are writing advice to next years 4th graders. In math, we have been working on our data and graphing unit. Mr. Wyborney has also been in to teach a few lessons while I am in the testing center with students taking the OAKS. I know they have been enjoying him and his very engaging teaching methods.

Tuesday of next week, we have an exciting assembly happening; a presentation from the Oregon Coast Aquarium. This will take place around 2 PM. Jump Rope for Heart will also take place Friday morning. If you have time to volunteer, the help is always greatly appreciated. The secret word this week is "OAKS."

Thanks for all that you do!

~Katy Creason

 

 

4/10/14

This week our students have been working hard in the area of writing. We have been working through the writing process to create a story. We also are beginning an expository unit that will extend through next week. In math, we have been having a blast with our Data and Graphing Unit. Each student has been creating surveys, surveying other students, charting/graphing the data collected, and then interpreting and analyzing the results. During reading we have been learning about the history of Oregon in an informational text study. 

Our informational text study is preparing our class for our field trip to the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center in Baker City. The tentative date for this trip is Tuesday, May 6th. We will be returning home from the trip around 4:45 P.M. We will be needing lots of adult volunteers for this field trip. Please make sure you are up to date as an approved volunteer for the district. More specific information will be sent home soon.

I would like to take a minute to let everyone know the final round of OAKS testing will begin Friday, April 18th and continue into the next week. The final day of After School Math will be on Friday, April 18th as well. 

The secret word this week is, "data." Thanks for all that you do!

~Katy Creason